em why Their subject matter is totally different but their styles have a lot in common. I wouldn't say they're exactly alike though. That's kinda foolish to say just flat out like that.
Royce is the most underated emcee ever... 2.1M views? Hell no... This should easily have a billion... People suck for real... So much love to you royce! Thank you for this song
+dogwondr Future Travis Scott and Migos is generic trap rap bullshit Royce is staying original and raps over better beats then any of these new school drug addict rappers
I would give the most powerful hip hop song of the decade to Life Of A Bandana by Crooked I. The storytelling was perfect, the lyricism was so complex and the song made me immedesimate that much in the story it was telling that when it ended I shed a tear, same thing for Cocaine and this one but life of a bandana gave me a different thing that gave me chills. Tabernacle is still my fav song ever
"...He told his pops, "Go 'head, rest in peace, Daddy, I'ma take care of mama, go 'head and sleep, Daddy,You know I'ma be just like you",Then he picked me up, said,"Now I'm 'bout this Crip life too"😭💔 for me it's POWER of the BookOfRyan
This is one of the deepest hip hop songs that I have ever heard. I love Shade 45 because I would have never heard this track on any other station. Salute to Royce the 5'9
I feel like Book of Ryan came from this song, and I couldn't be happier. This song and all of Book of Ryan solidified Royce as a legend to me. Not a discussion, just my opinion.
love his ending "EVEN THOUGH HE JUST GOT HERE GOODBYE" its perfect cuz he didn't have a verse in goodbye with slaughterhouse so this is basically his verse.
Humble yourself be thankful for what you have royce da 5'9 made me feel some type of way with this one I wish there was more rappers out that can rap a story like this man can
Lol fr I didn't see the connection til I went back and listened to welcome to our house, then I realized he wasn't on there. Plus him ending it with "even tho he just got here, goodbye."
+Crime_Alley That was such a deep, heart tugging song. I wanted to hear Royce's side, but it makes sense hoe he did it. I'm pretty sure it was planned out like that. these dudes are super conscious about how they do stuff..
Can someone explain the correlation he makes in the last line and whatever slaughterhouse song or line hes referencing here? I listened to the slaughterhouse song someone mentioned in the comments and still didn't hear it. Clarification would be much appreciated
Asher Bell on the song Goodbye by Slaughterhouse, the other three members tell the stories of the people close to them who have died in hospitals, but Royce doesn't have a verse on it. At then end of each verse, they end it with "even though ___ just got here, goodbye"(the ____ is filled in with either "y'all" or "I" or "you") therefore, this is seen as Royce's verse on that song.
+Dude What He actually didn't do it to impress or be clever, this is Royce's own words... "I didn’t realize the symbolism of having my Granny on the 5th floor and my son being born on the 9th floor and my name being Royce da 5’9” until way after. I didn’t think nothing of it, but then when I started writing the song everything is kind of connecting. It gives me chills."
+Dude What He's a genius because of his lyricism. The experience he went through was shocking. I don't think what happened to him was a coincidence. I called him a rap genius cause that's what he is.
Marcus I haven't heard him at his own concert but i went Em's concert and they performed "Lighters". He really is great live he has as much energy as Eminem has on stage.
been saying this for so long, probably the best lyricist period. This song tells a story in a way that you can visualize it without the video, theres no filler, its not a meaningful line followed up with some generic line " and my chain got so much ice it could blind you " Every lyric is a piece of the story.
First time hearing this song and literally starting crying when he said granny didn't make it and his son had been born. The way you tell your story is so powerful. Wow!
I discovered Royce da 5 9 with his song "Boom". I feel he accompanied me throughout my entire adolescence and early adulthood, and I can happily say he's one of the best rappers in history. Respect.
hahahahahahaha! budden, joel and crooked are not hot at all. they are R59 lackeys. Kinda like how D12 were Em lackeys. yeah man those guys suck liquid shit
Damn! I’ve been a huge fan of Royce for probably a decade or so, always knew how his level of performance stays beyond the word ‘strong’. This one is hitting home again (shame on me for not being aware of this track being out there years ago!!!)
