The Roots - You Got Me ft. Erykah Badu

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  • @johhwalker3
    @johhwalker3 5 років тому +22251

    I use to perform this privately to my wife. I lost her to breast cancer this year. Baby i still got you. And will always miss you.

    • @nigelbrowne1408
      @nigelbrowne1408 5 років тому +673

      Sorry for your loss jay dub!
      RIP to your queen.

    • @jennypotts2008
      @jennypotts2008 5 років тому +184

      Jay Dub 🙏🏽

    • @harryhullings2953
      @harryhullings2953 5 років тому +215

      Jay Dub god bless you my brotha till you can be with her again

    • @geIoeschterBenutzer
      @geIoeschterBenutzer 5 років тому +162

      😔💜 sorry to read this
      ... keep your Head up, she is in your Heart forever

    • @johhwalker3
      @johhwalker3 5 років тому +81

      @@geIoeschterBenutzer thank you

  • @VisionPoet
    @VisionPoet 4 роки тому +3916

    The Roots on the beat. Black Thought and Eve with the bars. Jill Scott with the pen. Badu with the vocals. This. Is. ROYAL!

    • @CookieMonster-db5xq
      @CookieMonster-db5xq 4 роки тому +30

      Takes me Back...............

    • @ill_r3al-366
      @ill_r3al-366 4 роки тому +178

      Think Scott Storch help with The Roots on the beat

    • @mooseone
      @mooseone 4 роки тому +31

      @@ill_r3al-366 yup, early one from his long ass list of hits. 2nd? What They Do and You've Got Me 👍

    • @moegatz1955
      @moegatz1955 4 роки тому +41

      VisionPoet yes Eve killed this shit

    • @brianburtis7262
      @brianburtis7262 4 роки тому +31

      JILL SCOTT.......

  • @Sierra007
    @Sierra007 9 місяців тому +697

    Jill's writing, Eve's rapping and Erica's vocals are top tier 🫰🏽

  • @mullymull8232
    @mullymull8232 5 місяців тому +276

    White dude who grew up with this shit. When i hear it, it makes me cry now.
    One of the best.

    • @tkg353
      @tkg353 4 місяці тому +23

      Why 'd u even mention ur skin color, doesn't matter here fam.

    • @dragonmaster6982
      @dragonmaster6982 3 місяці тому +26

      @@tkg353he’s saying that despite the fact he may not have grown up in the culture this song was made for, he still had an appreciation for it

    • @joonashannila8751
      @joonashannila8751 3 місяці тому +11

      White? Hiphop is a worldwide culture now. Been for decades. I'm from Finland, and grew up to hiphop since I started listening it during 90s.

    • @dragonmaster6982
      @dragonmaster6982 3 місяці тому

      @@joonashannila8751 it’s black culture that other people partake in, but don’t think I’m saying that’s a bad thing

    • @HerrGerbrandt
      @HerrGerbrandt 3 місяці тому +5

      @@joonashannila8751 yeah, exactly - I don't think it needs mentioning

  • @baltimorejae7397
    @baltimorejae7397 3 роки тому +3436

    One of the greatest hip hop songs ever made

  • @joeyclemenza7339
    @joeyclemenza7339 3 роки тому +2149

    Over 20 years later.... it's still such a beautiful song... and probably the greatest hip-hop ballad of all time...

  • @johnjones2015
    @johnjones2015 2 роки тому +1133

    That drumbeat is cold! On point, just taking the song to the next level. Badu's voice is jazzier than a saxophone.

    • @rldasilva6510
      @rldasilva6510 2 роки тому

      Check out Esthero Breath From Another 2:12 ua-cam.com/video/mFdGr5nh5tI/v-deo.html Almost exactly the same as the Roots riff but ONE YEAR EARLIER - 1998!

    • @MsBluberryyumyum
      @MsBluberryyumyum 2 роки тому +10

      Haha yuss!! 🔥 love thiss ❤

    • @jcdezmen
      @jcdezmen 2 роки тому +7

      FACTS!!!

    • @Myster1970
      @Myster1970 2 роки тому +25

      Badu killed it on the studio album and Jill Scott killed it on the Live album version. Not often do you get 2 classics from 1 song. Questlove's drum & bass beat is insane!!!

    • @ryandiggs750
      @ryandiggs750 2 роки тому +12

      @3:32 Is my favorite drumbeat, that went hard at the end of this video

  • @AAGEnzee
    @AAGEnzee 6 місяців тому +176

    Questlove's little snare breakdown at the end still lives rent free in my head. One of the sickest beats ever.

    • @99MKris
      @99MKris 5 місяців тому +2

      Yessss

    • @faefae2260
      @faefae2260 4 місяці тому +1

      Yep

    • @djvictorkillaanormalesmusi6684
      @djvictorkillaanormalesmusi6684 3 місяці тому +9

      Its like a jungle breakbeat 🔥

    • @zebulonswearingen4607
      @zebulonswearingen4607 2 місяці тому

      Hell yeah, man. It’s like one of those action beats in a violent movie in a suspense part. Played on drums - not some pre-recorded beat - but actually played like that. The way he just put that in there toward the end of the song 🤘. As a drummer, I do respect.

    • @jaysee6729
      @jaysee6729 2 місяці тому

      That shit makes me jump up and down! 🔥

  • @aubreynorton4470
    @aubreynorton4470 3 роки тому +2051

    This is hip hop at its finest. A classical masterpiece. Still banging in 2022 and beyond.

  • @brandonvinson9426
    @brandonvinson9426 2 роки тому +1184

    It saddens me that I was around 14 or 15 when this song came out an I didn't understand its full beauty. Now I'm 38. It hits different. MASTERPIECE

    • @jewel3684h
      @jewel3684h Рік тому +23

      I loved this song since it came out and I'm 38 now and a mother of seven

    • @authurduckett83
      @authurduckett83 Рік тому +6

      Forsho

    • @Novastar314
      @Novastar314 Рік тому +3

      Me too

    • @ThaRealBummyDavis
      @ThaRealBummyDavis Рік тому +17

      So happy we got to grow up when I did. Imagine growing up to the bs on the radio now 😅

    • @johnschultz6846
      @johnschultz6846 Рік тому

      I don’t know how instant classic

  • @nhlanhlazwane9465
    @nhlanhlazwane9465 5 років тому +678

    Jimmy Fallon made a good choice by having the Roots as his crew on the Tonight Show!

