FIRST TIME LISTENING | [XG TAPE #4] Dirt Off Your Shoulder (COCONA) | THIS WAS OK

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  • @UglyaceEnt
    @UglyaceEnt  5 місяців тому +6

    LOL I GUESS ITS ME BUT BARS DID NOT METEOR OVER ME

    • @Gizmo_Mogwai_
      @Gizmo_Mogwai_ 5 місяців тому +8

      Honestly, there are some classic beats that if you deviate too much from the original it's tough to make it work. The lyrics and bars are there, but I agree, delivery was a bit off. It's hip hop, let's keep it real. If we can't take constructive criticism of our favorite members then we're are no better than other fandoms who blindly attack folks for the smallest criticism of their biases. I have no doubt cocona will slay in the upcoming new track in May. 💯🙏🔥

    • @amiga4everandever
      @amiga4everandever 5 місяців тому +2

      it’s all good, I’ll be back for the next one

    • @riopato2009
      @riopato2009 5 місяців тому +1

      @@Gizmo_Mogwai_ I agree, Timberland beats are hard to take a risk on especially this iconic beat but Cocona is spitin her natural flow and sometimes it rolls of so fast it might sound like mumble rap to some but she comes out clear when you get use to her vocals. She can rap faster and she isn't even trying in this song.

    • @davidgollinger7376
      @davidgollinger7376 18 годин тому

      No you're right it's the reverb. The tone of the reverb is matching Cocona tone, That or her voice is reverbing
      You have to listen close to hear it

  • @Mayra_Acevedo
    @Mayra_Acevedo 5 місяців тому +62

    A professional music producer reacted to Cocona and said they didn't do adlibs, a backing track for Cocona like with Maya and Harvey. They did a double backing track? I think that is the wording. He also said she has insane mouth control. That was able to switch from high density to low density on a dime and she was exactly with the beat each time. To sum it up he said whatever she had to do was harder and she did like a very advanced professional. I don't know what all that means...LOL. I just know that it gave me goosebumps, her tone is insane and her bars were chefs kiss. My favorite.

    • @riopato2009
      @riopato2009 5 місяців тому +10

      I saw that reaction and he made a point that he recognizes that Cocona is multilingual and you can tell that her pronunciations takes skills that English rappers don't usually think about and would be hard for them to do.

    • @owenalden742
      @owenalden742 5 місяців тому

      Do you have the link?

    • @marieyuzon5054
      @marieyuzon5054 5 місяців тому

      who is the reactor?

  • @Gizmo_Mogwai_
    @Gizmo_Mogwai_ 5 місяців тому +47

    I will also say that expectations for Cocona was so ridiculously high based on her past rap and this beat, that's hard for anyone to live up to, especially for an 18 year old. I do think if she really commits and desires it, she can be one of the greatest rappers. The foundation is there. 🔥

    • @KazBradley-lk5ux
      @KazBradley-lk5ux 5 місяців тому +3

      Totally agree. Poor girl has these high expectations from everyone to meet when the reality is she’s an 18 kid still honing her craft. She’ll be a force by the time she gets to her mid 20s

  • @cosmicfortress8121
    @cosmicfortress8121 5 місяців тому +42

    By far this is my favorite, the amount of Jay Z references are crazy.
    La Familia
    Blueprint
    Encore
    Empire State Of Mind
    99 Problems
    Izzo (H.O.V.A.)
    I came, I saw, I conquered, Jay verse on Encore and maybe more I even missed.
    guess the METEOR flew too high for you bro,
    “Like a rock fell out the sky”
    Rockefeller
    Remember these girls speak Japanese so the English annunciation might be a bit off. Maya is the exception as she peaks English fluently. Sill Coco did the beat justice and gave mad respect.

  • @Gizmo_Mogwai_
    @Gizmo_Mogwai_ 5 місяців тому +28

    This round, I agree, Harvey's rap hit the hardest. They each bring something different, all spitting and all fire. Cocona's super condensed bars is absurd, Maya's flow switches are absurd, but Harvey came to battle! Either way, all are amazing. No need to hate on people's preferences. Let's admire the insane talent of all these ladies. Let's see what leader Jurin bring us tomorrow! 🔥🔥🔥

  • @Sigil7x3
    @Sigil7x3 5 місяців тому +24

    Naw, this beat was the hardest to rap to and cocona nailed it. The word play and references are on point.

