“That’s how I did it! One minute rapping, next minute flying around the world.” I feel like Spanian can change the culture there with these young lost brothers. He’s been there, done that. These kids are growing up lost, trying to prove something, but Spanian’s showed them there’s another way.
In this instance I would say there r way better role models. Many indigenous people have done serious time often over s'thing trivial cos of mandatory sentencing & 3 strikes ur out type laws. There r many indigenous people, many elders & others in the community that (like spanian) have been thru the system & come out better with a goal of helping others. I wish we saw more of those people but I guess they're too busy actively helping & not chasing likes on you tube.
This Riley dude has a good heart, you can tell he genuinely wants to help people get out of the vicious cycle they've found themselves in. You should have these kinds of people on the podcast and really deep dive with them!
As a dad to young fellas in Palmerston it can make you nervous knowing that it can get hectic. There are alot of good kids that just need good mentors and stable home. Big respect to Riley P, YMCA, sports clubs and youth support workers that are trying to give positive guidance. N.T government needs to throw more funding to youth engagement, AOD and rehab facilities. Ice is a big issue. They need to stop denying the issue. Thanks Spanian for giving a voice to them.
Thank you so much Spanian For sharing these areas and their people as you do I live in a very small country town in NSW I lived in Melbourne for many years My Brother spent time in jail Sadly he passed away in 2017 at 44 He sadly couldn’t get over his life long drug and alcohol addiction People need to watch your videos See that no matter where people live They are still human They still deserve support and care
*Why would he help them ? They get everything and more than normal people from the Government and they still just blow it on drugs and alcohol. There's no helping them when they don't want to help themselves. They are also rude and racist. Old mate trying to get Spanian shoes is a perfect example of the entitlement they think they deserve. It's sickening. It's worse than sickening, it's unpatriotic. Spanian had nothing and turned his life around but they won't because they are lazy and would rather steal other peoples shit they have worked hard for and it's getting worse as there are no consequences. Just a slap on the wrist and they just keep doing it again and again.💯*
Facts, he dresses like a kid and sounds like one… blame the drugs and circle None the less, he seems like he knows what’s going on, head screwed on type shi
You ruffled some feathers Spanian, the NT government minister had a reaction. This is a great opportunity for the government to work with you. You're the best for this content, you have the experience and the lingo, and you say it as it is, with no sugar coating. l appreciated your responses to the young man in the wheelchair -when you said living with the consequences.
What work? He came, rubbished where they live & gave a few handshakes. That's not enough 2 break the cycle of violence, addiction,racism, generational trauma & all other types of violence & mistreatment. & believe me, most of these young ones have been thru it even if they don't realise. These people need more than a handshake & "u can do it too" platitudes. More $ needs 2 b spent on programs giving them life skills. Teach em how 2 look after horses, work on a farm etc etc. Education is the easiest way out of these situations but sadly it often isnt a priority.
So did he give any advice to these fools? Did he ask them what they do for a living? Being a "rapper" is not a living. He should have asked, what do u do for a crust? But probably all these fools are on welfare.
@@jadecawdellsmith4009 he empowered Riley and made clear connection and degree of separation that is a path to youth that look up to him. Riley is working in Palmerston 7 days a week. It's up to the individual to break the cycle not anyone else. Spanian and Riley both have great leadership qualities. It they can inspire one young fella to change their life around and break the generation curse, the rest will follow. Each one, teach one, instead of pointing the finger.
I wanna see more of this Riley P fella, he is always inspiring the youth to do better. Very interesting to hear people's yarns and their stories growing up in housos in Palmerston. Good content as always Spanian brah !
@@desiredrapfilms listening to some more of his stuff now bro 👌👌 only heard a few of his songs months ago, discovered him when he did a collab track with Greeley in June but only started following him properly just now 🔥
Riley p what a stand up young man. And everyone else in the vid thankyou for letting us see a glimpse into the NT. Much love amd all the best to all of you in the vid 🙏
Riley is breaking the code. He wants to see change and he is actively recruiting that change. These areas of Australia can only take so much torment until a wave of change occurs and I hope we see this in the near future, especially with Riley's influence. Spanien, you are opening up new perspectives for these young kids and teenagers. The older guys in this video seem to be on the right track because they are learning from their mistakes and want to see change now too. It also goes to show that out of all the people you interacted with, there was only 1 bad-egg who put his hands on you. That one negative interaction can influence people to never go to certain places in the world. However, in perspective, it was one negative interaction which was overshadowed by hundreds of positive ones. The respect shown between Spanian and everybody in the video was easily observed.
Brother , ya don't choose ( the life ) in a hell of a lot of instances, and at the end of the day LOOK INTO AND HIGHLIGHT SENTANCING TO CHILDREN IN THE N.T TO ANY OTHER STATE , what a kid in NSW or Qld or Vic gets say 3-6 months , replaces THE MONTHS WITH YEARS IN THE N.T AND W.A ,
Spanian my brother, mate you HAVE A VOICE PPL HEAR , please mate w.a port headland canarvon Geraldton, go have a lot , get mad get angry it's genocide right hear in Oz
@@maelradec6766go for a run up nth the big Boi , the lads will chew you up spit you out and if ya lucky a croc gets ya , many many ways to die in the NT ya mouth ache cocksmoker
You walked past my house on Cornwallis. We've been broken into 4 times in the last 6 months, had our cars robbed twice and both my windscreens smashed in last 12 months. I have never felt more unsafe.
I am not sure Spanian qualifies as a mentor, a mentor knows their mentees and interacts with them one on one over a long period of time. I am not sure Spanian even qualifies as a role model, as his income comes from pretty hard to follow roles, (as a UA-camr, Rapper).
If people ask why Youth Centers are important they should play this video. The insane difference walking into the center and everything outside it. We need to keep these places funded. Spanian doing honest to god journalism here.
