BDP, Stetsasonic, Kool Moe Dee, MC Lyte, Doug Fresh, Just-Ice, Heavy D, Chuck D - Self Destruction

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  • (1989) "The Stop The Violence Movement"....[Info below]
    Featuring: Boogie Down Productions (KRS-One, D-Nice & Ms. Melodie), Stetsasonic (Delite, Daddy-O, Wise & Frukwan), Kool Moe Dee, MC Lyte, Doug E. Fresh, Just-Ice, Heavy D & Public Enemy (Chuck D & Flava Flav)
    The Stop the Violence Movement was begun by rapper KRS-One in 1989 in response to violence in the hip hop and African American communities.
    In 1988, during a concert by Boogie Down Productions and Public Enemy, a young fan was killed in a fight. The killing occurred shortly after Scott La Rock, a founding member of Boogie Down Productions, was killed in a shooting. KRS-One responded to these tragedies by forming the Stop the Violence Movement, to advance a vision of hip hop that would restore hip hop's "original principles" to the music industry. Composed of some of the biggest stars in contemporary East Coast hip hop, the movement released a single, "Self Destruction", in 1989, with all proceeds going to the National Urban League.
    "Self-Destruction" was produced by KRS-One and D-Nice of Boogie Down Productions (Hank Shocklee of the Bomb Squad is credited as an associate producer)

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  • @Dr.Momodu
    @Dr.Momodu 2 роки тому +1499

    Kool Moe Dee saying " I never ran from the Ku Klux Klan I shouldn't run from a Black man" is one of the realest lines in Hip Hop history.

    • @kennyp1477
      @kennyp1477 2 роки тому +60

      Hell yeah! That part gave me goose bumps

    • @dwightlove3704
      @dwightlove3704 2 роки тому +57

      @@kennyp1477 The record companies are destroying the art of hip hop

    • @MrDboy1979
      @MrDboy1979 2 роки тому +16

      Facts

    • @robertthompson6153
      @robertthompson6153 2 роки тому +35

      @@MrDboy1979 Every time I hear that, its perfect. Also, I love how Public Enemy comes on at the end. There are so many great moments in this song from beginning to end.

    • @tarheelphenom
      @tarheelphenom 2 роки тому

      Applies moreso today seeing as though black men get killed at the hands of other black men more than anyone else. I don't fear the KKK or the police gunning me down when I walk out of the house. But, I do fear catching a stray from a drive-by or a turf war over colors in a crayon box.

  • @arielview1358
    @arielview1358 4 місяці тому +19

    Still rocking this in 2024! Born '79 so i still hold heart for analog...

  • @clintongray5065
    @clintongray5065 7 років тому +535

    When Mc's cared about what was going on in there own communities before corporations took over rap

    • @akele7390
      @akele7390 4 роки тому +24

      I 100% agree.. i miss the community of hip hop

    • @TalkMyShiit
      @TalkMyShiit 3 роки тому +9

      Facts

    • @akele7390
      @akele7390 3 роки тому +10

      @@TalkMyShiit back to listening to black moon -reality lol.. hip hop day today

    • @inflammablepumpkin3924
      @inflammablepumpkin3924 3 роки тому +10

      After a while, you would find out that your two favourite rappers were friends!

    • @cyberone2763
      @cyberone2763 3 роки тому +3

      💯💯💯✊🏽👍🏽

  • @quinnmurph2750
    @quinnmurph2750 2 роки тому +139

    Hadn't heard this in over 30 years. Man, it brought a tear to my eye. The tight, upbeat lyrics; the clear diction -- qualities that barely exist today in the era of mumble-rap. As a teen in the 80s, hip hop was eye-opening and thought-provoking -- and I'd argue, mostly positive. I get it that the music industry didn't support this kind of message in black music, but the music industry cannot force artists to make negatively themed music: the artists are responsible for that, and it's sad that so many contemporary hip-hop artists have used their talent to promote foolishness, materialism, and general negativity. As the song says: "Do not walk this path that they laid!"

    • @justlive5387
      @justlive5387 Рік тому +5

      ALL FACTS...

    • @getsugaallen6612
      @getsugaallen6612 7 місяців тому +3

      this why I don't like Tupac he dissed de la soul because they were speaking against that gangsta stuff

  • @enzigenes
    @enzigenes Рік тому +466

    Every young Black boy should learn Kool Mo Dee's verse. So powerful.

    • @juditbouman3991
      @juditbouman3991 Рік тому +16

      not just
      Black boys...

    • @periechontology
      @periechontology Рік тому +7

      All of these years and I never noticed Big Daddy Kane in this

    • @teelasweetie
      @teelasweetie Рік тому +11

      I got so emotional listening to this today! 😢I remember when this song came out as a little girl! But it hits a bit different now that times have passed…..it breaks my heart that this was a warning and now a reality. 😢

    • @periechontology
      @periechontology Рік тому +3

      @@teelasweetie Well you should be happy to know that the crime rate today is WAY lower than it was back then. For example the murder rate in NY today is 5 times lower than it was back in 88'.

    • @salayobrown8942
      @salayobrown8942 Рік тому +2

      @@periechontology I know. I wonder why he didn't rap on this.

  • @southlondon86
    @southlondon86 4 роки тому +1266

    “I never ever ran from the Ku Klux Klan, I shouldn’t have to run from a black man”

  • @zabrinatheteacher
    @zabrinatheteacher 3 роки тому +286

    I'm a 78 baby and to this day I appreciate and still love this record. Chuck D at the end gives me chills everytime. R.I.P. Heavy D & Ms. Melodie. I had a great childhood looking at this on Video Music Box..💖

  • @franknitti9288
    @franknitti9288 3 роки тому +306

    When rappers were quick to come together and do something positive!! RIP Ms. Melody and Heavy D!...

