Kanye West - Diamonds From Sierra Leone (Remix Feat. Jay-Z)

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  • Опубліковано 8 жов 2024
  • Artist: Kanye West featuring Jay-Z
    Song: Diamonds From Sierra Leone (Remix)
    Album: Late Registration
    Lyrics
    [Intro]
    Diamonds are forever
    They're all I need to please me
    They can't stimulate or tease me
    They won't leave in the night
    Have no fear that they might
    Desert me
    [Hook]
    "Diamonds are forever forever forever"
    Throw ya diamonds in the sky
    If you feel the vibe
    "Diamonds are forever forever forever"
    The ROC is still alive
    Everytime I rhyme
    "Forever and ever!"
    For ever ever? for ever ever? ever ever?
    Ever ever? ever ever? ever ever? ever ever?
    [Verse 1]
    Good Morning, this ain't Vietnam still
    People lose hands, legs, arms for real
    Little was known of Sierra Leone
    And how it connect to the diamonds we own
    When I speak of Diamonds in this song
    I ain't talkin bout the ones that be glown
    I'm talkin bout Rocafella, my home, my chain
    These ain't conflict diamonds,is they Jacob? don't lie to me mayne
    See, a part of me sayin' keep shinin',
    How? when I know of the blood diamonds
    Though it's thousands of miles away
    Sierra Leone connect to what we go through today
    Over here, its a drug trade, we die from drugs
    Over there, they die from what we buy from drugs
    The diamonds, the chains, the bracelets, the charmses
    I thought my Jesus Piece was so harmless
    'til I seen a picture of a shorty armless
    And here's the conflict
    It's in a black person's soul to rock that gold
    Spend ya whole life tryna get that ice
    On a polar rugby it look so nice
    How could somethin' so wrong make me feel so right, right?
    'fore I beat myself up like Ike
    You could still throw ya Rocafella diamond tonight, 'cause
    [Hook]
    [Verse 2]
    [Kanye]
    People askin' me is I'm gon' give my chain back (uh)
    That'll be the same day I give the game back (uh)
    You know the next question dog 'yo, where Dame at?'(uh)
    This track the Indian dance to bring our reign back (whoo!)
    'wassup wit you a Jay man, are ya'll okay man?'
    [Jay-Z]
    Yep!
    I got it from her 'ye damn!
    The chain remians, the gang is in tact
    The name is mine, I'll take blame for that
    The pressure's on, but guess who ain't gon' crack? (laughs)
    Part of me I had to laugh at that
    How could you falter when you're the rock of gibralter
    I had to get of the boat so I could walk on water
    This ain't no tour order, this is nothin to me
    Difficult takes a day, impossible takes a week
    I do this in my sleep,
    I sell Kilos of coke, (so?) I'm guessin' I can sell CD's
    I'm not a buisness man I'm a buisness, man
    Let me handle my buisness, damn!
    Kanyeez you got me, Freeway and Foxy
    YG', Teairra Mari, Petey watch me
    Bleek could be one hit away his whole career
    As long as I'm alive, he's a millionaire
    And even if I die, he's in my will somewhere
    So he can just kick back and chill somewhere, oh yeah
    He don't even have to write rhymes
    The Dynasty like my money last three lifetimes
    Shirley Bassey was in the rear sayin exactly
    What I was sayin practically me whole carreer
    The diamond is forever, I been mindin' this forever
    Now the Louis Vuitton Don's timin' couldn't be better
    People lined up to see the Titanic sinkin'
    Instead we rose from the ash like a phoenix
    If you watin for the end, the dynasty signed
    And what seemed like forever is a mighty long time
    I'm young bitches [laughs]
    Goodnight!

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  • @samlandry2798
    @samlandry2798 3 роки тому +1052

    I know Jays verse is fire, but Kanye’s is introspective and shines on conflict he views within the world, it’s amazing

    • @WyWid
      @WyWid 2 роки тому +51

      I’m not a businessman I’m a business, man!

    • @keithdavis7602
      @keithdavis7602 2 роки тому +34

      yeah Kanye was def spittin .

    • @Karl671
      @Karl671 2 роки тому +3

      Yup

    • @kabagal
      @kabagal 2 роки тому +38

      "They die from what we buy from drugs" 🔥

    • @thomasmartin6299
      @thomasmartin6299 2 роки тому

      Second to last album he was attached

  • @JesusCristo2002
    @JesusCristo2002 13 років тому +1018

    This beat gives me goosebumps. Say whatever you want about Kanye West - as a person. But there's one thing you can't deny, he's a musical genius.

  • @jamminmurken
    @jamminmurken 15 років тому +427

    "difficult takes a day, impossible takes a week" I love it.

    • @mwanamazala5088
      @mwanamazala5088 2 роки тому +12

      Really? He had to get off the boat so he can walk on water (Matthew 14:15). Difficult takes a day, impossible takes a week (Matthew 19:26). Can you try to guess who Jay-z is trying to claim he is?

