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This is the first time I've seen anyone react to Aesop Rock. Way overdue.
Dyamn right!
Yo man there's a dude .....channel...( mr. Wack ).....he does a whole journey...find his 1st listen to aesop then just go in order.......good times.....only real hip hop heads can see tha overflowing talent from aesop
Stoked he's reviewing aesop. He's in my top 3!
You should check out RudeLife or RK Gold. They both got great reactions to Aesop
"I've been ignored for longer than you've been interested" - aesop rock, klutz. He knows it too.
"Too dope for regular human consumption" is exactly it. 💯
2nd
third is the word
Damn straight
It's music for earthworms.
but aes is my favorite artist :
"Blood turn wine when it leaks for police like "that's not a riot, it's a feast, LETS EAT!"
Fucking love that line.
One of my favorite rap lines in history.
It's amazing that I read this comment in exact tempo with the video playing.
leaks FROM police
@@DoinkDastardly I respectfully disagree, "for" makes more sense and is listed on ever source I can find.
@@DoinkDastardly you are correct sir
"A scholar is rapping."
That hits the nail squarely on the head, my friend.
The square nail with a round hammer.
For Aesop Rock you gotta watch the lyrics, decipher the words, reorganize the patterns, sacrifice a goat to the dark lords of RAP, stand on ya head and then clap one-handed before you start getting it. AESOP makes you do homework... love this reaction!
All of that while having a decent sounding track... it’s amazing
I see your zen
If you ain't core this ain't for you
My favorite quote from Ace is him saying he loves when people talk to him at a show or something and they say something about how they love what he was saying in his song or an entire album and he'll always reply with "how the fuck did you know what I was saying in that tho?? I'm still trying to figure out what the fuck I even said in that album." Paraphrased
@@reportinglivefromhell222 That's easy, he was streaming it from the collective unconscious, and they accessed it too. Or just brown nosing. Many a time I used to think of a lyric like "that's so dope" then read the actual lyrics and realized it wasn't what they were saying.
"Like MF Doom, he is just too dope for regular public consumption".
Im stealing this 😂😂
MF DOOM... allcaps when you spell his name
MF DOOM all caps when you spell the man name. RIP to the GOD.
Bruh he has a song rapping about a kitten and some Ppl dont know what it's about 🤣🤣🤣🤣🐈
Heeeeeeeeeeeeeey Kirby
"Iono maybe getta kitten"
Aesop did a quick description of all the songs on Impossible Kid. The one for Kirby was "This is a song about my cat, Kirby" 😂😂
Peep long legged Larry? Kirby 2.0
Why'd you eat that leaf?
how can they not know its about kittens... hmmmm
Since DOOM passed away last year, I say aes is the best lyricists alive. He will be studied years down the line. I could talk about his work all day.
You hit the nail on the head
It's a toss up between Aesop and billy woods for me
Well said
I prefer Slug, Gift of Gab, and OneBeLo. But after 20 yrs or so, I've finally started feeling Aesop Rock.
@@everything...interesting it took a while for Aesop to grow on me too
"He's saying a lot of things"
Aesop's next album title.
Been listening to Aes for 15+ years, and still hear new lines in just about every song. You should check out "No Regrets" by the same dude. It's way earlier, and more accessible lyrically.
That song have given me goosebumps more than once.
@@skutor1493 Same bruv!
I didn't know it was a contest, but I will refuse to compete and allow you to get got, or whatever you manage to procure from such activity. You do you! However, if you like that shit that's not intended for public consumption, with lyrics that you can still get something new out of from your hundredth listening, then check out an artist by the name of "Dälek", if you are not already familiar.
Absolute fact. Most people get dissuaded by ASAP because they pick a more complicated song. Not only no regrets but anything off of his impossible kid is designed to the newbie friendly.
My favourite song of his, No regrets is just amazing it's made me smile, cry, laugh, sad sometimes inspirational at others all at the same time and for so many different reasons and it hits different the older I get I first heard it when I was 22 I'm 43 now, and still not sure what my dream is. I wish I could have done it from day one.
