Probably one of the most important hip hop moments that nobody talks about. Jay and Kanye were shhhh on this because what can you say, honestly. This song needs to be recirculated.
"this shit weird, we be home and still be scared. It’s grief here, It’s peace here, its easy and hard to be here." .. very deep line. perfectly describes what much of the 99% is feeling. Very grateful and thankful for who and what we have. We live in America and have so many luxuries and privileges while people in developing countries live life in utter poverty. But at the same time we work so many hours away from our families at unfulfilling jobs for people who treat us like shit.
That man Yasiin dropped his version of the Takeover, no one said a gaddamn thing...and it was 🔥🔥🔥🔥. He again dropped this and everyone remained silent...another 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Serious BARS with a message for those who are really listening. Yasiin Bey has always been dropping gems. I don't think he'll ever stop caring about the people. Thank you. I hope we appreciate this man while he's still alive and breathing. Please don't wait too late to give this man his flowers. He's on a different level of thinking while still caring for his people and fans.
That's why I love Yasiin Bey (aka Mos Def) he always manages to stimulate my thought process. Always has a message. It's not about money, hoes and clothes....he is an asset to the hip hop community.
Bravo! Listening to real lyricists/philosophers is like standing in a museum gallery taking one's time with the art and it's meaning. It's quite personal to begin with, before groupthink. Blessings.
great great stuff Yasiin! I'm chilean, so seeing footage of the dictator that killed our brothers for 30 years while lyrics say "don't get caught up with no throne" is the SHIET
if you listen to this while reading the lyrics of the original version you can see just how good this is lyrically, he murders them with their own words. that shit "cray" :))
It's because they're ain't too many real people for this real music. People want what's giving to them on the radio(mind control, payola). People can't think for themselves and they rather be told what to think and listen to. A fight between good and evil.
J.R.Bell..... You Know WHYYY????...." RADIO.....SUCKAS NEVER PLAY ME....ON THE MIX.... THEY JUS OKAY ME. . ." -*REALITY* HIP HOP QUOTABLE..............*word*.
MANNNN!!! People should SAY NO MORE, about who is legend or not. Mos Def is Definitely a DAMN! "Legend". This video just proven his Impeccable, skill, heart & creativity. WOW! I'm Totally Impressed.
Usually I don't like disses but this is pure genius. It is even not a diss, just an education song for everyone who knows the original and for those who don't. Yasiin *bow*
If Allah is not the word for you - simply translate it. This message is for you, translate the information into a way that is beneficial. And don't get caught up in NO throne, just as Mos says - Even Allahs throne if that is how you must look at it. For me, I simply see it as the 'now' - I don't see the statement as an invisible hand, but merely a word to describe something. The infinite now, the cycles from decisions. We are the universe witnessing itself. You are in control.
+Malev Da Shinobi The observable universe has 350 billion galaxies! Our Milky Way Galaxy is 100000 light years across with 200 billion star systems in it. It has 20 billion planetary systems like ours and 1 in 10 of those have Earth like planets. It's incomprehensible for anyone to think of being in control of anything.
Thank you GOD! Yasiin brother you reminded us what real music, hip hop, rap or whateva the hell young money makes, but this is the story of our neighborhoods, our reality.You got me prepared for battle again. Thank you!
This is what it is all about. Real meaning, calling motherfuckers out. Realist shit I've seen in years. Yasiin Bey is on a whole other level. Lot's of people take tracks and redo them, or sample parts of songs, but this... this is taking a track that was all about making money, self interest, gloating, and made that shit real. Don't get me wrong I like the original but it might as well not exist now because Yasiin Bey owned that shit. Those diamonds in West's teeth aint gonna save his soul.
Hip hop... Rap... For awhile there we couldn't find a heartbeat dying out and fast thank you mos for making me feel that some cats out there are speaking truth WORD IS BORN Kid!
