I'm homeless at the moment. I use the free wi-fi at the local library. Watching you guys react to albums i love is one of the few highlights in my life right now. It's not as bleak as it might sound though. I guess i just wanted to express how much ya'll mean to me. Love ya'll. Keep this shit up!!!
Fun fact: This album tells two stories in one. If u listen to BLOOD. To DUCKWORTH. It tells us a story about Kendrick going from wicked to a sane man but he dies either way to a gunshot. But if u listen to DUCKWORTH. To BLOOD. It tells us that Kendrick went from sane to wicked and died either way but it was more impactful since his name gets dragged across the mud by the media after his death.
The normal album is the path to wickedness. This was the path where anthony killed ducky and kendrick grew up without a father. He dies in a gunfight from lack of his father’s teachings. Backwards he takes the path of weakness. Anthony let ducky live and kendrick grew up with a great upbringing. He dies in blood anyway due to his hospitality. You choose how he dies. “Damned if i do, Damned if i dont.”
I'm glad Baby Keem's cousin is getting more exposure, glad to see an unknown artist being brought up and more recognized because of Baby Keem's reach 🙏🙏
Watching your dad listen to DNA you can really see how he’s kind of grown into liking hip hop more than just a musical level but on a genre level. The head bobs really capture it.
This channel is a godsend. The chemistry between you guys is magnetic and the breakdowns are incredible. Your father has come such a long way in terms of hip hop knowledge and appreciation. Props to you guys!
I wish my father could be this open to all different music genres, seeing this father be so emotional over Kendrick’s music truly shows how it’s for everyone and even older audiences can understand what Kendrick is trying to explain
It was actually a friend of my father who got me into Kendrick. He played Section.80 at a gathering and said this new guy has something! Safe to say he was right!
“I feel like a chip on my shoulders I feel like I'm losin' my focus I feel like I'm losin' my patience I feel like my thoughts in the basement..” my exact feelings right now.. I pray for anyone feeling the same way.. we WILL get through this!
It’s the absurd newscast line that still pisses me off to the point that I feel the aggression he brings 2 seconds after it plays. That’s a real genius, making you feel similar to what he feels
Duckworth is a top five kendrick song for me. The story telling is crazy with how the story comes full circle at the end. This song especially, just like a lot of other moments on this record, really just make you go "damn......"
"Feel" will forever be the one that makes me feel like im hearing it for the first time, this song is one of the best to exist, will never get tired of this one, everything is amazing, your dads reactions says it all.
I love the little nuances like Conner snickering when LUST started, he just knew his dad was going to love what was coming next. Such a special relationship. I can’t do this with my father, because of how he is but I can’t want to have this kinda relationship with my kid whenever that happens
Pride and Feel are my two favorites off of this album, and two of my favorite kendrick songs period. I feel (pun intended) like these two songs are the most personal on the entire record, and really go into a completely different sound and emotion all together
The structure of this album is also very cool. you have FEEL before LOYALTY, PRIDE before HUMBLE, LUST before LOVE, and the most important to the album imo, FEAR before GOD. this makes the deluxe version so much cooler because the album has a totally different feel front to back. KING KENDRICK IS COMING BACK IM SO HYPE
duckworth is the best song on the album, it has such a story and is extremely relatable for anyone who was less fortunate and made it by coincidence and work.
U don understand how important this channels becoming to me. Seen every episode yet. Feels like the perfect bridge between relistening to a favorite album of mine, or just listening to a podcast. Its brilliant. Wish I had someone 2 show my fav albums to like this, who actually HEARS it & gets excited like yall do. I could talk about music for hours. It's rare to find that common interest with someone, especially in blood. Love the content. & don't ever stop🖤
I really wish i had someone in my life that would take the time, and sit down with me, and really listen to the music i love, like you guys do. It really is beautiful to watch.
Kendrick won a Pulitzer price for literature (or poetry or both) with this album. The only music of any genre in history to ever win a Pulitzer price, ever. None before, none after and none ever will. It was certainly unique for a rapper or any musician to win an international award for literature and poetry. He is undoubtedly the best rap artist and rapper, unafraid to call out the black community and the pervasive racism and injustice of the system. That’s why he is often maligned by his own community and applauded by others who sees no colour and thus able to appreciate the truthfulness and unbiased sincerity of his message. Honestly, you never get to appreciate any of Kendrick’s albums on first listening and you need to be able to understand that he’s rhymes are lit but not easily understood from easy listening. You need to be intentional and smart enough to appreciate the nuances and subtlety of his songs. He is a generational talent.
@@PICKLEEEJUICE not surprised about that. A Pulitzer price is more for achievements in the field of education, especially literature, writing or journalism, drama. It is probably the most coveted awards in these fields of academia. The Oscars meanwhile is basically a Film and Cinematic Award. If you ask me personally, i think the Pulitzer award is much more valuable. Maybe that’s why Kendrick’s music has been added to the educational curriculum in some universities? I would think so
@@coolpandas8375 you acting like Eminem’s writing has nothing to do literature He’s known for using 5500+ different English words in his catalogue, WAY more than any other rapper/artist of all time He also had a word/term added in the dictionary and his songs have been hella studied Winning an Oscar for a rap song is much much more difficult than winning a Pulitzer Prize for an album
@@PICKLEEEJUICE i’m not making any comparisons between Em & KD. Only one has a Pulitzer though and have their work as part of an educational curriculum. Those are facts. As for winning an Oscar, other artistes have won Oscars as well. None has a Pulitzer. But that’s no diss on Eminem’s brilliance.
@@coolpandas8375 by the way Eminem’s Stan is in on the A level English literature Curriculum in the UK I’m not making any comparison either, both are great, but no other solo rapper has won a Oscar for the “best original song” Ey both geniuses but in my opinion Eminem is a bit better
I remember this album dropping while I was at Coachella in 2017 & Kendrick was headlining that weekend. Everybody in the campgrounds blasting the album after it’d just dropped.. trying to learn every word. Somehow found myself at the rail right in front of Kung-Fu Kenny himself. One of the greatest nights of my life & such a special album to me.
