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  • Опубліковано 22 тра 2024
  • Wu-Tang Clan's Ghostface Killah breaks down classic storytelling rap songs and crowns the greatest of them all - from Tupac "Brenda's Got A Baby" vs. Biggie "I Got A Story To Tell" to Eminem "Stan" vs. Nas "Rewind" - and also discusses the 25th-anniversary re-release of his debut album "Ironman".
    Best Storytelling Rap Song Playlist: cmplx.it/16uv5
    Best Storytelling Rap Song Bracket: cmplx.it/16uv6
    Episode Chapters:
    Intro - 00:00
    Round of 16 - 01:58
    Honorable Mentions - 08:02
    Elite 8 - 10:10
    Final 4 - 15:10
    Championship - 20:20
    Host Brian “B.Dot” Miller and celeb guests like Charlamagne, Jim Jones, and Ski Mask the Slump God pick winners of a themed bracket-Best Diss Track? Drippiest Rapper? Best SoundCloud Rapper?-until a field of 16 is narrowed to one winner. Expect shocking upsets, controversial picks, and unexpected victors, March Madness-style! Brack up every Wednesday at 12PM ET.
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  • @matthewdoolan2257
    @matthewdoolan2257 2 роки тому +899

    Da Art of Storytellin got massively overlooked. André's verse is a work of art

    • @neleal1997
      @neleal1997 2 роки тому +64

      Now Susie screw had a partner named sashaaa

    • @1lifestyle112
      @1lifestyle112 2 роки тому +57

      it’s just NY being biased again

    • @ArtisanWindchimes
      @ArtisanWindchimes 2 роки тому +34

      @@1lifestyle112 the south biased as well. Everybody biased.

    • @1lifestyle112
      @1lifestyle112 2 роки тому +7

      @@ArtisanWindchimes midwest ain’t biased

    • @mstefanidis1841
      @mstefanidis1841 2 роки тому +2

      It’s the best song there

  • @Itsasony
    @Itsasony 2 роки тому +290

    It's cool how much love every single Wu member gives Nas.

    • @KeyTrixxx
      @KeyTrixxx 2 роки тому +28

      “You da 10th ni@@a in the wu tang” - Nas

    • @taalibabdullah5350
      @taalibabdullah5350 2 роки тому +47

      Nas is like an extended member of the Clan , they All love Nas

    • @goonsquad9148
      @goonsquad9148 2 роки тому +21

      He’s the Goat

    • @dflex3825
      @dflex3825 2 роки тому +25

      Nas is an honorary member of Wu.

    • @eugenefavor6819
      @eugenefavor6819 2 роки тому +15

      Nas is the Goat of rap, and the Wu loves Nas

  • @legitelectronics9163
    @legitelectronics9163 2 роки тому +305

    “I seen a man die” by Scarface literally feels like he’s died before and he’s telling us what it’s like.

    • @ducatarina8310
      @ducatarina8310 2 роки тому +8

      50 Cent Ghetto Qu'ran the Anthem Of Queens, One Of The Greatest Storytelling Songs Ever, and A Baltimore Love Thing too

    • @kendricklamar6550
      @kendricklamar6550 2 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/VppzprFjK-o/v-deo.html.....

    • @mcm-inc
      @mcm-inc 2 роки тому +3

      Factz I was about to comment on that song but you beat me to it.

    • @MMALineMover
      @MMALineMover 2 роки тому +5

      BIG L Casualties of a Dice Game though?! I'm glad rewind was up there.

    • @sharulericks8974
      @sharulericks8974 2 роки тому +1

      Y’all confusing it. He’s talking about storytelling rappers not just a track.

  • @Grandmaster_Vic
    @Grandmaster_Vic 2 роки тому +579

    I’m really shocked they didn’t put “my mind’s playing tricks on me” by Geto Boys. That is literally one of the greatest hip hop songs of all time and also ahead of it’s time when it comes to painting a vivid picture of Drug Addiction and Mental illness

    • @FrankWillTV
      @FrankWillTV 2 роки тому +28

      East Coast bias

    • @reackizback
      @reackizback 2 роки тому +7

      here's another one nobody ever mentions : Andre Nickatina - Train with no love

    • @ducatarina8310
      @ducatarina8310 2 роки тому +6

      50 Cent Ghetto Qu'ran the Anthem Of Queens, One Of The Greatest Storytelling Songs Ever, and A Baltimore Love Thing too

    • @kendricklamar6550
      @kendricklamar6550 2 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/VppzprFjK-o/v-deo.html.....

    • @FrankWillTV
      @FrankWillTV 2 роки тому +2

      @@reackizback brother is a serious beast. Sad they try to associate him with that corny song mashed with his video.

  • @MrSimZOldSchoolRev
    @MrSimZOldSchoolRev 2 роки тому +566

    Ghostface is naturally gifted, his voice, style = 100% Hip Hop

    • @zorskins
      @zorskins 2 роки тому

      Yes

    • @ChrisBasdeo
      @ChrisBasdeo 2 роки тому +18

      If New York was a person it would be Ghostface

    • @skeany0796
      @skeany0796 2 роки тому +7

      Ghost is from the era of NY I respected and admired

    • @GatherYeRosebudsWhileYeMay
      @GatherYeRosebudsWhileYeMay 2 роки тому +8

      Totally agree, I gotta say though meth and Raekwon also got that natural voice

    • @enoso2447
      @enoso2447 2 роки тому +5

      @@GatherYeRosebudsWhileYeMay that’s the trinity right there…Mef, ghost , Rae

  • @GUNProductions
    @GUNProductions 2 роки тому +392

    I Gave You Power not being in there is blasphemy. Scarface not having one joint in there is ridiculous. He‘s undeniably a top 5 storyteller in HipHop history

    • @TreadmillMixes01
      @TreadmillMixes01 2 роки тому +17

      Gza Killah Hills 10304 too

    • @gboogie360
      @gboogie360 2 роки тому +2

      Gave you power was more of describing the impact of guns

    • @b.miller5087
      @b.miller5087 2 роки тому

      agreed BX Bomber.

