It's just disgusting to me how frequently this shit happens. We protest an innocent life lost, it fizzles out, then before you know it its fucking happened again. That bar wasn't even about George Floyd, but here we are, in the same situation. It's a mad world
I heard that line on "Walking in the Snow" and thought that it might actually be the most unfortunately perfectly timed line that has ever been released. Like, I genuinely paused when I heard that and thought "fuck, shit really isn't getting better, is it?".
@@symh2813 Of course. The people that don't give a shit talk small game (Of course it was bad but there are good cops/what about the looters?), and we let them get away with that shit because it's exhausting. You have to deal with the racist fucks daily that pretend that out-of-sight and out-of-mind means it isn't happening. We have a president that tear gasses peaceful protesters so he can get his picture taken with a bible in front of a church while threatening military actions on people in his country for being angry. I'm genuinely amazed that it hasn't escalated to outright assassinations and murder at this point.
@Vortex Production wise its by far the strongest, lyrically it's worse than 3, but it's a better album overall. Thematically, with the sound identity, everything fits together.
Tracklist: 1:24 - yankee and the brave (ep. 4) 2:14 - Ohh la la 3:45 - Out of sight 5:29 - Holy Calamafuck 7:14 - Goonies VS E.T 9:05 - Walking in the snow 11:23 - Ju$t 12:41 - Never look back 13:57 - The ground bellow 15:29 - Pulling the pin 15:52 - A few words for the firing squad
@@kiddoo906 Not enough to claim there's a racial problem, racial genocide etc. like everyone is saying. Go ahead, give me names and I'll defer you to a list of all the officers killed in the line of duty in the past 10 years. Several hundred compared to your couple dozen. Say their names.
Jamie Whitney they basically live far away from each other and have their own shit going on in there lives that don’t leave them free to be able to actually dedicate enough time to put into the channel. Instead of pushing out videos once in a blue moon, they upload consistently on they’re separate channels. Edit: there really isn’t that much drama they not beefing with each other
Jamie Whitney not really any drama as far as I know. They just live far away and didn’t have time to constantly get together to regularly release content.
Jamie Whitney I’ve heard things about Jon getting locked out of that account. And from my own experience, I’ve seen Simon plug his personal channel on their community page then delete them a short time after. Seen it five or six times, haven’t seen Jon plugged once. Idk though
Im too dumb for RTJ lyrics lol. Mind explaining what this means? I've seen a lot of mention of this bar, including el-p himself talking about it on his twitter
@@DevilsShad0w I'm by no means an expert on this, but it's likely a reference to the book "Atlas Shrugged" by Ayn Rand, which is revered by conservative/capitalist minded people. Kurt Vonnegut is another writer who is pretty much the political opposite of Rand edit: grammar
What's sad is that Killer Mikes verse on "Walking in the Snow" could have been relevant any time since the Jim Crow laws came into existence. We as a country have been in this cycle of institutional violence and suppression of minorities for so long. "I can't breathe" was uttered in the last breaths of Eric Garner in 2014, Javier Ambler and Manuel Ellis in 2019, and now George Floyd in 2020 all while being arrested.
Prophets or ‘Wise Men’ track the sun & understand hindsight is 2020. The life & death cycle of our Sun is why madness is erupting all over earth. 2020 vision, hindsight is 2020. Jon is still a honest caring humble human being who deserves to survive the 12 years of tribulation we’re already in;) Find bedrock ASAP if you have eyes to see & ears to hear!
Castrosaint I have a feeling Anthony will give this an 8, although I hope it gets a 9.... he hasn’t passed out many 9 but he definitely has passed out tons of 8 this year😂
If you want more depressing music, I highly suggest A Crow Looked at me by Mount Eerie. That album legit has brought tears to my eyes and his writing is incredible. It’s sad to what happened to his family and he expresses it in such a gut wrenching way.
Rick Harrison the saddest album i’ve ever heard, easily a 10 and phil’s best work imo. even though it isn’t hip-hop i’m praying he reacts to it one day because i know it would hit him hard and it would bring a lot of attention to it from his viewers
This album is nuts, even for RTJ. Love how experimental they went with it. Reminds me a lot of solo El-P at times. It’s too early to rank it amongst their other albums but GODDAMN it’s good.
