Michael Kiwanuka - Hero (Official Video)

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    Michael Kiwanuka - Hero (Official Video)
    Directed by CC Wade
    Written by Brian Burton
    Written by Dean Josiah Cover
    Written by Michael Kiwanuka
    Produced by Danger Mouse
    Produced by Inflo
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    Lyrics
    I Won't change my name
    No matter what you call me
    I lost my only friend
    And I'll Grieve you till the end
    Am I Your Hero
    Am I Your Hero How
    To Die a Hero
    Is All That We Know Now
    Am I Your Hero
    Am I Your Hero Now
    Am I Your Hero
    Am I Your Hero Now
    Please Don't Shoot Me Down
    I Loved You Like a Brother
    It's On The News Again
    I Guess They Killed Another
    Am I Your Hero
    Am I Your Hero Now
    To Die A Hero
    Is All That We Know Now
    Oh We All Get Told To Go
    Alone
    Oh We Know It's All For Show
    We Know, We Know
    Am I Your Hero
    Am I Your Hero Now
    To Die a Hero
    Is All That We Know Now
    Am I Your Negro
    A Fallen Hero Now
    Hear No See No
    Speak No Evil Now
    My Amigo
    No Gun To Reload Now
    A Broken People
    They Go Were We Go Now
    #KIWANUKA
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  • @MaynardGKrebs-gv4vy
    @MaynardGKrebs-gv4vy Před 3 lety +606

    Michael is the greatest talent to come out in the last 20 years. I am 67 and have been listening to music since the womb. This young man "has it" and "gets it".....hard to explain but that's where I'm at.

  • @giannissioutis5493
    @giannissioutis5493 Před 4 lety +796

    The last 2 months i discovered Kiwanuka and Black Pumas and i am listening them all day every day

    • @neilhennigan8355
      @neilhennigan8355 Před 4 lety +18

      giannis sioutis good month for you brother haha soul and rock n roll are back

    • @mealla
      @mealla Před 4 lety +19

      Yes very good artists you should check out Samm henshaw for more soul music

    • @kolecava
      @kolecava Před 4 lety +8

      Same, heard Black Pumas from their first Instagram ad, best ad iv ever gotten. So good!!!

    • @ChadFeldheimercoen
      @ChadFeldheimercoen Před 4 lety +3

      the best way to start the year

    • @laurentiubaron9758
      @laurentiubaron9758 Před 4 lety +2

      Igualmente 🎉

  • @rhythmshawn3430
    @rhythmshawn3430 Před 4 lety +112

    "I won't change my name. No matter what they call me."
    WOW So fucking powerful.

  • @chrissullivan6572
    @chrissullivan6572 Před 3 lety +57

    I thought this song was from the 70s. The vibe is unreal

  • @fragkiskossigalas6585
    @fragkiskossigalas6585 Před 4 lety +1422

    Pure gold in this era of music. We want more music like Michael's

    • @clumsiii
      @clumsiii Před 4 lety +7

      This era....like Today? lol

    • @howardkoor2796
      @howardkoor2796 Před 4 lety

      Fragkiskos Sigalas yes

    • @Drachenlord1510
      @Drachenlord1510 Před 4 lety +7

      @@clumsiii like this decade - but hope for the best of the upcoming one

    • @DAVAVAL
      @DAVAVAL Před 4 lety +2

      Hell yeah!!!!

    • @vaden706
      @vaden706 Před 4 lety +27

      So many people say music is dead but they just haven't explored enough, this is easily the best time for music there has ever been. So many incredible artists

  • @patiencebusingye1958
    @patiencebusingye1958 Před 4 lety +82

    Uganda is proud of you Kiwanuka! child of the soil🌸

  • @mayflowerpdx5706
    @mayflowerpdx5706 Před 10 měsíci +29

    I was in a clothing store yesterday, not paying particular attention to the overhead music until this song came on. I stopped what i was doing and did a quick web search. I came home and i think I've listened to it 10 times now. This song has touched my soul in a way I haven't had in years❤❤❤

    • @returnofthemac2951
      @returnofthemac2951 Před 9 měsíci +1

      Same scenario for me. I couldn't figure this out until this morning.since the store sound system and the background noise made it difficult for me to hear the words correctly. This is soooo good.

