OK SO LETS CLEAR UP MY STANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING: there are better lyrical pens than kendrick. Lupe is the greatest lyricist of all time imo. then theres black thought, em, Royce, Andre 3k, Aesop rock, etc etc etc BUT... I was talking about the sound of the lyrics being reminiscent of CLASSICAL poetry like Robert frost, Whitman, Edgar Allan poe, Lang huge, Keats, Yeats, etc etc K dot is not the best lyrical rapper (again thats Lupe imo) but, to me at least, he is the one that uses the most classical techniques when it comes to the poetic structure of his verses for example: elegies, narrative poetry, long form soliloquies, dissonance to enhance pain, assonance aka slant rhymes, anaphora aka repeating segments of words, etc etc people are better emcees, but imo, theres no better poet...ESPECIALLY at the level of success k dot has obtained.
It’s Quality over Quantity. I’ll give Kendrick as much time as he needs. He’s 4 for 4 rn with Section80, GKMC, TPAB & DAMN. The guy only drops classics. Give him his time and his roses. So excited for his next drop
@@TheThirdErnest I totally agree to you brother . Same was my first thoughts when I heard the song.. I was like yes now it's gonna end now Kendrick or busta will jump but it's too long and killed my patience
I am going to give all the artist you name a pass because they write their own songs/ lyrics unlike Drake who drop every 6-9mth because he had ghost writers. I’m a fan of Drake but Drake is not Kendrick. So if it takes a little time for Bruno RiRi Kendrick they earned their pass to take their time
@@luka22772 If you watch him perform live, it becomes clear he doesn't need to punch in to get through a verse like this. His live performances are incredible.
He also did some reactions about some of Lupe's songs. Lupe is just a more complex Kendrick Lamar, while Kendrick is far more accessible than Lupe cause he's more digestable. Goats for different reasons!
@@treredding5556 how so? Tell me a song from Kendrick that is as complex as Adoration of Magi, Failure, Mural Jr, Dumb it Down or Mazinger? I'll wait... but, I guess I'ma have to wait for a long time cause Kendrick doesn't have songs that are in the same complexity field as some of Lupe's songs. Kendrick is more of a poet, Lupe transcends that.
@@herivaldoagostinho1694 nowhere near the complexity of AOM, Body of Work or even Drill Music in Zion (the song). As I said years ago, they're both goats for different reasons!
I would much rather Kendrick drop occasionally than every year. Otherwise you risk burning out and retiring because you've gotten stuck. But then again, some artists never run out of material because they are constantly mastering their craft. While I agree that I wish Kendrick would drop more, I have to say it's better than him dropping constantly and then burning out which is what your seeing from some of these lyrical artists cause they constantly dropped stuff then rose to popularity and they hit a block. But Cole, Kendrick get the pass because they don't have to drop back to back to back for us to know they're legends. They've solidified themselves, and I'd much rather them drop rarely than risk putting out something they aren't happy with or is not great, hopefully that makes sense lol.
@@TheThirdErnest yeah, 2 years is definitely fine with me but anything longer than that, and you're gonna have to keep reminding people "you're top dog". I'm saying that in regards to new people as for those of us who listen to Kendrick it just becomes a little disheartening not hearing from him for 4+ years lol.
Soooo many great lyricists BUT there are those who are also complex, poetic while creating great music and those are Nas, Lupe, Black Thought, KDot, Em to name a few
The whole ELE2 is worth a reaction, I think. Certainly the intro with Rakim, and "Don't Go" with Q-Tip at least. Throw "Czar" ft M.O.P in there too. Buss a Buss is one of the few who can get any of these artists back behind a microphone these days. (Gold stars are still available to anyone who can gt Ricky D to do anything). Even the Mariah joint is nostalgic as hell. I think Busta brings some good energy in this project.
