Dad reacts to Tommy Wright III - Ashes 2 Ashes, Dust 2 Dust

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  • @hawaiianplayboy2307
    @hawaiianplayboy2307 Рік тому +165

    TOMMY WRIGHT lll, never would have thought you guys would cover him but I’m glad.

  • @malcolmisk00l
    @malcolmisk00l Рік тому +159

    DAMN never thought I would expect to see Tommy on this channel, mad props

  • @kyngediwang16
    @kyngediwang16 Рік тому +111

    That gotdamn Tommy Wright the III...... He's been getting sampled heavily in the mainstream now...

    • @frontroom
      @frontroom  Рік тому +25

      Even by Beyoncé!

    • @dexterramey8787
      @dexterramey8787 Рік тому +9

      My homeboy gave me the original tape back in the day. He moved back to Memphis and unfortunately was killed.

    • @OTRKyofte
      @OTRKyofte Рік тому +1

      @@frontroom what track?

    • @snoopruffin7609
      @snoopruffin7609 Рік тому +3

      ​@dexterramey8787 Tommy Wright didn't get killed. He's alive and well and he's still touring.

    • @sakiere
      @sakiere Рік тому +20

      @@snoopruffin7609 i think he meant that his homeboy got killed

  • @SincereSentinel
    @SincereSentinel 9 місяців тому +6

    Good stuff guys. Much respect to you and Dad both for acknowledging a classic Rapper and classic time.

  • @Cash_Wednesday
    @Cash_Wednesday Рік тому +16

    I never thought I'd see a reaction to Tommy Wright III. I also think I peeped a Screw poster behind you. Dad might like the vibe that came out of the early Houston stuff - ESG, Fat Pat etc.

  • @mrsouthernclassic
    @mrsouthernclassic Місяць тому +1

    @25:00 the cowbell was used in alot of Memphis underground music because we used drum machines back then it was in the 909 kits which is the ones TWlll used

    • @frontroom
      @frontroom  Місяць тому

      Thanks for filling us in on that. (Kai’s dad)

  • @Aldurfus
    @Aldurfus Рік тому +15

    One of my favorite albums. Thanks for doing a reaction to this.

  • @sikfrenzy2
    @sikfrenzy2 Рік тому +11

    What the hell I'm insanely impressed you've chosen to do this one lol, respect

  • @chevymc233
    @chevymc233 11 місяців тому +13

    RiP Princess LOKO
    Tommy was slept on with his lyrics

  • @j.b3377
    @j.b3377 Рік тому +16

    Was not expecting this one!
    You gotta do a DJ Screw review…I see the poster in the back.
    Point Blank-My Mind Went Blank, you should compare the original to the DJ Screw mix

  • @TheSksexton
    @TheSksexton Рік тому +47

    Holy shit...Tommy Wright III...how in the hell did you guys find out about him?
    I've lived in 7-8 states over the years, only met maybe 5 people outside or Memphis familiar with him...yall taking me back to high school.

    • @Evil_Junt
      @Evil_Junt Рік тому +7

      I live in Ohio. Anybody I play dirty south Memphis phonk too always never know wtf it is. Such a shame

    • @Ferdii615
      @Ferdii615 Рік тому +8

      @@Evil_Junti live in Germany and i love this shit

    • @thatfinnishdude9405
      @thatfinnishdude9405 Рік тому +5

      Finland here, tommy is da man!

    • @flatlinerz
      @flatlinerz Рік тому +5

      Australia here, been bangin Tommy Wright III since year 2000

    • @sikfrenzy2
      @sikfrenzy2 Рік тому +4

      My dude I'm from Croatia and I've listened to him since high school haha. He has a following around the world, I assume people run into him by listening to Three 6 like I did :)

  • @Sharr_
    @Sharr_ Рік тому +9

    Definitely thrilled. I’m from Memphis

  • @FinestOfTheSouth
    @FinestOfTheSouth Рік тому +11

    Tommy Wright III, a pioneer of Memphis horrorcore rap, which is a foundation of Trap music

    • @c0j85
      @c0j85 Рік тому +1

      Fr 🔥💯

  • @HyellaTunez
    @HyellaTunez Рік тому +3

    Tommy one of the greatest of all time hands down.And a cool as dude also

  • @m3anmug
    @m3anmug Рік тому +6

    Wow never expected this ever. I know this from way back. One man gang was a good song by him.

