Roots Manuva - 'Witness (1 Hope)' Official Video

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  • @dasbeard6667
    @dasbeard6667 Před 2 lety +226

    Ted Lasso brought me here and my life has improved immeasurably

    • @paddington4824
      @paddington4824 Před 2 lety +4

      Same!

    • @rokshok183
      @rokshok183 Před 2 lety +7

      Hahaha… yeah I hadn’t heard this banger in ages, thanks Ted Lasso!

    • @JohnsysChannel
      @JohnsysChannel Před 2 lety +1

      So there's something actually good about that program then. I watched the trailers for it and I couldn't bring myself to watch it any further.

    • @rokshok183
      @rokshok183 Před 2 lety +9

      @@JohnsysChannel it’s actually real quality. In summary, season 1 has a lot of laughs at the cultural differences of UK 🇬🇧 and USA 🇺🇸 with really likeable personalities good drama interplay. Season 2 they take the characters a lot deeper. I’m not saying anymore, take it or leave it, all same to me.

    • @JohnsysChannel
      @JohnsysChannel Před 2 lety

      @@rokshok183 I don't think they did a very good job of selling it in the trailer. If you say it's worth a watch I might give it a chance and see what it's about. :)

  • @ahmediqbal6499
    @ahmediqbal6499 Před 4 lety +187

    What real homies here 2020

    • @ahmediqbal6499
      @ahmediqbal6499 Před 4 lety +1

      @@boxingboombap6511 my g

    • @Sean-C-404
      @Sean-C-404 Před 4 lety

      💯💯💯💯💯💯

    • @saf_nfk
      @saf_nfk Před 4 lety +3

      Listening to this at work looking like the kid at 2:38, not gonna lie

    • @IWTBF
      @IWTBF Před 3 lety +2

      Now the theme tune for IKEA advert 😱 madness. Channel u days

    • @robludo565
      @robludo565 Před 3 lety

      @@IWTBF a cage bird/imitation of life... to sell Renault Clio.... sad

  • @purpleturnip6994
    @purpleturnip6994 Před 3 lety +174

    Thanks IKEA for reminding me of this absolute tune!

  • @arranboon1
    @arranboon1 Před rokem +39

    There is quite literally not another song like this. This tune has been blowing my mind since I was about 11 watching Kidulthood.. good but mysterious times.

    • @janschlegel8567
      @janschlegel8567 Před 10 měsíci +2

      I was 26 in 2001. It was something new.

    • @RyoHazuki1
      @RyoHazuki1 Před 10 měsíci +1

      12 years old and same. It's so unique even he himself could not recreate it.

  • @MicWars
    @MicWars Před 4 lety +120

    The concept behind this video was genius.

    • @ryand141
      @ryand141 Před 3 lety +4

      It is. Absolute genius. Who can't relate?

  • @thomasfurey00
    @thomasfurey00 Před 4 lety +264

    2020 and still better then shit these days respect to Roots underrated legend now let me down me pint of bitter 🍻.

    • @billycaspersghost7528
      @billycaspersghost7528 Před 4 lety +2

      Came here from The Fall. Blindness.
      Who knew?pint of bitter and cheese on toast for me …. The Fall , Bitter, Cheese on toast.
      Most British thing ever.
      ain`t music fantastic ..I`m fucking 61 and still learning.

    • @RatsmithNZ
      @RatsmithNZ Před 4 lety +7

      he summoned up the power of banana clan, most other rappers couldnt

    • @petrsevcik8631
      @petrsevcik8631 Před 4 lety

      Its 10 pints of bitter...

    • @Michael-ns1ey
      @Michael-ns1ey Před 4 lety +3

      He's got a sense of humour in his tunes, that's what I love. And he raps about innocent things, his childhood and things.

    • @Stinkyremy
      @Stinkyremy Před 2 lety

      Good lad

  • @danbibby6415
    @danbibby6415 Před 3 lety +41

    It is scientifically proven that listening to this makes any workout 1000% more effective

  • @wompstopm123
    @wompstopm123 Před 4 lety +79

    "right now i see clearer than most. i sit here contented with this cheese on toast"

    • @KymFielke
      @KymFielke Před 3 lety +3

      Definitely a mantra we could all live by... Very wise words from Master Roots

  • @playboismoovz9236
    @playboismoovz9236 Před 2 lety +67

    Still one of the best (and funniest) music videos I’ve seen 🙌🏿

    • @the2ndcoming135
      @the2ndcoming135 Před rokem +3

      Ngl. Never knew this video existed until now. As many times since I’ve first heard this jawn😂

