The 24 inch line is really clever. Not only were big chrome rims a really popular thing with rappers but he lists 24 ills in the third verse. Go to the lyrics and count them up. So an inch for every ill to make 24 inch chrome rims. The deeper meaning can be that while these rims are expensive and shiny and represent wealth and affluence they are built on the backs of these ills. Nice reaction 👌🏽

@YinBeYinin310

2 жыл бұрын

You got it.

@marcshaw9456

2 жыл бұрын

Real shit

@hk45kh

2 жыл бұрын

WTF? did Lupe say this? I wouldn't put it past Lupe to be this clever! But, I would lean towards it being a coincidence, especially if he was trying to line up the bars to fit. But I love how you always pick up something else every time you listen to his music.

@ZeeRaps

2 жыл бұрын

@@hk45kh it’s possible, but I feel that’s the fun of being a Lupe fan. I remember he put a line “funny how I’m only sick if you never catch a thing, argue with your friends about what really the record means, back and forth about its course with professors refereeing” that was in light works from his friend of the people mixtape. So I think he tries to put a lot of effort into making things for us to find.

@FarWestChase

2 жыл бұрын

Wow never knew that that's part of Lupe genius

Gotta say…as a 45 year-old hip-hop head, this kid has great taste!! Dad did a fantastic job.

cherish your dad man, he seems so open minded and you can tell he gets it.

@wafo133

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly 😊

Wow definitely was not expecting this. Lupe is my fav artist and food and liquor is a classic.

@frontroom

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! A full album reaction might be needed…

@Msboochie2

2 жыл бұрын

@@frontroom That would be so cool. Please strongly consider doing ’The Cool”, one of his best albums. It's storytelling at its finest, with recurring characters and there's. That's all I’ll say, as it's better to experience on your own. Btw, I love the interaction between you and your dad, and I had to subscribe!

@sorenottomybuddy

2 жыл бұрын

@@frontroom please do yourselves a favor and go through a BUNCH of Lupe... easily one of the best rappers of all time. If you want your mind blown, try Mural Jr. but not the live version 😅

@HiddenKeyElement

2 жыл бұрын

Full album reaction please

@Nefarious_Bread

2 жыл бұрын

@@sorenottomybuddy I'd say do Mural first. But watch the NuTimesRoman video breakdown. All the reactors mess up by just listening to the lyrics and getting lost.

This kid has great musical taste. I recommend Lupe's "Intruder Alert" which paints a great picture too, J. Cole's "Ville Mentality", Frank Ocean's "Sweet Life" and Kendrick's "FEEL.".

@vondailey4323

2 жыл бұрын

You, my friend, have very great taste in music

@Jbrown1806

2 жыл бұрын

Intruder alert is such a great track

@roman111117

2 жыл бұрын

Check out glory by lupe its one of my favorites from him

@wren6311

8 ай бұрын

CW for anyone who has experienced SA for Intruder Alert. I personally cannot listen to that song.

"All the world's ills sitting on chrome 24 inch wheels" Lupe is an absolute legend.

@5ft3VanillaMami

11 ай бұрын

Iconic line

I'm so impressed that a father has raised a son to have independent taste and thoughts and remained open to be informed about other perspectives . Bravo !

@BB-pd6ht

2 жыл бұрын

Yea It’s sad that a lot of people force there children to be like them when they wanna be themselves

Bar for bar lupe fiasco just might the best rapper to ever live. Every time I listen to him it reminds me of this fact. He’s unbelievably smart

@Slave4urself

2 жыл бұрын

This is wild to say just because people like Black Thought, Andre 3K, KA, Krit, and Jay Elect exist. I’m sure I forgot many others.

@chillhomie7

2 жыл бұрын

@@Slave4urself yeah but none of those guys have made "mural". I get what you're saying though, I just mean pure skill wise and even then some of the guys you listed are just as skilled. But they aint never made mural.

@solodolotrevino

2 жыл бұрын

I believe this wholeheartedly. Who can write and rap as complex, poignant and masterfully? Kendrick comes close but can’t touch Lupe’s triple entendres. Aesop Rock is very complex but the lyrics can be too abstract to decipher because of it. Yeah Nas and Jay are generally regarded as the best all around but in terms of lyrical mastery Lupe is a 10th degree black belt.