There was a big youth centre in Casuarina and Malak where alot of crime is but the government decides to shut them both down the only 2 youth centres in that area where kids runamok everywhere
Makes me happy to see you getting out and making the most of your freedom, educating yourself, enjoying yourself. Youre not following the Cliches of going to europe or the states and glamourising every little detail. Its genuinely enjoyable to see the real smile from your face as youre learning and discovering more about not just the ghettos but your home country and embracing this beautiful land and the different types of people we mix with day to day while staying true to yourself, only enhancing the real you more and not carrying a chip on your shoulder from your past mistakes.
Riley P is a solid, awesome to see he has peoples genuine interests at heart, without being a full clean skin, he relates so mich to evryone, and they all seem to respect him for it, you coukd see his passion when he was showing ya round the YMCA. Ezra, he could go a long way if he stays out and committed, his bars were fire. 🔥 Awesome video this one, was super genuine and you could see the inspiration you had on everyone u met, the lads gave a awesome representation of their home town. 🤘
Awesome video. From the start they all touched my heart and I hope they stay safe and keep out of jail. You bring the best out of the people of the hood for sure. That lad in a wheelchair nearly had me balling my eyes out, life changing in a split second. All the hoods I have watched you go through all over the world have one thing in common, there is very little to do to occupy growing minds to keep them occupied and satisfy their need for acceptance and guidance in society. Crime and drugs would not be so prevalent if their time was spent doing programmes and sports to nurture them. It’s bad mad and sad that apart from the YMCA no one is offering them good role models and showing that life is about choices, and good choices is better than prison, drugs and an uncertain future. You made their faces light up and by the end it was plain to see. God bless you all and I wish all the prosperity in the world so they can change their life’s journey to a positive path away from suffering and pain. Much love & *virtual hugs* Happy Christmas ❤❤❤
I really like the into the hood videos. Someone like you that was the exact same as these fellas and you took a turn for the better and changed you’re life around which I’m sure many are proud of you. These people in these hoods look up to you, keep doing what you’re doing, Les og.
That was brilliant!! Eye opening, raw and poignant. There is so much more information and realism in what you shared than anything I’ve ever seen on main stream media. These guys have more drive for change than the rest of society. Keep it up please.
Spanian once again, an educative and non judgemental doco. Riley- You shine. Music and physical activity and direction. " Do not take what belongs to another, Be kind." Wiradjuri blessing to little ones.
My dude Riley is changing the game. Keep doing what you’re doing bruh!! Running around the streets HELPING PEOPLE is such a cool thing and inspirational sh!t actively making a change, buddas instead of N-word is great too, legend keep at it.
Used to drive around this hood picking up kids off the street Taking them home as a youth worker Plenty of stories to tell worked with some of these young fellas good to see em making positive change. All so good seeing the Y remember hanging when it was up top good people
Riley was a really well spoken young lad. Would be sweet if you mic’d up your guests/tour guides so you can hear them properly the whole time. Just an idea
Pretty wild place, I noticed a tree with flowers on it near Palmerston high. This was where my son was killed in a hit & run back in 2008 he was 15 RIP my Seany boy
First time clicked on your channel. Really enjoyed getting an inside view into this hood and seeing the strength and positivity despite harsh circumstances. Really inspiring and awesome rapping too.
awesome video!!!! so important to show the reality of these areas with the motivational aspect showing some success stories like rileyp people like him make the biggest difference
Great job man been to Darwin a few times myself I hope you do a few more into the Hoods around Australia, especially with the indigenous people go real deep going to the community’s great job man
The look on the face of the young aboriginal lads face was gold when he seen you in the flesh was gold. The inspiration you can give these young men is something no one else can do. Your experiences in life is what the young ones need to know. Keep up the good work Spainion. Only you can change the way bye given them something to aim for 👌🤙👍
From someone who previously worked with homeless men and is now working in child protection/out of home care in Australia - THANK YOU Spanian for sharing these videos and being a positive role model for young and old!! 🙏
@@MrSuperG it's the life bro. Anyone can change. Happens in any place. We all need to have respect more for each other. No different if have money or don't have money we all end at the same place in the end.
Shout out my cousins & family back home: never doubted Riley would make life a better place! Miss you all boys, POL was the life & no matter the hard times, we always came out on top 🔥
Man Northern Territory is the craziest place i've worked as a paramedic. Stabbings, Spearings, murders, huge car accidents etc. No other state in Australia compares to NT. I wish you went to Tenant Creek Brother, that joint is so much worse than Alice Springs. I still argue the NT has the sickest beaches and national parks in Australia Though.
@@Al-jv2pn All the beaches in the North man. North east Arnhem land, all the remote communities. Spectacular place with amazing fishing, i just wouldn't swim there.
Love your work Spanian. True, walking the talk. True, reppin the neighbourhoods that end in tears, incarceration, and a pathway that is difficult to step away from due to obligations. True, a fella told me that we were talking because he “saw a portal and stepped through it” … he said the trouble was he would step back through the portal and be trapped in the cycle until he saw the portal again. His words. His words train me up in the work I do. Much respect 🤜🏼🤛🏼
Bro no way. Seeing you walk around my local area is crazy. Wish I coulda bumped into ya at the shops at the start for a photo, woulda been mad. Much love bro
The exposure Spanian provides is so brutal, so honest, so raw, and so utterly brilliant. A new generation, a new mob, neglected even more than the previous ones. Yet with just a little bit of love, guidance and wisdom from people they can TRUST, their energy knows no bounds. For now their energy is poorly devoted more often than not. Because the system laughs at them, and offers them so little, if anything at all. More elders, more youth centres, more pillars of the community who give a shit. Riley P’s, Spanian’s, etc. Brothers who have been institutionalised, and who can teach the new generation that this isn’t any kind of life, and that money is their future. These lads CAN move forward if enough people give a shit. God bless them all. They deserve so much better. 🙏🏻
alcohol is the problem stop liquor stores its causing broken families parents drunk all the time they don't know how a loving family or a safe home functions.. its the same for all indigenous communities my home palm island ain't no different, what spanian knows about indigenous mob up this way nothing
So you look up to a you tuber is a sad way his nothing only about his likes on social media and make money, before social media came it was crap and still crap
How awesome that they got a label that's about the basic premise of friendship: trust and loyalty. In Spanish, the friendly way of asking how a friend is doing is "¿qué tal?". Beautiful, honestly, how that message, trust and loyalty, transcends culture.
