Noel Imair people not hip yet....his mixtape Bijoux22 was so dope, been waitin for this EP to drop for the longest....we gotta post and share this track on our social networks!
Daniel Hall best believe I surely have! Haha I don't know him personally, but seem like one day I'mma turn around n see him on the Grammies, somethin. That way I can be like "boom, what I tell y'all?" Lol #talented
I'm rooting for Elijah Blake to win!! One of many talented artist out there that don't get the acknowledgment they deserve. It's a tough industry. Keeping giving us ART!!
the concept is "strange fruit" is NOT original to even the singers of Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald. The concept of strange fruit, as demonstrated in this video, explores the concept of exploring forbidden territory (i.e. adam and eve and the deception of Satan). hence, the snake and apple references. I'm sure he meant no direct disrespect to the slavery angle more popularly associated with the phrase "strange fruit". p.s. - this song is AMAZING lol. just sayin
This is clever. He reimagined those words to mean something entirely unique to his experience. I think if you take his Hanging Tree and put these narratives together, you get a story that is totally novel. Smart kid.
Elijah Blake is one of the greatest artists and composers I've heard since Barry White! Amazing compositions agility beat diversity in one song uptempo to low ... Falsetto... Suprano to alto baritone... Thrust... heart... Sincerity and heartfelt music in ages. And the lyrics and plus writing skills in comparison to another great composer known as the artist formerly known as Prince! Good writing! Congrats ur music style n voice have been half a century long awaited! Nice!
It’s crazy to know that the same Elijah Blake that had us singing about “ Strange Fruit”, now has us singing about “Sugarwater & Lime” 🎶🔥🎶🔥!!!#Timeless#Grownish
Beautiful artistry... likening the fruit of the garden to our maafa... wickedness at the root... Ending up off course, committing and enduing atrocities. Well done.
I can't wait till the day Elijah Blake gets the recognition he desrves. He's an amazing artist, that puts meaning into things we dont even give thought to. And his voice is so soothing.
I think I listened to his songs a few months ago maybe and I came back and its sad to say he hasn't blown up, he is amazing, I hope someone really invest in him
For all the people who haten on this song I think this song is really dope like weather u like it or not regardless it his song he made it not y'all haters
WOW!! I love the song as well as the concept and production of this video. May God continue to bless you and I wish you all the best in your career. Congrats Elijah!!!!
This song is about doing things we know that we shouldn't do like fornication and adultery as depicted in this video. The fruit that Eve offered to Adam was the original strange fruit. The reason why so many of us are lost is because we spend more time criticizing someone else's creativity instead of nourishing and cultivating our own. There's a reason why he's making it and some of you are not. Ijs, who's mad though?
strange fruit, wicked, come away, birdz & everyday are my favo's! Lololololoooveee Elijah Blake *.* His voice, his vibe.. he knows what hip hop means just like Chris Brown, August Alsina, Bryson Tiller & Tory Lanez. Keep it up!
"Southern trees bear a strange fruit Blood on the leaves and blood at the root Black bodies swingin' in the Southern breeze Strange fruit hangin' from the poplar trees Pastoral scene of the gallant South The bulgin' eyes and the twisted mouth Scent of magnolias sweet and fresh Then the sudden smell of burnin' flesh Here is a fruit for the crows to pluck For the rain to gather, for the wind to suck For the sun to rot, for the tree to drop Here is a strange and bitter crop" Written by Lewis Allan, Maurice Pearl, Dwayne P Wiggins These are the original song lyrics to the ORIGINAL song "Strange Fruit" sang by Billie Holiday, covered by Nina Simone and numerous others. This song originally represented pain, defeat, and racism. STEALING the song title and using it for a body of work that represents sex is not ok! Today we still face injustice and death at our door steps because of the color of our skin. I cannot believe Elijah Blake's team failed to protect the sacred title of Strange Fruit. Wow.
What you people don't understand is that Elijah Blake has the power to name the song. He could name it anything he wanted, and he chose that. Even though that rips off what Strange Fruit is really about, it's still a good song. So shut your dang mouths and enjoy the song please, thank you.
he strongly resembles Frank Ocean style of music . But Elijah is so creative in his own way he takes a song and make it become a deeper meaning . we need more real artist like him.
I think he's a great artist ......why he is not famous because his voice is full of melody.....he should be famous already why .....really really your a excellent artist.....I hope you come up with some ideas with your songs......
Why is this guy not famous yet?! I honestly think his songs are amazing!!
He's definitely coming up fast now! But yeah he's not well known which sucks coz he truely has amazing talent
more information that I can you are
+Kayla Rodriguez He'll get there. He's impressive.
hes a producer more than a singer he writes for a lot of artist
He didn't sell his soul1🤷🏾♀️
How tf does this not have over a million views/likes by now? Holy shit this is fuckin awesome
I agree, I thought the same thing soon as I looked at the amount of likes
Right tho?! I mean, damn
Noel Imair people not hip yet....his mixtape Bijoux22 was so dope, been waitin for this EP to drop for the longest....we gotta post and share this track on our social networks!