  • @pattydicarlo1811
    @pattydicarlo1811 5 місяців тому +33

    I don't know any other 18 yr old female that spits like Cocona. Period. ALPHAZ ON DECK❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @myshizish
    @myshizish 5 місяців тому +12

    I agree 100. I love Cocona’s swag, tone, cadence, style , everything!! I hope Simon will stop trying to have her be the Japanese E40 and let her shine by her natural delivery. This gal has so much talent that she don’t need no extras.

  • @Bonesxl
    @Bonesxl 5 місяців тому +22

    Let’s respect his honest opinion. I appreciate your reactions.

  • @harriettholmes539
    @harriettholmes539 5 місяців тому +29

    Cocona only 18 years old. Her rap flow and her writing skills so impressive.🔥
    Cocona only 16 years old when she did GALZXYPHE.
    Cocona just getting started.

  • @graci3dl
    @graci3dl 5 місяців тому +9

    I think her goal for this one is to address CA hate comments. That's why the bars were jam packed with Jay Z references, she was paying homage. It did take me a few listens to catch everything!!
    It was still 🔥
    Thank you for your reaction.

  • @530MAIDU
    @530MAIDU 5 місяців тому +5

    Just maybe because i I watched XG’s Documentary Series…I have to remind International Stan’s that this is Cocona’s third language. Yes, as soon as the AVEX members arrived in the Training Center in S. Korea …they started reading and writing Korean. Simon “Jakops” being a former K-pop Idol but being born in the US is meticulous about pronunciation. We can clearly see their pronunciation ability here. I believe many reactors complained that they didn’t understand the lyrics to Tape 2#…so this Tape 4# is all English. It’s Incredible to me. I mean I don’t believe I could even if I admired an Artist from Japan 🇯🇵 Sing, Rap and Speak it fluently…this is Top 🔝 Level Artistry. Thank you for taking the time out to Review and React to this young and eXtremely talented Rapper. 🍄🎼💫🎶🐺 Everyone has their own preferences though…sending you 🤍👍🏽.

  • @66slyder
    @66slyder 5 місяців тому +2

    She's just fast bro, just like Maya.Although she never does it, now she showing ya. Don't worry, though bro I'm with you,Maya's my favorite too

  • @skyezthelimit8665
    @skyezthelimit8665 5 місяців тому +10

    I would say that coco is the most hip-hop and I would say Maya is like a rapper rapper, and Harvey is like an engineer rapper and I feel like jurin it a demon on the mic

  • @g-buddy8622
    @g-buddy8622 5 місяців тому +4

    The rap was great ! Felt a little short ,but she still slayed as usual!

  • @escapetothemoon9069
    @escapetothemoon9069 5 місяців тому +2

    Respect your opinion. As an Alphaz all i want is XG will going to getting better and better ❤

  • @MrBlazerfan89
    @MrBlazerfan89 5 місяців тому +3

    People are wildding in these comments, dudes allowed to have an opinion, you dont have to agree, but being disrespectful ain't it.
    Great video, i dont fully agree with you, but i also see and respect your point.

  • @jom_alphaz
    @jom_alphaz 5 місяців тому +17

    Is just you broh.... clear as the bright of day

    • @evanzhuno5329
      @evanzhuno5329 5 місяців тому

      it's me as well, don't pretend everyone has your own perspective, love Coco btw.

    • @jom_alphaz
      @jom_alphaz 5 місяців тому

      @@evanzhuno5329 not about perspective though... no hate... i just answered what he asked lol... i like this reactor... he real

  • @whatchahowsya8688
    @whatchahowsya8688 5 місяців тому +10

    It's probably the stacking. Sounds like she's rapping on top of herself. Overall lyrically not my favorite out of the 3. But my favorite line is "rock fell out of the sky" which sounds like rockerfella, and right before that she says "Empire state of mind" referencing New York. It's very smart word play.

    • @UglyaceEnt
      @UglyaceEnt  5 місяців тому

      Facts that was the bar of the night. Out of all the reactions I did today. She had great play on word and homage to jay z it was just the rhyme scheme

    • @vikoy07
      @vikoy07 5 місяців тому +1

      1 Harvey, 2 Maya, 3 Coco. Fully expecting Jurin to come in and take number 1 though.

    • @UglyaceEnt
      @UglyaceEnt  5 місяців тому

      @@vikoy07 we gonna find out in a few hrs

  • @whoisthisfxngdude
    @whoisthisfxngdude 5 місяців тому +4

    I understand and respect your point of view. They took risks with the rhythm and the way they put it together to Cocona's flow, true, but in my opinion the way she delivered the bars with all those tempo changes from beginning to end was crazy.
    So far the 3 of them spit fire 🔥 and their flows...🥵, it's not a competition but so far for me Harvey has a small advantage with the beat she got.

