This is a film by Naima Ramos-Chapman and Terence Nance, they both have their own movies but u can check out the New HBO series 'Random Acts of Flyness' if you really tryna see more of these visions
Earl, you'll never see this, but as a 40 yr old white dude in flyover country this track and video means a lot to me. I hope you find peace and happiness and get some comfort from the knowledge that a bunch of people you'll never know also found peace in you articulating a version of their struggle.
I think I have a pretty good explanation for most of it. What I have gathered so far from watching. Heavy themes of him uncovering his roots. The prominent green and red represent his South African father (there flags colors) and "roots" hence all the plants. His mom painting him green was her passing on part of her legacy.The statues are those who have died before them and the of them memories is now stagnate. Notice how the white hoodies mirror the silhouettes to the statues, as well as the bathtub scenes progressing through time show how earl is upholding there legacy, in his own way now. The beginning where he's a youth basketball coach is earl when he has found out what he really wants and actually cares about, which is to support and provide for others, something very "motherly". I think that explains all of the motherly imagery and Earl's female doppelganger whose present throughout. The use of the statues hands I think can be explained by his line from the song solace "I got my grandmother's hands, I start to cry when I see them", they are imagery of earl channeling her "spirit" to uncover his roots. The darkest scene is certainly when he is in the room pointlessly stacking chairs listening to loud music ignoring blood on the ceiling. This is a chaotic part of Earl's life consumed by excess and apathy and focus on music above all else. The happier earl waking up to the picture only for it to be shattered by his own doings is his shattered dream which was repairing the relationship with his father who died shortly before they were going to meet. This of course is way to abstract of a film to be exact about all of it, but I think I'm in the ballpark.
For anyone who didn’t know, a few months before he releases SRS, his father, Keorapetse Kgositsile passed away. He was a famous South African poet who was influential in the fight for freedom in the 80s. In his earlier raps, Thebe (Earl) talks about how his dad left him when he was young with his mother, and it’s only now that he’s achieving peace of mind with him. Although he may have never got to express it to his father (he may have made up with him), the last shot of the grave with the hands symbolizes what his father did and how Thebe has achieved Peace of Mind. Purity.
I think it has a double meaning though because the words of his father could be interpreted by Earl as ironic\hollow in that his father's distance denied him that feeling of home.
Thank you so much for the context of the video! I want to actually understand the meaning of the song and cinematography but I’m kind of new to Earl. Thank you MJ :)
@@rumpelstiltskin9729 Hal Donell Williams, Jr. (born November 11, 1991), also known by his stage name Pyramid Vritra, is an American rapper and record producer from Los Angeles, California. He is currently signed to Stones Throw Records. Aside from his solo career, he is a founding member of Los Angeles-based hip hop collective Odd Future, and Atlanta-based hip hop collective Nobody Really Knows. Also, he is one half of The Jet Age of Tomorrow with Odd Future member Matt Martians.[1][2] Take this L bruh.
ZAYWOP Tyler the weakest, but doin the best because he sold his soul immediately, frank followed but not right away so he’s in limbo, and Earl is lost not gettin any of the real recognition he deserves
Benji Franks you sound like a ducking idiot for real 😂 Tyler’s doing the best because he has the most commercial appeal don’t get it twisted he worked hard to get to the point he’s at. Frank ocean is so obviously the best thing we got from OF. he’s a once in a lifetime musician who doesn’t need commercial success because his music stand the rest of time like Stevie wonder, Ray Charles, prince. The only thing you got right in your comment was Earl 🤦🏻♂️
This is the kind of weirdness and artsy direction I’ve been hoping earl would go in. Super excited to see what kind of “risky stuff” he’s gonna do now as an independent artist.
@@kadenduncan1561 mmmm interesting I read something about this being like one of his first works that he was proud enough to show his mom or something like that
In an interview a couple months ago with Solange, he was talking about how he wanted to be a youth basketball coach and said, “you definitely gotta have a car, I know that. you gotta have one of them mesh bags with all the balls in it, and a place to put capri sun and trophies” Low and behold here we are, haha. 😭😭
Did anyone else listen to his radio show with Solange? 😂 He's living out his dream of being a travel basketball coach with a van in the first portion of the video 🤣 Love you, Earl❣️
Some rap songs feels like everywhere at the end of time if it was a rap album, the old distorted samples and mundane but emotional delivery of earl really gives it the same feel.
Not really the only similar part that I’d consider is the samples even then that’s stretching it a bit cause the samples of srs and everywhere at the end of time are two different genres and the emotions they’re supposed to represent might be the same it’s conveyed in an entirely different way
That Cool chill mature type of dude😎 The type of dude you can get high with on the first time and actually have fun with. The civilized type of being🤗🙃
J Cole is a combo of Lil Wayne and Bob Marley. If you don't agree your thinking too much about the how their music differs In style when that's not my point at all
Wait so why doesn't this have more views. This possibly the most beautiful and devastating video I've ever seen. Earl has really shown his artistic genius
This is where we discovered that magic exists, Earl is not a musician, he is not a rapper, Earl is an artist, a poet of birth, for the streets, Earl defines the word aesthetic, he is the style.