  • @odcfempire1258
    @odcfempire1258 2 місяці тому

    I’m amazed and I’m impressed honestly! I would have never in a million years thought you would do Tommy III this was super raw really really really underground. Before any Memphis music was mainstream. Violent times in the city reflected in the music. Very talented musically but very raw

  • @clintc1024
    @clintc1024 Рік тому +1

    This is so fucking dope! Never expected this one. I literally gasped when I was looking through your videos and saw this 😂

  • @youngstretch370
    @youngstretch370 Рік тому +30

    Kai the fact that you are doing underground legends like this is great. Have you got into bay area music yet? There's alot of gold there I would love to see it. E-40, Too-short, Mac Dre. Maybe even The Jacka(R.I.P) anyways love the reactions!

    • @chrisu6236
      @chrisu6236 Рік тому +2

      I second this comment. I been hoping he would cover the bay for some time. I would suggest Too Short- The Ghetto, Gettin It; E-40- 1 luv, rappers ball, Nah Nah; Mac Dre- Rainin Game and Since 84

    • @sess107
      @sess107 Рік тому

      would love to see some bay music

    • @davidmontoya2121
      @davidmontoya2121 Рік тому +1

      Woodie 🔥

    • @TheTurtlesrockz
      @TheTurtlesrockz Рік тому

      Andre Nikatina!!

    • @mikec81
      @mikec81 11 місяців тому

      Bay Area has so many FIRE artists
      Hugh E M.C., Indo G, Rappin 4-Tay, Suga Free, K-Dee, Mac Mall, Mac Dre, Dru Down, CBo, 415, Ant Banks, I could keep going

  • @SteezyPimp
    @SteezyPimp Рік тому +5

    Shocked to see Tommy, that is so awesome! runnin n gunnin has some bangers on it. Early Three-6 like the bone dis and mystic styles is all heaters

  • @northernrydin7543
    @northernrydin7543 Рік тому +13

    WTF!!!! TOMMY WRIGHT DA 3RD ON A MAINSTREAM CHANNEL….REAL UNDERGROUND MEMPHIS LEGEND💯💯& MIGHT AS WELL GET GANGSTA PAT ON DA CHANNEL

  • @paranoidpimpp
    @paranoidpimpp Рік тому +1

    damn i missed this one, been waiting for when u did some memphis shit.

  • @ambassador2memphis
    @ambassador2memphis Рік тому +5

    Classic. being from Memphis thanks for showing your followers about TW3

  • @BT_Spanky
    @BT_Spanky Рік тому +8

    Tommy Wright III one of my favorite rappers of all time along with his other artist known as Mac T Dog.

    • @DimitrueG
      @DimitrueG Рік тому +2

      Don't forget lil Ramsay , album goin undacova

  • @mizydon
    @mizydon Рік тому +14

    Like the reactions. DJ Spanish Fly is also a great one to check out

    • @frontroom
      @frontroom  Рік тому +2

      Love him too. Thanks for watching!

  • @alexandrecouture2462
    @alexandrecouture2462 Рік тому +24

    It certainly doesn't have the over-produced feel of today's music 😂

  • @xShadowFTW
    @xShadowFTW 5 місяців тому +2

    Nah your dad pulled some work back in the day. Man was unphased through all the raps on crime. That's that OG right there. He got some stories for real.

  • @gcm2573
    @gcm2573 9 місяців тому +1

    You picked my 3 favs on the Album. TWIII!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @615bandup2
    @615bandup2 Рік тому +12

    No way you know Tommy wright Memphis, Tennessee legend

  • @paranoidpimpp
    @paranoidpimpp Рік тому +1

    they used mostly boss drum machines like the dr 660 to make most of the tapes. murder in the first was most definitely made with a Dr-660 you can just tell by the way it sounds.