@screamingeagle11b

2 жыл бұрын

I agree fully, his next album is supposed to be a game changer btw

@ItsAnEndlessWorld

2 жыл бұрын

That's why I hate when people say eminem is the best bar for bar.. like you clearly haven't heard Lupe 😂

Before watching I have to say thay this song is a masterclass in english lyricism. It doesn't go into the super hard metaphors or hard words most don't understand but it's simple in it's wide complexity. This is my personal favorite rap song of all time as a long hip hop fan. The song just goes together super smoothly and manages to touch so many poignant grievences of the world without becaming outdated and sounding effortless. I no lie listened this song last time in the span of 24 hours.

My first time hearing this song and I’m bobbing like a bobble head. Definitely a new one added to the playlist. 🔥

@sterlingneely7737

2 жыл бұрын

After you get done with the Food and Liquor album by Lupe which is classic.. You should audibly digest Jedi Mind Tricks, his mix tape era

@MomTheEbayer101

2 жыл бұрын

@@sterlingneely7737 Got’cha!

@amira_shmira

9 ай бұрын

@@sterlingneely7737 I'm saddened you didn't mention The Cool.

When pops made the Marvin corelation, it def provoked some thought. Never really listened to Lupe like that myself, but he always gave off that Hip Hop Marvin feel. It was a good comparison.

Dude when your dad said it reminds him of Marvin Gaye that really touched my soul.

@Paqcar

Жыл бұрын

IT HURT YEEEEE SOULLL

Lupe is among my favorites! The Marvin Gaye comparison is on point 👌🏽

This is therapeutic to watch. Just the appreciation. And ability to be still and take in the lyrics and instrumental and see some experience it for the first time while I experience of the nostalgia from moments of the past

@KPazzz

2 жыл бұрын

That’s what it is! I couldn’t find the words but THAT is it.

Lupe is criminally underrated. I'm not a fan of a lot of his songs, but Food and Liquor, Drogas Wave, Tetsuo and Youth, and Drogas Lite are all killer albums. Even the songs I'm not a huge fan of are unmatched in the lyricism

@Michael.Sandoval33

Жыл бұрын

Can't forget The Cool. That album. Was a book.

@Subs1338

Жыл бұрын

I just struggle to get past the production, sounds too poppy tbh. DMIZ is my album of the year, beats flows lyrics concept all dope.

@PerrisN

4 ай бұрын

Those who know, know!

A few that I like that I don't see listed yet: - Hip Hop Saved my Life - The Cool - Words I Never Said

Your dad is so cute. I love when he’s really enjoying something and he yells “whew!” 😂❤

I’ve seen so many Turning The Tables inspired channels but this is by far the best, excited to see you start doing album reactions

@frontroom

2 жыл бұрын

Haha thank you!

One of the most underrated and rarely heard/acknowledged rap songs. This is always unskippable for me thanks for doing this

_Food and Liquor, the Cool, Tetsuo and Youth,_ and _Drogas Wave_ are all among the top 20 hip-hop albums of all time, if you ask me. When Lu is on, he's ON. Lupe's real name is "Wasalu Jaco," Lupe Fiasco's just his stage-name.

Lupe Fiasco is also one THE Lyrical Gods to ever rock a mic. Please do more Lupe Music.

This was amazing. One of my fav. tunes of all time

@frontroom

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed! Mine as well, was super excited to show him it.

I want to hear this Dad talk about everything. Music , movies , politics… everything

My dad listened to Lupe a lot when I was younger along with dmx, Tupac, too $hort. Now that I’m older I listen to a lot of Lupe too and honestly it crazy to realize how woke Lupe is. His lyrics has a way deeper meaning than most will understand. I recommend daydreamin by Lupe. It’s on this exact same album but that was the Lupe song I grew up listening to and it’s so good

@deltadog6530

2 жыл бұрын

Same here

Little Weapon by Lupe would be a great one as well.. such a well put together song!

@christinewarren8134

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!!!!!!

@AlokSomani

2 жыл бұрын

I don't see people recommend that one much! Good one to hear though.

Childish Gambino- feels like summer I think you & your dad would love

"Tetsou and Youth" and "Drogas Wave" are both amazing albums from Lupe. You may enjoy NF's Clouds Mixtape

@UhOhTheStoveIsOn

Жыл бұрын

It’s crazy to both praise Lupe and recommend NF in the same comment lmao

You unlocked a core memory for me with this song 🙏

@PS-lv1mr

2 жыл бұрын

same 💯

Subscribing now. Literally just found this channel a minute ago. Your dad made me think when he said Lupe reminded him of Marvin Gaye. I never thought of that.

dont feel awkward to sing a melody from the track, its beautiful when it comes from a place of authenticity

This is probably my favorite hip hop album. Please do more songs from this!