Daniel Hall best believe I surely have! Haha I don't know him personally, but seem like one day I'mma turn around n see him on the Grammies, somethin.
That way I can be like "boom, what I tell y'all?" Lol #talented
I've heard enough I'm just gonna go ahead and download all of Elijah's shit now.
Aren't you that same girl from the Tory Lanez music video?
+Nicole E Haha. I'm impressed my damn self.
+Nicole E same
Yeah, I'm gonna look into his shit a bit more..
+Tyse Museic CRYAN😂
his music is so dope. I'm in love
Yess in fucking deed I just heard him today he's very deep loving him
Yess in fucking deed I just heard him today he's very deep loving him
I'm rooting for Elijah Blake to win!! One of many talented artist out there that don't get the acknowledgment they deserve. It's a tough industry. Keeping giving us ART!!
Lyrics are Amazing, The Visual is Spectacular!!
This is really dark and sensuous. I love it! The director needs to keep making more fantastic videos!
Dark is the new iight (Demon Time)
this song could last forever i would not have a problem with that
I- this song slaps so hard oml. 2020 here. This song is literally so amazing i can't evennn
the concept is "strange fruit" is NOT original to even the singers of Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald. The concept of strange fruit, as demonstrated in this video, explores the concept of exploring forbidden territory (i.e. adam and eve and the deception of Satan). hence, the snake and apple references. I'm sure he meant no direct disrespect to the slavery angle more popularly associated with the phrase "strange fruit". p.s. - this song is AMAZING lol. just sayin
thanks for that clarification! ... no but really like thanks
i honestly didn't look at it this way until you pointed it out. i was pretty outraged by the song at first. lol thanks for the explanation!
***** this singer just ruin an classic song with a message, i hope this fool get sued!!!
Exactly.
***** You tell em'
this song is so smooth
This is clever. He reimagined those words to mean something entirely unique to his experience. I think if you take his Hanging Tree and put these narratives together, you get a story that is totally novel. Smart kid.
i seriously can't with this guy. he makes perfect music!!
He's a musical ARTIST he can interpret the meaning however he chooses.
+Witley K Agreed.
thank you I totally agree
Why dislike this song??
Elijah Blake is one of the greatest artists and composers I've heard since Barry White! Amazing compositions agility beat diversity in one song uptempo to low ... Falsetto... Suprano to alto baritone... Thrust... heart... Sincerity and heartfelt music in ages. And the lyrics and plus writing skills in comparison to another great composer known as the artist formerly known as Prince! Good writing! Congrats ur music style n voice have been half a century long awaited! Nice!
It’s crazy to know that the same Elijah Blake that had us singing about “ Strange Fruit”, now has us singing about “Sugarwater & Lime” 🎶🔥🎶🔥!!!#Timeless#Grownish
I like how hes videos goes one direction then he thro something wasnt expected like the STUMP! 💙
Beautiful artistry... likening the fruit of the garden to our maafa... wickedness at the root... Ending up off course, committing and enduing atrocities. Well done.
10 years ago is crazy to me
Right!?
Just watched this on MTV Jams and fell in love with it ❤️
Who is still listening to this masterpiece on November ?
the lil step squad interlude was totally unnecessary
Agreed...wtf?? This ain't step it up 107 smh
I'm posting him all day.... great, greatness!
Amazing. It came on the radio last night in Dallas and soon as it stopped playing I immediately found this video! Great vocals
Wow I love this song!!!! Its great for love making!!!
This song should be so much more popular wow
Im just now hearing this
And im in love
I can't wait till the day Elijah Blake gets the recognition he desrves. He's an amazing artist, that puts meaning into things we dont even give thought to. And his voice is so soothing.
i heard this on the radio in Uganda back in 2016. i couldn’t find it when i returned to London🥲🥲🥲
The mind of the person that put this together
Elijah is sooo damn talented I mean I’m beyond words
I think I listened to his songs a few months ago maybe and I came back and its sad to say he hasn't blown up, he is amazing, I hope someone really invest in him
2020 .. Lockdown music
Not sure about the video but the song is DOPE. The song gives me a Frank Ocean "Novacane" vibe while the video gives me Kanye's "Monster".
new favorite singer
Beautiful blend of "strange fruit" standing ovation for the mental genius who's mind saw this vision for the video..overstood
+Mia O thanks!
-Sean Alexander
Sends smiles across the miles
Love this SONG !!
Shiit has it been 6 years omg. Love from Albania ;-* 🇦🇱
Yasssss I Love This Song! Congrats Elijah!!!
