This is the type of music that I miss, nowadays the radio is polluted with garbage. Sad that music like this doesn't get the notoriety it deserves. Magnificent is one of the best albums I've ever heard and too many people don't even know about it
"Years and years of civil rights chasing to pass that bill But ask yourself people have we changed or are we standing still Down and out struggling In this concrete jungle One check away from starvation, poverty But they say being free is about speaking your mind Prophesise too much and that's where they draw the line A line as thin as the line between war and peace A line as thin as the line between west and east" Powerful words.... Think people
the lyrics,the beat, the vocals..speechless.. this song deserves a distinctive place to occupy in the universe for all conscious minds to ponder for as long as the existence of mankind and all lifeforms compatible to understand
They used to play this on Yfm in Joburg South Africa like eyday! I recorded it on my boombox. My people. Black lives matter. Shout out to the cool white folk.
"...probably coz they want us to fail. Three strikes has surely packed the jail like the slave ships when they sail." Preach! Real muzik is food for our people. Big tune!
'They say being free is about speaking your mind, prophesize too much is where they draw the line'. LYRICS!! Muzik for your mind, body and SOUL. We need more songs like this to inspire and uplift our people.
This song is so powerful..It sends a great message...DJ Jazzy Jeff & Raheem DeVaughn you two brothers did ya thang ..this is a WAKE-UP moment ..To my people was made to endure ..3 strikes will surely pack the jails , like the slaveships when they sail ..my people all shapes & colors My people stay strong as an ox ..My people will never fail my people will always remain with a story to tell .. Peace and blessings Thank you.. Mr.President
“Soul brotha number 1” came across this track years ago. Who have thought that God would put Jazzy Jeff and Raheem together on this hard but true , masterful masterpiece of music. I can not stress enough on how important that this art , should never be lost and distorted for any reasons. A duo that I didn’t see coming in a million years…..
Love this song! he reminds me of a modern-day marvin gaye: romantic and political love musicians whom embrace conscientiousness and props 2 dr. cornell west
Michael Baisden played it a few times on his syndicated radio show. I bought Jazzy Jeff's "The Magnificent" back in '02 when it came out. It's one of my favorites.
I had the pleasure of seeing Jazzy Jeff, the featured artists and the Philimonics band tour this album at the Jazz Cafe, London in 2003. One of the best gigs I've ever been to.
I seen my homeboy perform down in Winston Salem and he did not disappoint. I love this brothers music I mean it hits home especially the verse of dying with a needle in your vein to escape the pain, the exact way my brother left this place❤ RIP
Man wow this is off S.E. Vol.1 correct? Never knew it was a video for this one. This is an awesome video...and this has always been an awesome track! Real music will always win in my heart. I love y'all so much the movement is real!
Great piece, stay out there, singing, saying, and standing for what you believe ,for the continued betterment of mankind. What man or woman of color, or other ethnicities that have experienced or continue to experience,any racial or social indignities could dislike this song.
This CD is Sooooooo fiya!!!! Big Up, Jazzy Jeff. If you have never heard it I suggest you go ahead and search it out. Has some Fiya MCs on it (not cats you hear all the time) and Jazzy's music. Full of FLAVA :-)
Back here 2023 and this song always touches my soul. Bangin l🔥🔥🔥🔥
This is the type of music that I miss, nowadays the radio is polluted with garbage. Sad that music like this doesn't get the notoriety it deserves. Magnificent is one of the best albums I've ever heard and too many people don't even know about it
Real meaningful music never hits the airwaves my friend.
This track is still relevant to today...
One of the moving anthems of the new movement!!!
I'm glad that I am one of a very special few people that truly know and feel the power of this song
"they want to pack the jail, just like they packed the slave ship to sail"
.... can you truly understand the lyrics this man is singing
He was deep, and I am listening my brother.
Raheem got that Marvin Gaye flowing through him.
raheem is definitely underrated, hope his records sell off the shelves. He is a very talented artist
Agreed. Love this guy!
UNITY is our only SOLUTION
Yeah, quite impossible that mission.
Theme song for 2020 and beyond. As an Afro Latino I say we rise above this shit. Love all my peoples
"Years and years of civil rights chasing to pass that bill
But ask yourself people have we changed or are we standing still
Down and out struggling
In this concrete jungle
One check away from starvation, poverty
But they say being free is about speaking your mind
Prophesise too much and that's where they draw the line
A line as thin as the line between war and peace
A line as thin as the line between west and east"
Powerful words.... Think people
the lyrics,the beat, the vocals..speechless.. this song deserves a distinctive place to occupy in the universe for all conscious minds to ponder for as long as the existence of mankind and all lifeforms compatible to understand
They used to play this on Yfm in Joburg South Africa like eyday! I recorded it on my boombox. My people. Black lives matter. Shout out to the cool white folk.
This cd was soooo slept on...
But, it's still in my rotation.
I luv it!
The instrumental version as well
"...probably coz they want us to fail. Three strikes has surely packed the jail like the slave ships when they sail."
Preach! Real muzik is food for our people. Big tune!
How can six people not like this!
This song is still relevant today. 11/9/16
And its 2019 and its still relevant all the way from the middle east too brother.
This is my song!!!! Glad to know there is a video!
Awsome joint by Jazzy & Raheem. I love that sample which The Pharcyde used on 'Runnin'.
consciencious music... that's i like it!
this still and always goes down as one of the beautiful-est, meaningful-est songs ive ever heard
'They say being free is about speaking your mind, prophesize too much is where they draw the line'. LYRICS!! Muzik for your mind, body and SOUL. We need more songs like this to inspire and uplift our people.