    • @j.lewhip-hopplanet1490
      @j.lewhip-hopplanet1490 2 роки тому +4

      Dude who ever made this list dont kno real story telling

    • @cbshine
      @cbshine 2 роки тому +12

      Man cry should have definitely been in there

  • @CoryD21
    @CoryD21 2 роки тому +290

    Immortal technique’s “ you never know” and “Dance with the Devil” are amazing examples of storytelling rap

    • @rysun8709
      @rysun8709 2 роки тому +28

      Every time I hear dance with the devil I get chills

    • @3rdSupreme
      @3rdSupreme 2 роки тому +21

      Dance with the devil is the greatest story I heard on wax.

    • @Solohoe
      @Solohoe 2 роки тому +15

      Leave immortal technique in the archives lmao

    • @SR2K_
      @SR2K_ 2 роки тому +1

      Faaaaax

    • @irh1738
      @irh1738 2 роки тому

      Facts

  • @EWheels
    @EWheels Рік тому +8

    That Ghostface “Impossible” verse is a movie! It’s amazing how his verse overtook the song and made you forget all the fire you just heard and experience this story that includes as much detail as a novel or a movie.

  • @TheGamingWolf3650
    @TheGamingWolf3650 2 роки тому +209

    Big L has some great storytelling songs too.. The Heist, Casualties of a Dice Game... RIP Big L

    • @bigd419
      @bigd419 2 роки тому +2

      W

    • @interovic
      @interovic 2 роки тому +9

      "How Will I Make It" is a beautiful track that showed how incredible he was even with a more serious tone. I listen to it, and it depresses me because it proves he had so much more to offer

    • @miggiti
      @miggiti 2 роки тому +3

      Pound for pound prolly the greatest ever

    • @Xtino1989X
      @Xtino1989X 2 роки тому +3

      Facts I literally just said that same thing casualties of a dice game should have been on there 💯💯💯

    • @RealAmericanStar
      @RealAmericanStar 2 роки тому

      Rip to a 🐐

  • @callofdutyblack1000
    @callofdutyblack1000 2 роки тому +212

    Ghostfaces All That I Got Is You, on Iron Man never fails to make me shed a tear.
    “ Sometimes I look up at the stars and analyze the sky
    And ask myself was I meant to be here, why?”

    • @MELLWALT5000
      @MELLWALT5000 2 роки тому +9

      Everytime I hear it it's like the first time not too many songs like that

    • @ducatarina8310
      @ducatarina8310 2 роки тому +5

      50 Cent Ghetto Qu'ran the Anthem Of Queens, One Of The Greatest Storytelling Songs Ever, and A Baltimore Love Thing too

    • @younggodmoon440
      @younggodmoon440 2 роки тому +9

      4 in the bed, 2 at the foot 2 at the head…

    • @kendricklamar6550
      @kendricklamar6550 2 роки тому +1

      ua-cam.com/video/VppzprFjK-o/v-deo.html.....

    • @zaneharris7117
      @zaneharris7117 2 роки тому +2

      One of my favorite songs 💯

  • @GeriDobbs
    @GeriDobbs 2 роки тому +20

    Props to Ghost for being humble and not being full of himself just picking his own songs over everyone elses. That's real

  • @oyelekejamiu
    @oyelekejamiu 2 роки тому +159

    Masta Ace is often overlooked as a brilliant storyteller. “Disposable Arts” is an amazing storytelling concept album.

    • @danielstellwag3081
      @danielstellwag3081 2 роки тому +5

      Hands down. Amazing album

    • @balloonmechanic8544
      @balloonmechanic8544 2 роки тому +3

      And it still holds up!!

    • @jaywill1028
      @jaywill1028 2 роки тому +2

      His story telling has been on point since his first album with Movin On

    • @conalscanlon1184
      @conalscanlon1184 2 роки тому +3

      Thank you, slept on album along with the interludes from an underrated artist

    • @twitchoff1114
      @twitchoff1114 2 роки тому +3

      The best story telling album to me is Roots of Evil by Kool G Rap, from start to end it's like a movie with dope production

  • @mikem314
    @mikem314 2 роки тому +334

    When Ghost mentioned Nas “I gave you power” definitely one of the best storytelling songs ever right next to biggies Gimme the loot in my opinion. Great episode.

    • @Enta_Da_Sage
      @Enta_Da_Sage 2 роки тому +9

      I played that track for my wife recently and had her read the lyrics so she could see and hear why I rate Nas in my top 5.

    • @insideoutbeats3999
      @insideoutbeats3999 2 роки тому +5

      @Mango Green I was thinking the same thing….man that track was incredible and creative

    • @ducatarina8310
      @ducatarina8310 2 роки тому +2

      Tupac's Brendas Got a Baby Over both

    • @Scientific90s
      @Scientific90s 2 роки тому +1

      don't forget Bushwick Bill Ever so clear

    • @ducatarina8310
      @ducatarina8310 2 роки тому +2

      50 Cent Ghetto Qu'ran the Anthem Of Queens, One Of The Greatest Storytelling Songs Ever, and A Baltimore Love Thing too

  • @AlexADalton
    @AlexADalton 2 роки тому +73

    Ghostface is so honest, humble, and cool towards other artists.

