As silly as this may sound, this song was a real "woah" moment for my friends and I, hearing it as adults. We grew up poor. New clothes, even from Walmart, were not a thing and the hand-me-downs usually were on their 3rd or 4th owner. Everything we got was second hand and we were torn apart for it by other kids. It's no secret that kids can be cruel, so this was such a nice moment.

@stacie4170

Жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️

@PhattyBolger

Жыл бұрын

It's a joke song. They talk about R Kelly's sheets having piss on them.

@DB-xo6xh

Жыл бұрын

🤘🏽😜🤘🏽

@FelipeOliveir4

6 ай бұрын

That's what I think when people asked me why I'm so antisocial, sincerely I like the animals much more.

This song is what made teens and college students start flooding thrift stores to buy things. There was a huge rise in thrift store sales around the time this song came out. Thrift store shopping became a huge trend when before it was just looked as something for poor people and looked down on

@BSPT12

Жыл бұрын

Fact

@lalaland2107

9 ай бұрын

Really? I thought it was cuz of the economy and terrible quality of clothes in other shops

@markherring3513

5 ай бұрын

Thirfts were also a huge thing when grunge popped in the early/mid 90's. Thrift stores popped like crazy because thats how the grunge artist dressed .(i.e. all looked like they just came back from a camping trip) so that generation of teens started dressing down as much as possible.

Macklemore was not cancelled. The album he won the Grammy for was awesome. Still bump it to this day. It’s a vibe. On top of that him and Ryan Lewis was independent on the entire album. So they made so much money off that album he pretty much writes his own ticket now.

@MomoSimone22

9 ай бұрын

There have been some controversies though that I think killed his popularity.

@matthewhoholek3592

9 ай бұрын

I love Macklemore But in my opinion Good Kid/Mad City was a better album that year

Say what you will about MACKLEMORE, he was as real as can be. I managed one of the stores he filmed at and him and his whole crew were just cool as hell, friendly and inclusive. Respect.

@retha1875

Жыл бұрын

Why did you have to say they were inclusive? That's just silly. You work at thrift shop not for him or the record company etc

@theshadowfax239

Жыл бұрын

​@@retha1875 Yeah, how dare he not be racist like the guys in this video. 🙄

@Lurch685

Жыл бұрын

“Inclusive” gag

@WaterNai

Жыл бұрын

Inclusive doesn’t have to be just about race. It can mean that the crew included the store workers in what was going while they were there.

@davebaldwin3220

Жыл бұрын

@@retha1875 I was wearing a Master of Puppets vintage T-shirt that day and they weren't like "whos this metal dude here". And it was shot after hours when there were only 2 employees there, myself included. Calm down.

No way this is your first time listening to Thrift Shop or Macklemore in general 💀

@justinojminer

Жыл бұрын

Bro so many songs they would dig! I loved Macklemore before he blew up.

@derekfukinphareall

Жыл бұрын

Right?

@kbob9625

Жыл бұрын

@@samizdat4443 they are also younger and grew up when Eminem wasnt recording much music.... I had literally never heard Led Zeppelin until a few years ago and I'm 36.

@laysristhc4442

Жыл бұрын

That part

@leviavon4407

Жыл бұрын

I was going to comment the same thing

I don’t know the albums you guys were surprised this artist beat at the Grammys, but one thing people forget is that this album had the song Cant Hold Us, which was the theme song for the Seahawks on there way to winning the Super Bowl, it was unavoidable.

@welshbandit7208

Жыл бұрын

Kendrick Lamar and Drake are the artists you're referring to. Two out of the current Big Three...

@MegiddoTheImmaculate

Жыл бұрын

Should have just kept this comment to yourself

@Youre

Жыл бұрын

Good Kid MaaD City by Kendrick Lamar is arguably the greatest rap album of all time. The Heist by Macklemore is great in its own right, by it had no business beat GKMC.

@onewhowaits7321

Жыл бұрын

@@Youre I appreciate the information as I don’t know anything about hip hop. This wasn’t an endorsement for the album, I was just trying to point out that the one song was played during every Seahawks game (before/after) all the way to a Super Bowl championship. The national audience for the song just kept getting bigger and bigger, reaching audiences it probably never would have any other time. The “hype” machine is a real thing, and I don’t find it hard to believe that however they decided the winner of the award it was based on either money made or how much people were talking about it at the time. Personally, I don’t look to the Grammys to truly discern the best of anything.

