How Is Every Song SO Catchy???!!! Reacting To Kendrick Lamar's XXX And Fear!
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- Reacting to Kendrick Lamar - XXX and Fear! We getting close to the end of the album and it has been such an amazing journey!
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2 More Amazing Songs!!!! Yall gonna see me check my phone at 35:00... Its work telling me im late to a meeting, but this reaction was more important to me 😁
Thanks for uploading! I hope this means you will do more kendrick after this album
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I always forget how fire XXX is. If you love hearing the instruments TPAB is gonna be a treat for you since the whole album is jazz influenced.
XXX is my FAVORITE K DOT SONG! Let’s go
I'm so glad you randomly fell down this rabbit hole and brought us along for the ride. Metal heads and hip hop heads, just vibin out together 😂.
I love rock and hip hop. Never got into heavy metal but I'm interested. Any suggestions?
@@theressak oh darlin I'm sorry, I'm a hip hop head too! 😂
I still want to suggest System of the Down - Toxicity and Chop Suey! are amazing songs!
Metalheads!!! Help us out!
@theressak one of my favorite bands is Periphery. Check out their song Scarlet. I think its a good mix of melodic and heavy vocals for someone to dip their toe into some metal and like it.
Duckworth is Kendrick's last name. Carl is Kendrick's cousin
8:19 Kendrick’s vocal inflections and the way he manipulates his voice is legendary
I love how he fully pronounces his 't's'.
It's so SATISFYING to me.
I love little things like added to music! Its like when you add more details to a painting that don't change the over all art, but enhances it just a bit.
Fun fact: The theme of XXX goes back to ‘sing about me’ & ‘these walls’. It’s all connected !
I really appreciate your reactions. Kendrick is my favourite artist. He speaks on life and you’re always gonna be on a ride with every album. Great to see you dissecting the lyrics and enjoying it.
Thanks for the comment! I am glad you are enjoying the videos!
Another great video my guy! Let me just say, I’ve always loved Kendrick and DAMN but rediscovering it through you has been so fun and enlightening. Thank you for opening my ears to lyrics I may have missed. DAMN is back into my rotation so heavy lately!! It’s thought provoking; almost like therapy. Props to you, I’ll be sad when this is over.
Also, on XXX I’m guessing those drums are live, otherwise he would’ve just featured Bono not U2. Not 100% sure, just a guess.
Thanks for the comment, it means a lot to me! I am glad you are enjoying the videos!
💜🖤💜 Yes! Loving seeing you enjoy these!! Hope you get to hear good kid, m.A.A.d city & To Pimp a Butterfly!!
Get political! We gotta if we wanna save democracy.
You gotta do the whole album man 😂😂😂 ALL OF HIS ALBUMS
I’ve been waiting for this 😭
Yes, very important for one to take care of his or her mental health.
Once you've heard every track, listen to them in reverse order in your own time and it tells a completely different story backwards, will make more sense when you listen to DUCKWORTH
Really appreciate and enjoying all of your K-Dot reactions ❤
Thanks for the comment! I am glad you like the videos!
money can only solve the problems money can solve..everything else you got to work on or pray God work on it
I’m pretty sure XXX is a stand in for USA. Not that you should call the song USA cause no one would know wtf you’re talking about.
Hmmmmm. Damn I ain’t even think about that. Like it’s hiding the real name of the song because it’s too explicit.
Good thought.
How much do I have to pay to get you to react to Hamilton: An American Musical?
Ill see about adding it to the list! Ive never reacted to a musical before so it should be interesting!
You need to let go of your ignorant preconceived perceptions about hip hop. Why wouldn't it be U2?
Lets gooooo. I've been one of the few waiting for XXX, one of my favorites by him for sure! "Ain't no black power when your baby killed by a coward" is so cold.
