Kanye West & Jay-Z - Murder to Excellence - Watch the Throne (2011) HQ

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  • @fahdkingoo
    @fahdkingoo 11 років тому +232

    The beginning of the song is perfect for a story when a hero shows up to defeat the villain.

    • @mftorm
      @mftorm 2 роки тому +70

      Black Adam, big ups to you!

    • @imbored7159
      @imbored7159 2 роки тому +17

      after reading this comment!

    • @MaazKhan-xv7to
      @MaazKhan-xv7to 2 роки тому +1

      Damn…

    • @monedastacker9487
      @monedastacker9487 2 роки тому +13

      You win the internet.

    • @chintanshah6234
      @chintanshah6234 2 роки тому +17

      9 Years Later I'm commenting here to inform you that Black Adam finally did it

  • @Nclm1
    @Nclm1 10 років тому +102

    2 legends 1 dope instrumental = genius song

    • @Beastmode298
      @Beastmode298 10 років тому +22

      2 dope instrumentals lol

    • @werder93
      @werder93 10 років тому +21

      the instrumental contains a little "sample" let's say, from a popular song from the romanian folklore.

    • @brandoniver
      @brandoniver 10 років тому +3

      Anca Green what songs from Romanian folklore? I would actually love to know

    • @mihai6178
      @mihai6178 10 років тому +12

      brandoniver search for this : Girls' processional walking dance from Capalna village

    • @brandoniver
      @brandoniver 10 років тому +2

      Mihai Paul appreciate it

  • @drek100sm
    @drek100sm 13 років тому +374

    "Im from the murder capital where they murder for capital"
    one of the best lines on the album from Kanye

    • @jeremymoreauuv207
      @jeremymoreauuv207 2 роки тому +57

      It was the line Ye gave Jay when he produced "Luficer" years ago, still hard

    • @vineetkurade8961
      @vineetkurade8961 2 роки тому +8

      Ohhh 10 yr ago 👋

    • @sherry6949
      @sherry6949 2 роки тому +6

      ChiTown!

    • @2woomany
      @2woomany 2 роки тому +3

      Not even close.

    • @christiancoates609
      @christiancoates609 2 роки тому +6

      @@jeremymoreauuv207 thank you. I thought I was the only one who noticed 👍

  • @gregvarga5064
    @gregvarga5064 11 років тому +88

    "314 soldiers died in Iraq, 509 died in Chicago" that line is echoing in my head

  • @1LIFEtoWIN
    @1LIFEtoWIN 12 років тому +124

    THIS IS ABSOLUTELY THE MOST UNDERATED TRACK OFF THE ALBUM, I don't hear the radio repeat this song over and over, I don't hear kids blasting this off their headphones, or reticing its lyrics, I don't hear ppl bumping this in their cars.

    • @auh11
      @auh11 Рік тому +23

      that’s cause you never saw me drive by

    • @lovejustin1
      @lovejustin1 Рік тому +1

      ​@@auh11HARDDD AF

  • @tudoremilianscheul7595
    @tudoremilianscheul7595 11 років тому +82

    Did you know that the girl's voices on the background that go "la la la" are from a world renowned choir from Romania, named "Fetele de la Capalna"? It is a beautiful music, specific for the southeastern part of Europe, especially Romania. I recommend you listening to this, because it represents an important influence for all of the artists today.

    • @sandilemkhwanazi7795
      @sandilemkhwanazi7795 Рік тому +3

      I never knew

    • @dewey-cox
      @dewey-cox Рік тому +1

      TY well worth the 360 & 240p originals!!

    • @plutomeduzza
      @plutomeduzza Рік тому +4

      Those who sign are Surorile Osoianu

    • @keymeter1917
      @keymeter1917 7 місяців тому +1

      @tudoremilianscheul7595
      Oh wow, respect! ❤️💐💯👏

  • @MrBurgundy76
    @MrBurgundy76 12 років тому +46

    "sunday morning, praise the lord, you the girl that jesus has been saving me for"
    absolutely beautiful. this is the reason we still love kanye west.

  • @foulx
    @foulx 10 років тому +153

    Definitely one of my favorite songs ever. It's genius, from lyrics to production.