@chdreturns

Жыл бұрын

Also it was a far better balanced album than the overrated Good Kid Maad City plus Drake has been trash since his second mixtape. Was it the best Hip-Hop album of the year though? Hell no, Grammy's always get it wrong with nominations to begin with. A Grammy is worthless lol.

I was a manager at Goodwill for 3 yrs, we sang this song all the time 😆

@zakkarykeith

Жыл бұрын

How many code 3s did you do lol I work at goodwill now and I get them all day long

"drug dealer" by macklemore is a song i will forever have respect for macklemore. Hes talkin about pharmaceutical industry killin ppl but they get to walk around like they aint no criminals

@wijny4222

Жыл бұрын

u beat me to it

@gobirds4362

Жыл бұрын

Never heard this song I’ll have to check it out

@dreadcthulhu5

Жыл бұрын

Especially relevant these days.

@MirJa3G33

Жыл бұрын

His song "Kevin" ft Leon bridges is about the same topic and Leon sounds awesome.

@PanameBossOfficiel

Жыл бұрын

@@MirJa3G33 ye I've been a fan of Leon for many years too. Hard to miss that talent when u miss soul music so much

The bald guy at the end in the pink suit and glasses that sings the hook, his name is Juans. Macklemore held auditions in Seattle specifically for that part in this song. Juans is a local guy who got the gig. He’s obviously an older guy been on the local Seattle music scene for a minute. He got to tour with Macklemore, won a Grammy, and gets residuals to this day for having a writing credit on the album.

Another big hit from Macklemore is Can’t Hold Us

@Acap350

Жыл бұрын

Yes!!!!

@warrenamos7178

Жыл бұрын

Probably his best song my opinion.

@Fluer-de-Lis

Жыл бұрын

That song is one of my jump on the bed and scream at the top of my lungs singing the song even though I’m 40 years old and put it on repeat

@nigelgatwood9986

Жыл бұрын

My sister and her ex boyfriend were in that music video

@LakersLoyal24

Жыл бұрын

Wings. Is super underrated. Wings is so good.

Macklemore is a great lyricist. He been thru some struggles but thats what makes him so relatable as a artist.

Hah, bomb song. I'm 52 and vividly remember dancing around the house with my teenage daughter when this came out. Miss those days.

Macklemore Hinds Hall, is one of the greatest songs ever written. He'll be remembered forever because of it.

He came out of no where independent and exploded on the charts.. Can't hold us is what y'all should react to next

In the rap community, they think hes corny, but I see a guy who doesnt want to push the bad stuff about rap and actually use his craft to make some catchy songs without cussin like crazy and without talking money cars and hoes all the time.

@dom7119

Жыл бұрын

“Bad stuff about rap” what bad stuff lmao some people just don’t vibe with him that’s ok.

@StevenLeeStudios

Жыл бұрын

@@dom7119 money cars hoes drugs, what a lot of the rap is associated with for decades...

@dom7119

Жыл бұрын

@@StevenLeeStudios no it’s not. But nice try. This is how I know you don’t know what you’re talking about.

@StevenLeeStudios

Жыл бұрын

@@dom7119 I know its not normally supposed to be associated with it, but it's been normalized in the raps for decades and of course not all rap. I can say the same thing about you, you haven't said one thing about anything my guy lol

I remember when Thrift Shop came out. It made me feel better about my childhood cause all my clothes came from Goodwill or Salvation Army.

Can't believe this is some of y'all's first time hearing 😂 as Ross said, please fact check more in videos for songs, meaning and everything else in-between! I love the effort in gaining more perspective. Respect!

@nottyrese

Жыл бұрын

its actually impossible

@mikecourson3141

Жыл бұрын

that Delorean

Macklemore has so many great songs...the ceiling can't hold us

It was cool to see people of all colors together playing in the video. Remember when?!

