Justine Skye - Build ft. Arin Ray 

"But since I can't build a man, I'm going to work on who I am, spend all my time on me" Are you listening to the words in this song though??🙌🏾👏🏿

I love seeing dark skin black women in the public eye because it gives me motivation to fight for my dreams.

Black women are so beautiful.

the scariest thing about this video is the message at the start: "based on a true story"

Her skin gives me so much life. #yesmelanin

Domestic violence is not ok. Physical abuse is not ok. Hitting a woman is not ok. Making excuses for physical violence towards a woman is not ok. GET IT THROUGH YOUR HEAD!

This is why the strong Black woman stereotype has to die. We are delicate, demure, and precious beautiful beings that need love and support from every one (which includes men).

There is literally no reason for there to be any dislikes for this video. Its truly beautiful displaying your strength when you could very well be weak given your circumstances. But taking your power back by removing yourself from any situation that doesn't serve you even when everything else after that seems uncertain. Chose YOU. Love yourself enough to walk away from anyone or anything that hurts you mentally, physically, and/or emotionally. You deserve better.

Purple haired Justine Skye was an era! but I'm really feeling the rebranding!!

This video is so intense and real. Brings awareness to domestic violence

this is making me cry,..im leaving my emotionally abusive relationship,..i just cant

ladies you deserve BETTER. you deserve to be treated with RESPECT. you are worthy of REAL LOVE, which is nurturing, kind, patient, and yes hard work but ultimately brings joy, not pain. 1 Corinthians 13 tells you what love is. YOU DESERVE BETTER. no matter what your past is.

No more riding and dying. You can't change anyone and you shouldn't waste your time waiting for ppl to change. Instead, work on yourself. Build yourself. Great message in the song! Rooting for Justine Skye. Please make it big.

Justine Skye is so underrated. I ask myself why.

my mom was in an abusive relationship and I am happy she was a strong, black, beautiful women and is in a better relationship god blessed us so much . god bless

It is really a shame that such a video with a powerful and realistic tone doesn't garner more view..smh🤦🏾‍♂️

All these beautiful black woman at the end 🙌🏿😍

Such a needed video. We need more dark-skinned girls on the media!

"all these boys be the same, they act their shoe size not their age" FACTS

The message, the lyrics, the song, the visuals, the story, the effects of a abusive relationship but finding the strength to leave is just simply beautiful.💕! Black women are the strongest humans on this planet. #MelaninPoppin👑🍫 "it's okay to not be OKAY"...

If you’re in an abusive relationship please leave now. The PTSD from it is no joke

"They act their shoes size not their age" #facts

Dark skin women are beautiful. Rejoice in what god has given you because you all are blessed. 💋 This song hit me right in the feels. Love this 🥰😘

There’s a similar theme in many underrated dark skinned women’s music videos: A toxic relationship and the desire to create a man that lets them be the woman they’ve always wanted to be. It makes me incredibly sad that they don’t get the platform to tell their stories and the women that look like them ultimately get blamed for the walls they build to protect themselves because they remain unprotected. They get called masculine and bitter and are blamed for being single mothers and “driving the father away” all while ignoring the fact that they might have escaped something truly horrible and are doing the best they can with the resources they have. They’re all so beautiful but the industry is hiding them, and the community is shaming them.

I got chills watching this - great message that many of us needed 🙏🏽

Ppl are sleeping on my good sis Justine period’t 🙌🏾👏🏾.

Damn, Sheck Wes ain’t shit. Sorry you had to go through that Queen 😖

When he started singing😻😭so fine

THERE IS NO BEAUTY LIKE BLACK BEAUTY!!

She had me at the first two lines lol

Did y’all notice that that’s Darnell from all American

This song will never get old for me! Arin’s part introduced him as an artist for me and Justine Skye just absolutely killed this! Forever one of my favorite songs!❤️

"They act their shoe size, not their age." This song and it's message are so amazing. I am so proud of you Justine! Kudos to you for having the courage to tell this story. Very beautifully done!

You deserve more recognition girl💕

I remember the person who i loved deeply asked me one day to "wait for him"..... wait for him to grow up and stop playing.... so i turned him down there and then and I said no... turnes out he never changed and thats more then 10 yrs ago. Hardest thing i ever had to do is stop loving that dude, but it was the best thing I ever did.

2 years later and I can say I’m happy just being by myself.

This is really sad because women go through this everyday its nice she is sharing her story❤

This has me tearing up only cuz I witnessed my mama go thru this and the fact that she got out of it is a blessing

Arin Ray is finally making it in 2019 after all of these years. Anyone remember seeing him on The X Factor?

