FIRST TIME LISTENING TO Brand Nubian - Wake Up | OLD SCHOOL HIP HOP REACTION

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  • @MrJohnnyLighting
    @MrJohnnyLighting Рік тому +2

    This song also broke down the Supreme Mathematics.

  • @themightyfp
    @themightyfp 2 роки тому +2

    I’m glad he’s understanding what’s understood.

    • @PRSPR
      @PRSPR  2 роки тому

      Much love fam!

  • @desertdetroiter428
    @desertdetroiter428 3 роки тому +21

    One of the greatest hip hop songs of all time from arguably a top 10 album in the culture.

    • @PRSPR
      @PRSPR  3 роки тому +2

      I definitely need to check out the rest of the album, heard a lot of great things about it for sure

    • @desertdetroiter428
      @desertdetroiter428 3 роки тому +2

      @@PRSPR bro...not one skip over track. Second album is a banger too even without Puba.

    • @TheColdrush22
      @TheColdrush22 2 роки тому +1

      @@desertdetroiter428 and Puba’s first solo album is a dope and shit without BN.

  • @billybucks8234
    @billybucks8234 2 роки тому +4

    I’m a Christian but I rock with brandnubians

    • @PRSPR
      @PRSPR  2 роки тому

      Respect fam 💯💪🏾💪🏾

  • @yechezqelyasharahla5838
    @yechezqelyasharahla5838 3 роки тому +2

    🔥☄🔥 reaction

  • @gubiks
    @gubiks 3 роки тому +8

    Sample in the hook is "Everybody Loves the Sunshine" by jazz musician Roy Ayers.

    • @PRSPR
      @PRSPR  3 роки тому +2

      Thanks for pointing the sample out, imma give it a listen 💯

    • @gethighonlife11
      @gethighonlife11 2 роки тому

      @@PRSPR The other sample is "Another Day" by Ray Goodman & Brown.

  • @OdiggaBarztv
    @OdiggaBarztv 3 роки тому +21

    Peace God! Ya old earth is your mother!the women is the moon(wisdom).man is the Sun(Knowledge)!the child is the star (Understanding).

  • @williamwalsh3983
    @williamwalsh3983 3 роки тому +5

    This song WAKE UP was off the Brand Nubian album ONE FOR ALL. Another standout track is STEP TO THE REAR. In the Bronx that song blasted out of speakers for a year. Grand Puba had a ridiculous flow. Years later as a solo artist he did a really cool laid back song called A LITTLE OF THIS.

  • @kevinscott59
    @kevinscott59 3 роки тому +11

    Yep.
    There was actually a time in hip hop when knowing how to read and express yourself clearly wasn't considered corny but hardcore.
    This entire album is bonafied heat.

  • @m2c_tave689
    @m2c_tave689 3 роки тому +11

    When this song came out it would make me cry to understand the problems stacked against the black man. Yet we possess unlimited strength to overcome the struggles through wisdom, knowledge, truth and understanding of self.
    What's even more sad today, mainstream knowledge in music is so limited. The opportunity to reach kids at that early age to counter the traps of the system. A bunch of songs came out when George Floyd died. They were reactionary and didn't understand the root cause of the knee on the neck. This is what Brand Nubian speak to in their music.

    • @PRSPR
      @PRSPR  3 роки тому +1

      Well said. It’s very limited nowadays, I feel it’s done intentionally in my honest opinion. I felt all those songs that came out when George Floyd died was strategic way designed by the labels to capitalize off our pain, that’s why it was only a moment instead of becoming the norm. By the way how do I pronounce your name, I’ve been trying to shout you out but I didn’t want to mispronounce your name

    • @m2c_tave689
      @m2c_tave689 3 роки тому +1

      PRSPR You hit the nail on the head. Brand Nubian was black balled on MTV for calling white folks devils. Puba lost a clothing deal with Tommy Hilfiger cause of it.
      Leor Cohen head of Def Jam marketing and head of elektra records marketing told Puba back off the 5% talkand calling folks devils and your shit will get played on radio. Puba couldn't do it. After that labels started to filter what artist would say.

    • @m2c_tave689
      @m2c_tave689 3 роки тому

      PRSPR oh my name is Kevin. This is my wife's account. Her name is Pronounced. Mine- eve. If that helps.