Macklemore is a prodigy and a real musician. Take a look at the instruments he can play. The man can play a Dulcimer! A freakin Dulcimer? Seriously?

i mean, eminem also had a shitload of funny songs. didn't mean the talent wasn't there. macklemore has a few lighthearted, fun songs and he also tends to gravitate towards more wholesome/tender topics? or at least approaches topics in a warm fashion. 'glorious' is a good one (and a beautiful video) and 'downtown' is another funny one with some great vocals, too

@jennawest9054

Жыл бұрын

loveee downtown! I think Macklemore really comes off as a real dude.

This song will never get old.

I love this song and every time I go thrifting I hear it in my head.😍

Fun fact: The guy at the end, doing the hook in the pink tux, is Michael Wanz Wansley. He was working for Microsoft as a software test engineer when he did this video with Macklemore.

Macklemore has some great songs imo. Of course this was more of a gimmick like it's ment to be a funny song but i highly recommend you to check out his song "Glorious". The MV is really wholesome and it's probably my fav amongst his aside from "Can't Hold Us"

@Maxximum_

Жыл бұрын

Also "Good Old Days" with Kesha, "Growing Up" with Ed Sheeran, "Chant" with Tones and I, "Downtown" and some song with Idris Elba

@JaHawkey70

Жыл бұрын

I am shocked that neither of you mentioned the song 'Wings". It is phenomenal. Highly recommend.

@ricardocruz4235

Жыл бұрын

@@JaHawkey70 Those are all bangers, and yes I love Wings

@rsba4065

Жыл бұрын

It's corny.

@stephaniekinsey3538

Жыл бұрын

@@rsba4065you’re corny💀🤣🤷🏼‍♀️💀 You see how opinions and free speech work it’s great👌🏼

I remember this song and I love it still. It was just fun and silly.

Well, in Mack’s defense, his songs were blazing across the world. Kendrick was more of an American thing, big Kendrick Fan btw. Love from Uganda, Africa 😂

I'm sure it sounds like a funny song, but I think it has some depth. He's saying it's okay not to have name brand. It's cool to shop at the thrift shop. I wish this song was around when I was a kid. I was always made fun of and told my clothes looked like thrift shop clothes.

It was equally infuriating waiting for you to start the song as it was a delight to follow your discussion. Love you guys and the reactions!

@you2449

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. Enjoyed the vibe as even more than the song. (but Tbh I finally had to jump ahead. it was going on 4ever)

Not gonna lie as soon as I heard this it put a smile on my face. This song came out senior year of highschool and even if you dont like it you can't help but think of a better time.

10:30 this part had me dying. The way other guys look at Ross is something else.

@apacolypz11

Жыл бұрын

rite! I felt the same way they did! Homie said MM over GEasy....not even close lol.

This song is catchy as all heck.

Love him, appreciate an artist who can be self deprecating and funny! Try "Downtown" and "Glorious".

Macklemore "AND WE DANCED" 🥳

Saw him live in Hungary few years back.. performance was so clean. Thought he was he was lypsinckin.. they stopped the music and dude was stille rappin.. he was killin it.. the real deal bro. 🔥

I would love to hear a reaction to "Same Love" and "Drug Dealer." Both songs are extremely powerful. Both have made me cry

I absolutely love this song.❤

“It got a certain scent…in the thrift stores” hahahahahahaha so damn true!!!

Otherside by Macklemore is in my Top 100. I saw him perform in front of 20 people back in 2008

This song was so different than anything we had heard at that time - it was awesome to hear a group of talented people creatively contributing to it and I loved that a song about not getting swindled by business made it so big :)

love macklemore sm....listen to white walls, dance off, downtown, wings swear u won't regret it, they r soooo goood

macklemore was king of the music scene in 2012/13

@TheSpyderx82

Жыл бұрын

What's his next great song I should listen to?

@kylegibson5933

Жыл бұрын

@@TheSpyderx82 The town, pure hip hop.

@Peeramid

Жыл бұрын

Heroes

@aI1baba

Жыл бұрын

No he wasn't

@kylegibson5933

Жыл бұрын

@@aI1baba yes he was. Get off the pipe mate.

