Danger Mouse & Black Thought - Aquamarine feat. Michael Kiwanuka (Official Video) 

Pleasure sir

So MANY cheat C.O.D.E.S given.....

...and by the way, it also includes evolutionary biology, metaphysics, and driving instruction.

Lyrical wizardry at its finest.

Absolutely

Well worth the wait huh? Yessir 🔥😌

We weren't ready for this.

I remember BT teasing a solo album around the 2000ish time frame. Can’t remember where I read it back then-probably the okayplayer boards, but at the time, Thought was saying he’s gonna do a solo album called Masterpiece Theater. I waited to hear more news as far as a date but, ultimately, it didn’t happen. About ten years later, BT again talked about a solo album that he was planning on dropping called The Talented Mr Trotter, and once again…nothing. By that time, I had already accumulated so many non-Roots BT songs, remixes to Roots songs, guest appearances, etc. But yo-did you ever hear any Money Making Jam Boys albums? There’s two of them, I think, but the second album, “The Prestige” is dope af. The group consists of Black Thought, Dice Raw, Truck North, STS and PORN (terrible name. Good luck searching for any of his work). Thought does some heavy work on that album. And have you heard his Streams of Thought projects? Peace

I’m feeling the same 😭😭😭

It’s all we wanted. Only thing I wanted extra was Beth Gibbons on it

My first time having contact with this song was in FIFA 23 😂

to me this song is horrible (rapping is fine, chorus plus beat annoying asf)

​@@Wasn94 i love you and im sure you are a great and fun person. But that is a truly a bad take

@@ultimatenarcrab7227 it's badm very bad. overall each year's soundtack keeps getting worse. if i get another the knocks song, i'mma die

@@Wasn94 this is why you better play some Justin Bieber

I feel you brother. This year has just been missing something. Didn't mind Kendricks new album, Denzels new album but something was missing Cheat Codes is album of the year. Sensational stuff, and this song is so fucking unbelievable.

Same

It's either got it or it hasn't 🔥

you describe the feeling this song put me into real talk

New music ain't even all that bad bro and I'm damn near 40 but I feel u tho

Tariq Thanos with the Barz. He not human

whats goodie???

many but maybe so. ❤

yep. and it's not even close.

Him, Ghostface, and Nas are my personal top 3.

I thought I heard, "...learn to lean into the curb". I don't know, I may be wrong. Great couplet though!

Think it’s WITH every dream that you defer

Those lines really got me, especially “learn to lean into the curve”

I'd prefer not to lean into the curb while driving- vehicle has dual meaning as most lines used @@jayattipoe6597

Ever saw that movie Tokyo drift? The kid had a crash course in maneuvering life in Japan and leaned in instead of deferring @@jayattipoe6597

Word! Whole album 🔥

I concur, it’s been a long time coming!

I'm not usually a big fan of rap but damn, I could listen to this all day, not a single miss on the album.

Word

@@itsorenji Danger Mouse is much more than a rap producer, you can hear it in all his beats. Most underrated producer of his generation

Tariq isn't human he's Thanos with the Barz

@@omotolatufail nice a thanos metaphor very mind blowing

One can only hope he finally gets the ultimate and final recognition. I’ve been preaching about his superiority to everyone around me for 14 years. Like you can have a top five, but Black Thought really surpasses that. He is his own league, a legend in the flesh. His lyrical skills is absolutely amazing, and studying his progress for the early Roots days to where he’s taken himself now is astonishing. Black Thought is not only a rapper and a lyricist, but a prophet in its deepest definition. We would ALL be better off if we learned by his story in life, no matter who you are or where you come from. Tragedy turned triumph

@@brevbomb4410 Well said man.

And the lyrics will also be a 10/10😁✊🏽

@@KingJamesXXX that is inevitable🔥🔥

Better win multiple Grammys . We're tired of trashy hip-hop. THIS IS ART!!! Start a new Rap Golden Era!!!

In the immortal words of Flav - Who gives a fuck about a goddamn grammy?

What do you expect, it’s Danger Mouse lmao. One of like 3 producers who don’t just make amazing beats, but make the bars spoken sound like poetry. Only others who come to mind are Madlib and Kanye/Pusha.

I would say MF Doom is a close runner-up to Black Thought, but there's no need for a competition. Both legends

"alive" ;) @@noccolusprime

yo the shit made me cry for the first time in years

If you ever did a history report on Genghis Khan and Mongolia, you knew this man did to it at least read up

@@d.o.p.e9658 I listened to that Dan Carlin series on the Mongolians.

I too shed tears the first time I listened to this track

Same hear. This song put me in a trance. It just hit so hard!

You've got that right

both

HIP-HOPs Gilgamesh. You wanna cross the bridge, you gotta be your best. Thought is a cavalcade of lyrics and expressions.

9999

His mic is definitely the Ultimate weapon🔥

He IS the final boss my man lol.

