Lupe might be the most underrated artist in HipHop EVER, not even joking. He's got the radio hits, the thought provoking lyrics the near perfect catalog. He should be in everyone's Top 10 for sure.
Hes my number #1 for sure n when i think about it its crazy how even when i was young i.think like 12 or 13 when i first heard him on touch the sky n then kick push i was a fan even though at the time everything went over my head
Dude was way ahead of his time, his songs were unappreciated as moral decadence has eaten deep and eroded the core value of society. Listening to this guy is like reading a book, it begins with a historical background, challenges, realities and ends with a valuable lesson. Simply outstanding.
You must've never listened to a hip hop artist by the name of Tupac Amaru Shakur. If you think Lupe is ahead of his time, give him a try. lol I do love Lupe though.
@dominiquejones3805 like the parents know shit either? None of this is new. The past wasn't better! Stop with this bullshit of acting like people are worse now than the past, it's revisionist, rose tinted history!
it doesn't work like that, it never did. Everything that's of substance takes effort to find, it can't just be on the surface. Just like God, just like love, one must show commitment to what is meaningful to receive.
Looking back at it, Lupe was trying to warn us to what the music industry was trying to do to the culture. He was making great music with messages that stood up to the BS.
@@RealAmericanStar , he basically backtracked on the song so that he could be famous. You can find the interview if you want to. The industry wouldn’t support him until he sent the message they wanted him to send, he sent it, and they laughed in his face.
Everytime I hear it my skin crawls but this is the first time I watch the video and I had chills the whole time! I see moms out here on snapchat in the car with their daughters and the little girls are twerking to songs that say "I got a good thing going with a bad bitch" they are being poisoned :( it's so sad
Probably the most profound rap song of the last 5 years. I played this for people in their 50's and 60's and their jaws dropped. He summed up the feeling everyone had but could never completely contextualize. This dude is a real asset.
On repeat still in 2023. This is what they should be playing for these young men and women. Instead of the 7 Rules that’s meant for grown women who have been misguided or taught wrong.
keziah moses He is human and allowed to be complex. Why can he not like ghetto shit and still be conscious? Pac was the same way. We Aquariuses are complex and are mentally open to everything. We observe, dissect and feed back knowledge from any source. We are true over thinkers.
U right on that one bro Fareal though, I agree most definitely because we are the most underrated, misunderstood and outspoken ones of the zodiac .. I was born 1/26/94 Lupe brought me here because we share many similarities ..
He said it all, and we didnt pay attention cuz lupe was ahead of his time back when this was contreversial, he came out and exposed the society we dwell today. This song will never die.
I love how he mentions the word "double entendre,"what he's doing there I feel like is forcing young people to look it up and see what it means. I love Lupé!! He has many "hidden" gems in his music.
This is one of the best songs Hip Hop has ever produced. LF is a gifted and talented artist that stays under the radar instinctively because of his gifts. Thanks Lupe, Hip Hop needs you ✊🏿
The idea of reversing "Bad bitch" to "Bitch bad" is very interesting, as it's works in a way that makes you think it has a negative connotation when really in the hook it's showing what words you should really refer to a woman as to respect them. I like that.
Ask yourself who owns the record labels. You really think these ignorant rappers make it to the top from organic demand? Its media sponsored propaganda. These are the most influential forms of programming. People really gotta be stupid to not understand the amount of power in media. They arent gonna let just anyone have power over the human mind
People slept on and still sleeping on Lupe. Watch "Mural" live, interview of Ty Dolla $ign saying how "Next To It" was basically Lupe freestylin' in the studio, his song and video of "Words I Never Said." Dude made a song called "Dumb It Down" as a reference to what producers wanted him to do to make his music sell. Also check out a lyrics breakdown of "Gotta Eat."
After seeing this, you wish all explicit videos had 'paid actress' disclaimers clearly and simply written for kids to acknowledge & understand. Big up to LUPE one of hip-hop's legends.