  • @churchhide
    @churchhide 2 роки тому +25

    Ghost is such a natural soul you feel like you know him like a older cuz or uncle. THE WU IS FOREVER!!!!

  • @FlyAwayChi
    @FlyAwayChi 2 роки тому +66

    Biggie's Sky The Limit is my favorite of all time....that shit had an introduction (1st verse), a body(2nd verse) and a conclusion (3rd verse). Biggie was brilliant AF 🔥 🔥

    • @tundepizzle7255
      @tundepizzle7255 2 роки тому +1

      Biggie wat the best

    • @andileandymtshemla815
      @andileandymtshemla815 2 роки тому +1

      The greatest of all of time

    • @thomaslomaxiii9619
      @thomaslomaxiii9619 2 роки тому +1

      Being from the south luv that joint when you think you down and out sky is the limit

    • @joshlewis575
      @joshlewis575 Рік тому

      Somebody's got to die always sticks out to me too. Every time he says "turned around holding his daughter" u can completely imagine the shock of the shooter. Obviously "I got a story to tell" is forever up there

    • @casteltheghettomonk4392
      @casteltheghettomonk4392 4 місяці тому

      Notorious B1 big daddy thank me later 😂😅​@@andileandymtshemla815

  • @popi2971
    @popi2971 2 роки тому +33

    When ghost mentioned not liking to write in the studio it reminded me of the wu tang series

  • @dangercryptids5054
    @dangercryptids5054 2 роки тому +90

    Nas’ “Rewind” is definitely dope and unique but “I Gave you Power” was masterclass.

    • @alessandroperversi2378
      @alessandroperversi2378 2 роки тому +8

      Blaze a 50

    • @gamexsimmonds3581
      @gamexsimmonds3581 2 роки тому +10

      Yeah, I was gonna say Rewind is cool but it's not even the best storytelling track that Nas has

    • @aquemini154
      @aquemini154 2 роки тому +6

      Small World

    • @MicChecker88
      @MicChecker88 2 роки тому +6

      Second childhood, Queens Wolf, Black Girl Lost. The man is genius.

    • @eeii8235
      @eeii8235 2 роки тому +1

      Facts the fact that’s not on this list makes it lose credibility

  • @Therealrockybee
    @Therealrockybee 2 роки тому +135

    Kendricks “The Art of Peer Pressure” is GOLDEN!
    The entire Good Kid, Mad City album is a masterpiece

    • @kendricklamar6550
      @kendricklamar6550 2 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/VppzprFjK-o/v-deo.html.....

    • @nmessai215
      @nmessai215 2 роки тому +4

      It’s something about kendrick that I just can’t feel, can’t put my finger on it

    • @james441
      @james441 2 роки тому

      I didn’t like it. Felt nothing original but a whole lot of ‘he turn left then turn right the turn left’ .... it’s for those lower in consciousness and intelligence.

    • @evandonald9938
      @evandonald9938 2 роки тому

      @@james441 guess you couldn’t understand it

    • @james441
      @james441 2 роки тому

      @@evandonald9938 I did but they bored me. I think the hype killed him off to me. He’s talented if he rapped seriously not like ‘little keisha’ with that weird Andre 3000 voice

  • @TonyBakercomedy
    @TonyBakercomedy 2 роки тому +126

    Nas ALWAYS paints a vivid and detailed picture

  • @_unclecharles_
    @_unclecharles_ 2 роки тому +167

    im not even finished but i feel like Rewind gotta be the best. he literally told that story VIVIDLY and did it backwords. that was genius level storytelling

    • @psychedelicpikachu3437
      @psychedelicpikachu3437 2 роки тому +13

      That's definitely one of my favorite Nas joints. I was seriously like wtf and how the fuck😂😂

    • @naziashunter5598
      @naziashunter5598 2 роки тому +8

      @@psychedelicpikachu3437 deadass bro like how tf did he make a song backwards this nigga is a goat word is bond!

    • @p11479
      @p11479 2 роки тому +4

      I give my niggas dap jump in the van back first back upstairs took off the black shirt 💯👌🏿

    • @marrissaandersson8274
      @marrissaandersson8274 2 роки тому +1

      Nobody,nobody can touch Immortal Tech and Dance with the devil

    • @psychedelicpikachu3437
      @psychedelicpikachu3437 2 роки тому +1

      @@naziashunter5598 definitely the goat

  • @chrishackney8402
    @chrishackney8402 2 роки тому +189

    When I saw the title to this episode, "I gave you power - Nas" was the first thing that came to mind. That was my champ w/o seeing the bracket.

    • @tos5536
      @tos5536 2 роки тому +1

      Agreed!!!!

    • @ahk7137
      @ahk7137 2 роки тому +3

      Ghost knew too.

    • @Lord_Bibulous
      @Lord_Bibulous 2 роки тому +2

      Even though my personal fave is "Niggas Bleed", can't go wrong with "I Gave You Power".

    • @JamesYoungTV
      @JamesYoungTV 2 роки тому +1

      That's what I was thinking

    • @timmyggztv
      @timmyggztv 2 роки тому

      Lit🐐🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @thediscipleazial2287
    @thediscipleazial2287 2 роки тому +32

    Just hearing ghost talk about Nas and me thinking back how fire his verse actually was my first time hearing it on Stillmatic alone gives me the chills. #ThatsStoryTelling

  • @ZIGZAGAnimationsKenya
    @ZIGZAGAnimationsKenya 2 роки тому +2

    PLEASE do more of these. Fascinating concept.

  • @jamallewilson6100
    @jamallewilson6100 2 роки тому +88

    Nas "One Love" is the best Hands down!

