The religious imagery plays on the theme of the "7 deadly sins" that's explored on this album, with other tracks like LUST. and PRIDE.

@JpegErza

4 жыл бұрын

Jaydeekatt This song could fit in with the sin “greed”

@apppletreee

2 жыл бұрын

Interesting! To me, the religious imagery, dressing as the pope, sitting at the last supper, was essentially seeing yourself as someone to be worshipped.

@lupitaservin1994

2 жыл бұрын

@@apppletreee much of society worships celebrities as if they're gods... he portrayed himself as such to prove that point, to be humble lol

Im so sick and tired of the photoshop. Show me something natural like john with his hat off. 😁😎

@BlackNapoleon

5 жыл бұрын

LMAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO shiiet

@Name-qo6gz

5 жыл бұрын

BARS.

@CuddyTG

5 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@maxorcism

5 жыл бұрын

bruh

@jhamircounsel711

5 жыл бұрын

lmaoo fr

Love how this channel can move from dissecting the lyrics to discussing real issues and it all feels smooth and genuine.

@user-de3jk8kj3h

5 жыл бұрын

Facts

If you guys listen to good kid Maad city from start to finish you'll understand why he got so popular

@g3n3t1kzz3

5 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite albums of all time, truly a masterpiece

@ezraprzytyk

5 жыл бұрын

@@g3n3t1kzz3 for me it's up there with illmatic and will never die in my head. But all his albums are masterpieces

@bendover2425

5 жыл бұрын

That’s the first Kendrick song I listened to

@Micheal93k

5 жыл бұрын

Really? I might have to download that. Because I can't stop listening to DAMN till this day, the least popular songs on there are my favorite. Your telling me there's something better?

@bendover2425

5 жыл бұрын

Micheal93k it’s true, there is

Syrup sandwiches is an idiom representing poverty. This would be a struggle meal, putting two things together because there is nothing else to eat in the house. You guys were right about, it being more for a kid. This would likely be something made, after school, while mom is at work, and there's nothing else to eat.

Kendrick Lamar - Money Trees ft Jay Rock 👀👀👀👀👀👀

@TheRealSteezy89

5 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah, can't wait. Rock absolutely killed that verse.

@Z3NITH11

5 жыл бұрын

@@TheRealSteezy89 amazing verse, wouldn't change a thing about it. Perfect.

@Alejandro-pw9fq

5 жыл бұрын

One of my favs

@sleepsounds3897

5 жыл бұрын

This is the best Kendrick song

@ashleynelson1659

5 жыл бұрын

this !!

No More Parties In LA

@yaonabi

5 жыл бұрын

Yes I've been asking for this forever

@yoelpachuco6875

5 жыл бұрын

SVMME Overrated

@Name-qo6gz

5 жыл бұрын

Top 5 Kanye songs

@EpicPotato9000

5 жыл бұрын

Yoel Pachuco the beat is fire and some of Kanye’s best lyrics

@PaulGLarsson

5 жыл бұрын

That shit is not overrated bro, Kanye hasnt when in this hard since forever and Kenny is slick on it and FUCKIN Madlib dude

I think when it comes to Humble, people have to take into account the time it was released and the succession of it after To Pimp a Butterfly. You guys start to get to it when you see that it is the Kendricks and J Coles who are the most successful, who compared to the 'trap' and Soundcloud rappers have, in reality, the most money and fame. This song was to show that on a prominent 'trap' producer's beat, Mike Will Made It, Kendrick can do what these trap rappers can do but with better substance. Consequently, it went number 1, his first solo number one on the Billboard Hot 100. Couple that with criticism that To Pimp a Butterfly wasn't commercially viable enough to the masses, he released this single that not only suited the times, but did it better as a 'conscious rapper', and it is his most successful song to date. It's just a 'fuck you' to his critiques and those within the industry who tried to discredit Kendrick's star power in the music industry. I think that's why Damn is so important, it may not be a classic but he needed to put this album out to show the world he is the best rapper of his generation, with a catalogue to prove he can appeal to the hip-hop community (GKMC), the music critics (TPAB), but also the wider musical community (Damn, with singles such as Loyalty and DNA)

@fernandoreyes680

5 жыл бұрын

I would say TPAB appeals more to the hip hop community than GKMC. Not only because amazing lyricism on TPAB that impresses every hip hop fan, but also because of the production. Most hip hop fans would enjoy jazz samples more than trap samples.