Earl I loved this. I love you for shining a light on South Africa too. You always have. Kids really look up to you out here. It would mean the world to so many aspiring young creatives if you come back to the motherland and gave them something to hold onto. It’s good to remember home Earl, sometimes it also doesn’t kill to visit.
I think I understand the white paint on the people ( I'm a coloured from South Africa ), the Xhosa tribe in South Africa uses face paint as a rite of passage. Boys entering adolescence undergo a ritual ( circumcision when their taken to the mountains ) in which their separated from the rest of their tribe and embrace the mentorship of a older man ( Earl entering adolescence and finally growing as a man ) . Among the Pondo people of South Africa spiritual leaders paint their faces and bodies white because this establishes a mystical connection between them and their ancestors ( Earl not knowing his father who is South African & his fathers side of the family...him building those relationships spiritually in the case of his father who has passed away and physical with that side of his family ). At 1:55 a political reference about the ANC ( African National Congress ) who fought against Apartheid & are the current ruling party in South Africa ( his father was apart of the ANC along with Nelson Mandela ). And in the final frame I think that is his fathers burial.
No doubt that Earl's time on his radio show (Earl Sweatshirt Stays Inside) turned his heart a little towards his dad. He was spending all that time looking into the past of great musicians, talking about their lives, and having other friends and artists nearby. Even the production on Some Rap Songs -just voice and vinyl samples shit- feels so heavily inspired by the sounds and analogue rawness of the radio mix. Cool to see a man grow. Cool to have something to listen to while you try and grow yourself.
The universe right now is so in sync it's mind-blowing I have Goosebumps. My heavy addiction definitely started around when Earls first EP came out and I still remember nodding out listening to couch feeding my ego with a Golden Spoon. As of today I'm about 7 months sober from heroin and all that demonic shit and in the past few days I also came to peace with my past so hearing this just brought me so much joy. I love you Earl keep doing good man
I appreciate it and I definitely am, the journeys just beginning for me! February 23rd will be the anniversary from the worst overdose I had being found in my ex-girlfriends driveway from her nurse mom at about 12:20 in the morning with no pulse and blue for about 10 minutes, I don't know how I'm still here today. Her brother just got out of rehab a few days before that and they had Narcan on hand and they brought me back to life thank God so I know I have a purpose.... one love y'all
DEFINITION OF ART- the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power.
This is tribute to his late father 'bra willie' that was a famous poet and writer in South Africa hence the ending and member of the ANC (South African Government). The man under the leaves is a depiction of his dad and the woman in dreads is a depiction of his mom.
I like the beginning the most because it portrays rap as a ball court with Thebe on the sideline, discussing with already certified people. Him handing over the trophy is an ode to his advanced lyricism. It shows him taking the trophies back home after doing little work compared to other players/rappers. He knows he‘s earned these titles but is humble about it; hence the dusty van. When he gets inside a lot of stuff starts to happen. Without trying to dissect every detail the main message to me is that arts are embedded in Thebe’s family. The mom paints the baby and the same color shows in his soul. They care for the statue in the bath. Midway he uncovers his ROOTS using the sculpted hands symbolizing how it took time, effort and maybe even some mistakes. When he starts piling couches, notices his home bleeding etc; you can tell he’s stressed. Yet this is the only time Thebe is shown rapping. In terms of expressing himself he’s actually thriving from chaos. The sculpted hands (arts) are there for him in the end, displayed as an extension of his mother. It also foreshadows his father a bunch but out of respect I don’t want to give an opinion on that. Great video
Took the loss of his dad for him to find himself completely. On Doris he said he missed him but didn’t want to accept it. I’m guessing his mom helped shaped him better from a state of depression and other things that wasn’t helping him grow and now it’s his turn to take care of her and family. He now realizes how important family is. Love you Bro ✊🏾 Keep your head up
Im gonna keep watching this until I can pick up EXACTLY what Earl is putting down. So many undertoning themes and symbolism that I cant quite grasp yet but im determined to learn from it. Earl will always be one of the most underrated artists of this generation I think. Pretty sure even Kendrick Lamar said it as well at one point... Mad love to you all. Hope you all follow your passion to the fullest extent and reach happiness within your lives fam. One love.
This reminds me of Vince staples music video called Prima Dona, what's interesting is Vince's video was showing the hell that you need to go through for the industry, and the price it has on your soul/sanity.. Earls is coming from the perspective of someone who already made it out of the industry, becoming free of you will. And cutting ties from his sins of the past. Nobody told me I could leave? Fingers on my soul, this a 23 , blood in the water I was walking in my sleep, blood on my father I forgot another dream, I was playing with magic high blessings in my sleeve. Sounds like Earl realizes the magnitude of the position he is in, especially in the vulcher riddled music industry. and uses that knowledge to better himself before its too late. Truly a beautiful piece of art. Thank you Earl you're a huge inspiration of mine for many years.
