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  • Jacob Banks "Slow Up" is available now!
    Listen here: smarturl.it/SlowUp
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    Music video by Jacob Banks performing Slow Up. © 2018 Interscope Records
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  • @amosadejimi3166
    @amosadejimi3166 Před 5 lety +4657

    Every man is a son to a daughter. That is deep. No matter how far you go in life, you are always someone's baby girl/baby boy

  • @zoecarpenter834
    @zoecarpenter834 Před 4 lety +2711

    When I saw him live, I can't even describe the air in the room when he sang this song. People were crying, and the whole room cheered for three minutes after. Never seen anything like it

    • @ayandamokwana
      @ayandamokwana Před 4 lety +96

      I need to experience this. I deserve it.

    • @mpenner03
      @mpenner03 Před 4 lety +32

      It really is amazing isn't it! Experience it here in Vancouver Canada. Best performance I've ever seen. Goosebumps the whole night!

    • @tshepisogabasie6716
      @tshepisogabasie6716 Před 4 lety +19

      Wow I nearly teared up after reading your comment, beautiful ❤️

    • @tonys9587
      @tonys9587 Před 4 lety +25

      He opened up for city and colour. Was fuckin breathtaking. Whole stadium dead silent. Never felt goosebumps like that in my life

    • @Choley242
      @Choley242 Před 4 lety +13

      Goose bumps just reading this. I can only imagine ...

  • @NaomiB7885
    @NaomiB7885 Před 2 lety +582

    Kevin Hart's new movie, "Fatherhood" brought me here & I'm obsessed now. Had it on repeat ever since. Makes me emotional, thinking about my babies growing up. 😭😫

    • @millygrace893
      @millygrace893 Před 2 lety

      Same

    • @malachiriley466
      @malachiriley466 Před 2 lety +1

      Same

    • @evilsacramento
      @evilsacramento Před 2 lety +3

      I wish I had worked harder to be an even better father....because they grow up sooo fast....

    • @22EMiller
      @22EMiller Před 2 lety +2

      Tears in my eyes as I write this, my 10 month old son will be 11 months on the 4th of July & I can't handle it. I love watching him grow but it's truly bittersweet! He has brought so much joy to mine & my husbands life.

    • @evilsacramento
      @evilsacramento Před 2 lety +3

      @@22EMiller they grow up soooo fast. And they fill your heart with so much of everything you want in your life. And then....they just fly away. They have no idea. But we smile...and wave...and quietly collapse inside.

  • @samuelodhuu5410
    @samuelodhuu5410 Před rokem +168

    My dad kept photos and videos of my sister’s entire childhood, teen years, college years, and early adulthood. He kept all of the years he made memories with her in a hard drive. I don’t know how he found this, but he used this song with the slides at her wedding as a part of his message for her. Safe to say, everyone at the venue shed tears.

    • @nukemoore1874
      @nukemoore1874 Před 7 měsíci +7

      That just gave me chills, I love that!

    • @user-yc7sy9vs1c
      @user-yc7sy9vs1c Před 2 měsíci

      man so inspirational in a lot of ways, for me is the sacrifices i have to make growing up if i want to be somewhere and it made me cry like a litlle child but only after couple of lissening to this song.

    • @haafizzsaeed8626
      @haafizzsaeed8626 Před 16 dny

      That just gave me goosebumps ❤️

  • @jrbello8266
    @jrbello8266 Před 5 lety +3859

    I sincerely cried,
    Every man is a son to a daughter
    About to turn 23, parents are getting old and i really want time to stop for them, so they can witness the greatness they both created
    Edit: corrected a typo “I really want to time to stop”

    • @juskynn
      @juskynn Před 5 lety +74

      Oh my God...you are already showing them. Don't allow a day to pass without a good morning or a good night and mainly an I love you...

    • @quefixxer2455
      @quefixxer2455 Před 5 lety +35

      King that is a strong statement and wld love to be here when my kids get to were u are .. do yo ting ✊🏾👊🏿👊🏿

    • @aldonsockwell179
      @aldonsockwell179 Před 5 lety +8

      Genius

    • @msstephbiggs
      @msstephbiggs Před 5 lety +18

      I turned 22 a few weeks ago and I said the exact same thing!!!!

    • @elianahadassah1197
      @elianahadassah1197 Před 5 lety +26

      Dude, me too, my dad died when I was young and I only have my mom with me and I am so scared about how I might miss a second to be with her, it really is scary to think that I might only have a few days, weeks, months or years left to spend with her.

  • @theoster
    @theoster Před 3 lety +958

    As a black single father of a 14 yr daughter I can relate to this song. As I watch her grow into a young lady wishing she could be 5 again

    • @zaynsprmcy6421
      @zaynsprmcy6421 Před 3 lety +30

      thank you for raising her. you seem amazing - coming from a 15 year old girl with a single parent

    • @theoster
      @theoster Před 3 lety +16

      @@zaynsprmcy6421 Stay strong sis and make your parent proud and always respect your parent it'll take you a long way in life.