This is the first time ive seen the video but ive listened to this song forever now & can i just say that i legit started crying??? Like 3 years ago this video was me & seeing it all in a video just kinda hit it on the head of how it is to be with someone who is abusive (especially while you're pregnant) & then how freeing it is once you get out of it. Its so hard to try and get away from someone you care about but you cant care for them the right way because they dont care for you the right way either. Youre stuck in a dilemma of "should i abandon all hope and run?" or "Do i stay for the rough times and help the person i love get better?" Everyone says "Once they start they wont stop". When youve never been in a situation like this & it starts happening so slowly from once to a couple times you brush it off and blame it either on yourself or i.e if theyre drunk or really angry. Then it starts happening all the time & youre so mentally detached that you dont even know how you let yourself get this deep & usually it comes with some sort of brainwash of how you arent good enough or no one will ever love you like they love you.. you start letting yourself go bc you believe youre disgusting and no one wants you. Your friends see everything, youre hiding it from your family, everytime you go out together you try to put on a front hoping no one sees the scars under your makeup or clothes.. Once you get out of something thats burying you alive, every breath of fresh air is like being reborn. But you have to stand up and dig yourself out of your grave to get back on top... that process alone can be worse than what youre trying to get out of so most people end up giving up and going back... on top of you still feeling mentally not good enough for anyone else and feeling like that person is the only one who wants you. Youve already given yourself to that person, so why try to start over? Domestic Abuse runs deeper than what people can see, people DIE from this. This needs to be taken seriously in all cases. Save yourself or someone you know guys. I almost lost my daughter and my life to this...

Purple is also the color of domestic violence awareness this month 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

If this song doesn’t get you the recognition you deserve... that’ll be insane! Be song, the video... the MESSAGE and visual is INSANE! So proud of you Justine

I really got the chills from this video. Showing the struggle behind closed doors that people probably don't know about. My heart goes out to those who go through domestic violence. I know these are just words, but I know that you are strong, and you're strong enough to walk away.

All those beautiful black women in your video.

This is what you call authentic R&B She reminds me of Sunshine Anderson

Damn Cash never acted like that with Zoey lol. Dope visuals that match the songs. I love the black beauties in this video! Much succes to Justine.

“ & I wish you can change, but that won’t change the pain “

That moment you decide to leave and actually do it is one of the most empowering and scariest moments ever!!! This is a great song☺️

I love how the video captured the broken mirror and the damaged bird that the girl was holding. It shows you can't change the other partner. Having been a survivor I know how it can be. Many men,women and same sex couples face this issue. Let's support one another and know not to blame yourself.You can't build a man like she said and the only thing to do is wish better for them so they can change themselves. Some people have given up on themselves and they need hardcore therapy. You can't change them and so better yourself ❤

This song is so relatable !

I STILL remember the exact moment when I heard this song for the first time.. needless to say...i got in my feels and it played on repeat till I got home.. The video and lyrics reminded me of my most pain-felt times but also, at the same time, my most empowered of times, as well, when I maintained the faith and courage to keep changing my life because I DESERVED better. I stopped defining myself as a victim of domestic violence, and, instead- as SURVIVOR of it. That decision helped turn the dark moments of my life into something beautiful to grow from. ...one thing thats took me slightly by surprise Is despite how much time has passed since my life was that of the women's in the video- I still get immediately and reflexively taken back when wayching the video! I have to clarify that it wasnt in a negative way, though, was truly quite the opposite. I gained a sense of empowerment by seeing and remembering everything that I was so incredibly lucky to have overcome! Musics ability to grab your soul and resignate with it can truly take your breath away, at times-especially when it does it in a moment that you least expect it and need it most. To all the women still living this-there IS hope. You're a survivor, and are worthy of love.

This really hit home. No matter what you can't change a man.

This is the Justine Skye I've been waiting on. Her moment is close guys.

She’s so under rated and it’s extremely unfair Love you all the best QUEEN ❤️❤️❤️👑😘😘

Giving me Kelly Rowland Stole vibes ❤️

seeing this woman with deep, rich skin that shines like a pearl is everything, she is so beautiful I want to cry 😭🖤

I cried throughout the whole video. Most of the women in my family have been victims of Domestic Violence. Most of them are still in a abusive relationship. I love that you bring attention to DV. It's so important. I'm so sorry that you had to go through something like this. You are a strong, independent, beautiful Queen Justine!❤ Love you!❤❤❤❤

This was a sad video but well done and amazing.. Thanks Justine Skye for another fantastical video you are doing so well and thanks for exposing abusing relationships hopefully this will help a lot of people and encouraging them to seek help💜💜💜💜

“But since I can’t build a man, imma work on who I am spending all my time on me instead of living in make-believe” 4 years later and I never forgot this song.. it’s still so important to me 🤍

This song is speaking to my soul. Dealing with the aftermath of DV and it has chipped away at my soul. Most days I'm a wreck and the PTSD is draining.

changed the meaning of this song. thank you.