Loved your explanation of Kendrick as a lyricist. I’ve always thought of Kendrick as a morph J Cole and Lupe Fiasco. Tells stories with heart and soul like J Cole yet has the complex rhyme schemes and cadence much like Lupe Fiasco. In other words, Kendrick can spit lyrical miracles while telling an insanely impactful story
Btw i thought busta's slow bars were so much more hard hitting then his "fast iconic bars" that 4 bar budda line gave me chills there both lyrically gods idc 🔥
Gotta react to more Kendrick Lamar, even if you already listened to his music :) Kendrick's music is dope~ But yeah it's been a while since the dude dropped anything LOL. Yeah Idk what it is about Kendrick, but he is definitely different as a lyricist that makes his music stand out really well~
Reaction is Boss!! WoW, legitimately illuminating commentary and comparison analysis!! Fire reaction!!! p.s. love m.j's voice, FIRE words! 100! #BUSTARHYMES #OG #KENDRICKLAMAR #Poetry
Its crazy that stevie Knights reaction getting more views than this 1 and yet this guy is just so mich better at breaking things down for you Best reactor on RUclips for sure
One of the greatest(Some here are saying he is not a poet) has once said - "See I'm a poet to some, a regular modern day Shakespeare Jesus Christ the King of these Latter Day Saints here To shatter the picture in which of that as they paint me As a monger of hate and Satan a scatter-brained atheist"
Idk if you take request from comments still but would love to see your thoughts/reactions on acts like RTJ (Run the Jewels), Danny Brown, JID, MF DOOM, and Freddie Gibbs! Been waiting on some Kendrick love on this channel, great to see it!
Kendrick can take his time because he crafts in depth conceptual albums. That's always been his thing. A true album maker in an age of singles. One of the main things I love about him as an artist. I love that you admitted that Kendrick's verse was just too much to dissect on the first listen. It was for me too, that's why I came here 🤣 That's how I feel with a lot of Lupe's music too! I great video. I'd love to see you break it down once you've had some time to think about!
DAMN! thats the damn on the last album. Thank you for explaining Kendrick. Hope we got Kendrick album as a Christmast 🎁 !!! his doin' alot rn, be pation cus too much shit will come for us and we can't handle it for sure 😂🔥🔥
That’s bs because Kendrick is younger than ti lol I just think ti really hasn’t put out anything good in a min. Idk maybe he felt pressure or something
He didn't decline doing a song with him. He declined doing a verzus battle. Are you even familiar with the verzus battles and what they are? Please have your facts straight before you try to enlighten people.
Just got something to say. When you break down alot of bars in one go, I would really apreciate if you go back few seconds for me to identify what you were saying in the actual song. I love your reactions tho, keep up your passion even if its your job now !!
You mentioned it hear man but why haven't you broken down Lupe's - Mural already!!!!??? I've been waiting years for a top tier reactor to do that one and no one's touched it yet lmao. You're the Lupe guy tho so I'm dying to get your reaction
Loved the vid, as for what rappers pen is up their with Kendrick, I gotta go with Lupe, and Lupe is higher imo. Also, if you're looking for something to break down, you should do a reaction to "Oswin Benjamin has the best freestyle of the year as he murders 9 beats for 10 minutes" Easily one of the best freestyles ever, and his lyricism is up there with the best.
Lupe the goat lyricist in my book but still k dot can be a little more poetic than Lupe in terms of poetry like Edgar Alan poe, Shakespeare, tennyson, etc. like classic poetry
@@TheThirdErnest I can definitely agree with that. This is one of the many reasons I love your channel, have you considered doing a Mural breakdown on you channel? I think that would be amazing. Also, I think you'd love that Oswin Benjamin freestyle, he reminds me a bit of Lupe with how intricate his lyricism is
I can't believe Busta's best lines in this song were never even mentioned in this review, I wonder why. TheThirdErnest have a keen eye and ear for details, yet he chose not even mention/highlight those BARS like many other who reviewed this song.....