I like your analysis but I don't think it necessarily has to do with the music industry... most of the guys from OF never really had industry problems I feel like. They were on the outside doing their own thing, making what they really wanted to make. I think shattered dreams has a lot to do with handling his depression. "Ain't nobody tell me I could leave" has to do with when he hurt his leg, he thought that he was obligated to do everything because it was his job. But he could've very easily just walked away to save himself the struggle. I also think that line is a comment on his tendency to blame his short comings on others. "Bad things happened, why didn't someone tell me I could leave?" As if it was someone else's responsibility to care for him (like a mother...ya know, all the feminine symbolism in this video?) I think a lot of this album has to do with appreciating the things people do for you, rather than expecting them. (Mother painting him green, the color of youth and energy. His father was bathing him in the tub)
xP1HxBOYICK I mean they definitely had pressures from the industry, look at how Tyler blew up and there was a struggle to maintain exposure on the rest of the OF members when they were more or less pushed for some mainstream cash in shit which Earl was less than eager to do.
I think i’d have to disagree with you because earl has stated that he doesn’t care about the position he’s in and he just wants to spread love. If anything “cutting ties from his sins” is showed more in IDLSIDGO. In this album I feel like he’s finally coped with his depression and wants the world to know that he’s ok. Earl is a goat 🐐 regardless of what you take from this masterpiece.
I Shed Some Tears When I Saw How He Portrayed His Parents And Shed Even More Tears When The Picture Fell And Broke And I remembered The Passing Of His Father And The Effect It Had On Him. Wonderfully Put Together Earl And My Late Condolences
@@romanward7428 nope! He talked about needing a license in his radio show to become a true basketball coach. Fun Fact: I saw him walking down Fairfax last week
This album came out when I was going through a hard time with my fathers side of the family. I can't thank you enough for the parallelism even though its still so much farther to go. Thank you Earl. ❤
I love the internet..being able to connect..with others...see shit other humans do.. Respect those. Where its do. Respect asf to this human..dope piece.
![Earl Sweatshirt - Solace [MASTERED]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/8IMATrNrATw/mqdefault.jpg)
Earl is def one of the best rappers of this generation
Apex Earl Sweatshirt
Kendrick Lamar
J. Cole
Big K.R.I.T
Isaiah Rashad
That’s my top 5
To Eazy earl sweatshirt, kaan, hopsin, token and Chris webby
adolf shitler sorry but hopsin corny ass?
adolf shitler 😂😂😂
adolf shitler you must be white to list these corny white rappers nobody knows about. (Yes I’m including hospin as white for obvious reasons)
Earl really put his whole album in one video
Talent
Vince Staples also did it
He wanted to release the whole album as one song
@@zaybskii3634 well that's how I listen to it anyway so that's perfect.
not even the whole album
if earl were to make a movie it would be crazy judging from his visions in this video
Stbrn Sal he has a good mind
That’s really all you need to keep goin
This is a film by Naima Ramos-Chapman and Terence Nance, they both have their own movies but u can check out the New HBO series 'Random Acts of Flyness' if you really tryna see more of these visions
There was probably someone else that directed it tbh. I assume he had some input tho.
Stbrn Sal he didn’t direct this he was only in it with his music
This is how dreams be like most times
A Trashcan fast paced, lots of info in a few seconds, and very confusing. I agree
Shattered dreams
@@neuro7046 OH SHIT you're onto something, a lot of bits and pieces of a dream that you gotta somehow sort together. Good way to put it.
Brandon Johnson yup🤙🏾
The fact that we all could relate to this the moment we read the comment speaks a lot.
For a trashchan, you're doing a good job, i tell you what.
No more record label earl is a free spirit no slave on my soul.
Fingers on my soul this a 23
This is an interesting short film. Congratulations to Earl for rediscovering himself in a way. Glad to see him doing a little better!
the only thing that is more beautiful than Earl's flow is his heart
a wholesome comment
Cardiac flow what you are hearing in my material is heart.
