Special Ed - I Got It Made (Official Video)

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  • čas přidán 25. 09. 2016
  • Watch the official video for "I Got It Made" by Special Ed
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    Lyrics:
    I'm your idol the highest title numero uno
    I'm not a puerto rican but i'm speakin so that you know
    And understand i got the gift of speech
    And it's a blessin
    So listen to the lesson i preach
    I talk sense condensed into the form of a poem
    Full of knowledge from my toes to the top of my dome
    I'm kinda young but my tongue speaks maturity
    I'm not a child i don't need nothin for security
    I get paid when my record is played--to put it short
    #SpecialEd #IGotItMade #OfficialVideo
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  • @VincentConard
    @VincentConard Před 4 lety +4948

    Dude was bragging about buying a new car every other month while standing in a junkyard. There was no need to rent a Lamborghini for a video shoot back then. No need to fake floss in the 80’s-90’s. No need to be vulgar, or ostentatious. Special Ed just painted vivid word pictures and we partied along with his lyrical imagery. Brilliant!

    • @SH-bt5it
      @SH-bt5it Před 4 lety +49

      Vince Conard right 🤷🏾‍♀️

    • @rathecreator4047
      @rathecreator4047 Před 4 lety +86

      I like how corny the video was bc he was actin out most of what he said but they ain't have big money. I really like the end wit the baby alligator😉🤴✌

    • @jonesoverton9209
      @jonesoverton9209 Před 4 lety +98

      exactly, he didn't have to bullshit,and he could still paint a picture in your head, and it's 2020

    • @tommyjewels5115
      @tommyjewels5115 Před 4 lety +126

      No flashy jewelry, cash flashing, crazy outfit, auto tune, or twerkin... just straight talent, fast fwd today it’s pure image over talent and I can’t understand half these rappers what they sayin smh

    • @israelcastelan4012
      @israelcastelan4012 Před 4 lety +96

      A lot of people neglect the fact that this was before rap/Hip-Hop blew up. These MC’s were always bragging because this a competitive activity. It’s in his lyrics. Once rap went commercial, materialism dominated and there was no need in showing lyrical skill. That’s why today’s rappers don’t need skill. That’s why they don’t have the same subject matter. All that’s left now is materialism and showing off what they possess hence all the flashy stuff. Trust, I like when rappers are humble and are about the culture, but that’s the way this music evolved. Hate most of it, but no need to act surprised by the “vulgarity”. Like my boi 2pac said, “things change and that’s the way it is”.

  • @DDylast
    @DDylast Před 4 lety +2387

    Special Ed one of the most underrated rappers. His wordplay was crazy.

  • @ryanbrown5637
    @ryanbrown5637 Před měsícem +48

    "I'm talented, yes I'm gifted. Never boosted or shoplifted".

  • @stoplying2267
    @stoplying2267 Před 9 měsíci +173

    New York rappers had a high intellect at young age!
    Ed was 15 when he wrote this

  • @frankiegunnz8066
    @frankiegunnz8066 Před 3 lety +1848

    He was 16 spitting better than 99% of the rappers of today!

  • @rocknrap12
    @rocknrap12 Před 7 lety +4539

    This is why I hate when ppl excuse these rappers today by saying they're not lyrical because they're young. Special Ed was 16-17 while recording this album, Nas was 17-18 while recording Illmatic, Mobb Deep was 20 while recording The Infamous, and not to mention Joey Badass was 16 while recording 1999. Age is never an excuse for ignorance.

    • @olbranch
      @olbranch Před 7 lety +115

      Right on. I used the same analogy a few weeks ago..

    • @jeanninebuford402
      @jeanninebuford402 Před 7 lety +4

      rocknrap12

    • @KaizerMan
      @KaizerMan Před 7 lety +91

      Nas was actually 19/20 when recording Illmatic but yeah same concept.

    • @marcellcelect453
      @marcellcelect453 Před 7 lety +108

      rocknrap12 outkast was 17, biggie 20

    • @stone5578
      @stone5578 Před 7 lety +45

      New York city rap

  • @ronnierogers-uk9zg
    @ronnierogers-uk9zg Před 4 měsíci +712

    WHO LISTENING IN 2024

  • @sarahjanelara8046
    @sarahjanelara8046 Před rokem +370

    I’m turning 47 this year. I still turn to them and the hip hop of this time to take me back. I’m so glad I grew up in this era.

    • @efbg5184
      @efbg5184 Před rokem +5

      I’m 29 and was born in 93 but this is fire and way ahead of its time

    • @BekkaPoo
      @BekkaPoo Před rokem +5

      I graduated HS in 93! I always say I'm the same age as hip hop.