Ric Smith While Jay Z and Kanye are talking about unreal fortunes they have, everyone else in the world is struggling and Mos Def tells whats really up
I was gonna write some LONG a** ting but: This is Genius! Mos speaks for many people.. not only religous and black people.. I have a LOT of respect for Mos and love 4 his music.. I support his oppinion, cos im on tha same mission!! Biggup out from Russia!! Bless Peace
I hate how people compare the 2! Mos is rhyming about what the majority of us go through. Jay is rhyming about where you can get to with success. Id rather be able to live Jay and Kanyes version..... Mos Def has always been top 5 when it comes to MC's! The man has that gift. I cant tell you a wack Mos Def verse! Comes with fire everytime he spits. Black on both sides, and the blackstar album are 2 underrated classics!
I haven't witnessed it first hand, but I did see a television program about the music industry, and in this one episode it followed a female singer making a song, and try to get it played on the radio. This singer was tipped to be the hottest thing that the year but nothing ever happened. The song was even produced by Mark Ronson, and someone else well known (I can't remember who exactly). The episode showed the singer's manager playing the song to the bosses, and even interviewed DJ's.
Great song; amazing skill. Shivers up and down my spine and then that bullshit line at the end. What a great message about giving up the worship of money and power, unfortunately it is subverted at the end with the promise of yet another tyrant that demands supplication.
pkay dennis I'm going to appeal to your intelligence and ask: where did I say that? Also, I find it amusing that you still have not taken the time to correct your typo and instead choose to whine. Are we supposed to take you seriously?
+Tony Gonzales , Mos Def is the only celebrity that had enough courage to say truth , who are you to judge his line without any argument ... i know why you didn't use any argument , but i want you to realize that if you think that you are smart , and i'm sure you are but try to think "objectively" and do some research ! peace !
I love this is song, but Allah is not in control. Only the people can control what's going on in our nations, not a silent, absentee God, Allah or Yahweh. It is up to us to make a change in the world we claim to love.
Allah is in control, weather you like it or not, he is not absent. you are nothing but a needy human, brought and nursed by another needy humanbeeing.you can do nothing by your self if it wasn't by the mercy of Allah. the reason why we have no change is because first we have to change our self(by worshiping the one treu god, Allah)quran 3:55 "([Mention] when Allah said, "O Jesus, indeed I will take you and raise you to Myself and purify you from those who disbelieve and make those who follow you [in submission to Allah alone] superior to those who disbelieve until the Day of Resurrection. Then to Me is your return, and I will judge between you concerning that in which you used to differ". Allah also said quran (8:53) "That is because Allah would not change a favor which He had bestowed upon a people until they change what is within themselves. And indeed, Allah is Hearing and Knowing".peace to you
As a muslim, I really appreciate ur words. And yes, it really does. We believe in the teachings of christ too. To be honest we respect and follow his teaching more than the Christians do. But the majority of the people don't know this. Because they are too busy being prejudiced and ignorant.
THANK YOU. Someone had to say something to J & Ye's ridiculous hubris. Thank you taking that beat and putting some urgency and reality to it. It's not about peace anymore people. It is about ACTION. ACTION!
One of the few rap icons who did not compromise his artistic integrity at all.
Probably one of the most important hip hop moments that nobody talks about. Jay and Kanye were shhhh on this because what can you say, honestly. This song needs to be recirculated.
Mos Def stay making IMPORTANT recordings, NEW WORLD WATER
"this shit weird, we be home and still be scared. It’s grief here, It’s peace here, its easy and hard to be here." .. very deep line. perfectly describes what much of the 99% is feeling. Very grateful and thankful for who and what we have. We live in America and have so many luxuries and privileges while people in developing countries live life in utter poverty. But at the same time we work so many hours away from our families at unfulfilling jobs for people who treat us like shit.
"The amerikkkan dream has been the world's nightmare" -Malcolm X
One of the most important songs of our era. #2023 still very relevant “ don’t get caught up in no throne.”
It's cringe and disrespectful towards Kanye.
That man Yasiin dropped his version of the Takeover, no one said a gaddamn thing...and it was 🔥🔥🔥🔥.
He again dropped this and everyone remained silent...another 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
The Malcom footage gave me chills. Excellent lyrics!
Mashallah
Mos Def is the realest of them all, you can tell the money didn't corrupt him
This version is realer.