    • @nonebusiness2023
      @nonebusiness2023 Před 9 měsíci

      A+ squanch

  • @oprator8500
    @oprator8500 Před 4 lety +37

    GOAT of athletics, came back and took his titles. legend

  • @BugsBunnyandArchieMcIvor2024

    My 50 year old dad loves this song, he remembers when this came out in 2001. He was 28 when this came out, and 7 years before I was born

  • @pay4life
    @pay4life Před 3 lety +5

    I saw this clip for the first time on MTV2 Uk. Beatiful days without internet :') greetings from Poland

  • @slavestudios47
    @slavestudios47 Před rokem +27

    that bassline will never not be monster

  • @lisahalmshaw1275
    @lisahalmshaw1275 Před 4 lety +81

    Is this not just the BEST video ever.

  • @logyshaw6463
    @logyshaw6463 Před 4 měsíci +8

    Just found this tune in 2024 what a tune

  • @davidlewis-strauch6023
    @davidlewis-strauch6023 Před 4 lety +6

    Have the 12", LP, Dub LP and somehow have never watched this video. Almost 20 years later it is still a banger and great video!

  • @Red-qp9ic
    @Red-qp9ic Před 2 lety +9

    Such an underrated classic, I miss music like this

  • @OldSkoolWax
    @OldSkoolWax Před 4 lety +49

    Genius lyrics, genius production, genius video. There's nothing left to want.

    • @IWTBF
      @IWTBF Před 3 lety +1

      Now the Ikea advert theme tune

    • @ryand141
      @ryand141 Před 3 lety

      I agree. It's absolute gold.

  • @markmason3281
    @markmason3281 Před 3 lety +13

    The real deal. Been raising social issues before Stormzy was born. Each album gets better than the last. Incredible.

  • @arancienne
    @arancienne Před 7 lety +49

    this was a big tune when it came out, it still is

  • @chrissellers4519
    @chrissellers4519 Před 2 lety +16

    20 years old & still so good.

  • @warrenc1829
    @warrenc1829 Před 4 lety +24

    Thanks, Roots. Great track, and I laugh my head off every time I watch this video. It's a classic.

  • @tequiness061
    @tequiness061 Před 2 lety +4

    This is LIFE. Sense of Humour...Talent...Art...I'm in awe. Thanks, Children of men.

  • @shellzest2568
    @shellzest2568 Před 3 lety +86

    Ikea advert played this on advert & i was like wow i haven't heard this for years!! Obviously had to search on youtube & blast it! Fantastic tune, fantastic vid & a fantastic dude :)

    • @dan_grey
      @dan_grey Před 3 lety +1

      Me too 🙂

    • @alexanderjames6328
      @alexanderjames6328 Před 3 lety +2

      Same here, it took me back in time. A quick trip to Amazon, purchased the 'Run Come Save Me 2001' album, brilliant!

    • @samuelelder9434
      @samuelelder9434 Před 3 lety +1

      Same

    • @stevecarter8810
      @stevecarter8810 Před 3 lety

      Same same, I was trying to Google it a few weeks back, then ikea came to the rescue. Thanks, disposable furniture corporation!

    • @reecetwite7382
      @reecetwite7382 Před 3 lety +1

      Yeah you know 😏

  • @mirandadhar9001
    @mirandadhar9001 Před 2 lety +92

    Thanks Ted Lasso for featuring this banger

    • @jarvisellis1568
      @jarvisellis1568 Před 2 lety +5

      Immediately had to look this up as soon as it started to play! But doc Sharon though 😬

    • @patrickculhane1269
      @patrickculhane1269 Před 2 lety +7

      Lol that’s why I’m here… Shazamed Immediately

    • @SuperSpringer69
      @SuperSpringer69 Před 2 lety +4

      got the chills. Had to look it up right away too. Banging hard!

    • @Chris_Silverhaze
      @Chris_Silverhaze Před 2 lety +2

      Same lol, reminded me of this smasher.

    • @TheTrueCaptainAwesome
      @TheTrueCaptainAwesome Před 2 lety +3

      Although this song is the better part of twenty years old, I'm glad everyone here has discovered this banger now. Praise Ted.

  • @arnoengels6054
    @arnoengels6054 Před 5 lety +82

    2019 and still listening to this.

