4:44 is my favorite album of all time, i’ve studied it’s meaning for a long time, it’s clearly one of the most mature piece of music ever released. This album as changed the way I see hip hop nowadays. I recommend people to watch the entire interview of Jay Z by the New York Times if you want to know more about his feelings and the meaning of the project.
My favourite line from the album “I pressed ahead of your team with one finger curled” - Bam - To “press ahead” means to move forward despite opposition; Hov is beyond the competition - press “a head”, w/ his finger curled = “gun to your head” - hair-scheme - “press” is when someone uses a flat iron “against the head”, to straighten curly hair - A “finger curl” = a hair style also called “finger wave” re-popularized in 90’s by Missy - skips “leg day,” but (bench) “presses” & (bicep) “curls” Hov is an alien 😂😂
When Jay Z said Beyonce was feeding the kids liquid gold, he was talking about breastmilk. It's literally worth gold for all the nutrients and beneficials in it for the babies.
Before this album dropped and they released "The Story of OJ". I knew i had to listen to the album. The day it came out I listened to the album and to this day i go back and listen to it. How vulnerable he is in this album and how he rides each instrumental is amazing. Its still my favorite album from him and the production is superb. I rarely skip a track on here.
Now y’all gotta react to Beyoncé’s lemonade album ( I can’t wait to see how pops reacts to angry Beyoncé😂) and then their joint album the carters-everything is love
The money line in The Story of OJ is insane! The double entendres. DAMN! This is his best work imo since maybe The Black Album. Although the Watch The Throne was dope. But a lot of those beats haven't aged as well IMO. I dunno. He's still an insane lyricist. And without writing down any of it. Wtf
100% and his album with Curren$y and The Alchemist "Fetti". That album is close to perfection. His flow is immaculate on top of the elite Al production.
4:44 is so important to me...i love this shit....just started the video so i'm excited to see how pops feels about family feud, marcy me, and story of oj
Fun fact Jay Z was sitting on the Bam beat for a while and No I.D. said Beyoncé came in the studio and told them that since Jay is playing around with beat letting it go to waste she’ll use it instead and that put the fire in his back to finish the song.
Love how you guys have built the camera chemistry over time. From not being able to get the timing on bridging the gap to seeming so natural. Keep it up my brothers
Been subscribed since the beginning and I can tell you that this was LONG awaited 😂😂😂😂Thank u guys as always for uploading ♥ American Gangster is my fav and I hope that's soon!
Regarding the "alpaca/I'll pack a" line, you gotta also remember he ain't just referencing the film but also remember he did the music for it. American Gangster. Solid album.
Hearing a Black dad reacting to this album is special, really cool how you've taken your dad through the journey of Jay-Z's discography Completely different note but would love a reaction to Barter 6 or Jeffery by Thug, lol
Does your pops know that Jay doesn’t write anything down? That he just forms the thoughts in his head, then lays the track in 15-20 mins, normally in 1 take? Probably fascinate him.
Idk if y’all already have but y’all should react to Beyonce’s Lemonade album which is the first album of this trilogy, and then Everything is Love by both Jay & Bey which concludes the trilogy
This is one of those albums I never really understood the hate it got. But I've also always been told I'm alot more mature than most my age. He was talking some stuff.
Your pops luvs UGK & OUTKAST.. if they both had a baby it would be BIG KRIT.. Don’t deprive him of one of the most southern intellectuals that has done it. Check out the original 2012 version of “4eva N a Day” mixtape.. or even “4eva is A Mighty Long Time” album
I knew when I saw his 40th comment the other day that you was gonna react to it soon. I was gonna comment on a slept on Jay-Z album...but idk if you wanna do that. That 1 with Beyonce. That shit is super underrated...and super 🔥 tbh. FR. Lmk
I was watching the Watch The Throne reaction the other day and it made me search to see if you guys did 4:44. From the WTT reaction it seemed like pops isn't the biggest fan of Jay so I wanna watch the other Jay reactions before I peep this.