Lupe Fiasco content made me love him .... His concepts make me appreciate him ... " The Cool " should be in the Smithsonian museum...

I love how open minded your Dad is to new music and how he really gets into understanding the lyrics. Dope 💯.

I love you guys, it's awesome seeing your reactions and hearing your opinions

Classic album. Priceless review! Keep rocking

React to lupe’s “daydreaming” … the story telling is one of the best…

This content is so wholesome!! Your dad is a gem and I like that you noted that Lupe is quite conscious. I love what you two are doing!

Beautiful...I love you two's dynamic..thank you🙏🏽your brother from another mother..Tarius

Epic song choices my friend! This is one of the best

This is awesome…this has always been my favorite Lupe Song. Classic album most underrated..

Straight classic haven’t heard this song in years keep it going man y’all channel dope

Enjoy every moment with your father. He seems like a great man

Spam watching yalls page. Helping this recovery go smoother. A lot of the rap songs really speak to my life. Keep doing what y'all are doing. Love seeing people who appreciate music the way I do

Lupe is a underrated artist. Lupe, is my favorite artist and the connection that you're having with your father is incredible! Hurt me soul has so many stories. It's a masterpiece....lol you tried with 24" wheel verse. Hard to explain if you haven't dealt with it. Great job, explaining it to your father.

@frontroom

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love Hurt Me Soul. I’m avoiding listening to any other Fiasco song in case Kai wants to do another one on the channel. (dad)

@christinewarren8134

2 жыл бұрын

@@frontroom hey! I actually on another video recommended Lupe before I found this video! Yes plz definitely listen to another Lupe! Any other will do!

I just found this channel and fell in love with the concept immediately ! I would love for you two to react to “Meet the Parents” by Jay-Z it’s a very lyrical and dark story of the life of being raised without a father and being in a chaotic lifestyle.

@LOVL3Y421

2 жыл бұрын

That is one of my favorite songs by Jay-Z. The double entendre at the end of the song was amazing too “Ninjas be a father, you are killing your sons”

Much respect to the both of you guys! New favorite channel!

Been binge watching your videos, you pick all the right music!

@frontroom

2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it!

I might be biased (Chicagoan), but Lupe feels like 'the Kendrick that wasn't.' I don't know why he didn't pop off, but I wish he managed to take the stage like Kendrick and J. Cole (or JID, much later) in the 'conscious rap' sphere. Here's to a comeback, he's still doing good work around Chicago even if he isn't some superstar like Chance.

@Dra3000

2 жыл бұрын

He was soo ahead of his time and outspoken and rebellious...he never quite fit in any box in the industry and they didn't want to push his music even though he was in the majors...I think when he spoke up especially on bill riley they black black balled him

@tommarren3809

2 жыл бұрын

@@Dra3000 I agree, in a broad sense. I dont think the 'cancel culture' narrative works as well when we're talking about the early 2010s, and he's still a major figure in Chicago (where I live). I dont know why Lupe hasnt hit the kind of success compared to K-Dot, but appearing on a conservative talk show feels like criticizing the ALU leader for going on Tucker. Shit aint simple.

@kpatter6

2 жыл бұрын

Same. He’s never been given the flowers he deserves. I fell in love with this album my first year of college and it’s since been one of my classics that is always in rotation. He truly was the Kendrick that wasn’t.

@tommarren3809

2 жыл бұрын

@@kpatter6 Honestly, it might just take a well timed feature from someone like Kendrick (new album dropping...) plus follow through with a new album. Fingers crossed. Either way, we got what we got and it was good.

@nextup91

2 жыл бұрын

@@Dra3000 Obama

🔥 🔥 🔥 glad to see a young man take his his dad on a hip hop journey

I think your dad would enjoy "He Say, She Say" off the same album

@UhOhTheStoveIsOn

Жыл бұрын

One of my favorite songs ever

@DaveyNaples

11 ай бұрын

Yes, I was just thinking this!

@lovelyjesiel

4 ай бұрын

One of my faves

There is so much great Lupe you can explore and there is definitely a lot to unpack in his brilliant lyrics. If im to choose one off the top of my head I’d ask for you to do Words I Never Said.

I'm about to just go and like all these videos even though I don't have time to watch them all. This is the type of content I love to support!