    • @NainheddoMEEK
      @NainheddoMEEK 2 роки тому +3

      @@mwanamazala5088 😐

    • @Roy_MO
      @Roy_MO 2 роки тому

      @@mwanamazala5088 same bible said we are all Gods get tf off too much religiousness that was used and weaponized against black people for racism

    • @brandonlamb9067
      @brandonlamb9067 2 роки тому +4

      You’re not wrong. He basically blasphemed Christ in that verse. Also, in Empire State Of Mind; “Jesus can’t save you. Life starts when the church ends.”

    • @cha.numba1
      @cha.numba1 Рік тому

      U woke up and said this quote today and just NEEDED to come looking for the song as I start working

  • @freelikeyve
    @freelikeyve 10 років тому +545

    still one of the illest instrumentals ive ever heard in my life.

  • @USDApproved
    @USDApproved 12 років тому +325

    the way jay enters his verse is just masterful...

  • @bevynechabala9231
    @bevynechabala9231 7 місяців тому +14

    15 years down the line this is still a dope song

  • @xhenri6805
    @xhenri6805 15 років тому +478

    "I had to get off the boat so I could walk on water"
    Haha love this song.

    • @adamhall8812
      @adamhall8812 4 роки тому +19

      This line was STUPID HARD!!! 💯💯💯

    • @g-maneinsteineinstein8804
      @g-maneinsteineinstein8804 4 роки тому +26

      He is saying he is Peter. That is why He said he is the Rock. Peter is translated as Cephas which is rock and he is Rocafella or Roc or Roc nation

    • @WyWid
      @WyWid 3 роки тому +2

      The real question is are you still alive?

    • @HelixAdamOxford
      @HelixAdamOxford 3 роки тому

      @@WyWid 12 years isnt that long ago

    • @blakegorman3344
      @blakegorman3344 Рік тому +1

      On the canopy, my stamina be enough for Pamela Anderson Lee

  • @NYPDBLUE87
    @NYPDBLUE87 12 років тому +153

    One of the few remixes I love and in due part to Kanye's opening line,
    "Good moooorning, this ain't Vietnam, still, people losing legs, hands, arms, forreal."

    • @jonathanbarry5351
      @jonathanbarry5351 Рік тому

      Nice ,I taught it was c'mon man this ain't Vietnam

    • @shedparker
      @shedparker Рік тому +9

      @@jonathanbarry5351 Its a play on Robin Williams shouting, “Goooooood Morning Vietnam!!” in the movie GMV & also murder in the Chi similar to murder in the Vietnam War. Excellent writing.

    • @jonathanbarry5351
      @jonathanbarry5351 Рік тому +2

      @@shedparker damn makes alot of sense,

  • @ardaorhan
    @ardaorhan 10 років тому +373

    Jay's verse, nothing but quotables...

    • @mwanamazala5088
      @mwanamazala5088 2 роки тому +3

      large crowd gathered to see Jesus, only for him to rise on the third day after crucifixion (Luke 23:18-42). Jay-z is using a lot of sublime messages in this, and almost all his songs. " had to get off the boat so he can walk on water" (Matthew 14:15). "Difficult takes a day, impossible takes a week" (Matthew 19:26). Can you try to guess who Jay-z is trying to claim he is? Do you need more evidence? These are versus in other Jay-z songs, lets see if you can guess which songs there are..."Its the return of the vicar", "If Jesus is paying Lebron I am paying D-Wayde", "I am the rock (featuring Mavado, and Manado telling Jay-z (Jay-Hova) to guide him) etc. And lets look at Jay-z name closely after dropping the "z" from Jay, and adding the Hova, so now he is Jay Hova. Last but not least, how does Jay-z end his verse in the song "Never let me down?

    • @Roy_MO
      @Roy_MO 2 роки тому +1

      @@mwanamazala5088 again it’s in the Bible that we are all Gods

    • @yungbigboi6676
      @yungbigboi6676 Рік тому +1

      Jay betrayed YE

    • @Ianisatool
      @Ianisatool Рік тому

      @@Roy_MO no it doesn't say that. There's only 1 God and it's not us.

    • @kaptainkirk11
      @kaptainkirk11 Рік тому

      let them know

  • @rapdontheking4237
    @rapdontheking4237 2 роки тому +46

    Am from Sierra Leone bro I feel so good when I listen this song🇸🇱🇸🇱🇸🇱🇸🇱🇸🇱

  • @briank2025
    @briank2025 10 років тому +818

    Listen to Jay's part before you think he ruined the track. By far one of the best Jay's verses.

    • @WyWid
      @WyWid 3 роки тому +70

      @Joshua Khoury élève people were crazy. He killed it

    • @Zx14rrrrrrrrrrr
      @Zx14rrrrrrrrrrr 3 роки тому +57

      He out rapped Kanye with half a verse.

    • @davidtobias6893
      @davidtobias6893 3 роки тому +2

      Great handoff

    • @Zx14rrrrrrrrrrr
      @Zx14rrrrrrrrrrr 2 роки тому +7

      @JB barry I disagree but hey 🤷‍♂️

    • @Zx14rrrrrrrrrrr
      @Zx14rrrrrrrrrrr 2 роки тому +8

      @JB barry yea you said smoke. If you say it's close I can agree with you.. Smoke? Naaaa Jay had some fire lines.

  • @KingofSamba
    @KingofSamba 12 років тому +81

    "People lined up to see the Titanic sinkin, instead we rose from the ashes like a phoenix" WOW. What a line by Jigga, his whole verse is sick though. Kanye went in as well but Jay killed it.