@MalakAhmed867

5 жыл бұрын

@@fernandoreyes680 Don't get me wrong, I love both albums but my personal scope and seeing the reaction of both albums at the time amongst the community and friends as well, GKMC blew up as this staple hip-hop album, with some incredible storytelling and production that appealed to the community. He went from Dr Dre's protege to a formidable force in the rap game after the release of the album. I think with TPAB, the jazz-influence alienated some hip-hop listeners, even though hip-hop has always sampled and been heavily influenced by the genre. And the lack of what people deem as conventional 'bangers' on TPAB averted some of the community as well, in comparison to the amount on GKMC. 'Bangers' in terms of replay value, and also GKMC had that familiarity in terms of flow and beats due to the heavy West Coast sound it had. That's why I think it appeals to the wider hip-hop fan base more. And the experimental outlook that TPAB has appeals to the music critics more, and if you look at hip-hop albums in the past 10 years that are deemed experimental hip-hop, critics tend to rate them higher, thus leading to the idea that he's got an album appealing to the critics, with universal acclaim. But of course, just an opinion

@robinvolpi

5 жыл бұрын

@@fernandoreyes680 AbsolUuuutely, TPAB was lauded more as a hip.hop classic than was DAMN, which was also met with critical acclaim. There's a segment of The Community who may have felt otherwise.... A younger, more ignorant (forgive me) crowd who most likely have a higher appreciation for mumble and less substantive rap.

@ca20mn

5 жыл бұрын

from my experience and from what I see in videos,tweets,irl etc. gkmc is definitely seen in a brighter light amongst casual and most hip hop fans I even sometimes put GKMC above TPAB just on a banger to banger basis

@johanwilliam-olsson2538

5 жыл бұрын

This was perfectly written, thank you for this

React to kendrick lamar king kunta

@Nokenheimer

5 жыл бұрын

Or Kendrick Lamar - Alright

@needlessmoose8055

5 жыл бұрын

Both of those music videos go so fucking hard

@Rob-cb5lx

5 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@Astroboy29

5 жыл бұрын

Or these walls

@2395joaquin

5 жыл бұрын

mask off remix with kendrick and future

Kendrick lamar- hiiipower, alright, king kunta, money trees, monster freestyle, LOOK OUT FOR DETOX

@julus2722

5 жыл бұрын

Backseat freestyle, ADHD,

@maxreed3321

5 жыл бұрын

Yes for hiiipower and money trees

@SPEC7RA

5 жыл бұрын

yes money trees!

@Astroboy29

5 жыл бұрын

How much a dollar cost, money trees, alright, King kunta, these walls, rigamortus, Wesley’s theory

@g3n3t1kzz3

5 жыл бұрын

ALL OF THESE

Seeing a Kendrick Lamar rock reacts notification always butters my croissant

@derrickdow5076

5 жыл бұрын

Well put..

@addiegaskin6807

5 жыл бұрын

Crumpet* seeing as they're British

Shout out to JD with the destiny 2 shirt

@costa4178

5 жыл бұрын

Was thinking the same😂

@SnazzyPuke

5 жыл бұрын

No more Activision 🙌

@brickguy0081

5 жыл бұрын

Facts

@brickguy0081

5 жыл бұрын

JD could have a very successful destiny/gaming channel

I think you guys made an excellent point, we say that lyricism is dying but at the end of the day Kendrick's the one that has a Pulitzer prize, Kendrick's the rapper with one of the highest number of Grammies and Grammy nominations, he's even been nominated for the Oscars because of the Black Panther soundtrack (which he had complete creative control over), Kendrick's the one with an album archived in Harvard's library, this type of status and these kinds of opportunities aren't being given to the Lil Pumps of the world

LSD - ASAP ROCKY i will comment this everyday until you do it!

