Man, I found this song in 2013, everytime I hear it now I am transported back to that time, it's scary how fast time moves

Underated is not the word, this is a timeless classic.

"How you grade yourself is the mark that matters most"

I've been listening to this song since 2013. Periodically, i come back experiencing it. You've written an immortal piece man. Never forget it. Peace, from Italy.

Awesome how J. Cole, Oddisee and Consequence have all sampled the same song, and all made masterpieces with the sample.

"With the attitude of wealth and the gratitude of the poor"

best hip hop song of the decade underrated af

"I never asked to be born." "My thoughts like meals, I'm a sucker for the seconds." "This a new beginning, I'm climbing out of the other one."

y'all complain that he is not as known as Iggy azealia and so on, but in my opinion, the fact that he has not gone there is more authentic and cool. it's like he perceives his music as art and not business, which is laudable

The pure poetry and talent this man paints with his lyrics, is just inspiring. Everytime I hear this track it makes me think...

Original sample by The Rhythm - The World Is A Place. Also sampled by Marcelo d2 -1967 and J cole - Sideline Story

Odd is wise beyond his years. Timeless poetry indeed.

I support artists like this because he has passion for his music.

Real MCs will always be appreciated.

"Everything you want ain't always good for your soul"

I'm pissed off at myself for discovering this so late...better late than never, though...

that "93 till infinity" line !! dope shit.

I had never heard of Oddisee before, I randomly stumbled upon this 5 minutes ago... but I've heard enough for me to go and buy this album, how is this not playing everywhere?!

I'm back as usual, yearly for 9. That last verse is ridiculous, etched in my brain.

Been pumping every era of hip hop for 14 years now, am 28 in January and this song is absolutely classic 10 years later, one of the most utterly timeless tracks.

I wish America would give young hip-hop artists like this and Clear Soul Forces, more media coverage. Then the tastes of our young African people would be influenced by something more positive and progressive. I'm encouraged that this kind of music is still being made. Shout out, straight from Jozi, South Africa!!!

What rap is meant to sound like. Keeping hip hop alive. Thank you.

I cant believe people in the US are listening to Trap when you literally have talent like this launching classics. Much love from the UK 🔥

still in my playlist after all these years. Classic.

I might be too young to ever really know tupac, biggie, nas, or any other rappers from back then, but man I'm happy to have rappers like this guys that can give a good taste of those days, I can still lisen to music that aint trash.

song deserves atleast 500 k. mainstream can't understand real raw hip hop like this.

I'm 38 and this is the Chicago sound I grew up with not that Drill shit! Blessings to this real MC, notice I said MC not rapper!

the real hip-hop classic

The Windy City is looking good! Oddisee needs to have another show in Chicago!

2013 was a good year for underground hiphop

Still one of the best hiphop songs ever made, the life-lessons you share won't be understood if you didn't lived life through these experiences that give these lessons. Beautyfull depth.

I can’t explain how this song moves me. Every time I play it. It’s deep, poetic and prophetic. I’ll just keep playing it.

I appreciate what Oddisee is doing for hip hop music. Much love from South Africa.

Thank you dead end HipHop for opening me up to this guy. Damn this shit is dope afffff

"With the attitude of wealth and the gratitude of the poor" I wish that gratitude is what me, and my wheelchair bound brother, saw when we waited (in the cold) behind the Knitt at Treefort to thank Amir (Oddisee), and his band, for such an incredible show, as well as express just how much his music has helped guide me through a lot of really trying times, particularly when our mom unexpectedly passed away.. Unfortunately, what we saw was the attitude of wealth... no signatures, no pictures, no words... his bandmates seemed very appreciative, but Amir basically just strolled off to the hotel, and the band followed. I never even bothered trying to talk to him the way I watched him essentially ignore a girl that was also fan that was trying to talk with him. I play music, I've played sets, I know it's more often than not, long, hard, and tedious work to give an astounding set.. but he just walked on by totally unphased. I wasn't necessarily insulted, or anything like that, I was just really disappointed... disappointed that he was nothing like how his music made me think he would be in person. I still enjoy his music, Afterthoughts will always be particularly sentimental to me. I suppose I just hear his non instrumental stuff differently now.. this isn't any kind of dig, it just is what it is.. - (for comparison, after Dave Chappelle's stand up set, while his motorcade was ready to roll out behind the Morrison, and his security already gave us a firm "No" to a quick thank you, Dave walked right out some 50 feet to my brother and I in the parking lot to talk to us, actually thanked us, and took a picture... that's the guy that turned down 50,000,000$ showing some genuine gratitude to the people he realizes he gets to inspire, as well as make laugh, & think. No one gets a second chance at a first impression.)