    • @frontroom
      @frontroom  Рік тому +2

      Hopefully one day, with a little luck, I’ll be able to distinguish the drum machines as you can. Thanks for watching. - Kai’s dad

    • @paranoidpimpp
      @paranoidpimpp 4 місяці тому

      @@frontroomdang I missed your reply! But with time you’ll get to tell the difference! I was obsessed with the genre and I used some of the drum machines myself so I have an advantage haha.

  • @steffe689
    @steffe689 Рік тому +3

    9:39 You could "Hear it" but you can definitely "Hurr it"

  • @tobellebless1913
    @tobellebless1913 3 місяці тому

    Bruh!!!...thank you 4 this! TWIII IS A LEGEND

  • @treyvon4444
    @treyvon4444 Рік тому +2

    I cant believe yall bumping Tommy Wright. I was 9. This was way ahead of its time

  • @mgkaotic
    @mgkaotic Рік тому +4

    Yoo I'm a huge Tommy 3 fan, so glad you put your dad onto him... Please look into Z ro from Houston, or even more recently young Dolph

  • @brianb8352
    @brianb8352 Рік тому +1

    Proud to say I was bumpin this like 30 years ago. This blows my mind. Do some Playa Fly or Gangsta Blac in the future.

  • @squidwardsghost
    @squidwardsghost Рік тому +16

    You need to show your dad some DJ Screw

  • @kyle2beats
    @kyle2beats Рік тому +2

    glad to see a quality reaction channel do Tommy

  • @mattymclaughlin5900
    @mattymclaughlin5900 Рік тому +16

    Shame this has so low views, goes to show that some artists get passed even with their influence in history music.
    And that’s coming from someone who doesn’t know this artist

  • @brownskinblackbarbie2363
    @brownskinblackbarbie2363 Рік тому +9

    Memphis stand up my city

  • @GeorgeOforiAtta
    @GeorgeOforiAtta 7 місяців тому +3

    Tommy Wright III is a LEGEND. Period!!!!

  • @VivaLaRaza713
    @VivaLaRaza713 Рік тому +5

    The production from tommy wright 3 is crazy

  • @lyndonfair9850
    @lyndonfair9850 10 місяців тому +1

    Aye yall G for this 💯

  • @pariszohnson
    @pariszohnson Рік тому +1

    love this reaction with you and your dad! we absolutely NEED a new kendrick album. just throw a dart at his discography and choose one.

  • @TJacks23
    @TJacks23 Рік тому

    Thank you for doing this. Absolutely amazing!

  • @chfour83
    @chfour83 Рік тому +1

    i still be bumping this like it just came out. even though its been out 30 years

  • @yungtwun
    @yungtwun Рік тому +2

    Wow... Can't believe y'all are reacting to Tommy Wright. Props!

  • @tonydigital808
    @tonydigital808 18 днів тому

    I love seeing people listening to old school Memphis rap. It’s way too underrated and more people need to listen to these old tapes

  • @Yzaiahjordan
    @Yzaiahjordan 11 місяців тому +2

    Tommy Wright III followed me on IG and gave me the permission to sample 4corners

    • @Gioat187
      @Gioat187 8 місяців тому

      What’s his insta

    • @Yzaiahjordan
      @Yzaiahjordan 8 місяців тому +1

      @@Gioat187 tommywrightda3rd

  • @VIMaggotVIBrainzVI
    @VIMaggotVIBrainzVI Рік тому +2

    This tape cover along with the Mystic Stylez cover both embody the true spirit of Memphis rap to me

  • @DimitrueG
    @DimitrueG Рік тому +3

    The dad cool af

  • @MistaNorth
    @MistaNorth Рік тому +1

    Salute for the knowledge of Tommy Wright III big Memphis legend

  • @j.b3377
    @j.b3377 Рік тому +3

    These songs reminded me of a Juciy J and Killa B classic- Squeeze the trigger

  • @hashiraios3246
    @hashiraios3246 Рік тому +20

    You forgot to mention how Tommy is a pioneer of phonk music in general.