    • @michaelfrazier2494
      @michaelfrazier2494 Рік тому +8

      I don't think that they did it for the money..they did it for the Culture..and they absolutely loved Hip Hop...To me, personally Hip Hop in its rawest form esp when the elements are involved is when its most Brilliant..Beautiful even

    • @tymartin2293
      @tymartin2293 Рік тому +14

      Can you imagine today's rappers trying to make an educated song? Their heads would explode trying to write something other than their coochie pink and their booty holes brown 😂😂 Kendrick, Cole would have to write their verses for them

    • @celestialnubian
      @celestialnubian Рік тому +5

      @@tymartin2293 Lupe is holding the whole game up all by himself. Best rapper alive but blackballed by the industry.

    • @tymartin2293
      @tymartin2293 Рік тому +4

      @@celestialnubian Lupe is a beast. I named Cole and K Dot bc they're more famous. But Lupe 🔥🔥

    • @marcusjackson6692
      @marcusjackson6692 9 місяців тому

      @@tymartin2293😂Facts

  • @johnsr.3651
    @johnsr.3651 2 роки тому +289

    It's crazy how big this song was and you don't hear it on rotation anywhere; it actually has more relevance now than it did when it was released. Crazy

    • @exoticallovergirl
      @exoticallovergirl Рік тому +4

      *message*

    • @annfrank5959
      @annfrank5959 Рік тому +21

      There a reason why you don't hear this cut on the radio it's simply too powerful

    • @stephaniewilliams168
      @stephaniewilliams168 Рік тому +12

      @@annfrank5959 yes and too real and intelligent

    • @JohnEastmanExAttyAtLaw
      @JohnEastmanExAttyAtLaw Рік тому

      you think those devils will play anything with KRS on it, LOL. you have not and never will hear KRS voice on any song on any radio station. one time they played one of his songs on the radio and he sued. if they play his stuff today, he will immediately sue them, LOL. he doesn't want his stuff played behind Cardi B retarded bs.

    • @TheEvangelistsmall
      @TheEvangelistsmall Рік тому +7

      We have to get in going again. Share it on all social media platforms.

  • @nerdbamarich2063
    @nerdbamarich2063 9 років тому +1039

    Song damn near brings a tear to my eyes knowing where hip-hop was and what's become of it today..I miss songs like this with positive messages...Wish I could go back in live in that era...

    • @malrovinpierre8974
      @malrovinpierre8974 8 років тому +29

      TRUE! But the (wicked hearts) had there plan in effect, but that era was some sweet times gone!

    • @nerdbamarich2063
      @nerdbamarich2063 8 років тому +9

      OD Pierre I feel you on that...

    • @MrMsmaimai17
      @MrMsmaimai17 8 років тому +11

      That's real

    • @malrovinpierre8974
      @malrovinpierre8974 8 років тому +6

      Bless up for all comments

    • @lanessiaturner8975
      @lanessiaturner8975 8 років тому +32

      Hey im 13 yrs old and im sorry music today has bringing this world a pure violent area ....and. last night my dad showed me this song and this really taught me a lesson and 90s music startin to get to me 😊☺

  • @KB-lc3si
    @KB-lc3si 3 роки тому +112

    What's crazy to me is this song is still relevant today.

    • @Bubblegumswitch
      @Bubblegumswitch 4 місяці тому +2

      IKR! I’m watching the “making of this video” on YT in 2024. This is definitely a “classic”

    • @johnbailey9006
      @johnbailey9006 2 місяці тому

      Facts!!!!!!

    • @Richgirlchanel
      @Richgirlchanel 9 днів тому

      This is the rap version of WE ARE THE WORLD

  • @shamp5727
    @shamp5727 10 років тому +679

    One of the BEST, most positive hip hop songs that was ever made!!!

    • @mr.seeusoon4333
      @mr.seeusoon4333 4 роки тому +11

      Thought I was in da cool class... 1980 forward

    • @aarongaskin2384
      @aarongaskin2384 4 роки тому +9

      Check out h.e.a.l with krs1 and others. Another positive message. It was back then when truth seemed important.lol Funny thing is that these songs and videos were not allowed a huge amount of airplay in case the music and message became popular.🤔 Great collaborations by a diverse group of special mc's each one delivers. Also check out dont curse with heavy d, Kane, kool g rap etc. Good times!

    • @duwaynericketts37
      @duwaynericketts37 3 роки тому +15

      Let's not forget we're all in the same gang

    • @randyjohnson4574
      @randyjohnson4574 3 роки тому

      0

    • @mrjay3047
      @mrjay3047 3 роки тому +4

      @@duwaynericketts37 Yep, both great with a much needed message.

  • @edtoo8719
    @edtoo8719 Рік тому +22

    My mom passed this year. And she put me onto this classic

    • @David-g8e2j
      @David-g8e2j Рік тому +1

      She sounds like a cool ass lady

  • @tonysteel1377
    @tonysteel1377 3 роки тому +296

    They will NEVER allow this type of message to be broadcasted widely today. They’ve taken this art and used it against the love of self respect.

    • @Reesee000
      @Reesee000 Рік тому +1

      Threw

    • @salayobrown8942
      @salayobrown8942 Рік тому +2

      THANK YOU!!!!

    • @ericperkins971
      @ericperkins971 Рік тому +2

      Well said

    • @lezlethal
      @lezlethal Рік тому +17

      KRS has a video where he said BET refused to air this video, and they only started to show it after it became a hit on MTV.

    • @leverdia
      @leverdia Рік тому +2

      I was just thinking the same thing. Smh

  • @bethesdawillis5441
    @bethesdawillis5441 7 років тому +564

    wow they tried to warn us back then.

    • @bethesdawillis5441
      @bethesdawillis5441 4 роки тому +22

      Robinson R.L. Wigfall I was a little girl back then and my mom tried her best to keep me and my brother away from the negativity expressed in this video, which is truly self destruction.

