It's saying that each of us are sometimes a little overly impressed with the things we do and poking fun at that in a creative way. Most people who have heard the song see the humor in it and think the song and video are great. Only when this video made it to the front of UA-cam did I started to notice negative comments. I think that's saying something right there. I think it's hilarious that someone would call me a mainstream rapper!
I've written plenty a verse against corrupt governments, unjust systems as well motivational pieces to make people who are down feel inspired. I'm almost known to be a "blue coller" rapper. There top that! (get it.) By the way Eligh loves the song Artsy, Clean Nikes has nothing to do with Nikes, I know Artsier is not a word, and I'm probably one of the least cocky rap artists you'll ever meet. Come out to a show, I spend time with my fans at every one of them. Thank you. Peace. The Grouch
Thank you for that (sarcasm). Anyone who knows anything about my career knows that I've been an independent artist my whole career (13+ years). I come from the very forward thinking San Francisco Bay Area. I happen to drive a vehicle that runs on 100% vegetable oil, practice yoga and have written a number of positive songs about women.I have no problem with trendy lesbian dreadlocked thespians. Dare I say it, they do exist.
Grouch is the shit. I use to get blazed to his dvd all the time. I am sober now but have some fond memories. Great flow and great song. This song kills shit!
I got mad respect for The Grouch as a hip hop artist a Truthful, Uplifting and Enlightening message in almost all his music.. props to the grouch for revitalizing the hip hop industry with something real for a change..
shoutout to Tony hawk games,,,,The Grouch probably belongs in one of the most potent, soulful, grand, and real hiphop collectives existing that goes by the Living Legends.....Third eye hiphop is a trend these days and some of it is real shit however this is ahead of it's time third eye hiphop
Yes yes yes, I don't care how old this it...this is a lovely diss record .Sweet, even the music sounds like art.still,I listen to this 3 times every day.
I can't believe some of you people. If you don't like the song that's one thing. If you can't understand that I'm not seriously "talking shit" about people then it is you that have the problem. disannAPP, I noticed that you are in Sweden. Maybe there is some sort of language barrier going on here. The song is obviously extremely sarcastic. It's making fun of people who think they're better,cooler,smarter,more fashionable,healthier etc. than other people and make a competition out of it.
"i recycle too, kinda like you. i look cleaner, grown demeaner, wear deodarant, registered voter and a tree hugger too. not in these clothes, me loving you but it's gotta be both ways." that's fresh. i love Grouch. he's real talk.
so dope.. at first i thought he was saying that all that stuff wasn't cool lol.. but then i realized that hes just saying that people do certain things just for an artsy image.. and i thought he was saying that HES more artsy than everyone but then i realized that hes saying what hes saying, that other people aren't any more artsy then him just because of things they do for the image.. not as confusing as i just made it out to be...
Since before that, the point is that fashion doesn't necessarily define how "artsy" one is. At the same time a "hipster" can be unique and innovative, but some are just trendy and in it to look the part.
WOW. For a while Ive been looking for some vocal hiphop with lyrics and imagery that i can actually identify with. Thankyou Grouch, will def be chasing more of his shizz :)
Best thing is he's making damn sharp points about labels, society, real deep shit... People should start looking at each other and think, not just play life like a game. Artsy and aware, keep up the good work.
I totally agree. I think anything can be labeled art, even if someone doesn't interact with it in the same way. Drawings and ideas that came from Leonardo Da Vince for example, were viewed as crazy talk in their era. We now look upon the trials and reflections of people past and progress from their manner of thinking to improve or define something new.
The video is so dope. The song is cool too, reminding everyone just to be themselves cause whether you wanna be radio or underground you still wanna be rather than be doing.
This video is beautiful. Well done to the crew responsible for bring such an original and gorgeous piece of art to behold. I have no doubt this will influence an untold number of new and daring artists. Once again, well done guys, I sincerely hope we will see more from you in the future. -Milner1
We ran a small farm in an artist collective space for a living. The pretentiousness of many residents was baffling. This song always came to mind, and it made me laugh. Thanks y'all.