    • @Jblah
      @Jblah 5 років тому +76

      Theyre the reason i know who jimmy fallon is lol

    • @lapoupee88
      @lapoupee88 5 років тому +6

      Nhlanhla Zwane yessss

    • @pavlegrebenarevic382
      @pavlegrebenarevic382 5 років тому

      j blah Jimmy Fallon is 10 times more famous lol

    • @LupeTheCool1986
      @LupeTheCool1986 5 років тому +33

      @@pavlegrebenarevic382 Nah that aint true, JImmy is only known in America but The Roots are World wide....even my parents know who The Roots are and i´m from germany

    • @kitsontuli2713
      @kitsontuli2713 5 років тому +8

      @@pavlegrebenarevic382 In America, but the Roots are far more famous abroad

  • @Fear_God_and_Give_Him_Glory
    @Fear_God_and_Give_Him_Glory 9 місяців тому +141

    This *WORLD* needs more New Music from The Roots & Erykah Badu!!!💯💯

    • @Sushbearious
      @Sushbearious 6 місяців тому +2

      And the world needs to embrace their underground protégés and disciples!

    • @sarahfogerty1463
      @sarahfogerty1463 2 місяці тому

      😢❤

  • @mjshakur6278
    @mjshakur6278 Рік тому +761

    I'm 40 now and still struggling with life.. this song is a mind escape for me

  • @KazMoneyMusic
    @KazMoneyMusic 3 роки тому +635

    That section at the end when the drum pattern switches up has always been one of my favorite moments in hip hop...so simple and effective, makes you listen to the entire track to get there.

    • @shogune
      @shogune 2 роки тому +8

      So beautiful indeed

    • @kuwumiefn6943
      @kuwumiefn6943 2 роки тому +10

      It becomes a drill type beat lmao

    • @waffleocalypse
      @waffleocalypse 2 роки тому +15

      That section really adds intensity and gives me chills.

    • @teodenchgarcia6427
      @teodenchgarcia6427 2 роки тому +57

      @@kuwumiefn6943 nah its a jungle type rhythm, pretty sure Questlove (the drummer) went to London and got inspired by jungle which he heard while he was in UK. Jungle is a rave subgenre in the UK thats characterised by the really fast breakbeats. So cool to see the mixing of genres like that, the end hits different...

    • @aGwEENapple
      @aGwEENapple 2 роки тому +8

      The end of the video fits it. Very sad. With the fear and panic. But beautiful music and video.

  • @nicobjb
    @nicobjb 8 років тому +1679

    THE RAP is clear n clean.

    • @otf2152
      @otf2152 8 років тому +18

      word

    • @nicobjb
      @nicobjb 8 років тому +22

      just like every thing in life. attention to detail,pride in your work. we need to apply that, to how we view people. check your color at the door, your DNA comes from a black man. TRUTH! Peace out!

    • @mayschannel3786
      @mayschannel3786 8 років тому +2

      yes

    • @firstnamelastname4427
      @firstnamelastname4427 8 років тому +18

      Eve's part is my favorite but Black Thought did his thing as well.

    • @jasoncarper4531
      @jasoncarper4531 8 років тому

      I always thought that was badu

  • @ReginaldJDavenport
    @ReginaldJDavenport 7 місяців тому +133

    Yo, I had no clue what I was listening to as a child. This is pure genius.

  • @CabledThrottle
    @CabledThrottle 2 роки тому +547

    Eve absolutely kills this song with her verse. It’s perfect for this song and instrumental One of the top 3 best female rappers of all time “no doubt”

    • @bobbymobay
      @bobbymobay 2 роки тому +23

      Yo Son, I ain't realize that was my girl from Y.O.....EVE!!!! Fer shure!!!!

    • @officerrodfarva8149
      @officerrodfarva8149 2 роки тому +36

      I just learned that was Eve on AMC, she never got credit or a dime of this track.

    • @imnared4784
      @imnared4784 2 роки тому +17

      I didn't know this was Eve

    • @DocKaosBeats
      @DocKaosBeats 2 роки тому +21

      @@imnared4784 Yeah not sure why they don't credit her in the title of the song

    • @rabbithole7258
      @rabbithole7258 2 роки тому +11

      It’s Badu you fools

  • @alikajimenez8334
    @alikajimenez8334 5 років тому +688

    A scott storch classic beat. Pure gold

    • @hugos.deleon3469
      @hugos.deleon3469 5 років тому +5

      hell yeh

    • @wokeil
      @wokeil 5 років тому +32

      you saw the video too.

    • @nmor30
      @nmor30 5 років тому +27

      Storch was/is a beast. A musical genius. A savant.

    • @GirlNamedNino
      @GirlNamedNino 4 роки тому +2

      timeless fire

    • @alginyes
      @alginyes 4 роки тому +25

      The piano man never produces alone! You conveniently left out The Grand Wizzards (production team for the roots) as producer credits are proven.

  • @v-kingzbeats7221
    @v-kingzbeats7221 2 роки тому +1054

    23 years later and this song still gives me chills !

    • @denizcolak9676
      @denizcolak9676 2 роки тому +6

      13 years bro

    • @v-kingzbeats7221
      @v-kingzbeats7221 2 роки тому +29

      @@denizcolak9676 What ? The song is released in 1999 man, I remember how hot was the video, don't watch when was uploaded here, in 1999 y. there was no UA-cam !

    • @TheOracle4444
      @TheOracle4444 2 роки тому +11

      ​@@v-kingzbeats7221 😂 right. UA-cam wasn't thought about when this came out.

    • @antmanworld
      @antmanworld 2 роки тому +3

      Facts 💯

    • @MikaHakkinen83
      @MikaHakkinen83 2 роки тому +6

      @@denizcolak9676 lol. this kind of shit wasn't made in 2009

  • @elizasboba456
    @elizasboba456 6 місяців тому +31

    Erykah is GORGEOUS. Especially in this video 😍

  • @amandamorgan8349
    @amandamorgan8349 4 роки тому +582

    Eryka is so freaking pretty omg

    • @lydialilybellevalley2297
      @lydialilybellevalley2297 3 роки тому +1

      These singress/singer ressemble STEFFI CELMA 😉 particularly with a handkerchief on head in ze movie case départ

    • @ivx8345
      @ivx8345 3 роки тому +8

      A great singer, yes. Pretty - hell no.