I still love this album, even though it wasn't well received by the general public. Even if I don't agree with all of Jay's philosophy about what's important, it was good to hear him focus on stuff like that more than the gangsta/drug stuff (even though that's still there). The beats are SUPER hip-hop in a way that might throw some people off. NoID went crazy with the sample chops. Also, liquid gold is not mac & cheese lol
Thanks to you I re-discover a lot a great Album ! Love this JayZ album. I suggest you to listen Asap Rocky - testing before his new album comming out ;)
Great album was definitely slept on should've got way more recognition in my opinion i always listen to this album every year was just listening to it couple weeks ago i felt like Jay really found that grass root hip-hop sound and we thank No Id and Guru for that hopefully they can push him to do another album that sounds like this
Timestamps:
2:00 - Kill Jay Z
7:17 - The Story of O.J.
13:02 - Smile, feat. Gloria Carter
20:43 - Caught Their Eyes, feat. Frank Ocean
26:35 - 4:44
34:30 - Family Feud, feat. Beyoncé
40:47 - Bam, feat. Damian Marley
45:42 - Moonlight
49:26 - Marcy Me
55:03 - Legacy
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Moonlight is 45:42 if you want to update the comment
@@TeRey09 Thank you
thank u
Shoutout to the human who held it down and kept suggesting this album
4:44 is my favorite album of all time, i’ve studied it’s meaning for a long time, it’s clearly one of the most mature piece of music ever released. This album as changed the way I see hip hop nowadays. I recommend people to watch the entire interview of Jay Z by the New York Times if you want to know more about his feelings and the meaning of the project.
My favourite line from the album
“I pressed ahead of your team with one finger curled” - Bam
- To “press ahead” means to move forward despite opposition; Hov is beyond the competition
- press “a head”, w/ his finger curled = “gun to your head”
- hair-scheme - “press” is when someone uses a flat iron “against the head”, to straighten curly hair
- A “finger curl” = a hair style also called “finger wave” re-popularized in 90’s by Missy
- skips “leg day,” but (bench) “presses” & (bicep) “curls”
Hov is an alien 😂😂
Should've been Lemonade, 444, and then Everything is Love IN. THAT. ORDER. 😂
That part!!
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@@Dmaj089 Bc that's the order the stories go?
@Dmaj089 Did you listen to 444? Lol it's a whole story. It's Lemonade, 444, then Everything is Love.
@@jasmineg_63I was high, it's true that order
The vulnerability Jay z shows through his lyrics along with the fantastic production is amazing certified classic
Thank youuuuuuuuuu sooioooooooo muchhhhhhhh thank you thank you thank you 🙏🏻 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Hope you enjoy! 🙏🏾
thank you burrito😊😊
When Jay Z said Beyonce was feeding the kids liquid gold, he was talking about breastmilk. It's literally worth gold for all the nutrients and beneficials in it for the babies.
“I’m not black I’m OJ!!”…..Okay 😆😆
That 4:44 beat…that’s a hard ass beat🔥 I love soulful beats like that one
Do you happen to know the coalition between No I.D., Jay-z and KanYe West
@@whoseconscious49 no idea I wish I did tho
@@chrischandler5122 Listen to “Last Call” on “The College Dropout”. KanYe explains everything to get him the record deal
Marcy Me is one of my favorite tracks of all time, any genre. Too dope!
Before this album dropped and they released "The Story of OJ". I knew i had to listen to the album. The day it came out I listened to the album and to this day i go back and listen to it. How vulnerable he is in this album and how he rides each instrumental is amazing. Its still my favorite album from him and the production is superb. I rarely skip a track on here.
Hov spazzed on this whole project....definitely slept on. 4:44 hits different when you been thru it. Fave track is probably Moonlight or Family Feud
444 is such a great album
Now y’all gotta react to Beyoncé’s lemonade album ( I can’t wait to see how pops reacts to angry Beyoncé😂)
and then their joint album the carters-everything is love
They have to react 😭😭
Missed opportunity to start the premiere at 4:44
That 3rd verse on Smile is a master class
And Bam verse 2 😮💨
"Memories may sneak down my cheeck, but I can see a side eye in my sleep" Pops reaction: "WOW!"
Every line was a flip of the word eye, seeing, sight etc. This is why he’s the GOAT
The money line in The Story of OJ is insane! The double entendres. DAMN! This is his best work imo since maybe The Black Album. Although the Watch The Throne was dope. But a lot of those beats haven't aged as well IMO. I dunno. He's still an insane lyricist. And without writing down any of it. Wtf
You gotta react to more Freddie Gibbs. Your dad gon love Pinata. Like so that they see : 👇
been askin this for years!