Grouch produced this track. Yo we got nominated for best Hip Hop video in the MVPA awards! Grouch next to Snoop Dogg and Common. We're doin it! Make sure you download the Hi Res version from Itunes to peep all of the detail I put into the animation, half of the hotness can't be seen on this UA-cam version.
Colorful vocab watch the low jab mike Tyson punch out ...u have to dodge all of them cuz he punches threw the blocks and u have to start all over that game was hard
did anyone else notice that guy with horns that pops up on the tv at about 00:12 seconds? weird... grouch always been dope. since the 90's. way ahead of his time man... and very underrated
Love it! You have a great amount of talent. I love your message! People have to realize that artsy isn't about falling into all these stereotypes. It's about being yourself, comfortable, creative, and imaginative. When you become a stereotype to make yourself feel better than other people: that is when you are only serving your ego. You have to know that you are doing what you are doing because it completes you, fulfills you or betters you in some way. Excellent vid. Instant fave!
It's saying that each of us are sometimes a little overly impressed with the things we do and poking fun at that in a creative way. Most people who have heard the song see the humor in it and think the song and video are great. Only when this video made it to the front of UA-cam did I started to notice negative comments. I think that's saying something right there. I think it's hilarious that someone would call me a mainstream rapper!
Y'all are the best collective in rap history.
Theres a reason as why you guys are called living legends
True and it’s overly represented in artsy communities. I live near Joshua Tree, Ca and it’s like this song was written about the people there.
You inspire me. I would love to show you my music, you taught me by demonstration. it's ok to be different.thank you Thank you. ❤️😘
At a certain point I feel like we seriously have to learn to tune the whack out or just completely implode inevitably...
I've written plenty a verse against corrupt governments, unjust systems as well motivational pieces to make people who are down feel inspired. I'm almost known to be a "blue coller" rapper. There top that! (get it.)
By the way Eligh loves the song Artsy, Clean Nikes has nothing to do with Nikes, I know Artsier is not a word, and I'm probably one of the least cocky rap artists you'll ever meet. Come out to a show, I spend time with my fans at every one of them. Thank you. Peace. The Grouch
Will always remember seeing you guys perform in South Lake Tahoe on my bday 4/29/23 🙏🏻 G & E
Way better than anything of today... thanks dude.
It's good to be a polarizing figure, it means you're doing something right! Own it and never back down! Thanks for the amazing music over the years!
Thank you for that (sarcasm). Anyone who knows anything about my career knows that I've been an independent artist my whole career (13+ years). I come from the very forward thinking San Francisco Bay Area. I happen to drive a vehicle that runs on 100% vegetable oil, practice yoga and have written a number of positive songs about women.I have no problem with trendy lesbian dreadlocked thespians. Dare I say it, they do exist.
But are you Corey#1 or #2 lol
Always keep it up cypher for life local CA underground hip hop from the 530 and 916 homie
Oh San Fran what happened to you? Hidden behind all those masks shaking in your boots. You used to be so happy and carefree.
almost 7 years ago and still dope
12 years pimp... still slappin
13 years and still underrated but fire🔥
@@lupitaservin1994 14 years and aging like fine wine
16 years. yup. still checks out
this track proves so true back then and to date...
This makes me want to break dance, and I'm fat and have a bad knee
YOLO
😂😂
So darn funny!!
Phat bad knee b-boy, yo.
You just made me lol myself
This is still very relevant in 2016.
funniest comment and username combo in the history of youtube lmaooo
Its so relevant I thought this was a brand new song the first time I hear it last year.
Nobody 2020, still going! Lol
Full on 2020!
@@cubethai Congratulations for still being alive! I would have never guessed how things would be in a few years.
Song holds up as time goes on.
***SO TIMELESS***
2024
From the Bay ..Mari Time hall. Bboyin for the the legends and grouch- luved there set.
Bring hip hop Back
BRAVOOOOO!!! ***** stars and faved!!!
GW
Still a great song all these years later. Can't wait foe you toncome thru Fresno!
2019 and this song is still good
2023 roger ground control
Grouch is the shit. I use to get blazed to his dvd all the time. I am sober now but have some fond memories. Great flow and great song. This song kills shit!
Been singing this all day bruh..
