To be honest, if you're going to ask me, if you compare all the groups and idols out there, no one is close to XG. From vocals, bars, delivery, dancing, and MVs, ain't nothing like them. That's what got me into XG in the first place, the quality of everything they put out is on another level. And yeah, they can do all of those things live too, seen them on tour, it's insane!
Man I also love them but that's just an exaggeration. It feels like we all live inside a bubble where we think our fav is always best but there's always someone who's just better. I mean that's how life works.
@@NickG409 Alphaz here,no form of Hatred here but in my opinion RedVelvet, Mamamoo, akmu, IU, Members of Aespa aside Giselle since i haven't heard her sing much. And other idols can sing really well.
@@gigguko6214 Im a fan of alot of groups but most idols are barley average at dance and singing. Most groups are carried by 1 or 2 members. Nmixx and XG should be the Standard but they are the exception. We in the Fandom need to stop overhyping Idols to other people. You mentioned Baby monster, Gfriend and Red velvet but I dont see how they even Compare to XG.
yup thats why us oldies most likely attracted to xg music coz almost all of those artist we love are now from in one group and youve be suprise they know a lot of old hiphop artist that i might know 😂 from their yt videos reactions to 90's music
It’s one of my biggest hopes for XG that we get a music video for “In The Rain”, with the same 90’s/00’s feel that you see in “Left Right”. That, or a First Take for it. Either one would be amazing.
11:14 "Only the strong survive in my car". Totally agree. XG is EXACTLY what gets played in my car after a hard day at work. They bring the vibes and healing energies I need. And that answer to your question at the end is: There is no one like them!
I am a Japanese mother born in 1972. I am still a big fan of GURU's JAZZMATTER and JCOLE, so XG was shocking to me. It reminded me of the R&B ballads I listened to in my teens and twenties. It reminded me of Janet Jackson's Come Back to Me. I think it has a TLC-like atmosphere. I went to a concert for the first time in a while. Of course, it was an XG concert. The live singing and dancing were amazing.
I've already said I'm a 51 y.o. man from Oklahoma. I've been around like you brother. Rock, rap, country, oldies, classical, punk, r&b, bluegrass, etc., etc. I've heard it all. WINTER WITHOUT YOU is my all-time favorite song. It's so freaking beautiful. It's perfect.
Maya is the bridge between the rap line and vocal line. Since she's the most fluent in English is helps her to bridge the lines. HInata is the bridge that holds down the 2 power houses Chisa and Juria. But they all are rounders, that's why they can play around with arrangements and have Juria and HInata or Jurin and Harvey sing the same line, check out In the Rain. In Losing you Chisa, Hinata, and Juria, does a lot of switch ups which give the song a more engaging sound since you don't get bored with the same vocalist doing the same line.
Brother man I'm 57 we cut from the same cloth I come from hip hop and still like it these girls are the real deal they ain't immatating the sound they are the real deal. Go down that rabbit hole i did. You won't regret it. Not gonna lie they are all I listen to. No cursing no no booty twerking and they fire. They just finished a world tour already came thru the states. Check Heseno and XGene next. Drill rap
The only way I can describe XG is if you put Wu Tang, Boyz to Men, and the Jabbawockeez in a jar, with a sprinkle of fairy dust and mix it all together, then you got XG 😅
Look at OG becoming a full-on ALPHAZ. Lol. As a fellow 51 year old that came up listening to the rap legends I fell so hard for these girls. They’re the real deal.
Personally, the reason this group stand out for me is their vibes for the group. These girls love and care each other like real families. Their bond and they always make sure everyone all shine together, no one left behind. That's why I fall in love with this group.
People who reacted to XG for the first time ask me if there are other groups like them. However, there are no other groups like them. There are, of course, groups that are good at singing, rapping, and dancing, but there are no other groups like XG that produce a wide range of content, such as playing a wide range of music genres in English, covering and arranging American hip-hop and R&B from the 1980s and 1990s, etc. XG is the pioneer. And rather than showing the beauty of women, the video is made like a work of art. This is the group Simon (CEO) wanted to create. Maybe there will be groups like XG in the future, but these girls who have undergone rigorous and long training together are fearlessly paving new paths.
Alot of people fall in love with XG after hearing them. People ask why are they so good, why are they so different. Not all of them will deep dive and watch their docu series and understand why they are what they are. Those who watch are Alpahz and they understand why nothing is like them. They werent built to make money, to mimic other groups or style like other groups or move concept to concept or to just gets views, etc. etc. XG was built in mind to make good music. Music to share with everyone. Naturally blossom to achieve their goals as an artist. It needs to start with good music and talented individuals who are naturally born growing up listening to 90s/00s R&B / HipHop to be considered a R&B/HipHop. Its not just a concept theyre pulling off, its in their blood. So thats why I dove deep into XG when i first listened to Shooting Star& Left Right. Now here I am, slightly obsessed and im just here along the ride and watch them grow as a global phenomenon.
I have to tell somebody so that somebody is you OG. I am your age and a few months before this song came out, my wife passed away. I cannot listen to this song without crying...it used to be sad tears filled with hate. Now my tears are filled with love and longings of wanting to be with God and my wife when He thinks I'm ready. One thing...us, Koreans, are suckers for songs that make...no...force us to cry. My wife would have loved this song.
