I remember i was conflicted

@mementomori7888

2 жыл бұрын

misusing your influence

@ban9880

2 жыл бұрын

sometimes i did the same

@zaynthemane

2 жыл бұрын

Abusing my power full of resentment

@REAL_GORILLA

2 жыл бұрын

Resentment that turned into a deep depression

@brenobarbosadefreitas

2 жыл бұрын

Find myself screaming in the hotel room

I’m 46 years old with two grown children of my own. You’ve got one of the coolest fathers alive man. Me and my son dissect albums like this as well. A big part of our relationship that I’m so thankful for. He puts me on to albums, and I put him on to albums. Music is truly the only thing I think can bring everyone together. God bless y’all man. Subbed.

@turningthetables

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment Shawn. It truly is a special thing being able to share music with others. A whole different level of special when you’re sharing it with family. Much love man.

@adesai054

2 жыл бұрын

very wholesome man, music really is magical

@ivpatterson7615

2 жыл бұрын

A kids musical influences tell me a lot about him

@ishaevers

2 жыл бұрын

🖤🙏🏼

@ishaevers

2 жыл бұрын

@@ivpatterson7615 for sure, music tells a lot about people

I love the final poem. It saddens me to think of how many caterpillars are out there that could’ve turned into butterflies had they not faced so many hardships in their upbringing. All the beauty that we’re missing out on

@pokemasterjerry

2 жыл бұрын

Everybody’s got the potential, regardless of the hardships in life. It takes immense strength in character and courage to face it all and let it shape you into a being who understands it all and can stand above it. In reality it’s easier to run away from, but that’s why it’s so enlightening to hear it from someone who bided their time within the cocoon. It’s possible🙌🏾 Whether you’re 15 and still a caterpillar or 60, we all have the potential to grow and be a better self. We gotta continue to encourage each other to reach the other side, the world is a much better place there. Much love all my caterpillars and butterflies💯❤️

@kieranwilson4769

2 жыл бұрын

Everyone’s interpretation is fair, but that’s not the point the poem was making. It’s saying that the hardships are what is consumed to turn a caterpillar into a butterfly. It’s referring to black artists using the trials and tribulations they face as the muse to their art. Broadly (although selectively) American culture acknowledges the beauty in black culture. Jazz fulfills this role in the album. That artistry and inherent beauty is what the butterfly represents. Some black artists use that to escape, but they are still beholden to their neighborhood, friends, gang, etc. because without that struggle, they never would’ve become a butterfly. They try to give back to the hood, in both knowledge and wealth, but rather than listen to their teachings everyone tries to use (pimp) them. The similarity between them is in the fact that both the butterfly and the caterpillar use their surroundings to benefit themselves. The butterfly can’t judge because they used to be the same. But now with their added knowledge, the butterfly tries to elevate the caterpillar. And if the caterpillar would listen, it could end the cycle and be free too. This album is essentially Kendrick struggling with doing more with his art and power beyond making himself more wealthy. If you know Tupac’s story, you know that in his last years, he started focusing on building up communities; he was a prophet dedicating his time and energy towards black empowerment. I think that inspired Kendrick to overcome his surroundings. At this point in his life, he is realizing what Tupac went through and is now struggling with the obligation to do the same. This album is amazing because it tells that story of Kendricks awakening while simultaneously educating people on the things he’s realized along the way, and then ends the album by pointing out that this is also the story of the life and death of Tupac Shakur.

@rashotcake6945

2 жыл бұрын

@@kieranwilson4769 my original comment isn’t really the point of the poem, like you said, but it is a tragic conclusion that one can derive that is relevant to the poem. That is, the idea that, although struggle is necessary to become a butterfly, some will have too much of it and that will cripple them rather than elevate them. I guess i’m describing a possible worst case scenario that happens to a lot of people because i find it so unfortunate. Some people just have it so bad that they’ll never make anything out of their hardship and just continue to suffer. Point is, the same hardship that can muse a person can also cripple them if it’s in the extreme. To summarize, I suppose i’m focusing on the absolute worst of the situation (those having too much struggle to do anything) while Kendrick’s conclusion focuses on what could be and the positive that can come from it (the hardship being made into something)

@War4Skills

2 жыл бұрын

I don't really agree, many artists are able to bring out amazing art, because they have been through a lot. To counter your point, I don't think that rich kids will be nearly as creative as people who did not have everything, as the rich kids never had to think for themselves.

@BankaiFever

2 жыл бұрын

(TU) (P)imp (A) (C)aterpiller was the albums alternate title for those u don’t know.

The Blacker the Berry was uncomfortable for you both, but it was supposed to be. This is needed. I'm glad you guys didn't try to sugar coat it. Respect!

@MannyDorito

2 жыл бұрын

The song is the pain and anguish of the African American story injected into our ears, so great.

@mbealhighjump

2 жыл бұрын

🎯🎯🎯

@adamsoucy8576

2 жыл бұрын

@@MannyDorito it’s just Kendrick talking about how he is a racist just like the British people this country was built off of.

@owenbeecroft9381

2 жыл бұрын

@@adamsoucy8576 what the hell

@marcb3733

2 жыл бұрын

@@adamsoucy8576 swing and a miss

Your pop is a G. As a black man, I cannot express how much I appreciate y’all for this one. Keep em coming! Suggestions: Good Kid maad City, Yeezus, DAMN, Kids See Ghost

@jnew2162

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. I love To Pimp A Butterfly, but Good Kid Maad City is my favorite. Definitely another great concept album with great story telling and poetry.