This sing moves me... * tear*
This song is so powerful..It sends a great message...DJ Jazzy Jeff & Raheem DeVaughn you two brothers did ya thang ..this is a WAKE-UP moment ..To my people was made to endure ..3 strikes will surely pack the jails , like the slaveships when they sail ..my people all shapes & colors My people stay strong as an ox ..My people will never fail my people will always remain with a story to tell .. Peace and blessings Thank you.. Mr.President
How could you not feel this song???
Beautiful, Raheem can sing his a#$ off!
“Soul brotha number 1” came across this track years ago. Who have thought that God would put Jazzy Jeff and Raheem together on this hard but true , masterful masterpiece of music. I can not stress enough on how important that this art , should never be lost and distorted for any reasons. A duo that I didn’t see coming in a million years…..
JAzzy Jeff is a real force in music! know that!
I like this!
I like his music and like Jazzy Jeff...two talented artist!....nice production
Love his sound......
Young marvin
love from Mozambique
Une des meilleures collaborations de raheem et jazzy jeff
wow street experience Vol 1 track...
this is def a throwback...
thanx for a video to such a moving track...
This is a beautiful song. This is the type of music that should be on the radio,not people like *fill in the blank*
Beautiful...🥺
I feel this every day!
this track is so dope its too bad more ppl havent heard it
mad mad respect to jazzy jeff
seen him live in concert ( hands of precision )..... nice work on this track
Superb. Love this man's voice, can hear Marvin Gaye in this
THATS MY BOIIII. Jeff. Makin history. Raheem got excellent skill 2. great combination, and i loved the video..
SweetNsoFLyy
Just can say THANK YOU!!!!!! so beautiful!
Still Jamming this joint in 2019
Love him...deep
I LOVE this song!
Real SOUL MUSIC!
great message.....What he says in this song is the truth
Classic track. Respect.
Gotta love Raheem's vocals. Any work he does with Jeff hits that high benchmark
it came out maybe 4 years ago or so. it's on jazzy jeff's 1st solo record...
Of course this meaningful piece here has only 119k views. Makes sense.
Exactly!
Love this song! he reminds me of a modern-day marvin gaye: romantic and political love musicians whom embrace conscientiousness and props 2 dr. cornell west
mad enlightening...music should be more like this...im such a big fan of raheem and jazzy jeff...love it :-)
Michael Baisden played it a few times on his syndicated radio show. I bought Jazzy Jeff's "The Magnificent" back in '02 when it came out. It's one of my favorites.
This song randomly popped in my head and when i remembered it I had to play it again. I play songs out like theyre goin out of style
Peep the pharcyde "runnin" it's the same sample in this track
And that haunting voice on chorus
future of r&b
Love this, anyone watching this please read Cornell West he is amazingas is W. E.B.Du Bois real legends
My peeps in Africa, Soweto
Such a hot collaboration.
can't keep runin' awaaaaaaaaaaaaay... xD xD xD
I had the pleasure of seeing Jazzy Jeff, the featured artists and the Philimonics band tour this album at the Jazz Cafe, London in 2003. One of the best gigs I've ever been to.
Beautiful song and video!
O my GOSH dis jaiwn goes hard ... u ont reali hear musik bout real shyt no mo ... big ups!!!!!!!!
We reeeeaalllly need more music like this.....This is the truth. From the lyrics to the smooth beat....
I love this song... Im overwhelmed to this... I can relate... Much love bro... Much love... We gotta tip the scale...
I love this song!!!
A very nice video that I like
love love love this song
Man,such a tune,truth,message😩😢💓
This tune is BIG for real good good good music gwan jazzy...
He is the truth!!!!!
The Magnificent!
That was a great video
I seen my homeboy perform down in Winston Salem and he did not disappoint. I love this brothers music I mean it hits home especially the verse of dying with a needle in your vein to escape the pain, the exact way my brother left this place❤ RIP
perfecto para cualquier día, peace and respect...
Beautiful voice. hope to hear more
Nice video Dub! You're doing the damn thing - GUERRILLA STYLE FILM SHOOTS! Love it!
love the love king
..still got this album on heavy rotation in my life.
Just kept hitting play, soulful, meaningful , out & out awesomeness.. 1 love.
Pure genius! The brothers, West, De Vaughan & Jeff :)
This POWERFUL, I wish many more of us would listen and open our minds
BEAUTIFUL SONG TO RELAX AND THINK AFTER THE STRESS OF THE DAILY ROUTINE.
RESPECT FROM PANAMA ( NOT THE ONE IN FLORIDA).
hip-hop real dope music good Listen wow
Man wow this is off S.E. Vol.1 correct? Never knew it was a video for this one. This is an awesome video...and this has always been an awesome track! Real music will always win in my heart. I love y'all so much the movement is real!
Thank god ......
lets fly...
yeah, sounds like it, and that's a phat joint too
I love ....
Yassssssss!!!!♥️
Uplifting
Great piece, stay out there, singing, saying, and standing for what you believe ,for the continued betterment of mankind. What man or woman of color, or other ethnicities that have experienced or continue to experience,any racial or social indignities could dislike this song.
Tight Track!
@monoslongshott just seen your message... you said it beautifully .. our people will get there....x
This CD is Sooooooo fiya!!!! Big Up, Jazzy Jeff. If you have never heard it I suggest you go ahead and search it out. Has some Fiya MCs on it (not cats you hear all the time) and Jazzy's music. Full of FLAVA :-)
cant keep runnin' awaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay
Suena muy bien, con mucha clase. Gracias por dejarme descubrirlo.
The sound is perfect.
Best wishes from Salamanca, SPAIN!!!.
This is real right here! Thank you for sharing...
-G
my song too!