The first verse in fear is his Mom, not a stepdad. I don’t think he ever had a stepdad
This is correct
No step dad. I'm confused wher2 he got that from?
genuine question do you guys watch to the end of the video? he already figured that out
@@V1DE0-STARZyeah I watched the whole thing, i commented this at like the 28:40ish mark of the vid when he asked something like, “I didn’t read anything about him having a stepdad, let me know below”. Didn’t think to delete it after the vid
@@joeschmo8862 Maybe it's a personal experience or something he heard recently? Idk
also, the rest of kendricks albums are way more conceptual, like, they should be listened to in one go. damn is also conceptual, but more on the theming of each song and it doesn't lose much listened to like this. however, good kid maad city songs almost always end with a skit and tpab songs sometimes end with something i don't want to reveal yet
I second this. TPAB and GKMC should be listened to all the way through in one go. Especially for GKMC.
this is very true the skits for gkmc add alot to the listening experience and what kendricks message is.
And we will watch an hour plus reaction!!!
I can’t lie sometimes I think u r robbing yourself of the experience by pausing so frequently. A song like XXX is a rollercoaster of sounds but it’s like u stop the rollercoaster at every turn, u don’t get to experience it all the way! But I enjoy the vids as always
Thanks for the comment! Yea its a balance ive been trying to find with listening and pausing. UA-cam blocks my videos if i don't pause enough though so I try to do it with meaning, if that makes sense. I try to pause enough, but do it when there is something I want to talk about. I appreciate you trying to help me enjoy the music more with your suggestion though!
@@dethrowegamer1715oh yea I realize u gotta keep yourself from copyright. It is nice that u react to the whole thing without having to cut parts. I’m not really sure what’s the solution lol I wish copyright didn’t block this stuff
14:13 if you like listening to live instrumentation, you will love To Pimp a Butterfly
He's going to go crazy with TPAB!!
That's his Mom talking to him from a 7yo perspective lol. Crazy thing is a lot of us lived this same exact childhood and had this same perspective and don't worry 😂😂😂 it's very normal for a lot us in a black upbringing. That's why Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers is such a masterpiece speaking on our generational traumas. True fact, when I 1st heard this song upon release, I couldn't truly appreciate it like I thought until present day I have a 7yo son and I realize I too have said some (not all 😅) of those things to my child. This song has helped change my trajectory in my parenting and in my son's and our relationship ❤️
Yeah, my first thought was "sounds like an extended version of the store lecture"
genuine question do you guys watch to the end of the video? he already figured that out
Thanks for the comment! Yea it took me till the end of the song to figure it out. I guess I couldn't relate to having a mean "mother figure" because my grandma raised me. Idk why I assumed stepdad. I appreciate you sharing your insight and expedience with me.
@@V1DE0-STARZ I watch as I read comments and I came across this one right when he got to that part of the song
@dethrowegamer1715 thank you as well. It's so awesome seeing someone else's 1st time reactions to Kendricks music especially in these present times. I've been listening to him over 12 years now and his music is still teaching and helping me grow
You should listen to some Thundercat, his album "It is what it is" is one of my all time favorites.
He's also on severeal TPAB song, either bass or backing vocals
XXX. is pronounce x-rated. I believe there is a crosses reference to it as well. "Johnny" in the song is a black youth that falls victim to gang culture. America (predominantly white america), fails johnny because they only see him as a criminal, rather than treat him as being every bit as an american as they are even while having a very American name like Johnny.
If you have time for it and like podcasts, the Dissect podcast has a season that is literally the best analysis of the album from lyrics, composition, samples, highlighting context, etc. For DAMN. Def worth it tho, the sheer amount of layers in here will blow your mind and shows why Kendrick is a genius
If you read this far and still take suggestions for artists to listen to I can't recommend Frank Ocean enough and experiencing his Channel Orange and Blonde albums
Thanks for the podcast reccomendation. Ima take a look at that
Thanks for the comment and suggestion!
