This song is very emotional. He put his heart on this track! Elzhi is the dopest in the game!

@ndujamz

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah..especially about the Jay Dee, Baatin, Proof.

@codywolford2875

5 жыл бұрын

Behind lupe fiasco

@1trl2

3 жыл бұрын

word, especially when he rapped about his moms being sick and eventually passing away

Anyone else get goosebumps? These lyrics pierce the heart.

@DukeofHell

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, Elzhi is one of the best fo sho man. I was listening again to this like GOD DAMN

@trybenja313

4 жыл бұрын

Brought tears to my eyes...I can’t even lie.

@ello7034

4 жыл бұрын

Easily one of thee best lyricists ever. Even Ra the rugged man, thinks he’s one of the greatest lyricist. That’s coming from one of the better lyricist for 20 years.

@lyrics2challenged

3 жыл бұрын

@@ello7034 I think most GE lyricists do. He's one of the best ever. And gotta be top 2 for post 2k rappers. Lupe Elzhi Steez The rest.

@X22689

3 жыл бұрын

Especially at the hug my momma slow line

Lost my mother in 2016... was really tough because we butted heads a lot and as I got older I accepted all the bad, and we started getting really close, and then she passed when I was in high school. . And when he says “ I threw the duces up to dilla, dapped up tin, and then I hug my momma slow” broke my heart

@407zero2

3 жыл бұрын

that part

@shawnanderson8730

2 жыл бұрын

Yep I have a delima. As I'm extending my mom's life...but drama surrounds.

@mikes8367

Жыл бұрын

Same but since 89

@mikes8367

Жыл бұрын

Be strong for her.

@nuggetz9380

Жыл бұрын

❤

This is real hip-hop. R.I.P Bugz R.I.P Proof R.I.P J Dilla

@remainhumble3267

5 жыл бұрын

All day baby !!!

@drdread9896

5 жыл бұрын

R.I.P. Baatin

It still baffles me that this doesn't have more views. This track is a masterpiece.

@groves2332

8 ай бұрын

Sometimes hip-hop can be so personal....it just not for everyone. Including other hip-hop fans. But you're definitely right.

“And then i hug my mama slow.... yo” this shit hits home. Id do anything to hug my mama slow right now. RIP 💚

3:04 that smile from dilla dog gives me goosebumps.. rip

@alejaylopez6176

5 жыл бұрын

NBANBA1000000 damn....

that "Then i Hugged my mama slow" line always makes me tear up

@Igetsitin89

9 жыл бұрын

Factz

@Armando316

9 жыл бұрын

xBastardx Yeah I teared up too. It's too deep.

@novanebula8004

6 жыл бұрын

xBastardx Definitely

@jtms1122

6 жыл бұрын

Every time

@crownjewelclique7073

3 жыл бұрын

Its def the most hard hitting line without a metaphor or punchline. Just realness

I first heard this record about six years ago and to this day I'm not sure which is more pure; the video or the song. This was a masterpiece. Beautiful video/footage.

Man, i hope we can keep you for more years to come L, you're more than a legend, even if some don't see it.

THE REAL ONES STILL BUMPING THIS SHIT IN 2022!!!!

much respect for Elzhi. hes paying respect to the greatest hip hop album

Straight fire. Best remake of a song I've heard in a while

This brings a tear to my eye. Such a beautiful remake this was. Much much props to elzhi for recreating a masterpiece

This was, and still my favorite track from the orignal Illmatic. This and the whole album is the best homage to anything in hip-hop I've ever listened to.

Rest in Peace J Dilla. Shouts out to Eminem and every other artist out of Detroit, a major city in a major peace of this wonder world we call music. Elzhi: Showing us the evolution of a true tribute song, and the home grown lyrical style.

This is one of the greatest albums in a very long time. Still hearing new things all these years later. Classic

@sleepisthecousinofdeath7395

Жыл бұрын

Hey this is an album that’s arguably as good if not better called The Black Rosary Certificate by Umang 💎

This is better than remixing an album

@emssasukeisunderrated7946

10 жыл бұрын

I love how he put his version to it while using the same beats and samples.

I am the first face you see in this joint. MUDD HOLLE and Swifty McVay what a day!

I've had enough of these over-stylized MC's. Thank you Elzhi for bringing it back.

One of the few songs that gives me chills the whole time. Since 13'

yo just close your eyes and picture what the dude is saying.. damn

@Armando316

8 жыл бұрын

"I threw the dueces up to Dilla, dap up Tin. And then I hug my momma slow.".... I can't. It's too much.

I feel the lyric where he says "and then I hugged my momma slow". My mother passed away september 2019 and then thats why I understand that when it comes to memory lane sometimes it feels wrong going. Elzhi mentioned that his mother had cemo and her hair was or used to be long flowing. my mother was diagnosed with COPD and she passed away from suffering so much and I miss her and this track stirs up those memories because we used to do so much together and i used to have this track on my phone when we used to travel together.