I was at weekend two for this and even then you could tell maybe not everyone had fully heard the album or had known all the lyrics yet but it was still HYPE. He’s gotta come back for Coachella 2023🙏🏻
That was my very first Coachella! It holds such a special place in my heart. Saw him do Family Ties with Keem W2 and crowd was INSAAAAANE, I hope he comes back to headline next year.
Personally my least favourite kendrick album, by quite a bit. I actually find it to be kinda grossly overrated. That said, kendrick’s talent is undeniable and he really is one of the all time best
This album was a moment in history. I was living in New Orleans, and just remember how impactful it was, it was everywhere. I haven't experienced that with any other artist.
What I like about LUST. is the inflections of male vs. female, the drums are incredible too & all-round a really trippy, catchy track! In an old relationship I was in, whenever my ex said "I need some water", I'd sing the chorus of this song hahaha
I like that the drums build up from being completely reversed at the start to being the right way round at the end. I think it adds to the vibe of the song
You for sure need to show him Untitled Unmastered. I’m sure he’d love the production of the TPAB “throw aways.” For it being just an 8 song demo, it’s soooo crisp and better than most artist’s albums
seeing how choked up your dad gets at some of these songs is so fun to watch. seeing someone experience this for the first time is like experiencing it for the first time again. ❣️ would love to see him react to food and liquor!
So true. I was 19 when it dropped and thought it was fire but not as good as good kid maad city. Now it's probably my favourite album of all time together with Rodeo.
@@Gamerlordpro I'm currently 19 and I didn't liked Damn. that much at first (GKMC is my favourite album of all time 😅) but I listened to it more and now I appreciate it a lot, a great album, but still currently not on my personal top 3 (1. GKMC 2. 2014FHD 3. MBDTF).
I see a lot of people saying that this is Kendrick's worst album, you can see that the guy is good, when his worst album is better than 90% of other artists' albums
Connor and Kevin, I just wanna let you know how much of a positive impact you’re having on me with your channel . Lost my dad back in September of 2021 and we had a similar musical relationship, always showing eachother new music (mostly hip hop ) and enjoying it together. Your videos kind of help me relive that bond we had in a way and I’ve just been binging the past few days man Yall are carrying RUclips right now forreal ,the chemistry between you two brings me joy and it’s truly amazing to watch. Keep up the great work and much love 💯🙌🏽
Should definitely react to Section 80 before his new album comes out. Great instrumentals and some great concepts/lyrics. One of my favourites of his after TPAB. Great reaction as always!
I remember when DAMN came out. I got home, lied down in my bed, put it on and listened to it TWICE uninterrupted, no phone, nothing. Such a great album!
DAMN is my favourite Kendrick Album, and Ik it's a hot take but DAMN for me has it all, replayability, Aggressive Rap, Chill Songs, Deep Lyrics and probably has one of the greatest Album Ender with DUCKWORTH.
It’s not a hot take at all my friend. Kendrick even said it himself that DAMN. is really a culmination of everything he’s learned from his previous albums packed into one.
TPAB was, and is, my favourite hip-hop album of this generation. But the FIRST time I heard "DNA" I literally ran around my apartment yelling and going crazy
I'ev always taken FEEL to be an allusion to a soul struggling to self-soothe/someone sitting through mental health treatment. With the repeated "I feel..." statements, the rapid swings in musical/vocal intensity, and the way Kendrick keeps coming back to the same sticking point ("a'int nobody praying for me"), it gives this vibe of listening to someone who is at their limit venting to a therapist.
You didn’t mention that this album can be played in reverse order and still make sense A couple months after this came out - Kendrick actually released another version with a reverse track list 👌🏾
I can't wait not only to experience Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers, but to watch you two experience it. Especially after having experienced so many kendrick albums as if they were new in the past couple years, it's going to be a great video like this one has been.
Kendrick went for a more experimental mainstream sound with this album, so maybe that's why people don't give this album enough credit. But his 3 album run is undeniable and I know his next album will be another phenomenal project
This album, while I still believe the other albums are better, is the most nostalgic to me. It’s the only one I remember dropping and feeling the anticipation build up. I was like 14 when it first released. Edit: Also so glad you loved FEEL. it’s so good, a top Kendrick song for me
it’s been a pleasure watching kevin become more and more versed with hip hop and seeing how open minded and respectful he is towards the artists, music and connor! hope you keep listening to music together long after making videos
you guys should do ‘awaken my love’ by Childish Gambino, it’s creative, soulful, with great instrumentals and singing. Another interesting one would be Taboo or Melt my eyez by Denzel Curry.
You should tell your dad about the deluxe edition, how the whole album is meant to be heard backwards!!!! He is gonna lose his mind!! Love you guys good work!!
@@nolanfarrell1767 there were rumors right after the release of DAMN that another Kendrick album was coming soon, sorta surprise release and entire new album. Timed had passed and the hype was dying down, until someone had a theory. That DAMN was also an album you could play in backwards order and it was still narratively correct. Thus, that was the second album.
Kendrick is an artist who I knew of mainly from the black Panther soundtrack and just heading his radio singles, and you guys doing this album is what finally made me say “fuck it” and did an entire dive into his discography and man, was I ROBBING myself. Thanks for the push.
I was 18 when I found Kendrick, I’m 29 now. My girlfriend and I watch your videos together, we laugh and sing along. This is really the perfect time to drop this reaction with the hype for the new album. A concatenation of some of my favorite things all at once.
Watching you guys reminds me of my childhood. I grew up adoring music at my dad's feet. It was always this thing *we* shared. I always loved when I could give him new music. Thank you! This is a gift. Also i hope dad gets to give Conner a few albums, but given how the videos I've watched, I am pretty sure he already did. Conner doesn't love music like this without being born into it. Just like I was.