    • @alexandruspiridon4960
      @alexandruspiridon4960 10 років тому +9

      the production is based on an ancient romanian folklore song .... youtube it ... "fetele de la capalna" ....

    • @foulx
      @foulx 10 років тому +7

      Alexandru Spiridon Awesome! Thanks man, I appreciate it.

  • @lukasmayo
    @lukasmayo 12 років тому +30

    Man, that intro is mind blowing. I love how vibrant and colourful this song is

  • @meshies
    @meshies 10 років тому +129

    This shit is so right in so many ways. Not everybody can feel how powerful this one really is. Kanye and Jay owe me a few pairs of speakers, this one has a broken some over the years. Watch The Throne is dangerous in my hands.
    " When you see me, see you."

  • @sophienaeyaert475
    @sophienaeyaert475 10 років тому +120

    one of the best songs on the album,
    we need more songs like this

  • @robbieardura
    @robbieardura 12 років тому +63

    one of my favorite productions from Kanye. I love his chanting productions for some reason. Power, Love Lockdown, Murder to Excellence, Jesus Walks,

    • @malte1388
      @malte1388 2 роки тому +3

      the beat was actually made by S1

    • @v.r.detailing3258
      @v.r.detailing3258 2 роки тому

      Beat? Made by who?
      This is a romanian OLD authentic folclore song
      Here is the remix
      ua-cam.com/video/RQLJyNODhFs/v-deo.html

    • @kevinwho.
      @kevinwho. 2 роки тому +1

      @@malte1388 S1 & Swizz Beatz

    • @kevinwho.
      @kevinwho. 2 роки тому +1

      But it definitely sounds like a Kanye beat

    • @pineapplevlogs1267
      @pineapplevlogs1267 2 роки тому

      i think the first part is swizz and the second part is s1 or something like that. one did the first part the other did the beat switch

  • @Kova363
    @Kova363 13 років тому +18

    This song is the essence of hip hop music.It isn't about money,whores or something similar ... it's about a story,it has a message.You two guys are defending the pride of hip hop music today.

  • @anthonychrisbradley
    @anthonychrisbradley 12 років тому +11

    Jay's verse on this is pure genuis....this whole song is.

  • @sekkusupisutoruzu
    @sekkusupisutoruzu 2 роки тому +10

    Everything that Romanian culture touches becomes so beautiful and colorful.

  • @danglasu
    @danglasu 12 років тому +33

    "Murder to Excellence" is by far the best song from Watch the Throne! Everybody loves it, sings it, dances to it! Everybody has the pleasure to make a "Murder to Excellence" video. A deep meaning meets a great music in "Murder to Excellence". This is an immortal song.

  • @tenta20
    @tenta20 13 років тому +35

    One of the best hip hop tracks of 2011. Awesome song with a powerful message. Great job by Kanye and Jay-Z.

  • @andre3000513
    @andre3000513 12 років тому +3

    "Success never smelled so sweet I stink of success, the new black elite"

  • @Dominic078
    @Dominic078 11 років тому +53

    this song will be remembered

  • @charliewilson1687
    @charliewilson1687 12 років тому +20

    One of those albums that gets even more magic every time you listen to it..... EPIC

  • @M1ssD3nm4rk
    @M1ssD3nm4rk 13 років тому +5

    WTT is a needed fresh blow in the music world.

  • @khard2205
    @khard2205 Рік тому +5

    This is a great message. They did excellent on this. A masterpiece

  • @gkb
    @gkb 13 років тому +15

    everything about this song is soo fucking sick. the beat, the flow, the meaning, this song get me in into the zone. underrated on the watch the throne. this and no church in the wild are my two favs

  • @highasakit3
    @highasakit3 10 років тому +37

    The album which got me into hip hop

  • @jessegullick
    @jessegullick 12 років тому +14

    This is Art. - It's about genuine issues, it's saying something, it's heart felt and beautiful. This is the 1% or rap thats worth the time and effort put into it.