Still can't believe after all this time, he doesn't get the same recognition as other emcees that are famous .... people just want to hear stupid music.... And here we got Future, 2 chains etc giving it to them.
Royce... I think you need to do a lil movie on your life. Especially with the whole addition thing going on from music to alcohol. I'm actually more familiar with sober Royce. Blows my mind seeing old videos of you and Em on stage and you have that drink in your hand. For real though-- the way you do your music with the storytelling going on gets you truly listening. You're not like every other artist, that's for sure. Definitely one of a kind.
5th Floor his Aunt Passed. 9th Floor his son was born. Brings a new meaning to Royce da 5 9.
right. I just thought it was in reference to his height but that's even more significant. powerful
+TH3 L4UGH1NG M4N Grandma*
It was his granny not his aunt, but yes it's interesting to see the significance of the 5'9 now
+TH3 L4UGH1NG M4N BARS! LAYERS!
his grandmother you freak.
One of the most powerful songs I've ever heard
agreed
Official Briante Weber 'joyner lucas I'm sorry'
Official Briante Weber golden state to the hornets lol
Until you hear Power or Cocaine by Royce, both of them take this emotion and raise it. Royce is my dude. Living legend.
absolute
This is how you tell a story with rap.
Yup
Sounds like he whining to me
luny tunez don't hate
@@lunytunez3634 stfu
khushwaj Stan’s like you are why people hate on em 😪 and em is my favorite rapper, but that wasn’t what the initial comment was about.
He manages to make you feel exactly like he felt back then...
true
you damn right
+Dieter oficial sau nu i felt intense
Word
exactly
Royce da 5'9 is far too underated. I would think with all of those EM colabs he would be a more well know rapper.
I know right!
it's usually the less-known that are better, not saying he doesn't deserve more fame, he definitely does.
stupid comment anyone that liked em should like royce they're styles are the exact same which is why em was able to rap so well alongside him
em why Their subject matter is totally different but their styles have a lot in common. I wouldn't say they're exactly alike though. That's kinda foolish to say just flat out like that.
actually that response proves ur stupidy. I never said em is the greatest, i said that their styles are the same. grow a brain dumbass
Royce is the most underated emcee ever...
2.1M views? Hell no... This should easily have a billion... People suck for real...
So much love to you royce! Thank you for this song
How the fuck does this not have more views? He's amazing!
Because he's not using a trap beat and mumbling
MysticUmbreon, maybe cus is shit.
MysticUmbreon cause he is not wearing gay gear...
Because it has substance and actual lyrical technique, so it's not as heavily promoted as the new wave shit
Because he is speaking from the heart and he has bars, flows and great lyrics
best song of the year so far
+piotrekzproductions Hell naw
One of em
W
not just that. I think its one of the best songs in hip-hop history. And that's not an exaggeration either
unless Em released a song this year.
Loss your grandma, your son was born, and you met Marshall...what a powerful day!
Royce was always dope
is always dope
yeah
is*
+Jzonqellis Washington Hes one of the few rappers that never has a bad verse imo
is an has been always will br
Damn. This is amazing Royce.
Marshall was cringe worthy
+FaZe Swan DAYUM didnt expect you to like this kind of music , swan
Wow this video finally has over 1 million view. Should have over 100 million. #REAL
1 billion
Facts*
Silva Army people don't know real music bro 😫
And I just got this in my recommendation now, like WTF!?