He actually says "Got a Vonnegut punch for your Atlas Shrug", which is fucking brilliant. They also sampled uk punk group Gang of Four on The Ground Below, which I thought you might find interesting.
I have a theory that RTJ4 is a treatment for an actual show. Has everything. Opening song, intro to the boys and then the conflict that either breaks their reality in Holy Calafuck to their capture and the boss getting exposed to the to be continued and ending theme.
You're the man. Love the reaction, I love RTJ and across the pond, I have close friends in the UK. Glad this is sick LP is spanning the planet. Best brother.
Jon Denton. The name itself is iconic haha. Exaggeration aside, just subscribed recently. You’re one of a few people I’m really enjoying reactions from. You have some great insight. I need to listen to RTJ more. The singles for this album were absolutely incredible. Anyways, big love from Colorado. Long-live Hip-Hop
If you were so impressed with El P cause he started a line with Egads, you should listen to some DOOM "Egads, he got enough style to start three fads, she bad, I wonder do she come with knee pads"
Shit :( Wasn’t expecting to see a DOOM reference in these old comments. Caught me off guard. (Went to breathe out then she made me cough hard.) Fuck, man. RIP DOOM.
Keen for Bastard and eventually DOOM. This was great though. Appreciate your work, your grind and your passion. Love your communication with your subs to ensure best quality of content. Love your patreon, despite clear lack of DOOM and Earl
Had no idea off-brand Birra Moretti was a thing, never seen them here in Denmark lol. Also wanted to say that I really appreciate your dedication to both the music (as always) and the whole situation in the US right now Jon. You’ve managed to become one of my favorite people on UA-cam, a big inspiration in many ways. Keep going brother, great things in store for you. Much love from Copenhagen.
Run The Jewels are the God tier Lords of rap music production. They keep it vintage, they push rap forward, and their songs never ever get old. I had tracks on this album that reminded me a little bit of stuff you’d hear in the 90’s, the later half of Ooh La La gave me some Sublime vibes a little bit. People think that you can jam to Drake or some crap, but I’m gonna be in my bedroom flailing around to RTJ like I’ve started a break dancing career for people who can’t dance but can stick to the beat.
I've been following your LDR reactions but checked this out for interest sake, and I'll be damned if you're not expanding my taste in music with this vid
blonded fight lol here we go. I hate people like you. Please don’t try to tell me what I need to do. I listen to music religiously and IN MY OPINION, Hip hop was lacking. Please don’t respond.
My thoughts? I love you Jon for everything that you are doing to help, and thank you for showing me such a masterpiece, wouldn't have found it otherwise #BLM
Brother from another mother bro! 41 years old and I hear everyrhing the same as you. Best hip hop album of the last decade, if not 2. The production and vision for society is unfounded. Maybe close to NWA or Public Enemy, but straight fire!
"Yankee and the Bra-a-ave everybody hit the deck we don't mean no harm but we truly mean all the disrespect" god that sets the tone for the album so well
Epic, heartwrenching, neck-snapping album. So relevant, so raw, so powerful. As you said, on another level. And I've only listened to it once since I downloaded it this morning. By the way, when you download it, make a donation to the protestor legal defense fund. Stay up everyone.
loved this thank you jon. ❤️ el-p
Yes! Jon Denton got the reply from El-p himself 💪🏻
And it's wayyyyy down here. LOL
Oh wtf is this actually El’s UA-cam account
ayyyye
🔥🔥
it was recorded in the fall of 2019... that’s pretty insane
It's just disgusting to me how frequently this shit happens. We protest an innocent life lost, it fizzles out, then before you know it its fucking happened again. That bar wasn't even about George Floyd, but here we are, in the same situation. It's a mad world
I heard that line on "Walking in the Snow" and thought that it might actually be the most unfortunately perfectly timed line that has ever been released. Like, I genuinely paused when I heard that and thought "fuck, shit really isn't getting better, is it?".