  • @ArshiaE
    @ArshiaE 10 років тому +42

    kanye west is probably one of the best rappers of all time, just cause of his originality and ability to make diverse music (raps about every possible subject that exist)

    • @150jayy2
      @150jayy2 2 роки тому +2

      Thank you

    • @Nosonic64
      @Nosonic64 2 роки тому +1

      incorrect, he has not rapped about crash bandicoot for ps1

  • @Barhuumi
    @Barhuumi 13 років тому +10

    I can honestly say that as a man who's listened to more or less everything hip hop has to offer.. Jay is truly the goat. Don't let this mainstream image fool you.
    "i dumbed down for my audience to double my dollars"

  • @joeberenguer3267
    @joeberenguer3267 12 років тому +5

    the piano at 1:37 .....seriously just listen to it.
    Chills every time. It reminds me of younger Kanye. AND he's singing? Brilliant. I'll never get tired of this song.

  • @kawasakininja13
    @kawasakininja13 13 років тому +10

    2:42 BLOWS MY MIND EVERY TIME!

  • @jakeflacko834
    @jakeflacko834 10 років тому +8

    best hip hop album of the last decade, i dont car eif you dont like jay or kanye this album is a classic

  • @kafeiii
    @kafeiii 11 років тому +38

    Funny thing is, the whole 'lalalala' part is actually Romanian folk. Search for "Purtata fetelor de la Căpâlna" or "Argatu' - O Sesiune pe Folclorul Românesc și Aromân" and you'll see what I'm talking about.

    • @kafeiii
      @kafeiii 11 років тому +6

      Based Jesus It's true that the Indiggo Twins used the same extract before Kanye and Jay-Z did, but the original is really just good old countryside folk. Hah, I'll have to say that it's pretty surprising to find stuff like this in the American music industry.

  • @marcdean74
    @marcdean74 11 років тому +9

    By far the best song on Watch the Throne

  • @Thegiovincofan
    @Thegiovincofan 13 років тому +5

    I can't believe this only has 500K views this is the best song one the album, probably the best song of 2011

  • @RevoltOfAges
    @RevoltOfAges 12 років тому +10

    One of the best parts of this album, so much ass kicking in one track

  • @0perator8
    @0perator8 12 років тому +8

    This song is STRONNNG!!!! What an incredible song.. Instant new in the top songs of all time club. The flows, that track, the vibe, that structure.. Hard.

  • @madofgap
    @madofgap 11 років тому +6

    can't live without this song

  • @stephen121000
    @stephen121000 13 років тому +20

    whole song is amazing, but the beat from 2:42 is the best. love how it just flows

  • @katolovesyou
    @katolovesyou 11 років тому +6

    forgot how much I love this song
    ugh soooo gooooddd

  • @buttagood4you
    @buttagood4you 12 років тому +5

    How can people argue that Jay-Z and Kanye West suck? They are Hip-Hop/Rap and this whole album just strengthens the argument for two of the best rappers alive!

  • @lauralewis53
    @lauralewis53 12 років тому +4

    "Murder to Excellence" is a work of art.

  • @Beastmode298
    @Beastmode298 10 років тому +46

    Powerful song. Black Excellence!

  • @bkeepitsmooth
    @bkeepitsmooth 11 років тому +6

    jay never disappoint us. good music.

  • @danglasu
    @danglasu 11 років тому +14

    Love this powerful song, best on WTT, and I want to listen to it in movies, trailers,
    shows....

    • @devansh6687
      @devansh6687 2 роки тому +5

      Black Adam trailer your wish granted buddy

  • @HappyWater45
    @HappyWater45 10 років тому +7

    DAMN this song gets better with time!

  • @stellar1252
    @stellar1252 2 роки тому +7

    One of the best songs of the 2010s imo

  • @KochisarliHD7
    @KochisarliHD7 11 років тому +6

    Can't stop listening to this song. Beat owns, Kanye owns.

  • @finallydoingmything2452
    @finallydoingmything2452 2 роки тому +9

    Still banging in 2022, 2023 and forever ❤️

  • @buttagood4you
    @buttagood4you 12 років тому +2

    Exactly, which is why I play my ipod in my car so when I hear a song on the radio I've never heard of I do end up liking it around 6-8 months later when its "overplayed" music in the past is what keeps this genre alive imo.