@HipHopAvenueTV

Ай бұрын

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽shit is crazy hardest part is trying to process that daily . One day your ok next day it’s all bad .

Thumbs up if you agree that this is easily one of the best songs of 2011... So much meaning in his words.

"I chucked the deuce to Dilla, then I hugged my momma slow." That was heavy

@docm4544

3 жыл бұрын

Man, that line hits so deep!! Everytime it gets me!!

Masterpiece,.he did this song justice

Freaking addicted. This song has an amazing flow and the lyricist is great, Thanks Elzhi, you just made my parents say for the first time in their lives that thei actually like hip-hop. And I took 18 years to do it.

the way he acts and he moves makes him look exactly like Nas reminds me the good old days much respect for elzhi!

Imagine being Elzhi, knowing and hearing how talented that you are, but yet there are artists who are embarrassingly bad have hundreds of millions of views and streams. What a truly fucked up world we live in.

@daveionclark9976

8 ай бұрын

It’s not ab talent it’s ab the influence music has on ur listeners and so far people love the mumble rapping rage rap artist that have a huge influence on the game rn

man storytelling at its finest

This song is kind of sad but beautiful at the same time

detroits mad underlooked in this rap shit, swear the whole midwest is slept on forreal

"This'll be the 12th time I lose my virginity!" Haha love this line

This is one of the best songs I've heard in a while.

is there a way we can give this video 50mil views?...so that he keeps doing what he does...rap story tellin'....this is HipHop this is Rap...

Great tribute for Nas, my favorite MC ever. Thanx for that. Peace from Marseille, France.

still less than 500k? smh this gem is more slept on than beds fam

@IrvingAveBully

8 жыл бұрын

Real talk

@lakersfan9539

7 жыл бұрын

Tony Orozco just remembered this song and still sad thats he heavily slept on and under rated

@DenisSalmon

5 жыл бұрын

working on it

@ilyasshouarat8870

4 жыл бұрын

Man that's a baaar right there haha

@lyrics2challenged

3 жыл бұрын

Still under it.

God damn what happened to elzhi? I remember coming thru on this vid 5 years ago with no views. This shit put me on to classics. Respect

@docm4544

3 жыл бұрын

What you mean? He's still putting out work and quality work too!! El one of the most slept on artists ever!! True legend!

"Rob memory banks and end up in a brain cell" sick

Lyrical genius

This video is gold

This album is one of the best of this year.

Elzhi's 1 of the best ever!!! You can't name 10 better lyricists!! Only El can do justice to an Illmatic remix album! This live jazz production is so smooth!!

@407zero2

3 жыл бұрын

lmao Nas Biggie Pac Big L 3 stacks Wayne Pun DOOM Kdot and me but elzhis pretty dope.

@docm4544

3 жыл бұрын

@@407zero2 Kdot is not doper than Elzhi in any way shape or form lol and I love Kdot, I don’t think you can put him in the same league as the legends who came before him, but you can for Elzhi, I’d even say Elzhi>>Jay, but I’m not a big Jay fan, but yes 3K, Nas and DOOM might be my top 3

@407zero2

3 жыл бұрын

@@docm4544 Nah man listen to yo boys latest stuff, its lackin and he aint coming like L or Lupe or Kanye or even J Cole. You big time sleep. Its cool to have personal favorites but the skill and focus difference is too steep. I haven't listen to jay but what i do know say yo claim is ridiculous hes elite and this guy just isn't, like he got steez n shit but i bet you cant even name 9 tracks of his that blew yo mind. All the names I mentioned I could name at least that. And you severely lackin on kdots top tier lyrics and vocals btw. Thats a top 10 rapper right there. His album this year could bring eem up to top 5.

@docm4544

3 жыл бұрын

@@407zero2 Lol bro, Ye is nowhere near Elzhi, same with Cole, not even the same league. I’ve been following Kdot since the mixtape days, I love Kdot, but he’s nit even top TDE member to me, that’s Soul and Zay’s my personal fav, Elzhi has been around since Slum Village days, check out his solo albums, the 1 with Khrysis and the 1 before and not to mention The Preface, his wordplay and metaphors and storytelling is top tier bro

@themarathoncontinues2289

7 ай бұрын

He said Wayne lmao with his lollipop song and failed freestyles

The 2nd coming of Nas. I haven't heard a finer like-for-like tribute/cover than this right here (and the overall project Elmatic). Sounds just like him - and "Self Made" from his Jericho Jackson project sounds exactly like something Nas would rhyme on/choose as a beat.

Omg I didnt believe that a new song would be made with the old school touch from the 90's pls we need more music like this in 2012 ! ! !

This song is beautiful, I love how the beat was flipped, the whole thing is very nostalgic, love it

top 3 lyricist ever

GREAT FEELINGS very emotional song back in the days....

dope track...much luv to the Slum Village fam!!! 1 of the most slept on groups of ALL-TIME! RIP J Dilla & Baatin....

THANK YOU ELZHI! SO DOPE! REAL HIP-HOP. MUCH RESPECT!