Amen
His storytelling skills is something else 🔥
He's never gotten the credit like he should, He's a wordsmith's lyricist I'm looking forward to this album on the 15th
amen
+Carlos Clark One of the best there is now, one of the best there's ever been.
word
+Carlos Clark He sounds generic
+dogwondr Future Travis Scott and Migos is generic trap rap bullshit Royce is staying original and raps over better beats then any of these new school drug addict rappers
Hands down the most powerful hip-hop song I've heard in 10 years
Idk about this man but that's surely a top 3 songs of the decade and a top 15 rap songs ever for me
I would give the most powerful hip hop song of the decade to Life Of A Bandana by Crooked I. The storytelling was perfect, the lyricism was so complex and the song made me immedesimate that much in the story it was telling that when it ended I shed a tear, same thing for Cocaine and this one but life of a bandana gave me a different thing that gave me chills. Tabernacle is still my fav song ever
"...He told his pops, "Go 'head, rest in peace, Daddy, I'ma take care of mama, go 'head and sleep, Daddy,You know I'ma be just like you",Then he picked me up, said,"Now I'm 'bout this Crip life too"😭💔 for me it's POWER of the BookOfRyan
Royce might be the most underrated rapper of all time
I think the same
Quite possibly
Yea
True
Tha Imperial you must be great at turning shit back to em for no reason
This is one of the deepest hip hop songs that I have ever heard. I love Shade 45 because I would have never heard this track on any other station. Salute to Royce the 5'9
same
I call it shady xv not 45
+Grape Guy there is a radio station called shade 45. Plus XV is 15
+Grape Guy Shade 45 "radio" radio radio radiooooooo
+Grape Guy clown lol how is xv equal to 45
I feel like Book of Ryan came from this song, and I couldn't be happier. This song and all of Book of Ryan solidified Royce as a legend to me. Not a discussion, just my opinion.
Finally no fake ass wann be rap! Spits truth and tells a story. Been a long time since Ive heard rhymes like this.
T R U T H !!!
repeat that again my guy.
this dude been spitting fire for years now...he a true Lyricist in every sense of the word.
Crazy thAt this is 7 years ago...let's go brother!!!
Goosebumps after every verse.
love his ending "EVEN THOUGH HE JUST GOT HERE GOODBYE" its perfect cuz he didn't have a verse in goodbye with slaughterhouse so this is basically his verse.
I was captivated, I could not stop listening and watching.
Royce can tell a better story than most mainstream MCs and this video hasn't even clocked a million views. Fucking criminal man
thank you
This song had me in tears. real story telling
Humble yourself be thankful for what you have royce da 5'9 made me feel some type of way with this one I wish there was more rappers out that can rap a story like this man can
facts
He just spit his missing Goodbye verse! My life as a Slaughterhouse fan is complete...
Lol fr I didn't see the connection til I went back and listened to welcome to our house, then I realized he wasn't on there. Plus him ending it with "even tho he just got here, goodbye."
+Crime_Alley That was such a deep, heart tugging song. I wanted to hear Royce's side, but it makes sense hoe he did it. I'm pretty sure it was planned out like that. these dudes are super conscious about how they do stuff..
Can someone explain the correlation he makes in the last line and whatever slaughterhouse song or line hes referencing here? I listened to the slaughterhouse song someone mentioned in the comments and still didn't hear it. Clarification would be much appreciated
Asher Bell on the song Goodbye by Slaughterhouse, the other three members tell the stories of the people close to them who have died in hospitals, but Royce doesn't have a verse on it. At then end of each verse, they end it with "even though ___ just got here, goodbye"(the ____ is filled in with either "y'all" or "I" or "you") therefore, this is seen as Royce's verse on that song.
Story teller. Royce is definitely definitely a Dope A poet
Floor 5 and 9. His name is Royce Da 5'9. GENIUS
I noticed that, crazy coincidence?
How'd I miss that
Get to my girl, she 5 centimeters dialated so I awaited, she gotta get to bout 9 before it's that time
+Dude What He actually didn't do it to impress or be clever, this is Royce's own words...
"I didn’t realize the symbolism of having my Granny on the 5th floor and my son being born on the 9th floor and my name being Royce da 5’9” until way after. I didn’t think nothing of it, but then when I started writing the song everything is kind of connecting. It gives me chills."
+Dude What He's a genius because of his lyricism. The experience he went through was shocking. I don't think what happened to him was a coincidence. I called him a rap genius cause that's what he is.
One of the most underrated rappers to ever be in Hip Hop. Amazing story.