    • @09robinhood
      @09robinhood 3 роки тому +13

      @@lydialilybellevalley2297 She's very beautiful that's why so many men in the industry have fallen for her and Lauryn Hill too they both have that same vibe and beautiful voice.

    • @LightingRevenant
      @LightingRevenant 3 роки тому +37

      @@ivx8345 Well maybe not for you, but for us she is absolutely gorgeous.

    • @DLL8252
      @DLL8252 3 роки тому +6

      😍😍😍😍💯💯💯🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾Black Goddess😍😍😍😍💯💯💯💯💯

  • @johnshaft4626
    @johnshaft4626 Рік тому +146

    90's hip-hop was clearly the peak of creativity and skill. This song is a perfect example of what the genre can be. We gotta demand artists get back to this. Until then, we still have these classics.

    • @julianmilton928
      @julianmilton928 Рік тому +2

      4 real xx

    • @LeileeBaker805
      @LeileeBaker805 11 місяців тому +1

      🎵💜

    • @kaankahraman9513
      @kaankahraman9513 10 місяців тому +5

      beat by Scott Storch (still dre, lean back, candy shop, baby boy)

    • @retired55.
      @retired55. 7 місяців тому

      Can't happen we gone meaning this generation still respected there peers and had morality we cared.

    • @ColinPatrickWeiss
      @ColinPatrickWeiss 22 дні тому

      every era has been full of bangers and crap. This era had TONS of horrible hip hop, but I will admit, I miss the jazzier influence of the 90's hip hop that modern sh** just ignores completely now.

  • @TheDxbrown
    @TheDxbrown 5 років тому +207

    Erykah Badu is INSANELY BEAUTIFUL in this video!

  • @Phawks-Phire
    @Phawks-Phire Рік тому +169

    Something about them drums kicking in at 3:35 that gets me every time. ❤

    • @billupsantwan
      @billupsantwan 11 місяців тому +3

      i said the same thing

    • @jefferypitt8714
      @jefferypitt8714 11 місяців тому +9

      Uk Jungle music

    • @TheMinimalparty
      @TheMinimalparty 10 місяців тому +4

      start going jungle

    • @kekno
      @kekno Місяць тому

      Check Subject 13, Minus 8, Wax Doctor, Alex Reece, Photek

  • @nicole4779
    @nicole4779 4 роки тому +785

    Eve's verse just added gasoline to a song that's already fire

    • @jerrydoss5855
      @jerrydoss5855 4 роки тому +5

      It really did though!!!

    • @velveteye74
      @velveteye74 4 роки тому +5

      That was Jill Scott. 🙂

    • @pinklady4772
      @pinklady4772 4 роки тому +1

      @@velveteye74 now that you say that. It makes better sense.

    • @Trinisongbird1227
      @Trinisongbird1227 4 роки тому +22

      @@velveteye74 definitely Eve lol

    • @ceenicole9417
      @ceenicole9417 4 роки тому +25

      @@jerrydoss5855 the verse from the girlfriends perspective was eve. Jill Scott’s vocals were supposed to be used for the hook but they used Erykah instead

  • @steezeironpaw1916
    @steezeironpaw1916 7 років тому +290

    why is no one talking about how beautiful the drums are?! particularly the switch up near the end. Questlove!!!

    • @josecorrea175
      @josecorrea175 6 років тому +3

      Omg I was thinking the same thing

    • @charlescoded4094
      @charlescoded4094 6 років тому +3

      Scott Stoch did a magnificent job on that joint

    • @mikesmith651
      @mikesmith651 6 років тому

      Steez E . You speaking facts

    • @aktolman
      @aktolman 6 років тому +1

      On their album cover they said they put that in because they were living in London... and obviously enjoying the DnB scene at the time. Its awesome...

    • @gregreid5517
      @gregreid5517 6 років тому

      Steez E beautiful!!!!

  • @tyoung2757
    @tyoung2757 5 років тому +3788

    If you bumping this in 2019. You so dope 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥✌❤

    • @thomasmiles4744
      @thomasmiles4744 5 років тому +42

      Good music nerver die

    • @af8071
      @af8071 5 років тому +8

      💙💙

    • @thomasmiles4744
      @thomasmiles4744 5 років тому +4

      @@af8071 💪💪👍👍

    • @quitalong4728
      @quitalong4728 5 років тому +6

      Good Music!!!!💣💣💣💣🥰🥰🥰😍😍😍😍

    • @thomasmiles4744
      @thomasmiles4744 5 років тому +7

      @@quitalong4728 yes and yes love this song good music nerver die

  • @Balancediscipline
    @Balancediscipline 8 місяців тому +3

    I’m still captivated by the baseline, the writing, the singing, the beautiful black people, the video concept, I literally mean EVERYTHING about this!!! A complete masterpiece!!! I’m still here on a monthly basis! ❤💯🎈🎊

  • @crlazymintx3766
    @crlazymintx3766 5 років тому +663

    Who boppin this in 2020? ♥️

  • @iamaninvestor2086
    @iamaninvestor2086 5 років тому +3307

    Who else need this kind of energy 2020?

  • @goat9283
    @goat9283 4 роки тому +2151

    If you’re here in 2020 well I’m happy you have an excellent taste in music

  • @TheYardLover
    @TheYardLover 6 днів тому +3

    This was such a great time in life. Now, we can't even decipher what many rappers are saying, and when we can, we wish we couldn't.

  • @marlostanly6650
    @marlostanly6650 4 роки тому +917

    We just lost MalikB, y'all.
    My sincere condolences to his friends and family

  • @jsv412
    @jsv412 Рік тому +224

    This era of hip-hop is a golden gem. So many talented human beings putting there soul and gift out there for us to hear. Much love to the world of consciousness hiphop

    • @jamardns77
      @jamardns77 Рік тому +4

      Man we're blessed to have witnessed it before it passed

    • @sifisonzimande1173
      @sifisonzimande1173 9 місяців тому

      I so wish this hip hop to come back me and my friends we usually say when these tracks we call them " soulful hip hop"

  • @grogg4372
    @grogg4372 Рік тому +182

    Erykah's singing is absolutely awe-inspiring... Absolutely incredible beauty, so much pure gentle, feminine, even motherly energy. I adore her, she is an inspiration.