OK SO LETS CLEAR UP MY STANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING:
there are better lyrical pens than kendrick. Lupe is the greatest lyricist of all time imo. then theres black thought, em, Royce, Andre 3k, Aesop rock, etc etc etc
BUT... I was talking about the sound of the lyrics being reminiscent of CLASSICAL poetry like Robert frost, Whitman, Edgar Allan poe, Lang huge, Keats, Yeats, etc etc
K dot is not the best lyrical rapper (again thats Lupe imo) but, to me at least, he is the one that uses the most classical techniques when it comes to the poetic structure of his verses for example:
elegies, narrative poetry, long form soliloquies, dissonance to enhance pain, assonance aka slant rhymes, anaphora aka repeating segments of words, etc etc
people are better emcees, but imo, theres no better poet...ESPECIALLY at the level of success k dot has obtained.
Thoughts on Crooked I amd his lyricism? Because its fire and I CAN'T WAIT for you to dive into KXNG CROOKED. Hes got a deep catalog. Peace ✌
I would rank 2Pac the Greatest lyricist of all time and he was also a great poet. He INFLUENCE K.Dot !
@@charlescarter1859
Very misunderstood poet
Aesop well he does have something. But he also doesn't use his full potential.
@@stressfreepaperchase3215 i dont think he was misunderstood as a artist just people in general didnt take heed to what he was talking bout
It’s Quality over Quantity. I’ll give Kendrick as much time as he needs. He’s 4 for 4 rn with Section80, GKMC, TPAB & DAMN. The guy only drops classics. Give him his time and his roses. So excited for his next drop
5 for 5 with mr morale
This album is a whole vibe that 90s feel and this took him 11 years to write and put together
Non-fiction nail on the head this is best album ive heard in a min pure art
It don't matter if Kendrick drops every 5yrs, nobody is gonna come for him when it comes to the best.
That MJ sample is 🔥🔥
It is! Only issue with the hooks are they are a little long for me
@@TheThirdErnest I totally agree to you brother . Same was my first thoughts when I heard the song.. I was like yes now it's gonna end now Kendrick or busta will jump but it's too long and killed my patience
And it's young Mike Jackson. Jackson 5 mike jackson. Nottz is a fool for this one
The 11yrs wait was worth it. This album is a instant classic. This track is pure 🔥🔥🔥🔥 MJ , BR & KL on 1 track is murder ...
Ya'll gotta realize this man was writing for all of TDE, doing features etc etc.....this man takes his time and gives us classics, appreciate it
Plus he was also fighting some inner demons so he had to get that sorted out before he could do his thing again
Kendrick is the 🐐 lyricist
I also agree 100% that Kendrick has one of the most unique voice/sounds of all rappers. JID is another one
This is what I actually call a REACTION!!!!!! You so lyrically aware! So knowledgeable
I am going to give all the artist you name a pass because they write their own songs/ lyrics unlike Drake who drop every 6-9mth because he had ghost writers. I’m a fan of Drake but Drake is not Kendrick. So if it takes a little time for Bruno RiRi Kendrick they earned their pass to take their time
Agreed
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Word!!!
Young Michael Jackson is fire
BEN THE BEST JACKSON 5 SONG. DONT @ ME.
+Kester Iwelumor
Awesome way to sample the song.
This whole album is soooooooo flames
We back for round 2
His breath control is MASTERFUL. He didn’t breath.
U ever been to the studio? U can punch in lol.
@@ryzetheofficial sounds like he didn’t. Really hard to cut in and when going that fast without it being noticeable. Idk man you probably right
@@luka22772 If you watch him perform live, it becomes clear he doesn't need to punch in to get through a verse like this. His live performances are incredible.
Lupe Fiasco is one of the most slept on lyricist. Nice to see someone notices that man's genius.
He also did some reactions about some of Lupe's songs. Lupe is just a more complex Kendrick Lamar, while Kendrick is far more accessible than Lupe cause he's more digestable. Goats for different reasons!
@@Portthefirst Kendrick's lyricism is equally as complex as Lupe.