  • @acdnan
    @acdnan Před 3 lety +73

    All along the watchtower vibes all over this track. In the sense that this truly is a song of its time. We will all be time travelling back to this time due to this song.

    • @Dirk1337
      @Dirk1337 Před 2 lety +4

      It sounds like its a lot hendrix influenced but still unique. Just 🔥🔥

  • @MadeehaMajid
    @MadeehaMajid Před 4 lety +545

    As they say, "One Man's freedom fighter is another man's terrorist".
    This is a powerful song. A beautiful, necessary reminder. And for that, you are our hero.

    • @eldersprit4515
      @eldersprit4515 Před 4 lety +26

      No mate... This video depicts the racism and them false allegations the white government (I mean no offense there are many great whites in history) how government used to take out the voice which asked for equal rights, a right to be treated equally so they used such tricks to shut em down in some cases kill.... Saddest truth

    • @Tony32937
      @Tony32937 Před 4 lety +31

      On behalf of all white people I apologize for Ted Bundy's reply

    • @howardkoor2796
      @howardkoor2796 Před 4 lety

      Madeeha Majid 👍👍👍

    • @WiiNV
      @WiiNV Před 4 lety

      ✊ W🙌W

    • @ThatLegendaryBerry
      @ThatLegendaryBerry Před 4 lety +3

      @Ted Bundy wait did this maggot say? whites have a "homeland"? You and your forefathers never had a homeland. Race became an issue when the whites forcibly took over land that did not and never will belong to them. Made colonies. However, go on with your rambling of the "current" situation Professor Trump. As if discrimination against white people was never going to happen....karma bitch. Enjoy.

  • @1TheWhiteKnight1
    @1TheWhiteKnight1 Před 4 lety +115

    The live version of this he did on the Graham Norton show was simply sublime.

  • @projectswithdustin6405
    @projectswithdustin6405 Před 4 lety +49

    This is one of those songs you can simply keep on replay for hours.

  • @LateNightPeople
    @LateNightPeople Před 4 lety +308

    Such a talent.

  • @MaxWebbMovies
    @MaxWebbMovies Před 4 lety +46

    "Love & Hate" was the sound of an artist spreading his wings. "Kiwanuka" is the sound of artist taking flight and soaring high above the clouds.

  • @Adam_David
    @Adam_David Před 2 lety +39

    Completely Underrated and UnderValued Outstanding Artist Period ! This Man should be a Chart Topper Anywhere and Everywhere , Has an Retro Vibe and Just Pure Fire🔥🔥🎶🔥🔥🎤☑️🙏

  • @laramitchellart5794
    @laramitchellart5794 Před 3 lety +43

    I love this man's musical style. He's for real. And for the age group he's in...not typical. He's original and fresh. Love. Live love love him!

  • @thecinematicmind
    @thecinematicmind Před 3 lety +38

    *CONGRATULATIONS ON WINNING THE MERCURY PRIZE*

    • @boltbrix
      @boltbrix Před 3 lety +1

      Keep it up kiwanuka

  • @MrMinglove
    @MrMinglove Před 4 lety +89

    Yes, you are my hero, for saving my mind in a mindless world.

  • @StefanR33
    @StefanR33 Před 2 lety +6

    How is possible that this song doesn’t have a couple 100 millions viewers? 🙀

  • @fwgre9654
    @fwgre9654 Před 4 lety +156

    Had to find this incredible artist after watching him on The Graham Norton Show. Blew me away.

    • @luanalopes2276
      @luanalopes2276 Před 4 lety +2

      I found him after watching Graham as well

    • @doreenblack1117
      @doreenblack1117 Před 4 lety +1

      FW Gre I found him after watching Big Little Lies and Seven Seconds. Love his music!