    • @IrisG77
      @IrisG77 Рік тому +4

      She is an inspiration

    • @palapadadouwa807
      @palapadadouwa807 Рік тому +3

      Black Thought is huge too here ,
      Word up 🍃🪶🪶🪶😘😘😘

    • @321doucheface
      @321doucheface Рік тому

      Jill Scott wrote it and her version is better.
      ua-cam.com/video/ff5UFjzFRd8/v-deo.html

    • @onsokumaru4663
      @onsokumaru4663 6 місяців тому +2

      Jill Scott was the original vocalist, but she got replaced with Badu since Jill wasn't well-known at the time and the producers wanted someone who was high profile.

    • @grogg4372
      @grogg4372 6 місяців тому +1

      @@onsokumaru4663 that's interesting, I'll be sure to listen to this version! Thanks.

  • @erikig
    @erikig 8 місяців тому +33

    Philly had such a diverse set of talents

  • @henrytoler7327
    @henrytoler7327 Рік тому +28

    Erica Badu's vocals are absolutely intoxicating.

  • @jaym3064
    @jaym3064 3 роки тому +195

    Just love Erykah’s voice!

  • @fishingwithrick3991
    @fishingwithrick3991 5 років тому +592

    Erykah Badu is the epitome of a beautiful Black woman in this video.

    • @cur127
      @cur127 5 років тому +11

      Jill Scott is the same. BESTEST friends!
      Vanessa

    • @fishingwithrick3991
      @fishingwithrick3991 5 років тому +2

      @@cur127 True! I love her too! I love watching her dance in the live version of this song that she performed with the Roots. Check it out, it's on here.

    • @CookieMonster-db5xq
      @CookieMonster-db5xq 4 роки тому +4

      she is an awesome singer and rapper amazing

    • @jasonsimmons5395
      @jasonsimmons5395 4 роки тому +3

      PREACH!!

    • @fartypebbles
      @fartypebbles 4 роки тому +3

      Why can't she just be a beautiful woman?

  • @ghettouchill
    @ghettouchill 8 місяців тому +2

    «Хотел судьбу красивую, как в клипе Roots с Эрика Баду»
    Спасибо, Окс. Спасибо, что направил меня на этот замечательный трек и этот замечательный клип.

  • @timothyfitzgerald5459
    @timothyfitzgerald5459 4 роки тому +494

    It took me 21 years to truly appreciate this masterpiece

    • @missharris5521
      @missharris5521 3 роки тому +7

      Me too!

    • @amberwhite8357
      @amberwhite8357 3 роки тому +4

      😳😳😳

    • @mucho1966
      @mucho1966 3 роки тому +12

      Me TOO. I liked it back then, but I was Wu'd OUT, Mobbed DEEP, Nas'ed, Rooted UP, OutkastED, SnoopED and Dre'ed and everything hipped-hopped.

    • @sdqsdq6274
      @sdqsdq6274 3 роки тому +3

      hmmm are they the same band ? i only can see the fair dude and quest love

    • @Ayo.Ajisafe
      @Ayo.Ajisafe 3 роки тому +9

      Better late than never homie. Pull up a seat.

  • @TwoVera
    @TwoVera 10 років тому +131

    We need to go back to this please! I really miss these kinds of songs as a kid. I love that 90s feel and I absolutely love the nostalgic feel but the realization that we've moved on where the subject matter is now primarily focused on money, bitches and drugs is absolutely disgusting.

    • @MisfitAnarchy
      @MisfitAnarchy 10 років тому +7

      Straight up

    • @OrangeNinjaTurtle123
      @OrangeNinjaTurtle123 10 років тому +7

      yeah not many rappers rap about what they feel so there's soul and emotion.

    • @shadowmixx
      @shadowmixx 10 років тому +11

      True,...true.
      I'm still all about the 'realism' of meaningful lyrics. I miss joints like this.
      Long live 90s 'real' Hip Hop.
      Peace

    • @hiyukenmusic
      @hiyukenmusic 10 років тому +4

      What was will never again be now and whole...to be now...one can only grab parts and breath life into it in the present...ergo download fruityloops , grab a notepad and get to it..

    • @bellevie6149
      @bellevie6149 10 років тому +6

      The world is in such an uproar because songs like this have been removed from public radio. Your spirit can't survive off the BS that's played for daily consumption.

  • @shaverim_
    @shaverim_ 4 роки тому +378

    This is my favorite song of all time. It never gets old. The storytelling is on point, then Jill's chorus interpreted by Erykah's gorgeous voice, THIS IS IT. RIP Malik B.

    • @swallace9958
      @swallace9958 4 роки тому +5

      I saw an episode of Tales based on this song but I'm not getting what it's about. Can you explain?

    • @scottdavidson412
      @scottdavidson412 3 роки тому

      That's is it, Jjust like your comment on this song. You got it right .
      How are you doing?

    • @cliftonmobile7996
      @cliftonmobile7996 3 роки тому +1

      Who is Malik B is that the one rapping

    • @HoneyBee1980
      @HoneyBee1980 3 роки тому +5

      @@cliftonmobile7996 No he’s the founder and original member of the Roots

    • @cliftonmobile7996
      @cliftonmobile7996 3 роки тому +1

      @@HoneyBee1980 o ok thx😁 boo boo

  • @razijibon5418
    @razijibon5418 Рік тому +30

    Can’t stop my tears😢😢. Going through tough time. Messed up big time with my wife. In my 40 thinking how I messed it up. Reading all the comments I believe still have hope. Hope that always keeps us going. Yes, after 23 years this song is still one of the best RnB ballad. Erykah is the Queen.