Wow, it's 10 years since i heard this for a first time, helped me through hard times.... Life is fast....

This song is incredible, one of my favourite hip-hop tracks of all time. Hands down.

That jacket is mad nice

The fact that this song can bring 10 million people together in one little space is Beautiful. God flows through all of us. This song speaks volume.

Tradução: Nascido em São Cristóvão, morador de Madureira Desde pequeno acostumado a subir ladeira Me lembro muito bem dos meus tempos de moleque Que sempre passava as férias no final do 77 Padre Miguel sempre dez na bateria Saudoso Mestre André, sempre soube o que queria Futebol na rua F ou no campo de baixo Você sabe, meu tio gentil era um esculacho Eu andava pelas ruas vestindo o meu bate bola Se tu passasse em minha frente era melhor tu sair fora Carnaval de rua, perigoso e divertido Mas passei por tudo isso entre mortos e feridos Graças ao meu pai, o pessoal da tramela Sérgio Cabrito, meu padrinho não dava trégua Lembra do Cassino Bangu, de vez em quando eu ia lá Curtir um funk, ver a mulherada rebolar Kool and the Gang, Gap Band Outro mestre, James Brown Era só alegria, não tinha pau Eu quero ver se tu é homem, mané Do jeito que eu fui e que eu sou Eu quero ver se tu é homem, mané Que nem a parteira falou Eu quero ver se tu é homem, mané Do jeito que eu fui e que eu sou Eu quero ver se tu é homem, mané Que nem a parteira falou No Andaraí, Grajaú o bicho pegava mais Quando pichava muro sempre tinha um correndo atrás Carlos Peixe, meu camarada De vez em quando no piche, outras na baforada Vida de moleque sempre sangue bom Calote no ônibus pra ir à praia no verão Pra ficar um pouco mais roubava no supermercado Foda-se, pra mim isso nunca foi pecado Sempre no Maraca vendo o Mengão jogar Zico, Adílio, Júnior, fazendo a bola rolar Como já diz o hino, vou repetir com vocês Uma vez Flamengo, Flamengo até morrer Meu avô Peixoto deixou meu sangue rubro-negro Me orgulho de ser carioca, me orgulho de ser brasileiro Skate na veia, só quem tem sabe como é que é a sensação E o poder de dar um ollie-air Campo Grande, Norte Shopping, Street no Méier À noite Circo Voador, show do De Falla e um Domec Vender Camisa na 13 de Maio Na situação show no Garage Skunk, diversão de irmão Grandmaster Flash, Afrika Bambaata, Planet Rock Rap, break, graffiti Chegou o hip hop Cantando a vida mas vista por outro lado Não é apologia, cumpadi, não adianta ficar bolado Entenda se a minha rima não te faz rir Não é apologia parceiro, não adianta, sai daqui Eu vim pra zoar, fazer barulho Falar um pouco de mulher Skate, som, bagulho Sempre ligado, sempre sabendo o que quer Sempre bom da cabeça, nunca doente do pé Eu vou levando a vida Juro que vou Só no sapato, sempre sendo o que sou Eu quero ver se tu é homem, mané Do jeito que eu fui e que eu sou Eu quero ver se tu é homem mané Do jeito que eu fui e que eu sou Eu quero ver se tu é homem mané Que nem a parteira falou Eu quero ver se tu é homem, mané Do jeito que eu fui e que eu sou Eu quero ver se tu é homem mané Que nem a parteira falou

I love to listen to this early in the morning and before I go to sleep.

1. Oddisee does not want to be Mainstream. It calms the fire you once had for Hip Hop in the first place. 2. He loves where he's at, he doesn't complain. 3. The fans of the Underground will never go away. They will never "Change The Song" if you will. On ANY dope rappers. Instead, our fanbase grows stronger each and everyday.

Oddisee is one of the greatest talents in music. Nothing but respect for who he is and what he represents as an artist.

Masterpiece.

boom baps officially back

“From 93 til infinity “ he murdered this🔥 2018 anybody??

That 2nd verse is full of goosebumps. And the third verse is more dangerous than a radioactive chemicals.

This song is deep

Does anyone else hear the flying lotus/ Nujabes type influence in his production? I love it its a softer style of hip hop that is very condusive to alternative rappers like substantial. Mad props to Odisee for killing it as a producer and a rapper.

What he says in the first 40 secs, regarding how he is inspired to craft his music, are words of wisdom.