Aesop Rock has been one of my top 3 MCs for the past 20 years. Never disappoints, always FIRE
Facts!!👍
Who are the other two?
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@@smchennessy Dose one and Sage Francis
"Swap tales (tails) with heads (old-heads) like every other penny throw (while pitching pennies)" is still one of my absolute favorite soul-striking lines of all time. The way Aes just flips vocab around like brush strokes on an empty canvas is absolute magic. Brilliance.
Aesop is an alien, nobody can prove otherwise.
The entire label that he's on, Rhymesayers, are incredible. Brother Ali, Sa Roc, Eyedea (who sadly passed from OD a few years ago but was an AMAZING lyracist), Murs, MF Doom was on Rhymesayers as well, and of course Atmospehre. I think any of them would tick that "real hip hop" box that you (and I) love so much.
Agreed! Rhymesayers has all of my money, lol.
Don't forget about grieves
@@michaelking9568 I was going to mention him, his first 2 albums were dope, but... has he put anything out recently? It's no excuse, i still should have mentioned him. you right
@@juggalonumber27 look up grieves feat Chris Webby "man down", then a-okay. Running wild has at least ten bangers.
He is only more recently with Rhymesaysers. His DefJux crew that he ran with back in the day is highly talented as well and in my opinion is some of his best work.
Aesop actually holds the world record for most unique words used in a hip hop song/album. Like... by a lot (even more than GZA). He's extremely intelligent and humble.
he’s literally so unique with his music. he’s truly amazing imo
and to think the guy doesn't like reading books from what I read somewhere. I probably hear more words I don't know about just by listening to him
he actually sorta references that in a track I can't remember the exact line but he says something like "on paper hes shakespeare in person hes beavis" lol
He’s actually juuuuuust behind GZA.
@@Lurch685 pudding.cool/projects/vocabulary/index.html
If you can show me newer information than this (this is current as of 3 years ago) I'd love to see. Aesop is about 1500 words ahead of GZA as of January 2019. Busdriver is way, way closer than GZA.
One of the greatest lyricists around or ever honestly. Also most of aesop cant be deciphered 1st listen. He has the most diverse vocabulary of any artist.
That isn't Hyperbole either, someone counted, lol. If you look up a rapper by vocabulary, he's WAAAAY out in front. Sometimes it makes him a bit dense when you want to like chill and vibe, but he's dope as fuck.
@@juggalonumber27 not just wayyyy in front of other rappers. But wayyyy in front of Moby Dick lol
He is noted for having a greater vocabulary that Shakespeare. He has done a ton of collab work, Hail Mary Mallon side pj, The Unincluded is wonderful. The song Rings is another gem, Blood Sandwich makes me bawl everytime.
@@aetherbound65 people overlook the uncluded. Tv on 10 was brilliant
Unrelated but if you love complex rhyme scemes and lyricism you would probably love complete perth. Obviously not the same vocabulary but brilliantly makes songs that tell a story with 5+ syllable schemes and great flow changes. He has tons but i would start with either trouble, his bars of steel performance, more than music or up and down. He is easily in my top couple artists
Boyd, you have become a friend and you don't even know it. I watch you, laugh when you laugh, you cringe when i cringe, etc. I respect you and think you're bringing us all together bro.
Aesop's lyrics may take YEARS to decipher..MASTER CLASS indeed...Def Jux was killin it in the day. Go back to the beginning and you can't go wrong.
Mr. Lif, Cannibal Ox, El P.....let's go!
Co Flow, En'A, Camu Tao old Def Jux was fkn FIRE!
Can Ox's Iron Galaxy is top 5 for me, as is Aesop's Labor Days. Those Def Jux years were really something.
An insane era for underground rap
In the master class, you have to decipher and analyze Aesop Rock before you take on Vast Aire
Maybe if you were not born into Hungarian nobility like me. But it is very easy to understand
"Too dope for regular human consumption" is a highly accurate description of Aesop Rock. Dude's in a league of his own.
1: “Too dope for regular human consumption” is the best first take I’ve ever heard on Aes Rock. This artist doesn’t come down to our level, he just calmly requires us to rise to his.