    • @mwanamazala5088
      @mwanamazala5088 2 роки тому +1

      large crows gathered to see Jesus, only for him to rise on the third day after crucifixion (Luke 23:18-42). Jay-z is using a lot of sublime messages in this, and almost all his songs. " had to get off the boat so he can walk on water" (Matthew 14:15). "Difficult takes a day, impossible takes a week" (Matthew 19:26). Can you try to guess who Jay-z is trying to claim he is? Do you need more evidence? These are versus in other Jay-z songs, lets see if you can guess which songs there are..."Its the return of the vicar", "If Jesus is paying Lebron I am paying D-Wayde", "I am the rock (featuring Mavado, and Manado telling Jay-z (Jay-Hova) to guide him) etc. And lets look at Jay-z name closely after dropping the "z" from Jay, and adding the Hova, so now he is Jay Hova. Last but not least, how does Jay-z end his verse in the song "Never let me down?

  • @hdfloyd
    @hdfloyd 11 років тому +306

    This is nothing to me difficult takes a day impossible takes a week, im not a businessman im a BUSINESS man let me handle my business dam... classic!

    • @unknownx7252
      @unknownx7252 4 роки тому +6

      Got chills when I first heard that!

    • @josephkanu2778
      @josephkanu2778 3 роки тому +5

      Mad quotables from one verse

    • @mwanamazala5088
      @mwanamazala5088 2 роки тому +2

      @@unknownx7252 You should, coz its close to blasphemy. " had to get off the boat so he can walk on water" (Matthew 14:15). "Difficult takes a day, impossible takes a week" (Matthew 19:26). Can you try to guess who Jay-z is trying to claim he is?

    • @unknownx7252
      @unknownx7252 2 роки тому +1

      @@mwanamazala5088 depends on your beliefs. We all don't see the spiritual realm the same, it's all anecdotal.

    • @mwanamazala5088
      @mwanamazala5088 2 роки тому +4

      @@unknownx7252 fair enough. But at least you know what jigga is portraying himself as, and if you don't have a problem with that, at least you made a conscience choice.

  • @JessikahAznBabyy
    @JessikahAznBabyy 10 років тому +1851

    I'm not a businessman I'm a business.... MAYUUUUUUUUUUUUNNNNNNN!!

    • @therealjcon
      @therealjcon 5 років тому +168

      Let me handle my business, damn

    • @rockstatus90
      @rockstatus90 5 років тому +117

      A decade later and he a billionaire

    • @WyWid
      @WyWid 3 роки тому +11

      @@Outplayedqt listen to the song to see for yourself bro. Not that hard

    • @448DamonXX
      @448DamonXX 3 роки тому +9

      @@rockstatus90 2 years later and he’s richer

    • @outlawboxing1923
      @outlawboxing1923 3 роки тому +28

      Crazy didn’t even catch it when I first heard it so much shit he says flys over peoples head a genius on the 🎤

  • @josuey23
    @josuey23 Рік тому +77

    I usually have to replay Jay’s verse about 17 times before I move on to another song. Shit is too 🔥

  • @ZeusAVI
    @ZeusAVI 3 роки тому +126

    One of the best, if not THE best beat Kanye has ever produced. Jay-Z just annihilated the track with his incredible verse. Crazy.

  • @chrisvalle7249
    @chrisvalle7249 Рік тому +37

    The concept of this song is still so deep I don’t think anyone wants to talk about it. We die for these diamonds here in the state to floss, they die for the diamonds to stay alive.

  • @MCRisextremelygood
    @MCRisextremelygood 13 років тому +197

    Jay-Z has great lyrics on his verse."How could you falter, when you're the Rock Of Gibraltar? I'm not a businessman, I'm a business, man. Let me handle my business, damn."

    • @ivywoodxrecords
      @ivywoodxrecords 2 роки тому +10

      Dude how did he come up with that shit....LEGEND

    • @Zikliv
      @Zikliv Рік тому +4

      @ayooooooo6257 yea that was a shot at Dame for sure

  • @haddingtoniangcp2464
    @haddingtoniangcp2464 5 років тому +141

    "I got it from Ye. Damn!" What followed after I'm surprised the fire brigade weren't called.

  • @TheRonniemas
    @TheRonniemas 10 років тому +568

    Jay Z hook took this record to the next level.

    • @itsyoungmic
      @itsyoungmic 10 років тому +45

      Jay-Z ruins it for me

    • @SpeedBattleFury
      @SpeedBattleFury 10 років тому +48

      ***** I had to step off the boat to walk on water...juz that though

    • @CheB4900
      @CheB4900 10 років тому +40

      Steven Edelmann
      Bro wtf re you talking about Hova whole verse was on topic this was right after the dame dash and Hova roc a fella beak up. Roc-a-fella=Diamonds Diamonds are forever

    • @ingonitojones4252
      @ingonitojones4252 4 роки тому +31

      I came just for Jay's verse!

    • @ingonitojones4252
      @ingonitojones4252 4 роки тому +21

      @@itsyoungmic What?! Jigga slays it with such ease!