  • @scottygdaboss
    @scottygdaboss Před 11 lety +58

    a tune of the highest order

  • @safiae6875
    @safiae6875 Před 3 lety +11

    Skins, season one! serious tuneee

  • @giubo81
    @giubo81 Před rokem +1

    Roots Manuva brought me here since 2001. Still rocking this

  • @jalabi99
    @jalabi99 Před 2 měsíci +1

    This video always puts me on the floor with laughter all these many years later. Hilarious! "None of the children have won..." 🤣🤣🤣🤣 ICONIC

  • @lops79
    @lops79 Před 2 lety +5

    Big up Manuva! One of the best tunes ever

  • @iainwestwood7379
    @iainwestwood7379 Před 4 lety +35

    That's gotta be the best British rap artist I've heard come out England.Raw talent✌

    • @IWTBF
      @IWTBF Před 3 lety +1

      Nah klashnekoff

    • @samhorder2259
      @samhorder2259 Před 3 lety +1

      Mic Righteous, Lowkey, Devlin,

    • @assortedpov9722
      @assortedpov9722 Před 3 lety +1

      Metropolis from Foreign Beggars was one of the best MCs we had, but he died a few months ago :(

    • @bolder2009
      @bolder2009 Před 3 lety +2

      Slick Rick

  • @busterbeagle2167
    @busterbeagle2167 Před 2 lety +1

    My friend passed a little over a year ago. This was our work jam. Miss you Krafty

  • @Tulkerist
    @Tulkerist Před 16 lety +26

    Awesome vid.
    Those kids rockin' out on the floor was priceless.

  • @vikingodin1986
    @vikingodin1986 Před 3 lety +4

    Loved sports day when I was little ...this is still pure gold

  • @Yeswedo-ki5ob
    @Yeswedo-ki5ob Před 2 lety +3

    Thanks ted

  • @colmmccormack6183
    @colmmccormack6183 Před 2 lety +3

    i love this record so much, ive listened to it at least weekly for the last 20 years.

  • @bhdevil8375
    @bhdevil8375 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks Dr. Sharon you did a great job by bringing me here

  • @happentodie8776
    @happentodie8776 Před měsícem

    Best Rapper britain ever produced ...spits fire (using the parlance of todays yute)

  • @avinashchari5911
    @avinashchari5911 Před rokem +3

    Heard this for the first time on Ted Lasso, just wicked! Love his flow!

  • @MPezant1215
    @MPezant1215 Před 3 lety +2

    this is possibly the greatest uk hip hop tracks of all time

  • @mrclcordier
    @mrclcordier Před 3 lety +7

    this song is so important for me and mines, this guy is filled of knowledge and love

  • @WrestlingTitan
    @WrestlingTitan Před 3 lety +3

    One of the best videos ever

  • @barryfletcher6909
    @barryfletcher6909 Před 3 lety +3

    How have I not seen this video before 2020?? Its just amazing, I’ve heard the tune loads of times, that’s amazing too.

  • @XRatedRKO84
    @XRatedRKO84 Před 3 lety +37

    Anyone else here because of the IKEA advert. Still a great track!

    • @gato-vm9ru
      @gato-vm9ru Před 3 lety

      How come I missed this adv? Do you remember the theme or have the link?

    • @XRatedRKO84
      @XRatedRKO84 Před 3 lety +1

      @@gato-vm9ru czcams.com/video/RQSgf3_5KBk/video.html

    • @gato-vm9ru
      @gato-vm9ru Před 3 lety

      @@XRatedRKO84 Thanks, this adv is no nice! Which countries did it air in? In italy we still have classic IKEA's adv with traditional families

    • @londonhillbilly150
      @londonhillbilly150 Před 3 lety

      @@gato-vm9ru UK bro

  • @coreywho2972
    @coreywho2972 Před 2 lety +10

    This is genuinely great bars, it's insane how Americans will say rap hasn't been good since the 90s yet people like Roots and Dizzee are STILL GOING, plus you have people like JME and Oceans Wisdom who've got bars 10x better than any American 90s gangsta rap.

  • @Franko_rhodes
    @Franko_rhodes Před 3 lety +4

    True G, one of the true voices the for the oppressed and still managed to enjoy himself.

  • @spiderholerecords4981
    @spiderholerecords4981 Před 4 lety +10

    Still one of my favorite tracks of all time.

  • @ryand141
    @ryand141 Před 3 lety +1

    Roots brings the love back to his school. Respect.

  • @michaeltaitt7429
    @michaeltaitt7429 Před 3 lety +5

    Still one of the best rap videos out there.

  • @menty6633
    @menty6633 Před 4 lety +5

    Slapping tune. Still on it all these years later.

  • @AdzSNR-YT
    @AdzSNR-YT Před rokem +1

    The video- the lyrics- uk hip hop at its (underrated) finest 👌🏻

  • @laurahughes6915
    @laurahughes6915 Před 4 lety +15

    I sit here contented with this cheese on toast lockdown friends...........