    • @m2c_tave689
      @m2c_tave689 3 роки тому

      Brand Nubian were street as well. Check out, "Punks Jump Up to get beat down" and for more deep 5% raps. Check out Meaning of the 5%, Proper Education, and anything by X Clan. These won't give high click numbers. So you may have to listen off camera. It's your decision .

    • @m2c_tave689
      @m2c_tave689 3 роки тому +2

      Grand Puba. Was my favorite favorite favorite MCee of all time. Even higher than Rakim, Nas or JayZ. Ice Cube comes real close. I used to study Puba for hours. I would practice to freestyle like him for 30-35 minutes straight. And if I said any weak lines I had to start over the clock. I use to train to be a rapper like ballers practice to shoot 3's. I was nice, but I never got my shot and so I had to move on in life.
      Puba was like Nas, but more melodic. You should listen to, "What's the 411" he helped launch Mary J Blige career. Alas Puba wasn't focused and disciplined, he fed off raw talent. And that was his demise. He would show up 7 hours late to a video shoot. 5 hours late to record. Rappers after him learned from his mistakes.

  • @ghostrt1608
    @ghostrt1608 3 роки тому +5

    Good looking out on Brand Nubian... I used to listen to them a lot back in the day... Grand Puba was part of a group back in the 80's (Masters of Ceremony)...

  • @erick.roberts9074
    @erick.roberts9074 2 роки тому +1

    First time I heard somebody react to this. Opened my eyes as a shorty

  • @jaydubbxperiod
    @jaydubbxperiod 3 роки тому +13

    The Five Percenters are still active. The official name is The Nation of Gods and Earths. If you look up Supreme Mathematics and Supreme Alphabet, the lyrics will make even more sense.

  • @themightyfp
    @themightyfp 2 роки тому +1

    I love my era we got so many jewels 😁 I feel bad for these kids

  • @bryansimpson9858
    @bryansimpson9858 3 роки тому +2

    Brand Nubian - Don’t let it go to ya head - check it

    • @TheColdrush22
      @TheColdrush22 2 роки тому

      Absolutely one of their best tracks and it was after the comeback. Absolutely brilliant.

  • @williamwalsh3983
    @williamwalsh3983 3 роки тому +3

    This post is deep. The New York Times on March 1, 1979 published the article ANCIENT NUBIAN ARTIFACTS YIELD EVIDENCE OF EARLIEST MONARCHY by Boyce Rensberger. Nubia (present day Sudan) predated the Ancient Egyptian civilization (one of the names of Ancient Egypt was KMT or KEMET). Nubia is the father of Ancient Egypt/KEMET. Narmer also known as Memes migrated from Nubia and established the first dynasty of KEMET. To put into perspective how influential Nubia is I'll give two examples. In the Bible you see the word "Amen" stated after a prayer. Amen/Amon/Amun was a deity worshiped in Nubia. Amun means "Hidden One." In Sudan there is a mountain called Jebel Barkal. Jebel Barkal means "Sacred Mountain," it is where the Nubians believed "the Hidden One" Amun (Amen/Amon) resided. In the Bible there is the story of Moses going to a mountain to receive the Ten Commandments from God. This story is most-likely inspired by the Nubia god Amun living in Jebel Barkal. Western Civilization is credited to the Greeks. The Ancient Greeks went to Egypt/KEMET to first learn then eventually conquer. The Greek deities are based on the "Gods of Egypt." And the main Gods of Egypt/KEMET Osiris/Asar, Isis/Aset, Horus/Heru originated in Nubia, present day Sudan! I believe the group Brand Nubia named themselves because of this knowledge.

  • @justkaz1985
    @justkaz1985 3 роки тому +11

    SALUTE PRSPR FOR FINALLY REACTING TO THIS TRACK! ONE OF THE FIRST GROUPS THAT INTODUCED ME TO "KNOWLEDGE OF SELF" & THE IMPORTANCE OF OUR PEOPLE IN HISTORY!✊🏾

  • @stylecounsel2342
    @stylecounsel2342 2 роки тому +1

    Keep at it young brotha!

    • @PRSPR
      @PRSPR  2 роки тому

      Thank you fam, definitely will do! 💯💪🏾💪🏾

  • @CKT1249
    @CKT1249 2 роки тому +1

    Education goes beyond the walls of school.