  • @timmyggztv
    @timmyggztv 2 роки тому +46

    Ghostface Killah one of the greatest of all-time this guy a legend for real

  • @robbiepollock4660
    @robbiepollock4660 2 роки тому +40

    Immortal Technique - “Dance with the devil”not being on here is criminal

  • @nycless
    @nycless 2 роки тому +1

    love the energy

  • @ivan363
    @ivan363 2 роки тому +142

    IMPOSSIBLE is literally the epitome of the best story telling EVER!

    • @SeymourKitty
      @SeymourKitty 2 роки тому +5

      The beat loop was dope but rza wit the Electric microbes and robotic probes lost me.

    • @ivan363
      @ivan363 2 роки тому +15

      @@SeymourKitty RZA was literally rapping about what’s still going on today with these vaccines 💉 it’s a shame 85% the world 🌎 can’t over~stand it 🤦🏽‍♂️

    • @ArtisanWindchimes
      @ArtisanWindchimes 2 роки тому +6

      @@ivan363 RZA did the same thing on Tragedy

    • @ivan363
      @ivan363 2 роки тому +9

      @@ArtisanWindchimes He tryna teach the masses and help them find knowledge of self….listen to “Biochemical Equation” RZA always drops Gems 💎 Ghost’ always paints pictures 🎨 and GZA always gives US the science 🧪

    • @bundydachosen1
      @bundydachosen1 2 роки тому +3

      Still not better than “today was a good day” sorry

  • @andrehamilton9523
    @andrehamilton9523 2 роки тому +674

    Scarface don’t get no love for his storytelling 🤦🏽‍♂️

    • @eswift3160
      @eswift3160 2 роки тому +12

      Right he a helluva story teller 💯💯

    • @belafonte5519
      @belafonte5519 2 роки тому +10

      He is the best sir

    • @hoolew7080
      @hoolew7080 2 роки тому +8

      The greatest

    • @Mic-100
      @Mic-100 2 роки тому +1

      @Belafonte.... definitely up there... I have nas right next to him

    • @andrehamilton9523
      @andrehamilton9523 2 роки тому +10

      Yeah nas biggie Scarface. Mac from no limit deep too.

  • @BiggRuss
    @BiggRuss 2 роки тому +6

    I've been saying for YEARS how much I wish there were new and current videos for some of my favorite non-single tracks. I'm glad Ghost said it too. ✊🏾

  • @Virru112
    @Virru112 2 роки тому +3

    So glad they included "Renee", I was about to write that it should be included and then they mentioned it. Classic! Story to Tell and Rewind are amazing too.

  • @sparoar
    @sparoar 2 роки тому +58

    Refreshing to see Ghostface doing an "interview" my guy usually stays out of the media's view. The Humble GHOST.

    • @ducatarina8310
      @ducatarina8310 2 роки тому

      50 Cent Ghetto Qu'ran the Anthem Of Queens, One Of The Greatest Storytelling Songs Ever, and A Baltimore Love Thing too

    • @kendricklamar6550
      @kendricklamar6550 2 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/VppzprFjK-o/v-deo.html.....

  • @javiermejia2059
    @javiermejia2059 2 роки тому +124

    Can't believe they ain't put the Geto Boys "Mind Playing Tricks On Me"... Aside from that appreciate how to down to earth and authentic Ghostface is really dope episode of brackets.

    • @dstu1699
      @dstu1699 2 роки тому +1

      Facts. That was my shit back in the day.

    • @flaquis2729
      @flaquis2729 2 роки тому +1

      Pretty much any track from Scarface is a great story. "I seen a man die" comes to mind.

    • @goose0078
      @goose0078 2 роки тому

      Scarface suicide story as well. Its a NY show though what can you do. I'm always picking Dre or Face.

    • @dstu1699
      @dstu1699 2 роки тому

      @@goose0078 don't sleep tho. Geto Boys and Scarface was getting HEAVY play in NY back in the day. That, mind playing tricks on me was a big tune out here.

  • @Rebelution7
    @Rebelution7 2 роки тому

    Yo this was excellent I really appreciate and enjoyed this 100 percent

  • @YtcFaisalTV
    @YtcFaisalTV 2 роки тому +1

    I love this Episode 🔥🔥❤

  • @nadecha5326
    @nadecha5326 2 роки тому +109

    Tupac’s Brenda got a baby was some good storytelling, felt like I was there when she put the baby in the trash heap

    • @whitehallavenue1752
      @whitehallavenue1752 2 роки тому +5

      That shit was corny with bubble gum lyrics

    • @Oxygen97
      @Oxygen97 2 роки тому +26

      @@whitehallavenue1752 You don't know what good storytelling is then.

    • @nishants2691
      @nishants2691 2 роки тому +18

      @@whitehallavenue1752 i guess you're brenda's cousin/boyfriend

    • @whitehallavenue1752
      @whitehallavenue1752 2 роки тому

      @@nishants2691 You're as corny as di little ballerina's lines inna di song.

    • @whitehallavenue1752
      @whitehallavenue1752 2 роки тому +2

      @@Oxygen97 Yes Battybwoy 🐟... Big is a lyricist and a storyteller. It hurts yall male groupies hearts to hear that mi know .

  • @412fish
    @412fish 2 роки тому +45

    I would say Ghostface's own song Run with Jadakiss.

  • @kincamell2
    @kincamell2 2 роки тому

    Much Gratitude.

  • @peronkindred7479
    @peronkindred7479 3 місяці тому

    Good interview good questions Nice content ✌🏾

  • @RenR70
    @RenR70 2 роки тому +38

    So many songs could’ve been on here :
    Ice - T - 6 In The Morning
    KRS - 1 - Love’s Gonna Get’cha
    Special Ed - The Mission
    Gets Boys - Scarface
    Ice Cube - Once Upon a Time in the Projects
    Just to name a few.