Like i said elzhi is the goat

this is a brilliant tribute to one of my favourite songs,well done Elzhi :D!

Guys rap is coming back :) those new generation rappers are bringing old school back.

Gives me chills with the first line💘

Possibly my favorite song from the mixtape, so dope. In my top 5 releases from this year. eLZhi on his way to being a GOAT tbh

Masterpiece. incredible writing

best song on the album, totally deserved this video!

that's me at 2:03 me n my bro El after just smashed the cypher #alute2Elzhi

R.I.P Big D'Tanyum aka He. Great Writer, Lyricist and Singer. Loved 💕 Always and Forever. Floss Mode for Life! A Real One. R.i.P Momma...I Miss You My❤️.

So fresh eL. Thanks for sharing the old footage.

Man, chills every time @ 2:40

Amazing Lyricist

All my respect Elzih, thank you for staying real. From Europe!

Elzhi thank u for this and.thank u for the footage of the hip hop shop

damn this is nice.. i've been surfing the 80s and 90s hip hop on the net for a couple of hours - this track is what's that era is to me.. thanks elzhi

omg i listen 100 times no joke

You love hip hop when you're able to relate to the artist

thank you el

Great beat , great lyrics , great delivery .

rest in peace to Bugz, one love

this shows how truly good both elzhi and illmatic are

Elzhi, Nas, Moe P, Curren$y & Big Krit all gonna have a big 2012.

Just found you. I'm now a fan.

i was theirrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr im looking at this video and reminse like a mug with almost tears in my eyessssssss. proof,5 ela,em,d12,slum,phat cat, dj head,royce 5,9,all mighty dred, buzz,fuzz,jdilla,3rd kind,tone,dj house shoes and dj dez at one time they was fam I was there so i know. dang iiiiiiiiiii miss da hiphop shop thanks maurice malone

One.Be.Lo, Elzhi, Eminem, Royce da 5'9", J Dilla, Proof, Obie Trice, Black Milk, Danny Brown, and D12...Detroit...What a city...

This is absolutely incredible

ill concept for the video. and the bars as always are tooooo sick

Elzhi is one of the best today. good tribute to Nas, respect

Thanks, El!

i cant get enough of this.. very very VERY NICE! Hip to the hop!

Dang. I been sleeping on homie. My apologies. Bro. Keep blessing the world with your energy

Keep doing your thing!! and the support will grow

this song gives me the chills...

Rediculous metaphors bro!!!!🔥 🔥 🔥 composition is sick asf 😷

How can anyone dislike this song???C'mon people this is true hip-hop.

bought vinyl!! love it.

Absolutely brilliant....Imagine the heat Elzhi would be putting out if Dilla was still around to produce.

Wonder if Nas has peeped this. Imitation is THEE highest form of flattery. Elzhi is an A1 lyricist in his own right.

Positive vibes for real hip hop music.

this video got some legendary footages

eLZhi is the Greatest of this generation..period! A Hip-Hop Saviour!

They look like baby haha Thanks to Elzhi to give us this song and all these videos

one of the best tribute covers i heard, not as good as original obviously, BUT its good to have two great versions of one of the greatest hip hop tracks of all time

@fothermucka5280

9 жыл бұрын

I actually prefer elmatic

@fothermucka5280

9 жыл бұрын

***** not sure what the purpose of your reply was? U telling me my opinion? I'm sure I made it pretty clear. Or are you disagreeing with my opinion. In which case a simple "I do not agree with you" would have sufficed. In which case I would have respected it and not opened my mouth an made myself look like an idiot like you

@fothermucka5280

9 жыл бұрын

***** it's too late for apologies uv hurt my feelins

@lyrics2challenged

3 жыл бұрын

IMO most songs on Elmatic are easily greater than those on Illmatic. The legit only reasoning to have Illmatic above Elmatic is because Elmatic wouldn't exist without it. Dude took a classic, flipped, remixed, covered, paid tribute, WHATEVER YOU WANNA CALL IT, he did it and made another classic out of it.

@sleepisthecousinofdeath7395

2 жыл бұрын

Some songs are better but some are not, some have better beats like Detroit state of mind was a better beat than NY, but NY had a better verse. Or songs like One love -elzhi was a better beat and bars

Only this guy can flip it without disrespecting Nas' flawless 5-mic album, especially since he was part of Slum Village. It's fucking fire.

Elzhi is the best MC/Rapper/ Lyricist of the year. MVP Of Hip Hop 2011!

Detroit has some serious fire power in the rap game. Elzhi alone is a force to be feared, but he's not even the cities brightest gem! That is mind blowing. I love Elzhi though i always have a few of his tracks play on my ipod daily. Dude is the truth.

aeh peace to my big bro Elzhi love this video n the song both classic shit frfr 100 El keep goin' hip hop we need u most def big bro n one love always frfr 100

thank you elzhi! KEEPING HIP-HOP ALIVE!

This is pretty awesome.

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