    • @Power-9Hunnid
      @Power-9Hunnid 4 роки тому +23

      2020 needs this.

    • @modsskinssoulies2655
      @modsskinssoulies2655 4 роки тому +19

      Yeah 2020 needs this as the song shows the protests are utter bullshit.

    • @Brandon-gw4ed
      @Brandon-gw4ed 4 роки тому +2

      @RealHipHop4Life Thank you!

    • @ghost9x1
      @ghost9x1 4 роки тому +8

      I was born in 1977. I'm old enough to see and experience different things in history in the last 43 years. In this video it's all about self destruction. I get that. And today? What is the message today?

  • @jonathanlippe
    @jonathanlippe 8 років тому +258

    I used to see this every weekend morning on YO MTV Raps as a kid. I loved Kool Moe Dee's part, Doug E Fresh's part. We did an imitation of Stetsasonic's part for Book IT, which was a book club we were in at school. I loved Heavy D's part and Chuck D's part. I loved all the verses. This song profoundly affected my life and influenced me in my early years. When people discover Im a rap fan, they think of all of the negative rap music that came later on, and I try to explain to them that before all of that it was about Knowledge Is King, Knowledge is Power, uplifting, positive messages, SANE messages, partying and having a good time. Some of my favorites as a kid were Fat Boys, Fresh Prince (before he was called Will Smith), LL Cool J, Beastie Boys, Run DMC, Boogie Down Productions, D-Nice, Gucci Crew II, Public Enemy, Kool Moe Dee, Big Daddy Kane, Doug E Fresh, Slick Rick, Heavy D, Nice and Smooth, Chubb Rock, The D.O.C., Kwame, Queen Latifah, Naughty by Nature, Black Sheep, 2 Live Crew, Bass Patrol, DJ Magic Mike, Kurtis Blow, Ice-T, MC Hammer, Eazy E and NWA. I watched the movie KRUSH GROOVE like 35 times and at one point knew the dialogue of the film from front to back.

    • @davidcollins6455
      @davidcollins6455 4 роки тому +6

      Mc lyte. Kool mo dee...public enemy...killin it

    • @inflammablepumpkin3924
      @inflammablepumpkin3924 3 роки тому +5

      80s in a box

    • @LulaJake
      @LulaJake 3 роки тому +3

      Loved KRUSH GROOVE. I'm gonna have to watch all you can eat by the fat boys now.

    • @christymearna3912
      @christymearna3912 3 роки тому

      🧠💯❣️

    • @leohopkins71
      @leohopkins71 3 роки тому +2

      I memorized all the lines from the first House Party with Martin Lawrence, Tisha Campbell-Martin, comic Robin Harris, and rappers Kid N Play.

  • @Khadyfi727
    @Khadyfi727 4 роки тому +409

    This song is still relevant even in 2020!!

  • @dhop3419
    @dhop3419 Рік тому +9

    48 yrs old and still bobbin my head to this

  • @AC-ro6ib
    @AC-ro6ib 2 роки тому +189

    Hip hop is form of music that was meant to be artistic, tell stories, inspire, empower, and uplift, yet it has been corrupted into the exact opposite. RIP real Hip Hop

    • @michaelsimpson208
      @michaelsimpson208 Рік тому +4

      Public Enemy is still around!

    • @PuertoRicanPrepper
      @PuertoRicanPrepper Рік тому +10

      Exactly what the corporations wanted.

    • @space_dogg
      @space_dogg Рік тому +3

      Bro, people are doing real hip-hop in every corner of the world, in every style you could think of, to little or no attention. Even on UA-cam. With 100 views per track. And that's not the even the essence of real hip-hop. Real hip-hop is Kids banging on tables and rapping, turn up the radio and dancing or striking up a tag, or painting a graffiti because they are disemfranchised and bored, it's not about blowing up big time and be a superstar
      Hip-Hop has became bigger and bigger and bigger, and is world wide

    • @Ignatius------6
      @Ignatius------6 Рік тому +2

      ​@@PuertoRicanPrepperand the alphabet mafia.

    • @BLACKSTA361
      @BLACKSTA361 Рік тому

      Listen to the Interview from Krayzie Bone and you will understand

  • @romelloskuggz5728
    @romelloskuggz5728 4 роки тому +246

    THE MOST POWERFUL RAP RECORDED SONG EVER .. LISTEN TO WHAT HEAVY D SAYING R.I.P HEV 🙏🏾

    • @TonyRich_504
      @TonyRich_504 3 роки тому +5

      RIP HEAVY D & Ms. Melody

    • @impossibleelevation776
      @impossibleelevation776 2 роки тому +4

      For me there’s a tie between this and “The Message” Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five. Two unfiltered accounts on the state of our community and the call for positive action and true unity

    • @romelloskuggz5728
      @romelloskuggz5728 2 роки тому +2

      @@impossibleelevation776 I agree both were ahead of they time

    • @oldl6655
      @oldl6655 2 роки тому +3

      I agree 100% heavy d was incredible on this track

    • @ChristopherSmith-du8qi
      @ChristopherSmith-du8qi 2 роки тому +2

      FACTS

  • @udefreitas
    @udefreitas 6 років тому +508

    Most powerful hip hop song ever recorded! Today's hip hop artist could never dublicate a collaboration such as this! I am so grateful I grew up in that era!

    • @yolandahines1094
      @yolandahines1094 3 роки тому +5

      Me too...

    • @trosharrahchapman2558
      @trosharrahchapman2558 3 роки тому +4

      Same here....

    • @mikeg3923
      @mikeg3923 3 роки тому +4

      Got that rite, Rap is Wack!!,with the Exception of Run The Jewels!