@abot6783

2 жыл бұрын

It’s all love

@TeddIdle34

2 жыл бұрын

stop

@Blackalexyellow

2 жыл бұрын

@@jnew2162 Same here, i get why people says TPAB is his best album for the production, the higher (or not-so mundane) concepts of the songs... But GKMC is my favourite, even sometimes i listen more to Section 80 than TPAB, but still a great album.

@jnew2162

2 жыл бұрын

@@Blackalexyellow section 80 definitely has some great songs as well. ADHD is one of my favorites on that album.

How Much A Dollar Cost is just an absolutely flooring track. Every time I listen intently I feel the exact same way.

@santinerino624

2 жыл бұрын

yeah same with Blacker the Berry, i get goosebumps everytime those songs finish. There are just some gut-wrenching lines that hit you like a brick. Its incredible that Kendrick can transport the feeling of anger that black people have and show it to people who have not experienced it in a way noone else can.

@fckyofeelinzhoe

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely

@nxt1990

2 жыл бұрын

It's one of the best written songs to me because of the message behind it.

@greybeard29

2 жыл бұрын

First kendrick song I ever listened to. Instantly put the album on and that was it

@soulance8342

2 жыл бұрын

How much a dollar cost, for me, is the single greatest track this century. From a story standpoint, from a message stand point. It's one of those things that everyone should experience.

TPAB -MASTERPIECE GKMC - MASTERPIECE DAMN - MASTERPIECE SECTION 80 -MASTERPIECE

@dwaynekeenum1916

2 жыл бұрын

Untitled is pretty great too and overly dedicated is nice

@jav2427

2 жыл бұрын

DAMN. And Section 80 are arguable. But both are undeniably great albums as well.

@NOTHINGISREALYET

2 жыл бұрын

@@jav2427 1: GKMC 2: TPAB 3: SECTION80 4: UntitledUnmastered 5: DAMN In my opinion, Kendrick is strongest when exploring concepts and strong themes. Damn felt so disjointed in comparison to his other projects but is by no means a weak album. Just the weakest in my perception. GKMC wins by narritive alone and the way it shook my perception of music as a whole. Sonically TPAB is god tier.

@Antwannnn

2 жыл бұрын

you forgot the Black Panther soundtrack. That is basically just as much of a Kendrick album as the others. His influence is all over it. Plus he did produce so...yeah lol

@Tury2cool

2 жыл бұрын

His 4 part Heart chamber is underrated too

As Kendrick was making the album, the original name of the album was “To Pimp A Caterpillar” aka T.U.P.A.C. He changed the name to Butterfly because of the perspective of his younger self dealing with Lucy and Uncle Sam to now growing to a Butterfly and not allowing the industry to pimp him. At the end of Mortal Man, he asks Pac an important question that the world needs to hear the answer from one of the most intelligent voices of his time because Pac died he leaves the question to the listener to answer. This is the greatest album ever, no doubt about it.

@klinerd6945

2 жыл бұрын

To pimp a caterpillar is not T.U.P.A.C. It’s TPAC

@samlopez9390

2 жыл бұрын

@@klinerd6945 yeah it was supposed to be "TU Pimp A Caterpillar"

@soulance8342

2 жыл бұрын

@@klinerd6945 ...it's not 2PAC either but we know who it is.

@theburninator888

2 жыл бұрын

No it was never supposed to be called To Pimp a Caterpillar why do people keep repeating this made-up story? Kendrick said that the original title for the album was How Much a Dollar Cost, but he changed it after he wrote the poem. The T.U.P.A.C theory is cringey and false.

@sebastianwiton2907

2 жыл бұрын

@@theburninator888 He said it in a radio interview, everybody knows that look it up

your dad 100% loves thundercat. He needs to listen to Drunk.

@Flowerboi_

2 жыл бұрын

Cool album but i prefer his newest Album "It is What it is" a reaction would be cool :o hehe :D

@clips9294

2 жыл бұрын

It is what it is

As much as your dad rocks, I feel like you’re also a really great son.

@kevinfromttt

2 жыл бұрын

Weekend Lani.. He is a really great son :)

@ezrahaskard3527

2 жыл бұрын

@@kevinfromttt aww this is so cool man

@cadan8790

2 жыл бұрын

Well good fathers tend to make good sons

@tailofthefish

2 жыл бұрын

@@kevinfromttt this is really cool to see. You two are incredibly lucky to have each other.

@kevinfromttt

2 жыл бұрын

@@tailofthefish :)

how much a dolla cost is one of the most special tracks ever man. it’s not kendrick telling us that story, kendrick is telling that story to his friends and family back home. he’s telling them about his trip to South Africa, and that’s where he met the homeless man the track is about.

@3COI

2 жыл бұрын

It is definitely a great song. It's also essentially a retelling of the parable of the Good Samaritan, but personalized based on what I assume is something Kendrick really experienced.

@stateportSound_wav

2 жыл бұрын

also samples radiohead’s amnesiac album for the main loop

@Michael-cv5wk

2 жыл бұрын

@@stateportSound_wav Not actually a sample but definitely inspired by it

momma such an underrated song. knxwledge is too good, heavenly beat

@CastroJr92

2 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite tracks on the album

@alvarogarrido7313

2 жыл бұрын

One of my favorites of kendrick point blank period. And I just figured out that Knxwledge is the one behind that beat, amazing

@ihopenot4931

2 жыл бұрын

i know if i'm generous at heart i don't need recognition, the way im rewarded, well that's gods decision- made me cry the first time i heard it

@alvarogarrido7313

2 жыл бұрын

@@ihopenot4931 Such a powerful verse

@vanusaneto

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutly

This album has made me cry more times than I care to admit. A message that HAD to be said perfectly, and he blows every expectation away. A whole generation is wiser because of this album.