I've heard that the youth of today is conservative and moral, and they don't treat sex like a greeting. If this is true, all of it has happened despite the 'mainstream' and Hollywood pushing all of their bullshit. So, just imagine how life could be if the content that doesn't glorify crime, violence, and sexual promiscuity flourished.
Lupe was far ahead of his time when he released this masterpiece. Everything he highlighted in this song and video are coming in full circle in today’s time
This is my first time ever hearing this song. Yes I am young... I absolutely LOVE IT! I have 3 daughters and I do not want them to fall into the image of this world of trying to be a "bad bitch" I want them cherish their selves and their bodies and this is the perfect song to help encourage our young girls in this manic world! This song is a true master piece.
Song is dope af, but the video is one of the best clips I've ever seen. So many messages about advertising, portrayal of black people and black culture in media, etc. Lupe deserves so much more recognition.
+Rico Suave There are a handful of rappers who do rap about real problems, but the sad thing is none of them are big as in like drake big or J. Cole big. It shows what our society wants to listen to lol. King Los is another one along with Logic.
I just noticed how the movie theatre is a metaphor for perspective. First, we see it filled with clones of himself i.e. multiple perspectives and naive like young boy would be. Then we see him sitting by himself i.e. one perspective. You could think about it as being open minded versus close minded. Finally, the fact that he's in a theatre watching is an allegory for what you're teaching as a parent can limit your child's perspective as movies can. Lupe a straight genius lol this shits deep!
Abdulkadir Ahmed I understood him pretty well actually, my comment was a sarcastic one and he blatantly pointed out the message being superficious (superficious in this case meaning its "explicitly stated") which everyone and their respective guardians had a revelation about upon hearing this piece of musical genius
This is such a powerful song. Our generation is so confused when it comes to the dignity of our women (and men alike) partly because of the messages in music. This goes to show the psychological power that music can possess not just over an individual but of a generation. #HighlightTheHOPE
Why does this only have 5 million views? Lupe is a beautiful, talented genius, and I'm grateful I was introduced to his music this year. His light shines so brightly, it's blinding. Better late than never.
I was one of those little girls that hes talking about. I still remember when my older brother played this song for me and I thought he was corny af. Now it's 10+ years later, and I'm trying to unlearn all the BS that society has fed me.
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Lupe might be the most underrated artist in HipHop EVER, not even joking. He's got the radio hits, the thought provoking lyrics the near perfect catalog. He should be in everyone's Top 10 for sure.
"Lupe might be the most underrated artist in HipHop EVER"
no
His music is too conscious provoking thus he will never be a popular artist in this industry period.
I agree
1 LOVE 1 LIGHT He was in the late 00s. Since then rap standards have gone downhill and so did his career.
Hes my number #1 for sure n when i think about it its crazy how even when i was young i.think like 12 or 13 when i first heard him on touch the sky n then kick push i was a fan even though at the time everything went over my head
This song is a psychology class lesson, and we’re the students. It never gets old. Thanks for this masterpiece Lupe.
It’s like he was telling us a story. This song is so underrated and is definitely a masterpiece
This song dropped in 2012 making a commentary on the state of hip hop culture and social media... so relevant in 2020
Exhibit A - WAP
Agreed
This song was also ahead of it's time
Dude was way ahead of his time, his songs were unappreciated as moral decadence has eaten deep and eroded the core value of society. Listening to this guy is like reading a book, it begins with a historical background, challenges, realities and ends with a valuable lesson. Simply outstanding.
Bro he's alive
You don't listen to Lupe an come out dumb which is why he's left music aka blackmailed . He was dropping knowledge an a positive mindset
@@riddikssaga he's giving Lupe his flowers 💐 while he's still alive
It’s 2022 and I’m here to say Lupe was times ahead
You must've never listened to a hip hop artist by the name of Tupac Amaru Shakur. If you think Lupe is ahead of his time, give him a try. lol I do love Lupe though.