    • @uncle.samc4778
      @uncle.samc4778 2 роки тому +4

      Love’s gonna getcha has got to be in like top 5

    • @tl6752
      @tl6752 2 роки тому +2

      Once upon a time in the projects was one of the first songs that came to mind along with A Children’s Story

    • @reackizback
      @reackizback 2 роки тому +1

      Andre Nickatina- Train with no love

    • @uncle.samc4778
      @uncle.samc4778 2 роки тому

      @@reackizback thanks for introducing me to such a dope song!!!!

    • @reackizback
      @reackizback 2 роки тому

      @@uncle.samc4778 my pleasure bruh ! glad you liked it

  • @mealtime167
    @mealtime167 2 роки тому +130

    Nas - I gave you power is the best story telling track … To me that shit just hit different .

    • @Nectarman
      @Nectarman 2 роки тому +5

      I agree

    • @imperialstats
      @imperialstats 2 роки тому +9

      They missed so many How the tf they do this without Immortal Technique- Dance with the devil

    • @kingvon6820
      @kingvon6820 2 роки тому

      Von

    • @dakkadakka3433
      @dakkadakka3433 2 роки тому +9

      Organized Konfusion - Stray Bullet did that concept before Nas I kinda like theirs more but both are great

    • @TerrellHarris
      @TerrellHarris 2 роки тому +4

      The beat was crazy too but Rewind is super technical

  • @thabolefleur9655
    @thabolefleur9655 2 роки тому

    I like this format

  • @ericparker163
    @ericparker163 2 роки тому +7

    The look on Ghost's face when he's talking about the red light with red ink ......classic. Much respect to the most prolific emcee of the entire Wu.

    • @ducatarina8310
      @ducatarina8310 2 роки тому

      50 Cent Ghetto Qu'ran the Anthem Of Queens, One Of The Greatest Storytelling Songs Ever, and A Baltimore Love Thing too

  • @hakeemanderson8920
    @hakeemanderson8920 2 роки тому +41

    Kendrick - Sing About Me
    Nas - Daughters
    Kendrick - Opposites Attract
    Some of my favs 💯

  • @fitawrarifitness6842
    @fitawrarifitness6842 2 роки тому +48

    Ghostfaces verse on "impossible" is one of my favorite stories.

    • @hovitosway7125
      @hovitosway7125 2 роки тому +2

      Story telling at its best. 260 is dope too

    • @MELLWALT5000
      @MELLWALT5000 2 роки тому +5

      @@hovitosway7125 scary hours, MGM, Strawberry, Keisha house, the projects, aww man

    • @sirjer73
      @sirjer73 2 роки тому +4

      @@MELLWALT5000 Shakey dawg, hollow bones, so many in the Wu canon!!!

    • @ducatarina8310
      @ducatarina8310 2 роки тому +1

      50 Cent Ghetto Qu'ran the Anthem Of Queens, One Of The Greatest Storytelling Songs Ever, and A Baltimore Love Thing too

    • @kendricklamar6550
      @kendricklamar6550 2 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/VppzprFjK-o/v-deo.html.....

  • @doctorkhumalo7730
    @doctorkhumalo7730 2 роки тому

    Undying love 💯

  • @taj3651
    @taj3651 2 роки тому

    Love this show

  • @7evenZark7
    @7evenZark7 2 роки тому +35

    Ghost is one of my favorite emcees. He has the style, sophistication, and bars!!!!

    • @ducatarina8310
      @ducatarina8310 2 роки тому

      50 Cent Ghetto Qu'ran the Anthem Of Queens, One Of The Greatest Storytelling Songs Ever, and A Baltimore Love Thing too

    • @kendricklamar6550
      @kendricklamar6550 2 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/VppzprFjK-o/v-deo.html.....

    • @choosethesword6366
      @choosethesword6366 Рік тому

      Yup

  • @Razz-Prince
    @Razz-Prince 2 роки тому +61

    RA The Rugged Man’s verse on Uncommon Valor should be on here, that was verse of the decade
    Honourable mentions
    Royce - Tabernacle
    immortal technique - dance with the devil
    scarface - suicide note
    brother ali - Faheem
    Cage - subtle art of a break up song
    CasisDead - Simon (for anyone who’s into British rap)

    • @ducatarina8310
      @ducatarina8310 2 роки тому +1

      50 Cent Ghetto Qu'ran the Anthem Of Queens, One Of The Greatest Storytelling Songs Ever, and A Baltimore Love Thing too

    • @kendricklamar6550
      @kendricklamar6550 2 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/VppzprFjK-o/v-deo.html.....

    • @alejandrogonzalezcastillo2008
      @alejandrogonzalezcastillo2008 2 роки тому +1

      I was looking for this comment man

    • @qorpse
      @qorpse 2 роки тому +1

      RA is so damn underrated man. That Uncommon Valor verse (the whole song really) is a masterpiece.

    • @OplzITSCreez
      @OplzITSCreez 2 роки тому +2

      Oi big respect for the CAS shout.

  • @victorgauzza9253
    @victorgauzza9253 2 роки тому +4

    When I first heard Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), Ghost was the one I was drawn to right away. I like how he had his face covered in the video. I just like how he attacks the mic plus he has a lot of soul in his songs. Shakey Dog is my joint

  • @cleopatracominatcha3819
    @cleopatracominatcha3819 2 роки тому

    Undying love ❤️

  • @ArtisanWindchimes
    @ArtisanWindchimes 2 роки тому +56

    Styles P - Nobody Believes Me and Sticky Fingaz - State vs Kirk Jones are criminally underrated

    • @GUNProductions
      @GUNProductions 2 роки тому +1

      Big facts. I was looking for those 2 joints as well

    • @TheMithVideos
      @TheMithVideos 2 роки тому +5

      That Sticky Fingaz was INSANE!!

