Ice T is the cop on Law & Order. Ice Cube is a Producer/Director/Actor famed for his role in Boyz In The Hood and Ride Along. also the owner of Big 3 basketball league.
In the end when he says, "Hold on what am I thinking about?" It was him basically snapping out of the fantasy he was thinking about. Because at that time in that area there were no days like the one he's describing. I grew up in Inglewood at the time and I remember when the song came out, it could put you in a trance which was dangerous because you weren't paying attention. Which was never good, you didn't want to get caught slipping.
The Isley Brothers "Footsteps in the Dark" is probably one of the most used samples in Hip Hop and for good reason...it's a beautiful song. "Today was a Good Day" is definitely a classic!
Killed me with the Ice T / Ice Cube mixup..But I gotta say this is my new favorite past time..Pops Is the best with his open mind..Love yalls chemistry.
@@mr.m9979 Nope. Not serious at all considering they're still learning. Said what I said. Shit I used to get Ben Stiller and Steve Carell mixed up so the time. I used to get Beyonce, Tyra Banks and Ciara mixed up. Literally not that serious.
The dad appears to be the same age as many legendary rappers born in the 1950’s and 1960’s. The music they discuss is typically artists who are his peers.
@@HealingQuest777 Flavor Flav, older than my mother was born in 1959. Chuck D, 1960, Heavy D, 1967, and Dr. Dre was born in 1965. Jay Z was born in 1967 but modified to 1969.
😂🤣Dad your facial expressions on some of those explicit deleted parts had me LOL!! Son… you’re bogus, you knew he would react that way on those parts! 😂😂🤣
When I grew up in an Atlanta hood in the 90’s, this song as a child meant more to me than any other. Especially when you actually have that ONE good day where everything is going right. No killings, no robberies, no accidents, real breakfast out of nowhere, ect lol
Interesting fact: The Isley Brothers incorporated these rap lyrics into their live shows. I saw them in Tacoma Washington a couple years ago and almost lost my shit when I heard it lol
Brain gone 🤯... The instrumental to ice cubes song was sampled from the Isley brothers song and the Isley brothers are incorporating ice cube's lyrics into their live shows... I get it, I guess they inspired each other.
I recommend DMX- Slippin. He talks about his life and how he struggled throughout his childhood and adulthood with drug addiction. It will probably move your dad to tears
A little more context, cube made this song because he wanted to show that the hood does have good times. Similar reasons to why he made Friday. The hood was protrayed as this venomous place that only solemn things happen to it. However, Cube wanted to show the fun side and comedic side of the hood and humanize my brothers and sisters
@@frontroom Your dad hasn't listened to too much modern stuff. Since it's been a lot of 90s early 2000s rap (Which is bar far the best rap music imo) you should have him react to Childish Gambino - Redbone.
@@studentofthesaviors.o.s That would be great. I'm sure I have played it in his presence, but im sure he has never really payed attention to it. I'm looking forward to doing rap from the 2010s in the near-future.
@@frontroom Have you reacted to rap pre 90's & 00's? That would be the old old school. 80's hip-hop sadly is not looked upon anymore, despite being the foundation of the whole movement. Less gangster, more conscious before the music industry plagued it with gansta rap. The best track of that era remains "The Message" by Grand Master Flash & the Furious Five. Public Enemy "Fight the Power" woke up a whole generation. Very impactful era.
I would recommend “My mind playing tricks on me” by Gettoboys it’s a really great song a lot of people have there own interpretations of the song would like to see you guys cover that song
I like that your dad notice that what should just be a good and regular day for others is just not always like that within the black community. Not having to use a weapon or get harass by the police are normal occurrences for most people within the black community…… I just really enjoy this channel
In SoCal, this song is an anthem. When it plays, everyone sings. The point of the song is a rare “good day” is when nothing bad actually happen, though that’s just a dream.
He was depicting a "good day" in the life of an LA gang banger back in that day. Ice Cube himself was not a gang banger, but he grew up and lived at ground zero in that time in LA. Those kind of days seldom happened at all in the 80'd and 90's. Kind of like Chicago now..