I grew up in Darwin, this really took me back. I used to bike Nightcliff to Palmeston and back on the weekends. Didn't hang around for too long though lol
Great vid mate . Hope the lads walking around with you become good mentors for the younger lads . The country needs more guys like you mentoring the younger lads . If they know their mentors have lived it rough before they might listen more compared to people who havent had a rough past
Yeah you would hope so but anything but would just influence the youth to commit crimes they are joining up with bikies gangs after all just gonna get worse
Damn Riley really has his head screwed on trying to better his community and leading by example, good bunch of kids just led down the wrong path and partially screwed by the system, hope they stay on the good path as it seems they are on their way to changing their lives for the better.
I grew up wanting to be a hunter like my father them young fellas they gangsta wanna be.. looking up to African Americans Tupac, biggie and others.. rap trying to be something they are NOT.. alcohol is the problem in every indigenous community we all struggle.. its up to them to change
well said, gang-life aint the way, and neither is gangster rap, there are plenty of opportunities for everyone in the top end if you want to turn your life around.
The white man introduced the grog, the gangs, the shoondi, and all of these demonic things and these young fullas clearly are a product of the environment that all these things created.. I wouldn't blame them
Maybe joining the Christmas choir or church turned life around for you, but gangster rap music & art is what gets our type of young fella's off the streets, drugs, alcohol, & away from crime & prison & turns their life around. Rapping is music, art & an outlet which then gives them a different purpose & doors with opportunity start opening up for them , & then self worth returns & a bigger picture creates a bigger life for them, that would have never been possible or even known to them. So many hood gangsters in Sydney led by Spanian have broken out of the hood & jail life & turned their lives around like a spinning top. All through smashing gangster rap bars & writing the music from their heart & raw life experience in the hoods of Sydney, check out maybe Kerser, Huskii, skeamo & Nter👍. These boys are now flying, fucking grouse to see wasted jail talent now flying high out here, these boys are stars & Spanian the best👍.
dan I hear yah, I listen too kerser music im from palm island, we struggle too drugs alcohol broken families most men in and out of jail also I don't believe in the bible I believe in my indigenous history and culture
@@DaniilBalkans-jh2rw I get what your saying but did you hear the bars of the lad who just got out, didnt sound like someone who had been sorry for his crimes, just glorifying it and making it cool. you know you can still work a 9-5 and be a rapper and not be violent just saying.
I want to say that you Spanian are a powerful force for good , everywhere you go you put out good vibs uniting people , making a community come together , love your work !!!
Coming from Europe, Australian hoods really have a completely different Vibe to them like a desert British hood with some new world vibes mixed in, it’s very interesting. Would love to see some New Zealand videos too.
Spanian you are hectic : you are so so inspirational to all youth , you turned your life around I hope people all over the world 🌎 watch these videos and see how much you can make your life so much better but trying slowly but surly , keep up the terrific work your ultimate over the top much respect 😊
I grew up in Grey and went to Driver High School ( now Palmerston High School). When I grew up there was only four suburbs Grey, Driver, Mouldern and Woodroffe, one bus, one set of shops which we called up top (where the water tower was when the video first started) I lived in the flats they went to on Cornwallis Street Spanian said looked abandoned.I got an opportunity that saved my life and I got a scholarship to attend a private school down south ( yr 11 & 12 ) as we call it going to Adelaide SA. I graduated high school, then university becoming a lawyer, I have travelled the world but I will never forget where I came from. I go back every couple of years to visit my family and pretty much ground myself. The thing.about places like this is when you're living there growing up in it, its all you know and nothing else exists. People can comment all they want but I worked my ass off to get out of that place and still cant believe how lucky I was to get that scholarship and leave.
Yeah Wadeye is crazy. There has been so much violence and unrest there and there is unrest all the time there. A lot of the violence and fighting there is between feuding families and different tribes and different clans.
I used to work in palmo youth work with indigenous communities and in jail and drug rehab it’s seriously depressing to see how much youth used to be screwed up with alcohol back in 2014 and after 2015 when certain people took the ice up there that was it for the aboriginal communities game over
The high mesh fences are actually for cyclone reasons. Air passes through the mesh in high winds instead of sending your panels airborne. It will also stop debris flying into your windows. That fencing is even standard in the good areas of Darwin.
@BigEMinthachat not everyone has cyclone fencing, my point was its very common and not indicative of low socio economic areas up here. You can still have other types of fencing as long as its installed to code (or if you just do the wrong thing). Tbe fact that someone has colourbond doesnt make cyclone fencing less of a thing.
The last time I was in Darwin visiting my Brother who was stationed there at the time with the ADF, I kid you not, after taking a walk around town I went back to my Brother’s joint to hear there had just been a major shooting incident. Turned out a guy went nuts looking for someone with a 12-gauge shotgun and murdered 4 people and injured others. Faaark, I’d just been walking around the very streets where this crazy c..t was. Can’t say I’ve been in a rush to go back there but otherwise seemed like a pretty sleepy town backin 2019. Like Melbourne or Sydney I guess, always the regular areas of trouble, D&A, crime and brutal, bent cops but not much else to there apart from drink piss and punch on. Lovin the content Span 👍
Brother! I grew up in palmo, from 88 to 08. Left when I was 22 for a better life. It’s always been hectic up that way, can tell you ice is what fucked it. Around 04 it came in and I myself was wrecked on it. Plenty of my brothers are still in and out of lock up and a few others are no longer with us because of that shit. Good to see you up there shining a light on the struggles. Much love
From the age of about 10-17 this was me and my friends going around in a gang in our hood. Thank God I got out of there and sorted my life out! Can't imagine me still being stuck there in my 20s or 30s still roaming the streets! It's not a life worth living in my opinion. When you have kids you want better for them also! To anyone who feels like you can't get out there is light at the end if the tunnel! Even though it might seem hard sometimes walking away is the best choice you could ever make! Being stuck in that same environment stuck around the same people not going anywhere in life can bring you down and sometimes you need to do what's best for you.