I remember thinking the album was just okay years ago and not really liking songs like yah, xxx, loyalty, god that much but nowadays I'm realizing those song are actually fire and I can say now after all those years its absolutely great to a classic album.
Guys, straight up, y'all represent something so pure that extends beyond sharing music. Such a dope connection you're making with all of us and each other. This shit so dope. Love.
The little laugh Conner had at the beat drop is everything. He just knew what was coming and couldn’t help himself lol. I do that a lot with Kendrick, he’s so good sometimes all you can do is shake your head even on the 100th listen
33:06 wow bro kendrick is so creative i just realized how he articulated the beat with title of the song “LUST” he kept teasing the beat drop knowing we all would want it to just ride out. just like how he wants to tease the women by saying “let me put the head in”. crazy man. LUST for the beat
Hi, music business student here! I found your talk about radio interesting & I thought I'd chime in. Radio is far less important now, still kinda important but the people who listen to radio are just spoonfed anything and don't really care what is on there so long as it's "radio friendly". The reason it's good that these songs are shorter is for streaming & playlists. We have a low-attention span nowadays and not many people will be happy with a song that is over 6 minutes really, because it "ruins the playlist". Kendricks old albums were made mostly for vinyl play, so a 12 minute song works for that because it is essentially one side of a vinyl.
This album not only received a Grammy for best rap album but it also received a Pulitzer price . The significance it has cemented for Black people, the culture, and for generations to come is not enough to say how important this album is ❤ love the reaction your dad is awesome , please react to Kali Uchis anything really but if I had to choose I think your dad would gravitate towards Red Moon in Venus more ❤
CAN'T WAIT FOR THAT "REASONABLE DOUBT" REACTION! SIDE NOTE: ONE OF THE MAJOR PRODUCERS ON THIS CLASSIC ALBUM (SKI BEATS), IS FROM MY HOMETOWN- GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA.✌🏾
My 55 year old dad just randomly yells "bitch im the sandman!" And my "left stroke just went viral" all the time lol. The odd time he will come at me with the "holla bitch". Bonding with a parent over music is great and very special. He raised me on metal and rock from the 70s-80s and its my favorite music still.
I'm rewatching this video after like a year at 30:44 I love how much attention dad pays. The cut off and drop teases on LUST are the best part it's so epic dad noticed how it went in and out. Awesome job.
I can’t believe it wasn’t clarified to Kevin at the end that the last sound was the entire album being played backwards when he was trying to decipher the meaning! Needed to see his reaction to realizing that
Man Connor I have to give kudos to the editing. You hit all my favourite parts in the songs. It is essential to cut parts of the tracks to speed up the video but you do it very well and hit all the key parts which must be difficult to juggle Love you guys and thanks for doing one of my favourite albums. Can’t wait Kung-Fu Kenny’s return. He’s to the king
man i don't think i've found a reaction channel this good. the mics are podcast quality, the commentary and synergy between y'all is really great. seeing your dad get so hype had me hype lmao, love the reaction y'all!
@@genesisosuna 80 is that album that rarely gets brought up by people. There are just other more popular albums that they haven’t reacted to yet, that they probably would before section 80
This is so rare to see someone so into rap music, but be so secluded to the music where he can react to timeless tracks like they just released. keep up the awesome work!
Amazing album, I remember honestly kind of sleeping on it when it first came out, basically only listened to Love and that’s it. Years later I actually gave it a real listen and it nearly beats out TPAB for me. Feel is my favorite track, and a big part of my soundtrack for the last two years of civil unrest and pandemic here in the US.
29:00 To that point, radio may be half dead but Spotify took its place, and the ability to create playlists not only kept short songs around but even made them shorter. A lot of artists have been pushing for scattered single releases instead of full projects, and mixtapes with extremely short songs. Look at Whole Lotta Red, the longest song is exactly radio length, half don't crack 1 minute. You get pushed by the algorithm into more mixes and people are more likely to put you on their playlist instead of 10 minute songs so you get wayyy more plays.
this effect is only exaggerated by social media, especially the success of tiktok. shorter is so much easier to push for repetitive and quick media. so radio may be dead but the short song is very much alive
FEAR is an underrated song on this album and in his discography, it's incredible and every Kendrick fan has to give it a listen at least once, what a journey
This album is very cohesive! There’s a story being told from beginning to end. There’s a season on the Dissect podcast where a guy breaks down the samples and beats which were very specific to the lyrics which were also very specific. It’s a good listen, check it out when you get a chance!!
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I'm homeless at the moment. I use the free wi-fi at the local library. Watching you guys react to albums i love is one of the few highlights in my life right now. It's not as bleak as it might sound though. I guess i just wanted to express how much ya'll mean to me. Love ya'll. Keep this shit up!!!
Hell yeah man hope everything gets better soon
I hope you the best bro. Things will get better bro
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Thank you so much bro. It most definitely will. This too shall past.
Keep your head up fam. You’ll get through this shit.
instead of sitting at a library get a job you and get ya money up you bum
props to Connor. He pauses the track RIGHT at the end every time. that's skill.
shows just how many times he must've listened to them
Thanks homie
Yeahh such a small touch but it’s always super satisfying
Objection. He skipped the “shalom” at the end of FEAR.
i think u can count on ur hand how many times he’s messed up
Fun fact: This album tells two stories in one. If u listen to BLOOD. To DUCKWORTH. It tells us a story about Kendrick going from wicked to a sane man but he dies either way to a gunshot. But if u listen to DUCKWORTH. To BLOOD. It tells us that Kendrick went from sane to wicked and died either way but it was more impactful since his name gets dragged across the mud by the media after his death.