Not having a father in my life growing up or ever for that matter.. it is really nice to watch yall do this together. Be thankful for these moments. And I'm sure there are many like myself that always wondered and imagined how this would be. This is great.. subscribed right away.
Yep, as a 30-year-old dude who grew up without a father, I really feel that. It's amazing to see how a father-son bond looks like. I am really happy for Kai to be able to experience this. If I have kids some day, I would definitely invest in that relationship like Kai's dad does.
@@cmathews5909 I beg your pardon! His father is quite eloquent in his reactions, so I don't understand why he couldn't bring that same energy to his music🙄
This song is a CLASSIC. My brother is 12 years older than me, and I remember cruising around in his lowrider Impala with him blasting this jam, Nuthin But A G Thang, Gin & Juice, and Let Me Ride 😎 good ol days
I gotta admit and give props when it's due. You two are awesome, this is the best analyst's / reaction I ve seen. You guys bring out the art form form in rap. Your dad is getting why rap is soo popular. The way you analyze music is awsome I can see your dad looking at you like, dang he's me 2.0 😆. Keep it up man. I would like to see reactions of artist songs that give good messages then throw your dad off with a violent song of that same artist. That would be funny lol.
I love how your dad embraces your interest in music he wouldn’t generally listen to. Very inspiring as a dad myself. I always try to have an interest in anything my kids like. Seeing the GZA album back there….. show that man some Wu Tang!!! It’s for the children. Love what y’all are doing.
It's a trip to hear a young man and his father talk about my life in long beach...lol . It is very important kids respect a lyricist like Cube and keep this form of music , which has been expiring , alive. Thank you.
Bro Long Beach in the 90s was crazy, it’s still crazy now but gang banging back in the day was the culture in long beach. Proud to be from there but I’m glad I’m not there anymore. My childhood was not like regular childhoods lol
Your son has an old soul. Love it. I'm 44 and yes, this is what I still listen to. Good job son and for the father, thank you for having an open mind and willing to try our music out! Our music has a reason for the season! It's some of our lives and I'm ecstatic that you, dad, is willing to leap out and see our pain that we turned into music. Love yall!
Your dad is very cool, I cringe him listening to the “bad words” 😂 Bit you dad knows, he’s and old school dad so he knows the times. Much respect to you and your dad. ✊🏾
It wasn’t a good day. The cops was waiting on him late that night been watching since early that morning. He thought it was a good day. It sounded good and productive in that moment until the calm met the storm. Great Reaction Fellas
I just love your pops openness to learning about hip hop. I am an old hip hop head and nearing 50 years old and grew up on these classics. One of the challenges with introducing folks to hip hop is that there are so many nuances to the music from the production/sampling, flows, slang, and even beef and issues outside of the music. Sometimes you have to know back stories with certain artists to catch references in the lyrics and significance.
The story of Cube's name was when he was 13 he used to try to talk to all his older brother's girlfriends. In the neighborhood when people got rid of old refrigerators, they dropped them off at the end of a street not far from him. His brother grabbed him up one day and told him he was going to take him down there and throw him in one of those freezers and by the time anyone found him, he'd be a ice cube. The name stuck and later was solidified by his cold lyrics.
I started laughing my head off from 10:29 cause you can just see on bro face he know what's coming loooool, and it just got progressively funnier as the verse went on
If dad hasn’t heard it before, I highly recommend The Message by Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five. Considered one of the greatest rap songs of all time and a solid classic with a social message.
I found it particularly interesting when the dad I finally interpreted 24 has 24 years. It shows how we all think so differently based on our lives experience. For some it can be hard to imagine waking up and thinking “am I gonna make it passed today. Will I see tomorrow “? It’s a blessing to not have to think about that.
This song meant more for me than what you could imagine. I found it playing GTS San Andreas 8 or 9 years old... I was literally addicted to that game for like 3 years, that song meant everything to me when it started. I just get the best car available at that time and go for a ride throughout the map ahahahaha
Similar story for me but with “sweet home Alabama” my dad and I would play nascar and that was the only song we liked so we disabled every other one and would just race each other all day with that song blasting.