2: “Slap you in the face with a sledgehammer” is an amazing image. Generally don’t think of that as a “slap,” but I’m so here for it.
3: More Aesop Rock please!
Rings, Klutz, Rogue Wave, Cat Food, Zero DarkThirty, ZZZ Top, Dorks, Corn Maze (Malibu Ken), Delicate Cycle (The Uncluded), Meeter Feeder (Hail Mary Mallon), Shrunk, Kirby, Coveralls... sooo many amazing songs spanning 20+ years. Definitely check out the videos with lyrics!! 🤘
if those are your favorite songs, become my friend immediately
Cat food, not dog food
@@nearlyworthless1674 Oy! Nice catch! 🤘
@@nearlyworthless1674 dog food is isle 10.
Mm.. Food
Discovering Aesop Rock is like the musical equivalent of finding the lost city of Atlantis. Enjoy bro.
I still VIVIDLY remember the first time I heard "Daylight."
Aesop is a HUGE PILL to swallow. He's also been producing his own beats for like 5+ albums
This beat is by Blockhead.
@@adrastea Thanks! Perhaps I was thinking of years instead of albums. Either way, Aes has been producing his own shit for a minute now.
@@Mazzini11 I wanna say he started doing his own beats around the time of the Cat Food EP, all his early albums were Blockhead beats
@@erikschwartz1214 not really. He was producing then also. It’s a mix of his and blockhead and others. Then last three albums been allllll him
Wow this does *not* sound like a Blockhead beat
Aesop is a glorious rabbit hole. Reactions to aesop is just as deep. Love it
This song really changed the way I viewed music and hip hop in general. it was a revelation for me even as a fan for years at the time.
Imagine being so lucky as to have almost all Aesops work to listen to for the first time again. I envy you L.Boyd
^Thiiiiis!
Daylight is still one of my favorite albums. The songs daylight and nightlight are classic.
💯 agree
"... what happened?"
That was the best initial reaction to an Aes verse ever. That was awesome.
ZZZ Top is my favorite Aesop Rock song as well as Preservation which are beats made by Wu-Tang and lyrics by Aesop. This man is classic hip-hop to a T 👌
i’d have to say that coffee/pigs is higher than zzz top, it’s in my top 3 though but aesop has to many good songs that makes it SO hard to decide my fav
‘Too dope for public consumption’. So true.
you gotta listen to Shrunk by him, man. He's an amazing storyteller as well, and this is a showcase for sure. Blood Sandwich as well, if you have siblings you'll love that one
Anytime you do Aesop, you're going to want the lyrics nearby for reference. He makes some of the most conceptually dense tracks I've heard, and it's really easy to miss some words because your brain is still working out something for 3 bars ago.
He's absolutely in my top 3 because he's an amazing storyteller and makes some really sick music.
I'm so glad aesop is on your radar ....this dude raps in almost all metaphors....his replay value is so sick.....and only people that love lyricist's will like this......I'm glad you get how good he really is.....I cant donate cuz I'm poor....but I like your view on music.....but do more aesop please.......
use more dots
@@harmonygarcia333 Use none.
I saw Aes live a few years ago and I can tell you, the venue was packed, and filled with the wildest diversity of personality types I've ever seen at a concert. There was literally someone from every demographic. Aesop Rock while being a technically excellent rapper, also has garnered a weirdly aclectic fan base. His stuff is very personal and I think resonates with a lot of people
Most underrated artist period. Hands down.
"I been ignored for longer than you’ve been interested"
Sir, you should definititely check out Aesop's project with Kimya Dawson - "The Uncluded", in particular the songs
"Bats" - mourning the death of Minnesota legend Eyedea.
Organs - on the importance of being an organ donor.
Teleprompters - just heartbreakingly beautiful.
And then there's Superheros and WYHUOM because they can't take themselves too seriously! The whole album is great.
Organs and Delicate Cycle are probably the my favorites from that one. Such a great album all around.
I was going through comments trying to find this comment. My personal favorite is Eyeball Soup and Delicate Cycle is also such a classic. Bats is intense and beautiful though.
If you want to know what Aesop Rock is all about, "Zero Dark Thirty" is another great track to listen to.
