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  • @taniyahricks501
    @taniyahricks501 2 роки тому +511

    This is a song that needs to be played today in this generation ❗😭

    • @Sunshine134chick
      @Sunshine134chick Рік тому +6

      Facts

    • @lanijawatson894
      @lanijawatson894 11 місяців тому +4

      Agree

    • @TaraSumpter
      @TaraSumpter 11 місяців тому +7

      Facts about that all these fasted ass girl need to here this song and maybe they we’ll wake up cuz we been through this when we was young I remember this when I was 16 now I’m 30 year old @taniyahrick501

    • @glennstrong8648
      @glennstrong8648 Місяць тому +2

      Like frfr doe

    • @msturner7621
      @msturner7621 Місяць тому +1

      💯

  • @2BeAuthentic
    @2BeAuthentic 8 років тому +1673

    Why am I disrespected by someone I should call brotha? ....... Yeah real shit

    • @Nicolesdiaries1234
      @Nicolesdiaries1234 5 років тому +13

      Facts

    • @houseoflamarr3674
      @houseoflamarr3674 5 років тому +2

      🤣

    • @ikencali.
      @ikencali. 5 років тому +12

      My goodness! Loved this song. We need more from our young artist. I'm 30 years old and can't get enough of singing this song.

    • @daydayuzoma3737
      @daydayuzoma3737 5 років тому +3

      True Facts to 💯💯💯💯💯💯😞

    • @madisonrembert2024
      @madisonrembert2024 4 роки тому +3

      This still my song 🥴

  • @tamaraallen2354
    @tamaraallen2354 Рік тому +132

    2023 and I'm still singing my heart out to this 😩😂

  • @RoryGold
    @RoryGold Місяць тому +19

    On my 16th bday 9/22/2008 my father took his life & when this came out I played it over & over .. real deep & at that age I didn’t even fully grasp just how intense that spiritual emotional mental & physical war was for me. 16 yrs later genuinely healed from it, glory to GOD!! 🙌✨✨🙌💯

  • @CrystalArkia
    @CrystalArkia 7 років тому +2054

    This was a good song for young girls back then. Very real and had a positive message!

    • @BigPapeLexski
      @BigPapeLexski 7 років тому +23

      LifeAsKia for young girls period

    • @preciousgamer7286
      @preciousgamer7286 6 років тому +6

      Alexus Clark true I agree

    • @paulamatias5812
      @paulamatias5812 5 років тому +8

      I'm 34 and was one of the first to hear this song back than... As an adult. It's still a great song. I just heard it again and cried, I'm going to s'en it to my little niece who is also almost 16. I feel. They have enev more pressure than I had 20 years ago die to social media. Liles have become their oxigen :(

    • @PrettyOmnificent333
      @PrettyOmnificent333 5 років тому +4

      Exactly i loved listening to this song back than and im listening to it again ☺and it takes me back.

    • @ACT1O1
      @ACT1O1 5 років тому +2

      She didn't write it though.

  • @MISSPHOTOGENICBABY
    @MISSPHOTOGENICBABY 7 років тому +803

    I miss music like this 😩😩

  • @BrianaNicolee
    @BrianaNicolee 9 років тому +1470

    "Ain't no daddies where I'm from, it's just mad mothers."
    "And why girls feel unpretty and constantly hate each other?"
    "Every young boy out here wanna kiss."
    "Around here 'cool' is another word for 'fool.' If he smoke, then she smoke, I gotta smoke too."
    "If my clothes ain't tight then he ain't gon' like me."
    So much fucking truth.

  • @syetaalston1604
    @syetaalston1604 4 роки тому +939

    I remember crying to this when was 16 and at war 😭😭😭😭 now I'm 27 at a different war

  • @aleciaarmstrong414
    @aleciaarmstrong414 5 місяців тому +44

    2024 & still bumping this song ❤❤

  • @MoscowtoAmerica
    @MoscowtoAmerica 8 років тому +410

    They need to STILL play this song NOW!! kids need a MESSAGE!!!