The "America reflections of me, that's what a mirror does" is one of my favorite bars from any song, period. Also, I love that you're doing this. I mostly listen to rock, and only knew Kendrick from the black panther movie, and a bit from my sister playing music from the next room, so I'm enjoying this journey as well. I've been commenting a lot because I'm like a month ahead of you, and chronically online so I've been sharing things more or less as I learn them and it has been a lot of fun.
Thanks for the comment! I am glad you are enjoying the journey with me!
I apperciate what you said about struggles with anxiety, honestly kendrick's music helped me come to terms with my emotions he is so expressive of his emotions in a powerful way that makes me inspired to express those feelings too and not try and stoicly hide them
Thanks for the comment! I am glad you found music that helps you through your emotional struggles! Music can be very therapeutic for some of us.
First verse of fear is about his mom.. my mom said 90% of the same things to me b😢I love her to pieces she was raising 4 kids alone in the hood in New Orleans and she is literally the only person I’ve ever feared and I appreciate her for that😂 I remember going to jail at 17 and I was more scared to call home than just sitting in jail with the killers
Facts!! I know my mother definitely told all 3 of this. The majority of black families heard I'll beat your.⚜️⚜️⚜️
gotta love Kendrick's beat switches
They are so good!
Sorry to add to the list of Kendrick Lamar to check out, but whenever you get to the point of finishing GKMC album, seek cartoons and cereal, an awesome gem that I feel that get lost
YES! I still play that song on repeat
Must cartoons and cereal
Man I’m so excited for you to listen to to pimp a butterfly. Youre talking about instruments right now and that album is only instruments. *chefs kiss*
Oh he's gonna flip so hard when he hears it and I'm almost giddy for it. I love watching people discover kendrick
Im very excited to get to TPAB!
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Hold on.
Let's get this shit.
Let's get this shit.
Let's get this shit.
Glad to see you grace my subscription box once more, Sir.
Just bought me a Kung Ku Kenny plushie today! 😀
That voicemail is about the overarching theme of the album “Is it wickedness or Weakness”
I love how like every track makes you say “this song sounds so *different*” haha.
Also “WHAT IS HAPPENING??” Trust me I can relate to those reactions.
Yeeeeeeaaaaa, I just cant get over how refreshing it is to hear something so different. I feel like when I turn on the radio, so many songs sound so similar. I just like hearing something that catches my attention. Ive really enjoyed this artist!
He's talking about how a lot of black kids grew up in fear of their parents. Fear of being black in his hood. Now that he's older and rapping, now there's different fears. We have to understand and learn and say that we are afraid as people so we can grow.
XXX is probably my single favourite track off the album, but Fear is the best overall. Also some people have theorized that the title XXX is USA but censored. Given the song's theme it's not a stretch
I dont know if its true, but ive always assumed XXX stood for USA. Such an amazing song, one of my all time favourites from Kendrick
“WTF is happening! Am I having a stroke?” 😂
I appreciate the fact that you acknowledged that you prefer to hear live instrumentation but didn't tear down hip hop in the process. That is something that truly irritated me growing up around people who didn't listen to hip hop and rap, and its refreshing to see someone who doesn't typically listen to it show appreciation.
I love that you called out the subtle vocal inflection that he uses in parts. It’s one of those things that you don’t know why it’s impactful, you don’t know why it’s used specifically where it is, you don’t know why it catches your ear… It’s a little quirk that shows his real experimental nature and artistry that you just don’t hear a lot of.
XXX is one of my favorites off of this album. i have no idea why no one talked about it, but i guess it's because fear is one of the best kendrick songs in general. same with duckworth
It’s funny because everyone’s favorite Kendrick song is different from one another. Just goes to show how amazing his discography is
Fears probably my favourite on the album! Appreciate the videos loving this series.
Thanks for the comment! I am glad you are liking the videos, it means a lot to me!
7:08 homie went to a dark place in that split second lol.... a fathers rage
YEP! lol
"He's just different" -- Truer words have never been spoken!
Edit: if you like the bass on XXX, you'll love Thundercat's bass on Kendrick's Wesley's Theory. Superb!