I love my city. Ain’t no other city like Chi-town. Such a great song and awesome lyrics. Peace and love my friends.

This man is real. I love it.

One of my favorite MCs at the moment. Digging the positive vibes and the Biggie sample.

dope song to listen to when you get up outta bed in the A.M...

6 years later and I still gravitate towards this tune. 🔥

Damn man thank God for Oddisee

"This so real, not knowing what's ahead but I'mma go there still Living in the moment got a hopeless feel but the feeling in itself got it's own appeal But I know, I'm attracted to the lights in the distance The closer that I get and the brighter my wish gets Excited by the risk and the chances I'm taking Not sure what I'm putting my faith in but I'mma be alright." --Oddisee Anyone with any struggles raise ya hands.

I've never heard a producer speak exactly how I feel about what I make in the same way he does. Really makes me respect Oddisee a whole lot more.

This is real Hip Hop. Rappers of The Lost Art.

This song is undervalued, and the artist underrated. Good sh*t.

The most underrated and overlooked musician out there. It annoys me that there is so much trash being produced in hip hop which is so prominent at the moment, yet Oddisee is still fairly unrecognised.

Did he really say 93 to infinity?!? Hella smooth

man there are so many talented rappers out there I thought 2010s had a few lyricists

I am still here in 2019, still does justice. All the way from the motherlands.

sounds oldschool and awesome

Love this type of soulful/jazzy type rap. Some shit you can real just groove to.

First heard this in 2014, I keep coming back to this, I play it every time I'm roaming around a new city. You captured that beautifully. Props from Finland.

I remember hearing this song 10 years ago when I met Oddisee searching for hip hop on YT, from that moment I knew I had found a great musician, two years later he released The Good Fight and it became my favorite album. Oddisee accompanied me in many difficult moments and thanks to him I am here.

Wow!.....one more time!!!

Definitely that nice 90's hip hop vibe.

Incredible

Heard this when it came out , was a huge part of my childhood.

I saw the Pac in his eyes. God bless..

when I heard this I felt a spark was lit in my brain for some reason I feel different now feeling more motivation too idk y

Always proud to see a brother making it happen, love and respect from a fellow Sudani

This song changed me man. Favorite song forever.

This artist is amazing. He taps into the quintessence of Rap and knows what music is supposed to be about.

joint's been on my cycling playlist for three years now... and i do over 100 rides a year! never tire of hearing of it

"I make all my rhymes outside" i feel that so much

Even after 7yrs I can't help but come back to this track. Much love and respect from NZ man

Hold up, a popular rapper spittin truth and knowledge?

MWN put on this dude! Real Hiphop right here!

Who watched this at 1 million like 10 years ago

I used to listen to this over and over back in the day at a job that I worked at for over 6 years. This shit just hits different.

Got a hunger for knowledge and I don’t miss no meals

first time hearing this. flow is flawless. this is real hip hop. big respect to Oddisee. super dope

Still playing this in 2022.🎵👑 You can feel its sovereignty.

Real hip hop at its purest form! Real shit still exists 🔥

So underrated.. i'm so sad that this vid has only 3 mill..

Hey I wish I could reach you out from somewhere and could say how much this song means to me. I was big on backpack rap years ago, but this new wave got me at the end of it as well. I remember listening to this song when I was younger and my English wasn't this advanced to understand what you're trying to say and what your message is but I was headbopping still. Sometimes I'm lost inside of my head and need a voice to say to me "Yo you got this", and for a while this one is my go to because how authentic and real and well structured it is. This song touched me, and I just wanted to say, thank you Oddisee. You a real MC

Pleasantly surprised by your sound , flow is clean your not trying to be extra ... Just clean...may go under appreciated by the general scene but rap enthusiasts will acknowledge your talent

His music speaks to me on another level. It's real and down to earth and full of feeling. ❤️

in the beginning you even prove my point, man. you basically say "my music is to see and speak the art of life itself, symbolism and seeing life in a certain way, is beautiful and brilliant in a certain, interesting perception"

Oddisee never disappoints with that ill DMV flow.

All you lucky people hearing this for the first time. Much love

Years of listening to this song and just realized you recorded in my beautiful city Chicago and on the corner in broadway and Lawrence ave , uptown baby. Years later I still Listen and feels like it’s the first time I hear this and puts me on edge but relaxed too. Ready for it for sure 😊😅 93(96) till infinity

I forgot about him, I love how he flipped that sample, thats the best one I've seen so far. This is sick, Im about to get this album

Damn..Damn...Damn...Genuis

Anyone else been coming for this track for years?

One of the best songs of all time