    • @taniyahricks501
      @taniyahricks501 7 років тому +5

      LaVinnia Sheree Family ii Agree These Young Girls Need Too Listen To This Song

    • @AmoreParisJ
      @AmoreParisJ Рік тому

      As an adult this songs’ message is strong .. at 13-16 I was just singing that heartache that I didn’t even know would haunt me

    • @joessj5
      @joessj5 Місяць тому

      Wow

  • @LittleMissSunshine721
    @LittleMissSunshine721 10 років тому +112

    Her voice is just so clear. Beautiful girl.

  • @PinkCanela
    @PinkCanela 2 роки тому +115

    I dedicated this song to myself when I was 16.
    I love you Girly.
    You’re doing great 💖

  • @tr3asurem3
    @tr3asurem3 8 років тому +1865

    this is dedicated to my nephew who was shot and killed two years ago. at the time when we lived together in high school. one day he kept repeatedly playing this song n i walked pass his room like y u keep playing this song? n he just smiled n said cause its tight. " i felt that". i love how my nephew was diverse he saw beauty in anything that was deep to him or that he felt touched him. didnt matter if i teenage girl sung this song. it spoke to me too. great message nice sound. my nephew loved music. R.I.P HERMAN auntie loves you #soulfulspirit

    • @nickiminaj9092
      @nickiminaj9092 8 років тому +21

      soooooooooooooooo sorry

    • @tr3asurem3
      @tr3asurem3 8 років тому +25

      Its ok. His parents and people closer to him experienced more heartache im sure, but i truely do miss my nephew n love him to pieces. Thankyou for your condolence.

    • @marryjaneanderson851
      @marryjaneanderson851 8 років тому +7

      think he was crying for help ? I totally understand I help a lot of young people

    • @elizabthification
      @elizabthification 8 років тому +6

      my condolences

    • @tr3asurem3
      @tr3asurem3 8 років тому +3

      hello thanks so much

  • @ShayKarenya
    @ShayKarenya 7 років тому +906

    This was my song back in the day😩

    • @lialia-di8xt
      @lialia-di8xt 6 років тому +1

      Shay Karenya girl yesssss!!!!! ❤

    • @ilmusics1
      @ilmusics1 6 років тому +2

      Still is for me scared for my daughter when she turn 16

    • @jessicakeel2141
      @jessicakeel2141 6 років тому +1

      Shay Karenya mine to girl

  • @specialed5055
    @specialed5055 8 років тому +453

    Woah this song brings me back to middle school

  • @jessicadavis538
    @jessicadavis538 9 місяців тому +19

    Everytime i see or hear this song it puts me back to being 16. Im in my 30's now. It was definitely a message in this song. Young girls in this new world of generations need to hear this & message.
    Younger me: im proud of you Jess, you kept going.
    Older me: You overcame alot & kept going with grace. ❤

  • @catherinejohnson5727
    @catherinejohnson5727 8 років тому +849

    I'm a grown, ass, old woman & I still love this song!

  • @lalaliciousss2853
    @lalaliciousss2853 8 років тому +383

    She speaking straight facts💯💯usually 16 is the age most girls go through a lot of shit with money , relationships ,& family issues 😪

    • @angelaballard4509
      @angelaballard4509 7 років тому +17

      💯 I agree! that's the age I got kicked out of my mothers house.

    • @uniqueEnergy83
      @uniqueEnergy83 7 років тому +1

      Lucci Ω so true

    • @janicefisher2420
      @janicefisher2420 7 років тому

      Nicole.c
      gt

    • @taliyahnewhouse6281
      @taliyahnewhouse6281 3 роки тому +2

      I was 15-now I was going through it I still have flashbacks and blackout

    • @janeen275
      @janeen275 2 роки тому

      Shit I was 15 I believe when this came out. An faced that an more

  • @gpn4651
    @gpn4651 10 років тому +410

    This girl should have been a SUPERSTAR, period! There was not one bad song on her debut album. I still bump it in my car. I imagine she refused to show cleavage or wear booty-shorts, so Def Jam didn't put any effort into promoting her. Also, her music was P-O-S-I-T-I-V-E, lyrically and musically sound. Whereever she is now, I hope she hasn't sold her soul.
    The music industry sucks.
    ~ g

    • @pinkorangesoda
      @pinkorangesoda 9 років тому +10

      G PN I hope she hasn't sold it either but that's probably why she isn't mainstream because her music sends positive messages but sadly they only play garbage now..smh

    • @SkibopKpop
      @SkibopKpop 9 років тому +3

      G PN wow thanks for this, I'm about to check out her album
      she's still around, doing features for artists in LA

    • @gpn4651
      @gpn4651 9 років тому +3

      Thank you, Ski. I'm glad to hear that she's still out there. You'll enjoy her album, I guarantee it.