@jnew2162

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. A couple songs in particular really touch me. U, How Much A Dollar Cost, Blacker The Berry, and Mortal Man. Wesleys Theory is just an awesome opener. Even more so when you understand that it’s in relation to Wesley Snipes getting jailed for tax evasion several years ago.

@maximillianwhitehouse

2 жыл бұрын

“A whole generation is wiser because of this album” is a wonderful way to describe this album.

@zach5539

Жыл бұрын

YES

Hearing pops react to any Anderson Paak Album would be dope

@LJ-un1hb

2 жыл бұрын

Malibu!

@OnMyMojo

2 жыл бұрын

Malibu yes!

@ivpatterson7615

2 жыл бұрын

Exact same one I was thinking…considering Paak plays the drums in all his tracks

@weekendlani9968

2 жыл бұрын

What about Nx Worries’ Yes Lawd! Imagine all of dad’s innuendos we’d get… lol.

@loganslone9436

2 жыл бұрын

Ventura is his best album! I’d love for them to listen through that one!

I do think he would enjoy My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy as another hip-hop pick.

@wavesinthe5112

2 жыл бұрын

Aged well! Hahaha

@lukeizabelle2131

2 жыл бұрын

I have bought both albums recently in the past 1 or 2 years and both of them have impressed me so much and have become probably some of my favorites albums of all time!!! Maybe the fact that just like me both Kanye West and Kendrick Lamar are of the zodiac sign Gemini, has something to do with how much I love these albums ha ha ha

25:04 "This is so different from the rest of the album." I'd love to provide a little context as to why that is! Kendrick released "I" as a single half a year prior to the album, but this version was a studio recording of the song which sounded quite different. While this version did great in the mainstream, it was quite polarizing amongst Kendrick's core fans because of the hard left he took in the direction of his music. However, I think many of his fans eventually warmed up to the song, especially after the album version of it was released. The album version of "I" fits incredibly well into the rest of the album while simultaneously acting as a meta-commentary about the song's initial reception. And I gotta hunch that Kendrick had this all planned out from the very beginning. Genius shit.

@brianperez7701

2 жыл бұрын

I never knew this

@MyPimpinAfro14

2 жыл бұрын

i genuinely never clocked this. its like he anticipated the shaky response to i and put it back in the album. i still think its his best single he released

@gwiltl

2 жыл бұрын

Also, listening to a song as a single is different from hearing it within the context of the album

@squillz8310

Жыл бұрын

@@gwiltl that can literally change the entire reception of a song in some cases too. It may be shit as a single but make so much sense in full context of the album (not referring specifically to "i", just in general)

The band leader for this album, Kamasi Washington, has some great solo records as well. The Epic is a great place to start, and this album is how I started finding modern jazz I really like.

@clay_geo

2 жыл бұрын

Kamasi did a lot of arrangements and things on this but I'd say Terrace Martin is actually a bigger influence in terms of the jazzy production - he has some great albums too. Another good one to check out is Robert Glasper who did the keys on These Walls

@DaveDEF82

2 жыл бұрын

@@clay_geo And let's not forget that Thundercat is actually on 10 of the songs too ...

@Asuhhdude

2 жыл бұрын

WHAT I NEVER KNEW IT WAS KAMASI WASHINGTON YOOO

@RobinHood-cd9mh

2 жыл бұрын

The Epic is 3 hours tho

@Angelowalker.

2 жыл бұрын

@@Asuhhdude also flying lotus if you know who that is on Wesley’s theory

aye man appreciate adding chapters to the video bro! 🤍🤝

@turningthetables

2 жыл бұрын

DUDE i've been listening to your Bones type beats since 2019, did not expect to see you here. Best producer on KZread IMO

@santossantana

2 жыл бұрын

@@turningthetables yoo no way hahah, shit man thanks bro! I love your videos, really enjoying it

@ireviewdopesht7216

2 жыл бұрын

@@turningthetables another classic rap album is "Jay-Z's blueprint 3" , not only is it lyrically rich, like kendrick since Jay z has always set the bar for intelligent lyrics in modern hip hop that rappers like kendrick have tried to follow but there are also literally no skips on the blueprint 3 album... every track is there for a reason, lyrically heavy and it introduced the world to J cole.

This album is the truest sense of the word masterpiece. The level of production value is beyond reason. If you took just the harmonies and instrumentals the album would still be a classic. Then you take Kendrick’s insane delivery, flow changes, dense and complex rhyme structures, topped with the ultimate cherry of incredible story telling. Album is a 100 out of 10 I think dad got confused by “a lot of rappers are making this quality of album”. I think what son meant was there are other genuinely good artists making art in hip hop, not just stripper music. I think this album is absolutely transformative. I don’t think there is a single rapper making music at this level.

@coltondecker5091

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. When he comments on how intellectual the album is and he didn’t expect it. Kendrick really puts you in his world and builds upon it slowly. For someone who would never know what it’s like he lays it down where anyone can feel those emotions.

@lukefrakes7755

Жыл бұрын

I agree that lyrically there are not many albums as good as tpab, but there are a number of album that match or exceed its musical production alone

Jazz, funk, blues, hip hop, … thank you black Americans 🙏🏽

@maoomaooo6100

Жыл бұрын

It's an honor to partake. Thank you black people.

