Ghetto life is one of the greatest songs ever written, from the bass line, to the vocals, to the saxophone at the end, it's truly perfect.

@jdfodio

5 жыл бұрын

Sadly, it's an autobiographical song. In his autobiography, he writes that a 14 year-old girl named Nancy basically raped him. Excuse me, taught him about "love". He was only 10.

@williamjackson9608

5 жыл бұрын

Tell it brother

@Heartbeat214

5 жыл бұрын

@@jdfodio I thought he was 9.

@angelainyt

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I am gonna check that out 😁

@EYE_GOTCHA

4 жыл бұрын

jdfodio I thought he was just 9 (yikes). 😬

This dude single-handedly saved Motown in the 80s

@brianmcghee3597

2 жыл бұрын

You are correct. Single handed. Rick James to Boys to Men debut kept them afloat.

@KiD-xh8pq

Ай бұрын

@@brianmcghee3597 and some help from the Commodores.

@brianmcghee3597

Ай бұрын

@@KiD-xh8pq I can’t forget Lionel Richie Solo album “ Can’t Slow Down” was on Motown in 1983.

Voice was rich as hell. With all the glitz and flash, Rick had the powerful voice and musicianship to back it all up.

@nathrob2437

5 жыл бұрын

You realise he's lip syncing there right?

@ptoyman

5 жыл бұрын

Nath Rob Yes, I do realize that. I had the privilege of seeing him live a number of times back in the day and his voice was rich and powerful even as he played and danced across that stage. A TRUE musician, vocalist and showman. Lip sync or not, that's still his voice which was amazing.

@wisdomseeker3362

5 жыл бұрын

@@nathrob2437 Yep. 😎

@barbarawilliamson136

4 жыл бұрын

Yes his voice has a vulnerability to it..

@Jonathan-pp3du

3 жыл бұрын

@@nathrob2437 He's lip syncing his voice. It's not like someone else sang it for him.

the 80's were a great time everyone looks like a Power Ranger

@AB-gz9yb

5 жыл бұрын

Kev Ctulu lol

@santiagosanchez7665

5 жыл бұрын

Lol

@sherethadaniels9545

4 жыл бұрын

Lol!!!😂😂😂😂

@mustafebeerjif7330

4 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@Motown-1966

4 жыл бұрын

Kev Ctulu 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

When Rick speaks during this interview, you see he was very intelligent. witty and down to earth.

@RichardGarcia93

2 жыл бұрын

But he’s Rick James, beach.

@Plymouthmusicschool

Жыл бұрын

And high AF

@graceguerrero7045

Ай бұрын

@@Plymouthmusicschoolyeah but he still perform great and very professional i wish i was there to enjoy his concerts

@KiD-xh8pq

Ай бұрын

@@graceguerrero7045 His concerts were events!

@brixtonmystery

8 күн бұрын

Oh it’s very obvious

He carries himself like a true Aquarian! A chameleon grounded in his charm and wit. A musical genius and just a beautiful man. Rest in Funk James Ambrose Johnson Jr ♥️

@valenciashelton6229

3 жыл бұрын

Had the prettiest skin complexion, caramel!

@Jaylapov

2 жыл бұрын

Yes!♒️💖

@sublimegman

Жыл бұрын

I’m a double Aquarian & I’d have to agree with you. 😘

@mikeycbaby

10 ай бұрын

His Scorpio ♏️ moon 🌙 is seeping through as well.

The first album I ever bought was Street Songs. I was just starting my freshman year in HS, and even the white kids were humming his songs, his music reached all races. I remember when he tried to get his videos played on MTV and was rejected. Despite his problems, he helped Teena Marie and The Mary Jane Girls become stars. Before Michael and Prince, it was Rick James for me.

@wptaries

7 ай бұрын

I was entering freshman year in high school too!

Very articulate and intelligent dude who had that hood side to him as per a ghetto upbringing. That’s the beautifully complex nature of many Black people. That ability to navigate all facets of the social strata bc we had to in order to survive. Those complexities however, enriched the hell out of America like no other people ever. Rick is just one example of that genius

@afvet5075

Жыл бұрын

Articulate and intelligent dude? Why don't you kiss his thug drug infused ass. Go live that beautiful ghetto life for real and see how that turns out for you. Is that how you want your kids to be?