@@symh2813 Of course. The people that don't give a shit talk small game (Of course it was bad but there are good cops/what about the looters?), and we let them get away with that shit because it's exhausting. You have to deal with the racist fucks daily that pretend that out-of-sight and out-of-mind means it isn't happening. We have a president that tear gasses peaceful protesters so he can get his picture taken with a bible in front of a church while threatening military actions on people in his country for being angry. I'm genuinely amazed that it hasn't escalated to outright assassinations and murder at this point.
@Vortex Imagine actually thinking this
@Vortex Production wise its by far the strongest, lyrically it's worse than 3, but it's a better album overall. Thematically, with the sound identity, everything fits together.
Tracklist:
1:24 - yankee and the brave (ep. 4)
2:14 - Ohh la la
3:45 - Out of sight
5:29 - Holy Calamafuck
7:14 - Goonies VS E.T
9:05 - Walking in the snow
11:23 - Ju$t
12:41 - Never look back
13:57 - The ground bellow
15:29 - Pulling the pin
15:52 - A few words for the firing squad
This album is absolute fire. Goddamn.
Hell yeah it is man
The lyrics of "walking in the snow" when the tracklist was shown before George Floyd's murder... Its not even haunting because its the status quo now
Most heartbreaking thing ever.
2 people's death isn't status quo. Geez!
I don’t think you know what status quo means bro
@@TheMeanArena it's not just two people, have you been under a rock ? I can give you many names actually
@@kiddoo906 Not enough to claim there's a racial problem, racial genocide etc. like everyone is saying. Go ahead, give me names and I'll defer you to a list of all the officers killed in the line of duty in the past 10 years. Several hundred compared to your couple dozen. Say their names.
Your grind is crazy Jon!!!!
🤩
His grindr is pretty nice too
Shoutout to my guy Jon for overcoming the Rock Reacts debacle and succeeding on his own
not trying to dig up drama, but what happened there? i enjoyed rock reacts and didnt know something happened there
Yea like the other commenter said what happened? I know the initial reason was time and traveling.
Jamie Whitney they basically live far away from each other and have their own shit going on in there lives that don’t leave them free to be able to actually dedicate enough time to put into the channel. Instead of pushing out videos once in a blue moon, they upload consistently on they’re separate channels.
Edit: there really isn’t that much drama they not beefing with each other
Jamie Whitney not really any drama as far as I know. They just live far away and didn’t have time to constantly get together to regularly release content.
Jamie Whitney I’ve heard things about Jon getting locked out of that account. And from my own experience, I’ve seen Simon plug his personal channel on their community page then delete them a short time after. Seen it five or six times, haven’t seen Jon plugged once. Idk though
Idk how they managed to top RTJ2 and 3, but holy shit they did it
FAX AOTY so far
Not sure it tops RTJ2 but I can already say I like it more than 3
Will definetly need more listens to see if it's better than rtj2 but first listen I like it more than rtj3
Nickmgic i really nothing would beat Circles for AOTY for me but holy shit this is their best shit by far
I’m a huge rtj self titled fan. This one is creeping up hard
My god how fast are you?? gotta respect the grind
Jon, this might be one of my favorites of your reactions. The dedication to BLM. The appreciation you have for the music. Keep going man.
thank you so much for donating ❤️
Godamn EL-P is one of the most talented artist in hip hop
"Got a Vonnegut punch for your Atlas Shrug". Next level
Insane bar.
Im too dumb for RTJ lyrics lol. Mind explaining what this means? I've seen a lot of mention of this bar, including el-p himself talking about it on his twitter
@@DevilsShad0w what does el p say about it ?
@@defbatface vonneGUT PUNCH
@@DevilsShad0w I'm by no means an expert on this, but it's likely a reference to the book "Atlas Shrugged" by Ayn Rand, which is revered by conservative/capitalist minded people. Kurt Vonnegut is another writer who is pretty much the political opposite of Rand
edit: grammar
Easily one of the best albums this year. Pray For Paris, The Allegory, RTJ4, Alfredo, and Lulu all are great projects from this year
Been quite the year for Griselda + the Alchemist
Walking in the snow ❄️ TRACK OF THE YEAR
that intro is sooooo good
hardest working channel in the game!
facts
This is a perfect time to react to Ab-Souls Control System. So poignant right now.
OMG exactly
Ab-Soul is so overlooked.