My your beautiful wife rest in eternal peace! Thank you for sharing such a personal reality. I’m grateful for being the recipient and hope you continue to find joy in spite of the pain. With you in spirit brother.
I listen to tons of music from Japan and all over the world really. XG is literally 1 of 1. Some groups or artists might have elements but nobody is as all around good as they are period.
06:35 most grew up listening to R&B and hiphop. Some training since they were 12-13 years old. Cocona literally doing Logic and Eminem rap covers at 12-13 years old.
XG can sing ~ SING. I’m so proud of my Xtraordinary Girls. Yes, they’re speaking JAPANESE but can speak Korean in many interviews. Simon “JAKOPS” during the five years of training going from JAPAN to S. KOREA ensured that they are TRILINGUAL. I’m so happy that you see the perfect dynamics of each member. MAYA & COCONA have beautiful vocal tones. Each member…the Main vocalists are CHISA, JURIA and beautiful blonde one is HINATA. I really love❄️🌸🎄 this SPECIAL SONG. The cover solo’s the VOX Line covered during their WORLD TOUR is INCREDIBLE. They have been covering some of the greats and I cried when I heard CHISA sing Whitney Houston, and then turn around and sing “NEVER ENOUGH”. They pay total homage to their mentors because in their Documentary Series …Simon shows them practicing these same songs. The VOX Line also covered DESTINY’s CHILD” SAY MY NAME”. These young JAPANESE GIRLS are truly making a new path that is breaking POP MUSIC Boundaries. See you on the next one Alphaz. 🐺✨🐺✨🐺
I will say, if you liked the Vox #6 cover of “Losing You”, the original by FLO is also very good. And FLO is surprisingly three black British women who are also relatively new. They’re good. They have the 90’s/00’s R&B vibe.
They're good becuase they learned from the best. TLC, Destiny's Child, Aaliyah, Lauryn Hill, Michael Jacksonn, etc. 5 years of training and practice before debuting. There's a whole 7(?) part documentary on them called Xtra Xtra! FYI in addition to the OMVs The XG Tapes showcase the 4 rappers. (You already did Tape 2 Galz Xypher) The XG Vox's showcase the 3 singers. (#5 and #6 will blow your mind) The XG Move's showcase their dance skills. (#3 and #4 will blow your mind) All OMVS have behind the scenes Vlogs, choreography only versions, and a damce practice, too. They're all Japanese, except for Hinata (Hee-nah-tah) who is Japanese/Korean and Harvey who is Japanese/Australian. Harvey is actually her last name. First name is Amy, which she'll say sometimes in her rap. They all are trilingual, so in the Xypher they were spitting in 3 languages. Shet, they'll put 3 languages in just one bar! Subbed for the XG Journey!👊🐺🤘
@OGReacts-w2o whew, this was the only comment that you didn't read, which bummed me out because of all the info that was in it. Glad you came back around to it!😂😇🫶✌️👊
Actually, Harvey is a singer singer. There's just nowhere in the group for her voice for most tracks. She has a very angelic voice and you can get a sample of her singing on Howling when she says "so run when you hear the sound," just before the chorus. She's up there with Chisa, but Simon's waiting for the right time to bring her voice out. Cocona can really really SAAAAAAANG too. Same deal, but she's on the opposite spectrum. She's more like Toni Braxton or Anita Baker, as to where Harvey is more like Halle Bailey. Also, if you watch Xtra Xtra, you'll hear Harvey singing. They truly ALL can be considered vocalists. You saw Maya shine. They can all do that.
Yes they all can sing and rap, but most have their strength in one area. Maya is different in that she is actually listed as a main vocalist and main rapper. She's a true rounder.
If you want a reference I suggest you watch the two times they played Song associations where they are given a word and have to pick a song off the top of their head that features the word in either title or lyrics. Once you see the songs that comes to their mind you will get a better understanding
Like I said before, I knew that I fell hard for them when I bought the albums JUST to make sure that if this music disappears from the world I have it in my hands like it's gold
I’ve just about been holding my breath waiting for THIS reaction. You paused every place I did when it hit me that their vocal range was much more than I ever anticipated. Here’s a cheat sheet on how I remembered some of their names: Hinata - vocalist, usually the only blond Juria - vocalist, usually dark brown hair with bangs Chisa - vocalist, very narrow face and angular jawline, usually has light brown or orange hair This is the song that really put Maya on my radar as a possible all-rounder mvp. Her flow in Woke Up and Howling was untouchable. Her solo in Winter was inspirational. Her technique in dance (MOVE) was nearly perfect. I adore all these girls, but I’m keeping my eye on Maya to see what else she’s made of! Thank you so much for letting us join you on your journey through the XG wormhole. Do a double feature of GIRL GVNG mv + dance practice next! 🐺🐺🐺🔥🔥🔥
Remember, they spent 5 years of training, from 2017 to March 2022 (debut). Not only did they become perfect dancers, they learned Korean and how to sing in English. They practiced the way their mouths had to move so that their anunciation was on point. These ladies are far superior than most.