  • @ninjachannel007
    @ninjachannel007 Рік тому +28

    "Bleek could be one hit away his whole career/ As long as I'm alive he's a millionaire/ And even if I die he's in my will somewhere/ So he can just kick back and chill somewhere." This, for me, is when Jay became the GOAT. I was genuinely wondering how Bleek was doing when he said it the first time, and he let everyone know how real it is.

  • @Infaziation
    @Infaziation 9 років тому +302

    That Jay-Z verse is lyrically genius.

    • @Bleek17Six
      @Bleek17Six 9 років тому +18

      Facts

    • @ninjachannel007
      @ninjachannel007 9 років тому +10

      JayTheBig "Bleek could be one hit away his whole career/
      As long as I'm alive he's a millionaire/
      And even if I die he's in my will somewhere/
      So he could just kick back and chill somewhere/
      Oh yeah, he don't even have to write rhymes/
      The dynasty like my money last you three lifetimes..."
      I mean, if you followed from Coming of Age on Reasonable Doubt to that sequence of lines...and you wondered what happened to Bleek, that's what. lol

    • @Bleek17Six
      @Bleek17Six 9 років тому +3

      Lol word , Bleek kicked back chilling some where right now 💯

    • @ninjachannel007
      @ninjachannel007 9 років тому +1

      Jodie Martinez What most don't know is that all four of Bleek's solo albums sold at least 500,000 copies (gold).

    • @TheFreesubs12
      @TheFreesubs12 9 років тому +2

      JayTheBig
      Im not a business man Im A BUSINESSMAN

  • @Jodoronnie
    @Jodoronnie 15 років тому +37

    "I'm not a a businessman, I'm a business Mannn." "These ain't conflict diamonds, is they, don't lie to me man." Kanye and Jay Z are sick lyricists. Thanks to Kanye for shouting Africa and shedding light on conflict diamonds. I love you Africa.

  • @Germanshepherdloverx
    @Germanshepherdloverx 11 років тому +130

    One of the most under appreciated songs. Jay-Z, I salute you.

  • @Critchy39
    @Critchy39 15 років тому +98

    "People lined up to see the Titanic sinkin'
    Instead we rose from the ash like a phoenix"
    Sick!

    • @mwanamazala5088
      @mwanamazala5088 2 роки тому +1

      large crows gathered to see Jesus, only for him to rise on the third day after crucifixion (Luke 23:18-42). Jay-z is using a lot of sublime messages in this, and almost all his songs. " had to get off the boat so he can walk on water" (Matthew 14:15). "Difficult takes a day, impossible takes a week" (Matthew 19:26). Can you try to guess who Jay-z is trying to claim he is? Do you need more evidence? These are versus in other Jay-z songs, lets see if you can guess which songs there are..."Its the return of the vicar", "If Jesus is paying Lebron I am paying D-Wayde", "I am the rock (featuring Mavado, and Manado telling Jay-z (Jay-Hova) to guide him) etc. And lets look at Jay-z name closely after dropping the "z" from Jay, and adding the Hova, so now he is Jay Hova. Last but not least, how does Jay-z end his verse in the song "Never let me down?

  • @christopherbolanos2480
    @christopherbolanos2480 2 роки тому +16

    "This track is that Indian dance to bring our rain back" one of my favorite quotes that gives me what I need everytime .

  • @harloxx
    @harloxx 11 років тому +137

    Jay Z's verse, wow just wow!!

    • @adamhall8812
      @adamhall8812 4 роки тому +4

      Swear it was!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @mwanamazala5088
      @mwanamazala5088 2 роки тому +1

      large crows gathered to see Jesus, only for him to rise on the third day after crucifixion (Luke 23:18-42). Jay-z is using a lot of sublime messages in this, and almost all his songs. " had to get off the boat so he can walk on water" (Matthew 14:15). "Difficult takes a day, impossible takes a week" (Matthew 19:26). Can you try to guess who Jay-z is trying to claim he is? Do you need more evidence? These are versus in other Jay-z songs, lets see if you can guess which songs there are..."Its the return of the vicar", "If Jesus is paying Lebron I am paying D-Wayde", "I am the rock (featuring Mavado, and Manado telling Jay-z (Jay-Hova) to guide him) etc. And lets look at Jay-z name closely after dropping the "z" from Jay, and adding the Hova, so now he is Jay Hova. Last but not least, how does Jay-z end his verse in the song "Never let me down?

  • @Amari19_
    @Amari19_ 2 роки тому +27

    Had to replay Jay's verse over and over and over!!!

  • @younggjay23
    @younggjay23 13 років тому +178

    "On that "Diamonds" remix, I swore I spazzed
    Then my Big Brother came through and kicked my ass ♥"

    • @Martin-vi4hp
      @Martin-vi4hp 4 роки тому +7

      🤙🤘🖖🤞✌🖐✋👌🖕🤝

    • @yawoppong-nyarko42
      @yawoppong-nyarko42 4 роки тому +7

      This line brought me here in Nov 2019.😎

    • @RGift1
      @RGift1 4 роки тому +6

      Trust a Big Brother to give you a good whopping.