That's why its not on Spotify
"Who gettin faded
Little Maurice in the 6th grade
No mama. No father. Role model...
...the dope game."
😭😭😭🥱😭😭😭😩😓
All facts and no lies laid on this track!
Perfect example of why Mos will FOREVER be in my Top 5!!
Serious BARS with a message for those who are really listening. Yasiin Bey has always been dropping gems. I don't think he'll ever stop caring about the people. Thank you. I hope we appreciate this man while he's still alive and breathing. Please don't wait too late to give this man his flowers. He's on a different level of thinking while still caring for his people and fans.
Yoooo this is *revolutionary*. Stand for something or fall for anything!!!! That Malcolm X bit did it for me this version is *REAL*
One of the most beautiful and underrated emcees of all time
"Don't get caught up in no throne."
"Allah is in control."
Hyu
"Who the fuck is Margiela?" "What's 50 grand to a nigga like me?" Realest shit ever!
This track blew my mind when it came out Mos Def will forever be in my top 5
Yasiin - one word. Love. Love. Love. Hands down one of my fav emcee's of ALL TIME
That's why I love Yasiin Bey (aka Mos Def) he always manages to stimulate my thought process. Always has a message. It's not about money, hoes and clothes....he is an asset to the hip hop community.
This version should be on the radio
2022 and just had to hear it again! if Yasiin never does anything else musically, I am cool with his catalog and this is at the top!
Always an enlightenment when this brother speaks Yasiin Bey / is the Mos Def
Bravo! Listening to real lyricists/philosophers is like standing in a museum gallery taking one's time with the art and it's meaning. It's quite personal to begin with, before groupthink. Blessings.
Happy born day to a great artist of our day ❤ Mr. Yasiin bey
great great stuff Yasiin! I'm chilean, so seeing footage of the dictator that killed our brothers for 30 years while lyrics say "don't get caught up with no throne" is the SHIET
I love this song so much. Such clever rhymes and good messages.
This is on repeat all day long while Im at work!! Mos Definetely one of the Greatest!!!
Hip Hop has always been alive and kicking
One of the most refreshing records of the year.
Thank you Yasiin. This song mos definitely hit me harder than the first time I heard it.
Doctors say I'm the illest. Yasiin you're killing me man
Mos Def is underrated, underappreciated, intelligent and talented as hell.
if you listen to this while reading the lyrics of the original version you can see just how good this is lyrically, he murders them with their own words. that shit "cray" :))
I just did this... it's literally why he is forever my goat.
it's 2016 and none of my friends showed me this! i'm bouta put everyone on to Yasiin Bey
+airhawaii23 not sure how you learned to read my thoughts, or why you see the need to publicize them, but nonetheless i salute you.
this mos def
This is a strategy song, if you get the islands reppin yasiin imma have to cook you rice one day
How the hell this video don't have a million views by now???!! SMGDH
because you cant twerk to a socially conscious song
bout jay z my man!!
It's because they're ain't too many real people for this real music. People want what's giving to them on the radio(mind control, payola). People can't think for themselves and they rather be told what to think and listen to. A fight between good and evil.
J.R.Bell..... You Know WHYYY????...." RADIO.....SUCKAS NEVER PLAY ME....ON THE MIX.... THEY JUS OKAY ME. . ." -*REALITY* HIP HOP QUOTABLE..............*word*.
July, 2017. Still not at a mill.
The look in his eyes at the end- that's heartfelt. Thank you Yasiin. Thank you for this post.
MANNNN!!! People should SAY NO MORE, about who is legend or not.
Mos Def is Definitely a DAMN! "Legend". This video just proven his Impeccable, skill, heart & creativity. WOW! I'm Totally Impressed.
this is so fucking good why isn't everyone listening to this
Cuz people are still sleep walking.
Allah is in control... By far one of the best songs I've heard in the past year
The lyrics in this guy's songs blow me away.
That's so Moorish he's such a scientist with this hit! LOVE IT!
He killed it.
Usually I don't like disses but this is pure genius. It is even not a diss, just an education song for everyone who knows the original and for those who don't. Yasiin *bow*
I'm just NOW hearing this for the 1st time. That was amazing!