This man paints a picture so well, i didn't even need a video.
Exactly , well said
If this doesn't make you feel, you're numb. Best song I've heard in a VERY long time.
real talk
This album is a classic. Start to finish
The story is touching, so that's where the name "Royce Da 5'9" was derived from 😮
Royce definitely one of the greats and too damn underrated. Keep it up ☝ Royce respect
very true Royce is a high caliber emcee
100% Royce is the Truth
Damn I was 14 when this came out only 1 bumpin this in my school 🔥🔥
This is real music! Lyricism and story-telling at its best.
one of the most powerful storytelling hip-hop songs of all times and of course one of the greatest in general.
Simply one of the greatest songs
WHY doesn't this have more views? I've never heard Royce before, but I am impressed.
omg listen to him there more songs like this Royce is nice Eminem don't rap with just anyone
Kleng Amarth check out his latest freestyles!
You shld definitely listen to BOOM - its CLLAASSIC
im addict to this song
same
diddo
me too
+Otaku INTHEGOLD which is cool
sure
Jeez... goosebumps when he said, “goodbye”
Royce is one of those Rapper i can listen to all Day.... He actually raps about something .... If He doesn't it is straight bars..
And this is why Royce didn't drop a verse on "Goodbye" This is REAL MUSIC!
Why lol
@ANIME ANGELIC STAR I've heard that song a thousand times
He was one of the reason I fell in love with rap this album is AMAZING
Haven't been this excited for an album in a long ass time, can't wait Royce!
the hits should be in the millions
Best song ive ever heard in my life. Story telling is the greatest gift
This joint made me realize how Dope Royce is. Peace and shout out out to one of the greatest.
This has to be the Realist song ive ever heard. you can actually feel his emotions. very powerful. you da man Royce 5'9
👍👍👌👌👌🎊🎊💣💨💨🔥🔥 ROYCE DA 59 TOP 5 DEAD OR ALIVE
No matter how many times you hear this, it always manages to blow your mind
I don't know about any of you, but this makes me teary eyed every time I hear it.
What an incredible piece of art.
Damn, Royce never ceases to impress. Been great to see the growth over the years.
+KraftTV i love it when emcees get older the better they are , thats real hip hop
Genius storytelling.
Royce this shit is beyond dope big bro
One of the best album openers i've heard in a looong ass time. Fantastic!!!
Couple days late but damn 22 years ago... "God giveth and God take it away... Ryan is getting better with time... Anxiously awaiting the new album...
I went to Royce's concert yesterday... SHIT WAS FIRE AS FUCK. I saw him and preemo last year, it's hard to tell which was better.
lucky you dude
i went to him and premo too. best time
Marcus I haven't heard him at his own concert but i went Em's concert and they performed "Lighters". He really is great live he has as much energy as Eminem has on stage.
Destroyed it at Hip Hop Kemp 2015 with Premo, shit was unbelievable
Wow this grade A storytelling and surreal as hell..can't wait for the album
heard this song on my way to work- balling in tears what a powerful song.
5'9 is the definition of a True MC !!! i still remember listening to his "Rock City" in my teenage period.... Royce is the True King of Detroit !
+thefatalveli1
em
elzhi
royce
+mike Elzhi aint from Detroit.
been saying this for so long, probably the best lyricist period. This song tells a story in a way that you can visualize it without the video, theres no filler, its not a meaningful line followed up with some generic line " and my chain got so much ice it could blind you " Every lyric is a piece of the story.
First time hearing this song and literally starting crying when he said granny didn't make it and his son had been born. The way you tell your story is so powerful. Wow!
& this is exactly why Royce da 5'9" is the mother fucking truth..
Fuck bro, If you're not feeling Royce by now, you're just ...
+Hit Hitto!!
The legendary mercenary, Solid.... I mean, Hitto!
+Prophet1121 dope album too....lupe is so damn good!!!
+Hit BUGGIN ... one of the goats
MrGladBEASTftw That quick?
Several rappers rap about real life
This Royce track was absolute FIRE!!!!!