    • @Choxchip63
      @Choxchip63 3 роки тому +3

      I am too!!! Facts

    • @vxy357
      @vxy357 3 роки тому +5

      If todays hip-hop artists were to get together, instead of checking their egos at the door, they'd have to check their guns and gatz at the door.

  • @Theonlychild1988
    @Theonlychild1988 10 років тому +157

    The way Chuck and Flav came on to end the track WAS SO CRAZY LIVE! Hip Hop DOESNT GET ANY BETTER THAN THAT!

    • @sheldontaylor2002
      @sheldontaylor2002 3 роки тому +1

      They recorded there parts later that’s why it’s sounds that way

    • @CLAYTHA
      @CLAYTHA 2 роки тому +6

      Chucks voice commands respect. Nothing like it. Its like you have to sit up and take notice.

  • @IAMAGOD1982
    @IAMAGOD1982 2 місяці тому +107

    Who here in 2024 tho???? J/s 💯

  • @pamelabraden8760
    @pamelabraden8760 Рік тому +32

    "You Ain't Guardin' the door, So What You Got A Gun For?" Love that line.

  • @bobbyjrmccoy8203
    @bobbyjrmccoy8203 10 років тому +338

    NEVER GETS OLD NEVER

    • @akele7390
      @akele7390 4 роки тому +3

      When the world of hip hop and the community connected .. i miss those days

    • @Msboochie2
      @Msboochie2 3 роки тому +2

      Shit never ever got old. This song is especially painful. As we are about to close out one of the most disastrous years in modern human history, and one of the worst eras for hip hop since Pac and Biggie. So many of us who love this thing we call hop hop to the end are losing that love because of all the darkness and death. These words were so prophetic. I know this is so dramatic. I couldn’t continue to listen I had to turn it off. That has never ever happened. I don’t know maybe I’m losing it.

    • @msrain1235
      @msrain1235 3 роки тому

      @@akele7390 , me too!

    • @reginajones3630
      @reginajones3630 3 роки тому

      Never

  • @SKULnBONZ
    @SKULnBONZ 9 років тому +243

    Heavy D went in. (Here's the situation idioticy/ nonsense violence it's not a good policy. Therefore we must ignore fighting & fussing/ Heavys at the door so they'll be no bum rushing.!

  • @botetourtbulldogs
    @botetourtbulldogs 4 роки тому +49

    I could watch Heavy D over and over

  • @curtiswhiteheadjr1322
    @curtiswhiteheadjr1322 Рік тому +116

    I will never get tired of this track or it’s Message. ✊🏽🎤🔥

  • @blackwolverine1
    @blackwolverine1 2 роки тому +34

    Its never to late to bring Real Hip Hop back family.

  • @Pinky-kb2hd
    @Pinky-kb2hd 4 роки тому +164

    I miss this kind of rap music that gave self awareness. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

    • @oholm09
      @oholm09 3 роки тому +2

      Not that trap hip hop bs nobody dont wanna hear that crap

    • @Pinky-kb2hd
      @Pinky-kb2hd 3 роки тому

      @@oholm09 right!!

    • @tommy9303
      @tommy9303 3 роки тому +5

      Hip-hop was originally all about lifting up the youth! Tragic how it has changed.

    • @Pinky-kb2hd
      @Pinky-kb2hd 3 роки тому

      @@tommy9303 yes!

    • @hotpockets69
      @hotpockets69 2 роки тому +3

      @@tommy9303 hip-hop, like from the late 70s, was music to be played at block parties. Afrika Bombatta, DJ Kool Herc, Grandmaster Flash. Stop making stuff up.

  • @manahtii
    @manahtii 3 роки тому +343

    They need a 2021 version of this shit as many rappers get smoked these days

    • @boricuafrican1
      @boricuafrican1 3 роки тому +41

      there's no pride in hip hop anymore...it's just a hustle.

    • @Wilma.Flintstone
      @Wilma.Flintstone 2 роки тому +8

      The "rappers" these days seem like complete idiots and you probably couldn't pull them away from flexin on Insta long enough for them to get together to do it

    • @brentjames2425
      @brentjames2425 2 роки тому +13

      Good luck all are negative these rapper's today

    • @KO-OG-Passport-Bro-1997
      @KO-OG-Passport-Bro-1997 2 роки тому +1

      @@Wilma.Flintstone FACTS!!!

    • @1stlady707
      @1stlady707 2 роки тому +1

      WYS🗣🗣🗣🗣🗣🗣

  • @lisanichols8798
    @lisanichols8798 10 років тому +499

    I miss Heavy D. One of the most respectful rappers ever.

    • @jeromebutler8482
      @jeromebutler8482 6 років тому +11

      Lisa Shavers OMG I agree with you 💯 about Heavy D much luv to a true artist

    • @joannab.763
      @joannab.763 5 років тому +5

      Omg me, too. So badly!!!

    • @easyon12
      @easyon12 4 роки тому +7

      Absolutely!!!

    • @Nica-Ra-Wata
      @Nica-Ra-Wata 4 роки тому +6

      Jamaican rude boi

    • @reggiewatts8132
      @reggiewatts8132 4 роки тому +7

      Unity HIP HOP

  • @fayvajones9543
    @fayvajones9543 2 роки тому +15

    2022 and we still need this song like it was yesterday violence does not no discrimination

  • @ckinhimdaily
    @ckinhimdaily 11 місяців тому +5

    It has been almost 50 (40 years to be exact) years since I rapped along with this song and in almost 50 years (40 years to be exact) I still know every word. I could not finish rapping along today, in 2023 and started crying because our people are destructing and have been obliterated because of our lack of knowledge. this song is prophecy. And because my foundation was Supreme Knowledge, Supreme Alphabet, and Islam. Hit me hard this morning because so many of our people do not know "we come from quality".😢

  • @badams3375
    @badams3375 7 років тому +155

    80s Kids have the Best of everything

  • @janetk127
    @janetk127 3 роки тому +68

    This should be re-released. Still relevant rhymes today in December 2020.