You guys are so chaotic I love it. XD My fav thing about this song is when it came out my kids were in first grade and my oldest came home singing it. And I was like where'd you hear that song!? And he said on the bus. And I'd never heard the edited version so I made him sing the chorus again. And he thought the line was "This is THE awesome" cause the eff was bleeped. XD So from then on everything in our house has been The Awesome. XD

The album as a whole is a creative masterpiece. This is hella catchy but other songs have deeper lyrics . Also the collaboration with all the different singers and musicians probably made it the most unique rap album that year.. hence the Grammy voters went for the catchy and collabs.

@dawsonsschittcreek5395

Жыл бұрын

Macklemore is a white apologist, grand-standing & fake AF!! F THIS CLOWN

@aI1baba

Жыл бұрын

No, it isn't

@Nelly34e

Жыл бұрын

@@aI1baba yes it is. The Heist is a masterpiece

I was in the pit at a Taytay concert in Melbourne, Oz, 2013, and some little Aussie dude about 8 yrs old was jamming to this track pumping out on the PA ahead of the show starting. Funniest bit about it which we still quote till this day is the kid wasn't buying this Maclemore bs, and kept telling his mom the artist's name was 'King Awesome'. (Little man had only heard the radio edit where they bleep the first syllable, and it comes out, 'This is #@$%-king awesome.) Too legit.

I feel he turning a sad situation that a lot of people lived through, but making us think about these arguably tough time with a happier tone.

This song is an absolute banger!

Man, you guys are awesome. Listening to y’all cuttin’ up makes my day a little better.

I LOVED this song back in the day. Bro had the intro sound like the Fresh Prince of Bel Air theme song - who does that?! I'll never forget my mom's reaction to hearing the unedited version, at a venue in Houston, after hearing the radio edit throughout the summer of 2013.

This song boosted the sales of thrift shops especially good will ....fun facts

Hi, I'm a black female, and I was a child during the 70's . My father was a local radio personality, so I loved every genre of music . Rock , metal, and alternative is what I normally listen to. There are so many artists and songs I would like you guys to check out. I'l on leave a few so I won't overwhelm anyone. I know you all have watched a few System of a Down videos, but I want you to check out Aerials. Here are a few others , The Red by Chevelle. Black by Pearl Jam. Driven under by Seether and Tear Away by Drowning Pool.

The coolest thing about this song is how Seattle it is. Everyone out here stay thriftin. The tubs they're rolling around in are from the thrift grab all they do in the Goodwill downtown. They charge by the weight, nothing is cleaned and you can find the coolest stuff for your quirky seattle fit.

You men are a vibeee, love from belfast 🇮🇪

I felt super old when he said “I was in middle school when this came out” 🥲 damn I was just starting my second army enlistment when I first heard this in Korea 😂

I’ve been watching your videos forever. I love the guy in the middle. 😊 He has a lot to say, but he always gives way and listens attentively to the others. When I hear him speak, his point of view has taken in everything he has heard and learned. 👍

Thrift Shop was a hit no lie. Truly a great song. In the US, it was the overall number one best selling song of 2013, and number one Hip Hop song of the 2010s decade. Its also one of the few Hip Hop songs to have over a billion KZread views. I definitely believe it deserved the Grammy wins. The album was good too, I remember being hooked on it back in 2013. Can't Hold Us, Wing$, Same Love, all great tracks. But I gotta admit, Kendrick's GKMC aged better (and is better). Kendrick should have won.

@dom7119

Жыл бұрын

It’s not hip hop

How anyone doesn't love this song is not understandable to me. This shit is hilarious. BTW there are some used clothes that are worth a FORTUNE.

You need to hear more of his serious music

Love this song and their music in general. 😃👍🏻

Unreal but also amazing watching people experience this for the first time. Priceless

Laughter and feel-good-music. So fun seeing your incredulous reactions. Also the chair dancing. Ross wins most of the time.

Still haven't gotten around to Public Enemy. I was hoping to see y'all listening to that old school rap today, but oh well. My wife's surgery went well and that's all that matters. Hopefully one day y'all can get to Public Enemy, KRS-One, Kool G Rap, Big Daddy Kane, Craig G, Marley Marl, MC Shan, Roxanne Shante, even Schooly D. Peace.