Cheers, Jon. El-P tweeted the other day that he’s been watching reaction videos to RTJ4, so you may have had a pretty cool audience on this one.
Glad to see other people geekin out to this album too!! To me, it's the sound of revolution; musically and socially
What's sad is that Killer Mikes verse on "Walking in the Snow" could have been relevant any time since the Jim Crow laws came into existence. We as a country have been in this cycle of institutional violence and suppression of minorities for so long. "I can't breathe" was uttered in the last breaths of Eric Garner in 2014, Javier Ambler and Manuel Ellis in 2019, and now George Floyd in 2020 all while being arrested.
The last song on this one is probably the song of the year for me. Pure masterpiece.
Reece Butler 🙏
Convinced youre an actual prophet, ready for these before they even come out
Prophets or ‘Wise Men’ track the sun & understand hindsight is 2020. The life & death cycle of our Sun is why madness is erupting all over earth. 2020 vision, hindsight is 2020.
Jon is still a honest caring humble human being who deserves to survive the 12 years of tribulation we’re already in;)
Find bedrock ASAP if you have eyes to see & ears to hear!
Find a water source near that bedrock location too 🕵🏻♂️👍
You on their email list?
The best one yet, calling a strong 9 from melon, As someone from Minneapolis rn, its hitting me really hard, feeling a 10.
Shut up dude
kid indie no?
I think melon will give it an 8, it always seems when I love an album he didn't quite like it as much.
Castrosaint lmao you right! I’m just happy that John said he thought it was a 10 first listen because I’m on my third and still think it’s a 10.
Castrosaint I have a feeling Anthony will give this an 8, although I hope it gets a 9.... he hasn’t passed out many 9 but he definitely has passed out tons of 8 this year😂
Hey Jon, I recommend Solace by Earl Sweatshirt. Probably the most depressing piece of music i’ve ever heard
Defintely! massive +1
Yesss brooo
If you want more depressing music, I highly suggest A Crow Looked at me by Mount Eerie. That album legit has brought tears to my eyes and his writing is incredible. It’s sad to what happened to his family and he expresses it in such a gut wrenching way.
Rick Harrison the saddest album i’ve ever heard, easily a 10 and phil’s best work imo. even though it isn’t hip-hop i’m praying he reacts to it one day because i know it would hit him hard and it would bring a lot of attention to it from his viewers
Idlsidgo
Dont worry about the mic jon I know the reaction will be great anyway
My cat just gave birth to four kittens and it has been stressful thank you
Update: She just had a 5th lmao
Bro you turning into the BEST & FASTEST reactor!!! Super Consistent, 💯!!! Great Reaction, 🤙
This album is nuts, even for RTJ. Love how experimental they went with it. Reminds me a lot of solo El-P at times.
It’s too early to rank it amongst their other albums but GODDAMN it’s good.
those verses on track 6 weren't added..... mind. blowing.
So glad you caught the Prodigy elements, I was just thinking "he's British, he should definitely catch it". Much love from Bulgaria dude!
Respect for this bro. This made my day cause I didn't even know they dropped an album and on top of that you reacting to it makes it even better
Great work jon!!!! Been awaiting this for a while
I swear this was my EXACT REACTION after listening to this MASTERPIECE!!! REACTION VIDEO AT ITS FINEST BRO!! Salute 💯
When the world is hurting- RTJ knows how to help heal us. Pure, powerful, and potent bangers
Soundtrack to the revolution
Oh idk about you but the message i get from their music is “we need a communist Revolution ASAP”
Unfortunately George Floyd isn't the first black man in America to die saying 'I can't breathe'
That line was in reference to Eric Garner 🥺💔
He actually says "Got a Vonnegut punch for your Atlas Shrug", which is fucking brilliant. They also sampled uk punk group Gang of Four on The Ground Below, which I thought you might find interesting.
This is pretty much how i felt when i heard this for the first time.... great review
Any record that makes a 38 year old white british guy unbutton his shirt and wave his hands around like a lunatic - must be good.
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To me it sounds like "out of sight" is sampling It's Funky Enough by The D.O.C.
Same
It’s Forest Sylvers misdemeanors
@@mike7676ful Totally. This is the real answer. I learned something today. Thanks!
itsthesweetyman fa sho homie.