@frontroom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😁

One of my fav lupe songs this is great getting people who dont really hear the culture feel the pain this more than words!!! Much love keep doin this!!!!

This is amazing! The whole series. I’m on my third video by you two. As a hip hop artist, I’m pleasantly pleased by your song selection. Truly a representation of the power of the genre. God bless!

Shout out Front room,from outchea in Kenya,watching this is awesome, amazing chemistry with your dad,do Cole too someday🌻

Just found y'all today and I gotta say I truly appreciate your reactions. They're so genuine and it gives me goose bumps when people hear amazing music for the first time. More Lupe!! And I think Kendrick just might blow your dad's mind lol

@frontroom

2 жыл бұрын

Can’t not do some Kendrick. Thanks for watching!

Powerful, the reaction the “whoa” the need to sing the chorus… he heard it listened felt it… 🙏

Lupe is one of the best lyricists.

Great reaction! My interpretation of "sitting in chrome 24 inch wheels" was a continuation of his acknowledgement of his own hypocrisy. He knows all these horrible things are happening, but they aren't stopping him from participating in the system. He has another song on one of his older mixtapes where he raps about blood diamonds over the "Diamond Are Forever" beat and he says "you gotta know to be a hypocrite". I think that fits the theme of this song, too

amazing reaction from your dad!

This song brings tears to my eyes and you guys giggle in appreciation.

Lupe is the most talented mc I've ever heard. Solid vid, interesting breakdown, and very respectable channel! Cheers

Found your channel today. LOVE IT not sure how old you both are but gotta say your son has god tier taste in hip hop! Good on you both. Keep it up

The Goat for reacting to Early Lupe

wow thank you for this dope song, this is my first time hearing it instantly fell in love! dad, " and it huuurts meeee soooouull " lol too cute ❤ keep up the great work guys

An amazing song; Lupe is my favorite hip hop artist. I've read the meaning behind the chrome 24 inch wheels is that it's to reflect the 24 ills he describes in the verse. Please go thru as much of his catalog as you can; though when you mentioned logging, another talented, conscious rapper that mentions ecological (and political) issues is Chris Webby.

@frontroom

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to know Lupe is not alone among rappers in his concern about nature and our negative impacts. Thanks for the reference to Chris Welby, will check him out. (Dad)

@sikksotoo

2 жыл бұрын

@@frontroom One that isn't too long that he kind of goes over it is the radio freestyle on Bootleg Kev. For a way deeper delve, he's got a series of tracks called Raw Thoughts that get quite critical of politicians and he names names 😮 Yall are putting out great content, consider this more of an off-channel recommendation. If you do Webby, everyone will want Tom MacDonald instead. 😶

Awesome stuff. Y'all should do full albums. Food & liquor one of my favs

@frontroom

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Full albums definitely coming at some point.

I'm so glad you reacted to this song. IMO, this is one of his most underrated songs and Lupe is underrated too.

One little recommendation - if/when you do Mural, you might want to use the *TimesNuRoman* youtube video AND the lyrics to follow along. The video does a great job of weaving the metaphors together, otherwise you will miss a lot of wordplay and double/triple entrendre on the first listen. Loving the song selection so far on the channel!

This was refreshing as hell, I can't lie. I usually watch reaction's to a lot of trap songs. But this took me back to when I first started enjoying music, my brother put me on to Lupe when I was around 13. Food & Liquor is classic too me, but The Cool is just on another level of hip-hop. Would love more Lupe content.

Loved this 4real, keep it up. Bless your dad. Maybe do a Immortal technique.. Peace upon y’all from Holland.

Dad is the man! Coolest middle-aged white man breaking down some real hip hop. Salute !

Nice! I’ve never listened to Lupe, but now I’ll give him a shot!

Hello guys, throwing you all a shout out from Las Cruces NM, love what you and your Pop's are doing, just to let you and your Dad know, you guys are bringing back some great years of my Life bringing back music me and my family would listen too during a Cookout in Las Cruces New Mexico, please keep doing what you and your Dad are doing, I love it! Thank you guys 🤜🤛

@frontroom

2 жыл бұрын

It's our pleasure! Happy to hear you can find some enjoyment from the vids. Thank you :)

This was my first time hearing that song from Lupe fiasco. I loved it 💝I always listen to his first song that got popular (kick push) the skateboard song and the second song I listen to is ( if you are who you say you are a superstar the camera is here and have no fears) but this song definitely going put it in my playlist

@hugobecookin

Жыл бұрын

I’m guessing you know about the double meaning in kick push? Such a classic

Enjoyed the reaction. I would suggest wav files by Lupe (fosters a better discussion). Mural is a great song, definitely harder in terms of reacting.