This guy is a genius bro
holy shit you’re right
Fuck back to listening it again 😭
@@1998rg lmao 😭
The normal album is the path to wickedness. This was the path where anthony killed ducky and kendrick grew up without a father. He dies in a gunfight from lack of his father’s teachings. Backwards he takes the path of weakness. Anthony let ducky live and kendrick grew up with a great upbringing. He dies in blood anyway due to his hospitality. You choose how he dies. “Damned if i do, Damned if i dont.”
I'm glad Baby Keem's cousin is getting more exposure, glad to see an unknown artist being brought up and more recognized because of Baby Keem's reach 🙏🙏
Atleast he got a little bit of buzz after Keem gave him that Family Ties feature. That was pretty nice of him
I love this comment section
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@@Bluebandit519 hey we have the same last name lol 👀
I don’t care how many times I hear it, that “GIMME SOME GANJA” sample still goes hard
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Gimme Gimme Gimme Gimme Gimme Gimme Gimme Gimme Gimme Gimme
GIMME GIMME GIMME GIMME GIMME GIMME
Goosebumps EVERY time
@@CielodeAurora GIMME SOME GANJA
Watching your dad listen to DNA you can really see how he’s kind of grown into liking hip hop more than just a musical level but on a genre level. The head bobs really capture it.
I noticed that too 😅
My favorite part of watching people react to music is seeing them find the artistry in hip hop that they might not have considered before
DNA was so hard…..
@@anasfallatah4259 yy
To this day I have still never heard anyone rap as hard as Kendrick did on the DNA beat switch
There’s a reason this channel is doing so good. It’s the authentic father son relationship a lot of us fatherless boys desire.
No pun intended, but "DAMN"
FACTS
@@wshbbq(Charlie Heat Version)
DAMN.
goddamn.
When Dad was already bumpin to the intro to “BLOOD” which is borderline silence, you know he’s gonna like the album
Amp’d 😤😤😤
bro its amazing, honestly my favourite track lol
@@thatoneguywhosaysbyethenwa1720 i also love it so much
Every time Rihanna guests on a track, your dad loves it. You gotta do ANTI.
Exactly why won’t he just listen and let his dad react to the album 🙄
i second anti
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PLEASE do anti he will love it
@@denzellucas609 maybe he will maybe he don't you don't pay anything to them
This channel is a godsend. The chemistry between you guys is magnetic and the breakdowns are incredible. Your father has come such a long way in terms of hip hop knowledge and appreciation. Props to you guys!
Need them to do Black on Both Sides next!
like they were family, right?
@@luc-jy4yy food and liquor too
@@luc-jy4yy YES they have to!!
@@wookielilde Nah I wouldn’t go that far
I wish my father could be this open to all different music genres, seeing this father be so emotional over Kendrick’s music truly shows how it’s for everyone and even older audiences can understand what Kendrick is trying to explain
It was actually a friend of my father who got me into Kendrick. He played Section.80 at a gathering and said this new guy has something! Safe to say he was right!
“I feel like a chip on my shoulders
I feel like I'm losin' my focus
I feel like I'm losin' my patience
I feel like my thoughts in the basement..”
my exact feelings right now.. I pray for anyone feeling the same way.. we WILL get through this!
I been there homie and it gets better if you're willing to put in the effort. Sometimes knowing you ain't the only one can help
Maaaan i read your comment and wept like hell .. idk why .. we are gonna get through this shit
@@AhmedMRagbI did too 😔
We going to be alright🗣️🗣️
5 years later and that DNA beat switch still gives me goosebumps
His goosebumps verse still give me goosebumps
It’s the absurd newscast line that still pisses me off to the point that I feel the aggression he brings 2 seconds after it plays. That’s a real genius, making you feel similar to what he feels
That and the maad city switch up was so crazy live at the damn tour 😩🔥
First time I heard DNA I rewinded the beat switch bout 15 times j to hear it over and over and over, hardest beat switch I’ve ever heard
Hardest beat switch ever the beat was literally getting beat tf up like a punching bag he went super saiyan lol
Duckworth is a top five kendrick song for me. The story telling is crazy with how the story comes full circle at the end. This song especially, just like a lot of other moments on this record, really just make you go "damn......"
Oh, Lamar
@@christophermoreno1615 Hail Mary and marijuana, times is hard
@@user-oq3in5pz3d Pray with the hooligans, shadows all in the dark
@@christophermoreno1615 imagine he says “oklama” and we been thinking it’s “oh Lamar”
100%
Fear is the best song on the whole album. The hook is so powerful. Lyrics on point.
FACTS
duckworth >
@@sondersonics7534 xxx and fear imo but pride is 3rd
i agree, fear is a great song. but in my own personal opinion it’s LUST, XXX, and then LOYALTY
Feel to me is the best song on the album
"Feel" will forever be the one that makes me feel like im hearing it for the first time, this song is one of the best to exist, will never get tired of this one, everything is amazing, your dads reactions says it all.
Me too, most impactful song of DAMN for me
Feel is definitely my top 3 Kendrick song such great lyricism
Word.
EVERY.SINGLE.TIME
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I love the little nuances like Conner snickering when LUST started, he just knew his dad was going to love what was coming next. Such a special relationship. I can’t do this with my father, because of how he is but I can’t want to have this kinda relationship with my kid whenever that happens
I was thinking the exact same thing
@@grahamc.3940 and I was thinking the exact same thing too
@@frejalms so was i, i was also thinking the same thing
@@edjones4188 literally exactly what I was thinking
This was the exact same thing i was thinking about
"Feel" is the song that will forever be have an impact to me. It's the lyrics, it's the voice of kendrick, it feels like it's talking to me.
Pride hits different for me and idk why
Pride and Feel are my two favorites off of this album, and two of my favorite kendrick songs period. I feel (pun intended) like these two songs are the most personal on the entire record, and really go into a completely different sound and emotion all together
@@krook17 nah FEAR is definitely the most personal one…
@@Black-vi3zg true.....delves into his truama and self realization
this Kendrick Lamar guy is pretty good, he should win lots of Grammys for his music some day!