@TitanGT66

5 жыл бұрын

And I will keep supporting this comment until they do!

@ShaunMcInarlin

5 жыл бұрын

Do it for me and lads

@ipodrevolution25

5 жыл бұрын

100%

@Liz-dragon-street.

5 жыл бұрын

NO the ASAP Forever is better :-) Or FUKK Sleep :o)

@Grfn_nfrg

5 жыл бұрын

Liz Dragon-Street True. They need to do both of those songs as well, but lsd is a classic 👌🏼

Wesley’s Theory and Money Trees are my favorite Kendrick tracks

@juliangarcia5598

5 жыл бұрын

Phil Kelly Exactly the same two as me. W sir.

@endofthebeginning6964

5 жыл бұрын

Love Wesley theory definitely one of my favourites

@bluemcdaniel99

5 жыл бұрын

Money Trees is number 1 for me.

LSD - Asap Rocky Wanna be a baller - lil Troy

Destiny 2 shirt + Kendrick song = Instant like

MONSTER BY KANYE WEST pleaseeeee I lost count how many times I've asked 😂

@joshramcharan3042

5 жыл бұрын

Throw a side of no more parties in LA with that

@Z3NITH11

5 жыл бұрын

Nicki Minaj peaked in that verse

@Z3NITH11

5 жыл бұрын

As a rapper anyway

@ezraprzytyk

5 жыл бұрын

Kendrick destroyed the remix

@Z3NITH11

5 жыл бұрын

@@ezraprzytyk "the best rapper alive"

This song turned Kendrick from a critically acclaimed rapper that never really blew up the way he should have, into someone the 3rd graders I was working with that year had heard of. When 8-year-olds know about you, you've made it. 😂

BLACK HIPPY (THAT PART) REMIX😭. You guys need to hear that one.

@derrickdow5076

5 жыл бұрын

Most definitely

MONEY TREES REACTION GUARANTEED! YESS

Money Trees dudes

@SPEC7RA

5 жыл бұрын

we need it

@KILLPEW

5 жыл бұрын

They won't appreciate it/understand it, without using genius, (i mean the song got a whole website dedicated to deciphering the lyrics)

@anthonyantmanedwardsisbett8197

5 жыл бұрын

KiLLPeW money trees is not that deep

Humble is Kendrick's reflection on himself not his viewers or other rappers and artistes

Ultralight Beam by Kanye West featuring Chance the Rapper

@Astroboy29

5 жыл бұрын

Alfonso Kabob yeah that would be awesome. Such a good song

@sabrinak21

5 жыл бұрын

this please

@gonzo2049

5 жыл бұрын

only song that matters

Mos def- mathematics

@markyino9153

5 жыл бұрын

Dope track!!

@wife9571

5 жыл бұрын

OMG YES THIS NEEDS MORE LIKES

@ezraprzytyk

5 жыл бұрын

@@wife9571 yeah I've been commenting it for a while tho so I'm confident they'll do it

@kevinmclaughlin2896

5 жыл бұрын

Hahaha good luck ezra, its a dope track with amazing word play hope it does get a reaction along with more from him and also black star

Kendrick Lamar - The Heart Part IV

Yeah Right - Vince Staples feat. Kendrick Lamar

Pls do Kendrick Lamar - I, U, Alright, King Kunta, Money Trees, Fear, Feel

@endofthebeginning6964

5 жыл бұрын

Lust aswell

@StephySon

5 жыл бұрын

And These Walls

Earl Sweatshirt - Hive

Can’t wait for Kendrick to retake his crown this year 👑

@davidsehgal7173

5 жыл бұрын

Kendrick never lost the crown tho

@handohall3406

5 жыл бұрын

Kendrick is wearing the crown since tpab. And if anyone will take it in the next few years i will be very impressed.