It is about being yourself man.
Go Grouch keep doing your thing man.
I got mad respect for The Grouch as a hip hop artist
a Truthful, Uplifting and Enlightening message in almost all his music..
props to the grouch for revitalizing the hip hop industry with something real for a change..
The test of time omg this is forever relevant
The Grouch is that dude. Respect!
Got here by pure intuition. Love it. I think you are hilarious
shoutout to Tony hawk games,,,,The Grouch probably belongs in one of the most potent, soulful, grand,
and real hiphop collectives existing that goes by the Living
Legends.....Third eye hiphop is a trend these days and some of it is
real shit however this is ahead of it's time third eye hiphop
indeed, some times the grouch`s message goes right over peoples heads , but like grouch says "..if it`s stupid , it is not art..."
Yes yes yes, I don't care how old this it...this is a lovely diss record .Sweet, even the music sounds like art.still,I listen to this 3 times every day.
This song and video are definitely one of the top 100 songs of all time.
"Do it for the love, then release it commercially"
13 years later and ppl still listening to this masterpiece
love this song. It's a self roast, gotta be able to laugh at yourself
I can't believe some of you people.
If you don't like the song that's one thing.
If you can't understand that I'm not seriously "talking shit" about people then it is you that have the problem. disannAPP, I noticed that you are in Sweden. Maybe there is some sort of language barrier going on here. The song is obviously extremely sarcastic. It's making fun of people who think they're better,cooler,smarter,more fashionable,healthier etc. than other people and make a competition out of it.
To this day u guys still make my day hahahaha
13 years later and of course I’m still listening to this
puts 99.9% of people on queit time love this shit
Still dope!!! Love you Grouch!
Sick shit! Couldn't keep my head from bopping!:D
Great viddy!
Truer words have never been spoken these days! Keep it up, Grouch!
Found grouch & Elijah again... positive & educational lyrical hip hop...
I think this is funny. Because I went to an art school in high school and there's definitely an unspoken hipster competition XD
Never seen this music video. One of my favorite grouch tracks
2024 anyone?
🫡
Of course
👀
Absolut
Yessuh
Been jamming this since 2008.
Visually and lyrically orgasmic. I love it.
Haha hey I'm the Director/Animator I put that sound in. Awesome bit of info thanks!
spittinn the game like the enemy
that song is soooo sick
always will be
my homie at work hipped me to this track... 🔥
Tyrēk 9 Your homie’s real.
@@truemordecai2996 what he said ^
15 years ago still bumpin this shi
this song like perfectly describes hipsters haha. its kinda funny tho because lotta grouch (and underground fans in general) are hipsters lmaooooooo
ye man, high quality scenery, tail and the best chronic
BC is tha shyt
because you speak real soft and drink chi tea... LOL
this should have like 20 million views ....
2020 where yall at
sup.
hell yeah!
2021: You ain’t artsier than me 👨🏽🎨
no joke, there's so much truth in a lot of his music. He's almost like a good teacher.
"i recycle too, kinda like you. i look cleaner, grown demeaner, wear deodarant, registered voter and a tree hugger too. not in these clothes, me loving you but it's gotta be both ways." that's fresh. i love Grouch. he's real talk.
this beat is so good.
2021😔🙌💯
love this video, its different than most music
someone plzzzzz upload the instrumental! i would love to listen to it while walking in the rain in the city.
Never thought about that. this would be a badass instrumental loop.
How does one strip vocals from a track?
***** phase inversion with audacity but its nearly impossible without leaving artifacts and destroying audio quality.
d wolfy That's what I understood but some audio engineers seem to do it
do it for love and release it commercially
Song still holds up today
I'm not weird, I'm honest
Every time I hear someone hating on Hip Hop, I search out this video to soothe my anger. Thanks "The Grouch"!!
Just found this tune on a Tinder profile.
Gal didn't respond..
Don't mind.
I got mine bih.