    • @PRSPR
      @PRSPR  2 роки тому

      Agreed 💯

  • @m2c_tave689
    @m2c_tave689 3 роки тому +3

    Original song by Roy Ayres, "Sunshine" is one of the most sampled songs in Hiphop history. Along with some of the songs by Issac Hayes.

    • @marvin469
      @marvin469 Рік тому

      Funky drummer - hold my beer lol

  • @ericdennis3899
    @ericdennis3899 3 роки тому +8

    Yo Prs Your listening to Hip Hop Greatness My dude omg lol damn I'm so glad your digging in the crates 💯💯 The sample in the chorus is Everybody Loves The Sunshine by Roy Ayers and you probably heard it in Mary J Blige's Song My Life

    • @rioreactions6914
      @rioreactions6914 3 роки тому +1

      That Mary J is the HARDEST joint that ever used the sample from Everybody Loves the Sunshine. She KILLED that shit!🔥🔥🔥

    • @themightyfp
      @themightyfp 2 роки тому +1

      These kids misses out on so much it’s crazy the corporation’s ruined what Hiphop was

  • @dariusmcbride9792
    @dariusmcbride9792 3 роки тому +4

    “I wrote this on the day of Wisdom Power all being born to myself” he wrote this song on the 25th day of whatever month 2= Wisdom 5= Power/Refinement all being born to God=7

  • @rioreactions6914
    @rioreactions6914 3 роки тому +4

    Yo P....that Education vs Knowledge breakdown was EXCELLENT my nigga! 🎯

    • @PRSPR
      @PRSPR  3 роки тому

      Thank you fam, means a lot! 💯🙏🏾

  • @alfonzohoward185
    @alfonzohoward185 3 роки тому +3

    This is what the people who thought lord Jamal was hating on Eminem this is where lord Jamal comes from

    • @PRSPR
      @PRSPR  3 роки тому

      Facts plus he ain’t say nothing wrong

    • @TheColdrush22
      @TheColdrush22 2 роки тому

      Jamar.

  • @RalphDaVillain
    @RalphDaVillain 2 роки тому +2

    This was the end of an era. From this song the 'gate keepers' of hip hop money making markets turned away from conscious emcees and promoted self destruction.

  • @user-rk4ey7wh9q
    @user-rk4ey7wh9q 2 роки тому +1

    Okay Lil Brother...this made me Proud ...to see somebody around your age understanding this song...I was like 15 when this joint came out and I felt and understood every word, even though I was on that street type back then too, that was where I was from and felt also, but being my age now 46, i don't even be feeling that no more and definitely don't listen to none of the new.... but yeah, this is a powerful joint and I wish more Young dudes could decipher it and break it down like you did...they stopped pushing this type music it was really popular back then and was influential... they stopped promoting, it stopped getting radio play and they started just pushing the negative Drugs, Murder, Gang, Tricking, ...definitely was an agenda and look at the results now....Rap game is full of Negative Energy and that negativity is Spreaded. ...Salute though Young Man.💪🏽

  • @oldschoolhip-hopheadriorea9178

    PUBA! #LEGEND

  • @dariusmcbride9792
    @dariusmcbride9792 3 роки тому +4

    Y Equals Self= Yes
    Now Cipher = No

  • @lakotawatcher1555
    @lakotawatcher1555 3 роки тому +7

    Knowledge wisdom understanding. Man woman child. Oh! Now go back and peep game. Putting our women ahead/in charge of men/our community and or family structure.

  • @ghostrt1608
    @ghostrt1608 3 роки тому +2

    They were quoting lessons from their lessons... especially that 1st degree in the 1-10...

  • @kwesiel91665
    @kwesiel91665 3 роки тому +1

    They are also known as The Nation of Gods and Earths

  • @Phuriusstilez
    @Phuriusstilez 2 роки тому +1

    He did the numbers 1 thru ten when he said knowledge wisdom understanding up until Cypher. And wisdom means not only rhe number two but also woman. So they put our women is before us but we need the man as the head of the family to bring forth understanding.