    • @BL-ie2xl
      @BL-ie2xl Před 10 měsíci +3

      92' here...hell yeh@@BekkaPoo

    • @john1987805
      @john1987805 Před 10 měsíci +2

      It's cause you got it made

    • @elizabethwashington3059
      @elizabethwashington3059 Před 10 měsíci

      Me too

  • @ayeshaharris5122
    @ayeshaharris5122 Před 5 lety +1390

    If you grew up in the 80's & The 90's then You Had it Made🤗🤗

    • @oochiewally2783
      @oochiewally2783 Před 5 lety +19

      Shyt not me i was poor as shyt..when ppl were rocking Jordan's in the 80s..i was rocking kangaroos and Olympians

    • @southerngirl225
      @southerngirl225 Před 5 lety +6

      Indeed!

    • @CTSaints89
      @CTSaints89 Před 5 lety +3

      Wally Sterg Yup with zipper on the side of the shoe! ✊

    • @ABULLAOTS
      @ABULLAOTS Před 5 lety +2

      Ayesha Harris why thank you

    • @D.Z.A.-kp8lf
      @D.Z.A.-kp8lf Před 5 lety +6

      70s also

  • @eklektikTechno
    @eklektikTechno Před 3 lety +2018

    It’s hard to believe that we’re all late 40’s or early 50’s now and this type of hip hop is gone

    • @eloozhunz
      @eloozhunz Před 3 lety +46

      Facts

    • @cheayunju
      @cheayunju Před 3 lety +47

      Yeah man. But this was our teens shit. I idealistic. Cosby stuff

    • @mikegeee3319
      @mikegeee3319 Před 3 lety +89

      We were the shyt...1991-1998 absolutely the best!

    • @sgg_02x
      @sgg_02x Před 3 lety +63

      Im 19 and this hip hop was long gone and its sad to hear and see that because hip hop and old school rap was the best

    • @cheayunju
      @cheayunju Před 3 lety +27

      @@sgg_02x Hey man. None was the best. It is all part of a continuous thing that tries to improve on itself.
      There are classics of the past, and classics yet made

  • @JustUdoro
    @JustUdoro Před 9 měsíci +335

    WHO IS HERE AFTER WATCHING HIM ON DRINK CHAMPS 2023?! This song is seriously uplifting…full of affirmations. Taking the time to listen to each word…I LOVE IT!!❤️

    • @AntLive-lu5qx
      @AntLive-lu5qx Před 9 měsíci +11

      Came right to it after watching Drink Champs! I always liked this song but I never really knew a lot about Special Ed and that Drink Champs episode taught me a lot about him, he seems very knowledgeable and a good dude!

    • @So_Cato
      @So_Cato Před 9 měsíci +2

      Me

    • @mandrellrob7141
      @mandrellrob7141 Před 9 měsíci +6

      Yes we had real hip hop back then.

    • @bakulubaka8661
      @bakulubaka8661 Před 9 měsíci +3

      Yup !

    • @andremackriel1329
      @andremackriel1329 Před 9 měsíci +8

      I literally just watched him in drink champs and here I am...😂

  • @fashlate97
    @fashlate97 Před 11 měsíci +119

    Happy 50th Birthday Hip-Hop! 🎙 Thank You Special Ed! 🙏🏾

  • @sliimmbandiitt1612
    @sliimmbandiitt1612 Před 4 lety +2387

    "i'm outspoken, my language is broken into a slang but it's just the dialect that i select when i hang" greatest rap line of all time and that definitely explains the hood. #timeless

  • @marieonlyme
    @marieonlyme Před 3 lety +1860

    My brother Edwin passed away in 2009. When I was driving away from after visiting his gravesite, this song came on. Just knowing how he was a big fan of Special Ed, felt like he was showing me a sign 💖

    • @mulliganstew72
      @mulliganstew72 Před 3 lety +40

      Awwww perfect ❤️ God bless Angel.

    • @hopetrnr0
      @hopetrnr0 Před 3 lety +49

      Oh that's EXACTLY what he was doing!

    • @Ken-iu2zp
      @Ken-iu2zp Před 3 lety +19

      May your brother rip....

    • @nblake7777
      @nblake7777 Před 3 lety +38

      I agree with you that was a sign and my condolences

    • @nicoleross7726
      @nicoleross7726 Před 3 lety +24

      Awwwh I’m so sorry for your loss

  • @barty2381
    @barty2381 Před rokem +342

    This dude was so articulate and mad talented!
    I listen to all his records today on vinyl here in the U.K, Im 50 years and still flying the true Hip Hop flag loud and proud!

    • @wayne9077
      @wayne9077 Před rokem +8

      I'm 55yrs & this joint still bangs hard!

    • @demetriusmixon4141
      @demetriusmixon4141 Před rokem +10

      Me too. I'm 58.

    • @Robbover
      @Robbover Před rokem +8

      Yes sir!!! 57 in the house!

    • @k.aliazad4388
      @k.aliazad4388 Před 7 měsíci

      50+ and still listening to this shit??????
      As Mr T would say:
      "I Pity The Fool!!!!!!" 👎🏾

    • @getoheisman1776
      @getoheisman1776 Před 6 měsíci +4

      I'm 48 we had the best of all things lifestyle music movies and having fun.