@@treredding5556 how so? Tell me a song from Kendrick that is as complex as Adoration of Magi, Failure, Mural Jr, Dumb it Down or Mazinger? I'll wait... but, I guess I'ma have to wait for a long time cause Kendrick doesn't have songs that are in the same complexity field as some of Lupe's songs. Kendrick is more of a poet, Lupe transcends that.
@@Portthefirst FEAR .
@@herivaldoagostinho1694 nowhere near the complexity of AOM, Body of Work or even Drill Music in Zion (the song). As I said years ago, they're both goats for different reasons!
Keep grinding bro much respect!
Appreciate you man!
I would much rather Kendrick drop occasionally than every year. Otherwise you risk burning out and retiring because you've gotten stuck. But then again, some artists never run out of material because they are constantly mastering their craft. While I agree that I wish Kendrick would drop more, I have to say it's better than him dropping constantly and then burning out which is what your seeing from some of these lyrical artists cause they constantly dropped stuff then rose to popularity and they hit a block. But Cole, Kendrick get the pass because they don't have to drop back to back to back for us to know they're legends. They've solidified themselves, and I'd much rather them drop rarely than risk putting out something they aren't happy with or is not great, hopefully that makes sense lol.
I agree 1000%. I only mentioned the time because it’s way longer than usual. 2 years is cool but 4+ it’s getting pretty long lol
@@TheThirdErnest yeah, 2 years is definitely fine with me but anything longer than that, and you're gonna have to keep reminding people "you're top dog". I'm saying that in regards to new people as for those of us who listen to Kendrick it just becomes a little disheartening not hearing from him for 4+ years lol.
@@HopeAnchors7 I mean, Damn was 2017, also The Black panther Soundtrack was mostly all his artists in 2018
I agree as well, but I just think Kendrick is so good we've been going through withdrawal cuz it's been so damn long lol 😂
K Dot and A Paak are two of my favorites, they just sound so different and i love it
u need to do more kendrick lamar !!!
I agree, but Kendrick needs to drop more often in order for that to happen.
@@DVRKSTXR I agree with both of y’all lol
React to some of his older stuff please 😔
Soooo many great lyricists BUT there are those who are also complex, poetic while creating great music and those are
Nas, Lupe, Black Thought, KDot, Em to name a few
royce and crooked are definitely there with Kendrick with the pen game facts🔥🔥🙏💯
Royce is lyrically ahead of Kendrick
Crooked has mastered the art of crazy cadences!
I was just checking your channel for this reaction and then the notification came and i became so happy 😂
The whole ELE2 is worth a reaction, I think. Certainly the intro with Rakim, and "Don't Go" with Q-Tip at least. Throw "Czar" ft M.O.P in there too. Buss a Buss is one of the few who can get any of these artists back behind a microphone these days. (Gold stars are still available to anyone who can gt Ricky D to do anything). Even the Mariah joint is nostalgic as hell. I think Busta brings some good energy in this project.
Wow!!! Finally... I wanted to hear that man again. Talking about Kendrick.
Liquor store church.. family business
Produced by emeinem
Also.. skip this ad
Hot sauce on king crooked ep
"This is way too long between albums"
*Laughs in lifelong TooL fan*
Nas, Andre 3000, black though, Wu-Tang, Lupa fiasco, MF Doom, Jay z, KRS 1, Rakim, ice q, P.E
I love your breakdown skills. You young sir have a great delivery also. You got a new sub. I'ma just say this.