@freebee8221

Жыл бұрын

cocaine is a helluva drug

@Gexxon

11 ай бұрын

@oddmodd1 .............. Well said! I concur.

@starlightperkins330

2 ай бұрын

Rick was fine till he started getting heavy into substances

@timhensley3695

2 ай бұрын

Me too 🤗 ​@@Gexxon

This Street Songs album from the 80s is one of the few albums where every recording were smash hits. Together with Lady T, Rick James rocked the house.

@jayskywalker5049

3 жыл бұрын

YES HIS GREATEST WORK EVERY !!! DAMN!!!SONG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I’m not sure I’ve ever seen a super star like Rick who can converse, perform and entertain with such freedom off greatness and genuineness at the same time. Humble greatness.

@sarcasticallyrearranged

Жыл бұрын

Obnoxious comment,much?

I remember when my son walked under the carport singing Ghetto Life for the first time when he was about 14 years old and he asked me who sang it and I replied That's Rick James!!! He's 25 now but it made my heart glad to see that he had the ability to recognize good ole school music. I fell in love with Rick James when I was 8 years old because my daddy had his 8-track tape and would play it when we would go riding in the car. They don't make em like that no more. RIP Rick James

nobody can never imitate Rick James, voice

@smileyladyT

Жыл бұрын

There is another singer who sounds similar but of course he’s the real deal.

The most underrated artist of all time

@jasser2878

3 жыл бұрын

Cocaines a hell of a drug 😁

@kayodephillips5435

3 жыл бұрын

So true rick James didn't get his props

@kayodephillips5435

3 жыл бұрын

One of the greatest

@lifeworksndhenterprisesllc6597

3 жыл бұрын

If hammer should've save that hammertime house with that annoying gold sink. He does give mr. James respect but coke mouth kept running the mouth. Lol.

@mikejordan7239

3 жыл бұрын

I disagree. I think Rick got his props. He landed where he was supposed to. He wasn't in Prince or Michael's category. He was just below that

I wish this guy existed in 2018

@danpage79

6 жыл бұрын

Rick James was Buffalo. Tough to grow up here, very sorry Rick and Tina are not here.

@Wridde23

5 жыл бұрын

@@danpage79eah! He could have been like Prince but Rick got caught up in the drugs and the drugs won.

@nathrob2437

5 жыл бұрын

@@Wridde23 prince was off his tits on all sorts of drugs to, wtf are you talking about

@angelthecholo

5 жыл бұрын

He would put most rappers to shame. Rick was all attitude. And SCB were so cold

@yseson_

5 жыл бұрын

He's still right here and so long as we have recorded memory he will here

“I’m one of the baddest mfs of all time.”🤣🤣🙌🏽🙌🏽He sure was! Love Rick❤️

Say what you wanna about Rick James but he was a superstar in his day! His music catalogue is filled with gems from 1978- 1985! His charisma and talent was ahead of his time! From the uptempo to the slow jams.. Rick James was a master soul funkster! RIP to RJ! We still love ya brother! 💯✌️

@summerbabetoo

Жыл бұрын

He’s still a Super 💫 He stays in rotation on my iPod. Play a Rick song and watch the dance floor fill up. He still gets the party started. RIP👑

@BeyBrightOfficial

Жыл бұрын

@@summerbabetoo yes indeed 🙌🏾 🎶🕺💃🏽

@userJFK

8 ай бұрын

Even after everything he has done and gone through I have nothing but love for him.

"She laid her pigtails down on meeee" Ha, ha, that line gets me every time.

@kittykat4362

Жыл бұрын

❤🥰💜💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾🕺🏽💃🏾🕺🏽🌞

@kittykat4362

Жыл бұрын

❤🙏🏽❤ Abehjha Kibuuka ❤ PEACE AND LOVE AND BLESSING TO YOU FROM 🥰🙏🏽🥰 KATHERINE IN CHICAGO ILLINOIS 3:45am TUESDAY DECEMBER 27 , 2022

It's not fair how much talent this man had... What an entertainer.

The Stone City Band were pure talented entertainers themselves. This whole group was rocking! Singing, dancing, playing instruments...Amazing!

@dubstep8081

5 ай бұрын

Haha they were most definitely not playing those instruments

Fascinating character/personality

Rick James is a True Super Star. Rick was Born to be a Star‼️

He was so handsome and a very confident man I wish he was still with us x

@gaildameron5585

3 жыл бұрын

He was a very sexy manly "Man"!!!