This is one of the the best CNO I've seen in a while!
Love u Elijah gifted and blessed!!!!
This is cold and different he wrote collide for justine and I see how he did this I like that this is quality
For all the people who haten on this song I think this song is really dope like weather u like it or not regardless it his song he made it not y'all haters
Fell in love with him.
Part of the song sounds like from The group Outcast called (Me and you). Nice .
Beautiful voice... Nice song 👍
I don't care what y'all think. This guy is fuckin dope. Fuck all that negative comments. This guy is talent.
Why hasn’t this song blown up by now🤪
Not the song I was looking for but a song I’m glad I found 😆
man this is fire
WOW!! I love the song as well as the concept and production of this video. May God continue to bless you and I wish you all the best in your career. Congrats Elijah!!!!
Great song 👍👍👌
OMG, he is awesome!
love this song it is so calm and lay back
Such talent ❤
LOVE IT my god he needs a award for this song damn✨✨👅🙌😹😩😌
music to my soul
Woah.. I like this.
How the heck did i just only discovered you???! Glad i did. :)
loving the video and song! he has a nice vibe with his music😍👌🏾🎶
yeaahhhh this is big!!!!
My type of music 😍😍😍
This is 🔥 sample of Outkast ‼️‼️‼️
My lover. This will always remind me of my Senegalese.
Elijah Blake so amazing lyrics so smooth the beat crazy smooth sound so strong
yhu is now my biggest fan now shit boi yhu real fr
I adore this song!!!!
This song is about doing things we know that we shouldn't do like fornication and adultery as depicted in this video. The fruit that Eve offered to Adam was the original strange fruit. The reason why so many of us are lost is because we spend more time criticizing someone else's creativity instead of nourishing and cultivating our own. There's a reason why he's making it and some of you are not. Ijs, who's mad though?
This needed to be said. Opinions vs Wisdom
Amen!
what a song
love this omgggggg
banger!
Hanging tree is a hit bro.....I'm still promoting it
2018 I'm still listing!!!
strange fruit, wicked, come away, birdz & everyday are my favo's! Lololololoooveee Elijah Blake *.* His voice, his vibe.. he knows what hip hop means just like Chris Brown, August Alsina, Bryson Tiller & Tory Lanez. Keep it up!
"Southern trees bear a strange fruit
Blood on the leaves and blood at the root
Black bodies swingin' in the Southern breeze
Strange fruit hangin' from the poplar trees
Pastoral scene of the gallant South
The bulgin' eyes and the twisted mouth
Scent of magnolias sweet and fresh
Then the sudden smell of burnin' flesh
Here is a fruit for the crows to pluck
For the rain to gather, for the wind to suck
For the sun to rot, for the tree to drop
Here is a strange and bitter crop"
Written by Lewis Allan, Maurice Pearl, Dwayne P Wiggins
These are the original song lyrics to the ORIGINAL song "Strange Fruit" sang by Billie Holiday, covered by Nina Simone and numerous others. This song originally represented pain, defeat, and racism. STEALING the song title and using it for a body of work that represents sex is not ok! Today we still face injustice and death at our door steps because of the color of our skin. I cannot believe Elijah Blake's team failed to protect the sacred title of Strange Fruit. Wow.
What you people don't understand is that Elijah Blake has the power to name the song. He could name it anything he wanted, and he chose that. Even though that rips off what Strange Fruit is really about, it's still a good song. So shut your dang mouths and enjoy the song please, thank you.
Nina Simone
People better read their history. Thanks for posting the lyrics. No respect.
there are a lot of songs with the same title. chill
I'm feeling you on this one ! However here they go again stealing originals from us once again nothing new with these folks.
he strongly resembles Frank Ocean style of music . But Elijah is so creative in his own way he takes a song and make it become a deeper meaning . we need more real artist like him.
OMG love this song!!!! On replay
I think he's a great artist ......why he is not famous because his voice is full of melody.....he should be famous already why .....really really your a excellent artist.....I hope you come up with some ideas with your songs......
that song...😢
I still love this song
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ rien à dire .je t'aime Elijah ❤❤❤❤❤❤🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟
Here in 2019 😍
fav song by him
amazing song!
How come I'm just discovering this young man?
I love this song
Bomb cut
So much is being said..🤔 I need to watch this again
LOVE THIS ...
2024 and Still Underrated As.f!!
Love the song but that's a powerful video too
this my BABYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYTY
I still like this song 😊😊
Love this song. Mixed feelings about the title. I understand it has two separate concepts though. Which is evident in his video the one he chose...
I was really hoping this would be about the themes from the poem. Thanks anyway.
it seems as if its a modern day version
MADAME MWAHZELLE not even close
LOVE THIS SONG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh Adam and even forbidden apple
Luv this song😃🙌
Love this
Love it!