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This level of addiction is frightening. Choosing a substance over your own son... having 50$ and thinking about your score instead of getting your son a toy or something... you lose your soul.
8 years clean. From a former alcoholic and coke addict to hard working father of a 2 year old son. It's the legacy that's keeping me strong. Powerful song mr. Royce. 🙏
the world we live in. the media will never promote anything that will help the younger generations, most young ones are lost already and only want to hear songs promoting gang, sex, drugs and any other bullshit same as the media that will give this useless songs mass coverage. watch how many views the song has and go check lil pump and kanye shit song
@@lukejamesbgn yeah I did listen to the song if you really meant that question seriously...no need to hype him up hahaha it was a great song and all but the story telling doesn't get much simpler
Yea...it sux..ihave friend with demons...and kids..it's hard seeing him that way....wasn't there a vid with dmx being put on the spot ..to choose fam or rehab...anyways great song...video was what I pictured
Arsen Bouzyla Man, 2017 and 2018 was a great year for rap. Jericho Jackson was one of my favorites. Dreamin Out Loud, Daytona, Streams Of Thought, Lamps, No News Is Good News, Care For Me, Pieces Of A Man, so so many. Hopefully 2019 is just as good.
Simple beat, incredible lyrics, raw emotion. This song wasn’t made for the fans, it was made for himself. And one day this will be recognised on the same level Stan is.
i feel like first of all this doesnt need to be compared to stan for any particular reason but if we are gonna do that, one it won't get that respect but that doesnt mean it isn't an equal or better song, eminem pointed out in an interview he did in 2020 that he rarely sees the rappers HE thinks deserve to be on top 50 lists, actually on top 50 lists. so same goes for songs, recognition doesnt equal actual greatness every time. then the one thing stan has going for it in comparison is the length of the song i thought maybe i just lost track of time because i was literally sitting here crying my eyes out to this song because it touched me so emotionally, but i felt like even though it told the whole story, i was still in the middle of it expecting so much more--and then it ended. and i was like, wait, what just happened? im mid-cry, hello? this is over? where's the rest of the song? i double checked and the full length stan video is 8:88 now you can cut about a minute out of that or so for the intro but this also has a (shorter) intro and i guess i was expecting some more anecdotes, something to lengthen this episode, something to really draw it out into that really epic length that i started expecting as this song was progressing. FWIW eminem is my favorite rapper of all time but this a superior song to stan i'm literally disappointed because i feel like i've just listened to *half* of a superior song to stan.
The song and the whole video is ABSOLUTELY touching and honest in so many ways. I could see this being a life-changing & self-reflecting video for some people which make them take a U-turn in life. The emotion in your rapping and especially in your singing brings the song so much more to life. Also, man you rhymed "alcohol" with "law" didn't expect that at all! If you're reading this by any chance, big fan!
TheRussianGenius dope comment man just a think ... alcohol doesn’t really rhyme with law but it’s the words before the ending rhyme which made those words sound like rhyming. If you think about it he is a genius 😂
@Ronald Turner Weird that you clicked on a video of him then. But it's all good, keep listening to Lil Pump and let the rest of us appreciate actual music.
@Ronald Turner No, dude! Me I put Eminem and 5'9" on the same level. He IS one of the best rappers in the game. I seriously cannot believe what you're saying. I get it if you're joking. Man, he is one of them real ones.
My dad did the same thing for me, checked himself into rehab without having to be asked. Been clean for 37 years now. I'm glad my father chose me over alcohol!! Love you pops
Now that's a real man I respect your father because mine never came back and I've got addiction problems mental health problems and definitely intimacy problems and I dont trust anyone .Half the time I was living with my grandparents when my mother was with her abusive alcoholic and drug addicted ex husband who put me through the worst seven years of my life .I've never truly hated someone until I dealt with him ,he abused my mom physically,emotionally, sexually and physically abused my older brother ,myself and his own son who is younger than me .I have real bad depression and this might sound strange but pain keeps me going
so true it seemed like the song was so short but it just felt that way cause he got his message across so quickly with so few words. well done no doubt
This shit hits me where I need it too man, July 11th 2016... Last time I used cocaine, the next day I finally told my paps I was an addict and he got me into a rehab. Mad love Royce!
Powerful song. I started doing cocaine at age 14. Ever since then it has been a part of my life I've been to jail because of it, and almost ruined my marriage. I am 28 now, and I am 4 months sober because I chose my family over cocaine. God bless
I got clean....again....to this song. Over and over and over for the first week or two I would play this while detoxing and somehow doing my job. When I wake up tomorrow, it will be a year clean....again....for the last time. One is the only number that matters. One better choice, one more time getting up and trying again, one more time forgiving yourself, one more time telling the truth, one life to live one second at a time in the bliss of the present moment. One love. 🙏🏻💎💎💎🧘♂️☸️
I doubt you'll ever see this message, but...I know the making of this album was difficult and a struggle for you. It brought up some demons that were hard to deal with and sharing them took a stupendous amount of courage. This album speaks to people in ways most art that gets made today just doesn't anymore. So thanks to you and everyone involved for doing this for all of us.
