I live and breath reggae and having a female voice is super liberating! Love that she’s not made the only front person too just because she is female. All of the band is so talented and this is just day one of me finding The Skints. Great sound and messages.
I'm really confused by the people hating on the video and the drummer... I think the video is amazing and reflects the themes of the song perfectly. As for the drummer, the guy has talent - maybe he's not your typical drummer, but I don't want your run-of-the-mill back-bench beat guy, I want someone who stands out, which he does no doubt. I want innovation, which is exactly what I get from the Skints at every level.
hes literally the most talented part of the group imo. plays drums guitar and sings and does all three well enough to be the lead of the group hahaha anyone who hates on him is tone def or just hasnt watched him enough
This band, while arguably in a bit of a niche market, deserves WAY more credit and acclaim than they receive. Fucking brilliant, it's nice to hear all of their vocals, minus Jon, and the Groundhog Day reference...hehe.
Seamus Butler-Ellis Being well known around London doesn't make them well known. I've seen them live loads of times and a lot of the time it's been to a crowd of 200 or less. I fucking love this band and want them to have all the success they deserve, but there's no denying they're in a niche genre. Nonetheless, they're good enough to achieve mainstream success and while I'm sure it will happen, I also like the idea of going to see them play a tiny venue to less than 100 people without it feeling like a one-off to 'reconnect' with their core fans.
Numonkei Yeah of course it's good to spead the love. I've introduced them to loads of my friends who are massive fans now too. If all music was as good as this then the world would be a much better place :)
People...please stop commenting on how cheap the video looks....the song is about being limited by the cost of living which involves money......so they're not guna go out spending loads of money on a video are they......
Honestly, I think all of Chris Hugall's videos for the Skints are amazing. I love them. Anyway, some glitzy Hype Williams-style video for a song about "the cost of living is killing me" would really be kind of silly. Even ironically.
Yep. Half of it is shot on deliberately old/ cheap analogue equipment - 90s VHS compact camcorders, 8mm ciné cameras from the 70s etc. A lot of it is real footage, not a digital effect to make it look raw.
This song has been a firm favourite of mine since it was released. I love all the work from the Skints, but nothing ever topped Live. Breathe. Build. Believe for me, until I heard this. The last few lines, sung over the organ. I still find it haunting.
This is a VERY clever track! It's got deep meaningful lyrics that hit the soul. The production is tight and the video sets the whole thing into motion and creates an atmosphere that really brings the track to life!
the lit her al only ting killing me, the free cost of life ❤️💛💚 the skints are like tool to me because ALL their songs are tied for first place as my favorite! Old or new skints are the jams to all peanut butter everywhere thank for making music so beautifully 💚💛❤️
When Tippa Irie and Horseman come in, makes me think collaborations and friendships between the jamaicans that came to uk and the working class whire kids there. i remember reading about when i was 11-12 years old and wishing that i was there. What a magical time and it looks like the tradition continues. ❤
After listening to all of The Skints' other music and seeing them live a couple of times, I certainly give this track my stamp of approval (not that it counts for much) but there you go. Will be buying the album for sure.
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This tune hitting different in 2023 😂
Now that the BBC have used this tune, maybe The Skints will blow up and get the recognition they deserve!
We can only hope ❤️
@@RunningRiotRich I have
fuck the bbc =]
I think maybe people should recognize the huge mistake that they made voting Brexit. Everyone had COVID but only UK have these enormous problems
This aged well 🥲
My thoughts exactly lollllll 🥲
I live and breath reggae and having a female voice is super liberating! Love that she’s not made the only front person too just because she is female. All of the band is so talented and this is just day one of me finding The Skints. Great sound and messages.
I'm really confused by the people hating on the video and the drummer... I think the video is amazing and reflects the themes of the song perfectly. As for the drummer, the guy has talent - maybe he's not your typical drummer, but I don't want your run-of-the-mill back-bench beat guy, I want someone who stands out, which he does no doubt. I want innovation, which is exactly what I get from the Skints at every level.
well said
Who the fuck hate's jamie though? Cunts i'll fucking smash all of em.
I consider him more of a vocalist of the group just a than drummer lol.
hes literally the most talented part of the group imo. plays drums guitar and sings and does all three well enough to be the lead of the group hahaha anyone who hates on him is tone def or just hasnt watched him enough
what? who's hating where? luckily, no such comments up top
This aged well... UK 2022 is a mess! Big up the Skints, always
Its a mess in so many places sadly. Time to speak up!
Channel 4 news brought me here. Welcome to 2022.
Same. I never heard of this song, but I thought it was new.
This is so relevant in 2023 😢😢😢
Saw the skints live last night, was INCREDIBLE! The atmosphere and the music and their energy was just perfect, love love love
This is so good, the meaning is clear and the lyrics are smooth. Good job man keep it up!
This is so true for 2022 so sad 😞 😥 😢
This song is so relevant in this current time.
This band, while arguably in a bit of a niche market, deserves WAY more credit and acclaim than they receive. Fucking brilliant, it's nice to hear all of their vocals, minus Jon, and the Groundhog Day reference...hehe.
Shhh, don't tell anyone, they're our amazing little secret and I'd like to keep it that way ;)
cdv1qa Okay. But no ambition to spread such love?
cdv1qa Secret? They're pretty well known around London. Ska/reggae/dub has been pretty big for years now haha - Just check out the dub pistols.
Seamus Butler-Ellis Being well known around London doesn't make them well known. I've seen them live loads of times and a lot of the time it's been to a crowd of 200 or less. I fucking love this band and want them to have all the success they deserve, but there's no denying they're in a niche genre. Nonetheless, they're good enough to achieve mainstream success and while I'm sure it will happen, I also like the idea of going to see them play a tiny venue to less than 100 people without it feeling like a one-off to 'reconnect' with their core fans.