    • @Kolaaaa23
      @Kolaaaa23 11 місяців тому +3

      idk your situation but it pains me to hear your sadness, just said a prayer for you friend, you might need more than a prayer but for what’s it’s worth a strangers god is looking out for your good fortune ❤🙏 have faith and hope my friend this world has lots of unseen good in it, sometimes we just focus too much on the bad. May some good come of this my friend

    • @sharonlunzmann4024
      @sharonlunzmann4024 7 місяців тому

      We women love our men. Sincere apologies and proving a change go a long way. Keep hope. Pray. Ask God's help. If it's His will He will help you fix it

  • @quinnmurph2750
    @quinnmurph2750 4 роки тому +1571

    Am I the only one who can't wait until the end of the song when the beat suddenly slides into drum-and-bass?

    • @2Future4U
      @2Future4U 4 роки тому +77

      I think there was lot of overseas influence on Questlove at this time; I believe he was living in London back then..as a fan of both hiphop and electronic music; this blew my mind when I first heard..very highly underrated track and one of the very few hiphop tracks that actually has real drum and bass vibes on it

    • @TheYellowduckyduck
      @TheYellowduckyduck 4 роки тому +6

      shut up

    • @alanne1.17.77
      @alanne1.17.77 4 роки тому +11

      I'm tryina tell ya!!!!!! The intriquesy of it!!!!

    • @pragmaticmessenger
      @pragmaticmessenger 4 роки тому +4

      Fuck yes.

    • @JUGO1979
      @JUGO1979 4 роки тому +17

      Favorite part!

  • @chiefbeef444
    @chiefbeef444 8 років тому +174

    Black Thought && The Roots. One of the best groups to ever do it no doubt

    • @chiefbeef444
      @chiefbeef444 8 років тому

      I really gotta delve deeper into the old school

    • @fotisstylos6983
      @fotisstylos6983 8 років тому

      .......nevo got the list ...no worry about..:P

    • @lebogangmabala8766
      @lebogangmabala8766 8 років тому +8

      Haha, Isn't it just "The Roots"? I know he's the only one that raps, but...

    • @mguieb1988
      @mguieb1988 8 років тому +4

      +Lebogang Mabala ha! That was exactly what I thought too! I mean the drumline is always amazing in every song they've made

    • @NewtTehGuy
      @NewtTehGuy 8 років тому

      +Lebogang Mabala Malik B raps too

  • @jaylin4eva
    @jaylin4eva 5 років тому +138

    The end = chills for years!!!!! This video is underrated.

  • @TrueWalker88
    @TrueWalker88 6 місяців тому +12

    When I look at Erykah Badu, I wonder how some people got to be so beautiful and talented all in one person.

  • @FishiestFillet
    @FishiestFillet 5 років тому +212

    WE STILL LOVE THIS SONG IN 2020!

  • @the1deyluv2love
    @the1deyluv2love 9 років тому +167

    +douglas douga Erykah is singing her part and Eve is rapping the second verse. "You Got Me" was co-written by musician Jill Scott, who recorded vocals for the song's chorus and bridge. Her part was subsequently re-recorded by Badu at the insistence of MCA Records, who wanted a higher-profile collaboration for the album's official lead single (at the time, Scott was relatively unknown outside of Philadelphia ). When the group later went on tour, Scott joined them during performances of the song. The original version was later released on the 2005 compilation Home Grown! The Beginners Guide to Understanding the Roots, Volume One.

    • @antwaunhillman6642
      @antwaunhillman6642 9 років тому +17

      Roots so underrated... And i adore sister BADU ain't nothing like a sister with knowledge of self....

    • @dondonner1971
      @dondonner1971 9 років тому +4

      Antwaun Hillman very very underrated

    • @the1deyluv2love
      @the1deyluv2love 9 років тому +2

      Does anyone remember the meaning behind the video?

    • @antwaunhillman6642
      @antwaunhillman6642 9 років тому +2

      Queen X for me is about when u love someone ..they got u

    • @the1deyluv2love
      @the1deyluv2love 9 років тому

      What was the purpose of everyone laying down with their eyes closed?

  • @akki015
    @akki015 5 років тому +29

    Erykah Badu has the voice of an angel, so beautiful.

    • @JerrellXotiikClemmons
      @JerrellXotiikClemmons 4 роки тому

      Truly an angel. ua-cam.com/video/vxlwnsH4hgk/v-deo.html

    • @mayaescott6250
      @mayaescott6250 4 роки тому

      Nice beat like her headdress in sixties it was reggae this is great

  • @safiyawallace6588
    @safiyawallace6588 3 місяці тому +7

    When I tell you this was one of my favorite songs as teenager!!!! Those were days when I use to be watching music videos on music channels. It is still one of my favorite songs of ALL times!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ I'm from the island o Trinidad 🇹🇹
    I'm thankful for UA-cam because not only do I LOVE music 🎼🎶 but I love watching the videos!!

  • @sunji2882
    @sunji2882 4 роки тому +48

    I don’t think I’ve ever seen Badu look more beautiful than in this video,absolute goddess.

  • @elias1579
    @elias1579 4 роки тому +83

    I’m glad I didn’t go my whole life without discovering the roots. What a blessing to be here.

  • @Youngapollo47
    @Youngapollo47 9 років тому +120

    Philly is underrated af man, we got a great city over here. Come over and see the brotherly love

    • @calvinthigpen1735
      @calvinthigpen1735 9 років тому

      +foxking39 O_o Zazen Zach Best RePLY AWARD

    • @Ahmad-hy6pc
      @Ahmad-hy6pc 9 років тому +2

      weak mill

    • @crisleroi299
      @crisleroi299 9 років тому +2

      +foxking39 or catch some brotherly slugs.

    • @ThumbsUpMike
      @ThumbsUpMike 9 років тому +1

      +foxking39 Some parts of Philly are great, like the city, but most of Philly is very skeptical

    • @Youngapollo47
      @Youngapollo47 9 років тому +2

      +Zazen Zach Only sus bouls get caught slippin, just chill and don't be an idiot and you'll be good.

  • @richardkittrell3133
    @richardkittrell3133 7 місяців тому +293

    Who's here forever??

  • @ompiba
    @ompiba 4 роки тому +60

    It's crazy how this video defines a certain time of hip hop, Thought (I love how he is dressed in it btw), Badu, Common, the nod to Elysée Montmartre, the best concert venue in Paris. Back then soulquarians were the definition of good taste in hip hop, they were producing for everyone, D'Angelo had released Voodoo, Dilla was still alive, Hip hop shows were still pure raw good energy. I miss these beautiful times...