DAMN. will be 2 in april. ALSO MORE ROCKY PLEASE

This song was basically a response to big Sean. And big Sean never responded. Also please review GO- Common prod. By kanye west

@KILLPEW

5 жыл бұрын

Not really. It was more a i can do what you do AND be EVEN more successful at it, type of deal to the whole pop-rap/mumble rap crowd.

@dizy91

5 жыл бұрын

@@KILLPEW mmmmm not really he called big Sean a Lil bitch the whole song. Which is an adlib big Sean used at the time. Also after the control verse Sean was salty and would throw subs on a few songs. So yes it was defenitely a response to Sean. But it can be Seen as a response to hip hop in general because this was a sub itself.

@truthbringer-6748

5 жыл бұрын

@@dizy91 the heart 4 was a response. He mightve took some jabs at Sean but the whole song wasnt about him.

@ipodrevolution25

5 жыл бұрын

@@truthbringer-6748 agree

@moneykenny119

5 жыл бұрын

@@ipodrevolution25 element was about sean imo. especially the first verse

Honestly great to see some UK reactors getting attention and making quality videos. Respect gents.

YES PLEASE DO MONEY TREES FEATURING JAY ROCK, YOU WILL LOVE IT

I’VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS!!!

I will go watch every video! Hope you guys are still reacting!!

I think I enjoy you guys going on a tangent and discussing what is your mind more so than seeing your reactions.

The question you asked around 10:30 is actually the basis of a big topic within hip hop culture/amongst fans and artists alike...its essentially the divide between old and young, new school vs old school. its a relevant and prominent debate in the music at the moment...you guys are slowly becoming hiphop heads lol! You're going past just simply listening and enjoying and are delving into the nuances and narratives and discussions concerning the music. Its a pretty cool process to watch as a life-long rap fan..i love seeing people who werent hip to the music get in tune and understand why and how hip hop is more than what its been (negatively) portrayed to be pretty much since its inception. Its come very far over the past 2 decades and has been far more accepted than ever, but its still an uphill battle. We need more guys like you two to help break that wall down. Keep up the good work guys!!

i liked it for the straight forward "go back and look at all of our videos" haha

This was a fantastic video. You guys are some of the most interesting people I’ve seen on a “reaction channel”

really liked the conversation in this video!

I love how effortlessly funny you guys are. Love ya guys!

good review, King Kendrick is the king for a reason.

the heart part 4 - kendrick

I love these MMA references you keep sneaking in jon 😂🔥

Please do Cudi Montage by Kids See Ghosts

Love the discussion gna patiently wait for Money Trees now 😀

Man this was a such a Good reaction.

Dang missed you guys. Hope you both had yourselves a lovely Christmas and a Happy New Year. 🥳😊

Simon, I love it when y’all spitball

Amazing to see this channel growing, keep it up

Jfc, the talk about close-mindedness and oldheads and getting jaded and less willing to try new things as you age is gold in this one. Good video as always, boys.

BIG AGREE on everything you said John

John rocking that Forsaken top makes me way happier than it should.

YESS! can't wait for the Dax one to come out

Kendrick is the goat of this Generation of hip hop. He's just amazing and this video was damn awesome

Ahh, you gotta watch the Element video now. To me, Humble and Element are the 2 visual artistic statements that make DAMN so great

That was great.

The part that always gets me is when he says “if I quit the season I still be the greatest funk”

only just realized how amazing this video is

love u guys

7:12 For a second I thought Simon said Kendrick was a “real nigga” LOL

React to Kendrick Lamar - Swimming Pools. Ps. I really like your vids!