THIS COMMENT
Fishwhisperer03 real fan right here this some old shit haha
only thing gayer than those words is your love for him
Earl, you'll never see this, but as a 40 yr old white dude in flyover country this track and video means a lot to me. I hope you find peace and happiness and get some comfort from the knowledge that a bunch of people you'll never know also found peace in you articulating a version of their struggle.
very well said. Ive been playing this non stop in Beijing. His struggle has helped me deal with mine for many years 👍
💯
Where’s flyover county
Lol probably Indiana
That fact and I just turned 18 today so I feel and relate
🖤
Hey, it’s Dontai
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Legend gets thrown out too much but Earl is really a legend and hes only 24yrs old crazy
Fax
Facts
Hollow6Below
hella young
But old enough to feel depressed his whole life
Real talk
He's the youngest old man
This needs to be shown at the Museum of Contemporary Art
I think I have a pretty good explanation for most of it. What I have gathered so far from watching. Heavy themes of him uncovering his roots. The prominent green and red represent his South African father (there flags colors) and "roots" hence all the plants. His mom painting him green was her passing on part of her legacy.The statues are those who have died before them and the of them memories is now stagnate. Notice how the white hoodies mirror the silhouettes to the statues, as well as the bathtub scenes progressing through time show how earl is upholding there legacy, in his own way now. The beginning where he's a youth basketball coach is earl when he has found out what he really wants and actually cares about, which is to support and provide for others, something very "motherly". I think that explains all of the motherly imagery and Earl's female doppelganger whose present throughout. The use of the statues hands I think can be explained by his line from the song solace "I got my grandmother's hands, I start to cry when I see them", they are imagery of earl channeling her "spirit" to uncover his roots. The darkest scene is certainly when he is in the room pointlessly stacking chairs listening to loud music ignoring blood on the ceiling. This is a chaotic part of Earl's life consumed by excess and apathy and focus on music above all else. The happier earl waking up to the picture only for it to be shattered by his own doings is his shattered dream which was repairing the relationship with his father who died shortly before they were going to meet. This of course is way to abstract of a film to be exact about all of it, but I think I'm in the ballpark.
Trevor Leach most underrated comment I have ever read on UA-cam
Bro you got a good brain bro, I like your interpretation. 🙏🏿
On point
my brutha
Thank you because I can’t really understand what he is saying and when I didn’t know the explanation it was pretty creepy
this is a masterpiece of a music video
ISAIAHthePLAYAH hey Isaiah wassup
that's a shirt film...
So you understand it? What does it mean? I'm lost.
ISAIAHthePLAYAH what up Isaiah lmao
Reza A same lmao
I’m happy to see Earl being active
For anyone who didn’t know, a few months before he releases SRS, his father, Keorapetse Kgositsile passed away. He was a famous South African poet who was influential in the fight for freedom in the 80s. In his earlier raps, Thebe (Earl) talks about how his dad left him when he was young with his mother, and it’s only now that he’s achieving peace of mind with him. Although he may have never got to express it to his father (he may have made up with him), the last shot of the grave with the hands symbolizes what his father did and how Thebe has achieved Peace of Mind. Purity.
thanks michael jordan
I think it has a double meaning though because the words of his father could be interpreted by Earl as ironic\hollow in that his father's distance denied him that feeling of home.
Thank you for telling the new OF fans who weren’t around the OG pure OF clout when Earl Sweatshirt got sent to somoa by his mom
they made up btw, at the very least they got back together before his father passed
Thank you so much for the context of the video! I want to actually understand the meaning of the song and cinematography but I’m kind of new to Earl. Thank you MJ :)
I hate it when people call this type of stuff weird I think it is art and genious
they could never undrestand
@@froobert1 yup
No one said that
@@alo9240 yes some people be hating on earl and calling him weird bro
Damn he even credited the basketball coach
coach is in it throughout too
Earl has always made my day better after I listen to his music
as ur supposed to lol
soundcloud.com/user-625644983/kill-my-pride
Earl Popovich
You inspire me much more than you'll ever know ❤
Earl Hoodie in the 5th dimension, Earl Sweatshirt in the 4th and 3 only gets better with time
I only get better with time *
It’s a 3
FREE SMOKE hmm pretty sure it’s a reference to Azucar
Odd Future gave birth to three different type of genius, I have no words...
Tyler, Earl and who?
Frank ocean
Domo Genesis, Hodgy Beats, Pyramid Vitra are underated members.
The last one was literally ahead of all of them at one point
@@kraftmadiks3575 Who tf is pyramid vitra? sounds like you slipped your own corny name into the mix
@@rumpelstiltskin9729
Hal Donell Williams, Jr. (born November 11, 1991), also known by his stage name Pyramid Vritra, is an American rapper and record producer from Los Angeles, California. He is currently signed to Stones Throw Records. Aside from his solo career, he is a founding member of Los Angeles-based hip hop collective Odd Future, and Atlanta-based hip hop collective Nobody Really Knows. Also, he is one half of The Jet Age of Tomorrow with Odd Future member Matt Martians.[1][2]
Take this L bruh.
This was so much fun making with you
Definitely the coolest artist I’ve encountered thus far 🦋
🦋
They look alike. I thought they were sibling.
@@jlamechnicholson1326 yeah i did too honestly
Thanks for helping to make this.I enjoyed it alot.
