Kojey Radical - Can't Go Back (Official Music Video)

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  • Опубліковано 5 лют 2025
  • Listen here: lnk.to/KR-Cant...
    “This video feels like a return to form for me. When I went through the darkest parts of my depression I used dance as a sort of healing therapy I wanted to reflect the joy of losing your self in a moment and letting everything go. It’s taking things all the way back to the basics to begin again and free yourself from past trauma.” - KR
    Directed by Charlie Di Placido & Kojey Radical
    Produced by Holly Taylor
    Director of Photography _ Olly Wiggins
    Focus Puller _ Jim McLean
    Trinity Op _ Jon Kassell
    Camera Assistant _ Jonnie Vacher
    Camera Trainee _ Rex Willis
    Starring Miranda Chantal Ode, Patience J Agbo , Eni Sama, Dreya Mac & Oyins Ngboufa Jr
    Styling by Kojo Hammond, assisted by Jennifer Eleto
    MUA - Maya Man
    Sound Design by Jamie Lloyd Taylor
    Graded by Alex Gregory at The Mill London.
    Special thanks to Marsha Kwarteng, Neicee Oakley, Charlie Morris@The Mil, Berthold, Caitlin Yates and Adam of London.
    --
    Kojey Radical:
    / kojeyradical
    / kojeyradical
    / kojradical
    #KOJEYRADICAL #CANTGOBACK

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  • @thegreatsaffouf
    @thegreatsaffouf 5 років тому +845

    “Tell them I need every piece of gold that came from Ghana” 😭😭😭🇬🇭✊🏾

  • @tanakachiganga3326
    @tanakachiganga3326 5 років тому +1379

    Director: How much Melanin do you want in this video?
    Kojey: Yes

  • @mommawife4707
    @mommawife4707 Рік тому +5

    Why am I just finding this man in 2023. OMG I love your work, it’s just what I needed ❤

  • @Imustbefromanotherplanet
    @Imustbefromanotherplanet 5 років тому +10

    They pulled the DNA of Big Daddy Kane x Father MC x Idris Elba x MJ x Prince x Pac... This guy should be at the Grammy's, hosting it, performing at it, receiving an honorary award and a Grammy for best new artist, best song, song of the year, best video, best choreography, he should even win best gospel song because this ish right here had me shouting...

    • @marshakwarteng8878
      @marshakwarteng8878 5 років тому +2

      Chase Moore 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🎵

  • @uraharamitchell7250
    @uraharamitchell7250 5 років тому +346

    There was so much black excellence in this video--my screen was just basically a fully black screen.
    KOJEEEEEEEYYYYYYY!!!!!!!

  • @Creci2
    @Creci2 5 років тому +109

    P R O U D
    of this black man, mind personality and art

    • @Route4HoodieGuy
      @Route4HoodieGuy Рік тому +1

      Im also Proud of him, even though i`m white XD.... this dude speaks to my soul. He is amazing!

    • @AradiaLefay
      @AradiaLefay Рік тому

      @@Route4HoodieGuyq

    • @DivineHotepAliAllah
      @DivineHotepAliAllah Рік тому

      Just started listening.... Great record....

  • @Audrey_T
    @Audrey_T 2 роки тому +7

    Dreya Mac killed her dance freestyle. Crazy to see how far she's come in such a short space of time

  • @alexisweathers4065
    @alexisweathers4065 5 років тому +347

    Very personal moment here: At the beginning of the year, I started writing to begin the process of working through the trauma I had endured all of my life. And every time I sat down to write, I would play the "WATER" music video. I loved the narration at the beginning and the beautiful instrumental at the end (I need an extended version of that, it is so soothing). Recently I've experienced an extremely low, hollow point but during that wave of darkness, with tears in my eyes, I committed to what I know I need to do (which is create and share my creations boldly). And today you dropped this amazing video, and I too, CAN'T GO BACK! You and Nina Simone have been getting me through it. So I want to say thank you. Thank you for being honest, your vulnerability affects the heart, your music heals the soul. And whether anyone has told you this or not, you're honestly a prophet and anointed by God. This is only the beginning of your success! Much love from a college kid in the U.S. :)

    • @kojeyradical1728
      @kojeyradical1728  5 років тому +181

      thank you for sharing that with me Alexis. Chasing a dream is meant to be hard. I go through waves of feeling extremely low and I have to remind myself that it's just passion pains and I can get through. Mental health is important, protect yours at all costs

    • @VitorzMr
      @VitorzMr 5 років тому +10

      never give up, sis. stay blessed.