@vinylvipress5529

11 ай бұрын

Damn that's a fine list! I reckon you'd give me a 'hell yeah!' if I said Eric B & Rakim, Specifically Rakim though for sure

@joeyrogers7017

11 ай бұрын

Rakim would have been there had they not already listened to "I Ain't No Joke" a few months back. This is the other list I put together - KRS-One, Rakim, Kool G Rap, Big Daddy Kane, LL Cool J, Public Enemy, Chuck D N.W.A. Nas, Whodini, Run DMC, Digital Underground, The Fat Boys, T La Rock, Treacherous Three, Kool Moe D, Schooly D, A Tribe Called Quest, Geto Boys, Goodie Mob, Mobb Deep, Ice T, Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five, Spice 1, MC Eiht, DJ Quik, Wu Tang Clan, Digeable Planets, Gangstarr, Shyheim, 2 Live Crew, Eightball & MJG, Tela, Crime Boss, No Limit Records, Fiend, Mac, Mia X, C Murder, Prime Suspects, Steady Mobb'n, Tre 8, Big Ed, Mr Serv On, Cash Money Records, Hypnotize Camp, Youngbloodz, Boot Camp Click, Capone N Noreaga, DMX, Sir Mix A Lot, N 2 Deep, Kid Frost, Brotha Lynch Hung, South Central Cartel, Naughty By Nature, Slick Rick, Above The Law, The Fila Fresh Crew, Beastie Boys, Jadakiss, The Lox, Big L, Jay Z, Beanie Siegel, Memphis Bleek, X Clan, Xzibit, Immortal Technique, Tupac, The Outlaws, Biggie Smalls, King Tee, Tone Loc, Young MC, Cappadonna, King George, Big Pun, Keith Murray, Mac Mall, E40 & The Click, Conscious Daughters, A1, E A Ski, JT The Bigga Figga, Lil Rick, The Dayton Family, Lil 1/2 Dead, RBL Posse, C-Bo, Celly Cel, Too Short, Ice Cube, Scarface, Menace Clan, Big Mike, The D.O.C., Black Sheep, UGK, Mystikal, MC Shan, Nas, 3rd Bass, Big Pun, Death Row Records, Canibus, MC Breed, Top Authority, Steady B, Cool C, Grandmaster Flash, DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, Davey DMX, Queen Latifah, Heather B, Jean Grae, MC Sha Rock, Salt N Pepa, Oaktown 357, JJ Fad, Gangsta Boo, MC Lyte, Genius, RZA, Ghostface Killah, Raekwon, ODB, Inspectah Deck, Method Man, Three Times Dope, MC Breed & The DFC, Gangstarr, Nemesis, Kee Lo, Camp Lo, D Nice, Kris Kross, Crucial Conflict, Jeru The Damaja, Da Lench Mob,

So glad you’re back to the music. Keep it up fellas!

This was such a fun song I was literally a kid when I first heard it it’s a fun song , memories

Fully independently produced album, too.

What happened to the Macklemore Hind's Hall reaction video? 😂

@justinkosuk3458

21 күн бұрын

Was wondering the same thing. The comment section went hard on their negative reaction to it. Probably made the video private or deleted it

Never gets old!

U guys are so much fun to watch

This was definitely one of his more mainstream songs but not the best off that Album. He had some other serious songs dealing with his alcohol addiction and issues during his childhood. He also had that other big hit Can't Hold Us with David Guetta I think also.

This is Clarence Carter singing from his 1979 to 1987 Catalogue. He also has another hit called "I'm Stroking" Please give these a little review time. Thanks! - Karl

Ben (Macklemore) is a regular customer of mine. He’s really nice in real life. I was surprised how nice when I first met him.

Man the songs we were listening to as little kids is crazy ! Whenever he’d say ‘fucking awesome’ we’d yell ‘FLIPPING AWESOME’ over him and did a mf somersault😭 we were some crazy kids, from Macklemore to R Kelly and beyond.

Great song, makes me wonder if you've all heard Lonely Island Gang and their work lol I'm On A Boat and J.I.M.P. are classic lol

This BUMPS on the car stereo!