XG is a super group they were selected from thousands of girls the best of the best from Japan 7 child prodigies ready to take over the world thank you OG for your super reaction I love XG ❤Alphaz ✌️ on deck XG for life XG World Domination 🌏🔥👸🧚♂️🐺👽👌👍✌️
Keep in mind these girls have been training together since 2017 before debuting in 2022. Some of them like Jurin, Cocona, Maya, even longer because they were attending AVEX Artist Academy in Tokyo.
They actually do English, Korean, Japanese plus learned ASL. (American sign language for their hearing impaired fans) check out GRL GVNG ASL version for entire song
XG's the standard. Balance, talent, skillwise, visuals and personalities, TOP NOTCH, and not one's slackin' which is RARE in a girl group. Extremely extraordinary indeed. ONLY XG.
You ever hear someone sing so good your eyes tear up? That's what happens to me when I listen to XG. I'm not even into pop, R&B, or rap, but I still love everything XG puts out.
Man I had read that the team responsible for creating XG, they cast over 10 000 girls, taking that into account, reducing that amount to just 7 definitely doesn't make you the best person at singing, but it does make you a person with a very integral and complete talent, that's what I love about these girls they are very talented in a very integral way, they are very talented in several aspects, that's one of many things that make these girls so special and unique for me
OG: LOVE your reactions man! It reminds me of my own journey down the XG rabbit hole. As a 50 something that worked and produced at MTV back in the day, I found myself asking my wife, "How the hell are they this good? Am I crazy?" But over time I realized it wasn't their talent that threw me off it was the packaging. So if A black man can be one of the greatest golfers, or a white girl can become one of the greatest WNBA ballers, we can have an Asian group serving us top tier hip hop r&b. It doesn't happen often but it's a new world and I'm an old Asian man that loves it. Alphaz for life!!
Whenever XG is lined up like that they are almost always the same left to right H,H,J,J,C,C,M that's Harvey, Hinata, Juria, Jurin, Chisa, Cocona and Maya. There is a rare exception when they are doing some English interviews standing where Maya will be on the left closer to the interviewer because she is the most fluent English speaker
I have heard this song dozens of times over the past year. It never gets stale. I love the official music video, but I think I love the First Take version more. While I know they're not singing gospel, their harmonizing reminds me of that from my childhood. Voices of the angels.
I think that apart from the fact that they are super talented and exceptional the music takes us (people over 40) to the old days when we were in our teens and early 20’s, big time nostalgia in their sound! I heard Woke up because it popped up in my feed and I was in owe and from then it has been XG for me, love every single song, their documentary on how they came to be XG is a must watch, they are amazingly good. Btw I totally get the “they will go in my car” statement. Same!!
One of their home references in Awich. The queen of Japanese rap. Awich has Atlanta roots. XGs producer Simon went to Georgia to work with producers from Atlanta.
there ain't no one like xg. in the past or current tbh. period! they are truly top tier, in a league of their own. and that's why we all love them!!! :)
So here we go, let's shake up the hornet hest. Some folks got annoyed at the BM and XG rap comparison, saying xg fans are trying to humiliate babymonster somehow, not true in the slightest. So here we go, live vocals vs live vocals, @OG Reacts, check out BABYMONSTER "STUCK IN THE MIDDLE LIVE STAGE" which is a winter era song released last year around the same time as Winter without you.
These kids are pure fire. They sing, dance, & rap. And the thing is, they are kinda split into singers & rappers. To me the embodiment is Cocona. The kid is just swagged out to death. She is very quite and reserved. Off camera, you will see her sittin in a corner of a room, just observing. Her delivery is unmatched. And the thing is the girl can sing her ass off. ua-cam.com/users/shortsj-i5f53m1uA
I HIGHLY recommend you to react to shooting stars DANCE PRACTICE FIXED VERSION to see how much they really know how to dance (or really any dance practice fixed version of theirs)
New sub. They dance every bit as good as they sing and rap. It’s hard to believe but when you get around the their dance videos, Move 1. 2. Amd 3. They are a legit dance crew that can compete with the best. I’m am so here to watch the rest of your XG reactions! I felt just like you when o first heard them. I am 55 years old and have been a rap fan since 1980 when I heard The Message. I have watched rap evolve into what it is today. Never seen anything like XG. You talk about their swag, which they have in spades, but to me it’s their confidence in ladies so young that surprises me! Can’t wait for more! Oh yeah.. what I appreciate most is that they aren’t twerking, performing half naked and not talking about their WAP
I want them to be evaluated as an artist group, not as an idol group, K-Pop, or X-Pop. It's been less than two years since their debut, but they've shown extraordinary skills and performance. The producers, track makers, choreographers, and M.V. filming crew are all extraordinary. Wu-Tang in the back is amazing. Did you get a Wu-Tang Dunk? My house keys have a Wu-Tang key cover 👍 I also got a Wu-Tang Dunk 🔥
Hey! Im loving your genuineness and energy! Really interesting thoughts too, thanks for reacting to XG 🧡 In my case, I love many groups form the world of Kpop/Jpop. There's so many crazy talented young women and men on that side of the globe coming out with insanely creative music. (not "original" like they came up with the concepts/styles etc) more like they sure be taking elements from all over and cooking captivating stuff with it, using them right, Lol), That said, XG to me stands 1000% to their name, they are extraordinary girls. If one takes into account their ages the sheer amount of ability they each individually have is monstruous. They are scary good. Dance, delivery, flexibility, vocals, teamwork, performance, not to mention not a single one lacks in full charisma and personality. (Which sometimes happens in other groups)
Hello, First I'm going to say there are NO COMPARISONS. It's them in their own category and then there are the other artists in the same boat with each other 🤣🤣 This is the best thing I've heard and I was over here screaming EVER and then you finally said EVER and I said PERIOD❣️❣️❣️
Seeing you fall head over heels with XG would be such a beautiful journey. We're here to stay Sir. 😊 Also Maya is the double edged sword of XG. She's the ACE! 🔥😎
XG has struck me as straight 90s R&B since i discovered them❤❤❤❤😊😊😊 I get SWV, En Vogue, Blaque, and TLC vibes from them. So glad you found them too.🥰🥰🥰
LOL I just requested this on your first reaction to them, and then I went to your home page and here it is. I promise you this is the best version of the song. The vocal harmonies are amazing in this take.