All the women in this video are so beautiful. 😍😍

Lyrical narration, instrumental composition, story telling and the accompanying visuals are stellar in this video. What a great example of what blending music and film should look like.

Such a powerful video I’m glad that she spoke out on her abuse. Justine you are such a strong beautiful black women 💜 & I’m happy that you survived this abuse, to tell your story for others who need help on speaking out. You’ve grown An artist! Keep up the good work! 🦋

Wow so much black beauty in one video.

The most mesmerizing video you’ve ever given us. I’m so sorry about your experience

One of the most beautiful visuals I've ever seen. I really hope she gets the peace, love, happiness, and justice she deserves.

looking back at this seeing how damn underrated she is

My new jam - you DID THAT, Justine.

Yes I’m happy that you overcame this and I hope anybody going through this gets help when needed and not take this abuse.🙏🏾

Watching this video makes me cry...it brings back a lot of pain and hurt. Those who've experienced domestic violence understands the cycle. Its both mental and physical. I pray you get out of this toxic situation safely. I will never let anyone bring me so low again. Peace & Love y'all.

This is so well done! The artists, producers, mixers and DJs on this track did such a great job. In less than six minutes y’all made me feel, everything. Omg and Justine Skye and Aaron Ray. Wow, what a great duo! This is beautiful! Truely art. ❤️ And yes, I did cry! I do that when I experience something that touches me and penetrates my soul. Thank you for sharing the truth! I hope others are touched and moved too, and lives are changed for the better. Thank you for sharing awareness, and shedding light in some dark places in some people’s realities. Thank you for being bold, and courageous, and doing a magnificent job at this craft. Well done! ❤️ love this.

The rap took the vibes totally into another realmed message... HOLYSHIT😍😍😍

Reclaim your Power. Know that you deserve better.

It mustve been hard for her to film this💔 beautiful video so proud her wishing the best❤❤

Beautiful voices, gorgeous people, powerful message 🙏🏽🙌🏽

Arin Ray's voice omg😯😍❤

Great tune on it’s own, video made it impactful. Your proper recognition soon come

Justine is such an underrated artist. SHE IS AMAZINGGG

Arin Ray and Justine Skye is a mix out of this world ♥️ she really did it with this song beyond relatable for many women out here ...... never give up ladies there is always a way out ‼️🙏🏾

I still tryna figure out why she's not more successful...

I cried watching this.. brings up some awful memories. Ladies get out before it’s too late!

She is so beautiful . It’s so sad what she went through. I really hope she makes it through and get the help that she deserves. All these beautiful sistas in this video though . 😍👸🏾👸🏿👸🏿❤️

this whole video sent me chills from the message in the beginning to the message at the end. such a talented artist.

This is literally the most beautiful visual I've seen in years.... I really hope everyone sees this. Justine really has a lot of depth and so much talent. I love her so much. Queen-Justine.

Justine is Normani's friend and Arin is Normani's ex 👀. Maybe they'll collab one day

Do this song make anybody else feel some type way like you just get real excited for no reason especially at the part where she say “all these boys b the same, they act they shoe size not they age” 😂

This song is so beautiful, the beats, lyrics, videography, all of it. You can feel the emotion and rawness from her saying "if I could build a man, like really build a man." Not a boy, guy, a Man.

Bitch I felt this! Thank you for wasting my time Thank you for changing my mind Thank You for proving me right! Thank You for saving my life .... Sometimes people are the doorway to your freedom you let them into places thinking you could build but there actions or behavior or absence tears you down until you have no choice but to abandon what you created and goes with what comes natural which is love yourself ..build it again stronger, solid, wiser ...walking away meant saving my sanity! My Humanity!! YESSSSS

THIS SONG NEEDS MORE ATTENTION

Sheck Wes is CANCELED😑

She is one of my favorite newer artist she keep me lit when I’m showering and waking to work ❤️❤️❤️ LOVE HER

I for real cried. This is amazing and song is beautiful and powerful. Such a great message. Great Job 🦄💜

damn this video hit home for me 😭

We need more music videos with stories and messages 👏🏾. Glad I stumbled across this.

With tears in my eyes and hearing this song a million times. Seeing the video makes me feel whole, to be someone who’s lived domestic violence life. I loved this ❤️

This song better get a recognition. I swear this deserves a trending!! sending a big message about domestic violence!! This is real stuff!!! Bringing awareness!!!!!!

"They act their shoe size not their age" 👌

I love this, thank you for speaking out. I can relate I’ve been in the same situation with my child’s father. It’s not easy at all to speak out but once you do big weight is lifted off your shoulders. 😢🙏🏾💜💜💜 if any one ever been in a DV situation just know your not alone.

Her voice, the music.. it is really good