You should have shown him the actual video, but I love that someone who doesn't listen to hiphop can see that this music is deeper than what it is portrayed to be.
Was born in 1980 and grew up listening to rap and still do now. My dad bought me my first rap tapes and we always listened to rap together. It’s funny to see you enjoy it with your dad and he enjoys some of the classics. You’re dad seems like a really nice guy. Good vids man👍
Your dad is awesome, very open minded to music that typically comes with hatred due to racial stereotypes. I would love to see his reaction to some of Kendrick Lamar's deeper songs like, "How much a dollar cost" , or "Sing about me/dying of thirst". Lots of emotion and deeper thinking imo.
ICE-TEE is the actor from law and order, ICE-CUBE is known for becoming a movie producer and actor, some movies include "Friday series, "are we there yet",also known for his role in "Ride along 1&2.
For the record Ice Cube is also an actor, script, writer, director, and social activist he was the lead in movies like “Are we there yet” the “Friday” series and more. The TV actor on Law and Order SVU is Ice T who also is a West Coast rapper and to suggest one of his songs “Colors” is perfect.
Maybe you can also introduce watching these videos with your dad.... “It Was A Good Day” is a classic Hip Hop video. The imagery... it just goes hand in hand with the lyrics. A lot of the slang that he may not catch audibly, is available to him visually so that some of those lyrics make more sense (for someone from without the culture).
Dude my dad used to do the same when i tried to show him music growing up except he barely spoke english so he really tried hard and gave the songs credit and compliments but his ending conclusion always was he didnt like it or too much profanity and i wouldnt get that mad since he buttered it up but still gave it a chance and honest opinion love him and miss him everyday Rip APA
Love the father son duo and that the son is attempting to educate dad on some of the good ol 80s-90s greatest rappers of all time and really breaking the meaning of the lyrics down ..
I love how close u and your father are he really seems like a good father my dad died last year in April and my dad was the best man I ever knew but it's also nice ta see another father and son that where close like me and my dad puts a smile on my face
Subscribed - I love your dad’s genuine response’s to our music. Just to let you know we wouldn’t mind to one day hear the music that has meaning to him as well 🙏🏾
footsteps in the dark is a major record in the community. it's one of those songs that sets a shared mood. family, cookouts, fun, summer. it adds to the "good day" mood and feeling of the song.
OMG THIS is soooooooo AMAZING!!!! You are opening a grand portal for the human race! I find this to be entertaining, relaxing and very iconic. Thank you 😊🙏🏼🌍💫💕
you guys are taking me back man, love the channel.. love the relationship you guys have, and the connection to the music. Salute, it has inspired me to want to start a podcast with my dad.
Your dad is wholesome. I wish I could have that with my father.. unfortunately drugs and that other life is still his priority even after becoming a father of children on my own. You tell your dad he’s inspired me to be a better listener… don’t stop what you guys are doing. Regardless of the $$ or exposure.. Can’t wait to see more!
Your father's opinions as well as your own are incredibly intricate and so understanding. Can't wait to see what variety of genres y'all listen to in the near future!! Simply amazing.
This song was unusual at the time it came out because there was so much turmoil going on in the black community (as there still is) and rappers at the time were only rapping about the negative activities happening in their neighborhoods, so Ice Cube not only having a good day but then choosing to rap about how nothing bad happened to him for just a day was super refreshing to hear at the time and made the song popular
Great reaction! I was born in the very early 90s and these songs played in the background of my life. So refreshing to get a fresh perspective on songs I wish I could listen to for the first time again. The point of the song I've always felt is that nothing spectacular or out of the ordinary is happening, so a 'normal day' would be a good day for him. Also, remember that with everything that was happening at the time, African Americans were painted as violent, with thoughts like 'oh there they go again taking advantage of the situation with violence and looting etc.' So the song points out, from an African American view (particularly someone from the area of the incident) that all they want in a day is the bare minimum to be considered and accepted as human. To have a normal day. They don't want the violence or pain either. A normal day, would be a good day.