    • @frontroom
      @frontroom  Рік тому

      true

    • @kevinwilmore3604
      @kevinwilmore3604 Рік тому +1

      ​@@frontroomYamaha DX 7 Cow Bell Sample.

    • @INCRYPTIDFORM
      @INCRYPTIDFORM Рік тому

      @@kevinwilmore3604BOSS DR660 too

    • @kevinwilmore3604
      @kevinwilmore3604 Рік тому

      @@INCRYPTIDFORM 👍

    • @DimitrueG
      @DimitrueG Рік тому

      ​@@frontroom what would be really insane is if you reviewed lil Ramsay goin unda cova. I think Tommy wright produced most of it apart from one song that I think was done by 3 6 mafia.
      It's extremely under rated and is a classic. He mentions mental health like I have not heard ever before that really gives I sight to their lives.

  • @ssmmiilleeyy2001
    @ssmmiilleeyy2001 Рік тому +4

    Since ya exploring memphis, need to do the legend, kingpin skinny pimp-dont fuck wit me

  • @djhaven666
    @djhaven666 Рік тому +2

    Money & Gangsta Gold - Da Hard Ov Frayser, underrated tape and they female rappers too

  • @Blix-Tha-Epic-TM4L
    @Blix-Tha-Epic-TM4L Рік тому +1

    TW III is a beast! Been bumping since 1996

  • @AlejandroFernandez-qz2tx
    @AlejandroFernandez-qz2tx Рік тому +2

    I think your dad would absolutely love Undying Love by Nas. An absolute heartbreaker. It’s has a story aspect to it, spoken in a mix of first and third person. The lyrics are good, and it flows amazingly. It is by far my favorite Nas song and I hope you guys cover it one day!

  • @sdparks357
    @sdparks357 Рік тому +1

    Wow!! TW3 is a long lost treasure. Damn this is crazy.

  • @0Linerider0forever0
    @0Linerider0forever0 Рік тому +5

    I pray you go down a gangsta boo rabbit hole next 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 (also old school three 6 PLEASE)

  • @lilxgraveyardxshawty420
    @lilxgraveyardxshawty420 Рік тому +1

    yall should for sure do more tommy wright III hes a legend frfr

  • @djanswer187
    @djanswer187 Рік тому +1

    Nice! More attention to Tommy Wright III !!

  • @krazziejrboi
    @krazziejrboi Рік тому +1

    Yooo you a real one TWIII a memphis legend

  • @rancepurry6366
    @rancepurry6366 Рік тому +1

    Never thought y’all would do TOMMY

  • @keithlewis5315
    @keithlewis5315 Рік тому +1

    901 LEGEND! You gotta do Playa Fly next!

  • @griffcee_17
    @griffcee_17 Рік тому +1

    Hyped to see a mystic stylez reaction !

  • @YTootie
    @YTootie 8 місяців тому +1

    Y’all should do one of young Tootie a Memphis rapper

  • @listerinestrips1156
    @listerinestrips1156 9 місяців тому +1

    Heck yeah i like your favorite choices those are mine as well

    • @frontroom
      @frontroom  9 місяців тому +1

      Cool. Thanks for watching.

  • @bolobau9145
    @bolobau9145 Рік тому +1

    It is so funny your dad is listening to this type of music

  • @615bandup2
    @615bandup2 Рік тому +3

    He diss bone back in the 90s called thuggish ruggish bustsa should react

  • @ronharris8669
    @ronharris8669 Рік тому +1

    Old Memphis, playa fly, gangsta blac, lord infamous

  • @vacantworld333
    @vacantworld333 11 місяців тому +1

    Ahhh man do you know the song “runnin n gunnin” I might have that song over “meet your maker”

  • @Tawhiri
    @Tawhiri Рік тому +3

    I'm sad he didn't play hell on earth, such a great song

  • @Nerozation
    @Nerozation Рік тому +1

    rest in peace PRINCESS LOKO & GANGSTA BOO.