Black Thought
Busta dropping new heat saved this year for me lol
Loved your explanation of Kendrick as a lyricist. I’ve always thought of Kendrick as a morph J Cole and Lupe Fiasco. Tells stories with heart and soul like J Cole yet has the complex rhyme schemes and cadence much like Lupe Fiasco. In other words, Kendrick can spit lyrical miracles while telling an insanely impactful story
Interesting but I always seen k dot style like a mix of Andrea 3000 meets Eminem and pac between his style flow and message cole like pac meets nas
Btw i thought busta's slow bars were so much more hard hitting then his "fast iconic bars" that 4 bar budda line gave me chills there both lyrically gods idc 🔥
Oh for sureeeee. I think Busta quick spit is just to show everyone he still got it
@@TheThirdErnest nah forsure, it may not be as poetic as kdots but damn he's up there and keeping up lyrically
You can tell busta hiding himself , he got less salvia for this but hes GOT every time
Gotta react to more Kendrick Lamar, even if you already listened to his music :) Kendrick's music is dope~ But yeah it's been a while since the dude dropped anything LOL. Yeah Idk what it is about Kendrick, but he is definitely different as a lyricist that makes his music stand out really well~
Reaction is Boss!! WoW, legitimately illuminating commentary and comparison analysis!! Fire reaction!!! p.s. love m.j's voice, FIRE words! 100! #BUSTARHYMES #OG #KENDRICKLAMAR #Poetry
This album deserves a full reaction
Its crazy that stevie Knights reaction getting more views than this 1 and yet this guy is just so mich better at breaking things down for you
Best reactor on RUclips for sure
I need a full album reaction to this my mans
I was waiting for this one
Knew it was gonna be🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I definitely agree he does lead the new generation of true rap💯 Amazing
if he gives us albums like TPAB and GKMC and DAMN I will wait 3 to 4 years every single time.
Brooo you pumping the fuck out of these videos. Good shit
Gots to my guy. Appreciate you!
Bruno last dropped in oct 2016 but tbh I'm not mad at him ....we can wait 'cause we know he's gonna come up with a fire album !
I never heard any reactor break down bars like you do. But Kendrick had you stumped on this one haha. Keep up the great work
One of the greatest(Some here are saying he is not a poet) has once said - "See I'm a poet to some, a regular modern day Shakespeare
Jesus Christ the King of these Latter Day Saints here
To shatter the picture in which of that as they paint me
As a monger of hate and Satan a scatter-brained atheist"
Without a doubt but penmanship and Mc his flows are untouchable he just does word fusion is just so amazing
You should do some sort of top 15 Hip-Hop songs or something because your rap knowledge is huge would be good to know your faveourites.
Idk if you take request from comments still but would love to see your thoughts/reactions on acts like RTJ (Run the Jewels), Danny Brown, JID, MF DOOM, and Freddie Gibbs! Been waiting on some Kendrick love on this channel, great to see it!
I needed this in 2020.
Yoooo this song is fuego!!! Please react to CZAR-BUSTA RYHMES 🔥🔥🔥
Kendrick can take his time because he crafts in depth conceptual albums. That's always been his thing. A true album maker in an age of singles. One of the main things I love about him as an artist.
I love that you admitted that Kendrick's verse was just too much to dissect on the first listen. It was for me too, that's why I came here 🤣 That's how I feel with a lot of Lupe's music too! I great video. I'd love to see you break it down once you've had some time to think about!
Do you consider Twista a rival or comparable to Busta Rhymes when it comes to fast spitting?
First reaction to Kendrick? Check out HiiiPower which was produced by J. Cole
DAMN! thats the damn on the last album. Thank you for explaining Kendrick. Hope we got Kendrick album as a Christmast 🎁 !!! his doin' alot rn, be pation cus too much shit will come for us and we can't handle it for sure 😂🔥🔥
You're an excellent reviewer btw bro. Big fan
@TheThirdErnest Busta and T.I kind of have some beef going right now, you should check into it and react to it on patreon or something ;)
That’s bs because Kendrick is younger than ti lol I just think ti really hasn’t put out anything good in a min. Idk maybe he felt pressure or something
He didn't decline doing a song with him. He declined doing a verzus battle. Are you even familiar with the verzus battles and what they are? Please have your facts straight before you try to enlighten people.
TI just put out the Libra Album which is very solid piece of work.
4:24 there is one that is at least at the level of Kendrick and its q-tip from a tribe called quest
King Los pen game is ridiculous
You gotta listen to Gotham by dax, the messages are right up your alley
Nottz Raw did tha Production on this ... tha illest for ova 20yrs, check his catalog 🔥🔥
🙌🏾 Norfolk ,Va ... Legend!! 🙌🏾
Thank you for giving Lupe his credit 🙏
I tell ya what the fuck I want and it’s the Kendrick song from the beats commercial.