That's the song where Aes is slapping the mainstream rappers with a sledgehammer.
@@Viperthesamurai mane he always does that😂 his music is always fire!
That beat is so fire.
This one. THIS ONE
Bring it back with The Gates
Artwork for this album & video were by Jeremy Fish. They’ve done a couple other projects together, most recently being Long Legged Larry, which also has a dope video. Pigs is another song/video showcasing Mr. Fish’s artwork you might want to check out, too. 🤘
I love seeing people see his work for the first time and realizing that there is still unique independent music out there.
Aesop Rock is an American treasure. A modern day Shakespeare, Walt Whitman
About time people started to react to the mad lyrical genius which is Aes. The more I think about it, the more I realize that there was never a lyricist that even stood close to Aes. His vocabulary is enormous, unique delivery and the way he builds his tracks is just insane. Not to mention that he's also an amazing artist when it comes to drawing and painting, and a wicked beatmaker.
The perennial Aesop Rock track to listen to would be "Daylight" to get a better understanding of him as a lyricist, but his most profound song by far-in my opinion-would be "One of Four."
I agree with you 100% not many know of one of four
Daylight then nightlight. Dude became my number one when I heard both Aesop is 🔥🔥🔥
I dont know man...9 to 5ers anthem is pretty profound
@@Auxzide dude there's just too many Aesop songs that can be considered great. The one about Lucy the girl who draws, someone on reddit said he had his class look at the lyrics.
@@omnipitentevanescen yo, he had a sick Collab with kimya Dawson, it's like 15 minutes long and he killed it
Really happy to see you reacting to Aesop. He has a really good catalog of songs; Shrunk is one of my favorites.
Absolutely I'm shrunk!
I'm not your enemy. That sounds like something that my enemy would say. Lol
@@nathancameron2259 She says you're being difficult, I said I'm being guarded, you're a quarter a mil in debt, I get more guidance from my barber
@@nathancameron2259 Let's get the seppuku!
He actually does have the largest vocabulary according to some statistics. But I love Aes. So much talent. He is like a scholar rapping haha
One of my favorite tracks is No Regrets. It's a touching song about the life of an introverted artist. Aesop is the best man. 👌
💯 agree 👍
The track is called "No Regrets" but not to take away from our shared love of this absolute gem!
I was a youth worker years back and played this track to a group of school drop out teenagers (excluded due to violence and drug issues etc) as part of an exercise in developing personal goals.
It actually broke the ice and sparked some super interesting convos...
Thanks Ace! 🙏👊
That's the song that got me into Aes. I still think about Lucy every time I hear Rings - and I smile whenever I see all the new art Aes has been making.
No doubt man. That's my go-to Aes track.
Hands down, my fave.
What? My mind is blown. He's been one of favorites for about 20 years. Love this!
Incredible review man. Love your first take. Lots of respect on your analysis
"Too dope for regular human consumption" is the best way i have heard ace described!
AESOP ROCK is the goat.
I found “Big Bang” in 2008 and I haven’t clocked out ever since. This man deserves every accolade in the genre. Gopher Guts, Float, Daylight/Nightlight, Shrunk, 39 Thieves.
Take you pick sir! It’s all worthwhile.
Rings is also a great track from aesop. He also has tracks with mf doom.
Don't forget "Kirby" - the greatest song about the greatest cat.
Ha, I watched this reaction and then put on Pandora and Rings was the first song that came on
Dude this was great. I had the same reaction the first time I heard Aseop rock. Great reaction video. New fan of yours
Found him at 13 I'm 29 now still the goat he has a tendency to speak in aligorys
Drums on the wheel, blood sandwiches, Shrunk, Pigs man...there is just so many to recommend.
The god damn pigs
the grand magus has spoken
Daylight/Nightlight is also amazing.
Damn, I wish I could hear this song for the first time again. One of my top ten all time songs for sure!
awww yes, do more Aesop Rock, please! super refreshing to see someone give him some shine in this format.
First time I heard Aesop ,it was like being hooked on rock 🎉
He’s a great artist first song I heard from him was Big Bang
I've been searching reggae and dub for 20yrs trying to find the original song he used in "Skip Town"... King Tubby is as close as I've gotten!