Rah he took them off why? I already watched them all but I was hoping for more of those they was so good. He should get permission to go into places and do it legit
Hi Span that’s one real good video it brings this close to home ,,These poor souls I hope they make it in life ,,They are just people the world has forgotten and they have a long road ahead and some won’t make it ,which is a shame ,I wish you all the best of luck God bless them all🙏❤️👍👍👍
Bro Spanian respect bro for all the vids you put out and stuff.. would you be keen to come check out south Auckland and what it’s all about it’s definitely a hood but you showing up would change how they look at life abit ayyy knowing that you came from the streets and worked hard and now look where you ended up giving them a sense that the streets ain’t where it’s at no life for them… but mad respect bro churr🇳🇿🇳🇿
Bro the inspiration you could see in these young fellas eyes was fucking awesome to see, just you being there does more than you know
Love it 👍he really is making a positive difference
“That’s how I did it! One minute rapping, next minute flying around the world.”
I feel like Spanian can change the culture there with these young lost brothers. He’s been there, done that. These kids are growing up lost, trying to prove something, but Spanian’s showed them there’s another way.
right, a little positivity from a strong man
Straight up!!
Peace & Love 2 all 🙏🏼
In this instance I would say there r way better role models. Many indigenous people have done serious time often over s'thing trivial cos of mandatory sentencing & 3 strikes ur out type laws. There r many indigenous people, many elders & others in the community that (like spanian) have been thru the system & come out better with a goal of helping others. I wish we saw more of those people but I guess they're too busy actively helping & not chasing likes on you tube.
This Riley dude has a good heart, you can tell he genuinely wants to help people get out of the vicious cycle they've found themselves in. You should have these kinds of people on the podcast and really deep dive with them!
Honestly he a bitch n not a man of he's word I know mob who knowz Riley u not real mob.🪃🔥🦘🐊💯
Ay bro my whole family knows him
@@William_russell278 widjwayz brutha yo us mob got he's chains bk & he promised studio time & didn't come thru he needs to check in, mah🪃🦘🐊⛽💥🔥💯🧙♂️✨🥷
@@William_russell278 dusnt matter ,he fkt up.
As a dad to young fellas in Palmerston it can make you nervous knowing that it can get hectic.
There are alot of good kids that just need good mentors and stable home.
Big respect to Riley P, YMCA, sports clubs and youth support workers that are trying to give positive guidance.
N.T government needs to throw more funding to youth engagement, AOD and rehab facilities. Ice is a big issue. They need to stop denying the issue.
Thanks Spanian for giving a voice to them.
Thanks for havin us all bro, was special to get everyone to together!! and thanks everyone for the positivity!!!!! 💯
My brother
Unkys you all got talent. I subbed to your channel and love it 🤙
Good luck all of you, keep putting your energy into productive pursuits. Leave that old life behind.
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Thank you so much Spanian
For sharing these areas and their people as you do
I live in a very small country town in NSW
I lived in Melbourne for many years
My Brother spent time in jail
Sadly he passed away in 2017 at 44
He sadly couldn’t get over his life long drug and alcohol addiction
People need to watch your videos
See that no matter where people live
They are still human
They still deserve support and care
Please take that young man under your wing and show him the good life his doing so much for the community he needs to be rewarded
No chance
spanian doesn't care about them he's only filming for his channel
@@DavidBulseyit’s not his job to help these people
TK what you going on about I never said help them, its the truth he doesn't care he's jus filming
*Why would he help them ? They get everything and more than normal people from the Government and they still just blow it on drugs and alcohol. There's no helping them when they don't want to help themselves. They are also rude and racist. Old mate trying to get Spanian shoes is a perfect example of the entitlement they think they deserve. It's sickening. It's worse than sickening, it's unpatriotic. Spanian had nothing and turned his life around but they won't because they are lazy and would rather steal other peoples shit they have worked hard for and it's getting worse as there are no consequences. Just a slap on the wrist and they just keep doing it again and again.💯*
Riley is the youngest looking 27 year old ive ever seen
Yeah I thought he was like 19 or sumfin, but he's older than me
Ay thought he was still a teen or early 20s at most!
Bro I thought the same
Looks like aussie Justin beiber
If he told me he was 17-18 I would believe him
Riley’s a good kid hope everything goes well for him and the youth around him. Hurts my heart to see such underprivileged and underrepresented youths.
He's 27!!! That's an old man in the hood not a new kid on the block
Facts, he dresses like a kid and sounds like one… blame the drugs and circle
None the less, he seems like he knows what’s going on, head screwed on type shi
It was his choice not to get a job and hang around hoodlums no one forced him
@@Z3R0_UA-cam it's like his brain stopped developing at 14, despite being 27
@@lyndenmanning huh???? He looks 15 lol, must have missed when he said how old he was.
You ruffled some feathers Spanian, the NT government minister had a reaction. This is a great opportunity for the government to work with you. You're the best for this content, you have the experience and the lingo, and you say it as it is, with no sugar coating. l appreciated your responses to the young man in the wheelchair -when you said living with the consequences.
This is going to empower the community in ways that alot of people dont realise.. Your doing Gods work Spanian 🙏
Big Greelz
What work? He came, rubbished where they live & gave a few handshakes. That's not enough 2 break the cycle of violence, addiction,racism, generational trauma & all other types of violence & mistreatment. & believe me, most of these young ones have been thru it even if they don't realise. These people need more than a handshake & "u can do it too" platitudes. More $ needs 2 b spent on programs giving them life skills. Teach em how 2 look after horses, work on a farm etc etc. Education is the easiest way out of these situations but sadly it often isnt a priority.
So did he give any advice to these fools? Did he ask them what they do for a living? Being a "rapper" is not a living. He should have asked, what do u do for a crust? But probably all these fools are on welfare.
@@jadecawdellsmith4009Better to lift a finger and do something than point and do not nothing ..
@@jadecawdellsmith4009 he empowered Riley and made clear connection and degree of separation that is a path to youth that look up to him. Riley is working in Palmerston 7 days a week. It's up to the individual to break the cycle not anyone else. Spanian and Riley both have great leadership qualities. It they can inspire one young fella to change their life around and break the generation curse, the rest will follow. Each one, teach one, instead of pointing the finger.