  • @milmilbrown36
    @milmilbrown36 8 років тому +508

    Most slept on verse. "The enemy knows there no fools because everyone knows that hip hop rules!" They knew and had a plan! RIP Ms. Melodie

    • @Francheaduncan
      @Francheaduncan 8 років тому +12

      Oh I caught it lol

    • @vel6110
      @vel6110 6 років тому +8

      💯💯

    • @laurenklitsch3600
      @laurenklitsch3600 5 років тому +12

      For real now the jews took over rap

    • @joannab.763
      @joannab.763 5 років тому +20

      ...and rest in peace Heavy D. 🙏🏽😍💔

    • @trinesmith3362
      @trinesmith3362 4 роки тому +22

      Joanna B.
      Heavy's bday just passed. Rise In Power to both Heavy & Ms Melodie✊🏾👁️
      To All Our Warrior Ancestors🙏🏾✊🏾👁️

  • @ShawnC.T.
    @ShawnC.T. 2 роки тому +40

    This is/was arguably, the greatest and most significant song in the history of Hip Hop/Rap music. Its relevance is even more of a beacon, for our reality of today.
    R.I.P. MC Heavy D, and Ms Melodie, your contributions to this song are not in vain...🙏🏼...

    • @MyNameIsUnavailable
      @MyNameIsUnavailable 3 місяці тому +1

      Also, WE'RE ALL IN THE SAME GANG. Also, Shout out to Tone Loc being in both videos

  • @houseofclubs2437
    @houseofclubs2437 Рік тому +13

    This should have 900 trillion views

  • @lukekhalid896
    @lukekhalid896 4 роки тому +132

    Just noticed something. Tone Loc was in this video. He's the only rapper in both the Self-Destruction and We All in the Same Gang videos.

    • @myronsmith2114
      @myronsmith2114 3 роки тому +21

      Tone Loc was respected on both coasts

    • @JuniorPolancoLaCoalicion
      @JuniorPolancoLaCoalicion 3 роки тому +11

      I actually noticed that now after all these years. Interesting as well that Kane is in this video but was not in the song.

    • @radioqueenbee7008
      @radioqueenbee7008 3 роки тому +2

      Facts.

    • @IcebergSlim03
      @IcebergSlim03 3 роки тому +7

      tone loc and young mc too! crazy how both of those songs are still relevant in 2021.

    • @freddyvidz
      @freddyvidz 3 роки тому +2

      Didn't notice it and have seen this many x's.

  • @SholomonSun1342
    @SholomonSun1342 3 роки тому +34

    I was born in 85 when I was old enough to understand the value of unity this became a mantra. I love this video

  • @m.l7091
    @m.l7091 3 роки тому +48

    This song is so profound it gives me chills I miss these times.😢

  • @bdwms15
    @bdwms15 Рік тому +7

    I absolutely love how it starts with Malcolm and ends with Chuck D bar “To revolve to evolve to self respect cause we got to keep ourselves in check, or else it’s”

  • @macdutte
    @macdutte Рік тому +16

    32 years and we still haven't learnt shit

    • @BlackAnthem-v8l
      @BlackAnthem-v8l 5 місяців тому +1

      That's the truth and it seems as though it's getting worse as time goes on!!

  • @robertisaac3723
    @robertisaac3723 3 роки тому +37

    R.I.P. Heavy D,DJ Scott Larock,Miss Melodie🙏🙏You all are Missed very much👊🙏💯To the Producers and Artists that did this Video Much Respect and let's come together the Powerful Way👊✌

  • @melaniepatterson8205
    @melaniepatterson8205 7 років тому +9

    How can anyone dislike this true Hip Hop.

    • @marvelousmagnificentmike5890
      @marvelousmagnificentmike5890 4 роки тому +2

      Melanie Patterson unfortunately and sad to say but there's just a bunch of haters who don't get the message being expressed here!

  • @hhchilds1
    @hhchilds1 3 роки тому +49

    This needs to play on loud speakers down every street..👍👍

  • @mlledj22
    @mlledj22 2 роки тому +13

    The sad thing is that this was forgotten almost as soon as it was recorded. Can you imagine the impact it would have today in 2022??

  • @missbk66
    @missbk66 2 роки тому +7

    56 and still listening 2022❣

  • @GoldenWind30
    @GoldenWind30 9 років тому +225

    To bad no Hip-Hop artist wants to do something like this today.

    • @rkjeffery777
      @rkjeffery777 5 років тому +11

      I do im just broke right now and have no like minded people

    • @cascino555
      @cascino555 5 років тому +8

      IN DePtH let’s get it done

    • @realmczappa
      @realmczappa 4 роки тому +2

      Chanel Jones bet, I’m wit it too 💯

    • @mine2613
      @mine2613 4 роки тому +1

      @@realmczappa so true

    • @icegold1125
      @icegold1125 4 роки тому +3

      I'm soooooo dammmm down. 🕶🎤🎼🔌🍾🥂

  • @miguelayala428
    @miguelayala428 3 роки тому +88

    D-Nice crushed this with one of the greatest and most relevant lyrics in hip-hop ever.

    • @RapFanatic4ever
      @RapFanatic4ever 2 роки тому +1

      Yep he did

    • @torianmcneill3794
      @torianmcneill3794 Рік тому

      D Nice should have rapped in this song too

    • @MrBean617
      @MrBean617 Рік тому

      @@torianmcneill3794He did…

    • @dcott7071
      @dcott7071 Рік тому +1

      Kind of ironic because he was part of the reason Scott La Rock was killed. That changed the whole mind frame of KRS One, and created the stop the violence movement in rap.