    • @nanilotti3321
      @nanilotti3321 Před 3 lety +2

      Same!!!! You good looking btw. Lol

    • @theoster
      @theoster Před 3 lety +3

      @@nanilotti3321 thank you beautiful

    • @yoitswast3d363
      @yoitswast3d363 Před 3 lety +4

      🖤for me it’s my baby sister it was always us frm we was little it hurts she gon b 16

  • @KobbyBlay
    @KobbyBlay Před 2 lety +2704

    Netflix's Fatherhood movie by Kevin Hart brought me here, lost how many times I replayed already...Now, I just want to be a better father.

  • @nobodyreally6485
    @nobodyreally6485 Před 2 lety +243

    I have raised my son alone the last 8years. Everytime, I listen I cry thinking of my son growing up. I just want him to stay a kid forever and be here forever for him as a kid. Life's a two edged sword.... love you lil man

    • @Ivan-hq1zg
      @Ivan-hq1zg Před 2 lety +4

      🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️❤️❤️

    • @LionessCurves
      @LionessCurves Před 2 lety +9

      Me too single mother of the last 7 1/2 years. 🥺🥺 I want a pause button. He's all I got.

    • @fidencioaguinaga9740
      @fidencioaguinaga9740 Před 2 lety +4

      been 4 years here😢 i feel u....

    • @blaser255
      @blaser255 Před 2 lety +5

      This made me cry just as much as the song 🙏❤️

    • @cocoalmu4823
      @cocoalmu4823 Před 2 lety +2

      🥺🥺🥺

  • @averi4
    @averi4 Před 3 lety +1235

    My anxiety & depression completely took over my teenage years. Wish I could/would have enjoyed them more. It feels like I’m running out of time.Yet I haven’t even really began life yet. This song is definitely gonna be added to my release/cry playlist.

    • @parcotas378
      @parcotas378 Před 3 lety +39

      Agree, that stuff fucked off my whole teenage years, i wish i can go back and enjoy those years

    • @dennisirorere
      @dennisirorere Před 3 lety +16

      id like to know what other songs are on that playlist please, maybe they could help me too

    • @alexandrugeorge8681
      @alexandrugeorge8681 Před 3 lety +9

      you are not alone. stay strong in there and try to see the best in everything. many blessings your way!

    • @obakengmahlwana8239
      @obakengmahlwana8239 Před 3 lety +1

      How old are you?

    • @tazylab6233
      @tazylab6233 Před 3 lety +38

      Most of us didn't enjoy our adolescence, now that we are grown ups ,we wish to go back to those years, but it's because we learned more, so yes I would like to go back to those years but with what I know now about life, with my self esteem a little more strong now (it still has a lot of growing to do) if you think in your early twenties you lost time, I tell you I'm 40 and it took me all these time to find some strength, so your time is done when you're gone, search what you need to to make yourself happy don't waste your time in the past

  • @aiikaiik
    @aiikaiik Před 2 lety +775

    Am here, midway through "Fatherhood". I couldn't even finish. Truly amazing song.
    I wonder how many other great songs that are out there, undiscovered.

    • @vernonramos8147
      @vernonramos8147 Před 2 lety +16

      Guys like Jacob banks and dermot kennedy are truly gems and poets of this modern era that still pretty unknown cause their master pieces are not the common stuff that the casuals like

    • @nandesikenjana9969
      @nandesikenjana9969 Před 2 lety

      @@vernonramos8147 czcams.com/video/0G383538qzQ/video.html add one more to your list

    • @xelamercedes
      @xelamercedes Před 2 lety +8

      Same here. Movie is on pause while I listen to this song one more time.

    • @anthonyrakes311
      @anthonyrakes311 Před 2 lety +3

      @@vernonramos8147 literally stopped when i heard these lyrics to youtube it..

    • @taylornicole7845
      @taylornicole7845 Před 2 lety +5

      I'm currently pausing the movie to listen to this haha crazy, such a good song

  • @kunti0019
    @kunti0019 Před 2 lety +542

    Fatherhood: plays this song
    Me: Stop it, and get shazam

  • @johnkyl123
    @johnkyl123 Před 2 lety +417

    Ah, yes. The nostalgia of a younger time. Where the burden wasn’t as heavy. The memories that we knew would be our greatest, but didn’t know they would hurt just as much equally. Trapped in the infinite cycle of an aging body and an ever-changing world. Waiting to reach the future yet never wanting to leave let go of the past. Enjoying the present which seems to be gone in an instant. It’s as if time has it’s own symphony.

    • @dvndance9804
      @dvndance9804 Před 2 lety +5

      Woww

    • @rushyamir
      @rushyamir Před 2 lety +1

      Totally true

    • @rushyamir
      @rushyamir Před 2 lety +5

      The memories of being a young girl come flashing back to me, thinking of my daddy. Days out at the beach, swimming in the ocean. Wish I didn't have to grow up. My love for the ocean stems from my father's love for the ocean. We were so alike I wish I could have hit the pause button growing up.

    • @the6thelementbeats784
      @the6thelementbeats784 Před 2 lety +11

      @Apex, if you wrote a book I would buy it. What you said here is some of the deepest truths ever uttered by a human being and will echo within my soul for eons and eons. Stay blessed.

    • @hjive26
      @hjive26 Před 2 lety +1

      @Apex. Id buy your book of thoughts too! Keep writing, it’s magic!