Dope tune
This should be the anthem for America! Me lova you but it gotta be both ways!
it wasn't until I started using DAW's did I understand when he said "don't let an 808 scare ya"... it all makes sense now lol
Ultimate anti-hipster anthem
so dope..
at first i thought he was saying that all that stuff wasn't cool lol.. but then i realized that hes just saying that people do certain things just for an artsy image..
and i thought he was saying that HES more artsy than everyone but then i realized that hes saying what hes saying, that other people aren't any more artsy then him just because of things they do for the image..
not as confusing as i just made it out to be...
dang, still think the edIT remix is better
man i love this song
Bay Area Holmes 👀👍
sick beat and some great lyrics to back it up
bit corny. video was tuff tho.
your a bitch
Dylan no doubt.
Don't think it's corny at all. Pretty fun, witty observations on how hipsters strain to keep up appearances...
why do you think so ?
Since before that, the point is that fashion doesn't necessarily define how "artsy" one is. At the same time a "hipster" can be unique and innovative, but some are just trendy and in it to look the part.
Haven't watched this video in 10 years. But it pops in my head randomly. Had to check it out again
WOW.
For a while Ive been looking for some vocal hiphop with lyrics and imagery that i can actually identify with. Thankyou Grouch, will def be chasing more of his shizz :)
This song is genius, nice instrumental/acapella harmony!
Fav rapper of mine and i dont like rap but he is good and living legends is a group he is in also amazing
great song. living legends altogether is tight.
Best thing is he's making damn sharp points about labels, society, real deep shit... People should start looking at each other and think, not just play life like a game. Artsy and aware, keep up the good work.
Love it! And the new album is dope Grouch. Great show at Slim's the other night, glad we could see you up in the bay!
STILL on replay!
This song is 12 years old holy shit.
Still a banger tho.
Keep killin it Legends
-mad love and respect from where the BC big buds grow
I just saw The Grouch & Eligh at Paid Dues last weekend and he did this song. . . Soo sick!!! I love this song!
it's awesome... the grouch has come a long way... I remember when I used to chill out to 'rap is senseless' but his shit is still tight
This has got to be one of the best videos of all time. It's so art - seee
I totally agree. I think anything can be labeled art, even if someone doesn't interact with it in the same way. Drawings and ideas that came from Leonardo Da Vince for example, were viewed as crazy talk in their era. We now look upon the trials and reflections of people past and progress from their manner of thinking to improve or define something new.
this video is pretty dope i like all the elements that are mixed together
2018!!! still bumpin 🤘👌
oh brilliant video and lyrics. i love the tune he's speaking to aswell.
The video is so dope. The song is cool too, reminding everyone just to be themselves cause whether you wanna be radio or underground you still wanna be rather than be doing.
great song, love the message, i totally agree
One of the most eye catching videos out there NEVER MIND THE SONG! =] utter brilliance
im lovin this guy nice lyrics goods beats and a message
This video is beautiful.
Well done to the crew responsible for bring such an original and gorgeous piece of art to behold.
I have no doubt this will influence an untold number of new and daring artists.
Once again, well done guys, I sincerely hope we will see more from you in the future.
-Milner1
We ran a small farm in an artist collective space for a living. The pretentiousness of many residents was baffling. This song always came to mind, and it made me laugh. Thanks y'all.
Damn, this is so so good!
Grouch produced this track. Yo we got nominated for best Hip Hop video in the MVPA awards! Grouch next to Snoop Dogg and Common. We're doin it! Make sure you download the Hi Res version from Itunes to peep all of the detail I put into the animation, half of the hotness can't be seen on this UA-cam version.
Love love love
Colorful vocab watch the low jab mike Tyson punch out ...u have to dodge all of them cuz he punches threw the blocks and u have to start all over that game was hard
did anyone else notice that guy with horns that pops up on the tv at about 00:12 seconds? weird... grouch always been dope. since the 90's. way ahead of his time man... and very underrated
Love it! You have a great amount of talent. I love your message! People have to realize that artsy isn't about falling into all these stereotypes. It's about being yourself, comfortable, creative, and imaginative. When you become a stereotype to make yourself feel better than other people: that is when you are only serving your ego. You have to know that you are doing what you are doing because it completes you, fulfills you or betters you in some way.
Excellent vid. Instant fave!
damn.... what the heel... its so a great video... what is it another Hype Wiliams joint... respect...!!!