    • @michaeltippen7880
      @michaeltippen7880 3 роки тому +3

      how u doing ?? that paragraph was touching

    • @user-kj8yj5en6g
      @user-kj8yj5en6g 3 роки тому +1

      💓

    • @okereful
      @okereful 2 роки тому

      Wow !

  • @srice3941
    @srice3941 2 роки тому +3

    Omg who is this man! God thank you!!!

  • @1GODDOTCOM
    @1GODDOTCOM 2 роки тому +4

    KR is the hardest artist out!!! Bro, you are fire!!!

  • @jet4125
    @jet4125 5 років тому +24

    I still dont understand why his music aint blowing up the charts, pure talent, true music. No fronting or fake shit. Mainstream got nothing on shiz like this 🔥🔥🔥

    • @feelmepb
      @feelmepb 2 місяці тому

      Still don’t.

  • @ewanackah3955
    @ewanackah3955 5 років тому +89

    This visual is crazy and the darker message with the upbeat soundtrack is really well done. I appreciate what Kojey Radical is doing for mental health and freedom of expression.

  • @blackgenius232x5
    @blackgenius232x5 5 років тому +140

    Every video he puts out is A1.....makes you feel black is beautiful, Shout out to KojeyRadiCaL for his Black Excellence, dope Art bruh

  • @izakiha2062
    @izakiha2062 2 роки тому +1

    PEACE brothers, please! Ty bro. Nice song

  • @happinessj30
    @happinessj30 5 років тому +202

    Dancer in heels is slaying it!! Can we also talk about that split and spinny thing she did!! This is 💫💥💣

    • @bogantellectual
      @bogantellectual 5 років тому +13

      She's a force of nature! Patiencegop on IG, Patience J on UA-cam.

    • @deredd
      @deredd 5 років тому +5

      She's was amazing...and that baaaawdy 🔥🔥🔥

    • @drdread9896
      @drdread9896 5 років тому +1

      💯

    • @airborne486
      @airborne486 4 роки тому

      Time stamp fam

    • @airborne486
      @airborne486 4 роки тому +1

      2:00

  • @nyati3312
    @nyati3312 3 роки тому +2

    The Queen that came last is a genius. She is dancing to the tune and rhythm of the trumpet? That is mighty impressive. Up!

  • @samueljackson347
    @samueljackson347 5 років тому +12

    'STRONG ARE THOSE WHO HAVE KNOWN DEFEAT, KNOWN SUFFERING, STRUGGLE AND LOSS... AND STILL FIND A WAY TO DANCE IN THE DARKNESS'

  • @lutherl.w8773
    @lutherl.w8773 2 роки тому +2

    That suit is fiiiiire 🔥 🔥

  • @oscarhamburger9687
    @oscarhamburger9687 5 років тому +189

    This is a music video that shows just how talented you are! It's an experience as well. Really love witnessing greatness like yourself grow! Thank you for being an inspiration and a light in such a dark world! Excited to see where you can go from here ✌

    • @kojeyradical1728
      @kojeyradical1728  5 років тому +21

      Thank you, that means a lot to me

    • @oscarhamburger9687
      @oscarhamburger9687 5 років тому +2

      KOJEY RADICAL well with your charisma and amazing ethos you’ll attract great and talented creatives. Hopefully one day I’d be able to help you in some way but until then peace my brother ✌️

    • @erikatompkins1383
      @erikatompkins1383 4 роки тому

      @@kojeyradical1728 God bless you!