Mystery Fish, Rings, The Gates, Drum on a Wheel .... lots of great options for Aesop Rock ♥
Yesssssssssss Aesop is top. 10/10 artist for sure. A rare breed where you can hear his passion.
fun to go from some of your more recent Aesop to seeing this. The general "wtf is this??? " look is so priceless. And I also know how much his work means to you now from recent reaction vids. Truly a one of a kind.
You've just come across the most word dense and meaning filled discography in existence. You have to check out daylight/nightlight or shrunk.
I’ve been listening to Aes for 15 years or so. I understand about 40%. I just trust him that 100% of the lyrics are dope.
been listening to aesop since blockhead was on the beats. man went from "great" to "one of the all time greats"
his production is also incredible. still severely underrated.
i hope he holds his demons at bay and we get to enjoy his soul for decades to come.
I love this. This is 1st time I've watched one of your videos. Aesop Rock is the truth. I appreciate your thoughtfulness and open mind, I just clicked subscribe. Cheers 🍻
Been waiting for you to cover Aesop
I was working at Walmart the first time i heard this album. I was in awe. Mindblown.
This girl played it for me. Then I went through his past catalog and was extremely infatuated.
a girl showed you this?! Marry her.
Aesop rock is ....master class....you said it too dope for regular people.....you really said it......you've gota do more....tha more you hear this guy tha more his style sets in......and I know only 2 reactors besides you now....that can even appreciate aesop rock......
1000 Deaths is my favorite by him. Great reaction- very cool finding some of the obscure guys.
Honestly, all of Aes' catalog is amazing. Wouldn't be mad at a reaction to Dorks though. He's definitely someone to pull up the lyrics for.
Aesop Rock is secretly the best rapper of all time!
"Regular human consumtion..." Been a fan of Aes Rock since he took ten steps with a bent left vision. And studied the disorders he absorbed inside the village
When all is said and done. Aesop Rock will be known as the greatest rapper all time
You should check out aesop rock- klutz. Such a great song. Easier to understand on a first listen and he just spits for 3 minutes
Exactly! Klutz and Dorks as well. CC on the vid recommended... for any aesop reaction
FYI Blockhead production gets blocked a lot. Anything not produced by him usually gets through without getting blocked.
That line where he says "you never had a day a snow cone couldn't fix..." like wow!
Can you imagine what a collaboration between MF DOOM and Aesop Rock would have looked/sounded like? Two master wordsmiths working together, feeding off each other talent??
Lucky enough they did one track with Prefuse 73 called Blacklist. Beyond!
He has an incredible song called Take Me to the Basement that you would love
Aesop also has a underground cult like following, I guarantee his fans will flock to your reactions.
I’m here now lol. Longtime Aesop fan.
11219tt UA-cam needs more intelligent reactors breaking down his bars.
@@SOMETHiNGxPRODUCTiVE I know! I love seeing someone listen to ASAP for the first time.
2:37 but that’s exactly how I love to consume his music, driving, specifically at night.
They are usually like that. Makes you listen a few times and each time you catch more and more. Love it.
Aesop is a lyrical genius!! If you like this, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE react to Brother Ali's jam Uncle Sam Goddamn. I would absolutely LOVE for you to break down the lyrics. The lyrics are deep...very much like Zach De La Rocha's lyrics.
This song is like super super super dense compared to Aesop's whole discography. It sorta pains me that a lot of people are introduced to him through this song because it's just so overwhelming. Try something like "Blood Sandwich", "No Regrets", or even "Sword Box" off his album with producer Tobacco (they use the artist name Malibu Ken) to get a feel for his ability to make a song without being ridiculously cryptic. You can catch the lyrics as well as vibe with the music on those without listening to the song a hundred times to understand it's meaning.
That said, I really liked the reaction. You're close with it being about mainstream hip hop, but to me it's always seemed like a jab at society at large which of course rap has been and still is a major part of. The majority of big points he's hitting are about societal norms and how ridiculous they seem to him. "I'm trying to help" is reaching out to the listener saying "If you experience this, I do too. You're right, it is fucked up." That only scratches the surface, the rest is for you to piece together. I really hope you stick with Aes, I think he has a lot of good to say and it hits a really warm place for those of us who appreciate master artistry.