  • @exsappermadman25055
    @exsappermadman25055 Před 3 lety +3

    Witness a bloody excellent tune!......

  • @MyPrasad1984
    @MyPrasad1984 Před 8 měsíci

    I loved the intensity , verve, tenacity ,unadulterated emotions and naivety of the kids

  • @scootaymildo1070
    @scootaymildo1070 Před 4 lety +77

    Taskmaster burst the bionic zit-splitter
    Breakneck speed we drown ten pints of bitter
    We lean all day and some say that ain't productive
    That depend upon the demons that you're stuck with
    Cause right now, I see clearer than most
    I sit here contending with this cheese on toast
    I feel the pain of a third world famine
    Segue, we count them blessings and keep jamming
    It's him scumbag, scum of the earth, his worth was nil
    Until he gained the skill of tongues
    From fifteen years young straight to my greyback self
    I stay top shelf material, jerk chicken, jerk fish
    Breakaway slave, bliss
    Generate gees and then we stash 'em in the Swiss
    Fools can't see this, audio pistols
    A fistful of hip hop banzai, progressing in the flesh
    Esoteric quotes, most frightening
    Duppy took a hold of my hand while I was writing
    Let go me ting, duppy, let go me hand
    I summon up the power of banana clan!
    Witness the fitness
    The Cruffiton liveth
    One hope, one quest
    Swigging that beetroot juice, now we dipping and boost
    Set the spirit dem loose, go head go slash up the noose
    We conclusive proof of both the truth, the right
    Cause whether we hitchhike or push bike or travel kind of trash
    Manifest that with wholesome roots rap, manifest that, yeah!
    I do my same way, ain't nothing else I know
    Gone up in the life with this here rag-and-bone flow
    Squeeze the pain from my belly and set my soul free
    Travel over ocean, land and sea, face nuff stress and difficulty
    Flung back from the brink, gwan in kinda stink
    We don't give a frigg about what dem fools think
    Frigg your network, our debt work a speak for itself
    Proof of the trophy and champion belt
    Come sun, come rain, come hailstone pelt
    Bwana Smith with some old time shit
    Let the whole world know we on some off-key tip
    Mega-manic when time the pressure start lick
    By the hook or by the crook, by the poop or by the kick
    He's sickly cryptic, spitting that code
    And most proud to present that Cruffiton mode
    And it shows that they bros done seen a few sleights
    Life throws scenarios, reality bites
    We in collision with the beast
    Lost we religion and we can't get no peace
    Idiot weakhearts want to take I for chief
    Stoop to their level and we plotting cold grief
    But we should know that discipline maketh the gees
    Separation of the DAT from the rap, that's a must
    Proceed set speed with the Cruffiton touch
    Proceed set speed..Cruffiton, y'all
    Only posted cause I'm pissed and want to sing along

    • @scootaymildo1070
      @scootaymildo1070 Před 4 lety +1

      @@speedbirdconcordeBOAB read the bottom line dipshit 😂😂

    • @marcsel
      @marcsel Před 4 měsíci

      😃

  • @bojanbokan7502
    @bojanbokan7502 Před 3 lety +1

    Favorite uk rapper!

  • @Eyelohim
    @Eyelohim Před 4 lety +2

    Always been my only favorite rapper from the Uk.

  • @djskizzle1
    @djskizzle1 Před 3 lety +2

    spectacular bizness

  • @sam31
    @sam31 Před 3 lety +2

    The greatest rap vid of all time

  • @TheNutter1981
    @TheNutter1981 Před 2 lety +1

    Wow.... Timeless. Nice listening to it at an age that I understand.. Genius.

  • @jkrycz
    @jkrycz Před 7 lety +20

    Well well well.

  • @firstnamesurname1743
    @firstnamesurname1743 Před 3 lety +1

    College nights, MTV2. Great then, great now. An excellent track and a belting video too.

  • @croweater75
    @croweater75 Před 4 lety +2

    Still one of the best clips I've ever seen

  • @reverendpressure
    @reverendpressure Před 4 lety +2

    Roots is a legend! Check stolen youth and all things to all men. Bangers!

  • @realtruth4804
    @realtruth4804 Před rokem +2

    Still one of the greatest music videos ever made

  • @choose2behappy699
    @choose2behappy699 Před 2 lety +1

    I can't believe I now have discover this master peace! Brlliant music, way better than the nowadays music!

  • @nerro23
    @nerro23 Před 15 lety +5

    inspirational tune!
    much love x

  • @rbdriftin
    @rbdriftin Před 4 lety +32

    fitness witnessed

  • @oldtree218
    @oldtree218 Před 2 lety +1

    Brooo! Love this.. I'm live in dis!