  • @kkumyeoja6837
    @kkumyeoja6837 5 місяців тому +2

    I’m not a rap expert but for me Cocona’s tone is EVERYTHING🔥
    But I wish her verse were longer half of her video is the lyrics “get that dirt of your shoulder”😭

  • @markjoon6489
    @markjoon6489 5 місяців тому +21

    I respectfully disagree with your assessment. The pocket that she kept switching / speeding up on was what kept her on beat is what you didn't like. She made the song her own which I respect even more. Her flow of the hook is paying homage to the legacy of the beat. She did an EZ Mil type scheme in this one. The front value bars are of herself , XG , & the haters. The scheme was paying homage to Jay-Z 9 times in the lyrics. 99 problems - encore - best rapper alive - la familia - empire state of mind - rockafella - gift & a curse - blueprint - & H to the izzo V to the izzay HOV which she incorporate in the lyrics which makes this whole verse a double entendre heavy. I don't know many who can catch double / triple speed lyrics just from hearing it 2-3 times. Bc this was so lyrically talking shit / flexin' & paying homage at the same time w/ the rhymes & double entendres. The pen game on this is the shizz I give-
    Coco 1st
    2nd Harvey lots of entendres
    3rd Maya flows and bars but no entendres
    All the girls rode the beat perfectly but that aside. I'm going with the pen game and this is my order. Love them all but Coco is my bias for the way she delivers and her word play is over look a lot.

    • @UglyaceEnt
      @UglyaceEnt  5 місяців тому

      That’s all fine but that same pocket ur speaking of that kept her on beat also made her pronunciations sound of or it could have be vocals being doubled. Thag was the issue with her rhyme scheme other then that she had the bar of the night

    • @markjoon6489
      @markjoon6489 5 місяців тому +7

      @@UglyaceEnt I agree with that. a producer said he can hear the double track on hers vs Harvey & Maya which was an adlibs track. I also give them a pass as this is their 3rd language (Maya 2nd Korean 3rd) which they haven't mastered yet as English is not spoken much in Asia but with time she as 18 will get better with her annunciation as she lives n breaths hiphop. You can hear her annunciation from surround sound (tape 2) to this one has improved 10 folds.
      Don't be bothered by those giving hate to ur ranking. Errbody has a likin. You like maya but ranked Harvey over her so that says alot bout your critique. I respect what you said & you didnt talk down on her but hey ya know haterade. Some fans don't like any members being disliked but you gave an honest opinion which some don't wanna hear.

    • @onealsanders2554
      @onealsanders2554 5 місяців тому +2

      I liked Cocona the best. But I love all three of the artists and their different styles.

    • @UglyaceEnt
      @UglyaceEnt  5 місяців тому +2

      @@markjoon6489 my thing if ppl wanna be involved in the hiphop criteria ,ranking versus and criticism comes with it, and that’s how the artist gets better.

  • @runthecomics
    @runthecomics 5 місяців тому +2

    I see what you're saying. It's a double track as others said. The bars are there but depending on your headphones or speakers hearing it, it will sound ok or weird. I had to listen hard to hear it as it wasn't distorted to me, I had to only pay attention to the quality. Dope reaction.
    And the fact that entire verse was a Jay-Z scheme was crazy.

  • @SHEENAS_LAUGHS
    @SHEENAS_LAUGHS 5 місяців тому +9

    I get what you mean bro..I had the same reaction/opinions the first couple times I listened to it…I’ll ranked them the same..But all of them are fire 🔥

    • @UglyaceEnt
      @UglyaceEnt  5 місяців тому

      AGREE IT WAS JUST THE RYME SCHEME WAS KINDA EEHHH BUT THE BARS WAS THERE

  • @DasBrick
    @DasBrick 5 місяців тому +15

    No you caught it. She didn't have an adlib track like the rest of them, they just doubled her vocal track. So you're hearing one line but 2 tones

    • @UglyaceEnt
      @UglyaceEnt  5 місяців тому +1

      I knew I wasn’t buggin and with her tone and her points on delivering it was a no go. But the bars was there

  • @Shaomander
    @Shaomander 5 місяців тому +4

    They used a double backing track for this which is probably why you hear double.