  • @ebonyjaliila8488
    @ebonyjaliila8488 5 років тому +33

    This deserves MILLIONS of views

  • @Imustbefromanotherplanet
    @Imustbefromanotherplanet 5 років тому +3

    Where in the Universe have I been to have just run across this bad ass brother... I feel resurrected!!!

  • @samueljackson347
    @samueljackson347 4 роки тому +1

    Kojey's just that ... blessings & every 1. unite

  • @davidrtd1863
    @davidrtd1863 5 років тому +14

    One of the most slept on artists of our time , just wow ❤❤.

    • @kojeyradical1728
      @kojeyradical1728  5 років тому +6

      David RTD we’ll wake em up

    • @davidrtd1863
      @davidrtd1863 5 років тому +1

      @@kojeyradical1728 , that's what am talking about !!! ♥️✊🏾

  • @idubtheejado
    @idubtheejado 5 років тому

    Four minutes and thirty seconds of unadulterated black excellence. Big ups to Kojey Radical-I'm glad the UA-cam algorithm gods brought me to this artist.

  • @youwouldntknow
    @youwouldntknow 2 роки тому +3

    Moving. Inspiring. Food for the soul and spirit. Only because I'm at work I didn't burst into tears, but they swelled in my eyes nonetheless. Truly, each song, each video, you've created is a masterpiece. I can't believe I just recently started listening to you but yet you've been in the game so long.... but we all know you're too real and raw to truly blow up in the mainstream.
    You're on a different plane of elevation, and as we all know, spiritual growth and consciousness not only doesn't sell, but can incite the masses to rise up -- the revolution will not be televised. Keep. Going, and do NOT stop.

  • @Loolella
    @Loolella Рік тому +2

    There are minds that believe and have believed in the fragile pointlessness of art. Science and economics - those are the cogs of human machinations. But: this is not pointless. This has practical purpose. This is passed down to posterity for the soul-links it makes. This is art. This is soul to soul speak for anyone who'd want to listen. I can't go back to feeling like I'll never fly. Let me now share these dance steps to spirit renewal with the next soul who would want to listen.

  • @rhoyalty1
    @rhoyalty1 5 років тому +3

    Yes sir! You are black excellence. I'm loving this. I can't dance but I want to jump through the screen and join y'all.

  • @yournewstepmomtheshow5732
    @yournewstepmomtheshow5732 4 роки тому

    I've BEEN saying that UK music will play a large part in the revolution. This IS IT.

  • @oztheman6177
    @oztheman6177 3 роки тому +3

    2 weeks ago I felt like I was dying I got so worked up and the drama I was going through I felt like I might have a heart attack that day. But this song was playing in the background I layed in my bed focused on this started breathing normally. It really saved me. I'm still here today and I know the artist won't see this but thank you so much. You literally saved my life

  • @ja-uk5264
    @ja-uk5264 5 років тому

    Lion don't leave the Jungle by Chase... that's some metaphors right there....🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥....kojey radical ain't going know where forever His World live on after him...✊🏿✌🏿🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @eddyedutz
    @eddyedutz 5 років тому +12

    Kojey eats hate at dessert, then shits and sweats power and inspiration. My favourite artist right now!

  • @gabriella1891
    @gabriella1891 5 років тому +2

    Omg I knew it was patience J ! Just by recognizing her moves and her unique split at the end ! WE SSEEEEE U SISTAAAAAAAA!!!!!!

  • @deredd
    @deredd 5 років тому +34

    The artistry 🔥The message 🔥 Thank you Kojey for being so transparent, so open, so fkn raw. We NEED you 🖤🖤

  • @tomtommings6228
    @tomtommings6228 5 років тому +1

    I'm literally having the worst year of my life and I fucking CANNOT wait to see you live Kojey. Really fucking hope you take off and be a positive male role model as you already are! Also your brand is TIGHT. Peace from the North x

  • @oshun0598
    @oshun0598 5 років тому +18

    To all the creative directors out there yall keep creating. Goddamn this video was beautiful.