  • @andrewmc147
    @andrewmc147 Před 5 lety +557

    I'm not usually one to consider words in music, I mostly focus on the music as a whole. But these words are too powerful to ignore, these words could stand alone and still be a masterpiece. Beautiful work Jacob Banks.

    • @auntylala100
      @auntylala100 Před 4 lety +7

      Andrew McIntyre man i couldn’t find the right words. Thanks for saying them for me.

    • @deniscasablanca
      @deniscasablanca Před 4 lety

      🙏🏻

  • @melissansibirwa4772
    @melissansibirwa4772 Před 5 lety +870

    His voice sounds like it was dipped in liquid gold- it’s just so rich and full of character ❤️😍

    • @semayiajacob2639
      @semayiajacob2639 Před 4 lety +5

      I agree toooo❤

    • @nancytemple6251
      @nancytemple6251 Před 4 lety +8

      Im suprising my 15 year old baby girl with a trip to Puerto Rico for her 16th bday and will play this song as the sun sets at the shore I know we will both cherish and remember this song forever..Ive alwayd taught to embrace both cultures african puertorican princess Amya Marie Thurman.Momma loves you

    • @parker_vevo
      @parker_vevo Před 4 lety +1

      😍❤🔥

    • @heatheradams2922
      @heatheradams2922 Před 3 lety +1

      Depends on which tune you listen to. I think his voice sounds like sandpaper against wood, rough until it smooths out.

    • @mitchjames8384
      @mitchjames8384 Před 3 lety

      Yeah does sound like it was dipped in oil eh

  • @avocado.billie9444
    @avocado.billie9444 Před 2 lety +1759

    Who else knew this masterpiece before the movie fatherhood?✨

    • @51comets84
      @51comets84 Před 2 lety +18

      I wish I did but I can’t stop listening to it now, it always makes me think of the scene shortly after where he says he fed her gave her some clothes and how he did the bare minimum when he gave her the world. Makes me think of most parents that do everything for their kids, most don’t think they’ve done enough and can’t see how much better they have done raising their child than they can ever truly see. I hate getting into deep thoughts 🤣🤣

    • @souamyruffino
      @souamyruffino Před 2 lety +3

      👀✨

    • @livstevens4389
      @livstevens4389 Před 2 lety +4

      Me

    • @ikennaemmanuel395
      @ikennaemmanuel395 Před 2 lety +2

      I do!

    • @amosmodirwa1586
      @amosmodirwa1586 Před 2 lety +1

      Meeee

  • @stephaniegloria8338
    @stephaniegloria8338 Před 6 měsíci +8

    "Let the sun have its moment
    The moon will come" This too shall pass , slow up homie

  • @prudencelonemaseko1698
    @prudencelonemaseko1698 Před 5 lety +1460

    "What i've learnt from a mirror
    Look too hard and you find a you a stranger.."
    Wow i felt that.. 2019 anyone?
    Where my africans at?

  • @MrDISTINCTIVEMUSIC
    @MrDISTINCTIVEMUSIC Před 5 lety +1146

    I respect this guy for doing the kind of music he wants to do and not music that could make him blow up to the top of the charts worldwide and make him rich

    • @novahturner1009
      @novahturner1009 Před 5 lety +39

      THIS IS MUSIC THAT WILL MAKE HIM RICH. AND HE HAS TO BE ON SOMEONES CHART FOR THIS SOMEWHERE

    • @SuperJuvent
      @SuperJuvent Před 5 lety +3

      I agree

    • @Enzo-xs7ul
      @Enzo-xs7ul Před 5 lety +2

      Simple basique juste excellent !!!!

    • @pabloezequieldominguez6954
      @pabloezequieldominguez6954 Před 5 lety +3

      This is pop bro, pop make you rich

    • @yoabel123
      @yoabel123 Před 5 lety +3

      what do u mean? are u insulting his music? if the song is good it should blow up .

  • @nobuntudlamini5480
    @nobuntudlamini5480 Před rokem +2

    His show here in SA was out of this world!!! Expected nothing less tbh.

  • @pHocusKeeperzEdutainment
    @pHocusKeeperzEdutainment Před 2 lety +2

    Fatherhood the best hood you can come from as a man!!! Here after the movie! Trill!!!

  • @_georgee_7860
    @_georgee_7860 Před 3 lety +107

    “Music will creep in your soul, and bring back what was once dead”

  • @teresarivera6100
    @teresarivera6100 Před 3 lety +98

    "wear your afro like your backbone" that line gets me every time. These lyrics are such poetry.

  • @socialmediafollowers
    @socialmediafollowers Před 2 lety +65

    This is the masterpiece and it don't need *AUTHENTIC* *VIEWS* to get more views

  • @aisosaosaretin5135
    @aisosaosaretin5135 Před 3 lety +169

    I lost my closest friend today and I'm so sad I can't stop crying and this song so reminds me of him and the good times....
    R.I.P Lumix ❤

    • @kimberley.kimani6491
      @kimberley.kimani6491 Před 3 lety

      Comfort. Sorry for your loss.

    • @Zoe-777
      @Zoe-777 Před 3 lety

      Sorry for your loss, stay strong 💪

    • @ansesta606
      @ansesta606 Před 3 lety +1

      My condolences, we will surely die one day, but dead will lay it icy hands on ace people in our life, but it comes tooo early. Its my prayer that, God should strengthen you and keep you stronger.