Ron Isley is singing on the hook which is also a sample from "Foot steps in the Dark". And when he says "I got call from Kim..." he's referring to his wife. He nolonger says her name when he performs the song. I recently saw him live and he's incredible.
I think a few of the lyrics went over your dads head & that took away from just how significant this song is to not only the rap community but to the overall life experience for an everyday American. The concept of getting through a day filled with the simplest activity is what is considered “good” in America for a large portion of its population. No outlandish tale of hitting the lotto or traveling to some exotic city or any other life luxury. A good day is defined as not being awakened due to the bark of your dog, having breakfast without pork (that line is significant b/c of the cultural history Black Americans have with pork - it was definitely a staple & survival food during darker times also b/c it is directly connected to the religious shift from Christianity to Islam within the community so the idea of a typical Black American “church mom” giving pork up was at the time blasphemous), also finally going all the way with the girl you had a crush on since the 3rd grade (again focus on the metaphorical value of the lyric - not with a supermodel but your 3rd grade crush made the day “good”), playing ball, dice, & dominoes with your friends without conflict (the significance of that is at the time a lot of gun-violence in the 90s would occur following a defeat or humiliating lost after a game of pick-up basketball ball or dice) so getting through a game and winning without being shot was satirically “good”, no stop by the police (over-policing was rampant in L.A. during that time - if you ever watched the fx show OJ vs the people there is a scene in one episode that depicts the over-policing when Johnny Cochran a public & powerful attorney is frivolously pulled over by the lapd). I could go on & on…no smog in l.a. means “good” (remember Kobe Bryant essentially lost his life b/c of la smog so that proves how powerful that simple line is). Also the significance of the song & it’s importance comes from the comedy and satire used in Cubes pen - a typical literary-device used in many raps to mellow out some of the grim content (looked up & saw the Goodyear blimp & it read Ice Cube’s a pimp - how random and funny is that lyric lol). The best I can explain this song’s underlying meaning is by juxtaposing it with let’s say Fleetwood Mac’s song Gypsy. Stevie Nicks writes “so I’m back to the underground back to the floor that I love”. She’s basically speaking of a simpler and happier time before the fame when she was broke. That was peace, that was happiness. Cube does the same thing metaphorically but just hip hop. Also I was bummed that you guys didn’t watch the video b/c the video was in some ways more impactful than the song. Anyway I love your content with your dad. Keep up the good work.
That was waaaaay too much. I actually read it anyway but this channel ain't "that". An in depth analysis like this deserves it's own spotlight/ channel. #JustAThought 🤷🏽♀️
Love the analysis! My interpretation of the song was one dreaming of a good day in an environment that is trying to dispose of them. One that isn't exposed to this environment would not interpret this day being "a good day." Furthermore, from ice cube's point of view, he has adapted to his environment (LA being backdrop of the song) out to harm him. Also, the album called "The Predator" you would think he was speaking about himself. However, in this song, he is the one being prayed on. He's dodging the cops and his ops, while living his life without needing to defend it, making it "a good day."
It hurts me to say this, but your breakdown of this song is slightly incorrect (13:30)….I think you guys start to understand a little better at (17:25) Please allow me to give you some additional background. I will set the scene…. This is the 90’s in L.A where gang activity is at its height. Crack has hit the scene causing violence to rise. Police are harassing/profiling the African American and Latin communities. Racial tension is through the roof. There is distrust between the LAPD and the communities of color. Ice Cube is not reminiscing on his better days. What he is describing is what is considered a “Good Day” in South central. The average day is almost the complete opposite of his lyrics. That might be hard to believe for some, but for people that come from these types of communities all over the U.S. can relate. To some people the sound of police sirens are as common as the music from the ice cream truck. This song is a all time classic!!! You guys are great! Please continue to introduce your dad to hip hop. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽💯💯 this is cool to see someone’s first reaction to what you have lived.