OG: "Is Maya one of the vocalists or one of the rappers?!"
Alphaz: "Yes."
Maya is lead vocalist, and rapper
Vocalists: Chisa, Juria, Hinata
Rappers: Jurin, Harvey, Cocona
And then there’s Maya 😹
Maya is both hahaha~
@@Over_Reaction Maia can do both all of them can do either or they’re just that phenomenal. They are like something I have never seen before
Lol! They're all like this but Maya is a real problem. Watch out for this one as she gets older.
To be honest, if you're going to ask me, if you compare all the groups and idols out there, no one is close to XG. From vocals, bars, delivery, dancing, and MVs, ain't nothing like them. That's what got me into XG in the first place, the quality of everything they put out is on another level. And yeah, they can do all of those things live too, seen them on tour, it's insane!
Man I also love them but that's just an exaggeration. It feels like we all live inside a bubble where we think our fav is always best but there's always someone who's just better. I mean that's how life works.
@@gigguko6214 Name a more talented girl Group. I really wanna know cuz most Idols can barley sing.
@@NickG409Um baby monster, GFriend, red velvet. You only talk about singing so yeah. Also, I'm a fan, not delusional.
@@NickG409 Alphaz here,no form of Hatred here but in my opinion RedVelvet, Mamamoo, akmu, IU, Members of Aespa aside Giselle since i haven't heard her sing much. And other idols can sing really well.
@@gigguko6214 Im a fan of alot of groups but most idols are barley average at dance and singing. Most groups are carried by 1 or 2 members. Nmixx and XG should be the Standard but they are the exception. We in the Fandom need to stop overhyping Idols to other people. You mentioned Baby monster, Gfriend and Red velvet but I dont see how they even Compare to XG.
Imagine back in the 90s, Mariah Carey, TLC, Brandy, Aaliya formed a group. XG is this generation’s group.
100% agree!
I’m on board with this comparison analogy!! It’s like the super girl group was birthed for this gen.
yup thats why us oldies most likely attracted to xg music coz almost all of those artist we love are now from in one group and youve be suprise they know a lot of old hiphop artist that i might know 😂 from their yt videos reactions to 90's music
We did it guys! We made it to THE CAR! 😂
lol
“In The Rain” and “Left Right” are fantastic R&B tracks by XG. Give them a listen.
And definitely suggest “Losing You” cover
@ Yes. So good!
im responsible for at least 10 thousand streams of In The Rain😂
i support this comment @OG
It’s one of my biggest hopes for XG that we get a music video for “In The Rain”, with the same 90’s/00’s feel that you see in “Left Right”. That, or a First Take for it. Either one would be amazing.
11:14 "Only the strong survive in my car". Totally agree. XG is EXACTLY what gets played in my car after a hard day at work. They bring the vibes and healing energies I need. And that answer to your question at the end is: There is no one like them!
I am a Japanese mother born in 1972. I am still a big fan of GURU's JAZZMATTER and JCOLE, so XG was shocking to me. It reminded me of the R&B ballads I listened to in my teens and twenties. It reminded me of Janet Jackson's Come Back to Me. I think it has a TLC-like atmosphere. I went to a concert for the first time in a while. Of course, it was an XG concert. The live singing and dancing were amazing.
love this!
You need to check out their performance on It's Live channel. The jazziness of the live band just hits different.
I've already said I'm a 51 y.o. man from Oklahoma. I've been around like you brother. Rock, rap, country, oldies, classical, punk, r&b, bluegrass, etc., etc. I've heard it all. WINTER WITHOUT YOU is my all-time favorite song. It's so freaking beautiful. It's perfect.
51 here from Alabama been around myself and these young ladies have stole my music listening
I'm waiting for XG to drop their rock, punk and country songs in the new year lol
@@riopato2009 FACTS!!!!