  • @corinthiafisher2101
    @corinthiafisher2101 4 роки тому +1

    So why doesn't this have more views?He is GOLD.

  • @nardiathompson3431
    @nardiathompson3431 5 років тому +19

    Urgh the lyrics, the beat, the beauty, the smooth lines.
    Kojey you are astronomical ☄️
    Can’t wait to watch you rise!!

  • @winstonarcher1997
    @winstonarcher1997 2 роки тому +2

    Wow your music is so distinctive lyrically it's insulting to hear anything else but the best meaning U how much is it4your autograph please

  • @AsumGarvey
    @AsumGarvey 5 років тому +3

    I can't go back 🎶🎶🎺

  • @markmaw8
    @markmaw8 Рік тому +1

    Coming from a heavy metal listener, you are a lyrical genius, an artist, an entertainer and your songs are just pure bliss to the ears. Thankyou brother.

  • @quinnin123
    @quinnin123 5 років тому +4

    So not only does he rap and sign but he also directs his videos. The man has proper talent.

  • @brooklynrose2081
    @brooklynrose2081 5 років тому +2

    black is so so beautiful. melanin, can’t get enough of it

  • @laurapardoe5347
    @laurapardoe5347 5 років тому +53

    Whose here from PAQ ? Thanks boys . This is fire !!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @soybabalu
    @soybabalu 5 років тому +1

    i'm colombian girl im black, i'm proud with you, u make me feel that shit. Black power on the world!! ✊🏾

  • @ianwaldin1535
    @ianwaldin1535 5 років тому +3

    This is liberating, my diaspora doing beautiful things...✊🏿

  • @gemma3924
    @gemma3924 9 місяців тому

    Kojey Radical deserve to be an international star, selling out arenas level. Unmatched unique talent!

  • @yokobyeol6255
    @yokobyeol6255 5 років тому +5

    This beautiful dancer with these long hands, dancing like a beautiful jellyfish in the water
    So peaceful
    ❤️

  • @jackshowell9863
    @jackshowell9863 3 роки тому +1

    An artist in every sense of the word.

  • @leannea.5195
    @leannea.5195 5 років тому +50

    "I see pain in our people I know we might see some more " sad but true

  • @thechosenone2922
    @thechosenone2922 5 років тому +2

    Ghana 🇬🇭 is proud of you kojey ❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @mattblackman1420
    @mattblackman1420 5 років тому +97

    This guy is just phenomenal 🏆🏆

  • @hollawait
    @hollawait 5 років тому

    *Koyjey is a young creative genius.* I know if I keep working hard, one day my music will get this good. *Remember this comment* 👈😨

  • @miggles4406
    @miggles4406 5 років тому +3

    Cashmere Tears was BY FAR the best album of 2019! The message and emotions are real. Please come back to Australia Kojey!! There is so much love for you here

  • @marcelloberry6829
    @marcelloberry6829 3 роки тому +2

    Discovered this song about a month ago. Haven’t stopped listening

  • @samkemakhoba7981
    @samkemakhoba7981 5 років тому +32

    my recommendations never fails. its like it knows I'm dark skinned. LOVE LOVE LOOOOOVE!!!!

  • @coileratha81
    @coileratha81 5 років тому +1

    So good daaaaaaammmmmm yaaaaalllllll

  • @hottesttimeoftheday7222
    @hottesttimeoftheday7222 5 років тому +36

    Yasssss! This is honestly one of my best music discovery of this week

  • @chriskoriginal
    @chriskoriginal 3 роки тому

    There's a reason why I chanced upon this video today. I am taking a bold step and not looking back. Thank you KR

  • @dicksonsaurere5362
    @dicksonsaurere5362 5 років тому +5

    Kojey has always put that pure African Energy in his visuals, salute.