If Allah is not the word for you - simply translate it. This message is for you, translate the information into a way that is beneficial. And don't get caught up in NO throne, just as Mos says - Even Allahs throne if that is how you must look at it.
For me, I simply see it as the 'now' - I don't see the statement as an invisible hand, but merely a word to describe something. The infinite now, the cycles from decisions.
We are the universe witnessing itself. You are in control.
+Malev Da Shinobi
The observable universe has 350 billion galaxies!
Our Milky Way Galaxy is 100000 light years across with 200 billion star systems in it. It has 20 billion planetary systems like ours and 1 in 10 of those have Earth like planets.
It's incomprehensible for anyone to think of being in control of anything.
+mohamed mssika.. NOW THIS IS REAL TALK. THERE IS A HIGHER CREATOR,AND HE OR SHE IS *REAL*.................*word*.
:)
who could dislike this!! Lyrically Poetic...HipHop
Can't find this anywhere but UA-cam. Protect at all costs
I loved it. He did that. So amazing
bismillah to my Muslim brothers from a Christian man.
Stop worshipping the messenger, and turn to the ALMIGHTY CREATOR, your soul depends on it. Salaams
YEESS SIRRRR!!!!!!!This is Amazing!!!
That's that uncut sincerity. Thank you Yasiin.
Thank you for this post.
Yasiin Bey aka Mos Def hands down is the realest most down to earth rapper out there
fyah
Doctors say im the illest, i aint got no insurance :):)
it's crazy how hard that lyric is, not to mention the whole song is fire.
Yasiin is the ILLEST! Real,copassionate yet full o' grime @ the same time. REAL RAP.
this was the best thing I have seen in years.
I am floored at how right on this is.
Thank you for speaking truth to power.
This is awesome, inspiration for this generation!
Yasiin. SHittin on your fave rappers 24/7. Real Musician right here
Well done. Better than original Thanks!!
Don't get caught up in no throne, Allah is in control
***** I wouldn't get caught up in names. It's the reference that's important
+TheSupermodel001 Translation: I cannot back up my beliefs with any evidence whatsoever.
Jesus is God? Then who was he praying to?
read up on the trinity, ONE GOD three Persons
Thank you Diplo for leading me here. Thank you Bey for doing this version.
One of the great lyrical genius out there
Allah is in control.
what do u mean allah is in control???
MrRaiders323100
Everything is in the hands of Allah, we only have the illusion of being in control.
CLASSIC!!!!
Bars still relevant to this day !
2024
Thank you GOD! Yasiin brother you reminded us what real music, hip hop, rap or whateva the hell young money makes, but this is the story of our neighborhoods, our reality.You got me prepared for battle again. Thank you!
Alhumdulilah
that message though deep!
This is what it is all about. Real meaning, calling motherfuckers out. Realist shit I've seen in years. Yasiin Bey is on a whole other level. Lot's of people take tracks and redo them, or sample parts of songs, but this... this is taking a track that was all about making money, self interest, gloating, and made that shit real. Don't get me wrong I like the original but it might as well not exist now because Yasiin Bey owned that shit. Those diamonds in West's teeth aint gonna save his soul.
Real Hippa to the Hoppa! This is where the music needs to be today. This shit is MEDICINE! Bey is on one ladies and gentlemen!
Hip hop... Rap... For awhile there we couldn't find a heartbeat dying out and fast thank you mos for making me feel that some cats out there are speaking truth WORD IS BORN Kid!
these lyrics should be engraved in stone
This shits on Jay Z & Kanye's original version.
Ric Smith While Jay Z and Kanye are talking about unreal fortunes they have, everyone else in the world is struggling and Mos Def tells whats really up
He does is all the time. Like when he did "The Rapeover" after Jay Z's "Takeover"... ua-cam.com/video/QfqRipvk6WE/v-deo.html
why am I just hearting thiisssssssssssss ahhhhhh that ish cray
I was gonna write some LONG a** ting but: This is Genius! Mos speaks for many people.. not only religous and black people.. I have a LOT of respect for Mos and love 4 his music.. I support his oppinion, cos im on tha same mission!! Biggup out from Russia!!