@riopato2009 lol yeah I'm sure it's coming lol
That is so awesome! Its crazy the reach xg has, connecting any person of any age through their music ❤ @faroon1973
Maya is the bridge between the rap line and vocal line. Since she's the most fluent in English is helps her to bridge the lines. HInata is the bridge that holds down the 2 power houses Chisa and Juria. But they all are rounders, that's why they can play around with arrangements and have Juria and HInata or Jurin and Harvey sing the same line, check out In the Rain.
In Losing you Chisa, Hinata, and Juria, does a lot of switch ups which give the song a more engaging sound since you don't get bored with the same vocalist doing the same line.
💯 YES!!!
Brother man I'm 57 we cut from the same cloth I come from hip hop and still like it these girls are the real deal they ain't immatating the sound they are the real deal. Go down that rabbit hole i did. You won't regret it. Not gonna lie they are all I listen to. No cursing no no booty twerking and they fire. They just finished a world tour already came thru the states. Check Heseno and XGene next. Drill rap
I was going to recommend the same song lol. I saw them in Chicago and I’m still recovering! 😅
@@JAMEIALANAYyess I saw them in Dallas and it was unreal! Truly mind-blowing 😊
The only way I can describe XG is if you put Wu Tang, Boyz to Men, and the Jabbawockeez in a jar, with a sprinkle of fairy dust and mix it all together, then you got XG 😅
Fair
damn you its been on my mind 😅
The way I fell on the floor but the combo is indeed 100%✋️🤣😭🤣😭
@@XichenLanjiang the problem is how do you describe a once in a generation or once in a lifetime girl group with that kind of talent?! 🤣🤣🤣
@@enemynumber-zm3ug it is the way! 😅😂😂😂
XG is the epitome of "All-Arounders." They all sing, dance, and of late, all rap.
Look at OG becoming a full-on ALPHAZ. Lol. As a fellow 51 year old that came up listening to the rap legends I fell so hard for these girls. They’re the real deal.
50 and grew up hip hop...Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, Onyx, Wu, Beastie Boys, etc...but XG is my favorite group of all time. Period.
Personally, the reason this group stand out for me is their vibes for the group. These girls love and care each other like real families. Their bond and they always make sure everyone all shine together, no one left behind. That's why I fall in love with this group.
People who reacted to XG for the first time ask me if there are other groups like them. However, there are no other groups like them. There are, of course, groups that are good at singing, rapping, and dancing, but there are no other groups like XG that produce a wide range of content, such as playing a wide range of music genres in English, covering and arranging American hip-hop and R&B from the 1980s and 1990s, etc. XG is the pioneer. And rather than showing the beauty of women, the video is made like a work of art. This is the group Simon (CEO) wanted to create. Maybe there will be groups like XG in the future, but these girls who have undergone rigorous and long training together are fearlessly paving new paths.
Also, their UNDEFEATED track is probably one of the best tracks for the car, from personal experience 😂
If you look back at the bridge of “Shooting Star” they said “Oh, you rockin’ with a dream team” and that, OG, was not an empty flex.
That flex is real talk 💯
Alot of people fall in love with XG after hearing them. People ask why are they so good, why are they so different. Not all of them will deep dive and watch their docu series and understand why they are what they are. Those who watch are Alpahz and they understand why nothing is like them. They werent built to make money, to mimic other groups or style like other groups or move concept to concept or to just gets views, etc. etc.
XG was built in mind to make good music. Music to share with everyone. Naturally blossom to achieve their goals as an artist. It needs to start with good music and talented individuals who are naturally born growing up listening to 90s/00s R&B / HipHop to be considered a R&B/HipHop. Its not just a concept theyre pulling off, its in their blood.
So thats why I dove deep into XG when i first listened to Shooting Star& Left Right. Now here I am, slightly obsessed and im just here along the ride and watch them grow as a global phenomenon.
They’re lucky to have you!
I have to tell somebody so that somebody is you OG. I am your age and a few months before this song came out, my wife passed away. I cannot listen to this song without crying...it used to be sad tears filled with hate. Now my tears are filled with love and longings of wanting to be with God and my wife when He thinks I'm ready. One thing...us, Koreans, are suckers for songs that make...no...force us to cry. My wife would have loved this song.
My your beautiful wife rest in eternal peace! Thank you for sharing such a personal reality. I’m grateful for being the recipient and hope you continue to find joy in spite of the pain. With you in spirit brother.
I listen to tons of music from Japan and all over the world really. XG is literally 1 of 1. Some groups or artists might have elements but nobody is as all around good as they are period.
This song is musical dopamine
So clean!
The way you had to compose yourself on a regular basis listing to XG. 😂😂😂. Yes XG is THEM!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
06:35 most grew up listening to R&B and hiphop. Some training since they were 12-13 years old. Cocona literally doing Logic and Eminem rap covers at 12-13 years old.