@gaildameron5585

3 жыл бұрын

It's nothing wrong with being a gentleman! Give accordingly to the individual.! And it will be appreciated!

This is 6 years older than me and I still play and can sing mostly all RJ’s smash hits especially the falsetto note at the end of His 1978 classic hit dedicated to Ms Pattie Labelle called SpaceyLove I listen to that song and tears fall from my eyes when ever I sing & them hit notes🎶

You know I’ve never watch an old interview of him. 🤯wow. He’s awesome. Voice is powerful clear and vibrant!

R.I.P Rick James you were the king of funk.

@onemandemolitionsquadufunm6795

3 жыл бұрын

And of glam rock.

@andideda

3 жыл бұрын

No he wasn’t

@dariusewing6962

3 жыл бұрын

Yes he’s a king of funk bu James Brown is the King of funk and the Father of soul funk

@JamesTaylor-wb9nq

3 жыл бұрын

Rick ain't dead that's a myth

@juliah8351

Жыл бұрын

Funk n roll

Awesome interview of RICK JAMES he really talks about his mom with lots of love❤️ miss you always remember you and your band and your music 🎼love the the song in living. In the ghetto

His voice range was awesome....he made some mistakes but undeniable talent.

@evaabdullahi5240

4 жыл бұрын

curt williams He played all kind of instruments guitars, keyboard, drums. Enormous talent. My favorite is Ebony Eyes.

@FreezyPop

4 жыл бұрын

He was lip syncing how did he do mistakes? Lol

@FreezyPop

3 жыл бұрын

@Shock oh yeah that would make more sense

@nancyhoward7367

3 жыл бұрын

He did have such a great voice - that often gets lost. I love seeing him here before the effects of substance abuse took over.

@brodocbetty4856

2 жыл бұрын

He had an amazing range in his prime he was a real singer.

Wow, nobody like Rick James and never will be. I do hope he is resting in peace. Born star !

He seems pretty normal here. Cocaine is a hell of a drug.

@thomaspick4123

3 жыл бұрын

Good to hear him talk sensibly. His mom raised eight children. His brother is a lawyer. Rick was creative and coherent. He wrote and produced for many people. I like this interview. Dead now, his headstone in the graveyard is impressive.

@lifeworksndhenterprisesllc6597

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😆😆😉😙😉😙😙😉😉😙😙😙😉😗😆😆😉😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆oh. Break time...😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆

@disnalee

3 жыл бұрын

Too much money and needing high

@discodirk48

3 жыл бұрын

Free base

@ColonelCampbellAI2024

3 жыл бұрын

@@lifeworksndhenterprisesllc6597 ?????????

Ghetto Life is my all time JAM!

Rick James Rocks! If I could only go back to the 80s!

So I'm 39 now and........how come no one ever told me about this dude!!!! Ghetto Life had my jaw hit the floor!! Wow!!

@patrickfitzmichael5940

Жыл бұрын

There's sooooo much out there you will never get if you rely on mainstream media. Keep digging!

@sarcasticallyrearranged

Жыл бұрын

Patrick, mainstream media is why he was well known back then.

@jeterw75

Жыл бұрын

You're not that much younger than me. How could you not know who Rick James was?

@NoLineNoWait123AbC

Жыл бұрын

Are you blk, ni$$a?!?🤯boy you just blew my mind..if you’re blk.

@NoLineNoWait123AbC

Жыл бұрын

And I see you might not be, you’re forgiven..carry on.

Damn album should've gone DIAMOND as far as I was concerned. It dominated. It was on its own level at the time...and there was nothing out to sound anything like it.

@EFunkRock

4 жыл бұрын

Redd Blitz the album is more groundbreaking than society gives it credit for.

@jareemgraham795

4 жыл бұрын

This was all i heard when this came out. I was six years old.

@mazzc67

4 жыл бұрын

Whole album, excellent, including the full version of "FIRE AND DESIRE"

@mazzc67

4 жыл бұрын

The sax on "MAKE LOVE TO ME" ❤️❤️❤️

@NoLineNoWait123AbC

Жыл бұрын

And STILL hot and fresh..to me.

He sounds just like the DAMN RECORDS!!! I miss 79 😢

@angelajones1127

3 жыл бұрын

Yess!💗💗RIH super mega icon funk music! When music was real!👏👏👏👏👍💗💗

@taylorking460

3 жыл бұрын

They didn't actually perform this and are pretending in this recording. That's why it's identical to the record and the song fades out at the end.