What an outstanding youngster that took you around spanian ....a real good young man
without that guy giving him the tour he wouldve got rolled for sure
his 27 what youngster haha
@@Flambaa looks 17 to be fair
@@samkennard2455They would have got Hood Ouss cunt 😂
Legends!! thanks my bros I appreicate it!!!
I wanna see more of this Riley P fella, he is always inspiring the youth to do better. Very interesting to hear people's yarns and their stories growing up in housos in Palmerston. Good content as always Spanian brah !
Bro he’s a rapper he has PLENTY of songs on UA-cam just search his name 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼
@@desiredrapfilms listening to some more of his stuff now bro 👌👌 only heard a few of his songs months ago, discovered him when he did a collab track with Greeley in June but only started following him properly just now 🔥
Biggest love my brother!!! @@bentleybenjiiqld
How is the lad 27 bro looks 17 at most
Riley p what a stand up young man. And everyone else in the vid thankyou for letting us see a glimpse into the NT. Much love amd all the best to all of you in the vid 🙏
25:18 the smile on this young man's face warmed my heart. What a sweetie. Good on you Span.
So good Spanian always pays respect
You can tell it meant alot for these young fellas to just be heard and appreciated.
Inspiring the youth is what creates a legend Spanian, onya lad 🤙💪
Riley is breaking the code. He wants to see change and he is actively recruiting that change. These areas of Australia can only take so much torment until a wave of change occurs and I hope we see this in the near future, especially with Riley's influence. Spanien, you are opening up new perspectives for these young kids and teenagers. The older guys in this video seem to be on the right track because they are learning from their mistakes and want to see change now too.
It also goes to show that out of all the people you interacted with, there was only 1 bad-egg who put his hands on you. That one negative interaction can influence people to never go to certain places in the world. However, in perspective, it was one negative interaction which was overshadowed by hundreds of positive ones. The respect shown between Spanian and everybody in the video was easily observed.
Brother , ya don't choose ( the life ) in a hell of a lot of instances, and at the end of the day LOOK INTO AND HIGHLIGHT SENTANCING TO CHILDREN IN THE N.T TO ANY OTHER STATE , what a kid in NSW or Qld or Vic gets say 3-6 months , replaces THE MONTHS WITH YEARS IN THE N.T AND W.A ,
Spanian my brother, mate you HAVE A VOICE PPL HEAR , please mate w.a port headland canarvon Geraldton, go have a lot , get mad get angry it's genocide right hear in Oz
they just talking sh!t
@@maelradec6766go for a run up nth the big Boi , the lads will chew you up spit you out and if ya lucky a croc gets ya , many many ways to die in the NT ya mouth ache cocksmoker
Nice inn Jin Jenn no junk j no non non
You walked past my house on Cornwallis. We've been broken into 4 times in the last 6 months, had our cars robbed twice and both my windscreens smashed in last 12 months. I have never felt more unsafe.
So upsetting. This should not be happening in Australia.
Is there any way you can leave?
Run !!!
*Well get the Fcuk outta there ! Derr !!!*
was cornwallis ever safe?
You’re a great mentor and role model to these kids Spanian. It’s good that you’ve hit the hood up there in NT
Kids ? They are nearly 30
@@lyndenmanningmentally, they're not far from being a kid
I am not sure Spanian qualifies as a mentor, a mentor knows their mentees and interacts with them one on one over a long period of time.
I am not sure Spanian even qualifies as a role model, as his income comes from pretty hard to follow roles, (as a UA-camr, Rapper).
Wake up all start at home his only worried about his money he doesn't care
If people ask why Youth Centers are important they should play this video. The insane difference walking into the center and everything outside it. We need to keep these places funded. Spanian doing honest to god journalism here.
There was a big youth centre in Casuarina and Malak where alot of crime is but the government decides to shut them both down the only 2 youth centres in that area where kids runamok everywhere
Because it’s all caused by design
Family’s with good values are what’s important.
True.. Strict Parents Like I Had A Very Strict Father Growing Up In My Community Palm Island@@Azzury.
What ya talking about bro? How’s does youth justice do anything for these people? It perpetuates the cycle
Makes me happy to see you getting out and making the most of your freedom, educating yourself, enjoying yourself. Youre not following the Cliches of going to europe or the states and glamourising every little detail. Its genuinely enjoyable to see the real smile from your face as youre learning and discovering more about not just the ghettos but your home country and embracing this beautiful land and the different types of people we mix with day to day while staying true to yourself, only enhancing the real you more and not carrying a chip on your shoulder from your past mistakes.
Seeing this lad talkin "jump out help" is mad lad. Good to see the boys looking out for the youngins. Big ups everyone showin Spanian around
Lived in palmo for nearly 17 years, extremely authentic video. Thanks for sharing this town to the rest of the world brother.
Nothing great Nothing change same shit
Better than any main stream media outlet could put together the real and the raw. Good job Spanian
Yeah I can really see a sky news reporter walking around those areas lol yet they know how to talk shit and spread right wing propaganda
Good to see you putting smiles on people’s dials. Nice work bud 👍
Riley P is a solid, awesome to see he has peoples genuine interests at heart, without being a full clean skin, he relates so mich to evryone, and they all seem to respect him for it, you coukd see his passion when he was showing ya round the YMCA.
Ezra, he could go a long way if he stays out and committed, his bars were fire. 🔥
Awesome video this one, was super genuine and you could see the inspiration you had on everyone u met, the lads gave a awesome representation of their home town. 🤘
Awesome video. From the start they all touched my heart and I hope they stay safe and keep out of jail. You bring the best out of the people of the hood for sure. That lad in a wheelchair nearly had me balling my eyes out, life changing in a split second. All the hoods I have watched you go through all over the world have one thing in common, there is very little to do to occupy growing minds to keep them occupied and satisfy their need for acceptance and guidance in society. Crime and drugs would not be so prevalent if their time was spent doing programmes and sports to nurture them. It’s bad mad and sad that apart from the YMCA no one is offering them good role models and showing that life is about choices, and good choices is better than prison, drugs and an uncertain future. You made their faces light up and by the end it was plain to see. God bless you all and I wish all the prosperity in the world so they can change their life’s journey to a positive path away from suffering and pain. Much love & *virtual hugs* Happy Christmas ❤❤❤
I really like the into the hood videos. Someone like you that was the exact same as these fellas and you took a turn for the better and changed you’re life around which I’m sure many are proud of you. These people in these hoods look up to you, keep doing what you’re doing, Les og.