Aint nothin but facts, my brothers. As fire as "Summer on Lock" was, if I'm not wrong it took almost a whole month for the video to reach a million. Sad!
Was addicted to cocaine and heroin in Detroit Michigan for 12 years I've been clean 6 I now have a little girl and she has never seen me high I lost her mom to preeclampsia she dosent got a mom and it's hard to be a dad from a prison cell I dramatically changed my life and anybody can
Thank God for artists like Royce who still bless us with music like that... let's not take him for granted. let's buy is his music and support him to the fullest.
Still doesn’t get all the credit he deserves but man it makes me so happy to see Royce getting a little more appreciation. One of the all-time greatest MC’s💯
Shady XXI still plenty of dope MC’s out there just don’t see them in the mainstream as much...just off the top of my head, young dudes like Nick Grant, Oswin Benjamin, Mick Jenkins, Shawn Smith, Anoyd, Denzil Porter and Chris Rivers could hold their own on a track with a lot of the greats. It’s a shame they don’t get more shine but they’re definitely keeping lyricism alive🙏
I only just found this track today... "I'm proud to say that I'm an addict who inherit your pain" That's some of the realest shit i've ever heard. Royce has done it, again.
This is a Grammy song...mannnnn bravo....this was an awesome awesome song...and needed no bars...the message was powerful...this will change somebody's life
This song hit really hard for me. I have been clean now for a little over 10 years but I still think about Cocaine almost every day. I managed to get off but it took me 2 and a half years of jail to do it. I stay off the coke now because I love my family more than I love the drug. I never want to let my family know how often I think about it because I don't want them to worry but hearing this song is a reminder and it's almost a thank you from them when I listen to it. I doubt you will ever read this but honestly Royce, Thank You!! I have listened to this a few times now when I start thinking about it and my urges go away. It's been a long time since a song gave me goosebumps.
It's never going to be easy but it is always going to be worth it. Your family may never know how deep the struggle goes but they will 100% appreciate you did it for them. Remind yourself everyday that this is a battle, you are a soldier and this war is winnable!
Hey man, recovery takes so much courage so good on you. Never be afraid to seek out an addiction counselor- it's takes serious strength to take that step, but they are so helpful for your recovery path. I promise you wouldn't regret it. You've got this
Nas is also dropping deep tracks. Go search his name! They’re at the top now. These OGs really flexing themselves while spreading their respective messages.
What a song and what a message. My father didn't choose me over cocaine, but I also didn't turn out an addict or inherit his pain. Big ups Royce for putting this wonderful piece of art out for the world to reflect on.
Cause sadly em got a fanbase which is not full of real hip hop listeners though majority of them are but still so many just skips part to em verse . And other than his fanbase nobody listens to real hip hop at all.. plus Royce had less collabs and beef drama like em had for like many times
@@thegoats6640 you should read again pal! I said that not every single fan of em is keen to listen real hip hop they just want to listen Eminem hip hop so they just skip the part of other great rappers. Em is real OG indeed man! I'm a Stan too, why would I say something negative about em 🐐
@@RajSharma-tf9lv yes I get u now. Actually Royce. It's dope asf. And I like him He is the real hip hop. For me eminam the gaot. And 5.9 it's really better then 1000 repper
Becuz he not talking luxury cars, ho's in a strip club, or popping pillz...he talking bout real family struggles. Deez new age rappers dont undastand dat or dont undastand lyrically ability when they hear it.
Jerry Benard my grandma was a drunk for 20 years and alcohol ruined her marriage and relationship with my mom and uncle but when I was born she came to my house and asked my mom what it would take to be in my life and she said be sober for 24 hours so the next day my mom let her see me but not hold me the my mom said be sober for 48 hours so when the 2 days were up she came back and got to hold me for 5 minutes but after that she never came back and my mom thought she went back to her old ways but 6 months later she came back and said I have not even seen a bottle or can in 6 months can I please see him and my mom said ok so she stayed the night and didn’t put me down she stayed up all night holding me my grandma has not had a drop of alcohol in almost 15 years and she keeps my little brother and sister all the time
A year under my belt with sobriety....this is an absolute masterpiece...addicts or non addicts out there can totally agree...thanks Royce for one of the best hip hop tracks of all time...hands down....
@ I normally agree with you, but when you name ur project the Book of Ryan, and have a very personal song like Cocaine, I'm thanking the human being the wrote it, not a persona.
My favorite song on the album AND one of my top ten favorite songs of all times. As an 80s baby who's father was also an abuser this is truly REALITY RAP!