    • @kurellsylvester2164
      @kurellsylvester2164 Před 3 lety

      ♥️♥️♥️

    • @amorfati9163
      @amorfati9163 Před 2 lety

      RIP bro

  • @clairesmith1915
    @clairesmith1915 Před 5 lety +774

    It seems to get harder and hard to find beautiful music with lyrics that have a deep meaning and make you think. But this song gives me hope :)

  • @bonginhlanhlangema7125
    @bonginhlanhlangema7125 Před 3 lety +57

    "There's a world to discover, but home is love"

  • @ESSENTRICUS
    @ESSENTRICUS Před 3 dny +2

    This song broke me. I'll never forget this moment and the love I felt for my children as I listened to it.

  • @MaanoShiveli
    @MaanoShiveli Před 3 lety +653

    "What I've learnt from a soldier
    Every man is a son to a daughter
    And we only remember
    When we see the blood"
    Hits hard

  • @BB-fc5ze
    @BB-fc5ze Před 3 lety +557

    Lyrics
    What I've learnt from the ocean
    Hard to dance and rejoice in the motion
    Let the sun have its moment
    The moon will come
    What I've learnt from a soldier
    Every man is a son to a daughter
    And we only remember
    When we see the blood
    Don't grow up on me
    Keep that backstroke in your Afro
    Don't you grow up on me
    Slow up homie
    Don't you grow up on me
    Keep it OG sipping slowly
    Don't you grow up on me
    Slow up homie
    Don't you show off on me
    Don't you grow up on me
    Show off on me
    What I've learnt from a traveler
    There's no road that can lead to nirvana
    There's a world to discover
    But home is love
    Mhm
    What I've learnt from a mirror
    Look too hard and you'll find you a stranger
    Love is just a decision
    The choice is yours
    Don't grow up on me
    Keep that backstroke in your Afro
    Don't you grow up on me
    Slow up homie
    Don't you grow up on me
    Keep it OG sipping slowly
    Don't you grow up on me
    Slow up homie
    Don't you show off on me
    Don't you grow up on me
    Slow up homie
    Don't you grow up on me
    Don't grow up on me
    Wear your Afro like your backbone
    Don't you grow up on me
    Slow up homie
    Don't you grow up on me
    Keep it OG sipping slowly
    Don't you grow up on me
    Slow up homie
    Don't you grow up on me
    Wear that Afro like your backbone
    Don't you grow up on me
    Slow up homie
    Don't you grow up on me
    Keep it OG sipping slowly
    Don't you grow up on me
    Slow up homie
    Don't you show off on me
    Don't you grow up on me
    Don't you grow up on me
    Slow up homie
    Slow up homie

  • @BKNtsoko
    @BKNtsoko Před 4 lety +168

    When I first discovered Jacob, about 3-4 years ago, all I wanted was for him to blow up and get the recognition he deserved. 4 years later, I just wish no one else finds him and changes him. No one should filter this voice. No one should change the instruments he mulls over. No one should interrupt this artistry. And I think I finally understand why he hasn't chosen fame himself, because if he ever does he will lose this.

    • @cleonapathak4204
      @cleonapathak4204 Před 3 lety +1

      Beautifully said ❤️❤️❤️

    • @margaretlawal3782
      @margaretlawal3782 Před 3 lety +2

      I couldn't agree more, I literally pray he never goes mainstream since I found him...

    • @flexizet
      @flexizet Před 3 lety +1

      I understand your point of view. I discovered him yesterday. Super late, but better than never, and the thought was, he is the masculine version of Adele. Overall great voice! Beautiful song. Also, wish he keep singing in this style.

    • @ypmm53
      @ypmm53 Před 2 lety

      @@margaretlawal3782 I think mainstream needs something authentic and different like him.
      I just discovered him within the past 2 weeks. I love him!!
      Amazing voice, delivery and something that has been missing in music. Wishing him the very best times 10.

  • @thatothina8600
    @thatothina8600 Před 3 lety +143

    Lyrics: 100%
    Visuals: 100%
    Message: 100%
    Ambiance:100%
    I'm listening to this song two years later,convinced that it will literally outlive life. This is the kind of artist I will be👑🤞🏽

    • @makkin32
      @makkin32 Před rokem +2

      keep it up. work hard and never give up. you will definitely get there. i dont know you but just know I'm in your corner pulling for you.

    • @mellobooysen9917
      @mellobooysen9917 Před rokem +1

      Can’t wait for you to make your dreams come true, maaan and we can’t wait to hear that beautiful music ❤️

    • @PunkXCreations
      @PunkXCreations Před 7 měsíci

      Hell yeah get it!

  • @rykerquackenbush585
    @rykerquackenbush585 Před rokem +2

    I live with my Dad now.
    After a long journey, there's no road that can lead to Nirvana.
    Home is Love.
    Thank you.
    Thank you.

  • @TheMastaPlan
    @TheMastaPlan Před 4 lety +21

    Thank you to the solider who taught Jacob Banks that every man is a son to a daughter. I needed that today. Gonna call my mom right now and thank her for being her.