  • @GolDGreg
    @GolDGreg 3 роки тому +3

    My favorite Brand Nubian song is Word is Bond

    • @PRSPR
      @PRSPR  3 роки тому

      Fire song for sure

  • @MineCraft-uk6is
    @MineCraft-uk6is 3 роки тому +4

    Tupac sampled this song called "Lost souls" I just realize when u said my life my life

  • @Philasophical_Truth.Wisdom
    @Philasophical_Truth.Wisdom 3 роки тому +2

    Biggie got SOME of his style from him/#GrandPuba

  • @wovoka40
    @wovoka40 3 роки тому +2

    50 50 twin hard times. Fire.

  • @georgioskakalopoulos7038
    @georgioskakalopoulos7038 3 роки тому +1

    Everybody loves the sunshine this sample is Roy Ayers man 😀😀😀

  • @MineCraft-uk6is
    @MineCraft-uk6is 3 роки тому +5

    Yo' reactions give knowledge bruh that's fact I'm learning n implementin' it.

  • @rogerhayes1805
    @rogerhayes1805 3 роки тому +1

    Roy Ayers song Sunshine is where the sample is from...which is a dope song itself,he has a few other dope ones...his stuff is mostly instrumentals...which made it even easier to rhyme to...

    • @gethighonlife11
      @gethighonlife11 2 роки тому

      The other song in the sample is "Another Day' by Ray, Goodman & Brown.

  • @gaspartanksley
    @gaspartanksley 3 роки тому +1

    Mary J used the sample as well.

  • @casinolife7534
    @casinolife7534 3 роки тому +4

    His Old Earth means his Mother! The Pastor is fooling his Mother so that she gives money to the church!

  • @ghostrt1608
    @ghostrt1608 3 роки тому +2

    Asiatic referring to the area where the Blackman originated ...the East

    • @ghostrt1608
      @ghostrt1608 3 роки тому

      Roy Ayers did that original song "In the Sunshine"...

    • @ghostrt1608
      @ghostrt1608 3 роки тому

      Listen to some Poor Righteous Teachers

  • @Philasophical_Truth.Wisdom
    @Philasophical_Truth.Wisdom 3 роки тому +2

    See people have to understand that there were versions of the Wu-Tang Clan before the Wu-Tang Clan ever existed. Like this group in particular, #GrandPuba was a solo artist prior to him getting with the other two artist in this group. They eventually got together and form this group, #BrandNubian. But the difference between them and the Wu-Tang is, Wu-Tang has a lot more members & members who put out solo albums. This stuff was actually COMMON back then, it’s just that Wu-Tang was the most POPULAR & SUCCESSFUL version of it.

  • @jeroneware6105
    @jeroneware6105 3 роки тому +3

    React to PRT also Poor Righteous Teachers

  • @IceManLikeGervin
    @IceManLikeGervin 3 роки тому +4

    Nice reaction!
    Btw there is a music video for this song...

    • @PRSPR
      @PRSPR  3 роки тому +2

      Thank you fam! Imma watch the music video, I just reacted to the audio since it’s easier to focus on the lyrics plus UA-cam loves to block my videos whenever I react to the music video

  • @MrJohnnyLighting
    @MrJohnnyLighting Рік тому +2

    Peace. The 5% lesson of the God's and Earth's was born by Clarence 13X. The original black man is represented as the Sun. He spreads his shine onto the Earth which is the black woman. And the children are the stars. Knowledge = original man
    Wisdom = Original woman
    Understanding = original children

  • @jaimerodriquez1687
    @jaimerodriquez1687 3 роки тому +1

    erule - listen up

  • @DjTIMEJD
    @DjTIMEJD Рік тому

    Old Earth is the mother, friend.

  • @RobertoSilva-zx5mg
    @RobertoSilva-zx5mg 3 роки тому +1

    Brand nubian - punks jump up to get beat down or all for one

  • @Capone270
    @Capone270 3 роки тому +2

    The black is God and the black women is the Earth

  • @DW-ix2jq
    @DW-ix2jq 3 роки тому +4

    Sounds dope bro I love the melody of the song banger reaction bro ✨🔥

    • @PRSPR
      @PRSPR  3 роки тому

      Yea it has a dope melody to it. Thank you bro!