  • @ancientstar879
    @ancientstar879 Před měsícem +5

    Most underrated hip hop artists of all time

  • @edawg9962
    @edawg9962 Před 4 lety +815

    One of the hardest beats in the history of hip hop.......

    • @chicago773williams5
      @chicago773williams5 Před 4 lety +12

      Facts

    • @edawg9962
      @edawg9962 Před 3 lety +22

      @Black lodge you're not gonna change my opinion, dude

    • @edawg9962
      @edawg9962 Před 3 lety +10

      lodge those are good choices but those beats came out at least 5 years later.....I always give a lil more credit to the originators back in the 80's....remember, this beat came out in 88/89....of course other beats years down the road might sound more "hard" but they should since music is suppose to evolve....its like comparing Rakim and Tupac....rappers from 2 different eras but one was clearly influenced by the other....same thing with beats

    • @edawg9962
      @edawg9962 Před 3 lety +14

      @Black lodge and I said ONE of the hardest beats, meaning there are others....good lord!

    • @edawg9962
      @edawg9962 Před 3 lety +6

      @Black lodge so why you felt the need to tell me this if you weren't trying to change my mind?.... my initial comment was an MY opinion, just leave it at that....

  • @shannruff4466
    @shannruff4466 Před rokem +582

    My mom was born in 67 n me I was born in 94. She died in 16 😢. Best believe she played this jawn every day until then and this song is embedded in my brain. Today is her birthday so I had to blast this jawn

  • @Dcstarrdom
    @Dcstarrdom Před 9 měsíci +19

    “I Got It Made” 🤴🏾 🙌🏾
    Numero Uno 🥇

  • @kmother19
    @kmother19 Před 4 měsíci +14

    "i got a frog" bars

  • @ninobrown5363
    @ninobrown5363 Před 3 lety +122

    That Man said " I'm not a Puerto Rican but I'm speaking so that Ju-Know" 🔥 🔥🔥🔥

  • @jessedemayo4883
    @jessedemayo4883 Před 2 lety +847

    Not only are the lyrics timeless but the dancers are killing it in the video

    • @brucegreen5751
      @brucegreen5751 Před rokem +19

      He was the first to completely cap and rap about flossing 😂

    • @stephencook7337
      @stephencook7337 Před rokem +18

      Ikr I suddenly feel like doing the running-man 😂

    • @RapFanatic4ever
      @RapFanatic4ever Před rokem +4

      I woulda liked to see a little more breakin though honestly

    • @flexman70
      @flexman70 Před rokem +3

      @Dom Sansotta tbh at this time and space, breakdancing was already played out as an 80s thing. This is the 90s vibe already in fruition. Dancing was a bit chill with Bobby Brown flow, not too crazy or animated, a bit before the Soul Brothers hit the scene.

    • @rastaman1873
      @rastaman1873 Před rokem +1

      Gotta break it down when I hear dis beat yo....

  • @pcsmchurch
    @pcsmchurch Před 2 měsíci +21

    This song will never get old. Lyrics are great. Brings me back.

  • @rubenace23
    @rubenace23 Před 10 měsíci +67

    I am a Puerto Rican and im commenting so that you know

  • @scopes2423
    @scopes2423 Před 6 lety +627

    *“I’m kinda young but my tongue speaks maturity”*

  • @woodsoncircle
    @woodsoncircle Před rokem +310

    “I’m wise because I rise to the top of my grade, wanted peace ☮️ on earth so to GOD I prayed”. Dope lyrics. Not that mumble rap bullshit you hear nowadays.

    • @DaytimeNightmare
      @DaytimeNightmare Před rokem +2

      Get-toe ngs rap now who were raised by get-toe ngs....... 🍇👈👈 alot of those 90sbrappers had Church moms....l .... it was the kids chasing the streets....... the kids rapping now....parents kinda CT like them

    • @NotoriousBK
      @NotoriousBK Před 7 měsíci +2

      FACTS!!!!!!

    • @mesinah8315
      @mesinah8315 Před 4 měsíci +3

      PREACH!😂❤❤

    • @michaelvarencemikemillz7114
      @michaelvarencemikemillz7114 Před 4 měsíci +1

      So True Thank you Well Spoken." FYI Special Ed And Big Ale Paid Homage Nas& Biggie. 🎶👑🗽💯

    • @michaelvarencemikemillz7114
      @michaelvarencemikemillz7114 Před 4 měsíci

      💯💯💯

  • @mikejejenich-pb5zx
    @mikejejenich-pb5zx Před 7 měsíci +6

    Its a crime. 🎤. That this guy. Isnt talked about or recognized. Enough. 👋. He contributed. To the golden era of rap the 80s and 90s.

  • @lolabunny1157
    @lolabunny1157 Před 5 měsíci +23

    Still here in 2024❤❤❤

  • @jamesdee4880
    @jamesdee4880 Před 6 lety +817

    "i'm outspoken, my language is broken into a slang but it's just the dialect that i select when i hang" bruh that rhyme

  • @demetriassapphirellc8935
    @demetriassapphirellc8935 Před 4 lety +2316

    Who still jamming in 2020?