  • @SoulsStealerGames
    @SoulsStealerGames 11 років тому +457

    I never realized how much Jay-z killed Kanye's verse until i noticed this Big Brother line

  • @Backwooddevil
    @Backwooddevil 9 років тому +136

    Kanye's verse is so damn dope. People don't really think about the real cost of the jewels they wear or the clothes they wear because it's easier to not think about it.
    Jay-Z just switched real diamonds for roc nation which is genius in its self. One of my favorite songs period.

    • @g-maneinsteineinstein8804
      @g-maneinsteineinstein8804 3 роки тому +9

      Kanye did it in the original song. It's only in this remix that Kanye talk about Sierra Leone

  • @bossmotorssouthafrica2612
    @bossmotorssouthafrica2612 3 місяці тому +5

    I got it from here, 'Ye, damn 🔥2024🔥 Kanyeez you got me 💔🎯🙏🏿 Young brother was trying to embarrass big brother. But big brother handled him lyrically 👑👌

  • @DjIceCnS
    @DjIceCnS 3 роки тому +41

    A Rap Song cant go wrong when Kanye produced it and Jay rapped on it.
    People always mention Eminem and Dre or Snoop and Dre, Puffy and BIG, but Kanye and Jay are like a much better Production Rapper Duo

  • @vitaminq4348
    @vitaminq4348 Рік тому +8

    2023 and this remix still one of the best collabs ever. Beat🔥 Ye Verse 🔥 Jay verse 🔥 Shirley Bassey Sample 🔥 FLAWLESS VICTORY!

  • @shaftmonkey
    @shaftmonkey 2 роки тому +11

    Think about how genius Kanye’s verse is, connecting blood diamonds to the shit we glorify over here. Fucking sick

  • @JTHEGOD15
    @JTHEGOD15 11 років тому +12

    jigga killed this track especially the way he opened his verse wow just classic

  • @dmercy8477
    @dmercy8477 2 роки тому +25

    This is still my favorite Jay-Z verse of all time. Kanye killed it too but Jay’s verse is too iconic and has too many quotables. Classic Remix.

  • @TheBookOfSammy
    @TheBookOfSammy Рік тому +12

    18+ years later and the replay value is richer than ever.

  • @arkimusthewriter256
    @arkimusthewriter256 9 років тому +23

    "Bleek could be one hit away his whole career, as long as I'm alive he's a millionare, and even if I die he in my will somewhere, so he could just kick back and chill somewhere, oh yeah" jay gotz mad love for bleek

  • @LeeLid337
    @LeeLid337 9 років тому +92

    I thought my Jesus piece was so harmless, till I seen a picture of a shorty armless.

  • @moono123
    @moono123 11 років тому +100

    1 of Jay Z's best verses EVER!

    • @mwanamazala5088
      @mwanamazala5088 2 роки тому +2

      large crows gathered to see Jesus, only for him to rise on the third day after crucifixion (Luke 23:18-42). Jay-z is using a lot of sublime messages in this, and almost all his songs. " had to get off the boat so he can walk on water" (Matthew 14:15). "Difficult takes a day, impossible takes a week" (Matthew 19:26). Can you try to guess who Jay-z is trying to claim he is? Do you need more evidence? These are versus in other Jay-z songs, lets see if you can guess which songs there are..."Its the return of the vicar", "If Jesus is paying Lebron I am paying D-Wayde", "I am the rock (featuring Mavado, and Manado telling Jay-z (Jay-Hova) to guide him) etc. And lets look at Jay-z name closely after dropping the "z" from Jay, and adding the Hova, so now he is Jay Hova. Last but not least, how does Jay-z end his verse in the song "Never let me down?

    • @mwanamazala5088
      @mwanamazala5088 2 роки тому

      @@sparkie4604 well, then how generous am I to share knowledge for free. You are welcome dear.

    • @DarkshadowXD63
      @DarkshadowXD63 Рік тому

      @Mwana Mazala Who you know flow vicious as me?
      Yet so religiously, that's why they call me Hov'
      I get the spoils 'cause the victor is me~ Blueprint 2

  • @ardaorhan
    @ardaorhan 12 років тому +128

    Jay verse is straight legendary here
    "How could you falter when you're the Rock of Gibraltar?
    I had to get off the boat so I could walk on water"

    • @mwanamazala5088
      @mwanamazala5088 2 роки тому +7

      large crows gathered to see Jesus, only for him to rise on the third day after crucifixion (Luke 23:18-42). Jay-z is using a lot of sublime messages in this, and almost all his songs. " had to get off the boat so he can walk on water" (Matthew 14:15). "Difficult takes a day, impossible takes a week" (Matthew 19:26). Can you try to guess who Jay-z is trying to claim he is? Do you need more evidence? These are versus in other Jay-z songs, lets see if you can guess which songs there are..."Its the return of the vicar", "If Jesus is paying Lebron I am paying D-Wayde", "I am the rock (featuring Mavado, and Manado telling Jay-z (Jay-Hova) to guide him) etc. And lets look at Jay-z name closely after dropping the "z" from Jay, and adding the Hova, so now he is Jay Hova. Last but not least, how does Jay-z end his verse in the song "Never let me down?