    • @torianmcneill3794
      @torianmcneill3794 Рік тому

      @@dcott7071 but D Nice was apart of BDP

  • @derrickmoten7144
    @derrickmoten7144 9 років тому +107

    R.I.P MS MELODIE

  • @melaninking199
    @melaninking199 Рік тому +132

    A bunch of old heads at my family reunion heard me playing this with my speakers at the park. They came to me unexpectedly and asked me what do you know about this music? I told them i know this is real music😂

    • @freeworld2275
      @freeworld2275 Рік тому +3

      Lol

    • @showme443
      @showme443 Рік тому +7

      More than just music!!!!

    • @marquitashiver6141
      @marquitashiver6141 8 місяців тому +1

      Ur on the right track ❤

    • @melaninking199
      @melaninking199 8 місяців тому

      ​@@showme443 #FACTS

    • @Joepo76
      @Joepo76 7 місяців тому +2

      I would come home from school back in 90-91 and watch this on Video Music Box . This was the “ We are the World “ for the inner city. Message still stands today.

  • @marvictrejoperez
    @marvictrejoperez 2 роки тому +37

    Interesting music video. All the artists went in hard. But one thing I find interesting is that Kool Moe Dee started his career in 1978 with the Treacherous 3 and was still was going hard over a decade later when most of his peers careers didn't make it past the mid 80s. That is amazing to see that he was apart of this era as well.

  • @50east21
    @50east21 Рік тому +9

    I was 9 when this came out..Heavy D had the best verse to me then, and still does at 43...R.I.P

  • @JonJll
    @JonJll 8 років тому +57

    My 5th grade class performed this in auditorium of PS 106(BROOKLYN!!) back in the 80's ( or maybe the 90's)

    • @PPHDocumentaries
      @PPHDocumentaries 2 роки тому +1

      My fifth grade class also performed this song in the auditorium also in PS 181 in Flatbush, Brooklyn back 1989 or 1990.

  • @CURLYEBZCARMEL
    @CURLYEBZCARMEL 7 років тому +60

    MC Lyte "Funky fresh dressed to impressed ready to party" classic

  • @erikac6538
    @erikac6538 3 роки тому +49

    30 something years later and I still know all the words. They don’t make them like no more.

    • @MukoroJr
      @MukoroJr 2 роки тому +1

      can u teach me

    • @dantaymayes3818
      @dantaymayes3818 Рік тому +1

      Swear!

    • @erikac6538
      @erikac6538 Рік тому

      @@MukoroJr 🤣 why I’m just seeing this though

    • @MukoroJr
      @MukoroJr Рік тому +1

      @@erikac6538 Because u like ignoring people 😁

    • @erikac6538
      @erikac6538 Рік тому +1

      @@MukoroJr 😂

  • @earlclark6002
    @earlclark6002 2 роки тому +19

    One of the dopest rap songs ever! I will always love this!

  • @egyptianpiffin
    @egyptianpiffin Рік тому +4

    Everytime a rapper gets killed for nothing I come play this song. And I’m starting to listen to this song too often these days smh

  • @antwanmcafee2496
    @antwanmcafee2496 11 років тому +63

    These new rappers have no creativity. The 80's and early 90's rappers got there point across without having to curse every word or sentence. Listen to I Ain't Know Joke..Hard as Hell with no cursing or degrading women...

    • @notaytguru8214
      @notaytguru8214 3 роки тому +1

      Remember the song about not cursing? Great Era

    • @Q.B.2.L.B.
      @Q.B.2.L.B. 3 роки тому +1

      @@notaytguru8214 Heavy D "Dont Curse" off the Peaceful Journey album circa 1991. My mother bought me the cassette because there was no parental advisory sticker...😅😅

    • @notaytguru8214
      @notaytguru8214 3 роки тому

      @@Q.B.2.L.B. yesssssss
      🎵When worse comes to worse we still don’t curse 🎶

    • @Q.B.2.L.B.
      @Q.B.2.L.B. 3 роки тому

      @@notaytguru8214 My favorite cut off that album because you had so many dope emcees...except Pete Rock who is a goat producer, but he just threw it all off for me....he was so off beat....😅

  • @mzeak3075
    @mzeak3075 7 років тому +75

    this is real hip-hop like if u agree

  • @Erickam478
    @Erickam478 Рік тому +7

    This song should be remade by the new generation with the OG’s from this song that’s still alive so the new kids knows this. I grew up listening to this and songs like this don’t exist anymore. The music now days is poisoning our kids minds. Please bring this type of music back. ICONIC… I NEVER RAN FROM A KLU KLUX KLAN SO I SHOULDN’T HAVE TO RUN FROM A BLACK MAN

  • @marcelgob3813
    @marcelgob3813 Рік тому +8

    In the midst of crack polluting our streets and neighborhoods, with all the gangs. This song was very instrumental, so powerful. Glad I grew up in this era.. We made it through folks and now we get a chance to look back and listen to this great music... RIP Heavy D I still love your part in this song with his beat coming in so DOPE!!!

  • @makethajackson6834
    @makethajackson6834 3 роки тому +53

    They need to be Blasting this song to our youth in today's times ‼️💯🙏🏽

  • @keepinitreal1373
    @keepinitreal1373 3 роки тому +49

    One of GREATEST POSITIVE HIP HOP SONGS EVER RECORDED 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

  • @gaboy3778
    @gaboy3778 9 років тому +20

    How could you dislike ......this the music I remember

  • @osamaalafghanee8868
    @osamaalafghanee8868 Рік тому +35

    The sad part is: This message fell on deaf ears.

    • @larrybee7713
      @larrybee7713 3 місяці тому +1

      SO true.

    • @emopunkyyy
      @emopunkyyy 2 місяці тому +3

      Ask Lionel Richie how he feels about his songs for peace today.