I was wondering who was female earl
Been on Earl since Earl, and Earl evolved beautifully.
so did tyler
Earl
@@493HZ Earl
@@gharrireal Earl
@@alecbarrett1 EARL > tyler
No cap.
So we all gonna just pretend we understand this masterpiece fully yeah ok
@dbrayx9 😂 facts
We don't but let people decipher and discuss. It's art bro who cares. People like u are annoying
jay ok wait for genius to do that for ya
Hell naw bruh idek lol
Big WhiteBoat You just took the person you replied to out of context. And your reply in ignorant af.
So insane OF gave us earl, Tyler , and frank . 3 generational talents from one collective
ZAYWOP Tyler the weakest, but doin the best because he sold his soul immediately, frank followed but not right away so he’s in limbo, and Earl is lost not gettin any of the real recognition he deserves
Benji Franks dude wtf are you talking about
Syd?
Benji Franks you sound like a ducking idiot for real 😂 Tyler’s doing the best because he has the most commercial appeal don’t get it twisted he worked hard to get to the point he’s at. Frank ocean is so obviously the best thing we got from OF. he’s a once in a lifetime musician who doesn’t need commercial success because his music stand the rest of time like Stevie wonder, Ray Charles, prince. The only thing you got right in your comment was Earl 🤦🏻♂️
@@benjifranks8360 are u high
This is the kind of weirdness and artsy direction I’ve been hoping earl would go in. Super excited to see what kind of “risky stuff” he’s gonna do now as an independent artist.
Captain VaNNNNN hes signed to Sony and Columbia but I love the artsy earl too
@@Ryanalv Tan Cressida is his label under Columbia and Sony, so he isn't completely controlled creatively.
Emanuel Winther if that’s the case I’m surprised that let him put out a project like some rap songs lol.
Ryanalv his contract under Sony just finished tho..he’s a free agent now.
AKIRA
He finally went outside
he been out
Lol. he said in interview that when he made I dont like shit, it was ironically the most busy time in his life
He's also managed to do shit
😂😂😂like shit
This man been wanting to be a youth basketball coach for a minute
Erik Anderson it’s a metaphor bro
adolf shitler what’s it mean then
“I got my grandmama’s hands. Start to cry when I see them.”
My absolute favorite project by him...why isn't it officially released?
sky bound zoo cause he made it for his mom
@@kadenduncan1561 mmmm interesting I read something about this being like one of his first works that he was proud enough to show his mom or something like that
what's the time stamp on this?
@@josephsantana2531 that line is from a beautiful project called solace
In an interview a couple months ago with Solange, he was talking about how he wanted to be a youth basketball coach and said, “you definitely gotta have a car, I know that. you gotta have one of them mesh bags with all the balls in it, and a place to put capri sun and trophies” Low and behold here we are, haha. 😭😭
What interview is that?
@@jessfern95 ua-cam.com/video/c_bePy5Y8q4/v-deo.html
9 min in
He mentioned wanting to be a basketball coach in the Red Bull radio episode with solange
Thank you both!
Dude I totally remember that lol
Seeing him rap Azucar and smiling gives me the best chills in the world
Did anyone else listen to his radio show with Solange? 😂 He's living out his dream of being a travel basketball coach with a van in the first portion of the video 🤣
Love you, Earl❣️
Came to see if anyone else remembered
Ramon Rivera me too😂😂
lmao big fax
only the O G earl fans would remember👌🏿🙅🏿♂️
Feet of Clay and Some Rap Songs really got me through tough ass periods in my life. Now I look back at them candidly. Thanks Thebe.
He stopped me from inflicting self unalivement. Grief got me to a better mindset.
Earl Sweatshirt has evolved into Earl Jacket.
Sounds too provocative!
😂💯🤣🤦🏾
@@FeliX-TobiYahs-C It gets the people going(please tell me you get the reference)
@@daydayKofi it's from the skating movie right?
@@rondariuschandler5927 right lol
Dude ya gotta let him learn greif before evolving.
The picture of him and his father made me think a lot of the meaning of the video. Then the casket scene. Love you Earl 🖤
umm oh yeah yeah
Idk if it's the picture but I'm sure I've seen you in like 7 different videos today
@suero Nvm, it's just your pfp I've seen about 20 times now.
Just wanted to thank Earl for releasing a masterpiece in 2018.
how do you fuck up the year
Friedland Research I think he meant the album
@@Seth_Williams ah, i mispoke
@@friedlandresearch5511 no i think he meant the video w the song, in which the video just debut today... in 2019... lol
@@aliasanew3398 nah... He meant the album... Which all the songs in this video are from. Which dropped in 2018.
Some rap songs feels like everywhere at the end of time if it was a rap album, the old distorted samples and mundane but emotional delivery of earl really gives it the same feel.
Not really the only similar part that I’d consider is the samples even then that’s stretching it a bit cause the samples of srs and everywhere at the end of time are two different genres and the emotions they’re supposed to represent might be the same it’s conveyed in an entirely different way
i got my grandmommas hands... i start to cry when i see em. these the times i need her the most cause i feel defeated...