  • @gregorynetus5557
    @gregorynetus5557 3 роки тому +2

    A classic track.do epmd head banger

  • @williamwalsh3983
    @williamwalsh3983 3 роки тому +3

    Alright PRSPR I have to impart relevant info in several posts. The "sunshine" sample comes from the Roy Ayers song EVERYBODY LOVES THE SUNSHINE. This song has been sampled numerous times. Mary J. Blige's MY LIFE (my favorite of her tracks) and Erule's LISTEN are two songs that sampled the Roy Ayers song and totally rocked it. Erule is an underground rapper from the west coast with a ridiculous flow. LISTEN was featured in the independent classic film KIDS. Roy Ayers did a remake of EVERYBODY LOVES THE SUNSHINE with the group he produced called RAMP. RAMP stands for Roy Ayers Music Productions. The film Straight Outta Compton has the young Dr. Dre lying in his bed listening to Everybody Loves The Sunshine while doing hand gestures. When you have the time first listen to the original version of Everybody Loves The Sunshine by Roy Ayers then the version by RAMP then MY LIFE by Mary J. Blige then LISTEN by Erule.

  • @alfonzohoward185
    @alfonzohoward185 3 роки тому +3

    You have to check out THE X -CLAN

    • @PRSPR
      @PRSPR  3 роки тому

      I’ve been meaning to check them out, what track do you suggest I start with?

    • @TheColdrush22
      @TheColdrush22 2 роки тому

      @@PRSPR these guys and Brand Nubian were my favorite artist of that day. ADAM was probably my favorite X-Clan song. (but also check out Patrice Griffin‘s interview with Buckwild, b/c sadly it seems they might not have been as they seemed. It were different times back in the day, but it’s still a bit disturbing.)

  • @alfonzohoward185
    @alfonzohoward185 3 роки тому +2

    This is what members of the WU-TANG -CLAN used to be about, the F O I

    • @TheColdrush22
      @TheColdrush22 2 роки тому +1

      FOI is The nation of Islam‘s security team (fruit of Islam). I think you mean NOI.

  • @Philasophical_Truth.Wisdom
    @Philasophical_Truth.Wisdom 3 роки тому +1

    A lot of young folks don’t know, but #GrandPuba is 1st ballot #HallOfFamer

  • @marshalljankins4526
    @marshalljankins4526 3 роки тому +1

    My man.... That's that classic Roy Ayers "Sunshine". If you saw the straight outta compton movie. You saw young Dre with the album.s on the floor in the zone and it was playing. But yea Prosper, It's great to hear your thoughts. On point again. Ok here is the martin and this one is the mr. Little part. Same goal different way. Ice Cube "I wanna &^!! sam"...

  • @alfonzohoward185
    @alfonzohoward185 3 роки тому +3

    This is when hip hop was about us not how much money, when you could have educated people speak about everything ,party girls, religion, community, sex all on one album

  • @Philasophical_Truth.Wisdom
    @Philasophical_Truth.Wisdom 3 роки тому

    Women are the earth (aka) the FOUNDATION of origins.

  • @yechezqelyasharahla5838
    @yechezqelyasharahla5838 3 роки тому +3

    I request : Talib Kweli - GET UP

  • @wovoka40
    @wovoka40 3 роки тому +1

    50 did it way before outcast n ugk. H town. Check out the flow

  • @dantelarock7173
    @dantelarock7173 3 роки тому +3

    Yeah fam. Dig deeper into the Nation of Gods & Earths. This will all become super super clear. Even stuff you're reviewing from Rakim Allah, the Wu, etc etc. A lot of hip hop has these teachings embedded in the lyrics. Great stuff. Love that you're exploring my era's music. I did the same with my pops era before me.

    • @PRSPR
      @PRSPR  3 роки тому

      Will do fam, you’re right about it giving me a better understanding about their lyrics. Thank you fam, that’s dope you did the same thing. Only if everyone did it instead of shitting on those that came before them

  • @bull6dogge
    @bull6dogge 3 роки тому +1

    Boogie Down Productions featuring KRS 1 “My Philosophy”💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥

    • @marvin469
      @marvin469 Рік тому

      Let us begin
      What where why or when (mfz 🔥)