    • @SkibopKpop
      @SkibopKpop 9 років тому +1

      G PN Just recently she's been on two tracks with R&B duo Jake&Papa one is called "Leave Me" and the other is called "WWIII"

    • @gpn4651
      @gpn4651 9 років тому

      Thanks, Ski. I'll look for those.

  • @evonnegiselle581
    @evonnegiselle581 5 років тому +2080

    I really thought I was going through something singing this 😂😂😂

  • @anastasiamariediaries
    @anastasiamariediaries 7 років тому +94

    Will always love this song.

  • @treasurewalker
    @treasurewalker Місяць тому +215

    anyone here in 2024

    • @chachicortes8893
      @chachicortes8893 Місяць тому +2

      Meeee ☺️

    • @onlyoneluv1744
      @onlyoneluv1744 Місяць тому +4

      I was wondering where this girl was..

    • @jazzprettyinpink
      @jazzprettyinpink Місяць тому +5

      🙋🏿‍♀️ I forgot all about this song. Whew

    • @TashaHenry-qm9ws
      @TashaHenry-qm9ws 27 днів тому +2

      👋🏾 I'M HERE..just hit 44 Sept 1 🥰 💙💜
      This was my song

    • @pocgz1333
      @pocgz1333 25 днів тому

      My mom currently lol

  • @CrystalArkia
    @CrystalArkia 7 років тому +307

    Just had to come back and check this song out in 2017. I was 15 when it came out and I couldn't wait to turn 16
    😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
    I loved this song! Me and my girl cousins used to be so into singing this song. Lol so much passion

  • @terijohnson408
    @terijohnson408 5 років тому +755

    Who’s still listening in 2019?? 😍😍😍🥰🥰😘😘😘😘

  • @Aries16603
    @Aries16603 9 років тому +2342

    Too bad songs like this doesn't top the charts. If it isn't about twerking, poppin' mollies, or being penitrated, it isn't selling. That's the state of the world today.

    • @CassieJazz96
      @CassieJazz96 9 років тому +4

      +Jo Dunk Unfortunately....................................

    • @jamiyahtylon4270
      @jamiyahtylon4270 9 років тому +3

      OMG I agrer

    • @aravianewton5505
      @aravianewton5505 8 років тому +19

      Yes they want us to be dumb.. so sad that they want stuff like dance make her dance to top charts exploting women and degrading them

    • @nemoakaguam
      @nemoakaguam 8 років тому +9

      Runaway love went #2 though

    • @nakemeiadavis4256
      @nakemeiadavis4256 8 років тому +2

      ☝👏👌

  • @milanb7131
    @milanb7131 5 років тому +59

    I was Really 16 when this came out so I felt this then and still now ✊🏾

  • @myliltulip-kd7411
    @myliltulip-kd7411 3 роки тому +16

    Terrell bringin us all the way back ‼️

  • @SincerelyYoursTruly__
    @SincerelyYoursTruly__ Рік тому +21

    i’m in my late 20’s still at war 😅 that was the tune back then ‘ i really thought i was going through something fr!! 😂😂

    • @quwandathornton
      @quwandathornton 4 місяці тому +1

      We are...the whole Andrew Tate Mess, and forward.
      Men haven't changed, women just adjusted to their ways.

  • @Franaflyby
    @Franaflyby 10 років тому +121

    Young girls hold out ...dont give your body or your soul to some fool who will just dispose of you . If a boy likes you or says he loves you then he will not push you into something.. Way too many girls out there looking for REAL love in all the wrong places ..Life is hard these days .....So if you dont ever find it just remember
    Jesus can be your true love ..only He can satisfy the soul...