  • @OhDatsJaVion
    @OhDatsJaVion 5 років тому

    Thank you BET Soul for introducing me to this artist 🔥🙌🏿🔥🙌🏿🔥, shout out to my black U.K people 👍🏿

  • @josnx473
    @josnx473 5 років тому +44

    I love him like I actually love him

    • @missxgx1
      @missxgx1 5 років тому +3

      I know the feeling.

    • @mumma-ash273
      @mumma-ash273 3 роки тому

      I love comments like this 😆 its love. Thats it, there's nothing more. Pure love like real LOVE LOVE LOVE

  • @d4n1ellaa
    @d4n1ellaa Рік тому +1

    Nahhhh😭🔥 ”tell ‘em I need every piece of gold that came from Ghana”🇬🇭✊🏿‼️

  • @WhyCee74
    @WhyCee74 5 років тому +4

    Thanks UA-cam for recommending this video 😍💕. I nearly scrolled past, but the melanin caught my attention. Wow...I've got no words 🔥🔥🔥👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏿

  • @blqcreativeb9461
    @blqcreativeb9461 4 роки тому +1

    Luuv it, this is fireeeeeeee.... Kinda a Goldlink, Masego vibe to me..... Bout time British artists stepped up and be themselves unapologetically .. Gwann Radical....... Blappppppppppppppp

  • @gabzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
    @gabzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz 5 років тому +6

    I can not say more than WOW what a beautiful piece of art!
    " I wanted to reflect the joy of losing your self in a moment and letting everything go" OMG YES ! taking a shit feeling and turn into gold thats it, not everybody can do that, take a lot of courage, maybe someday I will do it too.

  • @kevinngari5091
    @kevinngari5091 2 роки тому +1

    Criminally underrated

  • @oeu3669
    @oeu3669 4 роки тому +3

    KOJEY IS AN ARTIST! A TRUE ARTIST! Doing his thing in his own lane - making shit he LOVES. He’s created HIS OWN. Nothing and nobody like him. SO ORIGINAL - so Frikkin unique - so AMAZING. Timeless, legendary. AS AN ARTIST - HIS stuff is INSPIRING AF. Hope to meet and talk art one day ❤️❤️❤️

  • @juansebastian258
    @juansebastian258 5 років тому +2

    pure art

  • @NoMoreNamesAvailabl1
    @NoMoreNamesAvailabl1 5 років тому +5

    My God this mans just started and am already screaming GRAMMY. KOJEYs gotta win 🏆 🏆

    • @kojeyradical1728
      @kojeyradical1728  5 років тому +4

      Abel Tesfaye I’ve already got my suit

    • @NoMoreNamesAvailabl1
      @NoMoreNamesAvailabl1 5 років тому +1

      @@kojeyradical1728 you deserve it my guy. Keep your uniqueness and keep pushing your boundaries. The rest/ well follow. Your on the right path gods with you 🔥 🔥

  • @sloanesiobhan7145
    @sloanesiobhan7145 4 роки тому

    Why am I just now hearing of him? He has bars and one hell of a creative style/vision. Go off!!!!

  • @tiritheseed
    @tiritheseed 5 років тому +4

    This Song has literally made my 2019 Thank you. "I Cant Go BACK!"

  • @luisfm8599
    @luisfm8599 5 років тому +1

    Had never heard Kojey ti`ll yesterday, but his performance in Algarve was something! And our haxixe seems to have helped...Come back soon, brother! ✌

  • @funkidelicbrain976
    @funkidelicbrain976 5 років тому +4

    Ohhh boii. I love kojey, randomly came across him on a day I have been feeling a bit mentally spazztastic, and I'm thankful

  • @shazpierre4021
    @shazpierre4021 5 років тому +1

    Gahhhhhhhhh!!! PURE VIBESSSSS!!!!! love love love love!

  • @too_smooth2721
    @too_smooth2721 5 років тому +11

    This video and song touched me. You're very talented Kojey ! I can see a lot of emotions through dance, sound, voice, facial expression, it's powerful. So Bravo. Ad

  • @ayannam8771
    @ayannam8771 5 років тому +1

    This is art! We are art! Amazing.