That was brilliant!! Eye opening, raw and poignant. There is so much more information and realism in what you shared than anything I’ve ever seen on main stream media. These guys have more drive for change than the rest of society. Keep it up please.
That young bloke is very well spoken
He's 27 lol
still young! I thought he was 15 at first, until he started talking, wise young man. @@Babz42069
@@Babz42069Wym 27😂😂
Was gonna comment this myself
@@Babz42069since when was 27 not young? lmao
Spanian once again, an educative and non judgemental doco. Riley- You shine.
Music and physical activity and direction.
" Do not take what belongs to another,
Be kind." Wiradjuri blessing to little ones.
His doesn't care only want his make his money and get his likes
I’m amazed. Such a genuine experience, the boys, the talk, the lives. Such a great look at what the media won’t show you.
Well said and totally agree !
I guess u never watch NITV, SBS or ABC.
My dude Riley is changing the game. Keep doing what you’re doing bruh!!
Running around the streets HELPING PEOPLE is such a cool thing and inspirational sh!t actively making a change, buddas instead of N-word is great too, legend keep at it.
Used to drive around this hood picking up kids off the street Taking them home as a youth worker Plenty of stories to tell worked with some of these young fellas good to see em making positive change. All so good seeing the Y remember hanging when it was up top good people
Best one yet bro. need more of these that really show the people and community in these areas.
Riley was a really well spoken young lad. Would be sweet if you mic’d up your guests/tour guides so you can hear them properly the whole time. Just an idea
King Riley my bro, represented Palmo, the lads and your self on this. Big ups to Spanian for rolling up north. TAL budda.
Pretty wild place, I noticed a tree with flowers on it near Palmerston high. This was where my son was killed in a hit & run back in 2008 he was 15 RIP my Seany boy
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That's terrible and sad 😢 sorry to hear that.
Oh nyorn 🥺
First time clicked on your channel. Really enjoyed getting an inside view into this hood and seeing the strength and positivity despite harsh circumstances. Really inspiring and awesome rapping too.
best series on youtube especially the aus ones! mean work spanian much respect
I lived in Palmerston for 6 months .. fckn hectic place but be carful in Alice, even for content, don’t go into town camps or film at night.
Yer Alice Is alot the same really. Might be more hectic
@@juicyqt2357 nah I lived in both … Alice is Karama on crack lol
karama 😂 @@tmac515
RyleyP is such an asset to his community!
awesome video!!!! so important to show the reality of these areas with the motivational aspect showing some success stories like rileyp
people like him make the biggest difference
Great job man been to Darwin a few times myself
I hope you do a few more into the Hoods around Australia, especially with the indigenous people go real deep going to the community’s great job man
Watse of time they never learn or listen that's why nothing has changed for thousands of years
Great to see these fellas trying to turn their, and others, lives around! Im sure you showing up there inspires them even more
Another beautiful video. God bless those boys. Thanks, Spanian and subbed to TAL
These 40 minute vids are way better than the 15 minute videos before
Top video yet again. Cranking it. Love the footage. I can see this channel moving in leaps and bounds in the future. Good luck. Happy new year to all
The look on the face of the young aboriginal lads face was gold when he seen you in the flesh was gold. The inspiration you can give these young men is something no one else can do. Your experiences in life is what the young ones need to know. Keep up the good work Spainion. Only you can change the way bye given them something to aim for 👌🤙👍
And that's the problem with this young Aborigines all American talk nothing has changed after thousands of years
From someone who previously worked with homeless men and is now working in child protection/out of home care in Australia - THANK YOU Spanian for sharing these videos and being a positive role model for young and old!! 🙏
His a you tuber not a role model wake-up only wants his likes on social media and make money.
Inspiring man. Changing people. Wish people would care more what is wrong with Australia.
Everything is wrong with that place
@@MrSuperG it's the life bro. Anyone can change. Happens in any place. We all need to have respect more for each other. No different if have money or don't have money we all end at the same place in the end.
GOVERNMENT ❤
Shout out my cousins & family back home: never doubted Riley would make life a better place! Miss you all boys, POL was the life & no matter the hard times, we always came out on top 🔥
Such a spin out seeing Aaron on a fucking Spanian vid 👏
Man Northern Territory is the craziest place i've worked as a paramedic. Stabbings, Spearings, murders, huge car accidents etc. No other state in Australia compares to NT. I wish you went to Tenant Creek Brother, that joint is so much worse than Alice Springs.
I still argue the NT has the sickest beaches and national parks in Australia Though.
interested in what beaches there are
@@Al-jv2pn All the beaches in the North man. North east Arnhem land, all the remote communities. Spectacular place with amazing fishing, i just wouldn't swim there.
Beaches in Darwin are pretty bad but best beach I been to is Groote eylandt
@@bigm1534 Groote Is pretty sick, Arnhem land has some amazing beaches as well. Darwins beaches are Terrible.