    • @stjani10
      @stjani10 Před 4 lety +2

      Same here m8

    • @lafreewaylafreeway
      @lafreewaylafreeway Před 4 lety

      FW Gre ....I actually heard him for the first time on Steve Wrights Radio 2 program

    • @stevevr1965
      @stevevr1965 Před 4 lety

      Me too !!!

  • @BrianCarnevaleB26
    @BrianCarnevaleB26 Před 4 lety +39

    Much Respect Mr. Michael. You are a Gifted Man & an Old Soul.

  • @cirilocheryl2311
    @cirilocheryl2311 Před 4 lety +54

    Suena en Radio Doble 9
    Lima, Peru!

  • @wuppicosmo
    @wuppicosmo Před 4 lety +42

    I have goosebumps all over my skin. Can’t stop listening. This is pure gold in my ears

  • @Lolama8
    @Lolama8 Před 4 lety +379

    Jimi Hendrix - All along the watchtower vibes

    • @MrIndisponente
      @MrIndisponente Před 4 lety +5

      Came her to leave that reaction. Same vibe & sound.

    • @KK-gn8nm
      @KK-gn8nm Před 4 lety +2

      YESSSSS

    • @kevinneal8318
      @kevinneal8318 Před 4 lety +5

      I thought the same, we need the next Jimi Hendrix hopefully he can fill the boots and last a bit longer

    • @thenewvoice8
      @thenewvoice8 Před 4 lety +5

      Crossed with Riders on the Storm
      I reckon.

    • @fwgre9654
      @fwgre9654 Před 4 lety +1

      My friend said the same thing when she heard it.

  • @ericr.7527
    @ericr.7527 Před 2 lety +14

    Michael is brilliant, I hope he's with us for a long time to come.

  • @blackcosmos
    @blackcosmos Před 4 lety +105

    Your a breathe of fresh air Michael Kiwanuka yet, your not appreciated nearly enough...ijs

    • @pamstuckey5115
      @pamstuckey5115 Před 4 lety

      Exactly how I feel & why I tell so many people about him.

  • @LenaSooph
    @LenaSooph Před 4 lety +46

    his music is out of this world.

  • @karenthomas4575
    @karenthomas4575 Před 4 lety +23

    I discovered the singer when I heard his song played on the opening of 'Big Little Lies' TV drama. Love his albums now

  • @Crafty_Spirit
    @Crafty_Spirit Před 4 lety +18

    What a strong statement in the introduction, "I lost my only friend and I'm bleeding 'til the end"

  • @rajeshproe
    @rajeshproe Před 4 lety +90

    The sounds you bring in your music is phenomenal. Vintage vibes as always. Thanks Michael for this lovely track.

  • @maciekwr
    @maciekwr Před 4 lety +65

    Michael is A DIAMOND!!!! What an incredible artist... HANDS DOWN.

  • @el_mas_mafioso
    @el_mas_mafioso Před 2 lety +2

    This song is so relevant today.

    • @theonlyconstantischange123
      @theonlyconstantischange123 Před 2 lety +1

      Was JUST thinking this... How many front line "heros" were just thrown on the street
      Music is so powerful

  • @petarmolnar14
    @petarmolnar14 Před 4 lety +259

    If this was recorded back in the 60's it would be up there with Hendrix's Along the Watch tower and Stones' Gimme Shelter as one of the greatest songs of Vietnam War era.

  • @mateojuric9088
    @mateojuric9088 Před 4 lety +5

    Thanks Michael for bringing back the spirit of the 70's

  • @marcuservin9990
    @marcuservin9990 Před 4 lety +7

    This Brother is from a whole different time 👑

  • @Glimmertwin32
    @Glimmertwin32 Před 2 měsíci +2

    When I first heard this I was driving….made me pull over and say just WOW….BRILLIANT

  • @johnreed-music
    @johnreed-music Před 4 lety +28

    Brilliant Michael. Just brilliant.

  • @Haganandrew
    @Haganandrew Před 4 lety +48

    Everyone of Michael's songs gets better with each listen, Cant wait for the album brotha!