He has..
@@KahYAHlahYAH woosh
@@KahYAHlahYAH joke
Nah he deserves a Pulitzer even though no rapper has got it before
@@KahYAHlahYAH 🤦🏿♂️
His dad's reactions to "DNA" was everything for me! Still feel this way with each listen.
To this day I envy anybody that gets to hear DNA for the first time
@@drgw99 I've only just noticed how immaculate the bassline is in the second half of DNA
@@drgw99 listen to one of those RUclipsrs who do just my voice videos. It gives you the experience of first listen
This albums called Damn for a reason. It’s the first thing you say once you’ve heard it for the first time. Amazing album. Loved this reaction guys. 👍
“Well actually it’s called DAMN. because it’s short for damnation” - 🤓
@@AverageMfDoomEnjoyer Nahhh I say "DAMN!" everytime i listen to this album that's why it's called damn.
The structure of this album is also very cool. you have FEEL before LOYALTY, PRIDE before HUMBLE, LUST before LOVE, and the most important to the album imo, FEAR before GOD. this makes the deluxe version so much cooler because the album has a totally different feel front to back. KING KENDRICK IS COMING BACK IM SO HYPE
I read in the somewhere right now I don’t remember where it says that you have to hear this album from the last track to the first
@@aymenadil7884 There’s a version of the album you can download that has the songs in reverse and ithe album has a completely different vibe
@@O1L3Rfan the collectors version is in reverse and it's the only version I've ever listened to, I love it so much for some reason!
@@iked3702thats the bad ending dog 😂
@@Blaze15086 *dawg
Really appreciate the love for FEEL. Seriously one of Kendrick's best songs ever.
i always skipped FEEL. until once i forgot to skip it, and now i love it
For real, song is surreal
Big fax
Ya I always skipped it since the beat isn't really my type of thing, then one time I listened to the first line...
the last verse is just a shot of goosebumps straight to the veins man.. so good
duckworth is the best song on the album, it has such a story and is extremely relatable for anyone who was less fortunate and made it by coincidence and work.
U don understand how important this channels becoming to me. Seen every episode yet. Feels like the perfect bridge between relistening to a favorite album of mine, or just listening to a podcast. Its brilliant. Wish I had someone 2 show my fav albums to like this, who actually HEARS it & gets excited like yall do. I could talk about music for hours. It's rare to find that common interest with someone, especially in blood. Love the content. & don't ever stop🖤
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Completely agree with u bro
I really wish i had someone in my life that would take the time, and sit down with me, and really listen to the music i love, like you guys do. It really is beautiful to watch.
For real I can’t even text someone to listen to a track they just won’t do it lol let alone actually sit with me and vibe
We are in a era of time of not listening. Its all about what slaps for 15sec for a tik tok video.
I feel this every day. You’ll find that person don’t worry
me too bro, me too :(
Kendrick won a Pulitzer price for literature (or poetry or both) with this album. The only music of any genre in history to ever win a Pulitzer price, ever. None before, none after and none ever will. It was certainly unique for a rapper or any musician to win an international award for literature and poetry. He is undoubtedly the best rap artist and rapper, unafraid to call out the black community and the pervasive racism and injustice of the system. That’s why he is often maligned by his own community and applauded by others who sees no colour and thus able to appreciate the truthfulness and unbiased sincerity of his message. Honestly, you never get to appreciate any of Kendrick’s albums on first listening and you need to be able to understand that he’s rhymes are lit but not easily understood from easy listening. You need to be intentional and smart enough to appreciate the nuances and subtlety of his songs. He is a generational talent.
Its definetly Eminem though, he won a fucking Oscar for a Rap song
Many people didin't even know what a Pulitzer Prize was until kendrick won it
@@PICKLEEEJUICE not surprised about that. A Pulitzer price is more for achievements in the field of education, especially literature, writing or journalism, drama. It is probably the most coveted awards in these fields of academia. The Oscars meanwhile is basically a Film and Cinematic Award. If you ask me personally, i think the Pulitzer award is much more valuable. Maybe that’s why Kendrick’s music has been added to the educational curriculum in some universities? I would think so
@@coolpandas8375 you acting like Eminem’s writing has nothing to do literature
He’s known for using 5500+ different English words in his catalogue, WAY more than any other rapper/artist of all time
He also had a word/term added in the dictionary and his songs have been hella studied
Winning an Oscar for a rap song is much much more difficult than winning a Pulitzer Prize for an album
@@PICKLEEEJUICE i’m not making any comparisons between Em & KD. Only one has a Pulitzer though and have their work as part of an educational curriculum. Those are facts. As for winning an Oscar, other artistes have won Oscars as well. None has a Pulitzer. But that’s no diss on Eminem’s brilliance.
@@coolpandas8375 by the way Eminem’s Stan is in on the A level English literature Curriculum in the UK
I’m not making any comparison either, both are great, but no other solo rapper has won a Oscar for the “best original song”
Ey both geniuses but in my opinion Eminem is a bit better
I remember this album dropping while I was at Coachella in 2017 & Kendrick was headlining that weekend. Everybody in the campgrounds blasting the album after it’d just dropped.. trying to learn every word. Somehow found myself at the rail right in front of Kung-Fu Kenny himself. One of the greatest nights of my life & such a special album to me.
I was at weekend two for this and even then you could tell maybe not everyone had fully heard the album or had known all the lyrics yet but it was still HYPE. He’s gotta come back for Coachella 2023🙏🏻
@@athenakay Awesome.. I truly hope he does, going regardless.
That was my very first Coachella! It holds such a special place in my heart. Saw him do Family Ties with Keem W2 and crowd was INSAAAAANE, I hope he comes back to headline next year.
@@nicolasubi That’s so dope! I went weekend 1, Keem was fire I’m sad Kendrick didn’t come out then too lmao.. I’m glad you had fun though!