    • @bigman6007
      @bigman6007 2 роки тому +2

      @@mwanamazala5088 bro its been 10 years

  • @tto-cv4go
    @tto-cv4go 2 роки тому +34

    Maybe I'm in the minority, but
    Kanye's line: "Over here it's the drug trade we die from drugs. Over there they die from what we buy from drugs" is underrated

  • @CustomFitted
    @CustomFitted 12 років тому +61

    "shirley bassey's in the rear sayin exactly"
    "what ive been sayin practically my whole career"
    "the diamond is forever, ive been minin this forever"
    "now the louis vutton don's timin couldnt be better"
    legendary lines from jay.........

  • @UndertaleFan-cx2mc
    @UndertaleFan-cx2mc 2 місяці тому +4

    Putting this song on the album twice, as a remix and the normal track, was an amazing idea

  • @jimmybluntz6882
    @jimmybluntz6882 9 місяців тому +10

    Difficult takes a day, impossible takes a week 🔥

  • @Magnus1718
    @Magnus1718 3 роки тому +22

    The pressure's on, but guess who ain't gonna crack? 🤣🤣🤣Haha, pardon me, I had to laugh at that

  • @bigdrestylz229
    @bigdrestylz229 13 років тому +17

    jay and kanye together is genius and a gift to hip hop!

  • @roychi
    @roychi 15 років тому +68

    this will always be one of kanye's best beats ever.

    • @voss9352
      @voss9352 2 роки тому +9

      this aged well

    • @roychi
      @roychi 2 роки тому +10

      @@voss9352 I don't get it. It's still one of Kanye's best beats ever. Or are you saying that this beat aged well?

    • @voss9352
      @voss9352 2 роки тому +21

      @@roychi im saying it's still one of his best. it's crazy that you called it 13 years ago lol

    • @roychi
      @roychi 2 роки тому +5

      @@voss9352lol ok yeah, def still so good. i miss old kanye

    • @neip5391
      @neip5391 2 роки тому +18

      @@roychi crazy that you're still around

  • @JojoEnt.
    @JojoEnt. 2 роки тому +10

    One of the greatest beats ever and one of Ye's best song

  • @aharewoo
    @aharewoo 14 років тому +12

    Listen to what the song is really about. It has a great message about what really goes on in Sierra Leone with the diamonds. It's not about the rap here' it's about the message Kanye is trying to deliver.

  • @blaze406
    @blaze406 2 роки тому +11

    Yeats later this still one of the rawest tracks of all time. They both went insane!

  • @yadig102888
    @yadig102888 15 років тому +20

    JAYZ IS A BEAST!
    A Dynasty like my money last 3 LIFEtimes!!!

  • @Pacman_131
    @Pacman_131 4 місяці тому +2

    Type of song that gets you bumping in your car speakers. Kanye's music just knows how to gets you hyped with his beats

  • @xhenri6805
    @xhenri6805 15 років тому +69

    Awesome song. Love Jay-Z's verse.
    "I had to get off the boat so I could walk on water"

    • @joshcrook6975
      @joshcrook6975 2 роки тому +11

      Damn you left this comment when I was 2 years old

    • @121kn2
      @121kn2 2 роки тому +1

      @@joshcrook6975 damn

    • @nightlymoss1361
      @nightlymoss1361 2 роки тому +3

      hope you’re still a kanye fan

    • @cyber_t_
      @cyber_t_ 2 роки тому +1

      @@joshcrook6975 🤣🤣🤣

  • @KOVIK
    @KOVIK 13 років тому +16

    I've only heard a few extra seconds of the original singer's track now, and it already gives me chills.

  • @SirManyNames
    @SirManyNames 10 років тому +93

    Magic & Jordan one track

    • @emericask822
      @emericask822 5 років тому +1

      TM Curtis Jr need watch the throne 2

  • @guerillabeats2404
    @guerillabeats2404 2 роки тому +66

    Not a Kanye fan but once a year I have to sit back and listen to this masterpiece of production

    • @dodsonboys
      @dodsonboys 2 роки тому

      Hell yeah main

    • @clipsnedits12
      @clipsnedits12 Рік тому +4

      you can hate him as a person, but not as a artist

    • @GU__NI
      @GU__NI Рік тому +3

      That makes you fan 😆

    • @guerillabeats2404
      @guerillabeats2404 Рік тому +6

      @@clipsnedits12 I dont hate anyone except warlords & venture capitalists.

    • @ZotzPhasmo
      @ZotzPhasmo Рік тому

      @@GU__NI listening to a song once a year does not make you a fan of an artist... even if it was just 10 times a year still no...

  • @TheNeshkey
    @TheNeshkey Рік тому +4

    Every single word in Kanye's lines hit HARD!!!

  • @bryanfury512
    @bryanfury512 3 місяці тому +6

    Damn I miss this Kanye.

  • @Mr.MarcM3366
    @Mr.MarcM3366 9 років тому +44

    Jay flipped the meaning of the title diamonds are Foreva , meaning rocafella is foreva ... The diamond is the sign for the roc ... U guys saying Jay rapped off topic are just dumb ....he talked about himself the current state of his diamond meaning his label u fools !!!!... That verse was cold and some of u need to listen again !!!!