@Novafan

Ай бұрын

cant forget soul and r&b

A few album suggestions from me: -good kid maad city. If dad is really hooked on Kendrick then this will definitely work out for him. This is Kdots other masterpiece album. Arguably kdots best song writing/story telling. If Dad was blown away by ‘how much a dollar cost’ then this whole album will amaze him lyrically. Songs like ‘the art of peer pressure’ is a good example of that -Atrocity Exhibition by Danny Brown. I’ve been listening to Danny for a lil while. But after re-listening to this album recently & after not hearing a Danny Brown song in a long time. This album made me realize the hype the underground rap scene has for this work. Quickly became one of my fav new rappers and one of my fav rap albums atm. Also it’s really dark and has a almost post punk esque feel to. it is something that’s completely unique in hip hop. -run the jewels 2 by run the jewels. If dad likes aggressive, no fucks given fuck you energy, protest & the empowerment feel in ‘blacker the berry’ then this album I recommend for sure. Although it sonically sounds different, it carries that same attitude. -Kids see ghost by Cudi & Kanye. Since the son is such a kid cudi fan and the dad seemed impressed by how Kid Cudi was described to him. I would love to see this reaction. Personally it’s my favorite project released by Cudi and it really cements to what I believe is one of the best rapper duos in rap ever. Although it isn’t as personal & doesn’t have as much of that “big brother” feeling Kid Cudis solo work has (especially the man on the moon series) It’s still a really good listen and his most consistent album imo so that’s why it’s my favorite. But the song ‘Reborn’ really feels like a warm hug & that relief feeling you get after a good cry. One of the best Cudi songs imo

@hjkkghjk6988

2 жыл бұрын

Cool list ! But Danny Brown is not really a new rapper

@mayraag1536

2 жыл бұрын

I feel like his dad would be more turned into alt rock or hard so in “honor” of the name turning the tables I want to see what the dad can pull out of his collection. Maybe some Black Sabbath, Lynard skynard, Pink Floyd, Frank zappa, etc. Yknow some old stuff

@skttrbrain2513

2 жыл бұрын

Seconding Atrocity Exhibition, my 2nd favourite hip hop record of all time

@Joy_Dvzn

2 жыл бұрын

@@hjkkghjk6988 true ur right more of a 2010s rapper, feels new to me but ya he isn’t new at all

@Joy_Dvzn

2 жыл бұрын

@@mayraag1536 nice, yeah that would be cool to see a switch from the sons music to the dads. They responded to another comment of mine and said they’re going to continue the Radiohead series and do the bends. So in terms of you saying they should do more alt rock, ig there you have it. But that’s more of the sons music

The fact this album was supposed to be called "2 Pimp A Caterpillar" (2PAC) is insane as well.

I remember listening to the blacker the berry when i was like 14 when it came out and it just opening me up to a new perspective of my world. It allowed me to further educate myself and start an open discourse with my black friends and how they felt treated by society as well as the black on black killing going on in their own neighborhoods, and the root of those issues as victims of an oppressive government. I was always well educated but kendrick has a way of beautifully contradicting himself in his verses then diving into both ends of that point he’s trying to discuss and somehow drawing his own conclusion while still leaving the listener with meaningful questions to sit on. Thats what really stuck with me and I try to carry that aspect of duality with me throughout my life to this day.

@Joy_Dvzn

2 жыл бұрын

This how I feel about this album as a whole. The more I listen to this album, the more knowledge I take away from it

@Hieroph4nt

2 жыл бұрын

The government is not the issue.

@BlackEra

2 жыл бұрын

@@Hieroph4nt be quiet.

@Hieroph4nt

2 жыл бұрын

@@BlackEra wdym😬

@tinor9591

2 жыл бұрын

@@Hieroph4nt ok dude just leave if you're going to spout your foul ignorance

this is definitely one of my favourite series ever, period

I understand when your dad says it's a spiritual change... If you've watched the film Arrival, the basic concept being : learning a new language usually allows you to perceive the world differently. the same can be said for hip hop. getting to know this music, allows you for a brief moment to empathize with The Culture. It's a beautiful thing that speaks the truth of so many of us. I love it so much and I'm so happy to immerse myself into it. Great Album, I'd love to hear his thoughts on Awaken my love by childish, or even DAMN he'd be so happy to know that Kendrick won a Pulitzer prize from it.

Music breaks so many barriers. I remember listening to paint it black by The Rolling Stones..me a black guy late 20s blasting rolling stones. I never forget my co-worker who was a older white guy maybe in his early 60s, we’ve never spoke to each other before that day. He would give me crazy looks when I played hiphop like wu-tang or Kendrick Lamar, but the day I played paint it black he couldn’t believe I knew about the group. From that day forward we always spoke and discussed our favorite music. Two people from two different worlds coming together because the power of music.

@kylegough936

2 жыл бұрын

That’s cool asl

do MBDTF next.

@816aidan

2 жыл бұрын

Madvillainy as well

@keyronmurray1817

2 жыл бұрын

It would be awesome if he listened to mbdtf to artistic pieces back to back

@ban9880

2 жыл бұрын

also igor, yeezus, kids see ghosts, some rap songs, blond and piniata

@hjkkghjk6988

2 жыл бұрын

Please no, everybody already did it

@hjkkghjk6988

2 жыл бұрын

@Aiden Griffiths yah this is a great album, so it certainly would be interesting for sure But there are some other masterpieces that nobody talk about, this is crazy

if this is really his first true foray into the hip-hop-osphere, i’d love to see the fathers reaction to the one and only illmatic by Nas

@cckeneally

2 жыл бұрын

Second this

You hit the nail on the head with your guys description of how this album makes you feel. This was the album that really changed the way I enjoyed music as a whole, especially rap. Even to this day when I play it from beginning to end I get an overwhelming feeling, like this is a truly special album. Everytime it gets to the poem at the end I actually choke up sometimes lol. But yeah man, I love these reactions a lot, you and your Dad are so passionate about music and it's great seeing him expand his music taste in real time.

@g0tst1ngs

2 жыл бұрын

For real man. I actually haven't listened to this album in a minute but I love how a true work of art will always hit you differently as you grow and experience more life. This album is honestly aging like fine wine.