Tpab, good kid maad city, section.80, untitled umastered, and mmatbs. They all have musical instruments that sound much different from each albulms theme. If you love DAMN., the other albulms are masterpieces in which most say that DAMN is only only part of what Kendrick has to offer.
The best part about Kendrick Lamar is his lyrical ability and his voice, it's the reason most of his songs are really good, the weird voices he does is just extremely pleasing for my ears, for no reason.
Also it is almost a requirement for you to listen to the Heart part 1 to the Heart part 5, it is just a masterclass of rapping from Kendrick, each one is better then the last by a lot.
When you’re done with this album I have a feeling you’d REALLY REALLY love The Forever Story by JID. You should give it a listen
Ive seen this come up quite a few times in the comments. Its def on the list. Thanks for the suggestion!
Yo after you finish the album you should watch the deep dive for DAMN by tennisthom
These 2 are some of my favorite Kendrick songs. Both insanely well written and the beat of XXX goes so hard
that last bit at the end is Black Israelite teaching, I'm not sure who's speaking in that one.
Been waiting for you to listen to FEAR. This is my favorite song on the album. Glad you enjoyed it.
Please check out The Heart series. Its only 5 songs but its masterful
this channel so underrated 🔥🔥
keep it up bro
I appreciate you dude!
this has been a great series
I would love to hear your thoughts on MF DOOM. Very different from Kendrick, but given your open-mindedness with this work you have no familiarity with I feel like I could see you appreciating DOOM.
I was late to the DOOM party, but “Thats That” is the track that made me think “who tf is this guy?” “Operation Doomsday” is an incredible intro to his Hip Hop Supervillain monicker(s), and “Madvillain” is a masterpiece.
Thanks for the suggestion! Ill add it to the list.
It’s X-rated. Nobody knew how it was supposed to be said for weeks lol.
I love that someone else liked this song, because when it first came out I felt like I was the only one screaming about this song for years.
I really liked it! It has been stuck in my head for days!
Amazing video! Unrelated to Kendrick (though we LOVE him) on the note of themes and underlying messages/stories I would STRONGLY recommend listening to/reacting to some Twenty One Pilots!! Amazing story telling, lyrically genius and very diverse in genre. Car Radio is a good jumping off point I think!
New subscriber here! Can you please react to Kendrick’s Pop Out concert?
Thanks for the sub and suggestion!
i 100% recommend Tyler The Creator and JPEGMAFIA..... these are super interesting HIP HOP artists
Im so blessed this vid dropped before my break 😩 great reaction! I always forget what an AMAZING track xxx is but whenever I hear it I get unexpectedly choked up
I appreciate you!
Kendrick’s Discography is just beautiful. Another good discography is definitely Kanye. Although his new albums are definitely. Interesting. But he has some amazing music all throughout his career. My personal favorite album is 808s & Heartbreak. Also just some information, allegedly all his problematicness recently
Is due to his dentist getting him hooked onto Nitrous Oxide. Brain scans show permanent brain damage.
Fear one of his best songs
You seem like you have a great positive aura! ❤keep doing your thing! Looking forward to the reactions. And do you have any metal songs recs? Would love to check it out.
Thanks for the comment, it means a lot to me! I am glad you are enjoying the videos.
For suggestions, I responded to one of your comments earlier, but it just said you should check out Periphery, maybe listen to their song Scarlet. I really like that band because they have melodic vocals, and heavy vocals in their music. Most of the songs is a mix of them, and some songs can be just one or the other. Makes for music that's just so different from song to song.
My favorite band it Tool though. They are a bit more.... unique. Their music is very complex and covers deep things like spiritualty and the mind. Most of their music is like if "Doing Acid" was a song. lol
@dethrowegamer1715 thank you!!! I will definitely check out. And Tool sounds interesting. My favorite artists are Pac, Prince and Kendrick so the more complex and spiritual is right up my alley!! You're awesome and keep it up. Love and blessings!