@@nicolasubi bro same! Kendrick coming out was so hype, been rewatching videos for the past couple days!
Pride, XXX, and Duckworth are all some of my favorite Kendrick songs. This whole album is great and I’m hoping Kevin enjoys it as much as I do!
DUCKWORTH IS SOO GOOD, the samples on that song are amazing
u should check melodic blue and the sailor then it was produce by the same person.. Bekon
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Gotta get LUST in there as well
dude this are my 3 favorite tracks too, that’s crazy
he perfectly describes the feeling of FEEL, one of my favorite tracks ever, literally an out of body experience
I'm envious of your father, it's like he is the only guy getting a Kendrick double album between this video and the abum dropping in 1 month
I wish I could re live me listening to them
Bob the poppop is too
He’s drppping an album in a month?! 😭🙌
@@ladybirdx yep announced it on twitter :) May 18th I think
@@guywhocommentsoneverything I love his videos
People forget how amazing of an album DAMN is cause it's always outshined by GKMC and TPAB. Personally my favorite Kendrick album. Loved the reaction!
That’s what makes Kendrick special, all of his albums are so good and unique it’s hard to pick a favorite, each album just has its own mood and tone
Same! My favourite!
I prefer DAMN over TPAB
@@M360-w6o i respect your opinion but god might not gaze upon your soul so kindly
Personally my least favourite kendrick album, by quite a bit. I actually find it to be kinda grossly overrated. That said, kendrick’s talent is undeniable and he really is one of the all time best
This album was a moment in history. I was living in New Orleans, and just remember how impactful it was, it was everywhere. I haven't experienced that with any other artist.
Sure is a classic
bro when this album dropped you couldn't go anywhere near the city without hearing a track XD
@@beatmeattt Lol by the night of the first day it was out I felt like it had been out months already.
DNA making you teary eyed on first listen means you’re a true hip hop fan.
What I like about LUST. is the inflections of male vs. female, the drums are incredible too & all-round a really trippy, catchy track! In an old relationship I was in, whenever my ex said "I need some water", I'd sing the chorus of this song hahaha
I like that the drums build up from being completely reversed at the start to being the right way round at the end. I think it adds to the vibe of the song
"Let me put the head in" makes me uncomfortable tho.
@@taggartblake “LET ME PUT THE HEEEEAAAD IIIINNNNN”
@@taggartblake my favorite part 😂
I would give anything to listen to PRIDE. for the first time again. Absolute magic. Eargasm or whatever it’s called
DAMN. i really forgot how much I liked this album, haven't spun it in a while. This video made me go back and listen to it again.
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You for sure need to show him Untitled Unmastered. I’m sure he’d love the production of the TPAB “throw aways.” For it being just an 8 song demo, it’s soooo crisp and better than most artist’s albums
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seeing how choked up your dad gets at some of these songs is so fun to watch. seeing someone experience this for the first time is like experiencing it for the first time again. ❣️
would love to see him react to food and liquor!
That’s a great album.. they’ve gotta do that and The Cool.
Food and liquor 2 would also be good
The DAMN tour was one of the most impressive live performances I’m proud to say I attended
Can't agree more with u.
Wish I could've experienced it. If it comes close to the mr. morale tour i already know it was heavenly
FEEL. is one of my favorite tracks of all time. Truly a masterpiece
This is a timeless album. It hits different the older you get.
So true. I was 19 when it dropped and thought it was fire but not as good as good kid maad city. Now it's probably my favourite album of all time together with Rodeo.
@@Gamerlordpro I'm currently 19 and I didn't liked Damn. that much at first (GKMC is my favourite album of all time 😅) but I listened to it more and now I appreciate it a lot, a great album, but still currently not on my personal top 3 (1. GKMC 2. 2014FHD 3. MBDTF).
I see a lot of people saying that this is Kendrick's worst album, you can see that the guy is good, when his worst album is better than 90% of other artists' albums
It hits different once you know the full story
i really want a playlist video from your dad, where he shows his favorites songs from all the albuns he listened with us...
Yeah a Kevin hip hop playlist on Spotify would be great
I second this
Duckworth probably a top 10 Song of all time for me. The Last Lines With „you take two Strangers“ etc. gives me Goosebumbs Every Single time
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Connor and Kevin, I just wanna let you know how much of a positive impact you’re having on me with your channel . Lost my dad back in September of 2021 and we had a similar musical relationship, always showing eachother new music (mostly hip hop ) and enjoying it together. Your videos kind of help me relive that bond we had in a way and I’ve just been binging the past few days man Yall are carrying RUclips right now forreal ,the chemistry between you two brings me joy and it’s truly amazing to watch. Keep up the great work and much love 💯🙌🏽
Sorry for your loss man. Hope your 2022 is better than your 2021
@@Crybaby-Media Thanks man same to you ❤️
I got so excited for this video. Almost as excited as I think I’ll be for Mr. Morale and The Big Steppers. You guys are great, keep up the great work
this is my most listened to album of all time. Not my favorite, but for some reason I constantly go back to it.
same!!!!!!!!!
Doesn't it kinda become one of your favourites if you keep coming back to it? Or am I wrong?
@@anagh9313 I think he means that he thinks there are better albums, but this one is what he listens to more
it for sure has the most replay value out of any kendrick album
where do you check your most listened to album
2:47 what is bro bopping to 😭
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Should definitely react to Section 80 before his new album comes out. Great instrumentals and some great concepts/lyrics. One of my favourites of his after TPAB. Great reaction as always!
HiiPower is crazy good on that one
@@Skitz0frenix Need more kendrick on Cole beats!
Absolutely! My personal favorite
Section 80 is my favorite piece from Kendrick. 🐐
And listen to the Black Panther album, maybe not as a reaction but to keep track on what has happened since Damn
Kendrick Is just too good and too consistent, just on a different level
he's the goat
He not consistent 😂 it’s been 5 years
@@Pryeclipse he’s talking ab quality wise not release dates
Russ is way better
@@brandyn9706 Every Time Kendrick Drops, its always worth the wait
I remember when DAMN came out. I got home, lied down in my bed, put it on and listened to it TWICE uninterrupted, no phone, nothing. Such a great album!