Bless
Peace
owned jay and kanye!!
An-nūr. This man now walks in the light of Allah. Truth
First time hearing this. That was brilliant. Absolutely brilliant.
what kind of microphone is he using?
idk
the poorest
Cheesegrater mk2
DOPE
Different with it. Highly rated
This is king .. Loved the video and the lyrics , always outshining the rest of the commercial heads ..
#Dope
ALLAH IS IN CONTROL!
Mos Def...Yasiin Bey...This human being just shut it down. I'm telling everyone I know about this moment I just experienced.
he's the mos def ..... evrythin he touches turns into gold
I hate how people compare the 2! Mos is rhyming about what the majority of us go through. Jay is rhyming about where you can get to with success. Id rather be able to live Jay and Kanyes version..... Mos Def has always been top 5 when it comes to MC's! The man has that gift. I cant tell you a wack Mos Def verse! Comes with fire everytime he spits. Black on both sides, and the blackstar album are 2 underrated classics!
That’s a bloody masterpiece for god’s sake, jeez.
young guru brought me here
IM SO PROUD OF MOS DEF..HE INSPIRES ME TO BUST MY CONSCIOUS RYHMES AGAIN...JUST SNATCH THESE BEATS UP AND PUT SOME REAL LYRICS ON EM...
I haven't witnessed it first hand, but I did see a television program about the music industry, and in this one episode it followed a female singer making a song, and try to get it played on the radio. This singer was tipped to be the hottest thing that the year but nothing ever happened. The song was even produced by Mark Ronson, and someone else well known (I can't remember who exactly). The episode showed the singer's manager playing the song to the bosses, and even interviewed DJ's.
Great song; amazing skill. Shivers up and down my spine and then that bullshit line at the end. What a great message about giving up the worship of money and power, unfortunately it is subverted at the end with the promise of yet another tyrant that demands supplication.
pkay dennis A bow is a ranged weapon.
Well I don't type out nonsensical comments that others cannot understand so if that's smart, okay, I guess I am.
pkay dennis I'm going to appeal to your intelligence and ask: where did I say that? Also, I find it amusing that you still have not taken the time to correct your typo and instead choose to whine. Are we supposed to take you seriously?
pkay dennis anyone else amused by your churlishness I guess..
+Tony Gonzales , Mos Def is the only celebrity that had enough courage to say truth , who are you to judge his line without any argument ... i know why you didn't use any argument , but i want you to realize that if you think that you are smart , and i'm sure you are but try to think "objectively" and do some research !
peace !
I love this is song, but Allah is not in control. Only the people can control what's going on in our nations, not a silent, absentee God, Allah or Yahweh. It is up to us to make a change in the world we claim to love.
Allah is in control, weather you like it or not, he is not absent. you are nothing but a needy human, brought and nursed by another needy humanbeeing.you can do nothing by your self if it wasn't by the mercy of Allah. the reason why we have no change is because first we have to change our self(by worshiping the one treu god, Allah)quran 3:55
"([Mention] when Allah said, "O Jesus, indeed I will take you and raise you to Myself and purify you from those who disbelieve and make those who follow you [in submission to Allah alone] superior to those who disbelieve until the Day of Resurrection. Then to Me is your return, and I will judge between you concerning that in which you used to differ". Allah also said quran (8:53)
"That is because Allah would not change a favor which He had bestowed upon
a people until they change what is within themselves. And indeed, Allah is Hearing and Knowing".peace to you
The Legend returns with a message.
As a muslim, I really appreciate ur words. And yes, it really does.
We believe in the teachings of christ too. To be honest we respect and follow his teaching more than the Christians do. But the majority of the people don't know this. Because they are too busy being prejudiced and ignorant.
this is boring. I'ma listen to mos def
Lovin this! Yasiin, please do more of these!
THANK YOU. Someone had to say something to J & Ye's ridiculous hubris. Thank you taking that beat and putting some urgency and reality to it. It's not about peace anymore people. It is about ACTION. ACTION!
why is this the best thing i've heard all year???
another good job from mos def aka yasin beey ! open our eyes man !
LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS DUDE!!!