  • @TheColdrush22
    @TheColdrush22 2 роки тому +1

    One of my favorite songs from one of my favorite albums of all time, but NGE is also a religious cult - as most religions are. It’s kind of Scientology-ish. Also Nation of Islam and NGE are different though they have similar roots. Anyhow stay thinking critically, because it’s doesn’t follow logic or science. But it’s actually still pretty interesting. But they are also questioning religion. So I love it. Just don’t get sucked in because all religions are mythologized. Also, I understand what you’re saying about if you know you’re right you can’t be tricked. If you Have knowledge you can’t be tracked. But we see it all the time. People think that they have knowledge, people think they are right, and they are absolutely wrong but they perpetuate bullshit. Don’t fall for that either. Always questioning yourself and your beliefs. I love this channel dude. (also, “I wrote this on a day of wisdom power “is not a throwaway line. That shit‘s actually dope absolute respect.
    You should check out Pete Rock and CL Smooth Mecca and the Soul Brother.

    • @PRSPR
      @PRSPR  2 роки тому

      @TheColdrush22 Definitely agree with you on that, I don’t know much about it besides the surface level stuff but that was enough for me to know it’s a cult with teachings that I personally don’t agree and believe in. I don’t know much about Scientology to draw the comparison but I heard they’re a crazy cult too. You’re spot on fam, many people don’t question which leads to them to being brainwashed with lies. Even those that claim to be very knowledgeable and aware get easily manipulated because they follow a movement without questioning the validity of the movement. That really means a lot to me that you love my channel, thank you very much! Will do fam, I got you with a reaction to that track this week 💯

  • @happiestking7135
    @happiestking7135 3 роки тому +3

    Asiatic mean Asian

    • @PRSPR
      @PRSPR  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you for clearing up my confusion!

  • @bull6dogge
    @bull6dogge 3 роки тому +2

    Fire reaction my brother as always!🔥🔥🔥🔥 Gotta check out Talib Kweli Get By and Hostile Gospel💯💯💯💯

  • @Rap.Revival
    @Rap.Revival 3 роки тому +3

    Great reaction. Check out that “No More Parties Remix” from WunTayk Timmy 🔥🔥🔥

  • @robertstaxxworks2788
    @robertstaxxworks2788 3 роки тому +1

    QUEEN LATIFAH (HAD IT UP TO HERE) Only react to this if you want to see where Latifah come from.

  • @njnatl09
    @njnatl09 3 роки тому

    Hey now that Jay-Z music is available on UA-cam can we get some reactions from him. Allure and threats off the Black album is two good ones

  • @MDENZ_
    @MDENZ_ 3 роки тому +2

    🔥 reaction! Can you react to Ez (Easy) Mil, an up and coming independent artist? He has a couple of videos that give a good indication of how talented he is. His freestyle on Power 106 in LA where he raps and sings (none of that auto tune) and Panalo Live on the Wish Bus USA, it has almost 59 million views. Thank you, God Bless. 🙏

  • @vincentwilliams71
    @vincentwilliams71 3 роки тому +2

    👍👍👍👍👍👍 this is a rap/hip hop classic album ...check it out ..

    • @PRSPR
      @PRSPR  3 роки тому +1

      Will do fam, thank you for always showing support on my videos too! It really means a lot

    • @ceedot9409
      @ceedot9409 3 роки тому +2

      @@PRSPRyou got a old soul bro 💜👊🏿

    • @PRSPR
      @PRSPR  3 роки тому +1

      @Cee dot Thank means a lot, thank you bro! 💯🙏🏾

  • @whutha
    @whutha 3 роки тому +4

    Earth is referring to your girl.

  • @Philasophical_Truth.Wisdom
    @Philasophical_Truth.Wisdom 3 роки тому

    Sample, possibly Mary J. Blige

  • @bayekofsiwa9229
    @bayekofsiwa9229 3 роки тому

    Yo bro please react to Kool G Rap - A Thug's Love Story (Chapter I, II &III)

  • @MineCraft-uk6is
    @MineCraft-uk6is 3 роки тому +2

    First one to view ❤ Please react to Kido Alph "back in the days" 🙏 I just want u to check him out cuz I really love yo' reaction it's request bro 🙏🙏 Peace.

  • @lakotawatcher1555
    @lakotawatcher1555 3 роки тому +3

    Your Earth is you wife or woman. Now go back again. You learning youngin