  • @ShephSteph2544
    @ShephSteph2544 Před rokem +26

    Special Ed was truly gifted

  • @GuyWithTheThingOnTheTable

    "I wanted peace on Earth so to God I prayed.."

  • @johnsjones6275
    @johnsjones6275 Před 7 lety +723

    Sadd how special Ed is soooo sleep on as one of the greatest lyricist of his day like he never gets mentioned... Like this if u agree

  • @philderrick6305
    @philderrick6305 Před 4 lety +651

    When rap was coherent and intelligent

    • @theresadouglas4342
      @theresadouglas4342 Před 3 lety +7

      AMEN

    • @prodfalling
      @prodfalling Před 3 lety +13

      it still is, you just need to look

    • @RC-bs6eb
      @RC-bs6eb Před 3 lety +5

      He calls himself Special Ed and here you are praising his lyrics as intelligent 🤣

    • @justinsharpe1912
      @justinsharpe1912 Před 3 lety +11

      @@RC-bs6eb he better then your favorite rapper and all these rappers have silly names

    • @RC-bs6eb
      @RC-bs6eb Před 3 lety +4

      @@justinsharpe1912 do you have a point? Or was that lost with your sense of humor?
      Who is my favorite rapper? You have no idea because I haven't said.

  • @seanfrank32
    @seanfrank32 Před rokem +13

    One of the best hip hop tracks ever.

  • @lolawhite2769
    @lolawhite2769 Před rokem +24

    This song will ALWAYS be FIRE!!!!!

  • @jcbirdman74
    @jcbirdman74 Před 3 lety +510

    We grew up in the best era of hip hop, great music, great memories.

  • @frederickallgood7592
    @frederickallgood7592 Před 7 lety +179

    no cursing or disrespecting black women mother of the earth just awesome talent

  • @AStacks512
    @AStacks512 Před 8 měsíci +17

    My nephew is born in 08 and it always surprises me as a 43 year old man that this is his absolute favorite song. He always tell me Uncle Aaron throw on Special Ed I got it made.

  • @FCA1975
    @FCA1975 Před rokem +41

    One of the most underrated hip hop tracks ever. The flow, the content, the ability to put it together so smoothly. Classic.

  • @orthotech9758
    @orthotech9758 Před 7 lety +366

    He recorded this album when he was 16 and it was released on his 17th birthday. In this song we hear Special Ed say, "I'm wise because I rise to the top of my grade. Wanted peace on Earth, so to God I prayed." Some of these young rappers now can't put two words together to make an intelligible phrase.

    • @toddmaek5436
      @toddmaek5436 Před 6 lety +14

      Sheeeeee-it the current president of the united states can't put "two words together to make an intelligible phrase" so........I mean what's really going on?

    • @melliemel32
      @melliemel32 Před 6 lety +1

      Ortho Tech exactly!!!!!!

    • @rusemode
      @rusemode Před 6 lety

      Todd Maek is intelligence overrated?

    • @keithdowdy2324
      @keithdowdy2324 Před 6 lety

      Ortho Tech facts

    • @keithdowdy2324
      @keithdowdy2324 Před 6 lety

      Facts

  • @oliviarainbow2355
    @oliviarainbow2355 Před 3 lety +255

    So nobody talking about those dance moves...yes we did that in 80s-90s. Proud to have grown up in this era.

    • @jamescargill7975
      @jamescargill7975 Před 2 lety +4

      "think just blink and I made a million rhymes just imagine if you blink a million times, dam I'll be paid, I got it made."

    • @nickcc2003
      @nickcc2003 Před 2 lety

      You're talking about the moves, I don't understand your post.

    • @rogfusionkid
      @rogfusionkid Před 2 lety +1

      Why should people talk about the dance moves? There's nothing particularly new there, Fred Astaire was doing "Hip hop" dance moves in the 1930s

    • @lacaragilmore4599
      @lacaragilmore4599 Před 3 měsíci

      Ditto❤❤❤❤

    • @ReRe-kr1ht
      @ReRe-kr1ht Před 2 měsíci

      Roger Rabbit & The Cabbage Patch Kid was too lit 😅

  • @curtisdavis5322
    @curtisdavis5322 Před rokem +25

    Classic never gets old

  • @Desertoasisstudios
    @Desertoasisstudios Před 7 měsíci +16

    Special ed is better than most rappers of 2023 , this shit banging!!

    • @AbrahamPalmer-wj5cb
      @AbrahamPalmer-wj5cb Před 5 měsíci +1

      Pretty much all especially the new upcoming rappers that no one knows about or cares about in today's time.

  • @cash8361
    @cash8361 Před 2 lety +47

    "I'm outspoken my language is broken into a slang but it's just the dialect that I select when I when I hang" cmon now🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @thehumphriesfamily1691
    @thehumphriesfamily1691 Před 3 lety +528

    One of the greatest lyrical songs ever made. Ed is a lyrical genius.