  • @TheBrelala
    @TheBrelala 3 роки тому +363

    2021 love this song if your here you have good taste in music to 💯

    • @incrediblec872
      @incrediblec872 3 роки тому +2

      💯💯💯💯💯🤞🏾🤞🏾🤞🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @chilldaonly1841
      @chilldaonly1841 3 роки тому +2

      Frfr 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @barbarawilson9183
      @barbarawilson9183 3 роки тому +3

      I don't even know what made me look this up real music 💪💯💯💯💯💯

    • @Celestialqueenali
      @Celestialqueenali 3 роки тому +3

      🗣Thanks you too 🙌🏾💃🏽🌹 🎶

    • @TheBrelala
      @TheBrelala 3 роки тому +2

      @@barbarawilson9183 this song is a while vibe I randomly find myself looking up good music this new music bs no meaning

  • @steveweiner7260
    @steveweiner7260 7 років тому +333

    Erykah Badu is so beautiful

    • @sholeroy
      @sholeroy 6 років тому +4

      Steve Weiner Facts

    • @summer65
      @summer65 6 років тому +4

      Yes,she is !

    • @i40329
      @i40329 6 років тому +1

      It’s b pity she’s a vegan

    • @mwasras
      @mwasras 6 років тому +2

      was crazy in love with her back in the day

    • @kwakuantwi596
      @kwakuantwi596 6 років тому +1

      That's a Ghanaian name

  • @misterg2201
    @misterg2201 7 місяців тому +14

    This era of music was just pure gold

  • @winstongeorgemusic168
    @winstongeorgemusic168 4 роки тому +35

    Arguably The Best Song Ever.

  • @dmc7173
    @dmc7173 3 роки тому +76

    Its weird to hear a song when it comes out and think "ok thats a decent song i spose" and then hear it years and years later and realize it was actually musical perfection

  • @officerrodfarva8149
    @officerrodfarva8149 2 роки тому +301

    It's crazy how a song you haven't thought about in close to 10 years can just pop in your head, & on 1st listen you remember every word...
    Long Live Real Hip Hop

    • @DM-fe2bc
      @DM-fe2bc Рік тому +5

      This is EXACTLY what happened to me this morning.

    • @charlottethompson9385
      @charlottethompson9385 Рік тому +2

      ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

    • @melissabriggs3343
      @melissabriggs3343 Рік тому +3

      Exactly I woke up with this playing in my head out of nowhere

    • @officerrodfarva8149
      @officerrodfarva8149 Рік тому +1

      @@melissabriggs3343
      Cause you're a real one

    • @mxrkll3015
      @mxrkll3015 Рік тому +1

      Not just a song to you it’s a poem it’s art it’s a voice. You wont ever forget that OG I aspire to acquire the same feeling

  • @michaelbutler2053
    @michaelbutler2053 8 місяців тому +19

    Music like this just does not exist anymore

    • @wolf44875
      @wolf44875 7 місяців тому +1

      at all

    • @BigWolfBlazer
      @BigWolfBlazer 7 місяців тому +2

      Thy do u just gotta find rappers that still rap like this

    • @leonjacobs3426
      @leonjacobs3426 7 місяців тому

      Check out sarocs 2019 album

    • @natatiawright4489
      @natatiawright4489 2 місяці тому

      It does in 4024! ❤❤❤

  • @appetite4chic878
    @appetite4chic878 5 років тому +229

    Damn I felt instant nostalgia when I heard this song. I wish music in 2020 felt this good 😔

    • @mpctv.musicproductioncultu1982
      @mpctv.musicproductioncultu1982 4 роки тому +2

      IT ENDS CRAZY! ! ! 🔥💯

    • @appetite4chic878
      @appetite4chic878 4 роки тому +1

      MPC TV. Music,Production & Culture Television! The authentic drum solo by Quest Love 👌🏾🔥😍

    • @mpctv.musicproductioncultu1982
      @mpctv.musicproductioncultu1982 4 роки тому +2

      I think im more amazed by this track now than when it came out!!!
      Cause good music is timeless & seems 2 just keep getting better!💯

  • @mfalmekijani7109
    @mfalmekijani7109 3 роки тому +81

    One of Eve's Best versus ever hands down in The Roots immaculate job and with Erykah phenomenal

    • @sherribailey
      @sherribailey 3 роки тому +2

      I didn't know that was eve rapping

  • @Timothy2706
    @Timothy2706 5 років тому +280

    How lucky i am to have known an era where hip hop was The Roots, Mos Def, Dead Prez,....

  • @Майямия-д8к
    @Майямия-д8к 7 місяців тому +9

    From Moscow Russia my childhood)) when everyone listen russian music, this song was in my heart)) respect!!!! And 2 pac Also

  • @ChuckSegovia-q5f
    @ChuckSegovia-q5f Рік тому +24

    God is great all the time and thank you for your blessings in my life honestly

  • @CodeWhispererX
    @CodeWhispererX 8 років тому +144

    A representation of when Hip Hop was TRUE!!!

  • @chandawood6550
    @chandawood6550 5 років тому +273

    This song dope...that drum solo at the end...priceless🔥🔥

    • @toyasmith5676
      @toyasmith5676 5 років тому +5

      Chanda Wood it’s everything. Quest is a genius.

    • @NarutoClassics
      @NarutoClassics 5 років тому +2

      @@toyasmith5676 Scott Storch

    • @toyasmith5676
      @toyasmith5676 5 років тому +4

      Naruto Classic's Quest love is on the drums right? So I meant Quest Love.

    • @sherekhan9344
      @sherekhan9344 5 років тому

      That's the main reason to be here for #QuestLove

    • @appetite4chic878
      @appetite4chic878 5 років тому +1

      I swear I bop my head extra hard to the drum solo. Quest Love has magical skills

  • @angiewalters415
    @angiewalters415 8 місяців тому +8

    The collaborations on this song is amazing black thought, Jill scott, Eve and erykah. I’m blessed to live through this era of music

    • @operator9653
      @operator9653 7 місяців тому

      ua-cam.com/video/BGbunwHMFgM/v-deo.html

  • @seanharris140
    @seanharris140 6 років тому +173

    Black Thought is so underrated. Even his name is deep; Black...... Thought.