Still the only album I know that has an actually plot twist. It's truly a master piece, it still keeps blowing my mind to this day. Love your videos guys!!!

@steggyweggy

2 жыл бұрын

I know at least one other album but it’s not nearly as good as this one

@eugenioporgenio263

2 жыл бұрын

@@steggyweggy I know a couple too, what's yours?

@steggyweggy

2 жыл бұрын

@@eugenioporgenio263 it’s called Sinema

@ethnlcs

Жыл бұрын

it’s not a twist

I recommend “Igor” by tyler the creator next if thats not already on the agenda Edit:Also, if you wanna knock dads socks off, show him the snl version of ‘I’, it’s INSANE

@lancekelly610

2 жыл бұрын

untitled 8 on the tonight show as well

Momma is so overlooked to be honest such an amazing production

Released nearly 7 years ago & still no Hip Hop artists have topped it. Top 5 Rap Album of All-Time, already a classic.

Man, watching thos was electrifying. I still so distinctly remember listening to this album for the first time when it came out, and how blown away I was then and very much still am. The amount of texture and layers in tpab threw me headfirst into the music and hypnotized me, and the lyricism, social commentary, and performance was like an onion that was slowly peeled back with each listen. 6 years later and I still get something new with each play of this album. It was the first real rap album I ever loved, the first jazz album I ever loved, and unequivocally my favorite piece of music, period. What a fucking album man. Really glad to see the excitement, intrigue, depth and surprise of a first listen from this. Makes me feel like its brand new all over again

Your dad saying he's exhausted is exactly how I felt the first time I heard this album. It's ridiculously dense. An absolute masterpiece. I was fortunate enough to get to see Kendrick perform this at the Kennedy Center in DC with an orchestra doing the music. However amazing that sounds to you... It was better lol. Great reaction. I look forward to watching more of your reaction videos. I hope you take the time to through every Kendrick album, hopefully as close to chronological as you can get now so your dad can appreciate the growth and change in sounds on every album.

I’d really recommend the podcast ‘Dissect’ for your dad to listen to. Since he said he needs time to sit and let it all sink in, this podcast has a very in depth analysis on this album which would really help. it really blew my mind with how much flew over my head as well.

@sailorchi

2 жыл бұрын

great video tho! My favourite so far :)

@kevinfromttt

2 жыл бұрын

Thx Chi Chi I’ll definitely be checking it out :)

@waulau8312

2 жыл бұрын

@@kevinfromttt how do you like it so far? Personally it made me discover layers upon layers to the album I was unaware of

@soulance8342

2 жыл бұрын

I agree completely, that man's level of attention borders on obsessive. It helped me learn to digest music in a more substantial way.

@IllusionOG

Жыл бұрын

is it posted on youtube or where can i watch this? would love to

He never figured out the yams :(

@Fakhouryyy

2 жыл бұрын

What’s the Yams?

@souloshinobi7307

2 жыл бұрын

Pops… yams = ASS

@kevinfromttt

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Mr Funny ha ha. I have read that the yams represent wealth & status & power. So I’m listening to the track again now. Lots of decipher on this album :)

@souloshinobi7307

2 жыл бұрын

@@kevinfromttt yams is ass. Trust me for the culture.

@kevinfromttt

2 жыл бұрын

@@souloshinobi7307 Thx Shawn !

Kendrick said he meant to name the album "To Pimp A Caterpillar" as in 2PAC. That really blew me when I first heard it, the love of Kendrick for Pac is immense and beautiful. That line Pac said in the Mortal Man "We just letting our dead homies tell stories for us" relates to Kendrick spreading the message Pac would've wanted all of us to hear. Loved what you shared in the end Connor and as an only child growing up in India I can relate, music was one of the things that made me go through the day. Growing up on classic rock n roll, old school Hip Hop, indie rock and tons of good music helped in every possible way. Music makes us to be what we are and I'm thankful for that.

@wara3422

2 жыл бұрын

Also to pimp a butterfly is the literal opposite of to kill a mocking bird, which also fits in the themes of the albums, Kendrick is a genius

Seeing that this album has two episodes at 40 mins in length, and two Radiohead episodes (different albums) on the side at around 30 mins, truly shows how much there is to unpack with this album.

At first I didn't really understand why I liked these videos. But I get it now. I get to experience these amazing albums for the first time again through your father. Keep making these videos I will keep tuning in!

@vitormgoncalves

2 жыл бұрын

As much as I'm loving the videos so far, I think it's time you guys pick an album by a female artist! And also some LGBTQ+ artist. I hugely recommend Set My Heart on Fire Immediately, by Perfume Genius. And for the female artist, Björk, of course. ;)

Do good kid maad city or damn next. Loved this review looking forward to the future

@souloshinobi7307

2 жыл бұрын

GKMC or the Section.80 album.

Rather than Kanye, I'd say that Andre 3000 was the first to push the envelope with exploration into the modern era of hip hop. Please run through "The Love Below" with your dad.I think he'd LOVE it

"To Pimp a Butterfly" was my favorite album of the last decade. It came out while I was in grad school and in a stressful time. I would listen to this album while writing my thesis. I love the samples, the features, the lyrics, and the overall history of black music throughout this album. I suggest Nas's "Illmatic" if yall ever react to another hip-hop album.