XG can sing ~ SING. I’m so proud of my Xtraordinary Girls. Yes, they’re speaking JAPANESE but can speak Korean in many interviews. Simon “JAKOPS” during the five years of training going from JAPAN to S. KOREA ensured that they are TRILINGUAL. I’m so happy that you see the perfect dynamics of each member. MAYA & COCONA have beautiful vocal tones. Each member…the Main vocalists are CHISA, JURIA and beautiful blonde one is HINATA. I really love❄️🌸🎄 this SPECIAL SONG. The cover solo’s the VOX Line covered during their WORLD TOUR is INCREDIBLE. They have been covering some of the greats and I cried when I heard CHISA sing Whitney Houston, and then turn around and sing “NEVER ENOUGH”. They pay total homage to their mentors because in their Documentary Series …Simon shows them practicing these same songs. The VOX Line also covered DESTINY’s CHILD” SAY MY NAME”. These young JAPANESE GIRLS are truly making a new path that is breaking POP MUSIC Boundaries. See you on the next one Alphaz. 🐺✨🐺✨🐺
Honestly, they speak more Japanese among themselves than Korean, likely because Japanese is their native language.
@ 😉✨🎌
they're one of rare groups that bringing the 2000s r&b singing style back💯🎙🎼
XG the only group that gives me this vibe.
I will say, if you liked the Vox #6 cover of “Losing You”, the original by FLO is also very good. And FLO is surprisingly three black British women who are also relatively new. They’re good. They have the 90’s/00’s R&B vibe.
They're good becuase they learned from the best.
TLC, Destiny's Child, Aaliyah, Lauryn Hill, Michael Jacksonn, etc.
5 years of training and practice before debuting.
There's a whole 7(?) part documentary on them called Xtra Xtra!
FYI in addition to the OMVs
The XG Tapes showcase the 4 rappers. (You already did Tape 2 Galz Xypher)
The XG Vox's showcase the 3 singers. (#5 and #6 will blow your mind)
The XG Move's showcase their dance skills. (#3 and #4 will blow your mind)
All OMVS have behind the scenes Vlogs, choreography only versions, and a damce practice, too.
They're all Japanese, except for Hinata (Hee-nah-tah) who is Japanese/Korean and Harvey who is Japanese/Australian. Harvey is actually her last name. First name is Amy, which she'll say sometimes in her rap.
They all are trilingual, so in the Xypher they were spitting in 3 languages. Shet, they'll put 3 languages in just one bar!
Subbed for the XG Journey!👊🐺🤘
Thanks you!
@OGReacts-w2o whew, this was the only comment that you didn't read, which bummed me out because of all the info that was in it. Glad you came back around to it!😂😇🫶✌️👊
The motto of the girls and their team is "practice makes perfect" and it shows in the final product.
I believe the next one is IN THE RAIN, pure R&B
There's no one else, friend.
Actually, Harvey is a singer singer. There's just nowhere in the group for her voice for most tracks. She has a very angelic voice and you can get a sample of her singing on Howling when she says "so run when you hear the sound," just before the chorus. She's up there with Chisa, but Simon's waiting for the right time to bring her voice out. Cocona can really really SAAAAAAANG too. Same deal, but she's on the opposite spectrum. She's more like Toni Braxton or Anita Baker, as to where Harvey is more like Halle Bailey. Also, if you watch Xtra Xtra, you'll hear Harvey singing. They truly ALL can be considered vocalists. You saw Maya shine. They can all do that.
Love Harvey
Yes they all can sing and rap, but most have their strength in one area. Maya is different in that she is actually listed as a main vocalist and main rapper. She's a true rounder.
If OG even attempts to watch Xtra Xtra (which is their documentary) it is a wrap!! 😂😂😂
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因为bing翻译的不太准确，我没有看懂您的意思。
我要到哪里能听到Harvey唱歌呢？能给个链接吗？
XG's only competition is themselves! With each release its as good or better than the previous one!
So far so good!
If you want a reference I suggest you watch the two times they played Song associations where they are given a word and have to pick a song off the top of their head that features the word in either title or lyrics. Once you see the songs that comes to their mind you will get a better understanding
Like I said before, I knew that I fell hard for them when I bought the albums JUST to make sure that if this music disappears from the world I have it in my hands like it's gold
That committment!
I’ve just about been holding my breath waiting for THIS reaction. You paused every place I did when it hit me that their vocal range was much more than I ever anticipated.
Here’s a cheat sheet on how I remembered some of their names:
Hinata - vocalist, usually the only blond
Juria - vocalist, usually dark brown hair with bangs
Chisa - vocalist, very narrow face and angular jawline, usually has light brown or orange hair
This is the song that really put Maya on my radar as a possible all-rounder mvp. Her flow in Woke Up and Howling was untouchable. Her solo in Winter was inspirational. Her technique in dance (MOVE) was nearly perfect. I adore all these girls, but I’m keeping my eye on Maya to see what else she’s made of!
Thank you so much for letting us join you on your journey through the XG wormhole. Do a double feature of GIRL GVNG mv + dance practice next!
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Thanks and my pleasure!
06:35 the question should be how is it possible they aren't being played all across the US radio stations
Exactly!
XG is ranked on the mediabase top 40 radio airplay chart.
11:08 😂 your reactions are everything. I, too, jam them in my car.