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Have spent more than easy 6 hours almost every other day watching your content, one of a kind honestly keep it up brother love from the UK
Love your work Spanian. True, walking the talk. True, reppin the neighbourhoods that end in tears, incarceration, and a pathway that is difficult to step away from due to obligations. True, a fella told me that we were talking because he “saw a portal and stepped through it” … he said the trouble was he would step back through the portal and be trapped in the cycle until he saw the portal again. His words. His words train me up in the work I do. Much respect 🤜🏼🤛🏼
Bro no way. Seeing you walk around my local area is crazy. Wish I coulda bumped into ya at the shops at the start for a photo, woulda been mad. Much love bro
What's your opinion on the place?
fr bro the one time i dont go for a walk swear to god
I can’t believe Riley is 27 I thought he was like 14 when I first saw him
The exposure Spanian provides is so brutal, so honest, so raw, and so utterly brilliant. A new generation, a new mob, neglected even more than the previous ones. Yet with just a little bit of love, guidance and wisdom from people they can TRUST, their energy knows no bounds. For now their energy is poorly devoted more often than not. Because the system laughs at them, and offers them so little, if anything at all. More elders, more youth centres, more pillars of the community who give a shit. Riley P’s, Spanian’s, etc. Brothers who have been institutionalised, and who can teach the new generation that this isn’t any kind of life, and that money is their future. These lads CAN move forward if enough people give a shit. God bless them all. They deserve so much better. 🙏🏻
alcohol is the problem stop liquor stores its causing broken families parents drunk all the time they don't know how a loving family or a safe home functions.. its the same for all indigenous communities my home palm island ain't no different, what spanian knows about indigenous mob up this way nothing
So you look up to a you tuber is a sad way his nothing only about his likes on social media and make money, before social media came it was crap and still crap
Props to Riley and the crew there - super inspirational to see kids pulling themselves out of trouble - awesome work lads!!
How awesome that they got a label that's about the basic premise of friendship: trust and loyalty. In Spanish, the friendly way of asking how a friend is doing is "¿qué tal?".
Beautiful, honestly, how that message, trust and loyalty, transcends culture.
I grew up in Darwin, this really took me back. I used to bike Nightcliff to Palmeston and back on the weekends. Didn't hang around for too long though lol
Great vid mate . Hope the lads walking around with you become good mentors for the younger lads . The country needs more guys like you mentoring the younger lads . If they know their mentors have lived it rough before they might listen more compared to people who havent had a rough past
He's 27....
Yeah you would hope so but anything but would just influence the youth to commit crimes they are joining up with bikies gangs after all just gonna get worse
@@lyndenmanningand? He's doing good youth work for his community, what does his age have to do with it?
@@Evdro.s are you illiterate? I responded to the patron that stated that he was a 'kid' ...kids are not 27, get off the crack
27!! Bro fresh faced, just listened to his music hadn't heard it goes hard mad vibes mad music 🎶 🔥 🔥
Very inspiring and good that you make these videos. I personally had not heard of many cities before. Lots of love from the Nederlands ❤🇱🇺
Another great video really enjoyed it,great insight into Darwin
Damn Riley really has his head screwed on trying to better his community and leading by example, good bunch of kids just led down the wrong path and partially screwed by the system, hope they stay on the good path as it seems they are on their way to changing their lives for the better.
He's 27! That's not a kid lol 😆
Kids ? They are all mid twenties and Riley is 27
@@lyndenmanningwhy are you hating for 💀💀
@@VenessaToropo someone said Riley was a kid, l pointed out he was 27
Why 🤯 are you deluded ? Crack pipe running out of barbs ?
@@VenessaToropo nobody hates you, they just don't like you ...know the difference
I grew up wanting to be a hunter like my father them young fellas they gangsta wanna be.. looking up to African Americans Tupac, biggie and others.. rap trying to be something they are NOT.. alcohol is the problem in every indigenous community we all struggle.. its up to them to change
well said, gang-life aint the way, and neither is gangster rap, there are plenty of opportunities for everyone in the top end if you want to turn your life around.
The white man introduced the grog, the gangs, the shoondi, and all of these demonic things
and these young fullas clearly are a product of the environment that all these things created.. I wouldn't blame them
Maybe joining the Christmas choir or church turned life around for you, but gangster rap music & art is what gets our type of young fella's off the streets, drugs, alcohol, & away from crime & prison & turns their life around. Rapping is music, art & an outlet which then gives them a different purpose & doors with opportunity start opening up for them , & then self worth returns & a bigger picture creates a bigger life for them, that would have never been possible or even known to them. So many hood gangsters in Sydney led by Spanian have broken out of the hood & jail life & turned their lives around like a spinning top. All through smashing gangster rap bars & writing the music from their heart & raw life experience in the hoods of Sydney, check out maybe Kerser, Huskii, skeamo & Nter👍. These boys are now flying, fucking grouse to see wasted jail talent now flying high out here, these boys are stars & Spanian the best👍.
dan I hear yah, I listen too kerser music im from palm island, we struggle too drugs alcohol broken families most men in and out of jail also I don't believe in the bible I believe in my indigenous history and culture
@@DaniilBalkans-jh2rw I get what your saying but did you hear the bars of the lad who just got out, didnt sound like someone who had been sorry for his crimes, just glorifying it and making it cool. you know you can still work a 9-5 and be a rapper and not be violent just saying.
As someone who lives in Darwin it can be real scary when you see people like that
Black folk not gonna hurt ya😉
If you’re polite & keep walking you’ll be fine. It’s when you stick around, argue & drink you’ll have problems
Iv watched all yah hood vids and never seen your eyes scanning around so much this is a good one thanks bro , respect 🔥
I want to say that you Spanian are a powerful force for good , everywhere you go you put out good vibs uniting people , making a community come together , love your work !!!
Span you had all those lads in the palm of your hand! You set the good example and you can change peoples lives, That is your purpose in life adlay.
Much respect for what you're doing. Hope these young fellas learn change and follow your excellent example brah. Cheers
Merry Christmas everyone 🎄
Coming from Europe, Australian hoods really have a completely different Vibe to them like a desert British hood with some new world vibes mixed in, it’s very interesting. Would love to see some New Zealand videos too.
South Auckland!
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Darwin is not a desert, quite the opposite as it gets as much rain as the amazon
Im so impressed with Riley P. What a lad.
Big love thankyou!!!!
The lad can rap. Hope he does good with it.. Sick AF Lad
You're a good role model for these young ladz mate keep it up!