Your dad mentioned being hypnotized when listing to How Much A Dollar Cost...I'd like to share a story of the first time I heard this song. Mind you, I'm 46. I was a bit late to the listening party for To Pimp A Butterfly. It was a 2017 morning after a large part of a very busy highway overpass burned and collapsed, here in Atlanta. The culprit for this unimaginable structural destruction was said to be a homeless man by the name of Basil Eleby, for which he was accused of starting a fire that soon ignited the tons of stashed polyethylene pipes that resided under the structure. Those who previously passed by this stretch of highway were very aware of this stash the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) for years. Mr. Eleby eventually would get the arson charges dropped and GDOT was in part deemed responsible for knowingly storing highly flammable materials in that area. On the morning drive into work, I'm giving TPAB a full listen and How Much A Dollar Cost hits my car stereo. I was mesmerized by the parallels of the said event with a homeless man wrongly at the center of the story and this masterfully crafted Kendrick track revolving around his encounter with a homeless man. How Much A Dollar Cost was looped on my playlist for just under 12hrs...straight...from the time I first heard it that AM. Kendrick is a living legend.

this is def a crazy first "hip hop" album ... mad respects for your father

I tripped acid to this album a few years ago and couldn't shake the feeling that this album was delivered by some higher power. I went to a place where Kendrick was literally at an anvil crafting this record in a pantheon of gods, he was hammering this ball of energy into what it is today. Not to mention all of the religious allusions through out the album specifically on For Sale? and him saying "I'M GOD" right at the end of "How Much A Dollar Cost". During the climax of that track I saw and felt my skin get flayed from the muscle as I was transported to hell and flames arose, there were legions of tiny souls on the floor clawing their way forward towards a light in the distance. At some point, I remember my computer screen turning on and I had The Huffington Post open for some reason and the page refreshed to show a banner image of a black woman standing strong with her fist high in the middle of the path of marching neo-nazi's in Sweden. The album ended with me in a pitch black room and the only thing I could see was the dancing silhouettes of african dancers, two of them dancing in unison, they were huge, powerful, and majestic. Over the course of this album I laughed hysterically, sobbed, cowered in fear, raged in anger, danced, and everything in between. As a white agnostic man, this experience was the closest I have ever gotten to "God" and I'm not not convinced that Kendrick isn't a demigod. This is our generations Dark Side of the Moon but far more important and deep. It took me on a psychedelic odyssey in the truest sense. I went in somebody and came out as someone entirely different. This album can change minds, inform hearts, and educate people in a way few musical bodies of work will ever do, that's made even more apparent by how significant this music presented itself to your father.. Thanks K-Dot, for everything.

@bStylesf

2 жыл бұрын

Breh

@Jacob-Faria

2 жыл бұрын

Yo, careful dude!

@slimretro2659

2 жыл бұрын

That just compliments the quality of the acid you took, not the album...

@zacharywhite7802

2 жыл бұрын

It’s a great album but you gotta relax lol. It’s not that deep.

@bStylesf

2 жыл бұрын

@@slimretro2659 LMFAOOOOOOO

should maybe do the college dropout. i feel like it's kanye's most down to earth project.

@tomasfuleston2065

2 жыл бұрын

YES

@beyoncehadoneofthebest

2 жыл бұрын

i wanna see what yeezus does to his dad though

@pddimez8485

2 жыл бұрын

MBDTF is better imo

@ChickenFriedDryEraseMarkers

2 жыл бұрын

I think late registration is more human though. I actually think every kanye album tells a big part of his story and deserves a listen.

*10:15* But lets not forget, Dad catches Isley. That's a move that appeases all Dads. When Dad knows Isley, Dad knows life. 21:45 dad catches the concept of the song right after mentioning how kendrick channels the energy of an actor. Momma Said is a Sunday evening, or a post-house party talk with your elder. Hence his vocal change.

@swaynewademvp1

2 жыл бұрын

looking for someone to say this

@th3thiiird3y3

2 жыл бұрын

@@swaynewademvp1 because *real recognize real* ✊🏽

TPAB is my favorite rap album of all time. Lyrically and musically flawless, in fact it goes above and beyond anything it has to do to get its message across. So cool to see you guys going through it

Wow, normally I leave a kendrick reaction unfulfilled, but this was awesome. The lyrics don't normally connect the first listen, thats why Kendrick has been my favorite artist since this album. You learn more about his lyrics and musical artistry everytime you listen to it. The replay score for his music is always 10/10 for me. I still figure out new things in his music to this day. His music isnt supposed to be played in a club or bar. It almost reminds me of putting a vinyl on and sitting back and observing the artistry. He makes music that will last forever, not music that is popular for the time being. Also respect to both of you, I can see an amazing bond between you two. The only thing i have to say now is let your dad show you some music. Just how this surprised him, it seems like he knows a bit about music and he can show you something. That concept would be amazing, you two sharing your experiences through each others music. Much respect to both of you, Cheers .

There's too many damn albums to want to see done, I've binged on the rest of the videos y'all have done. Blackstar I think would be such an amazing album to react to in this format. So much to unpack, Bowie left with a fucking masterpiece

@Loveserveremember77

2 жыл бұрын

Just revisited Blackstar. It is A MASTERPIECE like you're saying... amazing record. Would love to see it.

@gatfatf

2 жыл бұрын

My brain immediately jumped to the Talib Kweli and Mos Def team up but yours is dope as well lol.

How much a dollar cost never fails to give me goosebumps

You guys are always so insightful with your interpretations of the music and general music knowledge/appreciation, loving it! I agree with that other comment that it would be cool to flip it for your dad to show you some Leonard Cohen, or even someone else like a Scott Walker (if he’s into his music). A small note - maybe next time you could level your camera angle, even just rotating the image in editing, as well as centering the frame. Besides that, the audio and video quality are on point. Also I’m jealous of your backyard setup there, looks like a great place to chill.

@turningthetables

2 жыл бұрын

thanks for the advice! I agree this was not one of my best camera jobs. we’re hoping to get better and more experienced with filming/editing as time goes on

@ALIENjoy

2 жыл бұрын

@@turningthetables haha awesome. It’s really not a huge deal, just a small thing that pedants such as I notice :) cheers!