    • @scottboys4js
      @scottboys4js 9 років тому +7

      Thank you a least someone understood the concept

    • @keatelaar
      @keatelaar 9 років тому

      Didn't he give rocafella to kanye? don't shoot me if I'm wrong

    • @user3086
      @user3086 9 років тому +6

      Steven Edelmann "On that "Diamonds" remix I swore I spazzed
      Then my big brother came through and kicked my ass"-Kanye West, Big Brother verse 3
      Even kanye admitted that Jay killed him on this verse but you're entitled to your opinion as a fan and individual. It's all open to interpretation.

    • @AsceticPriest
      @AsceticPriest 9 років тому +1

      Steven Edelmann lol "vapid" and "banal" - such a try hard on such a minor issue.

    • @Megan-pn4wy
      @Megan-pn4wy 9 років тому

      Fred Nietzsche I think most sixth graders could use those words correctly in a sentence.

  • @rejachemno
    @rejachemno 12 років тому +113

    "As long as I'm alive, he's a millionaire." I'd love to be in Bleek's position.

    • @brainstormmusic3056
      @brainstormmusic3056 5 років тому +4

      I Swear

    • @iantembo3571
      @iantembo3571 3 роки тому +10

      Even if I die he's in my will somewhere.

    • @Nosent426
      @Nosent426 3 роки тому +1

      Next thing you know you’re dead by the age of 33

    • @Designed1
      @Designed1 3 роки тому +5

      "As long as Jay a millionaire Imma never go broke"

  • @585BO
    @585BO 9 років тому +14

    Kanye West killed the Hov verse took the song to a whole nother level

  • @darkelf919
    @darkelf919 12 років тому +13

    This was like one of the first rap songs I actually remember finding on my own.

  • @goldimage
    @goldimage 15 років тому +13

    Jay mentioning that Bleek is always gonna be secured financially was sick. I Respect That.

  • @princeozoemena1427
    @princeozoemena1427 6 місяців тому +1

    "best n deepest rap lyrics ever"
    - Oz Zagalo

  • @yurksemesh
    @yurksemesh  15 років тому +5

    Actually read the lyrics before calling people ignorant please.
    He raps about rocafella and actual diamonds as well.

  • @erickwilliam6795
    @erickwilliam6795 7 місяців тому +1

    Jay zs best verse in ly opinion. Less complex than others, but the most emotional and motivating . He floated on this

  • @anthonylopez382
    @anthonylopez382 9 років тому +80

    kanye west and jay z best duo ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever.......

  • @mdman237
    @mdman237 11 років тому +6

    Probably the best hand off of the mic I've ever heard.

  • @StacyMurphy-io3rf
    @StacyMurphy-io3rf 2 місяці тому +3

    You need to leave this place fast when it goes out, run fly, far

  • @bobshreder9435
    @bobshreder9435 11 років тому +6

    Kanye always knows what he's doing, each and every time we doubted it, we were always proven wrong in masses. I dont doubt him anymore

  • @tfberry4
    @tfberry4 12 років тому +6

    Jay's verse referred to his breakup with Rocafella brass (Dame and Big) and it ties in perfectly with the title. Big Brother definitely kick his ass.

  • @romanfranklin5
    @romanfranklin5 4 місяці тому +2

    If your waiting for the end, the dynasty sign, it will seem like forever; is a mighty long time.!

  • @reneemartin943
    @reneemartin943 2 роки тому +7

    Kanye kilt his verse 💯💯💯

  • @silentnight6237
    @silentnight6237 3 роки тому +9

    Listening and loving this during 2021 Lockdown.

  • @NickMood
    @NickMood 9 років тому +31

    On that Diamonds remix, I swore I spazz.
    Then big brother came through and kicked my ass.

    • @pinkricky4016
      @pinkricky4016 8 років тому +4

      Sibling rivalry, only I could see

  • @janschoenmakers1408
    @janschoenmakers1408 Рік тому +7

    Much love for this gem. On fire. Still one of the best rap tracks ever.

  • @mcalsooner91
    @mcalsooner91 12 років тому +9

    I can't say it any better. Kanye as a mainstream musician is at the top of his game but as a rapper who speaks from the heart died a long time ago.

  • @e1ectr0z76
    @e1ectr0z76 7 місяців тому +1

    20 years later and still one of the greatest songs of all time

  • @Jorge-nb4fz
    @Jorge-nb4fz Рік тому +4

    2023 just to revisit greatness

  • @reekidfan1
    @reekidfan1 Рік тому +3

    I’ve always loved this version more than the original. He really brings to light the ongoing issue of blood diamonds. If only this was paired with the music video

  • @bosslover1646
    @bosslover1646 3 роки тому +4

    This song reminds me in my high school days hip hop was still on fire 🔥🔥🔥 ..... Wu is still here in 2021 👌✌️

  • @Hard1A1Way
    @Hard1A1Way 15 років тому +16

    AMAZING REMIX! and great meaning! and Jova was on point like always.

  • @pauldenino6524
    @pauldenino6524 9 місяців тому +2

    Intro gives me the chills

  • @patrickharper499
    @patrickharper499 10 років тому +28

    difficult takes a day impossible takes a week!!!!

    • @cardockyloveslife82
      @cardockyloveslife82 10 років тому +1

      When Jay spitted that part on his verse it simply went over my head mentally lol . I still don't know what he meant by " difficult takes a day , impossible takes a week!"