I think Chris Rock was featured on the first ELE album. I thought he did the intro, so they ran it back for ELE2
Just got something to say. When you break down alot of bars in one go, I would really apreciate if you go back few seconds for me to identify what you were saying in the actual song.
I love your reactions tho, keep up your passion even if its your job now !!
Appreciate it man and normally I do but I wanted this to be a true first reaction and I’d be lying if I said I caught everything lol
You mentioned it hear man but why haven't you broken down Lupe's - Mural already!!!!??? I've been waiting years for a top tier reactor to do that one and no one's touched it yet lmao. You're the Lupe guy tho so I'm dying to get your reaction
Breakdown the whole section .80 album or rigamortis
Oh that MJ sample ❤️❤️💯
Love your reactions bro👍🏾
Great review!
That Jackson 5 sample tho🤟🏽
Facts on that Bruno Mars statement.
WOW... Earnest reacted to Arianna Grande before Kendrick Lamar 🤯🤣
Ernest study Kendrick! He is so dope 💕
Busta is still one of those that can do fast rapping with substance. Unlike other people *cough* Gawne *cough* 😂
Facts!
Loved the vid, as for what rappers pen is up their with Kendrick, I gotta go with Lupe, and Lupe is higher imo. Also, if you're looking for something to break down, you should do a reaction to "Oswin Benjamin has the best freestyle of the year as he murders 9 beats for 10 minutes" Easily one of the best freestyles ever, and his lyricism is up there with the best.
Lupe the goat lyricist in my book but still k dot can be a little more poetic than Lupe in terms of poetry like Edgar Alan poe, Shakespeare, tennyson, etc. like classic poetry
@@TheThirdErnest I can definitely agree with that. This is one of the many reasons I love your channel, have you considered doing a Mural breakdown on you channel? I think that would be amazing. Also, I think you'd love that Oswin Benjamin freestyle, he reminds me a bit of Lupe with how intricate his lyricism is
My man you just earned a subscriber.
Your commentary's the Truth Dawg 🔥
Kendrick Lamar is the greatest rapper of all time 🚫🧢
I just realized that I have those exact headphones. How do you like them? I find them a little too "bassy" if that makes sence. Love the content btw
Saw Kendrick, and immediately clicked n liked.....And that reminds me, U still owe us Mural 😅
Kendrick sick with it.
i hope that you got tht that was micheal Jjackson, you talkinf about the horus like the pitch was modified from some regular singer
Kendrick!!!!
And busta tooo
All love
Solid ass track for both them!
Jon Bellion album marathon please 😛😛!!
Bro I need a breakdown of Sing about me, I'm dying of thirst. It's a great song but I need someone to break everything down for my slow ass
"more than one artist in one body".... FACTS, he's Gemini
Ayyyy let’s go 🔥
Lupe Fiasco is probably the best lyricist of the this generation.
J Cole is the best poetic rapper of the generation
Listen to Wretch he’s an unbelievable lyricist!
I like how he breaks this song down
I can't believe Busta's best lines in this song were never even mentioned in this review, I wonder why. TheThirdErnest have a keen eye and ear for details, yet he chose not even mention/highlight those BARS like many other who reviewed this song.....
Do the whole album, it’s fire!!!
Quality over quantity. 5 star restaurants over fast food
This track was on Bad Kid Chill City... Wtf. This dropped a few years ago.
“Holy Schemes”because rhyme(Busta) scheme, see im learning and im catching stuff now🤪. Do us a review for that cryptic Kendrick verse!
DAMN still in rotation after 3 years.. kdot dont need to drop lol
J Cole is pretty close to Kendricks Lyricism in my opnion
Yo, E, my dude that’s not a higher pitch sample on the hook 13:24 that’s just how Michael Jackson sounded when he was a child
This was a banger 🎧.........🎵🎶🎵
Keep on grindin' Famo!