Spanian you are hectic : you are so so inspirational to all youth , you turned your life around I hope people all over the world 🌎 watch these videos and see how much you can make your life so much better but trying slowly but surly , keep up the terrific work your ultimate over the top much respect 😊
Havent seen you in 14years Riley, great to see you doing something amazing for the community 🙌🏼 💕
I grew up in Grey and went to Driver High School ( now Palmerston High School). When I grew up there was only four suburbs Grey, Driver, Mouldern and Woodroffe, one bus, one set of shops which we called up top (where the water tower was when the video first started) I lived in the flats they went to on Cornwallis Street Spanian said looked abandoned.I got an opportunity that saved my life and I got a scholarship to attend a private school down south ( yr 11 & 12 ) as we call it going to Adelaide SA. I graduated high school, then university becoming a lawyer, I have travelled the world but I will never forget where I came from. I go back every couple of years to visit my family and pretty much ground myself. The thing.about places like this is when you're living there growing up in it, its all you know and nothing else exists. People can comment all they want but I worked my ass off to get out of that place and still cant believe how lucky I was to get that scholarship and leave.
Yeah spanios! Merry Christmas, have been watching your Darwin vlogs waiting for these 2 eps to drop!
The young guy showing you around is real leader 👑 all the best
Awesome. Big up to Riley P doing some great work up there for the youngins too.
Epic video! So eye opening. Thank you for taking the time to tell the stories of these neighbourhoods
18:46 this kid just speaks so well and carry's himself maturely and with pride I wish the bro all the best!
I’d love to see you head to Wadeye and check out the heavy metal gangs there. It’s such a crazy story.
Yeah Wadeye is crazy. There has been so much violence and unrest there and there is unrest all the time there. A lot of the violence and fighting there is between feuding families and different tribes and different clans.
How's the dude wanting his shoes and then telling him to turn his camera off!
Spanian 'don't hit me again brother!!'
Yeah i took notice of that Spanian wasn't having any of it haha
Good to see he let him know his that he wasn't having any of it if it come down to it. Can't let it all go unnoticed.
Under the influence, seen it heaps of times
@@kevalincowri586have you even heard someone drunk talk before he probably wouldn't even Rob a fly
@bigm1534 I've met a lot of dumb people bruv, but I've never met someone as dumb as you
I used to work in palmo youth work with indigenous communities and in jail and drug rehab it’s seriously depressing to see how much youth used to be screwed up with alcohol back in 2014 and after 2015 when certain people took the ice up there that was it for the aboriginal communities game over
That kid is something special. Heart of gold mate, keep doing what you’re doing Riley. Represent 🛡️
The high mesh fences are actually for cyclone reasons. Air passes through the mesh in high winds instead of sending your panels airborne. It will also stop debris flying into your windows.
That fencing is even standard in the good areas of Darwin.
What about the colorbond fences across the street
@BigEMinthachat not everyone has cyclone fencing, my point was its very common and not indicative of low socio economic areas up here.
You can still have other types of fencing as long as its installed to code (or if you just do the wrong thing). Tbe fact that someone has colourbond doesnt make cyclone fencing less of a thing.
@politicsfan1931 whats your point?
Theres more than 1 type of fencing. That doesnt make cyclone fencing less of a thing
*Wake up to yourself fool.*
The last time I was in Darwin visiting my Brother who was stationed there at the time with the ADF, I kid you not, after taking a walk around town I went back to my Brother’s joint to hear there had just been a major shooting incident. Turned out a guy went nuts looking for someone with a 12-gauge shotgun and murdered 4 people and injured others. Faaark, I’d just been walking around the very streets where this crazy c..t was. Can’t say I’ve been in a rush to go back there but otherwise seemed like a pretty sleepy town backin 2019. Like Melbourne or Sydney I guess, always the regular areas of trouble, D&A, crime and brutal, bent cops but not much else to there apart from drink piss and punch on. Lovin the content Span 👍
Yea bens my uncle “the mass shooter”
Brother! I grew up in palmo, from 88 to 08. Left when I was 22 for a better life. It’s always been hectic up that way, can tell you ice is what fucked it. Around 04 it came in and I myself was wrecked on it. Plenty of my brothers are still in and out of lock up and a few others are no longer with us because of that shit. Good to see you up there shining a light on the struggles. Much love
Respect to that young bloke showing you around.
Rad video mate. Spent 6 months up there & it’s legit the Wild West.
From the age of about 10-17 this was me and my friends going around in a gang in our hood. Thank God I got out of there and sorted my life out! Can't imagine me still being stuck there in my 20s or 30s still roaming the streets! It's not a life worth living in my opinion. When you have kids you want better for them also! To anyone who feels like you can't get out there is light at the end if the tunnel! Even though it might seem hard sometimes walking away is the best choice you could ever make! Being stuck in that same environment stuck around the same people not going anywhere in life can bring you down and sometimes you need to do what's best for you.
Love channel bro! respect from uk 🇬🇧
Please being back the haunted house series, I want to rewatch them
The haunted house stuff was better
Fuck no ghosts are lame. Why be scared of something that can't even touch you when a real living human can stab you.
Probs because of legal reasons they aren't up anymore
Hard !!! Perfect those lol or mix it up a bit
Rah he took them off why? I already watched them all but I was hoping for more of those they was so good. He should get permission to go into places and do it legit
Hi Span that’s one real good video it brings this close to home ,,These poor souls I hope they make it in life ,,They are just people the world has forgotten and they have a long road ahead and some won’t make it ,which is a shame ,I wish you all the best of luck God bless them all🙏❤️👍👍👍
We remember them every time they bash an old person or steal someone's car. Just no.
@@AlanP-n8h I hear you and I know it’s bad but not all are the same judge a person by the Heart not Colour 👍👍👍🦘🇦🇺
Love your life man your travel videos always bring me a smile. I love how you interact with everyone. Mad respect ❤🙏
Amazing walkthorugh as always.
Great when you meet up with a bunch of the local lads too. Get some proper insight!
Bro Spanian respect bro for all the vids you put out and stuff.. would you be keen to come check out south Auckland and what it’s all about it’s definitely a hood but you showing up would change how they look at life abit ayyy knowing that you came from the streets and worked hard and now look where you ended up giving them a sense that the streets ain’t where it’s at no life for them… but mad respect bro churr🇳🇿🇳🇿