  • @cvmuziclvr77
    @cvmuziclvr77 Před 4 lety +18

    Love his voice and his playing abilities are off the hook......Yes to more from Michael......

  • @Furzmichel79
    @Furzmichel79 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I am so in love with this music, hard to describe. it transcends all shades of my being..

  • @andrecvl1
    @andrecvl1 Před 4 lety +9

    Joe Bonamassa, Gary Clark Jr. and now Michael Kiwanuka are keeping the flame alive!

    • @cristanboy
      @cristanboy Před 4 lety

      I would trade Joe for John Mayer any day.

  • @godisgreat418
    @godisgreat418 Před 4 lety +5

    For life brought me here and I tell you what it’s a blessing from God to just hear Mr Michael kiwanukas voice! This man is a Gift from God and should be protected at all cost....

  • @thibaultlelaidier1981
    @thibaultlelaidier1981 Před 4 lety +12

    Love this song

  • @xavierortiz2690
    @xavierortiz2690 Před 4 lety +71

    Just heard this song for the first time on For Life

    • @user9936
      @user9936 Před 4 lety +2

      Xavier Ortiz same! Those last three episodes were insane eh?

    • @xavierortiz2690
      @xavierortiz2690 Před 4 lety +2

      @@user9936 yes they were

    • @godisgreat418
      @godisgreat418 Před 4 lety +1

      Hello Guys hope everyone is doing well and hope everyone’s family is doing well. Yes Guys this song is so Amazing, I can’t stop listening to it. For life season 1 was indeed a Great show right? Hope and can’t wait for season 2. Be safe Guys and Bless Y’all....

    • @danielchiapeta
      @danielchiapeta Před 4 lety +1

      congrats, u're discovering a new world righ now

    • @Joshua-jv9fx
      @Joshua-jv9fx Před 4 lety +1

      Same for me

  • @deepakkumar-xl4rg
    @deepakkumar-xl4rg Před 4 lety +7

    he is one hell of a guy man.... each time he brings some awesome tracks ...love u MK

  • @kroeff_san
    @kroeff_san Před 4 lety +18

    Such a Soulful masterpiece

  • @ronb4530
    @ronb4530 Před 4 lety +14

    Absolutely my favorite musical artist! Genuine pure soul!

  • @SnoutBetter002
    @SnoutBetter002 Před 4 lety +112

    Literally just discovered this Guy - I feel revived. Class tune mate.

    • @destin3942
      @destin3942 Před 4 lety

      Same

    • @omaralramadneh2642
      @omaralramadneh2642 Před 4 lety

      I discovered him today, Cloves(another amazing artist) was talking about artists she listens to, I am glad i watched that interview/live session!

    • @roxanne4746
      @roxanne4746 Před 4 lety

      Check out Labrinth while you're at it then

    • @angelt.4204
      @angelt.4204 Před 4 lety

      No need to say "literally", just a misoverused word.

  • @BenJayToken
    @BenJayToken Před 3 lety +55

    I wonder if Michael knows that he wrote the song that defined 2020

    • @sloshed-rat
      @sloshed-rat Před 3 lety +3

      Looking back I'm sure he smirks from time to time

    • @BenJayToken
      @BenJayToken Před 3 lety

      @@sloshed-rat it was a hard year to smirk at, but I think he'd be proud of his contribution

    • @lisacyr9913
      @lisacyr9913 Před 3 lety +1

      Omgosh best comment ever .I feel his lyrics.So powerful so theripuetic

    • @dolphinsneu
      @dolphinsneu Před 3 lety +1

      I used this as inspiration while on the front lines

  • @islas78
    @islas78 Před 4 lety +28

    Well done Mr. Kiwanuka, powerful in many ways!