7 years later and this track is truer with every day that passes.......
Lupe Fiasco is for the people!!!
Blessings
✌🏿️❤️💪🏿✊🏿
Exactly what I am saying...song was sooo ahead of it's time
TRUTH!
💯🔥🙌🏾 Blessings
💪🏾Lupe
Still relevant today. Incredible 💯
Bro stepped into a time machine and dropped the hardest song of this generation a direct translation of the world we live in today
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No. He was describing what was already happening at the time. It just hasn't changed.
Everything about this song is happening right now and I think of this song every time I see young girls and it's heartbreaking. Lupe the 🐐
Understand the internet more than their parents
It’s like he was telling us about the future😭
@dominiquejones3805 like the parents know shit either? None of this is new. The past wasn't better! Stop with this bullshit of acting like people are worse now than the past, it's revisionist, rose tinted history!
Every modern single mother needs to listen to this song.
This is a masterpiece! I wish music like this was mainstream. This is what should be winning awards.
Olivia Wonka true
it doesn't work like that, it never did. Everything that's of substance takes effort to find, it can't just be on the surface. Just like God, just like love, one must show commitment to what is meaningful to receive.
Olivia Wonka winning award & Oscar award or mtv award own by Zionist
real talk, i used to love this idk how tf i forgot about this
@@eavesdropswhispers2598 well said
Looking back at it, Lupe was trying to warn us to what the music industry was trying to do to the culture. He was making great music with messages that stood up to the BS.
He sold out.
@@Go_Coup he sold a lot of records and sold out venues. He's not a sell out. He's pretty much the exact opposite of a sell out.
@@RealAmericanStar , he basically backtracked on the song so that he could be famous. You can find the interview if you want to. The industry wouldn’t support him until he sent the message they wanted him to send, he sent it, and they laughed in his face.
@Go_Coup
Dude what? Lupe is still making intelligent music. What are you talking about
@@Go_Coup explain? idk what are talkin about dumb it down
Gives me chills every time. It's a shame that most people won't even take it in :(
ikr...
they prefer to listen to lil yachty or uzi vert dumb down music
Everytime I hear it my skin crawls but this is the first time I watch the video and I had chills the whole time! I see moms out here on snapchat in the car with their daughters and the little girls are twerking to songs that say "I got a good thing going with a bad bitch" they are being poisoned :( it's so sad
@@kinghendogg4143 Crazy Yachty was just on IG live giving lupe his flowers
Sa-roc-"forever" ya gunna love this one
they busy with the illusions of this world
This young man has to be in the top ten of deepest lyricists in the hip hop scene. Truly a deep brother.
TOP 5
@@theruddyone6443 top 3
Probably the most profound rap song of the last 5 years. I played this for people in their 50's and 60's and their jaws dropped. He summed up the feeling everyone had but could never completely contextualize. This dude is a real asset.
He just explained what happened to a generation of kids not just women
Exactly bro. He saw it coming. It was common sense and now people acting shocked about it smh. I had this on repeat when it came out
The most intelligent rapper of this time. Big up and lots of love for Lupe. He's a rare kind of rapper. One with BRAIN.
On repeat still in 2023. This is what they should be playing for these young men and women. Instead of the 7 Rules that’s meant for grown women who have been misguided or taught wrong.
Lupe's vocab is one of the best I've heard.
Lupe is living proof Hip-Hop still has purpose and is far from dead. We NEED more artists like this.
I am glad that REAL HIP-HOP rappers is still going with songs like this. Lupe Fiasco keep doing your thang.
Listen to his other song 'Next To It' your whole view of him changes....
keziah moses He is human and allowed to be complex. Why can he not like ghetto shit and still be conscious? Pac was the same way. We Aquariuses are complex and are mentally open to everything. We observe, dissect and feed back knowledge from any source. We are true over thinkers.