I have a theory that RTJ4 is a treatment for an actual show. Has everything. Opening song, intro to the boys and then the conflict that either breaks their reality in Holy Calafuck to their capture and the boss getting exposed to the to be continued and ending theme.
You're the man. Love the reaction, I love RTJ and across the pond, I have close friends in the UK. Glad this is sick LP is spanning the planet. Best brother.
Guitar sample on "The Ground Below" from "Ether" by Gang of Four? I think so.
RTJ4 Is as good as RTJ2. AOTY SO FAR
Nahhhh Gibbs still got that on lock
1misterjones mebeh
@@1misterjones Man I can't wait until MONTANA.
I didn't think they'd ever be able to come close to RTJ2 but here we are
@@1misterjones Gibbs is 2nd
The perfect soundtrack to this insanity we call 2020.
what’s funny is 6 months later this still holds true. unbelievable.
Wow, this album is a masterpiece and you certainly did it justice mate well done. BLM❤️
You're reaction was brilliant! I have to admit I give this album a 100 out of 10. Unbelievable!!
Man seeing how much you love listening to new rap puts a smile on my face in these dark times. Keep it up man❤❤🙏
11:58 "Just when your bases are loaded they roll a grenade in your dugout" :) Nice!
Hello Jon, I am from Brazil and I love your channel ❤❤
Jon Denton. The name itself is iconic haha. Exaggeration aside, just subscribed recently. You’re one of a few people I’m really enjoying reactions from. You have some great insight. I need to listen to RTJ more. The singles for this album were absolutely incredible.
Anyways, big love from Colorado. Long-live Hip-Hop
RTJ3 changed my life, would be awesome to see you react.
If you were so impressed with El P cause he started a line with Egads, you should listen to some DOOM "Egads, he got enough style to start three fads, she bad, I wonder do she come with knee pads"
fucking love doom. el actually referenced doom in his verse on 3tearz by danny brown
I'm pretty sure John would be mind blown by DOOMs rhyme schemes alone.
PLEASE REACT TO DOOM.
@@braydoncurry1710 "True DOOM eat up your crew like Mm Food." Went mad when I heard that.
Shit :( Wasn’t expecting to see a DOOM reference in these old comments. Caught me off guard. (Went to breathe out then she made me cough hard.) Fuck, man. RIP DOOM.
Got exactly what i came here for. Jon you a goat
Every video I’ve seen of reactions to that album everyone pauses on that killer mike bar to think about it lol.
Thanks man. Good reaction. This album had me in tears.
Big respect man, your hustle is literally unmatched
Every time RTJ drops it's one of the best albums of the year, haven't missed yet. Somehow still underappreciated by most people.
if you liked 2 chainz on this you gotta check out his album Rap Or Go To The League!
This album is incredible, no skips, my AOTY 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Keen for Bastard and eventually DOOM. This was great though.
Appreciate your work, your grind and your passion. Love your communication with your subs to ensure best quality of content. Love your patreon, despite clear lack of DOOM and Earl
You made me a Run The Jewels fan. I listened to the album because I saw you were rescting to this. Now I'm watching the reaction!
Had no idea off-brand Birra Moretti was a thing, never seen them here in Denmark lol. Also wanted to say that I really appreciate your dedication to both the music (as always) and the whole situation in the US right now Jon. You’ve managed to become one of my favorite people on UA-cam, a big inspiration in many ways. Keep going brother, great things in store for you. Much love from Copenhagen.
Bloody fast reaction!! I kept coming back to youtube to see who's gonna be the first, fuck yeah it's Jon! RTJ4 album of the year so far
This man does not waste any time
Great review. Haven’t heard an assault on all my senses since I first heard public enemy 🤘🏻🇮🇪🙏🏻thanks man
Bro you gotta react to Compton by Dr. Dre. One of my fav albums of last decade
Fax
I lowkey prefer it to 2001
More variety in lyrical content, and the production is just insane
ozzymandias It’s my favorite Dre album. Kendrick on Deep Water and Eminem on Medicine Man are two of the best verses I ever heard.
Love your pure reaction to this
This is the best RTJ album yet and I don't know how you manage to do that. El-P is legit catching Mike as an emcee as well.