  • @KrissnJohnson101
    @KrissnJohnson101 6 років тому +321

    I bought this cd when I was 16, I'm 35 now and it's still amazing.

    • @bluebabyzou
      @bluebabyzou 5 років тому +1

      Same !!!

    • @jay-zflashingmoney7131
      @jay-zflashingmoney7131 5 років тому +1

      Timeless music always sounds new

    • @beckyclark5047
      @beckyclark5047 5 років тому +5

      Me too!! My 1st love turned me on to the roots and I was hooked. I'm 35 to be 36 on May 24.

    • @anthonymann7411
      @anthonymann7411 5 років тому

      No doubt

    • @Russum1
      @Russum1 5 років тому +7

      See , I was 35 when I bought this, now I'm 16

  • @nubianqueenkeeyannahotep3939
    @nubianqueenkeeyannahotep3939 7 років тому +200

    Black Though is really underrated. Quest Love is a beast on the drums💯💜

    • @mattb5949
      @mattb5949 6 років тому +5

      he's just on another level...like AnDre 3000

    • @pariscoolbadgirl7003
      @pariscoolbadgirl7003 6 років тому

      This Scott Storch beat

    • @beccarocsgf611
      @beccarocsgf611 6 років тому

      ❣💙

    • @nonymous590
      @nonymous590 5 років тому +1

      @@pariscoolbadgirl7003 He co-produced but Questlove took it to another level.

  • @tabathaogost4982
    @tabathaogost4982 9 місяців тому +2

    Black Thought starts rappin and he's the finest man alive, every time

  • @rae7us
    @rae7us 7 років тому +223

    This song is a true test of time ....... epitome of longevity.......timeless!

    • @nme.00104
      @nme.00104 6 років тому

      $tack din3ro yes! scott storch really did his thing. smh at him a while back...he'd fallen on hard times.

  • @fara8214
    @fara8214 2 роки тому +31

    Шедеврально всё, Эрика Баду - богиня. Спустя столько лет трек всё равно даёт повод пустить слезу.

    • @danny-we7tt
      @danny-we7tt 2 роки тому

      Читает то кто, девчонка в смысле ? )))

    • @zedzed4737
      @zedzed4737 2 роки тому

      да, отличный клип, много лет искал и вот сегодня нашел наконец. хотя я вообще не по этому музлу.

    • @filbure83
      @filbure83 2 роки тому +2

      @@danny-we7tt читает Eve во втором куплете, припев - Эрика Баду.

    • @danny-we7tt
      @danny-we7tt 2 роки тому

      @@filbure83 Спасибо, уже разобрался ))

  • @mr.reshard1832
    @mr.reshard1832 2 роки тому +108

    The melody brings memories back…feels like crying in the world where we are all lost…open eyes still closed…somebody lost someone…crying in the corner where nobody sees you…how this melody breaks me down…each time…but somehow it gives me hope like you…reading this still…just remember people are in much worse place you are in…the grass never has been greener on the other side…be patient…you got me…peace

  • @lysurgikvisuals
    @lysurgikvisuals 8 місяців тому

    Im from AZ, dated a beautiful soul from Jersey. This was our song. 5 years from the split im finally hearing this again.

  • @marcelakicova5654
    @marcelakicova5654 2 роки тому +64

    Back to the times when hip hop was hip hop.
    Lyrics.. And passion was something special.

  • @aehsek731
    @aehsek731 Рік тому +183

    Its 2023 and at 42, I'm still 100%in love woth this song and many others in the same genre. Huge S/O to #Roots #EricaBadu and #Eve

  • @rachendrapyakurel9143
    @rachendrapyakurel9143 7 років тому +61

    The woman singing is so beautiful in her own way. Just loved that smile of hers.

    • @miayeargin66
      @miayeargin66 6 років тому +6

      Eryka badu

    • @trinaj9749
      @trinaj9749 6 років тому +2

      Rachendra Pyakurel Sis that's the legendary Miss Erykah Badu

    • @wiseone6425
      @wiseone6425 6 років тому +2

      Get to know the name...

    • @Kevindparks
      @Kevindparks 6 років тому +2

      her own way naw brah period these is real women

  • @TheKingClassic
    @TheKingClassic 5 місяців тому +17

    Miss when Kats rapped this way to their Woman. Classically articulated, and Erykah hasn't aged a bit.

    • @roseharrell1021
      @roseharrell1021 3 місяці тому

      Yeah instead of some of the Crude, Rude, disrespectful lyrics presented and accepted in the industry today.

  • @Hymnology001
    @Hymnology001 4 роки тому +2701

    When rappers actually told stories. Who else miss those days?

  • @jordan234674
    @jordan234674 5 років тому +141

    If there ever was a top 100 all time greatest hip hop songs list, this would have to be on it.

    • @jordanb3120
      @jordanb3120 5 років тому

      Yep

    • @leungsz
      @leungsz 5 років тому +1

      Top 50 easy in my opinion, not just top 100.

    • @Usernotknown21
      @Usernotknown21 5 років тому +4

      @@leungsz both of yall trippin. Top 25 easy.

    • @daBjoerrn
      @daBjoerrn 5 років тому +3

      i guess top 25

    • @omegaalphaeren3148
      @omegaalphaeren3148 4 роки тому

      True that🎶🇿🇦🇩🇪

  • @Slapyomama88
    @Slapyomama88 3 роки тому +308

    This has been one of my favorite songs for over a decade. When those drums kick in at 3:35, just takes the song to another level. So sweet it makes you wanna cry.

    • @yanisbarillon3597
      @yanisbarillon3597 3 роки тому +9

      The drop in drums and video is excellent

    • @Joop175
      @Joop175 2 роки тому +3

      That’s when I turn it off

    • @RariSwag
      @RariSwag 2 роки тому +3

      As a learning drummer it’s one of the most fun parts of the song

    • @TheJrandall
      @TheJrandall 2 роки тому +12

      @@Joop175 You weak

    • @TheJrandall
      @TheJrandall 2 роки тому +16

      Just read a tweet from Quest that part was influenced from their time in London and Jungle scene over there ;)

  • @mmmpinaycolada
    @mmmpinaycolada 9 місяців тому +6

    Quest is on a whole other level musically, the drums on this track are fucking impeccable
    🔥👏🔥

  • @nisheerercolbert5373
    @nisheerercolbert5373 8 років тому +92

    The smoothness of Eve's verse is dope!