As someone who saw the effects of the crack epidemic first hand, this hit hard. Unfortunately, my dad's story didn't have a happy ending. My advice to anyone he does have a family member who is actively trying to get clean, support them as much as you can and appreciate the strength of their character for actually trying... Thank you Royce for this album. It was therapeutic and much needed. Continue to thrive King ✊🏾
For Royce to go out of his element....spoke to me heavy....R.I.Power Dad....my father chose "Cocaine"...not gonna lie....i cried to this. Thank you for this Da 5-9.👊🏾🙌🏾
@@mvp1926 same bro and he's almost 60 but when I inherited the family addiction Gene I knew I wasn't going to do to my kids what he did to me and I'm 4 years clean bc of my parents mistakes and the love I have for my babies
@jack ramirez we're no longer together, besides giving him an allowance, wouldn't that be enabling? No thanks, I just learned he overdosed at someone's house with my children's half brother present. I'm not contributing to 💩
Im so happy that "Cocaine" has got nearly 2M views so fast..Royce has been blowing up and he truly deserves it..One of the greatest rappers of all time and his recognition has been long overdue..Keep supporting Royce
@@shivaawasthi1129 It has all the reason to do with Eminem, sorry. They grew into the underground rap secne in tandem and continued communication throughout Em's acclaimed rise into popularity. No doubt , 100% , Royce is nice with a mic. I'm in no position to say he wouldn't have made it to radio without the convenience of a "friendly recommendation" . But.. He's obserdly predisposed to appear on Shadys radio station. There are numerous talented lyricists / songwriters of worthy caliber , capable of art. The difference is avalibility to a recognizable and consumable platform. The likes of which Royce has had readily at his disposal, through Eminem. Not to mention studio time , media connections , and a piggyback ride into Hollywood. This is mainly to be applied as his "step into the light" of pop culture. After which , Royce da 5'9 did his thing because we all know he's one of the best to ever try.
@@ChannelWaldo i know everything about royce and eminem relationship man some one literally said royce became big just becuz of eminem that's why i said then he changed his comment
2:15 till the end.....CONSTANT CRYING...BECAUSE I CAN RELATE TO ADDICTION....THIS IS SUCH A INSPIRATIONAL SONG...THANKS ROYCE FOR UPLIFTING YOUR FANS!!!!
Idc if no one cares I just want to say I love this song and Royce. I'm so happy this came out on my 22nd birthday... The past 2 years have been pretty difficult and great, right now at this moment, its the same feeling but I'm so optimistic for the future now. I honestly forgot my birthday was today and what made me feel any kind of excitement was this video being announced on Twitter. I been a fan since Success is Certain and with his music and interviews, Royce has changed my life, helped me grow as a man and taught me so much stuff that i needed to know in order to grow.. and i hope everyone feels the same too. Book of Ryan is amazing. Royce is a legend and has been one of my hero's since I was teenager. Thanks a million Nickle! Peace.
Happy birthday! 🎉🎂🎈🎊 I hope you have a great day I’m sorry you’ve been struggling, I hope that things ease up for you- leaning into music that resonates with you is a great coping mechanism 🙌🏼
@@myjciskate4 they had pretty good music. definitely not insane and they put out good music but as albums no way theyre even close. book of ryan as a body of work is just superior. bars wise/lyrically, vocals/delivery, story telling, ACTUAL singing, songwriting, instrumentally/production wise, executive production as well, conceptually, just all the way around. not to take anything away from anyone you named but royce is an og vet and one of the best (not the greatest) but one of the best emcee's we've ever had. hes a good rapper as well but as an emcee hes next to nas n black thought n them
I grew up with an alcoholic father so I really relate to this song. Watching the video brought tears to my eyes, it’s so real. I’m in my 40’s now and I love my father . But I wish he would have chosen us over alcohol . I love Royce for writing this song
one of the best songs ever written imo. so much heart and soul went into this. you can feel it.. if you dont get goosebumps all throughout this whole song then youre not human!
I just got off of opiates... mainly hydros, percs, dilaudid and fentynyl... Managed to kick cigarettes as I was getting clean off of opiates. It feels great to see someone else talking about getting clean.
Dilaudid and fentanyl were so painful to try and kick. But I was using IV both and cold turkey. 13 nights awake straight hell. I cannot even tell you. 14th night something came thru so I didn’t even quit. Boy did I sleep good that night tho. 5 months now
This song always makes me feel emotional - it's beautiful and his voice is amazing His needs to be shared repeatedly, Royce gets better and better. Everything he’s on or puts out is crazy, lyrically he’s top 3.
My wife looked at me and just said, “this is something our daughter can say about you” Clean from Herion 7 years. Thanks for making this Royce! Always Loved You GAWD!
BlackySpeakz you definitely know what music is fire and Royce certainly is a top tier rapper. Loving your channel and your fair objective commentary. You keep grinding as your channel is a positive and informative contribution to the culture.