Wow he has perfect pitch. This is very rare for the average singer now

I have this album still from the 80 s .. Rick was one of the best black artists from this era .. very talented musician..one of his other songs dance wit me was one of my faves .. from different album 👍

@sharronstithridge9010

3 жыл бұрын

@Shock yes .was not intended as a specific meaning of race . 👍

Street Songs still in my playlist 2020 Funk on Rick see ya on the flip side......

Rick james was so underrated#!

@nancycordero8566

4 жыл бұрын

duh?? have a drink with him..

@barbarawilliamson136

4 жыл бұрын

@@altacalifornio5375 good dealer..WHAT does that mean?

@barbarawilliamson136

4 жыл бұрын

@@altacalifornio5375 im a black sister and i noticed when Prince it was so international..people who didnt like his music was saying they did but when Rick died it was less chaotic..I love Rick..forever.

@birkderkowitch1061

4 жыл бұрын

​@@altacalifornio5375 He should have been bigger than Prince, Culture Club, Duran Duran, The Go Go's. But MTV refused to play his videos. In the 80's MTV was King. Rick was not underrated but could have been HUGE with the talent he had!

@barbarawilliamson136

4 жыл бұрын

@@altacalifornio5375 no worries because they don't exist anymore..

Jammed to his music early 80’s Best dance music ever!!! And he Loved his Mom!

When it came to funk nobody could touch Rick James 🔨 😂

He LOVED his Mama🥰🥰🥰

Ghetto Life is basically sort of highly artistical rap song. Unfortunanently rap music didn't go into this kind of route, instead opted for sampling and simple structures with talking lyrics.

@chrisbennett6260

Жыл бұрын

100 percent well said danm shame with all the nonsense sampling

I'm Rick James bitch. Rick is really a very cool dude. There's always hype but seriously down to earth.

I need to pay more attention to Rick James!! He was FIERCE!!!

I love Rick James Ghetto life, 69 time's where my favorite growing up, I was 10yrs old, my main man King of Funk Rick James!

@kitrik23

12 күн бұрын

ME TOO BRUTHA ... I WAS 8 OR 9 AND HE TAUGHT ME EVERYTHING I NEEDED TO KNOW AND MORE ....

The incomparable Rick James!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💯💕💕💕We miss him so much 💔💔

I would love to see more Rick James footage

@savvyvenus

2 жыл бұрын

Been lookin all night on KZread. Rick was DA MAN!!

Their braids were gorgeous!

That interview could've been crazy uncomfortable but Merv is an absolute boss.

@MrMiddelland

4 жыл бұрын

Chad Miller fuck merv !!

@ericshippie1563

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah Merv was a gentleman

I love some Rick James this man is such a genius and really humble. Listen to how real he is this man is a true OG.

"He works for Me" - Boss

He really was a fantastic entertainer and a true talent . . RIP Rick James ! ♥️🙂🙏

5 to 7 days each week. I have to watch Rick James videos and interviews! He's number one on my to watch list...! 💘 me some talented, sexy Rick James! Plus is hold his own in every interview I've seen him in.! Again he holding it down.! This is a great interview and proformance.!!!

R I P RICK JAMES you will always be the best

@darqaegis9045

5 жыл бұрын

..after Prince!

thankyou for posting this. i really enjoyed it.

Wow, that´s my Rick. Sleek and funky. Thanks for the music and the memories. You have a special place in my heart and that´s the funky side. Rest strong and funky great one.

Just hearing the name RICK JAMES makes me want to dance . RIP bro

Glittery exciting and funky I always love Rick James 🎸 🎶

omg i love him so much. thank you for this

Yes Ghetto Life is one of my favorites by him. Used to keep it on repeat especially when in a party mood. Definitely need our music back.

One of the greatest talents!! Rick James!!💙💙👍💯 That voice! Miss him being in the world 🌎

He really was blessed with that voice of his

I grew up in Buffalo was born in 83…I never knew Rick was from Buffalo and fell in love with his music in my late 30’s. I really like him as a person too after seeing his interviews.

I was station outside Nuremburg Germany when this song came out!! The best years of my life. Blow Derrick❤😅 Rest in Peace Rick we all miss you very much!!🙏❤❤❤❤

Rick James was Genius! What a Voice! ❤️ He was Fine!