  • @yeeeg
    @yeeeg Před 4 lety +6

    absolutely phenomenal. I'm in love with this album already

  • @ivypltnumz2064
    @ivypltnumz2064 Před 4 lety +10

    Am feeling so proud of you
    mR.Micheal🇺🇬 🎶

  • @DereckTekere
    @DereckTekere Před 4 lety +14

    This is beautiful music!!! Truly amazing that people still make such great music. This is true art!!!

  • @brianwilliams7811
    @brianwilliams7811 Před 4 lety +4

    FOR LIFE brought me here! This dude is frickin' awesome! Would love to see him live.

  • @alantaylor8916
    @alantaylor8916 Před 4 lety +16

    Love Michael.. highlt talented.. one of those guitarists whose style you instantly recognise.. like Johnny Marr, Hendrix, Robert Cray etc.. and a sublime voice.. stand out artist in a bland world..

  • @djl9786
    @djl9786 Před 4 lety +5

    This song is just amazing. What a talent. Pure talent.

  • @acidfuzzpedals9986
    @acidfuzzpedals9986 Před 4 lety +8

    So refreshing to see artists with a mind, heart & soul, and talent. Pure gold. Thank you!

  • @fred4kevin
    @fred4kevin Před 4 lety +7

    “We fear violence less than our own feelings. Personal, private, solitary pain is more terrifying
    than what anyone else can inflict.”
    ― Jim Morrison

  • @d.b.cooper1
    @d.b.cooper1 Před 3 lety +4

    I still love this! I recall this getting into the charts, I then went on to listen to Michael's wider album & it's pure joy & a great vibe.

  • @ecan2211
    @ecan2211 Před 3 lety +11

    I love finding new music. I’m late to this party but I’m here to stay now!

  • @pmurphy140
    @pmurphy140 Před 3 lety +2

    Love Michael's music, the moe I hear the more I love it. A true artist in rare form.

  • @edmond27355
    @edmond27355 Před 4 lety +15

    Here we go again. All aboard riding through and away. Blissful.

    • @radioheadphonez
      @radioheadphonez Před 3 lety

      This guy breathes life back into me... I feel like I am coming back to life

  • @charlesmatthews8056
    @charlesmatthews8056 Před 4 lety +20

    Love the song and the voice really is unique

  • @chaltumarta
    @chaltumarta Před 3 lety +1

    Your name is your spirit💯. Your voice is golden.

  • @sheillahn9558
    @sheillahn9558 Před 4 lety +12

    Sounds like 80's south African music...I love it

    • @bernsb6929
      @bernsb6929 Před 4 lety

      He's name sounds like he's from the Buganda tribe in Uganda

    • @sheillahn9558
      @sheillahn9558 Před 4 lety

      @@bernsb6929 yes..it is

  • @tony6666
    @tony6666 Před 4 lety +24

    This is flawless. Absolute masterpiece. Written wonderfully, loving the guitar work and the vocals fit this so well

  • @lauraherrera4975
    @lauraherrera4975 Před 4 lety +4

    Fantastic songs and singer...thank you Michael...from Spain!!

  • @eleoneell
    @eleoneell Před 4 lety +9

    This album is pure fire! there are no words to describe it, I just adore every song! Can't wait to listen to it live

  • @ilhanbalaban3726
    @ilhanbalaban3726 Před 4 lety

    Yes, you are ONE of my HERO'S. Thank you Michael.

  • @RM-lj8bv
    @RM-lj8bv Před 4 lety +5

    I love his music.

  • @jojoboban
    @jojoboban Před 4 lety +50

    Michael Kiwanuka brought me here.

  • @roxanne4746
    @roxanne4746 Před 4 lety +3

    This is so powerful. This song needs to skyrocket.

  • @F350VIN
    @F350VIN Před 3 lety +2

    What a great sound, just heard it on the radio, now my favourite song

  • @rodtagna3314
    @rodtagna3314 Před 4 lety +5

    Kiwanuka always gives us the best music ! This is The Pure Music ! You are Our Hero Kiwanuka ! Thank You !

  • @nixe.2878
    @nixe.2878 Před 4 lety +8

    Absolutely love his music.......slot of his songs have a strong Hendrix vibe to them. I wasnt born in that era, however his music takes me there!
    Such power and soul.