  • @gregvarga5064
    @gregvarga5064 11 років тому +51

    314 soldiers died in Iraq, 509 died in Chicago, 509, 509, 509, 509 died in Chicago

    • @Drawable
      @Drawable 11 років тому +6

      *314 o_o

    • @ShookOnesTO
      @ShookOnesTO 10 років тому +5

      That statistic is a little misleading though. The amount of American soldiers(I presume that's what he means) that went to war was not even close to the number of people living in Chicago.

    • @slimithy12
      @slimithy12 10 років тому +22

      ***** Yeah but those soldiers were in a war zone. The people of Chicago live in "civilized" first world, highly advanced city which is one of the richest cities in thee richest country in the world.

    • @ShookOnesTO
      @ShookOnesTO 10 років тому +2

      slimithy12 That's my point. It's hard to compare the two.

    • @laolu91
      @laolu91 10 років тому +2

      a soul is a soul,regardless the circumstance

  • @fardinofy
    @fardinofy 2 роки тому +2

    Black Adam got me here. classic.

  • @Huy-xu7yb
    @Huy-xu7yb 2 роки тому +6

    Hawkman : "In this world, there are heroes and there are villains. Heroes don't kill people."
    Black Adam : "Well I do."

  • @luanaburz
    @luanaburz 10 років тому +16

    Argatu` - O sesiune pe folclorul romanesc si aroman

  • @lauralewis53
    @lauralewis53 12 років тому +12

    Timeless music & lyrics... Love Watch the Throne !

  • @joannalonnen5793
    @joannalonnen5793 11 років тому +14

    a powerful song for everybody. love it

  • @stephen121000
    @stephen121000 13 років тому +11

    amazing beat, kanye and jay went hard on the lyrics. amazing track

  • @webhero000
    @webhero000 12 років тому

    he's so candid in his verses. Honesty truth with no flashiness, flowery language

  • @laxchan
    @laxchan 13 років тому +5

    Only album I will pay for this year!!!

  • @Zofjap
    @Zofjap 10 років тому +24

    Thumbs up if you think Jay and Kanye need to drop another collab album in 2015

  • @wtfis23
    @wtfis23 13 років тому +7

    I feel like shit for not giving this song a chance when I first got the album. It is by far the best song on the album, the beat, their flow, the message. Everything a rap track should have.

  • @Hyz994
    @Hyz994 12 років тому +8

    Easily the best song on the album. Has a real message.

  • @fcs132
    @fcs132 13 років тому +7

    This Beat is awesome! Watch the throne album has some of the best bests ive heard, certainly the best of Kanye West and Jay-Z

  • @KochisarliHD7
    @KochisarliHD7 11 років тому +3

    Like the beat and the lyrics.
    Kanye is a genius.

  • @mariaesc964
    @mariaesc964 11 років тому +10

    This excellent song could be an anthem for Africa, especially for South Africa

  • @catdogcirca1990s
    @catdogcirca1990s 12 років тому

    you are right this is the kind of album that will be appreciated a couple years down the road

  • @junky1893
    @junky1893 12 років тому +6

    best song of the album ! i love it

  • @jackkpiratul
    @jackkpiratul 11 років тому +14

    Argatu-o sesiune pe folclorul Romanesc!!!!ROMANIA BRRrrrraaaaaaaaaa

    • @impretzozu
      @impretzozu 11 років тому +4

      nu stiam de ce mi se pare cunoscut si totusi nu-mi venea sa cred...:)) ai nostri mari raperi nu sunt in stare de asa ceva...

  • @lauralewis53
    @lauralewis53 11 років тому +8

    LOVE THIS SONG ABOUT ALL OF US. LOVE THE INDIGGO TWINS AND THEIR "LA LA LA" SONG.

  • @coriejay
    @coriejay 12 років тому +10

    Jay's 3rd verse on this track is amazing.

  • @MISSRADIANCE82
    @MISSRADIANCE82 13 років тому +7

    THANK YOU JAY AND KANYE FOR REPPIN' MY HOMIE DANROY HENRY IN THIS SONG YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW MUCH IT MEANS TO ME, THE REST OF DJ'S FRIENDS AND HIS ENTIRE FAMILY WE ARE FOREVER GRATEFUL...MISS YOU DJ REST IN PEACE HOMIE LOVE ALWAYS YOU FAMOUS NOW BABY BOY!