@@kyleh6173 You got elite taste then bro😀
100% and his album with Curren$y and The Alchemist "Fetti". That album is close to perfection. His flow is immaculate on top of the elite Al production.
@@jonahblader9795pause?
4:44 is so important to me...i love this shit....just started the video so i'm excited to see how pops feels about family feud, marcy me, and story of oj
y'all are amazing, thank you so much for this
Loved this so much 🤍 Lemonade and Everything is Love would round this out so nice!! Thanks for your reactions guys
Been waiting on this one!! One love
this album changed my life and how i look at it, years ago..
How so
Thanks for explaining that Denzel line bro.
And never knew that was The Dream on the hook. Ok 😎
More JAY-Z albums:
Everything Is Love 2018.
A Written Testimony 2020.
Fun fact Jay Z was sitting on the Bam beat for a while and No I.D. said Beyoncé came in the studio and told them that since Jay is playing around with beat letting it go to waste she’ll use it instead and that put the fire in his back to finish the song.
my all time favorite album, great review
The sample used in marcy me is from a poetuguese song. I'm brazilian and it hits hard!
The production on 444 is insanity. Thanks for the awesome reaction. We love u dad!!!
Jayz is really the culture .. this album will go down as one of the greatest cultural artifacts..
I have been WAITING for somone(s) I like to review this album! It's like yall read my mind! Please do The Carter's next!
Love how you guys have built the camera chemistry over time. From not being able to get the timing on bridging the gap to seeming so natural. Keep it up my brothers
Love this album, it's great. Very underrated by those who aren't mature enough to appreciate the content
I’ve always been a casual Jay fan but this album woke me up. It became one of my top 10 albums of all time just on a personal level.
Been subscribed since the beginning and I can tell you that this was LONG awaited 😂😂😂😂Thank u guys as always for uploading ♥ American Gangster is my fav and I hope that's soon!
The Moonlight nananana is from Lauryn Hill/Fugees song.
jayz did the perfect album and its crazy
Regarding the "alpaca/I'll pack a" line, you gotta also remember he ain't just referencing the film but also remember he did the music for it. American Gangster. Solid album.
Solid? American Gangster is a classic album
@@Dmaj089 i think he meant 4:44 is solid. Obviously American Gangster is a classic.
I love this album, it's grown men hiphop.
The samples in this album were so good
Everything Is Love next 👀 a joint album with Bey and Jay 🔥🔥😮💨
Voodoo by D'Angelo would be a good album for your dad to react to. I'm sure he'd enjoy it along with his other two albums
This album is a straight up masterpiece. Jay Z is probably the only old school rapper that has gotten much better with years
What is he doing different skill set wise?
Marcy Me is still one of my favourite THINGS of all time… Fuck songs… THINGS 😂
One of my favorite albums from Hov. You MUST do American Gangster next.
People Have The Nerve To Say 'American Gangster' Was One Of His Worst. I Completely Disagree.
@@khaleedsingleton9797It’s a cult classic
@@jadensparefor the real ones for real
I’ve been saying this for the longest time
Top 3 Jay album. It’s like an open diary
Shout out to the legend Sister Nancy (Bam Bam) on BAM!!! 🦾
Hearing a Black dad reacting to this album is special, really cool how you've taken your dad through the journey of Jay-Z's discography
Completely different note but would love a reaction to Barter 6 or Jeffery by Thug, lol
Not really the crux of Jay’s catalog. Vol 1 - 3, Dynasty, BP2
My personal favorite JayZ album
marcy me easily the best on the album pure lyrical showcase over a beautiful beat
Great reaction
This was a grown man album right here! All these people out here today hating on my man. Respect to growth Jay!
YESSS...been waiting on this 1
I love when people get Hov
Does your pops know that Jay doesn’t write anything down? That he just forms the thoughts in his head, then lays the track in 15-20 mins, normally in 1 take? Probably fascinate him.