Me too all the time in my car,in the house ,and everywhere else I can listen to music they can do everything so good just can't get enough lol
ohhh you'd also love In The Rain from their newest mini album "AWE"! They all sing beautifully on that track and give early rnb vibes
YES!! The live version at the fan signing❤.... You see their true personalities.. Beautiful ladies
"In the rain" ..live version.. At the fan signing
I say hold off on In The Rain I'm hoping that's what they did for their new The First Take song
Remember, they spent 5 years of training, from 2017 to March 2022 (debut). Not only did they become perfect dancers, they learned Korean and how to sing in English. They practiced the way their mouths had to move so that their anunciation was on point. These ladies are far superior than most.
“Only the strong survive in the car”. That’s already a classic line!
XG is a super group they were selected from thousands of girls the best of the best from Japan 7 child prodigies ready to take over the world thank you OG for your super reaction I love XG ❤Alphaz ✌️ on deck XG for life XG World Domination 🌏🔥👸🧚♂️🐺👽👌👍✌️
Keep in mind these girls have been training together since 2017 before debuting in 2022. Some of them like Jurin, Cocona, Maya, even longer because they were attending AVEX Artist Academy in Tokyo.
OG i can not wait for you to react to "In the rain" you will think they're skin color is a bit different 😂
They actually do English, Korean, Japanese plus learned ASL. (American sign language for their hearing impaired fans) check out GRL GVNG ASL version for entire song
XG's the standard. Balance, talent, skillwise, visuals and personalities, TOP NOTCH, and not one's slackin' which is RARE in a girl group. Extremely extraordinary indeed. ONLY XG.
You ever hear someone sing so good your eyes tear up? That's what happens to me when I listen to XG. I'm not even into pop, R&B, or rap, but I still love everything XG puts out.
Man I had read that the team responsible for creating XG, they cast over 10 000 girls, taking that into account, reducing that amount to just 7 definitely doesn't make you the best person at singing, but it does make you a person with a very integral and complete talent, that's what I love about these girls they are very talented in a very integral way, they are very talented in several aspects, that's one of many things that make these girls so special and unique for me
OG: LOVE your reactions man! It reminds me of my own journey down the XG rabbit hole. As a 50 something that worked and produced at MTV back in the day, I found myself asking my wife, "How the hell are they this good? Am I crazy?" But over time I realized it wasn't their talent that threw me off it was the packaging. So if A black man can be one of the greatest golfers, or a white girl can become one of the greatest WNBA ballers, we can have an Asian group serving us top tier hip hop r&b. It doesn't happen often but it's a new world and I'm an old Asian man that loves it. Alphaz for life!!
Whenever XG is lined up like that they are almost always the same left to right H,H,J,J,C,C,M that's Harvey, Hinata, Juria, Jurin, Chisa, Cocona and Maya. There is a rare exception when they are doing some English interviews standing where Maya will be on the left closer to the interviewer because she is the most fluent English speaker
I thought you were going to pass out for a moment there. I don’t understand either but XG cracked my code, they got me big time!
I never click a clip this fast lol
Same!😂
Same! I love his reactions because it’s literally the same reactions I had. Mind blown Everytime 🤯
I have heard this song dozens of times over the past year. It never gets stale. I love the official music video, but I think I love the First Take version more. While I know they're not singing gospel, their harmonizing reminds me of that from my childhood. Voices of the angels.
They definitely took me to church!
YESSS DEEPER AND DEEPER INTO THE RABBIT HOLE!!! Also I feel that car statement so damn true. If it makes it to the car playlist it’s a wrap lmaooooo
Love ur reactions LOL also fun fact cocona won awards for singing before she came to XG ( prodigy)
Perfectly HARVEY., Luv that.,.,
No brother ain't no others out there. I think they are the best out of all the kpop xpop jpop even american groups
angels singing ! literally 🔥🔥
I think that apart from the fact that they are super talented and exceptional the music takes us (people over 40) to the old days when we were in our teens and early 20’s, big time nostalgia in their sound! I heard Woke up because it popped up in my feed and I was in owe and from then it has been XG for me, love every single song, their documentary on how they came to be XG is a must watch, they are amazingly good.
Btw I totally get the “they will go in my car” statement. Same!!
My man so glad you discovered XG! Life is better with XG.
Awoooooo!🐺
It really is!
One of their home references in Awich. The queen of Japanese rap. Awich has Atlanta roots. XGs producer Simon went to Georgia to work with producers from Atlanta.
3:08 he said “thats my girl COCONA” lol
Yeap!
there ain't no one like xg. in the past or current tbh. period! they are truly top tier, in a league of their own. and that's why we all love them!!! :)
10:35 I died when you went on your car rant 😂😂😂😂
same here😂 the whole car jungle rule 😂
XG is riding in its own lane. No one compares!!!!
You got the names right OG. clicked right away. Maya is a beast. Wait they all are
My reaction to seeing Maya singing for the first time in WWY came with lots of shocking, happy tears.
"In the Rain" is pretty good and worth the listen.
So here we go, let's shake up the hornet hest. Some folks got annoyed at the BM and XG rap comparison, saying xg fans are trying to humiliate babymonster somehow, not true in the slightest. So here we go, live vocals vs live vocals, @OG Reacts, check out BABYMONSTER "STUCK IN THE MIDDLE LIVE STAGE" which is a winter era song released last year around the same time as Winter without you.