I'm glad to watch Earl grow as an artist.
Only reason I didn’t click straight away cause I didn’t believe my eyes, love you earl
Facts that made me laugh bro :)
Understanding thebe is like understanding yourself
We are thebe, thebe is us
POPPA CALLED ME CHIEF//GOTTA KEEP IT BRIEF😭
Yes Earl it’s so good to see you smiling again. Stay strong man.
When rappers grow their hair out, they obtain super human intellect.
That Cool chill mature type of dude😎 The type of dude you can get high with on the first time and actually have fun with. The civilized type of being🤗🙃
Kundalini Energy.
This shit is real. 21 Savage grew the dreads and became British.
@@TheShadow2400 chiiill 😂💀
J Cole is a combo of Lil Wayne and Bob Marley. If you don't agree your thinking too much about the how their music differs In style when that's not my point at all
Wait so why doesn't this have more views. This possibly the most beautiful and devastating video I've ever seen. Earl has really shown his artistic genius
Is this why Earl went independent?
Cause if so.
*I'M ALL FOR IT*
Hippo yeah in his behind the scenes video , he kinda explains it ua-cam.com/video/4lV_b0qZ6MQ/v-deo.html
@@JOYOFJON Still can't get over that you do this to everybody
Hippo what you mean?
@@JOYOFJON 😂😂😂 Fucker
Staakcs fuck you, bruh
This is where we discovered that magic exists, Earl is not a musician, he is not a rapper, Earl is an artist, a poet of birth, for the streets, Earl defines the word aesthetic, he is the style.
I swear Earl is a preacher on a beat
i swear people can moke on you for this opinion but rn its just truth boi
But rappers are poets, rap just being short for "rhythm and poetry". And the rhythmic part makes them musicians as well, so yeaaah.
Beautifully worded "a poet of birth"
Cringe as fuck
I love the creativity in this. Artistry at its finest
I still come back to this every couple months and it brings tears to my eyes. Can’t exactly explain why but it’s beautiful
Earl is actually original, that's why I follow him
No idea is original
As respectfully as I can put it, he goes by Thebe now. At the beginning it says his album was made by Thebe but he's just more known as Earl.
MF DOOM clone = Not original
@@illminds. He's definitely inspired by DOOM, but imo he's pretty far from being a clone.
No one cares
Earl I loved this. I love you for shining a light on South Africa too. You always have. Kids really look up to you out here. It would mean the world to so many aspiring young creatives if you come back to the motherland and gave them something to hold onto. It’s good to remember home Earl, sometimes it also doesn’t kill to visit.
Awe homie! Support all the way from S.A. I SWEAR THIS GUY IS THE BEST RAPPER IN THE GAME RIGHT NOW
Who remembers the Solange interview when he said he wanted to be youth basketball coach
NR L probably a few hundred listened to that hour long mix full of slaps and random convos but I caught that
That's what I was thinking at that first part. It was really sweet to see
easter egg
Damn I was looking for this neighbors heard me laughing when this shit loaded
NR L it made me so happy he had the bag of balls and the minivan and everything 😂😂
i love how the earl fan base is so damn wholesome
I think I understand the white paint on the people ( I'm a coloured from South Africa ), the Xhosa tribe in South Africa uses face paint as a rite of passage. Boys entering adolescence undergo a ritual ( circumcision when their taken to the mountains ) in which their separated from the rest of their tribe and embrace the mentorship of a older man ( Earl entering adolescence and finally growing as a man ) . Among the Pondo people of South Africa spiritual leaders paint their faces and bodies white because this establishes a mystical connection between them and their ancestors ( Earl not knowing his father who is South African & his fathers side of the family...him building those relationships spiritually in the case of his father who has passed away and physical with that side of his family ). At 1:55 a political reference about the ANC ( African National Congress ) who fought against Apartheid & are the current ruling party in South Africa ( his father was apart of the ANC along with Nelson Mandela ). And in the final frame I think that is his fathers burial.
Jaryd Larsen I’m also coloured South African .... earl is amazing bru
@@BrandonMunsonakaMrUA-camr his one of the best lyricist and creators of this generation.
thanks for the KNOWLEDGE brother
Jaryd Larsen Brilliant comment, thank you.
What the fuck are u talking about. This was almost as confusing as the video itself
mad respect for the follow through of his basketball coach idea. i think he was talking about it with solange on red bull radio
No doubt that Earl's time on his radio show (Earl Sweatshirt Stays Inside) turned his heart a little towards his dad. He was spending all that time looking into the past of great musicians, talking about their lives, and having other friends and artists nearby. Even the production on Some Rap Songs -just voice and vinyl samples shit- feels so heavily inspired by the sounds and analogue rawness of the radio mix. Cool to see a man grow. Cool to have something to listen to while you try and grow yourself.