  • @Supersquirrel108
    @Supersquirrel108 12 років тому +4

    this song is the best one on the album for sure

  • @rolandej6047
    @rolandej6047 Рік тому +4

    Jay-Z:]
    Uh, bloody murder, murder, murder
    Bloody murder, murder, murder, murder
    Bloody murder, murder, murder, murder
    Bloody murder, murder, murder
    [Kanye West:]
    Paper read: "Murder, black-on-black murder"
    Paper read: "Murder, black-on-black murder" again
    [Jay-Z:]
    Uh, this is to the memory of Danroy Henry
    Too much enemy fire to catch a friendly
    Strays from the same shade, nigga, we on the same team
    Giving you respect, I expect the same thing, uh
    All-black everything, nigga, you know my fresh code
    I'm out here fighting for you, don't increase my stress load
    Niggas watching the throne, very happy to be you
    Power to the people, when you see me, see you
    [Kanye West:]
    And I'm from the murder capital where they murder for capital
    Heard about at least three killings this afternoon
    Looking at the news like, "Damn! I was just with him after school"
    No shop class, but half the school got a tool
    And a "I could die any day"-type attitude
    Plus his little brother got shot reppin' his avenue
    It's time for us to stop and redefine black power
    Forty-one souls murdered in fifty hours
    [Kanye West:]
    The paper read: "Murder, black-on-black murder"
    The paper read: "Murder, black-on-black murder" again
    "Murder" again
    [Kanye West:]
    Is it genocide?
    'Cause I can still hear his mama cries
    Know the family traumatized
    Shots left holes in his face about piranha-sized
    The old pastor closed the cold casket
    And said the church ain't got enough room for all the tombs
    It's a war going on outside we ain't safe from
    I feel the pain in my city wherever I go
    314 soldiers died in Iraq, 509 died in Chicago
    [Jay-Z:]
    I arrived on the day Fred Hampton died
    Uh, real niggas just multiply
    And they say by 21, I was supposed to die
    So I'm out here celebrating my post-demise
    If you put crabs in a barrel to ensure your survival
    You're gon' end up pulling down niggas that look just like you
    What up, Blood? Uh, what up, cuz? Uh, it's all black, uh, I love us
    [Kanye West:]
    The paper read: "Murder, black-on-black murder"
    The paper read: "Murder, black-on-black murder" again
    "Black-on-black murder" again
    "Black-on-black murder" again
    [II. "Excellence"]
    [Jay-Z:]
    It's a celebration of black excellence, black tie, black Maybachs
    Huh, yeah, uh
    [Jay-Z:]
    Black excellence, opulence, decadence
    Tuxes next to the president, I'm present
    I dress in Dries, and other boutique stores in Paris
    In sheepskin coats, I silence the lambs
    Do you know who I am, Clarice?
    No cheap cologne whenever I "shh-shh"
    Success never smelled so sweet
    I stink of success, the new black elite
    They say my Black Card bears the mark of the beast
    I repeat: my religion is the beat
    My verse is like church, my Jesus piece
    Now please, domino, domino
    Only spot a few blacks the higher I go, uh
    What's up to Will? Uh, shout out to O, uh
    That ain't enough, we gonna need a million more, uh
    Kick in the door, uh, Biggie flow
    I'm all dressed up with nowhere to go, uh
    [Kanye West:]
    Yeah, it's all messed up when it's nowhere to go
    So we won't take the time out 'til we reach the T-O-P
    From parolees that hold G's, sold keys, low keys
    We like the promised land of the OG's
    In the past if you picture events like a black tie
    What's the last thing you expect to see? Black guys
    What's the life expectancy for black guys?
    The system's working effectively, that's why
    I'll be a real man, take care of your son
    Every problem you had before this day is now done
    New crib, watch a movie
    'Cause ain't nothin' on the news but the blues
    Hit the mall, pick up some Gucci
    Now ain't nothing new but your shoes
    Sunday morning, praise the Lord
    You the girl that Jesus had been saving me for
    So let's savor this moment and take it to the floor
    Black excellence, truly yours

  • @xDFaNe
    @xDFaNe 12 років тому

    This instrumental contain sample of an old Romanian song and with Jay Z and Kanye West on it's sound EXCELLENT ! All respect from Romania:) .