  • @jdbird1989
    @jdbird1989 Před 4 lety +202

    🎶"Wear your afro like your back bone."✊🏿✊🏽✊🏾

  • @hawkarae
    @hawkarae Před 3 lety +60

    "Wear your afro like your backbone" gives me a happy, tingly feeling every time!

    • @harrycavill8177
      @harrycavill8177 Před 2 lety +3

      Yes it was so amazing
      How are you doing?
      I cried too 😭
      Who's cuttin onions

  • @melaniekozai4883
    @melaniekozai4883 Před 3 lety +50

    As a parent, I focus so much on my children that I often forget that I am also someone's child. And even though my kids are too young to be parents, the bond of us all being children was brought home to me from this song. I need to catch my breath.

    • @bellhippyhop86
      @bellhippyhop86 Před 7 měsíci

      I needed to hear that. When you said it AND just now when I actually read it. *sighs* If you're like me, you might need to be reminded of this profound bit of insight. God Bless 😊

  • @abdalrhmanbushara6826
    @abdalrhmanbushara6826 Před 3 lety +76

    This is a type of a song that u listen to over and over again, but u don't hate it.

  • @nuttyelf21
    @nuttyelf21 Před 5 lety +470

    This is such deeply soothing song. I was listening to it while working the other day and actually had a legit good cry...guess I’d been holding back tears for whatever reason. Power of music I ‘spose

  • @martinchitembo1883
    @martinchitembo1883 Před 3 lety +117

    Discovered this artist and his music today and boy what have I been missing.

    • @phumelelemngomezulu5133
      @phumelelemngomezulu5133 Před 3 lety +1

      Me too!! like where have we’ve been ?? I am so disappointed in myself right now 😫

    • @martinchitembo1883
      @martinchitembo1883 Před 3 lety +1

      @@phumelelemngomezulu5133 so true and it was by accident imagine.

    • @DarkCeasar85
      @DarkCeasar85 Před 3 lety +3

      felt the same way when I first discovered him. That luxurious rock I had been living under

    • @Henry-cf4oo
      @Henry-cf4oo Před 3 lety +1

      I think I he popped up as a suggestion while watching one of either Laura Mvula's songs or Emeli Sande's. Never looked back ever since.

    • @almasatu
      @almasatu Před 3 lety

      @martin chitembo if you just discovered him, then you will like labrinth and leon bridges

  • @royaltymusic7111
    @royaltymusic7111 Před 2 lety +61

    Today is the premier of the beautiful movie Fatherhood by Kevin Hart, I saw the movie and now I'm listening this amazing song 🎵😍❤

  • @nthabisengmahlogonoloserob6687

    "let the sun have its moment, the moon will come"

  • @rodneybrown1785
    @rodneybrown1785 Před 5 lety +579

    I love CZcams!!! Shows me so many artist that i didnt know existed!!! SO GLAD U EXIST! 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

    • @raheemimran5757
      @raheemimran5757 Před 5 lety +15

      You're a good dude, I'm glad you exist and wish you prosperity and success.

    • @ykmiguel4029
      @ykmiguel4029 Před 5 lety +4

      Rodney Brown I’m gonna subbed to you 👍🏾

    • @rabelaniramulumisi4417
      @rabelaniramulumisi4417 Před 4 lety +3

      the day i bumped into this guy music i knew youtube was relevant

  • @martianmanhunter7760
    @martianmanhunter7760 Před 3 lety +17

    "What I've learned from a mirror, look too hard and you find you a stranger" the way those words hit me, takes me back years ago to when I lost myself in the vicious cycle of self-sacrifice for love: morals, ambition, goals all get thrown to the wayside when you give everything to one person. the most painful part was having to face the damage I inflicted on myself. not being able to recognize the person you loved your whole life, yourself, is the emptiest of feelings.

  • @harmonyquinn2557
    @harmonyquinn2557 Před 3 lety +187

    I’m white, but I found ‘Wear your Afro like a backbone’ so fucking beautiful

  • @QueenDashaRoyalT
    @QueenDashaRoyalT Před 5 lety +200

    This song brought out so much built up emotions. I've been stuck in a dark place for a while and not really able to understand how to get out it. Thanks for making me cry and release my pain.

  • @christina4710
    @christina4710 Před 3 měsíci +3

    These words are deep. I keep listening like it's speaking to me ❤. I lost my dad few weeks ago to Prostate Cancer and this song kept me thinking about how death a take you far away from the ones you love.

  • @kks1276
    @kks1276 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Who else has this song on repeat❤❤❤❤ the biggest take away is enjoy the moments of life. Every laugh, every smile, good people and all the positive things life gives you. Be happy with no regrets🥹