This channel is a fine example of a simple idea executed perfectly

I always thought “Humble” was Kendrick’s “The Real Slim Shady”

I would love a podcast of you guys just chatting

this song was very fam, i frequently find this song

7:12 "He's a realer nigga to me" - Simon Miller

Syrup sandwiches are two waffles sandwiches together with maple syrup between them. I used to do it when I was younger and I freaked out when he mentioned it

OMG FINALLY PLEASE D MONEY TREES! I've commented that on every vid i watched lol

Humble is DEFINITELY Kendrick’s biggest song

Element - kdot

I totally thought he said something other than "he's a real enigma" for a second lmao.

These Walls: Kendrick Lamar! You absolutely need to react to that

Been subbed since 15k and it’s just clicked, simons from whatculture, I knew I recognised that voice :’)

He has a Pulitzer Prize. He's def extraordinary.

Kendrick Lamar - the art of peer pressure

I just watched SNL Californians before this clip and cant stop laughing.......pissed my pants!!!!!

Great video as always!! Love seeing Kendrick on the channel. Please do Duckworth! Would love to see your reaction to the story it's incredible.. also production wise there must be 4/5 beat switches which I think Simon would really like.

Haven't even watched it yet... This song is fucking fire!!!!! It is consumable on a main stream level, has a great underlying message, and passes with hip hop purists. Also, the video is amazing.

Scarlxrd - BERZERK Really shows off his rapping ability. Love the vids!

that was a cute little cheek scratch~ closest channel in the game! :3

Element is my favourite music videos of his.

Money Trees next?! LET'S GOOOO! Amazing vibe. Amazing song. I remember where I was when I heard it for the 1st time. Salute to the grind!

One thing you have to remember about Kendrick is that, while alot of his songs work alone, the real magic happens when you listen to a whole album of his at a time. They all have a red thread, and therefore, songs like Humble gets a different meaning, when you out in the context of the entire album :)

Really enjoyed this video. Always happy to see some Kendrick. Would like to see some Yelawolf on here at some point. I think you guys would really enjoy his last album

FINALLY

The subtitles say “welcome to wonder bra reacts” 😂😂

Daylight by Aesop Rock I’m a metal head but this track got me back into rap music after growing out of it

React to ScHoolboy Q - Yay Yay Hes in the same label as kendrick and he's dropping an album soon !!

@taylordubose6963

5 жыл бұрын

We know bro, they’ll catch on soon we can hope. Yay yay, Gangsta, Break the Bank, What They Want, Groovy Tony, John Muir, Blessed, and what like at least 50 more? Once they listen to three of just these listened I guarantee they’ll be turned out & start crippin

Listen to DUCKWORTH by Kendrick

You guys should do a guess that rapper challenge now that you have heard alot of new artists test your selfs

Could have sworn you guys did this already lmao

Love the reacts guys! I'm from Australia and would love to hear some reactions to some Aussie hip hop. One to start with would be Showoff by TripleOne, it's one of my favourites. Keep killing it guys!

You guys should react to some tracks off Section 80, *Poe Mans Dreams* and *Ronald Reagan Era* are my personal favourites but pretty much every song is *Awesome* !

4:56 😂😂 WTF I was just about to comment on that Haha

You should listen to The Heart Part IV, great diss track and basically started the whole rollout of the DAMN album as he announces the date that this song would be released.

You guys have podcast voices (not sure if that’s a thing haha) but I really think that podcasts are great ways to discuss and have genuine and intellectual conversations to open minds for others. You basically do that from these great reaction videos but even podcasts with random topics and conversations would be amazing plus you already have a decent number of followers to kick it off. Anyway, this is just a thought, stay blessed guys!

React to: Kanye West - Blood On The Leaves Kendrick Lamar - HiiiPower The Weeknd - Kiss Land Lupe Fiasco - Madonna (And Other Mothers In The Hood) (feat. Nikki Jean) Big K.R.I.T. - Mt. Olympus Trippie Redd - Topanga

Yeah I have bought the black album like 10 times thru out my life