@frontroom

2 жыл бұрын

Good to know! Thank you for the information 🙌

@dgr8423

2 жыл бұрын

WAV Files for sure.

@dgr8423

2 жыл бұрын

If you do Mural, watch the visual video by TimesNuRoman. Helps a lot. Especially with the first listen.

@bradrussman330

2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking that exact thing about wav files!! And then I scroll down and see this 😂😂😂 definitely have to do it now. And they can really dive into that song

@timothybrown8424

2 жыл бұрын

Just discovered Mural a few months back after not listening to him for a while, but man both of his two first albums were classic.

I've been listening to Lupe since the beginning of time and this is my first time realizing he has no breath control lol. I've never heard these loud gasps for air until now.

Damn...I randomly came across your channel. Looked through a few vids....and then this. This song had my ears for a long when it came out...alot of moments of reflection as alot was happening during that time. Instant subscribe....good looks.

Lupe is the GOAT. This is a masterpiece and there are so many more

Definitely need to react to Mural. One of the best complex songs ever written. Unreal lyricism

Dad gives of Pastor vibes, or Mr Rogers. I love it!!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️

Lupe Fiasco - he say she say. Beautiful song.

Ky! My man!! You are underrated! Bless!

U jus gained a subscriber fr! I was not expecting this at all! Your musical taste is dope fr ✊🏽

@frontroom

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub!

Your dad and u r awsome. Lol Thank u for what it doing. Thank u for ur appreciations. Thank u for ur respect and ur understanding and most if all thank u for not exploiting something so close to my ppl. Your doing it right.

keep your head up- tupac i think your dad would like the easy and straitforward lyrics, this is my favorite channel

I would argue this is the greatest rap song of all time

Check out “conflict Diamonds” by Lupe Fiasco. Song is insane. Will knock your socks off. 👍

It's crazy to see your popz becoming a hip-hop head at his age I love it

Listing to you and you're dad's dialog is the best part of these videos.

@frontroom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words :) appreciate you watching!

Lupe Fiasco is the greatest. EVER.

Awesome reaction, so authentic! Love it! Lupe is very conscious, and his art is very underrated in my opinion. If you guys REALLY want your mind blown react to K-RINO (pronounced K Reeno).. Can almost choose ANY song..he has 50 albums!! Most underrated Lyricist ever if you ask me. Quite hard to suggest a particular song because he has SO MANY great ones. But PLEASE take time to consider his music..You will not look back once you start that journey.. Guaranteed! Maybe start with GRAND DECEPTION ...or THE SERPENT ...or maybe AINT IT FUNNY 👍🏼👍🏼

@bloodygums

2 жыл бұрын

i second this

@darrellmorris6077

2 жыл бұрын

Yes YES! PLEASE react to K-RINO! Been rapping since the 80s He is not on commercial radio (his subject matter too serious for them to handle). His story telling ability unparalleled! His vocabulary.. his word play and metaphors and punchlines indescribable! SO many Great songs! Try "SOLITARY CONFINEMENT" or "THE CANVAS" ....I mean ANYthing by K-RINO, you'll love it, especially the more songs you hear! Keep up the great work guys, really enjoy your videos!

Keep doing this bro I just subbed Great content!!!

Hope you guys do more lupe I got him as the best lyricist of all time

This is my first time watching you guys but I loved this video, its always great to see other people appreciating music I love. If you're gonna do another Lupe reaction I would recommend WAV Files, Madonna, or Put You on Game. Mural is an amazing song, a contender for the most lyrical song of all time, but I think it would be very hard to do a reaction video to it. It's just so long and jam packed with dense, complex lyricism and metaphors and it's really just impossible to take it all in and fully appreciate it on your first listen. Also if you're looking for other conscious hip hop I would love to see reactions to stuff like 'Mathematics' - Mos Def or 'Below the Heavens pt1' - Blu

That’s one of my faves from that album

Wonder what he would think of "Streets on Fire". Great reaction. More Lupe please.

Man the diversity in music you're sharing with your dad is so dope..Tupac to the roots to Lupe..Sub and share

This is so refreshing man.

I think a great one for your Dad would be "Immortal Technique - dance with the devil" it's a CRAZY story. Ild love to see your dad's reaction

@goldenhoney9174

2 жыл бұрын

YES!