DAMN is my favourite Kendrick Album, and Ik it's a hot take but DAMN for me has it all, replayability, Aggressive Rap, Chill Songs, Deep Lyrics and probably has one of the greatest Album Ender with DUCKWORTH.
W for having an opinion
Well I respect your opinion, all of Kendrick’s albums have these lol
It’s not a hot take at all my friend. Kendrick even said it himself that DAMN. is really a culmination of everything he’s learned from his previous albums packed into one.
TPAB was, and is, my favourite hip-hop album of this generation. But the FIRST time I heard "DNA" I literally ran around my apartment yelling and going crazy
Exact same but this album has aged like a fine wine
I remember junior year of hs this album was everywhere lol
I think TPAB is his best album and has his best songs, but the beat switch on DNA is sonic gold.
This album is just so good even after 5 years. It's got me through some hard and I mean really hard times. Especially FEAR.
I'ev always taken FEEL to be an allusion to a soul struggling to self-soothe/someone sitting through mental health treatment. With the repeated "I feel..." statements, the rapid swings in musical/vocal intensity, and the way Kendrick keeps coming back to the same sticking point ("a'int nobody praying for me"), it gives this vibe of listening to someone who is at their limit venting to a therapist.
bro that song transformed me
You can see the impact of “feel” making him compare Kendrick to Whitney is iconic and definitely giving props where it’s due. Legends in the making!
And Kendrick loves Whitney too. He's on his way to immortality too.
Just laughed out loud at the fact that that Kendrick briefly made Kevin cry simply because of how good he is lmaooo you guys are awesome
You didn’t mention that this album can be played in reverse order and still make sense
A couple months after this came out - Kendrick actually released another version with a reverse track list 👌🏾
You can loop the backwards and regular versions together and it works. Infinite damn. Loooooop
@@TOAST-FACEKILLAH Jheez! What a time to be alive
@@TOAST-FACEKILLAH I heard that in Caleb city’s voice xD
Cant wait for Mr Morale and the Big Steppers. About to have my life changed
he's gonna have the next 40 years in a chokehold
I can't wait not only to experience Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers, but to watch you two experience it. Especially after having experienced so many kendrick albums as if they were new in the past couple years, it's going to be a great video like this one has been.
Kendrick went for a more experimental mainstream sound with this album, so maybe that's why people don't give this album enough credit. But his 3 album run is undeniable and I know his next album will be another phenomenal project
This album, while I still believe the other albums are better, is the most nostalgic to me. It’s the only one I remember dropping and feeling the anticipation build up. I was like 14 when it first released.
Edit: Also so glad you loved FEEL. it’s so good, a top Kendrick song for me
kendricks chillest but beautiful song
Fuck this comment makes me feel old and I’m not even old
I was reading this and was like “damn he was 14 that’s so young” then I thought and realized i was 15 WTF WHY DID TIME FLY
Wow...
Good to see a youngin appreciate music like this🔥🔥
In terms of objective quality I'd def put TPAB leagues above DAMN, but DAMN will always be my personal favorite
it’s been a pleasure watching kevin become more and more versed with hip hop and seeing how open minded and respectful he is towards the artists, music and connor! hope you keep listening to music together long after making videos
Can’t believe it’s been 5 years since this masterpiece dropped. Time flys 😭💙
So crazy fam
you guys should do ‘awaken my love’ by Childish Gambino, it’s creative, soulful, with great instrumentals and singing. Another interesting one would be Taboo or Melt my eyez by Denzel Curry.
Loved MMESYF what an album
melt my eyes deff
Can't wait to hear Kevin's reaction to California lol
the other album by Childish Gambino in the background already gives me hope that they will get to his discography at some point!
@@LauKungPow SHE WANT TO HANG WIT DC FLY😩
Dad's reactions are so refreshing to see, I can tell he gets it. Just proves we're all more connected than they want us to realize.
You should tell your dad about the deluxe edition, how the whole album is meant to be heard backwards!!!! He is gonna lose his mind!! Love you guys good work!!
Wait what?
@@nolanfarrell1767 there were rumors right after the release of DAMN that another Kendrick album was coming soon, sorta surprise release and entire new album. Timed had passed and the hype was dying down, until someone had a theory. That DAMN was also an album you could play in backwards order and it was still narratively correct. Thus, that was the second album.
@@nolanfarrell1767 if you look for damn collectors edition you’ll see it’s basically damn but the songs are in reverse order.
@@footballgirl48 i never noticed that 🤯
I never saw that. I always thougt sonething is odd between the albums. But never read the titles
FEEL, FEAR, DUCKWORTH, XXX, LUST my top 5 favourites songs in this album especially *FEAR* .masterful
Kendrick is an artist who I knew of mainly from the black Panther soundtrack and just heading his radio singles, and you guys doing this album is what finally made me say “fuck it” and did an entire dive into his discography and man, was I ROBBING myself. Thanks for the push.
FEEL. Is such a special song, goosebumps everytime
I was 18 when I found Kendrick, I’m 29 now. My girlfriend and I watch your videos together, we laugh and sing along. This is really the perfect time to drop this reaction with the hype for the new album. A concatenation of some of my favorite things all at once.
Damn, when I discovered Kendrick I was 11, I’m about to be 22 now. I’m thankful I found his music at the age I did
Watching you guys reminds me of my childhood. I grew up adoring music at my dad's feet. It was always this thing *we* shared. I always loved when I could give him new music.
Thank you! This is a gift. Also i hope dad gets to give Conner a few albums, but given how the videos I've watched, I am pretty sure he already did.
Conner doesn't love music like this without being born into it. Just like I was.