    • @marcojeffries8375
      @marcojeffries8375 Před 2 lety +21

      This is real hip hop not hip slop that they rap now days bs now

    • @thisbigblacdingdang6135
      @thisbigblacdingdang6135 Před 2 lety +2

      💯

    • @kt-dy8qw
      @kt-dy8qw Před 2 lety +9

      Listen carefully to his lyrical genus, score arrangement and video, best part was the way he played musical "leap frog" (I make all the money the rhymes I invent, "you" burn "me", really?) by riffin' [while apparently reppin'] all the marketing campaigns that he was spoofing . . . Cascade, Parkay etc. , I. GOT. IT. MADE. Wish today's 16 year olds would get it!

    • @Joelpittman84
      @Joelpittman84 Před 2 lety +2

      Let me just clarify I’m not a fan of new age rap in any way (grew up on mid to late 90’s) but if you think this is one of the greatest lyrical songs ever made you sir are still free basing on that good crack from the 80’s 😂 you clearly are stuck in a nostalgic bubble in rap and don’t know hip hop in general

    • @thehumphriesfamily1691
      @thehumphriesfamily1691 Před 2 lety +8

      @@Joelpittman84 first of all, what's with the insults? We're strangers on the internet. You can't have a conversation without insults? Second, you said all of that without giving any explanation to prove your point, so you really said nothing. If you're going to talk like this, at least explain why you have that viewpoint. So lets hear it. "Enlighten" us.

  • @rizzlc1
    @rizzlc1 Před 18 dny +1

    Special Ed is DEFINITELY underrated!!!

  • @justintime8922
    @justintime8922 Před 4 měsíci +31

    Teenagers sounded like grown men back then

  • @CodyCole80
    @CodyCole80 Před 6 lety +510

    I thought Ed was in his twenties when this dropped. Never knew he was only 16 because he spoke articulately and had a grownup swag. Teen rappers today speak like they can barely put a sentence together.

    • @syreiasneadbibbs8180
      @syreiasneadbibbs8180 Před 6 lety +8

      U right about that so sad uuugghhh they barely can read sad future glad i grew up n the era i did

    • @nookguy4318
      @nookguy4318 Před 6 lety +18

      me to. i thought he was 19 or 20. He did speak very proper. this back when rappers talked completely and with a full grown sentence in interviews. Today's rappers interviews they don't even be knowing half the words.

    • @lisalisa1736
      @lisalisa1736 Před 5 lety +1

      Nook Guy lol, so true.

    • @nookguy4318
      @nookguy4318 Před 5 lety +1

      Dopekid99 yeah i know.

    • @nookguy4318
      @nookguy4318 Před 5 lety +3

      Dopekid99 i didnt expect he was 16 though.

  • @chrispate9855
    @chrispate9855 Před 4 lety +393

    YOU should've been around when it FIRST dropped... oooh man.

  • @jimmydatrackstar
    @jimmydatrackstar Před 4 měsíci +3

    This is hiphop! I hope one day: they separate the drill murder music of today from actually hiphop/rap. This is a pure classic

  • @TimeisReel
    @TimeisReel Před 8 měsíci +9

    One of the Coldest Rap Songs...Ever !!! Never gets Old. 🎵

  • @coreycokepolk9483
    @coreycokepolk9483 Před 4 lety +490

    Just listened to this 4 straight times. 50 year old brother. This still rocks.

    • @theuglyman275
      @theuglyman275 Před 3 lety +6

      43 here, fam... i feels u

    • @proctorjunior14
      @proctorjunior14 Před 3 lety +4

      Yeah same here I keep replaying it lol

    • @6lobanegra0
      @6lobanegra0 Před 3 lety +4

      60 year old woman--I remember when it came out---Still Good

    • @bioniccop40
      @bioniccop40 Před 3 lety +3

      I feel you man I'm 50 and I was Break Dancer back in the late 70's till the mid-80's

    • @thevalleyjoe559
      @thevalleyjoe559 Před 3 lety +3

      Turned 48 in February and it's still in every playlist I make....1988 was a good year for Hip Hop....Special Ed "The Super Duper Star"

  • @jennibug973
    @jennibug973 Před 4 lety +344

    This was the most simplest video ever! This was the shit back in the day. That’s the only time you could talk about having it “made” while in a junk yard. Not one scene was made indoors. It was all about the music, vibes, and energy back then!!! I miss those days.

    • @robbyg4777
      @robbyg4777 Před 4 lety +2

      Girl.....i watch this at least twice a yr

    • @streetlavaent1951
      @streetlavaent1951 Před 3 lety +1

      Exactly bae

    • @chaingjones6415
      @chaingjones6415 Před 3 lety

      Facts💯

    • @theuglyman275
      @theuglyman275 Před 3 lety +4

      FACTS!! this is what true hip hop was about back then.. 43 here and still loving this track

    • @sandraruiz3834
      @sandraruiz3834 Před 3 lety

      Yes! Literally standing and walking around and killing it in the outdoors! This was a great time to be alive in hip hop!