    • @Wally733
      @Wally733 Місяць тому

      Damn your comment is 10 years old 😮!! Are you still here?

  • @Theartofliving97
    @Theartofliving97 8 років тому +134

    I remember looking at this before i was 16. Now that im 19 alot of the issues she talked about i experienced in high school smh.

  • @nidiaceballos6909
    @nidiaceballos6909 7 років тому +35

    "i want you to learn my mind, my smile, my style" this part always gets to me

  • @brooklynperry2106
    @brooklynperry2106 25 днів тому +2

    so many memories throw back

  • @Fiyahstarter19
    @Fiyahstarter19 2 роки тому +89

    I can't help but think, maybe...just maybe, if the industry would've *ALLOWED* MORE of this music *WE* WOULD HAVE A BETTER BALANCE IN OUR MUSIC 🎶

    • @TyGee777
      @TyGee777 2 роки тому +3

      Absolutely 💯. Great comment

    • @kweenbrook
      @kweenbrook Рік тому +5

      absolutely! now everything is about pussy, money and how to f over the next person. it’s terrible, this song has a beautiful message.

    • @ivyesther
      @ivyesther 6 місяців тому +3

      I agree 💯there needs a balance

    • @dapperfan44
      @dapperfan44 Місяць тому +3

      Well, yeah. It's intentional. "They" don't want you to think.

  • @Ffygjjccdffhb
    @Ffygjjccdffhb 9 років тому +244

    Wow This Is A Throwback 😩 #2015

  • @Kami13Pie
    @Kami13Pie 10 років тому +53

    I haven't heard this in a while! Omg Throwback forreal

  • @daizhatolbert6940
    @daizhatolbert6940 7 місяців тому +5

    Going back listening to this song with my grown ears and how far I've came. I thank God for bringing me out the trials and tribulations I endured at a young age!!! Young ladies there's still life after the hurt and darkness. Keep your head up!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @flowerchild7250
    @flowerchild7250 8 років тому +58

    It's weird how at the of 21 now this song relates to me the most.

  • @MegaMikayla24
    @MegaMikayla24 9 років тому +263

    Smh... this song came out when i was like 11... and now... im 16. And every word is true. Drugs...sex...popularity. Thats all there is, and for what??? It's crazy that i can relate now...

    • @Kleokilo
      @Kleokilo 9 років тому +1

      Mikkie S.B. OMG SERIOUSLY Me Too. I Relate To Every Word :'( Wish Paid More Attention

    • @aquadinaa
      @aquadinaa 9 років тому

      Omg I was like 11 when I first heard this too.

    • @mrs.diamonddoaz7052
      @mrs.diamonddoaz7052 9 років тому

      Mikkie S.B. i believe the same thing why do we really wanna fit in when we know we are gonna be stepping 10 steps back because its the people we mess around with that makes us bad influences

    • @smooth5201
      @smooth5201 9 років тому

      Omg like that is all you see right like 300 16 girls are getting pregnant

    • @kingbreezo3650
      @kingbreezo3650 9 років тому

      When I was 9 but now I'm 15 been looking for this for a while now

  • @afrodolly
    @afrodolly 4 роки тому +70

    Who else was actually 16 when this came out? I remember feeling EVERY word 😩 I’m 29 now 🥴 how time flies by 😪💕

    • @cocoblige7155
      @cocoblige7155 3 роки тому +3

      I was 16 too when this came out
      Word, time flies! I was going throuuuuugh it when this song came out.😅

    • @cheetahgirlfan32
      @cheetahgirlfan32 Рік тому +3

      I was 14 lol

    • @latasha195
      @latasha195 11 місяців тому +1

      I was 16 too! Now we are 32! How time flies!

    • @afrodolly
      @afrodolly 11 місяців тому

      i wish i could go back and tell my 16 year old self "its okay girl, you made it!" 🥲@@latasha195

    • @lorrainei1622
      @lorrainei1622 10 місяців тому +2

      I was!