Absolutely. You can feel the energy of the mission he is on in his lyrics. Advancing human intelligence, a ruthless attempt to take minds out of the matrix and put into a birds eye view of it while connecting history from literally the year 1187.. 850 years later he’s got all the tools to put the human mind eons ahead

Because -> Belize -> Aquamarine on loop is heavenly

For real. Definitely deserves more recognition for his lyricism and flow. He's always had a great style, great voice, dope lyrics, and his flow his sharp. Overlooked lyricist for sure.

the first is also EPIC

Word!

RIGHT.FUCKING.NOW

Yuhhhhp

facts

thank god im not the only one

YES!!!!!!

Black thought and danger mouse is a lethal combo

As a White old guy of 58 years I agree. Masterpiece

I'm on the exact same road brother keep it 100

This is 💯 Music does the same for me, so I’m glad to know you found a sense of renewal from this album.

I was coming out of that funk and this track gave me a boost. Ride that wave bro. 👊🏾💯

Same, not just that track tho this whole album is better than every medicine and doctor, Black Thought performance on this track is out of this world and the production is amazing too

Aquamarine and Belize give me life

Tariq Thanos with the Barsz

You know!!!

Tariq Thanos with the Barz. He not human

Tickled me

Clearly.

Especially like teachers grow

currently listening on repeat and catapulting into new dimensions.

DOOM is the goat, not BT

@@user-oq3in5pz3d I respect your opinion

@@user-oq3in5pz3d Doom’s gonna be on this upcoming album

....ever patiently waiting with the demons we deserve

Better be willing to pay for every dream you deffered If the vehicle should swerve, better learn how to lean into the kerb!.

Chills for sure

Facts!!!!!!

It’s ridiculously good isn’t it!

although English is not my mother language, BT's rhymes &flow usually give me chills🥶

Tariq not Human

Turn of the century 1999

Missing link recognize and makes you think reel LYFE like McDonald's and a pinto bean

Makes me wish Portishead got on it. It’s so 90s I wanna platz. Love this isht.

@@patrickbyrne5070 the beat for It Could be Sweet + Black Thought 📝Cut the check

@@seewhativescene FR 👊

Gives me a soft hip hop jazz beat sound

Agree

No doubt! All his tracks have that timeless quality to them. "Rap catalog consists of all classics"

Dare I say, he may be getting even better with age. His solo and collab projects in recent years have been amazing.

💯

I'm here for it

Honestly man. He's absolutely incredible

Tariq Thanos of the Barz

"Everything's burning doowwwn"😭

I dont want to be premature but I've restarted it like 5x cause I can't grasp what I'm hearing

I had no idea that was him this album is gonna be amazing

Danger Mouse actually produced Michael Kiwanuka's Love & Hate and it's a fantastic album. They go good together.

@@apersonwhoisaperson8163 holy shit, that's great, didn't know that. Love & Hate is amazing

@@apersonwhoisaperson8163 I’ve only listened to his self titled album I’ll check it out

I also recommend DM's band Broken Bells, which they also just released a killer new track. The albums he produced with Norah Jones, The Black Keys, and many others are top notch too. But the big one not to miss in my opinion is his album collabo with Karen O from Yeah Yeah Yeahs it's called Lux Prima. Happy listening fellow DM fans.

Maybe the greatest.✊🏾

🐐

@@paddyjamesadair6055 facts

Facts1 the Boston d.j,whut you mean FACTS,and I've been listening too black thought since 1993,and hes ageing like a fkn fine wine,his style is like no other,ok FACT!!!!!!Dangermouse from over here in the UK,every1 wants too do a record with him,but this offering is a fkn gem,when hip hop is in a bit of a state really,little dude's like bishop nehru,Joey badass,doom god rest him,Sean Price,god rest,prodigy,phife dawg,lost 4 top rappers right there,Sean P,1 of the best,fkn love buckshot but man,hes the man that can spit fire!!#bcc##roots#illadelphLife#✊🏾🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Jada

true❤️

This album is gonne be fantasticoo

He's in my top 3 and he isn't number 2 or 3

Agreed. He has a certain signature and it has a tendency to bring new heights in the skills of any artist he works with as well. I personally call him Musical Midas. 💯🔥

@@apersonwhoisaperson8163 INDEED. every song, you can hear his unique style - it's dope

Tariq isn't human

Yoooooo! Get in that BT catalog!!!! You won't be sorry!