"Next To It" is actually very lyrical!! The imagery and wordplay of it are just amazing. Listen to it again
U right on that one bro Fareal though, I agree most definitely because we are the most underrated, misunderstood and outspoken ones of the zodiac ..
I was born 1/26/94
Lupe brought me here because we share many similarities ..
i hate that term "real hip hop" what does that even mean??
He said it all, and we didnt pay attention cuz lupe was ahead of his time back when this was contreversial, he came out and exposed the society we dwell today. This song will never die.
He wasn’t ahead of his time. People have been talking about this stuff, for decades.
@@Go_CoupIndeed, but no in the manner in which he put it. The difference between inventing and innovating.
I love how he mentions the word "double entendre,"what he's doing there I feel like is forcing young people to look it up and see what it means. I love Lupé!! He has many "hidden" gems in his music.
Get this song back in mainstream rotation ASAP!!🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽😭
This is one of the best songs Hip Hop has ever produced. LF is a gifted and talented artist that stays under the radar instinctively because of his gifts. Thanks Lupe, Hip Hop needs you ✊🏿
This need to be played now!!!
damn this song brought a tear to my eye, great visual. the best piece of art I've seen/heard in a long time.
Felt the same. Really a masterpiece.
Then you should listen to I Wayne -can't satisfy her
The idea of reversing "Bad bitch" to "Bitch bad" is very interesting, as it's works in a way that makes you think it has a negative connotation when really in the hook it's showing what words you should really refer to a woman as to respect them. I like that.
Piña ColAda That's another good way to look at it.
It’s true but bitch mean dog if I’m not mistaken right
@@lisaknight377Exactly. We shouldn't degrade females by calling them dogs.
Crazy how these tracks stay off the Main "Streams" that flows to the minds of Millions....
People just don’t think when they listen to music. They enjoy the beat/sound more than anything.
A decade later this song is more relevant than ever.
I will never understand why he doesn't get the credit he deserves.
Because he doesn’t play their game.
Cause he didn’t dumb it down
Ask yourself who owns the record labels. You really think these ignorant rappers make it to the top from organic demand? Its media sponsored propaganda. These are the most influential forms of programming. People really gotta be stupid to not understand the amount of power in media. They arent gonna let just anyone have power over the human mind
@@dukes1993724he did dumb it down that 1 time😂💪🏾
Utterly brilliant. We need FAR more of this type of Hip Hop!
This is one song that speaks so much truth, I wonder why a UA-cam search doesn't auto fill for it, but keep on with the positivity my brother.
Listening to this in 2020 makes me realize how prophetic this song was.
This is the type of conscious music we need today
This gave me chills ... WOW !
yap, i bet it gave bitch.
Yeah it did the same for me when I first saw it.
This should have a billions views
People slept on and still sleeping on Lupe. Watch "Mural" live, interview of Ty Dolla $ign saying how "Next To It" was basically Lupe freestylin' in the studio, his song and video of "Words I Never Said." Dude made a song called "Dumb It Down" as a reference to what producers wanted him to do to make his music sell. Also check out a lyrics breakdown of "Gotta Eat."
I don't remember the last time I had to check the dictionary to understand the lyrics to a rap song. I am impressed, Mr. Lupe. You are amazing.
This should've been a highly rewarded song in 2012. It should have been the same in 2013. When music like this goes unheard, it hurts my heart.
FfejTball they dislike truth speaking like lowkey , Lupe fiasco , immortal techniques
After seeing this, you wish all explicit videos had 'paid actress' disclaimers clearly and simply written for kids to acknowledge & understand.
Big up to LUPE one of hip-hop's legends.
Such a PROFOUND ILLUSTRATION!!
Crazy how this song is still relevant to this day.
It will probably always be.
the young today need to hear this more than ever
spartan001191 bruh u serious
Honestly.