  • @BRITTWOODNESHIE
    @BRITTWOODNESHIE 5 років тому +34

    I used to play this song all the time back in the days in middle school. I'm 26 now, and I am still at war. #POVERTY #THESTRUGGLE When will things get better? I am tired of struggling. I love the message of this song.

  • @MsPrestige2009
    @MsPrestige2009 6 років тому +546

    What happened to this chick? Let me guess.... she refused to sell her soul, smart lady

    • @giveback
      @giveback 5 років тому +24

      💯💯 💯💯 💯💯 💯💯 💯💯 💯💯 💯💯 💯💯 💯💯 💯💯 💯

    • @angeliquetownes9759
      @angeliquetownes9759 5 років тому +44

      Happy Lady She’s married to Tyler James Williams and they have a song together called “Solitare.”

    • @pichincha2840
      @pichincha2840 4 роки тому +5

      Happy Lady Yeah most likely 😆

    • @sportyfaerie
      @sportyfaerie 4 роки тому +2

      Happy Lady real shit

    • @williamdexter9032
      @williamdexter9032 4 роки тому +3

      @@angeliquetownes9759 omfg your awesome just listened to that n wow im again a fan.. thanx for da fyi

  • @solbee350
    @solbee350 10 років тому +83

    I'm 22 at war

  • @baileethomas8911
    @baileethomas8911 8 років тому +418

    Yo I feel like it's always getting younger cause now a days it 14 @ war

    • @0406faith
      @0406faith 8 років тому

      right

    • @liljme353
      @liljme353 8 років тому +22

      a few years from now its gonna be 10 @ war

    • @jewelfrimpong2512
      @jewelfrimpong2512 8 років тому +2

      +Lilj Me dead

    • @liljme353
      @liljme353 8 років тому +23

      2 @ war😁

    • @LegitWonder
      @LegitWonder 8 років тому +28

      today it's 9 month at war. where is this world coming to? 😭😭 you got these 9 months old in tight jeans, smoking marijuana 😭😭😭😭

  • @yamirants
    @yamirants Місяць тому +66

    Who’s listening in 2024?

    • @chaseking997
      @chaseking997 Місяць тому +3

      I forgot about this song until today 💪🏾 I love when I rediscover great music ....this still 🔥 till this day

    • @Talkwithnoenoe18
      @Talkwithnoenoe18 Місяць тому

      🙋🏻‍♀️

    • @Jane04-i8p
      @Jane04-i8p Місяць тому +1

      Me

  • @stephenprice3357
    @stephenprice3357 8 років тому +30

    i remember when this premiered on 106th and park

  • @hada73185
    @hada73185 9 років тому +332

    she reminded me of a young Alicia keys, i really liked her and i think she should have gone very far with her career but i guess good music isn't appreciated

  • @bigboi989
    @bigboi989 4 роки тому +43

    This song pops into my head at random. Definitely takes me back to 9th grade.

  • @NeneNeal
    @NeneNeal 4 роки тому +10

    This song never got enough recognition! So talented ❤️

  • @MsTFILookLike
    @MsTFILookLike 10 років тому +55

    S/o to myspace , lol this was definitely on my page.

    • @CourtneyTrell
      @CourtneyTrell 10 років тому +9

      I was 15 @ war when this came out! lol

  • @itskayagain2571
    @itskayagain2571 10 років тому +68

    Still listening in 2014 and it came out 5 years ago

  • @crosses101
    @crosses101 11 років тому +138

    If she wrote this I would vote for her for presedent. This song pretty much sums up what is fundamentally wrong in the world. How didn't she get any exposure? Am a guy and am 26 and I love this damn song.

    • @thejenesisb5444
      @thejenesisb5444 10 років тому +8

      because of the trash that was being played at the time. the masses wasn't checkin for music with a message like this. so it was simply bypassed by the youth, radio stations, record execs, ect.

  • @xylear2006
    @xylear2006 4 роки тому +71

    Why don’t kids have songs like this today to relate to ?