This kind of songs should be played on the radio when it comes to rap, not some mumble crap with 0 content and delivery.
Right? And this sounds good too. It’s easy to listen to. Not too aggressive or anything
He managed to cover so much in one song it's amazing.
Bruh watching this being preformed infront of you is a whole different experience... will never forget it. The whole show was amazing. 🍻
Who's back to this masterpiece in 2020?
💪
No one? Only me? That's fine...
I'm finally soaking it in. Before I wasn't too into it.This song is incredible
From now on I'm gonna give this song 100000000 more views
Royce is incredible! I really hope this album does well, he deserves it!
I LOVE this. Never knew Royce’s backstory. I gotta check out more of his music.
how does this have only like 100,000 views?? this might be the most moving rap song and video released so far in 2016
Such a shame that this song got only 2m views, royce is a living legend
Homage to Marshall (4:41) this song/video was humbling. There's a reason I listen / respect Royce and Em to the fullest. #AlwaysKeepingReal
Flowers to one of the greatest emcees to ever grace this earth. Salute Royce! 🌹
This song is amazing!!!
Rap ARTIST 🎨
Royce raps on his own planet 🌏
My favorite by Royce, he's to underatted, Im honoured to say I had the pleasure to see this genius live
Royce is your favorite rapper's favorite rapper...💯🤘🏻💀🤘🏻🧈🧈
One of the best storyteller !
I discovered Royce da 5 9 with his song "Boom". I feel he accompanied me throughout my entire adolescence and early adulthood, and I can happily say he's one of the best rappers in history. Respect.
It's still disgusts me that after 7years of watching this masterpiece, it only has 2.2m. Literally criminal.
Finally, some non-bullshit rap that we can all relate to. TOP MCs Push T, R59, and Kdot
pusha t? Lol aight
👌👍
+DaBruizer lol top mcs are budden, r59, joel ortiz, and crooked
hahahahahahaha! budden, joel and crooked are not hot at all. they are R59 lackeys. Kinda like how D12 were Em lackeys. yeah man those guys suck liquid shit
+DaBruizer you think pusha t is better than crooked? not hot at all? hey man to each there own but I feel sorry for your ears
Who's not checking for Royce again Vlad? Exactly nigga. This song makes you feel every last one of his emotions. So good 🔥🔥🔥🔥🙌🏾.
Damn! I’ve been a huge fan of Royce for probably a decade or so, always knew how his level of performance stays beyond the word ‘strong’. This one is hitting home again (shame on me for not being aware of this track being out there years ago!!!)
Still can't believe after all this time, he doesn't get the same recognition as other emcees that are famous .... people just want to hear stupid music.... And here we got Future, 2 chains etc giving it to them.
+Novillty Rap I know it's fucking sad.
I never get sick of this joint this is easily one of the best hip hop videos definitely deserving of a Grammy.
"walk away feeling like a good father and at the same time a terrible son" that shit got me.IDK why but it hit me.
Keep up the good work Royce ! Stay true to yourself. You have a lot of fans in France, better believe that.
I'm not Sean anymore more.. who is knocking at my door door! #RipSeanP.. Royce this joint go brotha! dig It!.. peace!
Most underrated rapper of all times
One of the realest shit I've ever heard in a^song. Makes me have goosebumps everytime I listen to it.
3:53....... WHO ARE THOSE SHOES BY??? royce fashion game always on fire
Fila
+starofthesea99 sorry kid those are fila's
Royce... I think you need to do a lil movie on your life. Especially with the whole addition thing going on from music to alcohol. I'm actually more familiar with sober Royce. Blows my mind seeing old videos of you and Em on stage and you have that drink in your hand.
For real though-- the way you do your music with the storytelling going on gets you truly listening. You're not like every other artist, that's for sure. Definitely one of a kind.
Thats amazing! Word is born, beautiful Royce you've always been a cut above the rest
THIS is a lyricist!
+JosbiMusic which is cool
I had this album on my mp3 and loved this track during workouts... Brings back (beautiful) memories