I was hoping you guys would do this. Especially because of the new album coming. Love your videos❤️💪🏾
Love the chaos of XXX such an underrated song. And as everyone else has commented, glad you guys love feel. My favorite track on the album.
Your dad always comes in with such an open mind and that’s what really makes the reactions so good
The fact that this album is chronologically in reverse blows my mind every time..
there is not a single song on this album that isn’t a 10/10. such a masterpiece
Ok not that much d-riding
I remember thinking the album was just okay years ago and not really liking songs like yah, xxx, loyalty, god that much but nowadays I'm realizing those song are actually fire and I can say now after all those years its absolutely great to a classic album.
Humble, God, Yah are trash
eh humble isnt very good
youre so quirky and different@@osmar328
Guys, straight up, y'all represent something so pure that extends beyond sharing music. Such a dope connection you're making with all of us and each other. This shit so dope. Love.
The little laugh Conner had at the beat drop is everything. He just knew what was coming and couldn’t help himself lol. I do that a lot with Kendrick, he’s so good sometimes all you can do is shake your head even on the 100th listen
33:06 wow bro kendrick is so creative i just realized how he articulated the beat with title of the song “LUST” he kept teasing the beat drop knowing we all would want it to just ride out. just like how he wants to tease the women by saying “let me put the head in”. crazy man. LUST for the beat
Hi, music business student here! I found your talk about radio interesting & I thought I'd chime in.
Radio is far less important now, still kinda important but the people who listen to radio are just spoonfed anything and don't really care what is on there so long as it's "radio friendly". The reason it's good that these songs are shorter is for streaming & playlists. We have a low-attention span nowadays and not many people will be happy with a song that is over 6 minutes really, because it "ruins the playlist". Kendricks old albums were made mostly for vinyl play, so a 12 minute song works for that because it is essentially one side of a vinyl.
I LOVE Connor's fit in this video, there's something about it, very cohesive.
fr, nobody ever mentions how fire my guy's fits are
Connor drip is so clean
This album not only received a Grammy for best rap album but it also received a Pulitzer price . The significance it has cemented for Black people, the culture, and for generations to come is not enough to say how important this album is ❤ love the reaction your dad is awesome , please react to Kali Uchis anything really but if I had to choose I think your dad would gravitate towards Red Moon in Venus more ❤
CAN'T WAIT FOR THAT "REASONABLE DOUBT" REACTION! SIDE NOTE: ONE OF THE MAJOR PRODUCERS ON THIS CLASSIC ALBUM (SKI BEATS), IS FROM MY HOMETOWN- GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA.✌🏾
We need that reasonable doubt!!
My 55 year old dad just randomly yells "bitch im the sandman!" And my "left stroke just went viral" all the time lol. The odd time he will come at me with the "holla bitch". Bonding with a parent over music is great and very special. He raised me on metal and rock from the 70s-80s and its my favorite music still.
I'm rewatching this video after like a year at 30:44 I love how much attention dad pays. The cut off and drop teases on LUST are the best part it's so epic dad noticed how it went in and out. Awesome job.
I can’t believe it wasn’t clarified to Kevin at the end that the last sound was the entire album being played backwards when he was trying to decipher the meaning! Needed to see his reaction to realizing that
Man Connor I have to give kudos to the editing. You hit all my favourite parts in the songs. It is essential to cut parts of the tracks to speed up the video but you do it very well and hit all the key parts which must be difficult to juggle
Love you guys and thanks for doing one of my favourite albums. Can’t wait Kung-Fu Kenny’s return. He’s to the king
man i don't think i've found a reaction channel this good. the mics are podcast quality, the commentary and synergy between y'all is really great. seeing your dad get so hype had me hype lmao, love the reaction y'all!
I've been waiting for this. So glad you guys are doing it in preparation for the new Kendrick album.
Section .80 soon?
As cool as that would be, I doubt they react to 80
@@ucheifedigbo8272 why not?
@@genesisosuna i wonder
@@genesisosuna 80 is that album that rarely gets brought up by people. There are just other more popular albums that they haven’t reacted to yet, that they probably would before section 80
@@ucheifedigbo8272 you said it like they wouldn't react to it at all.
This is so rare to see someone so into rap music, but be so secluded to the music where he can react to timeless tracks like they just released. keep up the awesome work!
It’s like Kendricks voice is another instrument. Tempo changes and all. It’s amazing.
I've heard this album so many times and this channel still finds a way to reframe it in my mind.
I got to see Kendrick Lamar perform this album in his hometown. The energy was incredible I wish I could relive that day.
Smoking and listening to LUST is so real he knows what's up
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Amazing album, I remember honestly kind of sleeping on it when it first came out, basically only listened to Love and that’s it. Years later I actually gave it a real listen and it nearly beats out TPAB for me. Feel is my favorite track, and a big part of my soundtrack for the last two years of civil unrest and pandemic here in the US.
29:00 To that point, radio may be half dead but Spotify took its place, and the ability to create playlists not only kept short songs around but even made them shorter. A lot of artists have been pushing for scattered single releases instead of full projects, and mixtapes with extremely short songs. Look at Whole Lotta Red, the longest song is exactly radio length, half don't crack 1 minute. You get pushed by the algorithm into more mixes and people are more likely to put you on their playlist instead of 10 minute songs so you get wayyy more plays.
this effect is only exaggerated by social media, especially the success of tiktok. shorter is so much easier to push for repetitive and quick media. so radio may be dead but the short song is very much alive
FEAR is an underrated song on this album and in his discography, it's incredible and every Kendrick fan has to give it a listen at least once, what a journey
Fr probably the best on the album and at least top 15 Kendrick
IVE BEEN WAITING SO LONG FOR THIS
This album is very cohesive! There’s a story being told from beginning to end. There’s a season on the Dissect podcast where a guy breaks down the samples and beats which were very specific to the lyrics which were also very specific. It’s a good listen, check it out when you get a chance!!