  • @Shellxo420
    @Shellxo420 Před rokem +54

    My dad introduced me to this song and I’ve been playing it ever since! I love old rap music especially when they’re telling a story ❤

  • @Nate01_
    @Nate01_ Před 4 měsíci +40

    REAL RAP UNLIKE TODAY'S CRAP

  • @onslaughtretired6340
    @onslaughtretired6340 Před 5 lety +637

    shout out to all the MCs that did not have to cuss to prove their lyrical genius...

    • @jerleneh.
      @jerleneh. Před 5 lety +6

      @JEROMY PRUDEN my man... Now that's what's up!!

    • @wakim55
      @wakim55 Před 4 lety

    • @brentjames6927
      @brentjames6927 Před 4 lety

      Mic controller yes our communication

    • @shirleyharris2438
      @shirleyharris2438 Před 4 lety +3

      Will Smith

    • @joehjackman
      @joehjackman Před 4 lety +10

      Yep you don't have to swear to make good hip hop music. That kid got it made ✌️

  • @anonymoususer2138
    @anonymoususer2138 Před 3 lety +354

    I was born in 2005 but I’m obsessed with the 80s and 90s. The movies and music is just iconic

  • @marcelgob3813
    @marcelgob3813 Před rokem +22

    One of my favorites songs. This is or was a prime example of a young King ahead of his time. My generation rocks I'm 45 and this song still sounds dope.

  • @saifhasan4481
    @saifhasan4481 Před rokem +3

    No mumble rubbish. This is proper hip hop

  • @straightcashhomey1261
    @straightcashhomey1261 Před 3 lety +212

    Dude was young AF and his flow was on point. Plus, that’s still a dope jacket

  • @selfsufficient1876
    @selfsufficient1876 Před 2 lety +27

    “I’m outspoken my language is broken into a slang but it’s just the dialect that I elect when I hang “ 🔥 🔥

  • @aarongreen8325
    @aarongreen8325 Před rokem +1

    No rapper in history bragged more about what they got than Special Ed in one song and it's 2023 😂 GOAT!

  • @johnrumancik538
    @johnrumancik538 Před 7 měsíci +2

    No rediculous jewelry, no flashy cars, no women with their asses hanging out,no cursing, this dude got it done with talent

  • @BeNothingg
    @BeNothingg Před 6 lety +267

    Now this is what you call BARS

  • @davisdowell1986
    @davisdowell1986 Před rokem +292

    That second verse was crazy and way ahead of its time. Dude SNAPPED!! 🔥

  • @barbaragordon6177
    @barbaragordon6177 Před 3 měsíci +5

    He said "I gotta frog" 😂 These bars are different

  • @allanasmith3867
    @allanasmith3867 Před rokem +11

    One of the best rap songs still today in 2023.

  • @CulturedWhiteBoy
    @CulturedWhiteBoy Před 7 lety +51

    This should have 3 trillion views!

    • @evalsoftserver
      @evalsoftserver Před 6 lety

      Special ED was Underated because he was One of the first NOT COMPLETELT "AFRICAN AMERICAN" Rapper

    • @CulturedWhiteBoy
      @CulturedWhiteBoy Před 6 lety

      The greatest era of rap.

  • @hunnybug28
    @hunnybug28 Před rokem +29

    His rapping is actually flawless

  • @georgehenry76
    @georgehenry76 Před rokem +2

    “I’m talented, yes I’m gifted..never boosted, never shop lifted”.. 👏

  • @GoodVibesNewlevel2023
    @GoodVibesNewlevel2023 Před 2 měsíci +9

    My generation. 🤚🏾

  • @justintime8922
    @justintime8922 Před 4 lety +195

    This has to be the most underrated hip hop song ever.

    • @rathecreator4047
      @rathecreator4047 Před 4 lety +12

      Naw....Everybody from back in my day still rock this or talk about this one.😍 Matter fact, I was just in a lyft we were talkin bout old school. The driver said U know what's my shit....I got it made n we started rappin it word for word. Hip hop spitter

    • @interioroutlines506
      @interioroutlines506 Před 4 lety +7

      bonafide classic

    • @gregc7699
      @gregc7699 Před 4 lety +2

      People are still numbing it today in 2020 and it has 7.5 million views its deffo not underrated

    • @kreemvision6325
      @kreemvision6325 Před 3 lety +1

      Underratted how? It's a hip hop classic. Everybody has their time in the sun when your track blows up.

    • @wisdomgoesforth
      @wisdomgoesforth Před rokem

      I don't think it's underrated.

  • @dralandralarkins8443
    @dralandralarkins8443 Před 4 lety +285

    The confidence, the lyricism, and smooth flow, this kid was an artist. Everything about this was pure 90s hip hop.

    • @SatanDynastyKiller
      @SatanDynastyKiller Před 4 lety +24

      1989.
      1990s were a lot different than 87-89 era, prolly cos of Nas in 91...