I. LOVE you. Rick. James Super freaky. Man he was truly ahead of the time he lived in. He was GOOD Looking. I love. Rick James.

It’s so cool how humble Rick James is. Yes he’s pompous and vain and proud but I love that! I also love how he gives compliments to the hosts who no one has even heard of and talks about other famous people no one knows and only his legacy has lived on. He’s a true true talent and STAR.

I love ya Rick 4 sharing some of my young experiences also, RIP Funk Master! 💝G2O Life 4EVR

ALL TIME "KING OF FUNK" . . . Rest in Peace, Rick

I miss Rick James and that whole era. "Back in the day" :(

Thank U 4 sharing this

At last a show host who really appreciated Rick....cool!👍🐼🇵🇷👢

This mans voice was incredible

Was looking for this for a long time. I remember watching this after school back in the day.

“He works for me” hahahahaha Hahahahahahahah beautiful

Still a Legend In 2023!!! Will Echo Through Eternity...

This is the most bad ass dance song ever!!! Rick James was the King of Funk !!!

Very well said as I pride myself in being able to navigate all spectrums of society as a black man coming from a professional household ( dad an architect and mother an RN) but still being able to hang with my people in the hood growing up as a kid. Well rounded is what we call it.

Street Songs was the best dance album during that time....I’m so glad he was able to be on the Merv Griffin show. I wish Rick James was still here with us.

Amazing how well spoken and articulate RJ is

He respected the music and those that paved the way for him he featured the temptations on his songs

Rick is the man inspiring the many greats that came after....

Rick James! Turns me on alive and Dead.! He definitely could do me 😌 I find his ruff around the edges character a turn on and a he'll of a Man.! Rest in peace Rick James!

@deonnadyson

3 жыл бұрын

He was sexy in this era...

@Taelathegazadiva

3 жыл бұрын

👁👅👁 That would’ve been my partner in crime 😏... we would’ve did a lotta stuff together 😏.. like he said “threes not a crowd to her she says” ☺️🖐🏾

@lauriel.4667

3 жыл бұрын

Bad Boys always lead to unnecessary heart break and drama.

Rick had somemenny great songs, ghetto life, is definitely one of my favorites. 🦅💪😎👍🇺🇸

Slick Rick and the Stone City Band " Bustin Out on the Funk" "Ghetto Life" Punk Funk Horns "Where's The Place 2 Funk" GHETTO LAND. . . just talkin Square Bizz

Love rick James 🎷🎺🎷❤️❤️👏👏👏🎼🎙💃🎸🎸🎷🎷👍🏻

ghetto life is my favorite song he ever wrote. cool to see this here.

Got all his albums.......love Rick! 😎😎👍👍

I love rick, wish i could see him live! RIP TO THE LEGEND ❤️

I just discovered Rick James 💣😤 just wish I could have been able to say he's a *"G.O.A.T"* but unfortunately we didn't exist in the same timeline but still greatful to him

Rick was just so freakin cool. (And talented as Hell!) The 80’s were made more funky and fun because of Rick!!

What a boss. Great interview.

Rick James, Is a Hell of a Entertainer! I can't never tell if he's actually singing, that's talent, skills, entertainment!!!

@monewilliams6245

2 жыл бұрын

Word..it sound just like the album smh..wow true artist/musician

@kitrik23

12 күн бұрын

@@monewilliams6245 NOBODY IS THIS GOOD LIVE ... HE IS THE BEST BUT ITS LIP SYNCHING

What is his outfit made of seriously. Hella fly

@TD-il6ju

5 жыл бұрын

SWXXVE ROSE it cost 36,000 dollars. Each one of their outfits

@skdesign9113

4 жыл бұрын

@@TD-il6ju > Are you serious ? How do you know the price ? Do you know what the fabric was ? Amazing costumes every time we see him. Was just beautiful. **

RIP Rick . Thanks for the music x x

Id love to here Rick talk , he a deep smooth voice

I would love to do music with rick if he was alive in 2019 also ghetto life is a banger

Now wait a minute......Rick is a absolute superstar! How could I have ever doubted his stardom! I love this!

Wow! Rick’s vocals toward the end of Gueto Life song.

Wow this band has a lot of talent. I’m seriously impressed!

@twinrivers6200

2 жыл бұрын

Yes sir Stone City Band