There is no one on the planet doing anything like XG. Trailblazers working in the future
After seeing their videos, listening to their music and seeing many reactions on them, I truly believe your opinion is TRUE 🔥🔥🔥
They rap and sing on another level
These kids are pure fire. They sing, dance, & rap. And the thing is, they are kinda split into singers & rappers. To me the embodiment is Cocona. The kid is just swagged out to death. She is very quite and reserved. Off camera, you will see her sittin in a corner of a room, just observing. Her delivery is unmatched. And the thing is the girl can sing her ass off. ua-cam.com/users/shortsj-i5f53m1uA
I HIGHLY recommend you to react to shooting stars DANCE PRACTICE FIXED VERSION to see how much they really know how to dance (or really any dance practice fixed version of theirs)
New sub. They dance every bit as good as they sing and rap. It’s hard to believe but when you get around the their dance videos, Move 1. 2. Amd 3. They are a legit dance crew that can compete with the best. I’m am so here to watch the rest of your XG reactions! I felt just like you when o first heard them. I am 55 years old and have been a rap fan since 1980 when I heard The Message. I have watched rap evolve into what it is today. Never seen anything like XG. You talk about their swag, which they have in spades, but to me it’s their confidence in ladies so young that surprises me! Can’t wait for more! Oh yeah.. what I appreciate most is that they aren’t twerking, performing half naked and not talking about their WAP
This is the top for me and it hits that certain chord😢 and it just doesn’t stop. The all time fave of mine!
can't wait, commenting before watching, 'cause I know I will be LMAO soon. get ready OG!!!
Lol
Been playing this song everyday since it came out.
addicting! me 2!
There is nothing like them out there. Unique. They should be on every radio station.
I want them to be evaluated as an artist group, not as an idol group, K-Pop, or X-Pop. It's been less than two years since their debut, but they've shown extraordinary skills and performance. The producers, track makers, choreographers, and M.V. filming crew are all extraordinary. Wu-Tang in the back is amazing. Did you get a Wu-Tang Dunk? My house keys have a Wu-Tang key cover 👍 I also got a Wu-Tang Dunk 🔥
Nah, no dunks but they are my all time favorites!
There are no groups in their homes or ours that can sing, rap and dance at a high level, all at the same time like they can. 1 of 1.
I love your sincerity in your reactions.
Thank you!
Bro got the taste
Hey! Im loving your genuineness and energy! Really interesting thoughts too, thanks for reacting to XG 🧡
In my case, I love many groups form the world of Kpop/Jpop. There's so many crazy talented young women and men on that side of the globe coming out with insanely creative music. (not "original" like they came up with the concepts/styles etc) more like they sure be taking elements from all over and cooking captivating stuff with it, using them right, Lol),
That said, XG to me stands 1000% to their name, they are extraordinary girls.
If one takes into account their ages the sheer amount of ability they each individually have is monstruous. They are scary good.
Dance, delivery, flexibility, vocals, teamwork, performance, not to mention not a single one lacks in full charisma and personality. (Which sometimes happens in other groups)
Thanks!
you should also check out their Vocal Line's cover of Losing You by FLO, amazinggggg rnb vocals
Juria looks hot in that outfit, cant wait to see XG at Coachella this coming year. how is it possible? they are aliens bro lol they got the X-Gene
私が初めてみた時の反応と衝撃を見ているようです。先に進みたくても進めない❤
Lol
You will love 'Losing You' cover by XG vocal queens.
Hello,
First I'm going to say there are NO COMPARISONS. It's them in their own category and then there are the other artists in the same boat with each other 🤣🤣
This is the best thing I've heard and I was over here screaming EVER and then you finally said EVER and I said PERIOD❣️❣️❣️
Saw them in the US during their tour and they were so amazing live… great show and their vibe is legit. Love your journey!
Chisa’s “TELL ME HOW” at the end always hits me sooo haaard ❄️
You’re a real one bro, glad to have your apart of the ALPHAZ fam 🌕🐺
Iam 61 and they don't miss
XG is in a class of their own. No artist in music today is close to these girls. I’ll stand on this comment until my last day
"But can they hold a song song..."
Alphaz... "Pause.... I need to settle in for this."
lol
Seeing you fall head over heels with XG would be such a beautiful journey. We're here to stay Sir. 😊
Also Maya is the double edged sword of XG. She's the ACE! 🔥😎
XG has struck me as straight 90s R&B since i discovered them❤❤❤❤😊😊😊 I get SWV, En Vogue, Blaque, and TLC vibes from them. So glad you found them too.🥰🥰🥰
ya boy went through all kinds of emotions....Maya is the all arounder
LOL I just requested this on your first reaction to them, and then I went to your home page and here it is. I promise you this is the best version of the song. The vocal harmonies are amazing in this take.
love that you feel it like i do! just when i thought todays music had no soul to offer... xg woke me up
Like Jurin said "Everything I do, I do it A1, flawless Make' em go insane, pandemonium riot". They don't miss and they don't lie.
this is when your mind melted with all of the XG goodness..welcome aboard
There is no comparison. XG is really this good.