  • @Sharnamagati
    @Sharnamagati Před 2 lety +7

    Every parent's impossible wish...... "don't you grow up on me" 🥺❤️

  • @user-is7uw4cp5z
    @user-is7uw4cp5z Před 5 lety +536

    Slow Up
    Jacob Banks
    What I've learnt from the ocean
    Hard to dance and rejoice in the motion
    Let the sun have its moment
    The moon will come
    What I’ve learnt from a soldier
    Every man is a son to a daughter
    And we only remember
    When we see the blood
    Don't grow up on me
    Keep that backstroke in your Afro
    Don't you grow up on me
    Slow up homie
    Don’t you grow up on me
    Keep it OG sipping slowly
    Don't you grow up on me
    Slow up homie
    Don't you show off on me
    Don't you grow up on me
    Show off on me
    What I've learnt from a traveller
    There's no road that can lead to nirvana
    There's a world to discover
    But home is love
    Mm
    What I've learnt from a mirror
    Look too hard and you’ll find you a stranger
    Love is just a decision
    The choice is yours
    Don’t grow up on me
    Keep that backstroke in your Afro
    Don't you grow up on me
    Slow up homie
    Don’t you grow up on me
    Keep it OG sipping slowly
    Don't you grow up on me
    Slow up homie
    Don't you show off on me
    Don't you grow up on me
    Slow up homie
    Don’t you grow up on me
    Don't grow up on me
    Wear your Afro like your backbone
    Don't you grow up on me
    Slow up homie
    Don't you grow up on me
    Keep it OG sipping slowly
    Don't you grow up on me
    Slow up homie
    Don't you grow up on me
    Wear that Afro like your backbone
    Don't you grow up on me
    Slow up homie
    Don't you grow up on me
    Keep it OG sipping slowly
    Don't you grow up on me
    Slow up homie
    Don't you show off on me
    Don't you grow up on me
    Don't you grow up on me
    Slow up homie
    Slow up homie

    • @ababacaryague3363
      @ababacaryague3363 Před 5 lety +4

      Deep!

    • @waamiq360
      @waamiq360 Před 5 lety +7

      Thank you Jacob! For my boys. The one I lost and his little brother! Very close to my feelings!

    • @alap5686
      @alap5686 Před 5 lety +6

      You're the first person I ever replied to, in youtube. I usually just listen to music and keep to myself but thank you.

    • @thiagonfotografia
      @thiagonfotografia Před 5 lety +2

      thanks

    • @alexernst9358
      @alexernst9358 Před 5 lety +2

      Thank you so much

  • @brentswain2819
    @brentswain2819 Před 3 lety +173

    "What ive learned from a traveler, is that no road leads to nirvana"
    Im not crying you are. 🥲

  • @jaelyngarcia6130
    @jaelyngarcia6130 Před rokem +85

    My husband played this song when I was pregnant with our youngest and every since then when our son is tired or in a moody we play this song and he calms down. This is go to song! ❤️

    • @samuelodhuu5410
      @samuelodhuu5410 Před rokem +4

      That’s beautiful! Me and my wife recently found this song and have been listening with our 5 month old daughter.

    • @sapromoreactions1877
      @sapromoreactions1877 Před 10 měsíci +1

      UYANYA WENA!!!!!!!

    • @hulksmash9748
      @hulksmash9748 Před 4 měsíci

      My son is going to be 4 yrs old but when he first came into this world 2020 this was the only song that could keep him calm whenever he cries. And to this day he recognize the song whenever it plays

  • @lainasharp3247
    @lainasharp3247 Před 2 lety +30

    I've loved this man well before Fatherhood. Listen to "unknown "to you" the London version. I'm from the USA. And I love this man. I recognize his voice in Fatherhood. It made me happy since I already knew how wonderful he is.

  • @aldonsockwell179
    @aldonsockwell179 Před 5 lety +855

    I always respect the art of music but honestly i love reading the comments... Reminds me that ppl deep down alll want the same thing.. If we only slow up... And not get distracted by the grown up (issue's).. We would be better off.

  • @bonganirangobana563
    @bonganirangobana563 Před 2 lety +3

    "Let the sun have its moment, The moon will come" i felt that🤞

  • @EmmanuelOjex
    @EmmanuelOjex Před 2 měsíci +2

    Everything about this song speaks...............LEGACY

  • @gumzo2509
    @gumzo2509 Před 7 měsíci +23

    Jacob Banks' "Slow Up" is a masterpiece! 🎶✨🤯
    His vocals are simply breathtaking, and the lyrics are so powerful and moving. 😭😭😭
    The song is about slowing down and appreciating the simple things in life, and it's a message that we all need to hear right now. 🧘‍♀🧘‍♂❤
    The MV is also stunning, with visuals that perfectly capture the mood of the song. 🎞🎥🎞
    Overall, "Slow Up" is a must-listen for anyone who loves good music. 👏👏👏

  • @Izzygilden
    @Izzygilden Před 5 lety +351

    Liked before watching cuz I knew your voice would be incredible and this song would rip my heart open. Wasn’t disappointed

  • @brendon8640
    @brendon8640 Před 3 lety +11

    “Love is just a decision. The choice is yours.” Beautiful...