    • @shanteli5970
      @shanteli5970 3 роки тому +2

      That's what I'm saying because truthfully they need it 😩👏🏾

  • @neecieowens705
    @neecieowens705 4 роки тому +11

    The beat is amazing and her lyrics are definitely fire song was so underrated

  • @Celestial26
    @Celestial26 Місяць тому +3

    She wrote the hell out of this song. A true childhood classic.🎵

  • @NanaFofie
    @NanaFofie 3 роки тому +12

    Omgg I felt like that B when I sang this 😂💖🥺 memories

  • @LenaShakur
    @LenaShakur 5 років тому +17

    9 years later and I still remember every word 💕

  • @KlassicMade
    @KlassicMade 4 роки тому +7

    What a talented women...i really mis this pure genuine music era 😩

  • @NicoleJariya
    @NicoleJariya Рік тому +15

    I’m crying all over again because at 16 I was at war with myself I’m 31 an still feel like I’m at war

    • @nailahp4654
      @nailahp4654 Рік тому +1

      May God bless you forevermore ❤

  • @mariec3527
    @mariec3527 8 років тому +60

    I'm Turing 17 in a week so I'm trying to enjoy this song while I can

    • @leslievelazquez5162
      @leslievelazquez5162 8 років тому +7

      Happy bday gurl welcome 2 the real world 🤐

    • @julianbluefeather8491
      @julianbluefeather8491 8 років тому +6

      Now you can listen to Seventeen by Azealia Banks

    • @kendrahewlett1060
      @kendrahewlett1060 7 років тому +2

      Brooke Cantu i been listening and singing this song when i was in like 4th or 5th grade. Im a freshman in HS and still singing it

    • @brandibell1242
      @brandibell1242 5 років тому

      kendra hewlett and now you’re 16 👀

    • @neecieowens705
      @neecieowens705 4 роки тому +1

      Trust me you'll still relate years later hell I'm 35 now and can still relate

  • @Klvnbrgs93
    @Klvnbrgs93 4 роки тому +3

    High school memories 😍

  • @therealcandacejackson3682
    @therealcandacejackson3682 8 років тому +98

    It always seem like when Artist speak truth in their music the fame doesn't last long. She ia so talented but the messed up industry want sex drugs type of culture.

    • @bleu22
      @bleu22 8 років тому +4

      sooooo true but sad at the same time

    • @bleu22
      @bleu22 8 років тому +1

      sooooo true but sad at the same time

    • @IamRocque
      @IamRocque 6 років тому +2

      No now that I begin to think it's the people who run the show the more people want fake the more they get it until we want the real we won't get it nowadays speaking the truth is a must but still all that other stuff

  • @LoveNbasketball95
    @LoveNbasketball95 8 років тому +300

    I remember when this first came out and her bangs irked me...watching it now they still irk me 🙄 love the song though

    • @ohsehun576
      @ohsehun576 8 років тому +7

      same

    • @noviewilliam
      @noviewilliam 8 років тому +4

      true that
      ur singing the truth
      to all my 16 friends whos goin through this

    • @Shayneet
      @Shayneet 7 років тому +1

      Omg yes 😂

    • @dmajae
      @dmajae 6 років тому +24

      "Why girls feelin pretty and constantly hate each other?" You're doing exactly what she's talking about. Stop it.. Why is it so hard for women to build other women up... Jesus Christ.....

  • @nadeekatoussaint5098
    @nadeekatoussaint5098 10 років тому +83

    It's nice how Miley Cyrus, Lindsey Lohan and Amanda Bynes get all of this attention, and mess. But this girl has pure talent, she's speaking the hard core truth and she gets nothing. What do you people want. To hear nasty mess? Is that all you want in your ears? What type of corrupt world do we live in? I'm only 13 and I'm mature enough to know about how horrible this world is even before this song, and avoid the corruption in my head. By the way, I'm a singer as well

    • @mrs.kalatrice954
      @mrs.kalatrice954 10 років тому +3

      co-sign. i 1OOO% agree with you.