@pokemasterjerry

2 жыл бұрын

@@turningthetables honestly love this set up as well, it’s as natural as your guys’ conversation and flow🙌🏾 appreciate your thoughts on this✌🏾

If you loved this album, I think you'll love CARE FOR ME by, Saba. It employs the same musical techniques in terms of using jazz but differently. Also, like Kendrick Lamar, Saba is a master of using flows as a way to demonstrate specific emotions in the lyrics. Especially with delivery. Also, if you love the beat/groove switches on this one, you'll melt with CARE FOR ME.

@abdusandoval6436

2 жыл бұрын

Also, the album was executive produced by Saba himself and two of his best friends.

@DAFTnYOUNG

2 жыл бұрын

Yes sir ! Amazing album, so personnal and emotional. Great piece of music too.

This is an album that I wish I could erase from memory so I could experience it again for the first time. This is one of my top 3 albums and through these two videos, I'd almost cried about 15 times because of how beautiful this project is and how open he was to it If either of you would be interested, there's a podcast series called Dissect Podcast where the host breaks down every song of To Pimp A Butterfly so deeply that you might enjoy

this album truly shaped my world and defined the word "racism" into something i could fully understand, growing up in the plains in south africa, i've always been confronted from an early age with the reality of apartheid's impact on the non-white population in south africa, partly coloured and indian, but mostly the black folk, and how segregation shaped the world of that generation of black people, and their perspective on the white folk, and seeing the fear and hatred of the oppressor that breeds through into the younger generations that, like me, had nothing to do with apartheid, but still had to carry the burden of poverty, class division and racial prejudice, it opened my mind completely man, and i got a great overwhelming sensation of like guilt kind of for the white people and their history in south africa, and quite ironically a deep feeling of love and hope and triumph for the future of the black folk in south africa, and in a time when i couldnt figure out why skin colour mattered at all, or why it matters if some of the most beautiful people in my life were black or not, i think TPAB beautifully compiled all the thoughts, feelings and emotions of those who were oppressed against, but also those of the people who see no difference in the colour of skin, and in a way of a true artist, kendrick trimmed and polished this album into a masterpiece

This channel is super dope. You guys are very articulate and say a lot about the album without seeming like you’re forcing conversation, which makes these videos so enjoyable to watch. I’d love to see you guys so DAMN. sometime.

@kevinfromttt

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏 John :)

ur dads the best. and holy shit, this album is incredible .

I just wanted to say this has become one of my favorite channels on this platform. Sharing music with someone is a seriously beautiful thing, especially when it’s with your own father. I genuinely look forward to each episode every week and I can’t wait to see more from you guys

One of the best albums I heard in my life, If I'm not wrong it was stated as albumof the decade, and one of the best albums in history, which I'm not afraid to confirm

These videos really allow me to rediscover some of my favorite albums of all time. Seeing someone else discover this music, i can take the perspective and think back to the first times i heard these albums that i’ve now listened to hundreds of times

It's great to see your dad appreciate and feel the beauty of this music. He is the perfect vessel to absorb the messages, and he articulates his reactions to the tracks very well.

You have to show him tame impala, frank ocean, or specifically Good Kid Maad City!

@domgreen1859

2 жыл бұрын

good shout, I think he would enjoy Blond

This is by far the best reaction channel I've seen. For once, it seems really genuine and I absolutely love it!

Def recommend The Weeknd’s house of balloons, top tier experimental rnb, one of the most unique projects

@negativelm1079

2 жыл бұрын

The other 2 tapes in the trilogy are great as well but hob is the highlight for sure

@707outxo3

2 жыл бұрын

@@negativelm1079 EOS is so underrated bro

@ohv8550

2 жыл бұрын

@@707outxo3 Thursday is underrated

I remember when this album came out i sat my mom down in my dim lit room in montreal with the lyrics on the screen and we just listened to it front to back, it felt like one of the first times she truly understood how much this music means to people.. she never hated on hip hop or anything but this album just shook her like it did everyone even fans. Truly a special experience this album provided us. We both teared up a few times. Especially at the end as her favourite rapper would be tupac.

This is fkn awesome, your discussion on the spirituality of it makes me think like by consuming/partaking in someones art you are essentially absorbing their experiences spiritually and the way you view things changes

This album is a Masterclass, everyone did their thing and killed it, it's so cool seeing your dad's perspective towards the album.

I waited until part 2 came out before starting part 1. I haven't ever listened to this album before and you two discussing it makes it one that I have queued up for headphone listening.

At the very end when 2pac stoppa talking and Kendrick is trying to get that final answer….. that’s symbolizing the moment when 2pac died and he’s searching for the answers. At the beginning of the album…. Kendrick is a caterpillar. By the very end he’s a butterfly. TPAB stands for how the industry and his environment around him was pimping him as a caterpillar all the way up to a butterfly. I was hoping y’all would catch on but this video was amazing. Great first video. I’m doing this on my channel with my pops this weekend!

Changes you spiritually. I agree wholeheartedly with that. I was waiting for this video. Such a treat! Much love to Canada.

I wanna watch you two reacting to albums for the rest of my life. I love the relationship you guys have, and how much passion you both share for music.

Thank you for making this! TPAB is my favorite album of all time and it's a joy getting to watch people discover it and talk about it. I hope all these comments asking you to listen to this and this album next don't stress you out too much, just do what feels right for you.

@kevinfromttt

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joonas :)

Cannot believe how quickly parts 1 and 2 of this listening session went for me as a viewer. Amazing work guys

You both have deep, open souls yourselves. Like father like son, glad it resonates with you.