    • @LHumphrey-ts7oc
      @LHumphrey-ts7oc 2 місяці тому +1

      Yep

    • @Justin_Ex_Factor
      @Justin_Ex_Factor 2 місяці тому +2

      Naw the ears underwent an increase of volume of the subversion/demoralization mind control exercise. Individual thought was replaced with the perception of group think in controlled, confined spaces.

    • @osamaalafghanee8868
      @osamaalafghanee8868 2 місяці тому +2

      @@Justin_Ex_Factor
      Kind of like...mass-hysteria?

  • @kaalisacollins6683
    @kaalisacollins6683 Рік тому +3

    Still a powerful message even in 2023!

  • @kansascityrocky4768
    @kansascityrocky4768 8 років тому +68

    Doug E Fresh ' s part with the human beat box has always been my favorite followed by Mc Lyte's part!

    • @angienewsom9872
      @angienewsom9872 3 роки тому

      Yassssss!💯😁💕

    • @artshepard9765
      @artshepard9765 3 роки тому +4

      Yes lyte killed it.fun fact ll cool j wrote her part .def jam wouldnt allow him to be om the record

    • @1CoolL7
      @1CoolL7 Рік тому +1

      ​@@artshepard9765👈🏽👈🏽

  • @hailpizzaking
    @hailpizzaking 3 роки тому +10

    Why isn't THIS in everyone's recommended?

  • @maz2alaf
    @maz2alaf 8 років тому +65

    "Can't happen today,positivity might stop my bling and my white fans don't wanna hear that, I gotta stay paaaid!", said every corny sellout rapper on the radio today...

    • @anjeanetteharris6097
      @anjeanetteharris6097 3 роки тому +1

      Amen!!! Straight up FACTS!!! It's all about the almighty dollar nowadays!!! No substance whatsoever!!!

  • @Attackatyourownrisk
    @Attackatyourownrisk 2 роки тому +2

    It's 2021 going on 2022 and this song is still valid. Sadly, we are currently living in a world where self destruction is the go to. And if you're not down with lust, greed, wanting to be in the spot light, your 👎. I love being not in the scene, because the beast will never contain me. Love, live, and heal ppl.

  • @SirDistic
    @SirDistic 2 роки тому +5

    I remember loving this song when it came out.
    I remember crying when listening to this song at the memorial of a friend who was stabbed to death in school.
    I remember finding this on UA-cam the first time and how happy I was that I could search for it over and over.
    I'm happy and sad each time I listen to it because it's a great song, with great artists but the message is still the same and it's still happening.

  • @bizzymctruegod8063
    @bizzymctruegod8063 9 років тому +127

    an important message...they need to put this back on radio as if it just came out...

    • @bernadetteharris3399
      @bernadetteharris3399 4 роки тому +3

      For real it should be streaming on you tube like whoa, ..like sam Cooke song, long time comming, .it just a message for our young black youth! Wow, so positive,
      .I really wish the did play it on the radio, ..everywhere

    • @markedwards1412
      @markedwards1412 4 роки тому +5

      They need to come together and create an Anthem for current times.too many Dope artists our there not to

    • @rimix739
      @rimix739 3 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/L4lssaLjmHA/v-deo.html

    • @notaytguru8214
      @notaytguru8214 3 роки тому +1

      True, I think the kids would EAT this up 💯

    • @smokincooks7661
      @smokincooks7661 2 роки тому +1

      @@markedwards1412 People Under The Stairs - Selfish Destruction.
      Not too recent but just as relevant. Criminally underrated. Rest in Pfunk Double K!

  • @reneemartin943
    @reneemartin943 3 роки тому +28

    Best rap song ever in history need to be played today 💯

  • @tima.478
    @tima.478 3 роки тому +89

    "They call us animals uh uh I don't agree with them...I'll prove em wrong, but right is what you're provin' em"
    DAMN Heavy dropped that s@@t!!!!

  • @d1inonly
    @d1inonly Рік тому +3

    Here in 2023 to see all of these artists shine. If you didn't rush home to watch this premiere on Yo! MTV Raps...I feel for you. What a time to be alive in Hip-Hop.

    • @WHATtheFCK72
      @WHATtheFCK72 Рік тому +2

      1989 up in this MFCKr....brings me back....when BDP and PUBLIC ENEMY was running SH!T....😮

  • @anthonymanzalji
    @anthonymanzalji Рік тому +10

    "There's a message in the music that will bring you peace of mind"

  • @lowtech5380
    @lowtech5380 5 років тому +44

    When Hip Hop had a message.

  • @geraldmcwilliams2460
    @geraldmcwilliams2460 4 роки тому +327

    R.i.p heavy D. He was Dope

  • @NateB.ChillinG
    @NateB.ChillinG 4 роки тому +22

    Kool Moe Dee and MC Lyte has the best verses

  • @59BRIMHATBOY
    @59BRIMHATBOY 2 роки тому +17

    "I heard a brother shot another it broke my heart"🎩❤️ Brother In Peace Heavy D 🕊

  • @elishacalhoun7569
    @elishacalhoun7569 Рік тому +10

    I WISH THEY WOULD DO THIS MASHUP IN 2023.. ❤❤❤❤

    • @stevenlewis5786
      @stevenlewis5786 2 місяці тому

      They did. Some years ago. It was some new East coast rappers

  • @leohopkins71
    @leohopkins71 3 роки тому +14

    Interesting how Chuck D, a NYC rapper wore a Raiders cap. Also interesting how Tone Loc an LA rapper had a cameo appearance. Even then, east and west coast seemed to understand they were all in the same gang.

  • @faceup98
    @faceup98 4 роки тому +77

    Classic 🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤 This new rapper’s today don’t know there history today in rap game a ain’t no message to the youths out here no more they out here rapping about lean what’s going to kill your brain cells

    • @jeffreylewis2941
      @jeffreylewis2941 4 роки тому +1

      You are so right. Wake up youngsters. From a OG

    • @nzappazapp1264
      @nzappazapp1264 4 роки тому

      "Brruup!"