    • @philb707
      @philb707 2 роки тому +1

      That Sticky Fingaz album is top 10 best rap albums of all time. Hands down

    • @philb707
      @philb707 2 роки тому +1

      @@TheMithVideos puttin my 12 year old son onto it. One of best albums ever

    • @jasfredz
      @jasfredz 2 роки тому +3

      Wow how could I forget Kirk Jones , start to finish that whole album is a movie . Never been done Kdot came close with good kid but he used skits to blend the whole story whereas Sticky’s songs actually followed a story

  • @alwilliams6655
    @alwilliams6655 2 роки тому +51

    Eric B & Rakim - "What's On Your Mind" and KRS One - "Love's Gonna Getcha"
    2 major story telling songs that I didn't see anyone mention or give love too.

  • @madmerdhyntheblack911
    @madmerdhyntheblack911 2 роки тому

    Impossible! You can never defeat the gods...
    Epic classic jont there slim!

  • @MadflowsA
    @MadflowsA 2 роки тому

    shouts out to the host. he really knew his stuff!! Great video. GFK forever!

  • @MosMoney187
    @MosMoney187 2 роки тому +67

    Lost Boyz is definitely a underrated Rap Group. Long Live Freaky Tah

    • @calibreezi5179
      @calibreezi5179 2 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/4dt_LnavKd0/v-deo.html
      Alot of my people been struggling but now we made it

    • @timmyggztv
      @timmyggztv 2 роки тому +1

      Lit🐐🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @100timessquare
      @100timessquare 2 роки тому +4

      Lost Boyz got joints and not just singles, they got fire albums!

    • @Drupp12
      @Drupp12 2 роки тому

      Summertime, Renae

  • @EffDinero8
    @EffDinero8 2 роки тому +90

    Kool G Rap: On The Run is a storytelling masterpiece!

    • @Enta_Da_Sage
      @Enta_Da_Sage 2 роки тому +6

      Mobsta's is my favorite Kool G Rap track of all his tracks. It has no chorus or hook and is just straight up Mafioso story telling at its finest.

    • @tp1_philler179
      @tp1_philler179 2 роки тому +5

      No Doubt, love Ill Street Blues too.

    • @aharris82
      @aharris82 2 роки тому +3

      Hitman's Diary is one of my favorites

    • @01flickinger
      @01flickinger 2 роки тому +2

      @@aharris82 diary of a hit man by main source

    • @Enta_Da_Sage
      @Enta_Da_Sage 2 роки тому +5

      @@aharris82 Roots Of Evil is my favorite album from KGR. Hitman's Diary is another banger

  • @adamani08
    @adamani08 2 роки тому +4

    B.I.G.'s "somebody's got to die" and "niggas bleed" were 2 of the best rap stories ever. That was some motion picture shit. Listening to those songs is like watching a movie. BIG painted a picture with those lyrics and it so easy to follow.

  • @brycewilliamsagency
    @brycewilliamsagency 2 роки тому

    Respect to B.Dot. It is nice to see him facilitate a great program and interview, with good questions and presentation, but more so because you can tell that he is a fan of the material. This isn't just some bs dude reading off questions and not knowing what he is talking about. B.Dot is showing how much of the music lives within him (coming back at Ghostface reciting words from interludes "I don't want nobody sounding like me...", as well as other similar moments). Good job B.Dot!!! Respect.

  • @3aboodation
    @3aboodation 2 роки тому +19

    Fun fact, Nas said in some interview that Rewind was one of the fastest records he wrote. Idk, it might be on drink champs or something but i'm 100% sure I've heard him say it.

  • @stackywarbucks
    @stackywarbucks 2 роки тому +24

    Ghostface Voice Is Pure Gold and How He Puts His Words Together Is Amazing

    • @ducatarina8310
      @ducatarina8310 2 роки тому +1

      50 Cent Ghetto Qu'ran the Anthem Of Queens, One Of The Greatest Storytelling Songs Ever, and A Baltimore Love Thing too

    • @kendricklamar6550
      @kendricklamar6550 2 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/VppzprFjK-o/v-deo.html.....

  • @hstlr31
    @hstlr31 2 роки тому

    DOPE!!!

  • @BornSavior555
    @BornSavior555 2 роки тому +1

    Ghostface is a trip the way he talk and his passion is great!

  • @joeyscribbles6220
    @joeyscribbles6220 2 роки тому +30

    SCARFACE should be on here, he is undoubetely the best storyteller ever in hip hop
    Not only does he do vivid storytelling, conceptual, etc
    but he can make you feel as well as leave you with deep introspective thought and takes on his songs.
    part of storytelling is more than "painting pictures" its also about the emotional impact, point of the song, etc

    • @kennethhowse2367
      @kennethhowse2367 2 роки тому +1

      They not ready for Face

    • @eeii8235
      @eeii8235 2 роки тому +1

      Nas is the best story teller ever

  • @imanualmahida8278
    @imanualmahida8278 2 роки тому +10

    Ghost's persona is so chilled out laid back ❤❤😍😍😍

  • @sinemaboz4492
    @sinemaboz4492 2 роки тому

    Love u Ghostfacekhilla🔥🔥❤️ one of the realest

  • @markandtinawolf-williamson3004
    @markandtinawolf-williamson3004 2 роки тому +5

    Mah mans, as a Detroiter, truly appreciate Ghost's honesty on that Stan track, and on his own track. Stellar ratings god