  • @stephanieredden8861
    @stephanieredden8861 Před 2 lety +1

    This man is magic.

  • @Sibow70
    @Sibow70 Před rokem +1

    Soul is able to breathe when the connection is open for musical genius..

  • @vanessamiles9047
    @vanessamiles9047 Před 4 lety +4

    Heard this on Steve Wright in the Afternoon today while driving home from work... blown away!

  • @genieinabottle2404
    @genieinabottle2404 Před 3 lety +8

    The BEST musician I've heard in a long, long time! I can't get enough.

  • @corcaighrebel
    @corcaighrebel Před 2 lety +1

    Some of the finest drumming I've heard in years.

  • @bassbymichele
    @bassbymichele Před 3 lety +2

    Incredible album.. thanks Michael!!!

  • @youaremagic
    @youaremagic Před 4 lety +13

    Thank you Kiwanuka, one of the people keeping real music alive. Every single album has such class!

  • @pamstuckey5115
    @pamstuckey5115 Před 4 lety +10

    Loved Michael since his first album. So happy to see so many people here appreciating his artistry. My favorite musician. Just listening to his music restores my soul.

    • @pdiddy96
      @pdiddy96 Před 4 lety +1

      Pam Stuckey I always thought this sounded like Hendrix

  • @llwpeaches
    @llwpeaches Před 3 lety +1

    To my ears, this sounds like the perfect mix of late 60s/early 70s rock and 90s trip-hop. Amazing.

  • @jeramiahrossnz
    @jeramiahrossnz Před 7 měsíci +1

    It is always a good day when you discover an artist and the music has such a depth, that it actually makes you feel alive.

  • @nazarenkodenys
    @nazarenkodenys Před 4 lety +5

    I absolutly adore this!!

  • @onetoomusic
    @onetoomusic Před 4 lety +5

    Pure gold

  • @DiegesellschafterinCh
    @DiegesellschafterinCh Před 4 lety +1

    Hero! Soul music with a distinctive voice

  • @stevielund3687
    @stevielund3687 Před 3 lety +2

    Today is the first day I've heard this music. I cant believe he's not on every single radio in the world. Such talent and his voice is the best.

  • @crescentq6734
    @crescentq6734 Před 4 lety +11

    Just falling in love with this artist and Black Pumas also. If anyone has anymore with this feel please share! Looking forward to more.

  • @inesafonso186
    @inesafonso186 Před 4 lety +3

    Now he is my hero!! I love this song 😍😍

  • @JDJD-cf4jp
    @JDJD-cf4jp Před 4 lety

    Echo's of the past great years of true musicians.. A new truth is here the future of great music is this guy.

  • @berlinstadtderjugendberlin8478

    I love this artist beautiful music,sound and his amazing voice!!🥰🙏🏻🌷🥰

  • @minkhaer
    @minkhaer Před rokem +4

    Майкл, часто переслушиваю эту песню, и каждый раз восхищаюсь ей. Она великолепна!

  • @monicaangelini3324
    @monicaangelini3324 Před 4 lety +5

    Another gem by this great talent! Love it!

  • @ganiyutlg7877
    @ganiyutlg7877 Před 4 lety

    Brilliant! EVERYTHING!

  • @christopherforney9918
    @christopherforney9918 Před 4 lety +1

    saw him last night at the Lincoln theater in DC. Amazingly gifted musician who puts on a great show!

  • @karrllooss
    @karrllooss Před 4 lety +5

    Uwielbiam ten kawałek, dziękuję !

  • @GarrettAvery108
    @GarrettAvery108 Před 4 lety +8

    This song is amazing! I wish that more people hear this song and are as inspired as I was. Well wishes, my friends!

  • @nhlazyarse
    @nhlazyarse Před 3 lety

    So many layers in this musicians music to peel back with you ears.

  • @TheEpicDove
    @TheEpicDove Před 4 lety +1

    I love this man's music! So perfect!