Numonkei Yeah of course it's good to spead the love. I've introduced them to loads of my friends who are massive fans now too. If all music was as good as this then the world would be a much better place :)
People...please stop commenting on how cheap the video looks....the song is about being limited by the cost of living which involves money......so they're not guna go out spending loads of money on a video are they......
Honestly, I think all of Chris Hugall's videos for the Skints are amazing. I love them. Anyway, some glitzy Hype Williams-style video for a song about "the cost of living is killing me" would really be kind of silly. Even ironically.
Yep. Half of it is shot on deliberately old/ cheap analogue equipment - 90s VHS compact camcorders, 8mm ciné cameras from the 70s etc. A lot of it is real footage, not a digital effect to make it look raw.
Depends how cynical you are??
+Nate Peace it looks really nice to me. Awesome video, outlines their style, kind of underground.
I think the vid looks just smashing!
ONE SPLIFF, REPEAT AND REPEAT!
LOVE IT!
This song has been a firm favourite of mine since it was released. I love all the work from the Skints, but nothing ever topped Live. Breathe. Build. Believe for me, until I heard this.
The last few lines, sung over the organ. I still find it haunting.
Brilliant Track.... and the truth they spit is more true than ever!
Ah I always get so damn excited when a new Skints video comes out :'D Can't wait to see 'em at Boomtown in august ;)
listened to ratatat n i've not been able to listen to anything else since. mad love for the saints. can't wait to see you at bestival this year. peace
This is a VERY clever track!
It's got deep meaningful lyrics that hit the soul. The production is tight and the video sets the whole thing into motion and creates an atmosphere that really brings the track to life!
love this!!! the mix is incredible aswell the air on marcies vocals, all the elements sit so nicely in there place sounds incredible!!!!!
Love the knit Misfits shirt Marcia is wearing! So great to see people showing off different influences -free your mind!
Back on form. Nice work!
the lit her al only ting killing me, the free cost of life ❤️💛💚 the skints are like tool to me because ALL their songs are tied for first place as my favorite! Old or new skints are the jams to all peanut butter everywhere thank for making music so beautifully 💚💛❤️
Can't get enough of her voice!
When Tippa Irie and Horseman come in, makes me think collaborations and friendships between the jamaicans that came to uk and the working class whire kids there. i remember reading about when i was 11-12 years old and wishing that i was there. What a magical time and it looks like the tradition continues. ❤
top groove as always and a wicked wicked topical satirical message, nice one love these guys
2024 bristol sounds banged 🙌 👌
You guys have an amazing unique sound, keep on producing, the world would miss an awesome piece of music if not!
see them live, great ! his voice(drumer) is real!! no hightec stuf. Miss leadsinger u are fab!!
Ahh this is banging.
Absolutely love it! Listened to this song 6 times in a row on the way to work this morning. Its that good!
First verse BAD!!!!!!!!!! tune tuff too the skints deserve a round of applause
After listening to all of The Skints' other music and seeing them live a couple of times, I certainly give this track my stamp of approval (not that it counts for much) but there you go. Will be buying the album for sure.
marcia 😍
Just saw these today at Guilfest, absolutely awesome show! They were all great and the crowd loved it. Never seen the Vive La Rock tent so full.
the skints are the best. i love them. its good that they are making it their own way. Peace
love this tune the video is 1st Class real deal no styling !!! listen to words big up skints 1 love
one of the best new style group in UK.
Free Country !
Something tells me this video is going to get more views over the next year or so. Good luck everybody!
Absolutely Love this band.....
the Skints will be in america in 2015
bad brains rulesss!!!! Jah Nation!!!
Awesome, love your work!
dope!!! glad you are back!!!!
Tune.
Love it ❤️
yeahhhh this is sick
Interesting video. Different. Evolved a lot since 2006
YESS!!
Great music, wish they would come to America
I can't stop listening to these guys!
I dont know, I love The Skints♥️
Can't stop playing this tune
Another brilliant track
These guys do not get enough airplay. Get them on Radio!!
I worked a gig doing lights and sound for these guys, there a good laugh
Choon!
KILLED IT AGAIN
excellent tune. Hasta la victoria siempre
woooo loving the new track
jak zwykle zajebiste!!!
Big song loving this one
awesome song!
me encanto su musica saludos desde México
Bang on again....loving the skints..need you back in the westcountry again soon
The cost of liking this music is killing my social relevance.
Et pourtant nous avançons.
some wicked bassline there.. as usual.
Yeah boii!
LOVE THIS :) x
BOOM!
❤❤❤❤❤
Catchy tune with strong message. Big up from Serbia.
Big tune!
yes yes yes
Big up the Skints
Bam
The BBC just used this for coverage of the cost of living crisis
So did Channel 4 news.
good work !!!!
i love you guys, i really do!
Moi je ne les connaissais pas.. je les ai vu par hasard et j'ai passé un super moment !!
This song was absolutely peng at Boomtown, one of the best acts
Loving the urban dub flava of your new track. Can't wait to see you guys live again soon.
Hard.
I love you guys
great tune, strong message :)
Top Top top !
Thumbs up form Briançon, France! Still following y'all! :D
Wow I enjoyed the song a lot.
Great song no matter how many times you listen！
Very on point
Boomting!
It's been awhile ii haven't heard a new song that good!! keep on going!!!!!
great!
Loved it on Summerjam!
Good stuff guys
Big Up!!
ace. good work skints!
love love loveeeee
RRRRAAAAAH!