  • @jadams4559
    @jadams4559 2 роки тому +72

    Nas verse on Verbal Intercourse is 1 of the greatest verses of all time. The 90's condensed in 1 verse

    • @KXOS777
      @KXOS777 2 роки тому +9

      That verse was in deja vu also

    • @amiracle1269
      @amiracle1269 2 роки тому +8

      ...THRU DA LIGHTS CAMERAS AND ACTION
      GLAMMER, GLITTER AND GOLD
      I UNFOLD THE SCROLL, PLANT SEEDS
      THAT STAMPEDE THE GLOBE 🔥🔥🔥🔥 YOU SPEAK FACTS MY GUY YOU TOOK ME BACK🎤🎧 GOOSE PIMPLES MAN

    • @amiracle1269
      @amiracle1269 2 роки тому +4

      Nas🐐

    • @KXOS777
      @KXOS777 2 роки тому +3

      @@amiracle1269 💯🐐

    • @jadams4559
      @jadams4559 2 роки тому +3

      @@amiracle1269 man listen, a straight time capsule

  • @lovememoremeticulous4378
    @lovememoremeticulous4378 2 роки тому +97

    Nas Storytelling is different. And to me Rewind might be the most Genius, but I Gave You Power is beyond genius and Blaze A 50 and One Love and Shootouts. Nas has many

    • @imsofocused4678
      @imsofocused4678 2 роки тому +3

      The song "Who Killed It".

    • @305essenceify
      @305essenceify 2 роки тому +9

      My favorite from Nas, “The Rise and Fall”

    • @cbshine
      @cbshine 2 роки тому +7

      Fetus…the list goes on he’s definitely the greatest story teller rap has ever seen.

    • @benoplasm
      @benoplasm 2 роки тому +3

      Nas suspects

    • @lovememoremeticulous4378
      @lovememoremeticulous4378 2 роки тому +2

      Undying Love

  • @vondawarren7554
    @vondawarren7554 2 роки тому +6

    Motherless child was when I really realized ghost was a great story teller
    Plus guesthouse ft fabulous was crazy

  • @LookiLook85
    @LookiLook85 2 роки тому

    Melle Mel.. The Message..

  • @peter-paulkutschlojenga7336
    @peter-paulkutschlojenga7336 2 роки тому +37

    Some of my favourites:
    Mona Lisa -Lil Wayne ft Kendrick Lamar
    Duckworth -Kendrick Lamar
    I gave you power -Nas
    Friend or Foe -Jay Z
    Dance with the devil -Immortal Technique
    Sing about me -Kendrick Lamar
    Brenda's got a baby -2pac
    Homecoming -Kanye West
    and I'm probably forgetting some.

    • @toreywatson6508
      @toreywatson6508 2 роки тому +2

      Can’t forget bout Mac from no limit he is one of my best story tellers in hip hop 💯

    • @timmyggztv
      @timmyggztv 2 роки тому

      Lit🐐🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @rogersamita5041
      @rogersamita5041 2 роки тому

      It's less of astory if all three verses are different stories I think that's part of the criteria.

    • @Runmindrun
      @Runmindrun 2 роки тому +1

      Duckworth is my favorite right now but I need to study up on all this other music before I declare it my personal number one. I have a LOT to study up on. I was born in 92 so a lot of this stuff came out when I was in preschool.

    • @splurrrt
      @splurrrt 2 роки тому

      Glen Close -Binary Star, Teardrops and closed caskets-2pac, Black Steel in the Hour of Chaos

  • @1jkillings
    @1jkillings 2 роки тому +12

    Scarface and 3000 can tell a helluva story. Tip “I still love ya”, was one track I love also.

  • @ronaldjames5469
    @ronaldjames5469 2 роки тому +4

    Much respect for the man Ghost. Top 5 instantly!!

  • @King__XL
    @King__XL 2 роки тому +6

    Millie pulled a pistol on Santa by De la Soul is one of the greatest story telling songs of all times also. It's my personal favorite.

  • @ChoppedByTPodcast
    @ChoppedByTPodcast 2 роки тому +17

    What a dope concept, and so refreshing from the "Top 5 Mcs of All Time" debates.

  • @ralphpolo8612
    @ralphpolo8612 2 роки тому +8

    "I GAVE YOU POWER" TIMELESS!!!

  • @IdeasOriginal
    @IdeasOriginal 2 роки тому +4

    Ghost's verse on "Impossible" is my favorite story. Also the first-person imagery from Nas in the first verse of "NY State of Mind"

  • @addarrelstokes1000
    @addarrelstokes1000 2 роки тому

    That is genus idea making old songs that never had a music video!!

  • @agatetech5729
    @agatetech5729 2 роки тому +9

    Pacs verse on "Still I Rise", "Pain", Nas on "Remember The Times", Scarface on "Now I Feel Ya", need to be on this list!!!

    • @agatetech5729
      @agatetech5729 2 роки тому

      Edit: Nas "Surviving the Times"

    • @SutekhDaSteemroller
      @SutekhDaSteemroller 2 роки тому

      Honestly they should have Ghost back to just rate storytelling songs by artist. Have him critique nas.. then another time critique scarface etc

    • @soulfood8748
      @soulfood8748 2 роки тому

      Tupac tear drops and close caskets

  • @ericdiaz153
    @ericdiaz153 2 роки тому +26

    Nas one of the best storytellers in rap period if not the best. I mean the illmatic album alone but through out his career. Songs like One Love, 2nd Childhood, Rewind are some good examples. But the most underrated storyteller to me is Masta Ace.

    • @eliasbarboza9250
      @eliasbarboza9250 2 роки тому

      The Masta Ace song "People In My Hood" is awesome story telling. Peep that one.