    • @djdemonicdreamerz3575
      @djdemonicdreamerz3575 10 років тому +2

      That's how it is nowadays.. If you don't sing or rap about material items you won't become famoud

    • @nadeekatoussaint5098
      @nadeekatoussaint5098 10 років тому +4

      That's true. Unfortunately, that means I can't be famous because I don't write about stupid, unrealistic, fraud. I am a realist, and if that's not what they want then that is too bad,

    • @djdemonicdreamerz3575
      @djdemonicdreamerz3575 10 років тому +1

      Nadeeka Toussaint It's Sad how all the material things are most important to people nowadays instead what's happening around us

    • @nadeekatoussaint5098
      @nadeekatoussaint5098 10 років тому +2

      You're right. People are now being motivated only for money and greed, no one no longer cares for others as much as back then. It's ridiculous that this world cares about no one but themselves, yet they complain about everything that goes on. Ironic much?

  • @antinettecaldwell3361
    @antinettecaldwell3361 4 роки тому +6

    Still listening in 2020 🤞🏾❤️

  • @kiaraolivier6785
    @kiaraolivier6785 5 років тому +6

    It’s 2019 I’m 24 and I still bump this. This song got me and my friends through our teens. Living in the hood in Chicago isn’t easy but when she made this this was for us, the overlooked and forgotten children.

  • @MyzMeJamie
    @MyzMeJamie 8 років тому +12

    I found this song at 16. It tore me down and patched me back up. Powerful message 🎼🎯🎟

  • @LonerBecause
    @LonerBecause 3 роки тому +5

    She's dropping gems in this song

  • @raqueledwards659
    @raqueledwards659 28 днів тому +1

    Sheeeesh this just popped up. Crazy I hadn’t heard this in years

  • @K3mama
    @K3mama 5 років тому +5

    I still love this damn song & I’m 25 now ! So meaningful and such a beautiful voice ‼️

  • @UnreleasedUnderratedRnBgrooves
    @UnreleasedUnderratedRnBgrooves 5 років тому +7

    I peeped Dominican actress Gleendilys Inoa (HBO's "Don't Let Me Drown", 2011) in this clip! Such an underrated joint this cut is! I remember Karina & Jazmine Sullivan during this period swept the Grammy nominee table & were getting hella promo from iTunes all year long up until the late winter of '09.

  • @KarlaPerez-ft6un
    @KarlaPerez-ft6un 10 років тому +38

    The block is only just the entire world.

  • @MoonChild69592
    @MoonChild69592 28 днів тому +1

    And look at us now 31 and still bump in a classic ❤

  • @diamondwallace1691
    @diamondwallace1691 10 років тому +8

    Love this song still bumpin 2014!

  • @deagalore
    @deagalore 5 років тому +13

    A shoe 👠 meme brought me here 2019 lol Karina Passion is dope and still is today.. I didn’t know it was referring to her.. I never heard this song back then.

  • @motherlandjamsbellydanceof6598
    @motherlandjamsbellydanceof6598 8 років тому +4

    This young lady is AMAZING!!!

  • @tiffanyswint3629
    @tiffanyswint3629 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks so much for this song Karina

  • @palm2152
    @palm2152 3 роки тому +11

    I can’t believe The Dream wrote this song her vocals is so amazing Great song if I had a daughter I’ll play this for her this song dope asf

  • @miloalexi
    @miloalexi 9 років тому +160

    I remember this song made me feel like 16 would be the hardest year of my life 😩😩😂😂

    • @nayaniehill823
      @nayaniehill823 9 років тому +1

      truth

    • @IamRocque
      @IamRocque 6 років тому +1

      M. Alexi technically it is your no longer a pre teen your a full teen and about to be grown soon

  • @Great_Fun_Movies_
    @Great_Fun_Movies_ 7 років тому +54

    Ain't no daddy's where I'm from,
    It's just mad mothers.
    And eyes that still seem,
    They can't look past color.
    Why am I disrespected by
    Someone I should call brother?
    And why girls feel unpretty
    And constantly hate each other?
    Bad air in my lungs,
    Man I can't breathe.
    My eyes burnin' from all the dirt and the debris.
    And it's third degree.
    Emotionless on the scene.
    It's like a disease
    The way y'all killin' me.
    [CHORUS]
    I'm 16 and I shouldn't have to feel like this.
    I'm 16, every young boy out here wanna kiss.
    I'm 16, and me and my mama goin' through it.
    16 on the block
    16 on the block
    16, At war [6x]
    16 on the block
    16 on the block
    Around here cool is another word for fool
    If he smoke then she smoke,
    I gotta smoke too.
    Now what would I do if I didn't have a clue?
    I'm 16 Y.O.
    Asking God oh Why, OH
    If my clothes ain't tight,
    Then he ain't gone like me.
    Eyes on the prize,
    So the next girl dress just like me.
    I'm so full of promise,
    But why promise if I'm gonna just be rewarded
    By bad actions.
    To him I'm just a transaction.
    [CHORUS]
    I want you to love my mind,
    My smile, my style
    I want you to know the best of me
    I want to belong without being treated
    Like property
    Why does this seem like a fantasy?
    [CHORUS]