    • @Tlingitboss
      @Tlingitboss 7 років тому +1

      Ni'Sheerer Colbert knew she sounded familiar

    • @abdessamadelhilali5032
      @abdessamadelhilali5032 6 років тому

      That's erykah badu not eve !!

    • @timgraf6320
      @timgraf6320 6 років тому +1

      abdessamad el hilali The song actually features both Erykah Badu and Eve. Badu sings the hook and Eve raps part of the second verse.

    • @abdessamadelhilali5032
      @abdessamadelhilali5032 6 років тому

      Tim Graf you're right she's doing the rap part on the 2nd verse but the voice nuance is close to erykah's

  • @timothymercer849
    @timothymercer849 Рік тому +44

    It's always nice to know that someone has your back...this song embodies this truth. Pure fire!

  • @MoorenaEl
    @MoorenaEl 6 років тому +90

    Erykah is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO BEAUTIFUL!!!

  • @젤리-d4d
    @젤리-d4d 5 місяців тому +2

    너무너무 사랑해서 들으면 마음아픈 음악 그렇지만 오늘 오랜만에 나를 위로해주니까 또 한번 고마워요 10년전이나 지금의 나, 이 노래를 들으며 우는건 변함 없어요 울고싶진 않지만 만약 울어도 이 음악과 함게라면 울어도 괜찮을것같아요

  • @refiloemdakane
    @refiloemdakane 3 роки тому +807

    Y'all shown no love for Eve on this track. She deserves more recognition she is a talented rapper

    • @blackmale78
      @blackmale78 3 роки тому +107

      Alot of people still don't even know that's her rapping....

    • @Golf2foto
      @Golf2foto 3 роки тому +49

      I never noticed it was her 😮

    • @bigheartbigcaps2977
      @bigheartbigcaps2977 3 роки тому +32

      THATS EVE'S VOICE🎙🎶
      I'LL GIVE PROPS TO RUFF RYDER EVE 👏👏👏👍

    • @09robinhood
      @09robinhood 3 роки тому +24

      @@bigheartbigcaps2977 you can tell her voice and her style.
      She's another beautiful one she caught her a billionaire.

    • @TheGreenlove87
      @TheGreenlove87 3 роки тому +29

      Why is Eve not listed???

  • @MrLoveLounge
    @MrLoveLounge 8 років тому +2322

    Still bumping this in 2017

    • @elyayers5993
      @elyayers5993 8 років тому +6

      Xiro but it's still...nvm

    • @MrLoveLounge
      @MrLoveLounge 8 років тому +5

      i know i know

    • @pprgtv
      @pprgtv 8 років тому +3

      Xiro 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

    • @stellalongo6485
      @stellalongo6485 8 років тому +4

      Xiro

    • @red6625
      @red6625 8 років тому +3

      Xiro still.. from Romenia too! în 2017

  • @havoktrainingsystems3654
    @havoktrainingsystems3654 8 років тому +92

    This song still bangs out even in 2016. Being born in the 80s it's hard for me to get down with contemporary hip hop.

    • @roypellikaan1
      @roypellikaan1 8 років тому

      Word!

    • @TheBigGianTz
      @TheBigGianTz 8 років тому +4

      Even born in 98 its hard for me to get down with hip hol nowdays man..

    • @dewaynethomas8831
      @dewaynethomas8831 8 років тому +2

      +TheBigGianTz check out King Yaiqab "Don't Do Me Like This" a powerful message we all need to hear and understand. Peace!!

    • @TheBigGianTz
      @TheBigGianTz 8 років тому +3

      +Dewayne Thomas i just checked it out! Thanks for sharing this great song, peace on you man!

  • @SOMETHING.MORE.HONEST
    @SOMETHING.MORE.HONEST 5 місяців тому +6

    This song was a mood then and still holds the same weight today!

  • @gritzgravy1760
    @gritzgravy1760 3 роки тому +52

    Here to pay respect to one of my favorite bassists and my favorite player in the Legendary Roots Crew, the great Leonard Hub Hubbard. Thank you for filling my life with great music brotha you will be missed 😢

  • @bleuloyal9927
    @bleuloyal9927 9 років тому +86

    EryKah Badu is absolutely gorgeous!!!

    • @martricehenderson6840
      @martricehenderson6840 9 років тому +9

      Aqreed . those eyes are beautiful .

    • @Echolyris212
      @Echolyris212 8 років тому +1

      her face, her style. her and sade . omg beauties.

    • @alrokwell6107
      @alrokwell6107 8 років тому

      Jill Scott wrote the hook.. Label wasnt feelin her so they gotta thin jill scott

    • @bleuloyal9927
      @bleuloyal9927 8 років тому +6

      +Al Rokwell no i diagree with the last part..its true jill scott did write the hook and the label didnt want her to sing it..but erykah is not a skinny jill scott shes erykah badu and jill scott is jill scott both beautiful songtress but not the same so show respect

    • @alrokwell6107
      @alrokwell6107 8 років тому +1

      I was being facetious. I rock wit both of them and def respect both

  • @MizzStaci25
    @MizzStaci25 8 років тому +137

    BUTTTT..... THATS EVE RAPPIN THO!!! MIND BLOWN... 😍😍😍

    • @RomeoTheBody
      @RomeoTheBody 8 років тому +4

      staci latrell I JUST FOUND OUT TWO WEEKS AGO!!!!!

    • @shanellebrooks7077
      @shanellebrooks7077 7 років тому +1

      staci latrell yes

    • @chrischambers5157
      @chrischambers5157 7 років тому +1

      I just realized that was e.v.e too..

    • @teeking1698
      @teeking1698 7 років тому +2

      I mean I always knew but I want to really know why they don’t put her name on the credits to the song

    • @trayday2720
      @trayday2720 7 років тому

      Real

  • @borisrudzki2593
    @borisrudzki2593 8 місяців тому +4

    What a masterpiece. A modern Classic.