Sword Box! What a fantastic recommendation. Bravo!!!!
Aesop Rock, my Fav rapper of all time. I have enjoyed his journey as an artist, every album has been a great window into his journey through life. Still listening to Appleseed all these years later and still being blown away to find new snippets of meaning in the vocal layer cake
I get so excited every time Aes' releases something new because it's a new puzzle without a solution.
“I don’t think this is something that can be deciphered upon the first listen”
Welcome to Aesop Rock
I’d recommend checking out his latest album cause it’s absolutely amazing. “Pizza Alley”, “The Gates”, and “The Four Winds” are superb 😄
I run an online radio station, that plays punk/Alt Rock/ Underground hip hop and I have a good bit of him in my station's playlist. I stumbled across him a long time ago but can even remember how I did. Honestly something so different but in such a good way
Ill Bill, Immortal Tech, Aesop, and R.A The Rugged Man.. Are absolutely killing it these days
Aesop is the GOAT
Coma
One Brick
9-5ers Anthem
Daylight.
more aesop! "Get Out the Car" is a good, more straight-forward one of his. He's one of the greats and has so much content if you can scratch beneath his cryptic surface.
Love seeing folks coming around to Aes. Man's been my favorite rapper for years, and each time I watch a new person get their mind blown it brings a big ol' smile to my face. That "Aesop Rock Reaction" videos are becoming a little trend here on youtube just makes my day. Tasty jams!
This is the exact type of music I want to listen to while cruising in the whip! Aesop is one of the best to ever grace the mic!
if u wanna hear more aesop rock I'd recommend "Rings" "shrunk" "marble cake" and "dog at the door"
blood sandwhich is a goodie too and i have a soft spot like kirby
That's def a trap, brah
Dog at the Door is a great suggestion. It’s a perfect little song. His latest album is dope. He just gets better and better. One of those artists where if I am not feeling something he did immediately, then I question myself, not the music, first.
@@gregcrowe9145 yeah, the past three albums have had songs that didn't click for me at first, but within a week of release, I've come round to the whole album being amazing.
@@gregcrowe9145 There were a couple (for the first week) that had to grow on me, but now are beyond amazing. "Boot Soup" is the last one that hasn't quite clicked, which means it'll probably be my favorite later.
"Flies" was just meh, until last week when some ants just went to war on our angel food cake, so the fruit flies are due soon and it's about to get really real. Bought a bunch of Venus fly traps, and circling the house with 100 marigolds. It's fucking ON.
anything from the impossible kid is much more consumable, see Rings for a great example
Too dope for regular consumption! Yep. That's outstanding!
What an absolutely incredible reaction. You captured the essence of Aesop instantly. It's like you've studied him for years. The comparison to DOOM is so accurate too
"...a scholar is rapping..."
INDEED!
Aes throws down lyrically.
There is no "mainstream" about Aesop. He desires no radio play.
Underground.
they used an algorithm to find out who has the biggest vocabulary in rap and he was number 1 by a landslide. Followed by gza then the rest of the wutang clan
It's true. Even more impressive is how well he uses it. He doesn't just bust out a bunch of obscure words - he weaves them into multi-layered, hella-dense poems with beats.
@@dhoffnun yeah thats the thing theres ton of rappers who do use all kinds of big words but they aren't actually saying anything its just rhyming a bunch of shit together lol While Aes actually has meaning in his lines (although years ago I remember people used to say the same thing about him "Hes just rhyming about nothing")
@@0oidiedinatimemachineo024 Is that a Del jab? Or is that just the first my mind went to? (No hate to Del, just your comment immediately made me think of him). Here's the link to the vocab study: pudding.cool/projects/vocabulary/index.html
Been on this track since 06. Im so glad to see content like this. Brings me back.
One of my favorite hip hop / rap artists. For those with a taste for that off-the-beaten-path hip hop sound. Thanks for covering on this video!