    • @Enta_Da_Sage
      @Enta_Da_Sage 2 роки тому

      Yeah man, Masta Ace is the truth. Slept on him for decades before I knew what's up.

  • @raywest6943
    @raywest6943 2 роки тому

    Saturday Nite Ghostface one of the best story telling songs ever

  • @Elquintoelemento2013
    @Elquintoelemento2013 8 місяців тому

    I.M.P - The Last Breath...great drive-by retaliation story

  • @kevingraham5925
    @kevingraham5925 2 роки тому +3

    Impossible gives me chills bro, like I feel a cold draft when I listen to that jont. Rza and U-God set the tone and Tekitha's voice let u know how real it was... and Rae just spoke to us...

  • @tooleywopp
    @tooleywopp 2 роки тому +48

    Nas “Rewind”
    Big L “ The Heist”
    Biggie “I got a story to tell”

    • @brandonelkin3166
      @brandonelkin3166 2 роки тому +1

      Biggie Niggaz Bleed is my favorite song that was bs He went with Nas

    • @RecoverLA
      @RecoverLA 2 роки тому +5

      Immortal technique- Dance with the devil?

    • @brooklynboogie1405
      @brooklynboogie1405 2 роки тому +2

      KRS-ONE “Loves gonna getcha”

    • @aliateeq2083
      @aliateeq2083 2 роки тому +1

      @@RecoverLA was about to type that

    • @MELLWALT5000
      @MELLWALT5000 2 роки тому +1

      @@RecoverLA yoooo!

  • @truthseekingorb3625
    @truthseekingorb3625 2 роки тому

    My brother bought Ironman for me when I was 13 I’m 39 now because he new how much I loved wutang and he even got into the album before he gave it me and he gave me a block of hash it was the perfect combo wildflower was my most played track but the whole album blended perfectly every track was a great story

  • @mykgrvbeatz3753
    @mykgrvbeatz3753 2 роки тому

    So glad for this interview…. I hope to work with ghost one day.. i did a whole project all storytelling called “Merlot”. Ghost is a 🐐 and definitely and inspiration for it

  • @orangetheceobornwitit205
    @orangetheceobornwitit205 2 роки тому +5

    We need shows like this 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🧡

  • @verinb9
    @verinb9 2 роки тому +5

    How dope, humble and unselfish is GFK... ❤️

  • @AnnSwivTjr
    @AnnSwivTjr 2 роки тому

    Love the Shirt on Ghost🤙🏾

  • @victorvargas1911
    @victorvargas1911 2 роки тому

    man " all that i got is you " ghost face is a classic hard to hear it sometimes to sentimental def a tear jerker one of the realest hardest rap life stories out to.

  • @Zaddy_Dynamite
    @Zaddy_Dynamite 2 роки тому +12

    Kendrick - Sing about me
    Nas -Fetus
    Nas - I gave you power
    Lost boyz -Renee

  • @sbbezzy
    @sbbezzy 2 роки тому +47

    I was expecting “Warning” to definitely be on the list.

    • @tyronejames4187
      @tyronejames4187 2 роки тому +3

      Wow! You right. That's my favorite Big song too. It's crazy how they didn't include that

    • @corrosivedevourer
      @corrosivedevourer 2 роки тому +1

      Not gonna happen cuz Biggie and Gfk had beef back in the days 😅

    • @sbbezzy
      @sbbezzy 2 роки тому +2

      @@corrosivedevourer Damn bro, I didn’t even know that

    • @corrosivedevourer
      @corrosivedevourer 2 роки тому

      @@sbbezzy on the purple tape, Rae and Ghost dissed Biggie on a track called "Shark Niggas". Then on Life After Death, Biggie dissed Rae, Ghost, Nas and Jeru Tha Damaja on the track "Kick in the door"

  • @roydonkCGH
    @roydonkCGH Рік тому

    Trife life Pt.2 always gave me chills. Great story. Could be a movie honestly

  • @skellysharpz55
    @skellysharpz55 2 роки тому +1

    I completely agree every song even old songs ahould have a video even if it is made 25 years after the release.

  • @ivyrich2777
    @ivyrich2777 2 роки тому +69

    PAC a slept on storyteller! Jcole said he learned how to tell stories from pac and nas

    • @fideletamo4292
      @fideletamo4292 2 роки тому +12

      True, 16 on death row, better dayz, shorty wanna be a thug, Brenda got a baby, mama just a little girl, dopefiend diner, tear drop and closed caskets...PAC storytelling is really underrated...

    • @keenenbenton9843
      @keenenbenton9843 2 роки тому +3

      @@fideletamo4292 violent, resist the temptation, young black male, trapped, words of wisdom(a underrated lyrical song), and one of my fav songs of his part time mutha is the ultimate story telling song

    • @cainmarko584
      @cainmarko584 2 роки тому +2

      Don't forget souljas story!

    • @bxfinest211
      @bxfinest211 2 роки тому

      Both great story tellers but pac was inspired to write me and my girlfriend after he heard got a story to tell I believe that’s how the story goes

    • @TheShadow84
      @TheShadow84 2 роки тому

      Tear drops & closed caskets also

  • @rockkzillatv444
    @rockkzillatv444 2 роки тому +5

    One my fav Pac verse's, Still i Rise title track

  • @Jagmkkk
    @Jagmkkk 2 роки тому

    When ghost said he’s a soul baby and how he puts that emotion in it , I totally hear that emotion in his song holla 💯 one of my favorites from him

  • @melee1039
    @melee1039 2 роки тому +1

    Complex my hats off to you having Ghost on here ….have to pay homage to these lyrical assassins