  • @saiwentum696
    @saiwentum696 5 років тому +5

    When I first heard this sooong.... the amount of reloaaaads it got... kai!!!.... This video just took this song to newer heights!!! Can't wait for this project!!!

  • @spencerwood3932
    @spencerwood3932 5 років тому

    Their needs to be a version of this song where the ending (before it goes into 2020) is elongated - builds up such a vibe then explodes positivity at the end

  • @cstanton228
    @cstanton228 5 років тому +2

    Man his music is classic... Speaking nothing but truth

  • @TrekCannon
    @TrekCannon 5 років тому +1

    Now this is hip hop. Bring it back! F this mumble/trap/gangsta shyt. Uplift n teach

  • @Story_and_Her
    @Story_and_Her 5 років тому +8

    Rewatching- beautiful production

  • @crissystarmedia
    @crissystarmedia 2 роки тому +1

    Kojey you are the vibe!

  • @mountainman6172
    @mountainman6172 5 років тому +3

    Absolutely love the chorus!!

  • @antoniocopeland58
    @antoniocopeland58 5 років тому +2

    They got gods jewels and boy can we shine stay with the lord kojey 💯 love the vid

  • @ooaa7379
    @ooaa7379 5 років тому +4

    This song is going to be on replay forever

  • @mickydub3
    @mickydub3 5 років тому +2

    MAN HAVE " TALENT " STYLE " AH VOICE " AND ............" THE MOVES " ........... " SHOULD GO FAR " BLESSED LOVE

  • @thecrazy3851
    @thecrazy3851 5 років тому +6

    Masterpiece

  • @AcesizOfficial
    @AcesizOfficial 5 років тому

    🔥🔥🔥

  • @tyresem9133
    @tyresem9133 5 років тому +5

    BIG UP TO MY GHANA ROOTS PROUD LOVE YOU KOJEY RADICAL ❤❤❤❤❤❤.

  • @socialist-strong
    @socialist-strong 5 років тому

    cool clothes and a warehouse.
    that's all KOJEY RADICAL needed to create a gripping and ridiculously compelling music video.
    he is that rare artist who comes along and doesn't just add their little piece to the genre but heightens what it means to be an artist

  • @gemmabye1867
    @gemmabye1867 5 років тому +4

    Powerful song and a video of pure talent!! This songs on repeat!!!!!!

  • @MrBiyi
    @MrBiyi 4 роки тому +1

    kojey the rapper that makes dancing and rapping cool like mj with the pull up trousers

  • @JhaneTheLady
    @JhaneTheLady 5 років тому +11

    Doing them moves in them heels girl 😳👌🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽💯

  • @Sandsnfriends
    @Sandsnfriends 3 роки тому +1

    Just found this one and it's got me vibing hard. The world needs to hear more kojey

  • @Sith-LordTobi
    @Sith-LordTobi 5 років тому +4

    I need more of this guy, ASAP!!!!

  • @MRLX54
    @MRLX54 5 років тому +2

    Wow Kojey you’re boarding genius level with your amazing artistry and freedom of expression you get better and better with every creation. It’s so liberating to see in this generation especially in UK it’s what our black children today really need. I’m truly inspired thank you for your courage wisdom and overcoming your demons! ❤️

  • @ayomaowiti1240
    @ayomaowiti1240 5 років тому +7

    I've been commuting to work with this song
    It has kept me up
    It has kept me focussed

  • @BonnieBae
    @BonnieBae 5 років тому +1

    Thank you so much for blessing us with inspiration and black love.

  • @moirestrada
    @moirestrada 5 років тому +3

    a smash. all the dancers were magic as well. sensational video !

  • @RioElMystic-999
    @RioElMystic-999 4 роки тому

    Just discover this replay button destroyed, this should have millions of views the message creativity is amazing