  • @VikasSharma-yg8pl
    @VikasSharma-yg8pl Před 2 lety +4

    I miss my father (an army men) ....I hope I have made you proud... May you keep blessing me from heaven ... ☺️

  • @biancacaputo7174
    @biancacaputo7174 Před měsícem +1

    watching my kids grow has been the joy of my life. Everyday more

  • @reshoketsitsela5337
    @reshoketsitsela5337 Před 3 lety +45

    haven't seen my son in about 6 months due to lockdown, this song just reminded me of how my love for him runs so deep, he lives in me. Beautiful song

  • @elijahmunongo9432
    @elijahmunongo9432 Před rokem +1

    Growing up without a father and later seeing fatherhood has made me crying 😢 I promise to be there for my future kids

  • @dailydoseofafrica147
    @dailydoseofafrica147 Před 2 lety +27

    If the algorithm recommended this to you, then you know and love real art

  • @MRTABRAMS2011
    @MRTABRAMS2011 Před 5 lety +66

    Beautiful cinematography

  • @vernonmadsen3744
    @vernonmadsen3744 Před 2 lety +16

    I found this song years ago.
    Each and every time it sets me back . When our kids where little we where stressed and wanted them to grow up but now that they are grown up we can only dream of slowing it up to that moment they wanted us, needed us and now they know it all.
    I miss them deeply but I know I did my part the best I could. I gave depth, desire, attention, encouragement and most of all my love from the depths of my heart. They may never see this but Shandra, Mia, Shane, Kaya and Ivy you all are the deepest part of my heart and as I fade from this life you will always be my heart. I love you beyond my breath. ❤️❤️❤️

  • @Masia315
    @Masia315 Před 2 lety +51

    The real fans have been here before any movie just glad to see his finally getting the recognition he deserves

  • @dustfreequeen5151
    @dustfreequeen5151 Před 3 lety +4

    "Wear your afro like your backbone"! Whew......chile!!!!!🙌🏾✊🏾🙏🏽 That hit my soul!

  • @sharistewart1337
    @sharistewart1337 Před 5 lety +70

    Song alone already pulls at the emotions, but the visual and the voice together brings the tears.

  • @ikemefunaokolo8320
    @ikemefunaokolo8320 Před 3 lety +51

    This is the deepest song I've ever listened to, it sinks so deep in my soul that I can't help but let my heart cry publicly. J. Banks thanks so much for this beautiful and legendary piece of art🙏🏽.

  • @EvelynDaniel413
    @EvelynDaniel413 Před 3 dny +56

    Deadlift workout music right here 💖 *a u t h e n t I c v i e w s* 💖 dun took Jacob Banks oFf 2 da big leagues and for dat I will always be super grate

  • @msfiggs3030
    @msfiggs3030 Před 2 lety +11

    This video brought me to tears. I use to tell my last child that. Then he was killed on Mother's Day 1997 at 17. I saw his blood everywhere in the car as it sat there in ER entrance. God Bless ALL of you and Happy safe New Year.🙏🎊🎶🎉👏🥰

    • @raycorey
      @raycorey Před 2 lety +2

      Sorry for your loss, I cannot imagine this happening to any parent. God bless you.

    • @LegendaryCl
      @LegendaryCl Před rokem +2

      Reading your comment while listening to this song really brought tears to my eyes 😭😭, God bless your son

  • @DJPAULRYAN
    @DJPAULRYAN Před 4 lety +13

    I’ve haven’t been moved so much by a song I’m so long, I’m a DJ and play so many different tracks and there are so many tracks that are breathtaking but this song has something special .... it’s absolutely amazing .... I’m blown away xxxx

  • @myadeviant
    @myadeviant Před 4 lety +52

    One of the sadest songs I've ever heard. I have listened to it as my mum was going to die 3 month ago and it was the first one, I had listen to since the moment of her death.
    Thank you, Jacob. For following me along the hardest way of my life.
    "The moon will come..."
    Sincerely,
    Maya

    • @thenamarie9108
      @thenamarie9108 Před 4 lety +1

      💜

    • @TheShuaib93
      @TheShuaib93 Před 3 lety +1

      I'm sorry to her this, may she rest in peace

    • @myadeviant
      @myadeviant Před 3 lety

      @@TheShuaib93 thank you very much. May you live in peace, brother.

    • @gge9109
      @gge9109 Před 3 lety +1

      keep living Beloved ...Everything will be great in Jesus Christ Name🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

    • @myadeviant
      @myadeviant Před 3 lety

      @@gge9109 🙏❤️

  • @delorasledge2492
    @delorasledge2492 Před 3 lety +26

    "What I've learned from a mirror, Look too hard and you'll find you a stranger...Don't grow up on me
    Keep that backstroke in your Afro, Don't you grow up on me...Wear that Afro like your backbone..."
    I can't hear this song enough.

  • @LadyKaruna
    @LadyKaruna Před 3 lety +13

    This man... Honestly it's like he injects life itself in every song. I can't believe how much emotion you can feel in his music. It is unbelievable powerful. Amazing artist!!!!

    • @harrycavill8177
      @harrycavill8177 Před 2 lety

      Yes it was so amazing
      I cried too 😭
      Who's cuttin onions
      How are you doing Dear?

    • @user-hl7sm7fm7e
      @user-hl7sm7fm7e Před 4 měsíci

      It's like everytime I listen to this song it makes me cry

  • @georgexervas8525
    @georgexervas8525 Před 4 lety +4

    I just want to say a huge thank you for writing that beautiful song.
    We need to realize that time flies and we have to take a step back, relax and enjoy all the beautiful moments that we have with our people and our parents.