  • @sinmac7165
    @sinmac7165 Рік тому +2

    Love T wright 3 maneeee

  • @flaviusmaximus2051
    @flaviusmaximus2051 Рік тому +3

    dope underground content! I can here the Memphis, reminds me of 666

  • @yoshi04cgn
    @yoshi04cgn 9 місяців тому +1

    Other Memphis recommendations lord infamous, kingpin skinny pimp, evil pimp, 8ball and mjg, Lil yo(yo gotti as a kid)

  • @xanaduse
    @xanaduse Рік тому +3

    Man what, tommy wright?? Lmao nice. I think it’d be great to show your dad some freestyles, like Tsu surf on i85, Meek Mill on Flex and king los on LA Leakers

  • @CyXato
    @CyXato Рік тому

    def the best taste of a son dad youtube channel, wright is incredible

  • @kaveh8104
    @kaveh8104 Рік тому +4

    By the way, DJ Kool Herc the father of HipHop turned 68 today :)

  • @Zpliff
    @Zpliff Рік тому

    Very Good Video 👍🏻
    You have to Show him children of the vorn

  • @EdwardK1989
    @EdwardK1989 8 місяців тому

    Rest in peace princess loko… she was dope 🔥

  • @connorbohannan
    @connorbohannan Рік тому +3

    sick jacket

  • @RodrigoSoletti
    @RodrigoSoletti Рік тому +2

    Please, more Tommy, on the run album.

  • @Savage-xl5hq
    @Savage-xl5hq 9 місяців тому +1

    If you dig the memphis early sound check out skinny pimp yalll aint no killas it's prob one of the hardest albums I've heard

  • @mr.bigweld8138
    @mr.bigweld8138 Рік тому +5

    Hell yes

  • @Ssj_Cam904
    @Ssj_Cam904 3 місяці тому

    A year later and Carti saluting him is crazy I hope that song drop

  • @marianoperez8998
    @marianoperez8998 11 місяців тому +1

    If yall want early Three 6 yall should do “Da Serial Killaz” or “Come with me to Hell pt 1” or 2

  • @pressureworld1
    @pressureworld1 7 місяців тому

    Tommy Wright III is the uncrowned king!

  • @tomkruze1304
    @tomkruze1304 Рік тому +1

    I read that he recorded a lot of these songs in an expensive hotel room that he lived in, very D.I.Y.
    Also, suffocating a baby with a towel is the most brutal thing I've heard in any rap or metal song, cold hearted

    • @lee_drifting
      @lee_drifting Рік тому

      listen to brotha lynch hung. baby killa raps lmfa9

  • @AhmedMahmoud-or3zs
    @AhmedMahmoud-or3zs Рік тому

    a real one for this.

  • @burnttoaster6313
    @burnttoaster6313 Рік тому +1

    Damn Tommy Wright III!

  • @Beardedmane901
    @Beardedmane901 Рік тому +1

    oh dam he listning to deep memphis this fire

  • @mattymclaughlin5900
    @mattymclaughlin5900 Рік тому

    It’s insane who little he’s known and how much of Morden underground and “SoundCloud trap” was inspired off this. Fuck somethings they don’t make it but they often are the best now a days

  • @BigMigzofficial
    @BigMigzofficial Рік тому

    Thank you for reacting to TWIII 🔥🔥🔥

  • @yungbunnyheaven
    @yungbunnyheaven 10 місяців тому +1

    hell yeah dude

  • @dexterramey8787
    @dexterramey8787 Рік тому +2

    One of Gucci Mane favorites rappers. I dont think these album even made it into stores.

  • @DimitrueG
    @DimitrueG Рік тому +1

    Wasnt princess loko 14 or 15 on murder in the 1st degree?

  • @da1uheardabt
    @da1uheardabt 8 місяців тому

    First track u played is the best one to me

  • @JayCapone37
    @JayCapone37 7 місяців тому +1

    @Tommy look bra they looking at you mane

  • @azvka
    @azvka Рік тому

    Top tier selection

  • @smacklaflair1
    @smacklaflair1 Рік тому

    You guy’s dig deep in the bag for this one….Tommy Wright III
    Check PLAYA FLY out….a Memphis living legend