Love this one! TPAB changed my whole view on hiphop. Nas's debut album, Illmatic (1994) Written probably when he was 17-19, was known to be on the horizon, and already had this growing buzz around New York. There was this anticipation - that it was really good, as he had dropped a fire verse on a feature in 91. This resulted in as soon as Nas, the young guy with a reput went looking for producers to help him make it happen, his own producer Large Professor, asks the legends of DJ Premiere, Pete Rock, Q-Tip and more; All of them says yes instantly and they start working. Illmatic drops and unites the boroughs under a 19 yo rap monk repping not only queensbridge, but all of NY. The album is considering by many to be the greatest rap album of all time. It would be great to see your dads reaction!

@Monk0405

2 жыл бұрын

Never heard Illmatic but this makes me wanna listen to it now more than ever. Just one of those albums I know I need to hear, just waiting on the right time to hear it. Now might be the time lol

@Tjorpas

2 жыл бұрын

@@Monk0405 Give it a listen from start to end. It is ten tracks that are all great. And if you're into rap, your probably going to "hear" alot of your favourite rappers in Nas. He flipped the game as much as Rakim and Wutang did before him.

@Monk0405

2 жыл бұрын

@@Tjorpas sounds like I’m in for some heat

I deeply love it when people dissect and appreciate good music, no matter the genre, like this. I do the same and I wish I had someone to do share the experiencewith like this. You are both lovely to watch and listen to. I'm glad you have such an open-minded and appreciative dad. It's really so awesome. This is one of my favourite Hip hop albums of all time & Kendrick is one of my favourite hip-hop artists of all time as well so this was a real joy. Hope to see you guys react to his upcoming album together as well 😊

Found this channel from Part 1 and subbed. To follow this one up I'd recommend My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy by Kanye West, Stankonia by Outkast and Atrocity Exhibition by Danny Brown. Maybe Run The Jewels II or III. I also think your dad would dig Titanic Rising by Weyes Blood.

@trevorutiz7834

2 жыл бұрын

Deltron 3030, The Cold Vein by Cannibal Ox (produced by El-P), Vaudeville Villain/Take Me to Your Leader would all be interesting for some abstract/concept hip hop picks Some other Art Pop alongside Weyes Blood would be cool too, such as Kate Bush, Bjork, Sparks, Arthur Russell, Scott Walker (3 or 4), Age of Adz by Sufjan Stevens, Stereolab, etc

@hjkkghjk6988

2 жыл бұрын

These albums are great albums, but everybody already did a reaction video on them. Please recommend some new « unknown » masterpieces like: Avantdale Bowling Club Genesis Owusu’s Smiling With No Teeth Big Krit’s 4Eva Is A Mighty Long Time The new McKinley Dixon Boldy James And Sterling Toles For example.

@soaribb32

2 жыл бұрын

Yes to all of this 💗💗💗

@hjkkghjk6988

2 жыл бұрын

@Tovi Aquemini first

@nicolasviaje7159

2 жыл бұрын

@Tovi I think Stankonia is a better introduction for people who aren't too familiar with hip hop. They're all great.

Thank you. Amazing video. I was patiently awaiting part 2.

Was so stoked for this

I don’t know if you caught this but if you work with some acronyms this album gets so much deeper. To Pimp A Butterfly or TPAB 2TAB (two instead of to) 2PAC to pimp a caterpillar This album is Kendrick telling 2PAC he helped him find this butterfly, and that’s why at the end 2PAC isn’t able to answer for him, as Kendrick has now escaped his cocoon and is now ready to move onward. This album is my favorite body of art to exist, the depth is never ending it feels, loved the vid!!

your dad is a good man. I was moved when he said music is changing his perspective by hearing other people's experiences. That's beautiful to hear, especially with this album. Bless

There's a refreshing genuineness to these videos that make them really great to watch, I think owing to your dad being so open minded and appreciative. Much love ✌️

let's gooo ! part 2 , I've been waiting patiently :)

"Eventually reach climax, like your mother." It's the best thing to say to your dad

@pddimez8485

2 жыл бұрын

his grandma rn: 😧

@gatfatf

2 жыл бұрын

@@pddimez8485 Men didn't know we could climax back in my day, at least not your grandfather...

Listening to this album is some thirsty business

Thank you for this! My favorite album of all time. It’s great seeing others enjoy and dissect it.

This was absolutely Beautiful! This is my favorite K.Dot Album!! So happy your Dad enjoyed the ride!

To see people go through the emotions I went through when I first listened to this album is so Emotional. This brought tears to my eyes on so many occasions.

This was sick, you guys have got to do Madvillainy next.

Kendrick always Empowering people thru his albums. Salute

We need some Kanye. MBDTF and Yeezus for sure

This is very wholesome video. You’re very lucky you get to share these albums with your dad. Keep up the good work!

Bro you can really see how much ur dad loves you and really wants to connect and spend time with you. Cheers!

I’ve never been so excited for a part 2

I learned a great deal from my dad and my family in general, all being into music. I moved abroad to work in music, and sometimes think what you guys are doing would be something i'd be doing with my dad if i wasn't so far. And it's definitely something i'd want to do with my own child whenever i come of age. It's super cool to see you two sharing all that. Keep em coming guys!

Yams is a African word its an edible root that comes from the Caribbean but you can use it to say you got , wealth, power , status etc... almost like your the man if you the yams.

You guys have the best reaction channel I’ve seen in awhile; keep up the good stuff. Incidentally, I think a Cosmogramma or Yeezus reaction later down the road would be amazing!

@hjkkghjk6988

2 жыл бұрын

Then You’re Dead!

Amazing job guys. Can't wait to listen to more of your reactions this was so good!

Don't usually enjoy these long form reactions, but man this is relaxing! keep it up!