  • @alexflames612
    @alexflames612 5 місяців тому +10

    I hear ya but I'd give it a couple more listens. took me a few to really appreciate it fully. Coco killed that delivery that smooth handoff from the hook to the verse was clean.
    What got me a bit hung up was the pen. I love the Jay-Z references I was just worried that someone get a little trigger happy with it and stretch it too much. I think she carried it well though. Plus that drip elite
    I still think Maya's verse was the best one so far... Jurin's next and we all know she's coming with it.

    • @UglyaceEnt
      @UglyaceEnt  5 місяців тому +4

      I agree. With everything u said my thing the points on the beat she choose to speed up , with her tone it’s just sounded cluttered. That’s why just like u said took u a few times. I got the bars and I said it in the video but just the rhyme scheme

    • @UglyaceEnt
      @UglyaceEnt  5 місяців тому

      @@Zaysj89 outcha your league ?

    • @Positioned2win
      @Positioned2win 5 місяців тому +2

      Love the honest review. Means more. I love all of them and Coco hit this hard . It was good. I have right now Maya, Coco, Harvey. But they all are top line nobody is touching them.

    • @alexflames612
      @alexflames612 5 місяців тому

      @@Positioned2win Facts! So ready for Jurin to drop hers

    • @alexflames612
      @alexflames612 5 місяців тому +3

      @@Zaysj89 can't forget that bar, the "Do it humbly" that came after was so smooth she had to bring it back in her tape #4. Yup I I still thinking how she can look so badass in that outfit

  • @Gizmo_Mogwai_
    @Gizmo_Mogwai_ 5 місяців тому +2

    I've listened to both Maya's rap and Cocona's rap so many times and I think if they'd switch their raps it may have been better. Maya, because she speaks English natively, I think would've done a bit better on the condensed sped up raps on a slow tempo'd Jay z beat. Cocona's tone and natural delivery may have been better with Maya's million cash. Just speculation, not taking away from their well deserved praises. They all have been eating, and bodying these tracks! 🔥🔥

  • @AntaresRex
    @AntaresRex 5 місяців тому +13

    I actually liked the honest, fair critique on this one. My order so far is Maya, Harvey, and then Coco. We'll see what Jurin has in store next!

    • @KazBradley-lk5ux
      @KazBradley-lk5ux 5 місяців тому

      I agree with your ratings. I don’t know why Maya gets overlooked

  • @davidgollinger7376
    @davidgollinger7376 2 місяці тому

    Alphaz's in the house

  • @KazBradley-lk5ux
    @KazBradley-lk5ux 5 місяців тому +2

    I agree with you on this one - Cocona is the best over package as a rapper, of the group - but this just didn’t quite land. I don’t know if it’s her phrasing, the speed or even the key she’s rapping in it just doesn’t quite work. Maya is my favourite overall too and I would give her a slight edge over Harvey because of her diction - sometimes Harvey isn’t super clear. Harvey did have the best beat though and her bars were tough. I keep going back to her one and Maya’s.
    Also - I appreciate the fact that you are giving honest critique. Glad I found your channel.

  • @MarzMarbz
    @MarzMarbz 5 місяців тому

    👍 you can always be honest it's also like a feedback so i think it's fine but she still killed it so ❤️

  • @BR-qq2gb
    @BR-qq2gb 5 місяців тому +5

    Ciara and Jackson wang did the left right remix.

  • @ZioComposite
    @ZioComposite 5 місяців тому +7

    Appreciate you with the honesty fam and understand where you are coming from.
    For the children who can't seem to understand they are giving their honest opinion, ya'll need to grow up and stop with the Womp Womp energy lmao
    That being said, I felt similar to Harvey in Galz Cypher #2, they released "Test" versions with less processing which sounded way better. Hopefully we get that as well this time to get a much more clear version.

  • @Sarsaparillamann
    @Sarsaparillamann 5 місяців тому

    I agree it was difficult to understand the words without CC. First listen was without it and I didn’t know anything she was saying haha
    After a few listens getting used to it I do like it more though

  • @2306KingJames
    @2306KingJames 5 місяців тому +2

    Her Candace bro

  • @Thanatos_real
    @Thanatos_real 5 місяців тому

    I think it's because the producer played two tracks and listened to this several times, so you could hear different tones😂

  • @AuntieNina68
    @AuntieNina68 5 місяців тому +1

    I love this one but I agree with you, Harvey, Maya then this one, so far. And Coco is my bias, just not a huge Jay-Z fan.