THIS.
Odd future did indeed have an odd future
this video is a third of the album
Dat ur deadass everywhere💀💀
You are a UA-cam Commenter Legend
chill justin y #3
Dat it’s not a bad thing though. SRS was his best project by FAR
Dat fancy seeing u here
0:05 ~ Nowhere2go
2:07 - The Bends (snippet)
2:27 ~ Red Waters
4:17 ~ The Bends
4:47 ~ Shattered Dreams
6:12 ~ Azucar
7:48 - Ontheway! (Snippet)
8:07 - Playing Possum (Snippet)
ayomiro. Thank you man 🙏
Please, if I missed a song, please let me know so I can fix it.
@@pseudoceutical Time Stamp, please?
7:48 Riot!
@@pseudoceutical It's all good. XD
The universe right now is so in sync it's mind-blowing I have Goosebumps. My heavy addiction definitely started around when Earls first EP came out and I still remember nodding out listening to couch feeding my ego with a Golden Spoon. As of today I'm about 7 months sober from heroin and all that demonic shit and in the past few days I also came to peace with my past so hearing this just brought me so much joy. I love you Earl keep doing good man
Sir Tsar Good on you man
good for you bro fr keep going
I appreciate it and I definitely am, the journeys just beginning for me! February 23rd will be the anniversary from the worst overdose I had being found in my ex-girlfriends driveway from her nurse mom at about 12:20 in the morning with no pulse and blue for about 10 minutes, I don't know how I'm still here today. Her brother just got out of rehab a few days before that and they had Narcan on hand and they brought me back to life thank God so I know I have a purpose.... one love y'all
proud of you man! keep it up
Keep up the good work, it can be struggle but you are better than that shit bro. stay positive and keep doing what you are doing.
SRS is my favorite album in existence
This isn't werid. This is ART
Mimiyo it can be both
Something that is weird isn’t automatically art and art isn’t always weird
oh but you're the same person that says death grips is weird and not art
DEFINITION OF ART-
the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power.
Nigga this is hella weird.
@@buzzerking just because you don't understand it?
Earl finally made a music video ✊🏽👀👀
short film* and it's amazing
@@loveino1269 indeed,it's amazing 💯💯
nah he came with something better
Nicolas M This. It’s like an all ecompassing music vid for most of the record.
Basically a album music video
I ain't never clicked so fast
Jango Fett sameeeeee
On God yo
Hello fellow trooper.
@@darthvader6454 a critikal viewer and a Earl fan. True man of culture
@@AndreastheMartyr Yessir
This is tribute to his late father 'bra willie' that was a famous poet and writer in South Africa hence the ending and member of the ANC (South African Government). The man under the leaves is a depiction of his dad and the woman in dreads is a depiction of his mom.
Earl sweatshirt is the best no cap.
oo yuh fr fr
This album means so much to me
Same I connected with it on a deeper level
Lol you dont understand this shit dont pretend you do douche
I like the beginning the most because it portrays rap as a ball court with Thebe on the sideline, discussing with already certified people. Him handing over the trophy is an ode to his advanced lyricism. It shows him taking the trophies back home after doing little work compared to other players/rappers. He knows he‘s earned these titles but is humble about it; hence the dusty van. When he gets inside a lot of stuff starts to happen. Without trying to dissect every detail the main message to me is that arts are embedded in Thebe’s family. The mom paints the baby and the same color shows in his soul. They care for the statue in the bath. Midway he uncovers his ROOTS using the sculpted hands symbolizing how it took time, effort and maybe even some mistakes. When he starts piling couches, notices his home bleeding etc; you can tell he’s stressed. Yet this is the only time Thebe is shown rapping. In terms of expressing himself he’s actually thriving from chaos. The sculpted hands (arts) are there for him in the end, displayed as an extension of his mother. It also foreshadows his father a bunch but out of respect I don’t want to give an opinion on that. Great video
HAD TO REVISIT THIS MASTERPIECE 🇿🇦🙌🏿
Took the loss of his dad for him to find himself completely. On Doris he said he missed him but didn’t want to accept it. I’m guessing his mom helped shaped him better from a state of depression and other things that wasn’t helping him grow and now it’s his turn to take care of her and family. He now realizes how important family is. Love you Bro ✊🏾 Keep your head up
This is a beautiful timeless peice of art
Im gonna keep watching this until I can pick up EXACTLY what Earl is putting down. So many undertoning themes and symbolism that I cant quite grasp yet but im determined to learn from it. Earl will always be one of the most underrated artists of this generation I think. Pretty sure even Kendrick Lamar said it as well at one point... Mad love to you all. Hope you all follow your passion to the fullest extent and reach happiness within your lives fam. One love.
1:50 cold summers being one of my favourite songs made this even more of a trip
The video represents his dad a lot. It's been a tough few years but earl a strong one. I will forever love and support Earl's music.