  • @jobe129
    @jobe129 Před 14 lety +15

    i listen to this when i need inspiration.

  • @UberOcelot
    @UberOcelot Před 3 lety +2

    "It's not about anything specifically." Words to live by

  • @monkistyle
    @monkistyle Před 5 lety +11

    It's 2019 and this in still gong on my pancakes

  • @symallon8097
    @symallon8097 Před 3 lety +2

    Absolute legend

  • @jimhardingham1958
    @jimhardingham1958 Před 3 lety

    This video is genius. Absolute GOAT. Such a banger of a tune. Witness.

  • @abdirazaqhussein3262
    @abdirazaqhussein3262 Před 3 lety +3

    U Channel legend....Just goes to show a great concept and lyricism will always stand the test of time, this was so different to all other songs with bigger budget. I looked it up in 2020.

  • @danielcharlesfilms2897

    This is something so special to me.

  • @skidilydidily1
    @skidilydidily1 Před 11 lety +2

    straight up still listen to this! always will! love it :)

  • @dud0r
    @dud0r Před 16 lety +3

    I thought good hip hop/rap was dead for about a decade till I heard this tune through a friend, must say - its awesome! i like the evil background music hehe :)

  • @theseoldbeats
    @theseoldbeats Před 4 lety +2

    One of the only UK hip hop acts that was truly original.

  • @SuperHisham1995
    @SuperHisham1995 Před 4 lety

    There is a lesson in that video. Don't listen to people who criticise about you, if you are cheating or not. This shows you need to have confidence in your self. In life you got to do something and be a winner.

  • @kaylensmith5633
    @kaylensmith5633 Před rokem

    2023 and it still hits lyrical fire from the UK!

  • @philtaylor3098
    @philtaylor3098 Před 3 lety +2

    Sept 2020 and it's now being used for an ad on tv.

  • @danielwood4808
    @danielwood4808 Před 3 lety +5

    Today i saw a ad in the uk on tv. Using this music as a sound track. It was only brief but respect :P

    • @remielcampbell516
      @remielcampbell516 Před 3 lety +2

      Ikea

    • @batfink77
      @batfink77 Před 3 lety

      Me too 👌

    • @jukelenkins3643
      @jukelenkins3643 Před 3 lety

      And me havnt heard it in years classic song tho

    • @danielwood4808
      @danielwood4808 Před 3 lety +1

      @@jukelenkins3643 Its a great song and a great video. Great rap music is produced in the uk! On the video. I always like funny amusing videos. This is why i like the Beastie Boys so much. If the video is right, it is a great promo for the band/musician.

  • @bennyben9424
    @bennyben9424 Před rokem +1

    Still the best UK Hip Hop track eva

  • @jamesstewart3915
    @jamesstewart3915 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Damn😎💯🗽

  • @afrop2827
    @afrop2827 Před 4 lety +1

    I'm from Italy and I remember
    watching MTV yo! When the played this I was completely and positively shocked

  • @gojeta1982
    @gojeta1982 Před 3 lety +1

    Loved this song since the first time I heard it but never seen the video and its brilliant. They way the teacher spelt his name as Roots Manoeuvre 😂😂

  • @alzzig
    @alzzig Před 3 měsíci

    loved this jam for ever ..never seen the video before says posted 16 years ago its double the love for it lol

  • @catrinad2491
    @catrinad2491 Před 3 lety +1

    This song is a national treasure

  • @shizz2155
    @shizz2155 Před 2 lety +1

    I’m here because of 2k22 this jawn fire

  • @deejay7651
    @deejay7651 Před 4 lety +3

    2020 still listening 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

  • @kgbkid1
    @kgbkid1 Před rokem +1

    2022 still classic Gold!

  • @marsbikers
    @marsbikers Před 2 lety

    greetings from Medellín Colombia

  • @black__bread
    @black__bread Před rokem

    Taught them a lesson. Brilliant!

  • @unadulterated
    @unadulterated Před rokem +1

    timeless banger

  • @TheIkaraCult
    @TheIkaraCult Před 3 lety +1

    i love this video so much

  • @shiftinggears9896
    @shiftinggears9896 Před 4 lety +2

    Reminds me of my youth ☺️ 2020 and I still like this tune!!

  • @karlelbeck320
    @karlelbeck320 Před 3 lety +1

    Ha ha love it, good track,, some great lines in the lyrics..... Fair play.. From the m.c. darkside k....

  • @lukedaley17
    @lukedaley17 Před rokem

    True British hip hop tune.