El-P underrated as an mc
I'm surprised Jon made it through this one alive. Amazing album!!!
Run The Jewels are the God tier Lords of rap music production. They keep it vintage, they push rap forward, and their songs never ever get old.
I had tracks on this album that reminded me a little bit of stuff you’d hear in the 90’s, the later half of Ooh La La gave me some Sublime vibes a little bit.
People think that you can jam to Drake or some crap, but I’m gonna be in my bedroom flailing around to RTJ like I’ve started a break dancing career for people who can’t dance but can stick to the beat.
the rain in the background is perfection. in between the hard as nails bars theres a peaceful rain fall.
So glad you mentioned The Prodigy vibe on Goonies vs. E.T. verifying it wasn't just me.
your energy in this is INSANE! so fun to watch - thank you jon!!!!
This is up there with Album of the year, I got After Hours, The Allegory, and Alfredo up there too
One of the most entertaining hip hop albums I've heard in a long time length is perfect.
The grind mannnn!!! The album is so amazing, with even every listen it becomes greater.
Never look back is my favorite track on this. It’s so weird and rhythmic.
Absolute king. Fav reaction channel no debate
I've been following your LDR reactions but checked this out for interest sake, and I'll be damned if you're not expanding my taste in music with this vid
damn you definitely need to hear the other RTJ albums if you liked it
Definitely check the rest of RTJs work. Mike and EL-P are both metal fans, and they bring that same sort of energy consistently.
YASSSSSSSSS. HIPHOP WAS LACKING FOR A BIT. BUT WITH RTJ4 AND ALFREDO......WE BACK!!! this album is a 10/10
That is true.... I’m truly wanting Kendrick to drop an album in this year. We definitely need it
if you think hiphop was lacking you need to pay more attention, 2020 has been incredible for hiphop even before rtj4 dropped
blonded fight lol here we go. I hate people like you. Please don’t try to tell me what I need to do. I listen to music religiously and IN MY OPINION, Hip hop was lacking. Please don’t respond.
@@RDrulez100 been pretty weak to me, what albums would you suggest?
When are we gonna get the Yankee with no brim Jon?
My thoughts? I love you Jon for everything that you are doing to help, and thank you for showing me such a masterpiece, wouldn't have found it otherwise
#BLM
This video is what I imagine JD’s raving days to have been like.
I can't believe it's finally here. Killer Mike is a god on the mic and El-P drops hot beats. I'm hyped af to listen
Saying El-P does hot beats is an understatement.
@@necromax13 when you compare him to Madlib, Dre, or even like Kenny it's the perfect statement.
I've never clicked on anything so quick in my life. CANT BELIEVE THIS IS HAPPENING! Gwan Jon
I love how you said it made the 3/10 beer taste good, I felt that.
Jon at the end of the year please do a top 10 albums of the year video where you go into depth about each one. We'd all love to see it
Looking back 4 years later, the night before juneteenth, such an important album for the time and place it was released. RTJ forever
It's CRAZY how timely the lyrics are on this thing. It's like they wrote the album yesterday
Brother from another mother bro! 41 years old and I hear everyrhing the same as you. Best hip hop album of the last decade, if not 2. The production and vision for society is unfounded. Maybe close to NWA or Public Enemy, but straight fire!
Its to the point where Jon hears newly released hip hop albums before the hip hop heads themselves 👏
Hell yeah my guy! My day is complete now. Much love!
Excellent reaction per usual. Absolutely the album of the year so far.
Class act Jon! Love your reviews mate cheers 💪
You had me hyped mate, good video.
Loved this album and loved your review as well
"Yankee and the Bra-a-ave everybody hit the deck we don't mean no harm but we truly mean all the disrespect" god that sets the tone for the album so well
OMG UNCUT REACTION FOR FREE?? FIRST UNEDITED JON DENTON LETS GO
Epic, heartwrenching, neck-snapping album. So relevant, so raw, so powerful. As you said, on another level. And I've only listened to it once since I downloaded it this morning. By the way, when you download it, make a donation to the protestor legal defense fund. Stay up everyone.
I would fight the whole world with A Few Words for the Firing Squad playing at 160db
I love Jon getting angry because it's so good