    • @flawed911
      @flawed911 Před 4 lety +21

      Dude beat me to it. I was gonna say this ain't 90's hip hop, this straight late 80's at best. Nas, Big, Pac, Mobb, Wu that's what the 90's sounded like, completely different. Still this is literally one of my favorite rap songs of all-time.

    • @dralandralarkins8443
      @dralandralarkins8443 Před 4 lety +9

      Thank u for informing me OGs lol

    • @FootBall-fp3kb
      @FootBall-fp3kb Před 4 lety +16

      86-89 young bull. Everyone know the difference. And honestly those last 4 years of 80's can compete with any 4 from the 90s.

    • @TheEdub1
      @TheEdub1 Před 3 lety +5

      @@SatanDynastyKiller Not because of Nas because everyone wanted to be gangstas in the 90's.

  • @HeavyOnTheJesus
    @HeavyOnTheJesus Před 3 měsíci +3

    If you was born in the 80's and 90's or earlier and still alive no matter what you been through in life, " You Got It Made "

  • @sirpoppinchuck
    @sirpoppinchuck Před rokem +5

    This era was far more intelligent then for rhymin excellent lyrical content. Special Ed was genius wit it.

  • @Me2times
    @Me2times Před 3 lety +196

    One thing I love about old school hip hop/rap (pre-95) is that they took place at a school setting, mainly high school and college. The videos made you want to stay in school and get an education

    • @waltertucker1489
      @waltertucker1489 Před 2 lety +7

      Dog it looked like my old high school👋🤓you right,,never noticed til you called it,

    • @garybacica5709
      @garybacica5709 Před 2 lety

      When I first saw this decades ago I thought it was John Adams HS in Ozone Park, but that's because I went to that school. But now that I am fifty and wiser, I think it may be a HS in Brooklyn and not Queens. Any body know?

    • @BlaqRainFresh
      @BlaqRainFresh Před rokem

      NO

    • @dr.la-tarricanty6537
      @dr.la-tarricanty6537 Před rokem +2

      Erasmus high school in bk. Doesn’t exist anymore.

    • @QUICKNESSN3
      @QUICKNESSN3 Před rokem +2

      So true. I always told my kids SCHOOL was our meet up spot. Everybody knew everybody's period/class. Lol.
      Man, those were the days..

  • @stacib1199
    @stacib1199 Před 5 lety +188

    Life was GOOD back then. WE HAD it made.!!

  • @joselynjolivet7694
    @joselynjolivet7694 Před rokem +14

    Back when rap was based on pure talent. Love the video, the lyrics, the dancing. Great song

  • @hermanshula9449
    @hermanshula9449 Před 8 měsíci +4

    My language is broken into a slang, but it's just the dialect that I select when I hang

  • @KambizMostofi
    @KambizMostofi Před 2 lety +157

    "I'm wise because I rise to the top of my Grade,
    I wanted peace on earth so to God I prayed,
    Some kids across town thought I was afraid,
    They couldn't harm me I got the Army Brigade,
    I'm not a traitor if what you got is greater I'll trade,
    But maybe later because my waiter made me potato Alligator Soufflé"
    - Special Ed, I Got It Made

  • @rwarren4637
    @rwarren4637 Před 3 lety +345

    I'm talented. Yes I'm GIFTED. Never Boosted. Never Shoplifted. One of the MOST repeated bars in all Rap!✊🏿

    • @3eeyo439
      @3eeyo439 Před 2 lety +5

      Cap lmao

    • @brentjames2425
      @brentjames2425 Před rokem +1

      Sitting in the shade drinking lemonade played in the movie juice special Ed got paid

    • @MsCJones2011
      @MsCJones2011 Před rokem +1

      I've literally never heard anyone else say this line. What other rappers have said it?

    • @gdoubleg8312
      @gdoubleg8312 Před rokem

      Just like aligata souffle

    • @sleepisthecousinofdeath7395
      @sleepisthecousinofdeath7395 Před rokem

      In case y’all were lookin for song that mentions it
      Mastermind- Im talented yes I’m gifted

  • @mctriplefatal
    @mctriplefatal Před 4 měsíci +3

    I know you see people say “if your listening in 2024 your a legend!”
    Nah fam. If you’re listening to this at all you’re a legend. Ed is so underrated and should be talked about more. He was coming up with songs like these and producing for 2Pac at only 15. I’ve even seen the biggest rap fans barely bring him up. So it don’t matter when where or why your listening to this. If you are, your legendary

  • @TClint850
    @TClint850 Před 10 měsíci +4

    My favorite hip-hop legend.. Ed that guy 💯💯🔥

  • @WAVYU5
    @WAVYU5 Před 4 lety +134

    This dude was LIGHT YEARS ahead.his off beat/on beat cadence was never done before.

    • @pejoshy8736
      @pejoshy8736 Před 3 lety +10

      My dude, Special ED WAS not off beat at All, his flow was master level.