I've heard that the youth of today is conservative and moral, and they don't treat sex like a greeting. If this is true, all of it has happened despite the 'mainstream' and Hollywood pushing all of their bullshit. So, just imagine how life could be if the content that doesn't glorify crime, violence, and sexual promiscuity flourished.
spartan001191 I fell in love with this song some years ago
facts
This is one of the greatest Hip-hop songs ever made. We need more. We keep destroying each other
Lupe where you at come back with some 🔥 music for 2024 like this song back then
I was thinking bout how much I love Lupe, and needing to revisit. And now here we are, starting the day with a deeply layered masterpiece
Always coming back to this song. Amazingly written
Why does this not have more views? This is incredible.
I swear Lupe could have been a noble prize winning physicist.
Lyrics = Amazing!
Music Video = Well Directed!
This is something missing in 2015!
+und3rgr0undfr34k Try Testuo and Youth
Most underrated song ever.
Bars and a message!! Sadly, he'll never get the respect he deserves. EASILY, top 5 lyrically
Lupe was far ahead of his time when he released this masterpiece. Everything he highlighted in this song and video are coming in full circle in today’s time
This is my first time ever hearing this song. Yes I am young... I absolutely LOVE IT! I have 3 daughters and I do not want them to fall into the image of this world of trying to be a "bad bitch" I want them cherish their selves and their bodies and this is the perfect song to help encourage our young girls in this manic world! This song is a true master piece.
Thank you. 🧠
Lupe is AMAZING yet so underrated! People sleep on him but he is the truth in the booth!!!
has to be one of the best videos I have ever seen!!! message, storytelling, lyrical skills, Lupe is a true MC.
and then this day and age hit that man ain’t never lie
Song is dope af, but the video is one of the best clips I've ever seen. So many messages about advertising, portrayal of black people and black culture in media, etc. Lupe deserves so much more recognition.
One of the most underrated rappers today...
this track should have 30 million+ hits by now.
After a year, yes it should.
Every minority group in every country need people like you.
well said brotha
Efe Aydal everyone in general not just minority’s groups.
@@SuperKellx whites are the world's minority
Efe Aybi seni burada göreceğim aklıma gelmezdi :D
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Lupe been dat guy since niggas was still in high school
Talk to ‘em 2024 they’re still not ready to hear it.
Worth the entire 30 minutes I spent listening to your music and watching your videos. I will def support your flow. Stay up!
They need to bring it back one more time! This generation needs it
this song explains everything about social media culture today... whew!
That and CULTURE period.
Lupe is toooo real man!
This video is really good. I love that he brought in the black face to force the message even deeper!
Man man man when this came out I was a young now I got a daughter and every word in this song is resonating this man was ahead of his time
Only 3 million views... I feel the powers in the music industry are trying to drown out powerful messages from people like Lupe Fiasco.
Don't blame it on the industry, music fans have all the power to click on and support whatever they want, but most of the time they support trash.
I feel the same way. The voices making sense aren't funded and pushed the same as trash and disrespect and boofoonaree is it a form of brainwashing.
yep
Ppl just aren't paying attention to the best artist alive
ADAJ3 Except the industry doesn't promote this music. You can't click on what you can't find. Hence why OP says they're drowning it out.
Damn this song is deep yet so simple to understand. Brilliant.
Lupe Fiasco is an endangered artist. I'm sure he is the last hip hop artist that addresses real problems.
Dizzy Wright , Hopsin , J Cole , Kendrick Lamar , Joey Bada$$ ,
+TheDwoods14 I've kinda slept on big krit but I've been told numerous times he an great artist , so I'll have to check him out 😬
+Rico Suave Try out Lecrae. Filter out the nutty bible beater mentaility that bible beaters give him, and he's great
+Rico Suave try B.O.B
+Rico Suave There are a handful of rappers who do rap about real problems, but the sad thing is none of them are big as in like drake big or J. Cole big. It shows what our society wants to listen to lol. King Los is another one along with Logic.