This reminds me of Vince staples music video called Prima Dona, what's interesting is Vince's video was showing the hell that you need to go through for the industry, and the price it has on your soul/sanity.. Earls is coming from the perspective of someone who already made it out of the industry, becoming free of you will. And cutting ties from his sins of the past. Nobody told me I could leave? Fingers on my soul, this a 23 , blood in the water I was walking in my sleep, blood on my father I forgot another dream, I was playing with magic high blessings in my sleeve.
Sounds like Earl realizes the magnitude of the position he is in, especially in the vulcher riddled music industry. and uses that knowledge to better himself before its too late. Truly a beautiful piece of art. Thank you Earl you're a huge inspiration of mine for many years.
dude did u mean vulture lmao u have a point tho
I like your analysis but I don't think it necessarily has to do with the music industry... most of the guys from OF never really had industry problems I feel like. They were on the outside doing their own thing, making what they really wanted to make. I think shattered dreams has a lot to do with handling his depression. "Ain't nobody tell me I could leave" has to do with when he hurt his leg, he thought that he was obligated to do everything because it was his job. But he could've very easily just walked away to save himself the struggle. I also think that line is a comment on his tendency to blame his short comings on others. "Bad things happened, why didn't someone tell me I could leave?" As if it was someone else's responsibility to care for him (like a mother...ya know, all the feminine symbolism in this video?)
I think a lot of this album has to do with appreciating the things people do for you, rather than expecting them. (Mother painting him green, the color of youth and energy. His father was bathing him in the tub)
xP1HxBOYICK
I mean they definitely had pressures from the industry, look at how Tyler blew up and there was a struggle to maintain exposure on the rest of the OF members when they were more or less pushed for some mainstream cash in shit which Earl was less than eager to do.
wrong lyrics
I think i’d have to disagree with you because earl has stated that he doesn’t care about the position he’s in and he just wants to spread love. If anything “cutting ties from his sins” is showed more in IDLSIDGO. In this album I feel like he’s finally coped with his depression and wants the world to know that he’s ok. Earl is a goat 🐐 regardless of what you take from this masterpiece.
I Shed Some Tears When I Saw How He Portrayed His Parents And Shed Even More Tears When The Picture Fell And Broke And I remembered The Passing Of His Father And The Effect It Had On Him.
Wonderfully Put Together Earl And My Late Condolences
Earl's smile makes me smile
Earl's growth inspires me a thousand kisses
This got me right on chills. Love you, Earl.
love you too
J Dilla would be so proud of this track....
sounds more like madlib to me
‘‘ hate to beat a dead horse but yea madlib probably, feel like earl would also do this producer randomblackdude proud
@@groove4528 i see what you did there
One of my fav videos on the Internet
MADE MY WHOLE DAY GETTING THIS NOTIFICATION
made my whole month
The OF top trilogy has been so inspiring to watch through these years. Big ups to them and all they’ve done for music
GET THIS TO TRENDING 🔥
Yes
React to it Rauri!!
MY MAN
*no.* it’s trash
P F / Dad Reacts only bullshit like rice gum makes to trending anymore
Earl driving and he still don’t have his drivers license
No snitch
DMV watching
I like your name
Does Earl not actually have his license???
@@romanward7428 nope! He talked about needing a license in his radio show to become a true basketball coach. Fun Fact: I saw him walking down Fairfax last week
Seeing earl happy makes me happy
This is hauntingly beautiful.
This album came out when I was going through a hard time with my fathers side of the family. I can't thank you enough for the parallelism even though its still so much farther to go. Thank you Earl. ❤
Ancestors coming through the young, such a meaningful video. Makes me cry every time I watch.
i don’t know what’s happening but i like it
Master Sword honestly lol
I love the internet..being able to connect..with others...see shit other humans do..
Respect those. Where its do.
Respect asf to this human..dope piece.
rest in peace to your pops man you're a great guy that's a genius muscian
This dude is the best rapper alive
Idgaf who bro wanna be earl, thebe, thatblackdude, ima support whatever art bro put out
dar qness
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Isaiah Johnson He could literally change his name to Dusty dick Cheeto man, and I would still support him.
Shattered Dreams means so much to me. I feel that scene so hard. I'm glad Earl is creating. It gives me hope for art.
Yoooooo this is a true artist at work in deed. Beautifully put together. Earl at his best!
Luv u Earl 🎯🤝🏽🔥
It's good to see him enjoying life
"I got my grandmother hands, I start to cry when I see 'em"
Petrus Melo cuz they remind me of seein her
Fuck :(
Travis Scott these the times that I needed her most cause I felt defeated
Funny and sad at the same time.
Damnnn solance
Earl has evolved beautifully man He never disappoints 💯
Sorry for your loss❤ for who,ever needs this. You have my embrace.