20 yrs here

The Roots.. what an mc

Illadelphhalife is what got me bro welcome to the crew

Chorus: Michael Kiwanuka] Everything's burning down When I close my eyes again Enemies all around I don't understand, my friend, my friend [Verse 2: Black Thought] I've been through hoodies and sneakers to beepers and record features Hustlin' nicks of reefer to tusslin' with the reaper Sensory deprivation to ultimate synesthesia Freein' our brothers' keeper from teeth of another creature Breakin' and enterin' to the theater, the search and seizure Is the worth of genius, somewhere between Earth and Venus At her convenience, even non-believers make prayers Haters and naysayers is buried in cake layers I take day as a blessing and see the night as a lesson Twilight is a message for me to write a confession The matrix, a dominatrix seeking to be served Ever patiently waiting with the demons we deserve Better be willing to pay with every dream that you deferred If the vehicle should swerve, learn to lean into the curve After workin' up the nerve almost equal in size I walked around with the iron for any wrinkle in time I pay the piece of my mind for every nickel and dime But never less than a five and never slept on the job A killer dumped on your squad, yet never left the garage When your God was close enough to see the flesh of his eyes Get to the button and press, it's what the message advised What's a threat? Behind a mess is where the testament lies [Chorus: Michael Kiwanuka] Everything's burning down When I close my eyes again Enemies all around I don't understand, my friend, my friend 1 Embed About This song bio is unreviewed Genius Annotation1 contributor Aquamarine is a seventh track of the upcoming Danger Mouse & Black Thought album “Cheat Codes”. It was released as a third single on July 13, 2022 premiering with a video clip on RU-vid. The song features Michael Kiwanuka on the chorus with Tariq discussing different topics in two verses: from the origin of human being, Black Thought’s own life path and his current position in life and culture (of rap) to Tariq’s role as an artist and his own writing process. Expand +1 Share Ask us a question about this song Ask a question * Cheat Codes (2022) Danger Mouse & Black Thought 1. Sometimes (Unreleased) 2. Cheat Codes (Unreleased) 3. The Darkest Part (Unreleased) 4. No Gold Teeth 5. Because 6. Belize (Unreleased) 7. Aquamarine 8. Identical Deaths (Unreleased) 9. Strangers (Unreleased) 10. Close To Famous (Unreleased) 11. Saltwater (Unreleased) 12. Violas and Lupitas (Unreleased) Credits Featuring Michael Kiwanuka Produced By Danger Mouse Written By Black Thought, Michael Kiwanuka, Jean-Pierre Alarcen, Inflo & Danger Mouse Licensed Through BMG Video Director George Muncey & Elliot Elder Release Date July 13, 2022 Tags RapUKConscious Hip-HopSoulSoul RapHip-HopEast Coast Expand Comments spited Contributor 10 days ago amazing work 🔥 +8 HipToTheHopDontStop 9 days ago Thought NEVER disappoints. +2 nikk7 Contributor 8 days ago impeccable rhyming from the OG. this 2nd verse is enough to disintegrate most of young rappers whole projects into ashes. +2 man_is_legend 7 days ago First verse is flawless, one of his best seriously +2 OutMyWriteMind Contributor 4 days ago ITS HANDWRITTEN IN SANSKRIT???? BrianMash 2 days ago Really dont wanna overreact due to recency bias, but damn lyrically this song could be an all-timer Expand Sign Up And Drop Knowledge 🤓 Genius is the ultimate source of music knowledge, created by scholars like you who share facts and insight about the songs and artists they love. Sign Up Genius is the world’s biggest collection of song lyrics and musical knowledge About GeniusContributor GuidelinesPressShopAdvertiseEvent SpacePrivacy PolicyPrivacy Preferences LicensingJobsDevelopersCopyright PolicyContact UsSign InDo Not Sell My Personal Information VERIFIED ARTISTS

Thank you

When this first came out i sent it to my son . It seems our best and happiest moments together are when we're discussing hip hop music . i analyzed these lyrics and sent them to him and i don't think he ever even looked at them . i tried not to take it personally but see you in the lyrics here again , i still feel the disappointment

​@@gardensofthegods I wish you were my dad. I was definitely going to respond to these fire lyrics

@@boity-fromthemilkygalaxy2504 I can't be your dad because I'm a mom hahaha but I do appreciate the compliment

finesse is but this is 2nd

@@BanjiStillLoading Stupid autotune bullshit

One of the best songs of any fifa

Damn fam I see your vision And then ummm Damian Marley on that project too, Joey Badass I see your vision

‼️‼️‼️🙏🏽

Big UPs to Uganda! Much love

Kenyan here🔥

hes from Muswell Hill mate

I agree

@@anunsashtray8244 Nas would fit right in on this track too 🔥

I’ve always wanted more work between black thought and ghostface, but him and nas would be legendary

@@turdferguson9452 Him and Ghost sound nice too. In tha Park is 🔥

@@turdferguson9452 you the same Turd Ferguson as on the flyers blog?

Mouse and thought did us a favor with this one.

The bad thing that they’re hiding the bad words in the songs

@@Mohammed-u Fist of all, why do we even need bad words, and second of all, 8 year olds could be playing this game

@@MrHuph-vu2wc I hope that their were an option to hide/unhide the bad words and the hiding of the words make the song stop for 1 second or 2 seconds and I don’t like that In the songs