  • @ryanarmogan57
    @ryanarmogan57 5 місяців тому

    Harvey....1 no

  • @minhnhat8325
    @minhnhat8325 5 місяців тому

    This bar " like thanos snappin' over off my shoulder " something is wrong. But overall it's perfect !

    • @minhnhat8325
      @minhnhat8325 5 місяців тому +1

      The lyrics of Cocona have something very difficult because it includes two meanings. 1 is to target haters - 2 is to respect JayZ.

  • @davidgollinger7376
    @davidgollinger7376 4 місяці тому

    Lots of Jay Z references
    I think the rock fell from the sky was a reference to Roc-A-Fella records another Jay Z connection

  • @cadenyarberry1260
    @cadenyarberry1260 5 місяців тому

    The first time I have agreed with you 😅 1. Harvey 2. Maya 3. Coco

  • @JustDavNoble
    @JustDavNoble 5 місяців тому

    Agreed. think Maya was best so far

  • @chinesefemalerappers4544
    @chinesefemalerappers4544 5 місяців тому +19

    Lol!! Nah dude its just you.

  • @russellmaratita6720
    @russellmaratita6720 5 місяців тому +20

    Lol. This one too much for you to take in. Yes Its just you. Hence the word Meteor in her bar!

    • @UglyaceEnt
      @UglyaceEnt  5 місяців тому +2

      How it went over if I called out the bar lol

    • @inari3317
      @inari3317 5 місяців тому +2

      ​@@UglyaceEnt there are always some who doesn't take criticism for their fav keep being honest about ur opinion

  • @enemynumber-zm3ug
    @enemynumber-zm3ug 5 місяців тому

    same reaction for me lets be real

  • @riopato2009
    @riopato2009 5 місяців тому +8

    I'm convinced you got a hearing problem or you just don't like this style of rap. CoCo was showing homage to Jay Z and he also used a backtrack but she has her own style and has spit control people would be jealous of.

  • @Эператор
    @Эператор 5 місяців тому

    LDR

  • @Huge_XG-Xpop_Stan
    @Huge_XG-Xpop_Stan 5 місяців тому +13

    It’s definitely just you gng.. Ion know what u talkin bout 😂😂

  • @amiga4everandever
    @amiga4everandever 5 місяців тому +14

    It’s not her, it’s you

  • @unphasednuuncis
    @unphasednuuncis 5 місяців тому +1

    I agree, the weakest xg tape for me, they were all good but idk didn’t hit the same for me this time

  • @BrettMurphynorthps
    @BrettMurphynorthps 5 місяців тому +1

    This is not a great free style pick. It's way to dynamic for that. They mixed her vocals to high also.

  • @KRapPsychic
    @KRapPsychic 5 місяців тому +6

    Have another whiskey bro, clear the fuzz with a buzz. No mention of all the Jay-z homage? Oh, Rock fell out of the sky? Np, come at her however you wanna. She’ll get the dirt off Cocona.

    • @UglyaceEnt
      @UglyaceEnt  5 місяців тому

      lol i leterally said that was the hardest bar. lol.

  • @toddbrown5101
    @toddbrown5101 5 місяців тому +10

    This dude is one of my least favorite reactors. His smug arrogant negative attitude is on full display. It is just what he does. People have thanked him for his "HONEST" reaction. UH.....this is what this dude does. He thinks he is the end all be all and has to find some way to stir shit. It is cool to have an opinion but ranking these girls is weak. I love Harvey and think she did a great job at redeeming herself after the first cypher but to put her above Cocona.......Good luck with that opinion. All the girls kicked ass. I love Maya. I have had a sweet spot for her since day one, but when it comes down to it, they all kick ass and ranking them like this is just detrimental to the group as a whole.

    • @UglyaceEnt
      @UglyaceEnt  5 місяців тому +1

      And thank u for ur opinion

    • @pinkgalaxxy77
      @pinkgalaxxy77 5 місяців тому +2

      Yeah, very annoying. I honestly hate all this "ranking" crap anywayz, just enjoy the artists. Whatevs though, to each his own. 🙄

  • @davidgollinger7376
    @davidgollinger7376 2 місяці тому

    Im not hearing the revetb

  • @minhnhat8325
    @minhnhat8325 5 місяців тому +2

    Learn to be better !

  • @justinhanley56
    @justinhanley56 5 місяців тому

    It's just you bro. You were too hung up on that. The way she references multiple Jay songs and it making sense is crazy!

    • @UglyaceEnt
      @UglyaceEnt  5 місяців тому

      But I. Ever spoke bout the bars I spoke bout how she sounds