  • @keairahardin6601
    @keairahardin6601 Рік тому +2

    This song bring back so many memories of what I was going through when this came out

  • @faniajoseph3477
    @faniajoseph3477 3 роки тому +8

    This song deserves so much more views

  • @shanicewiggins2093
    @shanicewiggins2093 4 роки тому +5

    Still hits till this day...positive message

  • @babykakkezz
    @babykakkezz 10 років тому +5

    this song spoke to me so much!!!

  • @MyHannah5
    @MyHannah5 5 років тому +5

    Haven't heard this song in ages...love it!!!!

  • @BRITTWOODNESHIE
    @BRITTWOODNESHIE 10 років тому +6

    Love this song. Brings back so many memories.

  • @beloveddavonna88
    @beloveddavonna88 2 роки тому +24

    This song is still relevant! I wish she could’ve went further in her career. I’m 33 at war! Bring back good music!!!

  • @bonifacenzowa3876
    @bonifacenzowa3876 8 років тому +4

    Omg! heard this 7 years ago.....and i wonder why it didn't peak on the goddamn billboards..... n such few views.....! nway jus keep the talent burning bby.....real fans still love you!

  • @jazmarierosa2890
    @jazmarierosa2890 Рік тому +2

    this song made me strong when i was going through it this song bring back so many memories and showed me how far i really came💥💥💥💥🫡🙌🏽🙌🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 shit hits home

  • @ThePreciousporter
    @ThePreciousporter 8 років тому +19

    I'm Turning 16 Next Year & I Remember Singing My Heart Out To This Was I Was Little😂, But This Song Is So True

  • @AteezheadlinesMAWAZINE
    @AteezheadlinesMAWAZINE 8 років тому +4

    I used to love this song. Whew! flash backs.

    • @AteezheadlinesMAWAZINE
      @AteezheadlinesMAWAZINE 8 років тому

      I had actually forgotten about her but I saw her in a studio session with a new singer named Dean from South Korea. I can't remember their song title but she's singing on it. She still looks the same.

  • @martricehenderson6840
    @martricehenderson6840 10 років тому +6

    Love the concept . Female inspiration .

  • @rubezzdates6598
    @rubezzdates6598 7 місяців тому +1

    Thought of this song randomly so had to come back and reminisce ❤️

  • @chaynahamilton920
    @chaynahamilton920 9 років тому +73

    I want to belong without being treated like property.

  • @alexiswalker9193
    @alexiswalker9193 2 місяці тому +4

    Still listening ..... I feel bad for the young ladies of this generation ... They have no music like this now

  • @lionessjones302
    @lionessjones302 5 років тому +5

    2019 and I'm still listening.

  • @TyGee777
    @TyGee777 2 роки тому +1

    Aye man... she merk this. Brings back memories. Vocal beast.

  • @christinakimbrough24
    @christinakimbrough24 9 років тому +17

    Still love this song 💕 I was 13 when it came out and I'm now 20

  • @janeyashford8691
    @janeyashford8691 Місяць тому +3

    Still bumps in 2024 she was definitely before her time

  • @TY3LUR
    @TY3LUR Місяць тому +1

    This just popped up on my timeline again! Loved this song!

  • @MONA-pw8mu
    @MONA-pw8mu 4 роки тому +7

    10 years ago, i was in high school just turned 17 and I used to this to this song and many others songs of hers, they really helped me get through that year of highschool. So sad how she never received the recognition she deserved simply because she refused to sing about drugs, sex, and money