  • @mohamedshuhaib3698
    @mohamedshuhaib3698 Před 2 lety +3

    the movie FATHERHOOD brought me here
    Damn this song is just Awsome ❤

  • @sameerpandey4805
    @sameerpandey4805 Před 2 lety +4

    Fatherhood made me listen this again again and with teary eyes .. 😭

  • @virtualspacenaut
    @virtualspacenaut Před 5 lety +16

    i only sleep on my bed not on mr jacob banks.
    this is poetry. *he* is poetry.

  • @territrim6867
    @territrim6867 Před 5 lety +27

    This song brought on deep thought... Every verse has real truth in it. If only we could slow up.

  • @arnoldngwu
    @arnoldngwu Před 2 lety +5

    Whose here on father's day coz they miss their pops. . . Happy father's day Dad. Keep resting.

    • @rushyamir
      @rushyamir Před 2 lety +3

      I do, I wasnt big on Father's Day when he was alive mostly cos he didnt make a big deal about fathers day. Watched this on Father's Day and I couldnt miss him more. Rest up pops.

  • @leemari7695
    @leemari7695 Před 2 lety +6

    This artiste is so underrated😩I heard this song is Kevin Hart’s movie and been obsessed.

  • @6ear_rsa
    @6ear_rsa Před 5 lety +171

    This song makes me wanna light a cigarette, smoke and cry.
    That time I don't even smoke.

  • @penielkivuyo304
    @penielkivuyo304 Před 5 lety +10

    "What I've learnt from the ocean
    Hard to dance and rejoice in the motion
    Let the sun have its moment
    The moon will come."
    This is rich J.B

  • @kamilaewska1663
    @kamilaewska1663 Před 2 měsíci +1

    ‘Love is a decision… the choice is yours’ ❤❤❤

  • @eddie_cooper
    @eddie_cooper Před 2 lety +14

    As a father of 4 sons I really feel this song in my soul 🙌🏻 they grow up way to fast

  • @B2U23
    @B2U23 Před 3 lety +9

    I've been listening to this song for a minute but it hits different when your little brother is in ICU from a car accident, in a drug induced coma, medically paralyzed, and possible brain damage.🥺 I am so so so sad and angry. I am sad because as a big sister, I haven't always kept contact. He is one of the sibilings that I trust and confide in but it's like a dream. Weeks ago we were talking about life improvement and now this. Slow up. Don't grow up on me.
    People, take the time to ENJOY your life. The moon will be sure to shine and when it does, there will be sad times that come with it. I can think of all of the woulda, coulda, shouldas in the world and it still won't make my brother better right now.
    Don't be in such a rush to grow up and get the that place of "where you think you should be in your life" because you miss the beauty along the way. 😔

    • @ansesta606
      @ansesta606 Před 3 lety

      Speedy recovery, your sibling will be well soon.

    • @B2U23
      @B2U23 Před 2 lety

      @@ansesta606 thank you, he passed away a year ago today.

  • @samuela2514
    @samuela2514 Před 5 lety +45

    We’ve been blessed again

  • @brandon-mirandabywater3209

    I accidentally clicked this... I was looking back through my recommended and his voice gave me chills so glad I found this.

  • @charleskamau1177
    @charleskamau1177 Před 2 lety +9

    Here after Fatherhood. KEVIN HEART STAY BLESSED MAAN,What I’ve learned from a traveler there’s no road leads to nirvana. There’s a world to discover, but home is love 💕 Don’t grow up on me

  • @lillianahenderson
    @lillianahenderson Před 3 lety +7

    "There's a world to discover, but home is love." 🙌

  • @galanallen7339
    @galanallen7339 Před 3 lety +16

    "...every Man is a Son to a Daughter but we only remember when we see their blood." WOW!

  • @fly2close2thesun
    @fly2close2thesun Před 10 dny +2

    Final scene of last episode of The Responder, this song made that scene so powerful.

  • @kamijenkins4202
    @kamijenkins4202 Před rokem +4

    Sobbing like a baby over here!! 😭You got me in my feelings soooo good!! Love this song. And to my 22 year old son, Skylar Dane....Slow up homie, Mama loves you. Home is LOVE

  • @BahamaWynters
    @BahamaWynters Před 5 lety +7

    Thank you Vevo for showing true close captioning, Deaf/hard of-hearing community appreciates the respect.

  • @katehutchings6039
    @katehutchings6039 Před 4 lety +6

    If you are not touched by this Beautiful and haunting song, u must not have the ability to feel at all. I love everything that Jacob sings. He's a real music artist and we need more.

  • @Alexandra-sk1sd
    @Alexandra-sk1sd Před 2 lety +11

    That pause at 3:13 and those beats after are incredible

    • @raycorey
      @raycorey Před 2 lety

      I LOVE that exact part. My chest pumps out everytime and I feel like crying.

    • @enyinnaya737
      @enyinnaya737 Před 2 lety

      oh you know this too!

  • @Beartoejr
    @Beartoejr Před 2 lety +5

    Tears of joy. This song deserves more credit. It took to long for me to find this
    again. Bless you🙏🏾

  • @silendrasiff2336
    @silendrasiff2336 Před 3 lety +4

    “Love is just a decision.. the choice is yours...” wow ❤️😭🙌🏻

  • @papalouche
    @papalouche Před 5 lety +88

    Clicked on it so fast. Album is a blast, I’ve been listening to at least 3 times a day.