This was hands down the most ADD chaotic reaction video I've ever seen 😂

Lov watching all of u happy honest seem kind good examples for people

Yall be playing too much. This (1) song beat all the other albums by popularity alone. This song shot straight through the roof. It has a good beat, story, vibe, hook, and is true to those who thrift shop, and is just plain simple to relate to. It doesn't matter anyway because yall never react or comment to the comments.

Its sad how he was literally cancelled for winning a emmy! how miserable can some people be that they cancell a artist because their favorite artist didnt win it...

As an old lady who shopped in thrift stores back in my high school days, the 1990s, I love this song. I know y'all weren't even alive then, but I was cracking up! Also gagged about the mention of Mac Miller. If you haven't seen it, check out Mac doing the NPR tiny desk concert featuring Thundercat.

Hahaha any video you upload helps my week be happy bless young lads from the uk 🇬🇧.

Different genre, but you guys need to review the video for Attitude by Sepultura. Aggressive Brazilian metal and jujitsu! One of the best videos ever

React to the second single after Thrift Shop which is called“ Can’t Hold us “. The song has over a billion views on KZread and over 20 million copies sold worldwide.

This is a local guy for me! Macklemore is awesome!

I ❤ Macklemore. No Bad Days has been my summer theme this year.

I'd love to see you guys react to rap from other parts of the globe. I think you've mentioned you like genre mixtures as well. There's a group out of Korea called Stray Kids with 2 Aussies who experiment with trap, EDM, UK drill, rock, jazz, hip hop - but who at their heart have a unit of rappers with the fastest rap by syllable count in kpop. You might enjoy "God's Menu" "Easy" "Freeze" and "Thunderous." The rap unit, 3racha also releases tracks - most notably, the recently self titled "3racha" a play on the hot sauce name Sriracha. Their word play is crazy, so it's most definitely a must caption!

@letsgotomarsman

Жыл бұрын

Nah we good

Not a fan of this music but I love everyone’s energy. Keep up the good work guys!

I’ve watched loads of your reactions, this is my favourite

Not just the song but the message. Mind blown Justin

You can tell Justin Beiber was influenced by Lil Wayne with that flow

Cant hold us ran that year it was in the same album

@zachmccarter5779

Жыл бұрын

I'm from the Seattle area and I swear you couldn't go 2 minutes without hearing that song when it came out haha. It is fire tho for sure

yep that is Wanz, aka Michael Wansley. A software test engineer who walked into Thrift shop history during an audition and became a hit, toured, in the official music video, and awards. He as into music long before Thrift shop, he did a lot of music after, and only a few years after this song went back to being a software test engineer along with other things. So.. talented, AND smart and looks good in a pink suit.

I love you guys so much. You’re hella fun.

That's a pretty pathetic reason to cancel someone, and I don't even like his music. Dude tries to make a conciliatory gesture, and culture spits in his face despite agreeing w him... wow that's petty ish

My opinion aside. EMINEM 💥BANGERS💥 you guys haven't done on the channel: Eminem "VENOM" Eminem "SING FOR THE MOMENT" Throwing in a WILDCARD: AKON Ft. Eminem "SMACK THAT" (Produced by Eminem) Look @ the numbers!

@MichelleLyn84

Жыл бұрын

Yes!! I’d love to see them react to Eminem performing that live on Jimmy Kimmel because that was EPIC!!!! At the top of the Empire State Building!!

very catchy song for sure, im gonna catch myself singing this song the rest of the day,,,lol

This was so funny watching this one! Thanks for the laugh. 😅 I fell out of my chair.

They canceled Maklemore because he would not sell out and conform to the Satanic system.

Where's the Hind's Hall video? I watched it and you guys criticized him for supporting equal rights. Must have been why you guys removed or hid it, because the comment section overwhelmingky disagreed with your takes on him.

@SlayWhat.-.

20 күн бұрын

They removed it yes

Macklemore definitely has vibes like Weird Al. He was hilarious. But he was also dead serious. I remember it was in the news that he went to get a suit from the mall. He spent $100 and said it was the most he had ever spent on one outfit 😂 Gosh what was that event he went to? Was it Obama? Yeah I think he was meeting the president.

Macklemore legend