    • @kreemvision6325
      @kreemvision6325 Před 3 lety +4

      He wasn't off beat. It's old tech.

    • @k.h.1756
      @k.h.1756 Před 3 lety +9

      He could rhyme on and off the beat, I understand what you meant.

    • @darrenjohnson7857
      @darrenjohnson7857 Před 2 lety +2

      The first :special ED

    • @CodyCole80
      @CodyCole80 Před 2 lety +2

      How was he off beat? Something wrong with your ears.

  • @Tashaten
    @Tashaten Před rokem +217

    Nothing like old school hip hop!! So much respect for our legends!!!

    • @Tashaten
      @Tashaten Před rokem

      @@A_s_k__999 ...I'm sorry I don't understand.Im from America and don't read or speak Arabic. :))

    • @Tashaten
      @Tashaten Před rokem

      @@A_s_k__999 ...Enough of what? Lol

    • @Tashaten
      @Tashaten Před rokem +3

      I've been reminiscing over Special Ed. and Eric B.and Rakim song ( I ain't no Joke) lately.They brings back old school block parties from Beat Street, New York City. We would add them in the mist such fun times.

    • @Tashaten
      @Tashaten Před rokem +1

      MC. THIS IS FOR YOU! czcams.com/video/z9P25Huh5s8/video.html
      These are my fun times, New York back in the days.

  • @vincentoliveri7991
    @vincentoliveri7991 Před rokem +3

    I was blessed to experience this generation.....

  • @gunsntats
    @gunsntats Před 7 měsíci +4

    When a track can stand the test of time, that's artistry. I'm extremely happy that I have this era of music to fall back to. I'll put this track up against ANY track of today.

  • @terryfitz7702
    @terryfitz7702 Před 6 lety +334

    Still listening 30 years later 2018 👊🏾❤️

  • @KChuklez
    @KChuklez Před 7 lety +68

    "and when my dishes got dirty, I got Cascade." Iconic.

  • @Yourcommentisretarded
    @Yourcommentisretarded Před rokem +1

    "I'm ur idol, the highest title, numero uno, I'm not a Puerto Rican but I speak it so that you know" one of the greatest intros ever

  • @msoakee7186
    @msoakee7186 Před měsícem +1

    Not a SINGLE curse word!! 🔥🔥 I was in high school when this song/video was released-- and it STILL bangs in 2024!! 🤩

  • @Moshe.1972
    @Moshe.1972 Před 6 lety +149

    I thank GOD this was my time

    • @raccie7774
      @raccie7774 Před 5 lety +5

      U lucky cause thIs Gen straight Trash

    • @anthonythomas1055
      @anthonythomas1055 Před 5 lety +3

      Feel you cousin..we was BLESSED!!

    • @HRDK-SKLETRMUMMR-MEGTRN
      @HRDK-SKLETRMUMMR-MEGTRN Před 5 lety +1

      I feel very fortunate to have been a youth growing up in this era. However, I don’t see what a so-called non existent imaginary god has any-thing to do with HIP-HOP???? 🐃💩🗑🐑

    • @ricardoperdomo8646
      @ricardoperdomo8646 Před 5 lety +1

      bigmo72 beautiful

    • @KG-uq3so
      @KG-uq3so Před 5 lety +1

      Kaaydeli X lol I am too.. so tired of these new age rappers . Nas said it.. hip hop is dead

  • @coolreem
    @coolreem Před 4 lety +254

    When I was in Junior High School, everyone had these lyrics memorized.

    • @umozo1
      @umozo1 Před 4 lety +1

      biliv!!!!!!!!

    • @Joan1able
      @Joan1able Před 4 lety +1

      cool

    • @jeremystark3350
      @jeremystark3350 Před 4 lety +3

      I can still go word for word with most of the stuff I grew up with in the 1990s, I always wondered if id still like rap when I got old. Well now I'm old and I fucking love it.

    • @mountedpatrolman
      @mountedpatrolman Před 4 lety +1

      Still do

    • @EatinOffMyOwnPlate
      @EatinOffMyOwnPlate Před 4 lety +1

      Facts

  • @lbcoach2295
    @lbcoach2295 Před rokem +3

    Not a single curse to drop a beat. 🔥I miss these days

  • @tontowtoronto5733
    @tontowtoronto5733 Před 2 měsíci +1

    This is the foundation🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

  • @dariangregory6182
    @dariangregory6182 Před 2 lety +69

    You know a rap song is Legendary when you remember every single word decades later.

  • @lavarball8266
    @lavarball8266 Před 7 lety +636

    I'm outspoken my language is broken into a slang, but it's just the dialect that I select when I hang -Lyrically Superior

  • @MEL-ys6ck
    @MEL-ys6ck Před rokem +1

    SPECIAL ED FOREVER ✊🏾

  • @tziporahyisrael7254
    @tziporahyisrael7254 Před 3 měsíci +2

    This is what hip hop is about; a good beat that you can chill or dance to and dope lyrics! The art of storytelling and wordplay is what made early hip hop so amazing.