  • @AndyFerg97
    @AndyFerg97 12 років тому +5

    yeah, they make heartfelt and beautiful music to me.

  • @poprobert0412
    @poprobert0412 2 роки тому +2

    Much love from Romania!

  • @sangoprime
    @sangoprime 11 років тому +11

    encoded yet the message is there for all. "giving you respect, I expect the same thing"

  • @1844life
    @1844life 12 років тому

    Thank you, I truly appreciated.

  • @giorgoskyrochristos7991
    @giorgoskyrochristos7991 11 років тому +3

    Kanye is a pure genious. Rapper or not, I could care less, all I know is that he's an ARTIST !!!!

  • @JayJay-de5jv
    @JayJay-de5jv 2 роки тому +1

    I think this the best collab album ever I never even heard the whole thing

  • @davido13245
    @davido13245 11 років тому +11

    This is powerful

  • @ThembalethuMvuleni94
    @ThembalethuMvuleni94 2 роки тому +1

    I always felt Hov brings out the lyrical genius in everyone he rhymes with. Business instinct aside, we can all agree that Hov was never wack.

  • @rymaly
    @rymaly 11 років тому +34

    The song is FETELE DE LA CAPALNA

  • @kikirowy
    @kikirowy 2 роки тому +7

    Black Adam trailer song 🔥🔥

  • @DaveAllen85
    @DaveAllen85 13 років тому +4

    My favorite song on the album.

  • @LJsongz
    @LJsongz 12 років тому +1

    My respect for k.west & jay-z grew up like crazy after listening to this song...

  • @LalisaManoban-ng2fp
    @LalisaManoban-ng2fp 2 роки тому +4

    'Heroes don't kill people'
    Black Adam: *Well I do*

  • @laguerreakelon
    @laguerreakelon 12 років тому

    So insparational! You just made my day!!!
    Thank you

  • @DannyTheGlover
    @DannyTheGlover 12 років тому +3

    I love this song. It shows that Artist of this calibur can still make something that is meaningful. This song reminds me of Wale - The Kramer and Stann Smith - The (Race)ist

  • @lensewithmwathiu.s.a2331
    @lensewithmwathiu.s.a2331 2 роки тому +2

    Black excellence 2022 and beyond💫
    You better watch the throne.💣💥🤴

  • @redblazer29
    @redblazer29 11 місяців тому +6

    People who're rating WTT lower than Vultures are ABSOLUTE pathetic. Vultures is great and one of Kanye's best since Donda maybe but DO NOT EVER COMPARE WTT to Vultures. This song alone washes entire album.

  • @NoFearKieranHere
    @NoFearKieranHere 12 років тому

    "success never smelt so sweet, i stink of success" awesome

  • @l77b77
    @l77b77 11 років тому +21

    BEST SONG ON WATCH THE THRONE

  • @vs25777
    @vs25777 12 років тому

    Thank you so much for your wonderful thinking: let's spread LOVE

  • @neonhlonze7118
    @neonhlonze7118 2 роки тому +3

    Black adam brought me back here. 08/06/22

  • @noynoybaqui
    @noynoybaqui 12 років тому +1

    the instrumental is the beast!!!

  • @georgiromanian
    @georgiromanian 10 років тому +30

    the negative of the song is from my country, Romania :OOOOO woooooooo

  • @joannalonnen5793
    @joannalonnen5793 11 років тому +1

    Congrats for such a great song

  • @lauralewis53
    @lauralewis53 12 років тому +4

    Love this great song!

  • @EpicFlyingCat
    @EpicFlyingCat 11 років тому

    Thanks for sharing bud.

  • @ayushbhattacharya
    @ayushbhattacharya 2 роки тому +4

    Black Adam brought me here!

  • @MOMSTEALER902
    @MOMSTEALER902 2 роки тому +2

    PERFECT FOR BLACK ADAM🔥🔥