    • @kravethedream
      @kravethedream 4 роки тому

      There are young people out there that know of this era but time goes on. The reason they don't rap about this type of stuff is cause this era accepts everything and everyone but this is also a butthurt era so its not like you can say whatever you want like how it was back then. That would be killing themselves professionally

    • @Hellwyck
      @Hellwyck 3 роки тому

      Don't go on about killing brain cells if your spelling makes that look ironic.

  • @Gexxon
    @Gexxon 3 роки тому +13

    DEEP lyrics. It's a damn shame that we don't follow these words of wisdom.

  • @rikob8479
    @rikob8479 Рік тому +4

    I was born in 1998. 24 and I see what rap has become.. new school drill rap. It's all about taking drugs, killing opps and knocking up thots... This music right here is so different and needs to be brought to light to my generation.... My dad showed me this song 5 years ago... Tremendous song triple OGs

  • @lenetteyoung3598
    @lenetteyoung3598 8 місяців тому +2

    Still slapping 2024❤❤

  • @monqueawhite5782
    @monqueawhite5782 4 роки тому +21

    First time hearing this and im 27 im black and im proud to be black watching this.

    • @mkesmoke
      @mkesmoke 3 роки тому +2

      Aight young man. Now go check out the West Coast version if you haven't done so.

  • @lashandraperry3502
    @lashandraperry3502 8 років тому +197

    Man...this was the movement to uplift our people...they killed it when the SO CALLED GANGSTA RAP CAME ALONG...We need this again NOW

    • @LilSuperOG
      @LilSuperOG 4 роки тому +6

      N.W.A and Public Enemy were my two favorite groups at the same time because both of their beats rocked the bricks in the projects without sounding all happy

    • @2lemonades
      @2lemonades 3 роки тому +5

      NYC was about the party. Gangsta rap brought the drama

    • @anthonyclark9441
      @anthonyclark9441 3 роки тому +12

      This was smack dab in the middle of Gangsta Rap, and those M.C.'s even had their own version of this, so stop it with that. We all know where it shifted, and who shifted it.

    • @mikaeels.6477
      @mikaeels.6477 3 роки тому +7

      Gangster Rap didnt eliminate this. People.just stopped speaking it. Lots of these artists were Gnagster rappers. Still speaking positivity.

    • @mikaeels.6477
      @mikaeels.6477 3 роки тому +4

      @@2lemonades not true. Quit frontin. Listen to "We're all in the same Gang" if you dont know what you're talking about you shouldnt speak on it.

  • @JubeProductions
    @JubeProductions 2 роки тому +11

    That was the best collaboration. SO many legends dropped their ego's and came together on a track like that. KRS-One, Kool Moe D, Miss Melody, Doug-e Fresh and Public Enemy all on one track.

  • @SpiritualSeeker12x12
    @SpiritualSeeker12x12 2 роки тому +17

    Sad to say this still applies today, All these years and still no change, Now i see why they had to make sure positive music like this had to stop being aired, No money to be made making positive rap music. Am thankful for the past hopefully for this generations future. SiP PNB Rock 😔🙏🏾🏆👑🕎

  • @rickyspanish3821
    @rickyspanish3821 Рік тому +15

    It’s sad that (so called) rappers nowadays refuse to unite and make HISTORY THAT COULD CHANGE EVERYTHING.

  • @georgebalenton1392
    @georgebalenton1392 2 роки тому +14

    Real hip hop. The stuff out there really just doesn't compare. The people making music today could learn a lot

  • @AonnrecordsBlogspot
    @AonnrecordsBlogspot 8 років тому +74

    When rap / hip hop was 100% positive ...

    • @angelmcknight181
      @angelmcknight181 8 років тому +2

      yes

    • @Francheaduncan
      @Francheaduncan 8 років тому +2

      Yes yes yes

    • @ctbadcop15
      @ctbadcop15 5 років тому +4

      YFLOInternational It was? I was there and it was far from all positive. KRS was talking about killing fellow drug dealers with his
      “9 mm” G Rap was a real life gangster, Jus ICE was a REAL HIP-HOP GANGSTER!

  • @spiritualcipher3072
    @spiritualcipher3072 3 роки тому +10

    Wish artists can come together and make a song like this for today

    • @anjeanetteharris6097
      @anjeanetteharris6097 2 роки тому

      I doubt that it will ever happen, because all these "rappers" nowadays are all about themselves, sex and violence and the almighty dollar!!! No positive thoughts or substance whatsoever!!!

  • @everettharding4428
    @everettharding4428 Рік тому +15

    We need this today more than anything but the industry dont want this type of hip hop out there.

    • @theoneaboveall6768
      @theoneaboveall6768 11 місяців тому

      With who 🤣🤣😂🤣 these were literally the top rappers getting together at the time that they were on top of their games. You want cardi b sexxy red yung Miami Glorilla nicki lil baby da baby pusha t gunna the whole ysl crew 21 savage Kodak black etc… 😂🤣🤣 nobody will listen to j.cole Kendrick making a song like that and play heavy rotation 🙄🙄. Hip hop is dead it’s just pop now and not the good pop. You might have here and there couple song that you go oh that’s good but 99% of artist aint ish and would die instantly in 80s 90s era. No OG would let them slide and no real ninja would either. They are all fake all industry made they whole aura persona cliche it’s all a gimmick. They even start to believe themselves. You go in these street ain’t nobody respect them. Only 12 years old kids. Trying to emulate .

  • @BoyzInTheHoo
    @BoyzInTheHoo 2 роки тому +9

    March 2022 and this song just randomly popped in my head. I had to come find and was shocked how much of the lyrics I still remember! The message is still valid even today!

  • @SBanksDamnAirFresh
    @SBanksDamnAirFresh 11 років тому +16

    This never gets old and is more relevant today. #tbt