Still one of the deepest rap song ever!!!!! Intellectually gotta be the best!!! Oh, I'm from South Carolina by the way, the South love Lupe!!!
My sociology professor is making us write an essay on this song
Your sociology teacher sounds like a cool person.
My English teacher too!
MrLolmaster101 Calm down.
that's dope
same
Still playing in 2020
Lupe be the Truth King
I just noticed how the movie theatre is a metaphor for perspective. First, we see it filled with clones of himself i.e. multiple perspectives and naive like young boy would be. Then we see him sitting by himself i.e. one perspective. You could think about it as being open minded versus close minded. Finally, the fact that he's in a theatre watching is an allegory for what you're teaching as a parent can limit your child's perspective as movies can. Lupe a straight genius lol this shits deep!
We each have a movie theatre in our minds. What we play and tune into is what we become.
i remember this album lowkey flopped hard for a lot of people back in 2012, but this record was so ahead of its time.
"they dont see a payed attress, just what makes a bad b#@%!" #TOO REAL
ikr, that line really struck me
+Julius Jere 👍Fa real!
Yep
Actress ... But g shit
It's "A paid actress" both in the song and in the lyrics.
It's painful how underrated Lupe is. His music has so much weight.
The Symbolism is deep with this one.
Symbolism? Are you kidding? The message is explicitly stated in the lyrics. It's not at all subtle.
Stephen Hotaling shut up and stop hating son
Stephen Hotaling this flew right over your head..
Jean Moke my man I think you misunderstood Stephen
Abdulkadir Ahmed I understood him pretty well actually, my comment was a sarcastic one and he blatantly pointed out the message being superficious (superficious in this case meaning its "explicitly stated") which everyone and their respective guardians had a revelation about upon hearing this piece of musical genius
Went from being a young teen listening to this to a mama of a two Littles. This song is so underappreciated.
this will forever be one of the realest songs ever... this shit is so true def a fav!
Lupe forever conscios👑 I just can't stop listening to this song this is so deep. Much love from South Africa 🌻🌞🌈🇿🇦
@PerfectBergers Hello there. No I did not loot, my side of town was quiet 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I’m in shock just how this man made music that will forever remain relevant
This is one of the most important songs in hip hop history.
I don't usually listen to this type of music but I heard it in a video with Storyboard P and really liked it.
Who the fuck asked you
...? no need for such hostility
lupe is one of those rappers with substance that manage to make it mainstream and that's rare
***** he is out there
You really came out of your neck about this "I don't usually listen to this type of music". You deserved to get cussed out
This song still relevant in 2019 🔥
💯🔥
@@ddj98 nar listen to this
ua-cam.com/video/rtFakzL7OBk/v-deo.html
2020
2022
This is absolutely brilliant!!! As a mother in 2020 I completely understand..
Insane how this one is slept on. This shit never got promoted to the masses
This is such a powerful song. Our generation is so confused when it comes to the dignity of our women (and men alike) partly because of the messages in music. This goes to show the psychological power that music can possess not just over an individual but of a generation. #HighlightTheHOPE
Why does this only have 5 million views? Lupe is a beautiful, talented genius, and I'm grateful I was introduced to his music this year. His light shines so brightly, it's blinding. Better late than never.
Such an underrated song. Such an important message
Lupe Fiasco is the.most underrated artist of our times....
The elite will never promo music like this
LOVE U LUPE FOR THIS 13 LOVE
Very ahead of its time
Heard this song on shade 45 in 2013. 11 yrs later it still goes hard and have a strong message.
This song is so good on many levels
I was one of those little girls that hes talking about. I still remember when my older brother played this song for me and I thought he was corny af. Now it's 10+ years later, and I'm trying to unlearn all the BS that society has fed me.
Bigs up
Lupe is criminally underrated
There should be a symposium on this song alone!!