    • @patrickharper499
      @patrickharper499 10 років тому +5

      lol i recon he means theres no challenge he cannot over-come.

    • @cardockyloveslife82
      @cardockyloveslife82 10 років тому +2

      Thanks for the clarification pal. And people on this thread or video don't think Jay-Z is one of the best MC's/lyricist of all-time . Jay -Z put Kanye on to the rap game . There wouldn't be a Kanye without yours truly . Jiggaman

    • @patrickharper499
      @patrickharper499 10 років тому +1

      Yeah he is mega-talented, i think people compare people to much, kanye , nas ,Jay are all different but are all extremely talented

  • @asharma4490
    @asharma4490 Рік тому +1

    Wasn’t messin around when he said “yup, I got it from here ye” DAMN!!

  • @R.L.330
    @R.L.330 3 місяці тому +4

    A masterpiece!!

  • @dwaynegatewood1568
    @dwaynegatewood1568 Рік тому +1

    Jay went so hard on this remix. Quotable after quotable!!

  • @lazer1235
    @lazer1235 11 років тому +15

    the background screaming at 2:40 - 2:45 is soooo sick

    • @MrLobjan
      @MrLobjan 10 років тому +5

      fuck a madrid fan

    • @franksinatra8467
      @franksinatra8467 10 років тому

      danny brown
      how that does have anything to what he just implied ? troll much ?

    • @MrLobjan
      @MrLobjan 10 років тому +2

      it's a playfull joke from a barca fan. now fuck off - not a playfull one

    • @lazer1235
      @lazer1235 10 років тому +2

      danny brown fuck barcelona

    • @charnnn
      @charnnn 5 років тому

      @@lazer1235 I AM THE ONE WHO KNOCKS

  • @paoloangelino24
    @paoloangelino24 3 роки тому +37

    "I'm not a businessman, I'm a BUSINESS man!"

    • @gttttr7122
      @gttttr7122 3 роки тому +5

      "let me handle my business Dame " not alot of ppl caught that

  • @kevonbray8002
    @kevonbray8002 9 років тому +18

    Top 5 Hov verse ever!!!!

  • @feetandfootball
    @feetandfootball 12 років тому +11

    no matter how difficult or impossible something is jay can get it done and get it done fast

    • @mwanamazala5088
      @mwanamazala5088 2 роки тому

      large crows gathered to see Jesus, only for him to rise on the third day after crucifixion (Luke 23:18-42). Jay-z is using a lot of sublime messages in this, and almost all his songs. " had to get off the boat so he can walk on water" (Matthew 14:15). "Difficult takes a day, impossible takes a week" (Matthew 19:26). Can you try to guess who Jay-z is trying to claim he is? Do you need more evidence? These are versus in other Jay-z songs, lets see if you can guess which songs there are..."Its the return of the vicar", "If Jesus is paying Lebron I am paying D-Wayde", "I am the rock (featuring Mavado, and Manado telling Jay-z (Jay-Hova) to guide him) etc. And lets look at Jay-z name closely after dropping the "z" from Jay, and adding the Hova, so now he is Jay Hova. Last but not least, how does Jay-z end his verse in the song "Never let me down?

  • @Empecrator
    @Empecrator 14 років тому +11

    Increible, estos 2 MC's se salen en cada track

  • @TimeiPass
    @TimeiPass 13 років тому +10

    "Had to get off the boat, to walk on water" damn

  • @bttrahan
    @bttrahan 15 років тому +13

    "How could you falter when youre the Rock of Gibralter, I had to get off the boat so I could walk on water" - Jay-Z
    WOW!!!

    • @mwanamazala5088
      @mwanamazala5088 2 роки тому

      large crows gathered to see Jesus, only for him to rise on the third day after crucifixion (Luke 23:18-42). Jay-z is using a lot of sublime messages in this, and almost all his songs. " had to get off the boat so he can walk on water" (Matthew 14:15). "Difficult takes a day, impossible takes a week" (Matthew 19:26). Can you try to guess who Jay-z is trying to claim he is? Do you need more evidence? These are versus in other Jay-z songs, lets see if you can guess which songs there are..."Its the return of the vicar", "If Jesus is paying Lebron I am paying D-Wayde", "I am the rock (featuring Mavado, and Manado telling Jay-z (Jay-Hova) to guide him) etc. And lets look at Jay-z name closely after dropping the "z" from Jay, and adding the Hova, so now he is Jay Hova. Last but not least, how does Jay-z end his verse in the song "Never let me down?

  • @him8206
    @him8206 4 роки тому +8

    Still the best mashup I’ve ever heard

    • @benja303
      @benja303 3 роки тому +3

      its not a mashup

  • @Critchy39
    @Critchy39 14 років тому +6

    I'm not a businessman, I'm a business, man
    Let me handle my buisness, damn!
    Wow! Jay is a lyrical beast.

  • @emily76442
    @emily76442 12 років тому +4

    My social studies made us listen to this song.
    Great words to teach.

  • @fiiiftyfour
    @fiiiftyfour 2 роки тому +3

    Ye writing a new verse for the remix is still so cold