Yes... I'm aware of Jay"s uncanny and amazing abilities🙂
Hate how much I listened to Wayne and Drake Family Feud 😂😂 HOV did his shit and Beyoncé was just a flex and nice added touch
The story of OJ is 🔥 imo
This gonna be 🔥
Idk if y’all already have but y’all should react to Beyonce’s Lemonade album which is the first album of this trilogy, and then Everything is Love by both Jay & Bey which concludes the trilogy
This is one of those albums I never really understood the hate it got. But I've also always been told I'm alot more mature than most my age. He was talking some stuff.
Your pops luvs UGK & OUTKAST.. if they both had a baby it would be BIG KRIT.. Don’t deprive him of one of the most southern intellectuals that has done it. Check out the original 2012 version of “4eva N a Day” mixtape.. or even “4eva is A Mighty Long Time” album
I loved this reaction!! P.s Liquid Gold is breast milk. He’s talking about her breastfeeding
I knew when I saw his 40th comment the other day that you was gonna react to it soon.
I was gonna comment on a slept on Jay-Z album...but idk if you wanna do that. That 1 with Beyonce. That shit is super underrated...and super 🔥 tbh. FR. Lmk
i hope y'all react to the Moonlight music video. it's brilliant
Smile one of Hov's best songs and this album top 4 fs
I seen an eyeful, I seen the Eiffel
444 before American Gangster?!
I’m a new subscriber and I’m already hooked lol bro please do American gangster with your dad he will love that one , my personal fav hov album
Lemonade next! Right after everything is love 🙏🏽💕💕💕
It’s time to listen to the best album of 2017: 4Eva Is A Mighty Long Time
Y'all gotta react to the Kings Disease trilogy by Nas
I was watching the Watch The Throne reaction the other day and it made me search to see if you guys did 4:44. From the WTT reaction it seemed like pops isn't the biggest fan of Jay so I wanna watch the other Jay reactions before I peep this.
I’m back again. I thought we agreed on American Gangster 😂😂😂😂
I’ve been waiting on this I want to see how Pops reacts to the Grown man bars. I know he’s gonna dig it
Great content guys keep up the great work…. Nas KD3, or Written Testimony would be dope
Whoa....hol up....he didn't say THAT , Pop's 😂😂😂😂
great content as usual salute to ya
actually yall really need to do magna carta holy grail
I still love this album, even though it wasn't well received by the general public. Even if I don't agree with all of Jay's philosophy about what's important, it was good to hear him focus on stuff like that more than the gangsta/drug stuff (even though that's still there). The beats are SUPER hip-hop in a way that might throw some people off. NoID went crazy with the sample chops.
Also, liquid gold is not mac & cheese lol
Part of people not talking about the album i think is because is tidal exclusive for so long. I didnt get to listen until it made its way to spotify
No I.D. first collab album since 4:44 with Jay-Z is with Saba, you guys will have to tap in!
A.P.D.I.T.A. album by jay electronica would be 🔥 following this reaction
Y’all gotta do Undun by The Roots eventually. Such a great storytelling album 🔥
Good review. So many bars and double entendres that I wish they would’ve caught or spoke on though
Now you guys have to react to lemonade 😂😂
Smile, Bam, Family Fued 🤌
If you enjoyed this mature rap from Jay z, then you should also react to A written testimony from Jay Electronica and Jay z
Do ctrl next by Sza. Also great work you guys have been putting up keep it up!
The background vocals were The Clark Sisters. Beyonce sampled them for church girl on renaissance also all should get into The Clark Sisters.
Liquid Gold is Breastmilk, not macaroni & cheese. He was talking about her breastfeeding the twins at the time.
You guys should do a video on “God Did” Jay-Z’s verse is one of his all time best
Y’all gotta listen to big L 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
I think we know Pops picking dinner with Jay Z instead of that half a mil
I really hope you react to Moment of Truth or atleast Gang Starr once, anyway love y'all❤❤
Thanks to you I re-discover a lot a great Album ! Love this JayZ album.
I suggest you to listen Asap Rocky - testing before his new album comming out ;)
you gotta react Everything is lova
Great album was definitely slept on should've got way more recognition in my opinion i always listen to this album every year was just listening to it couple weeks ago i felt like Jay really found that grass root hip-hop sound and we thank No Id and Guru for that hopefully they can push him to do another album that sounds like this
Love the videos! You guys should check out Cilvia Demo by Isaiah Rashad, blank face by schoolboy q and Summertime 06 by Vince Staples
Should visit Black on both sides