@@lornegreen6755 I mean it’s kinda obvious. The last lyric in the song really emphasizes the “daydreaming” theme or that a good day doesn’t last. The actual music video helps tho
I highly recommend "dancing with the devil" by immortal technique, an amazing story and if you like it you can also check out "children's story" by Slick Rick or "loves gonna getcha" by KRS One/Boogie down productions and as a bonus there's a good song from Nas " life's a bitch " You , your Dad and the rest of us would love to watch a reaction to these stories. Last one: Too $hort "The Ghetto" another great story, Cheers.
At some point, Dad is gonna have to listen to some ICE T. T was part of the first wave of West Coast rap along with NWA, but he mostly abided by the old school NYC way of doing things. Ice was the first rapper to have a parental advisory label on his album, and he became responsible for defending Rap music in the public eye during the early 90s. Ice essentially became one of Hip-Hop's first mainstream ambassadors. He's also one of the first rappers to successfully transition from music to acting, and I think he was one of the first rappers to create a titular song in a major movie soundtrack ("Colors" in 1988).
@thefrontroom, the “female” sample is actually Ron Isley from the original song, Footsteps in the Dark. It’s been said that N.W.A. Had violent lyrics, but their content was most often them sharing with the listener the horrific things they saw in their neighborhood growing up and how they felt about it. Ice Cube is also a successful screenwriter and executive producer. The Smog is likely the least of the realness escaped in the joy of the lyrics. Most of the lyrics are an atypically good day…almost like a fantasy. That explains the spoken words at the end. He’s daydreaming more or less. ❤
Ice T is the cop on Law & Order. Ice Cube is a Producer/Director/Actor famed for his role in Boyz In The Hood and Ride Along. also the owner of Big 3 basketball league.
i couldn’t even finish the vid after that fuck up
Thank you, I love their videos for the most part.. but that was so cringe it almost made me stop watching fr
@@owenfolks6 Twinning!
@@jaquishanks That sh!t DID hurt!
Their white is showing
Classic Isley Brothers sample right there. To this day, my wife always says "i didnt have to use my AK" whenever her day was good 😂
That part always makes me laugh. lol
She’s a keeper bro🤙 nice one.
@@kevin682rb7 she most certainly is! Lol 🍻 cheers
@@pickenchews respect.👊
😂😂😂😂 OH, I’m stealing this TODAY!!!
In the end when he says, "Hold on what am I thinking about?" It was him basically snapping out of the fantasy he was thinking about. Because at that time in that area there were no days like the one he's describing. I grew up in Inglewood at the time and I remember when the song came out, it could put you in a trance which was dangerous because you weren't paying attention. Which was never good, you didn't want to get caught slipping.
Exactly! Not sure if you made it to the end but I said something along those lines, like you explained. Thanks for the first-hand insight!
@@frontroom I did make it all the way through. You did a great job. I hoped to add a little clarity. Keep up the great work. Both of you.
Good you made it through that... Inglewood cant be a easy place to grow up... I got no idea what that's like but glad you was able to make it out
This is more accurate
Whoop whoop Inglewood in the building!! I was just a baby during those times, but nothing much changed and I made sure I got out as well!
I'm so jealous that his Dad gets to hear these songs for the first time! 😂
Right! Classics.
Honestly!!!!!
For real! I love watching people who get to hear these songs for the first time!
The Isley Brothers "Footsteps in the Dark" is probably one of the most used samples in Hip Hop and for good reason...it's a beautiful song. "Today was a Good Day" is definitely a classic!
I would say Debarge's "Stay With Me" is the #1 sampled song in hip hop.
@@kaipovilla1343 no where near the most sampled. Check the numbers. It's actually amazing!
@@sincerelyajg5067 "the numbers"??
@@kaipovilla1343 old numbers but Isley Brothers =83 to DeBarge's 34
Isley Brothers 🎵💕
Killed me with the Ice T / Ice Cube mixup..But I gotta say this is my new favorite past time..Pops Is the best with his open mind..Love yalls chemistry.
Literally not that serious
I love his innocent ignorance.. it’s beautiful
@@scholasticbookfair. Mixing up Ice Cube and Ice T who are almost a generation apart is worth noting.
@@mr.m9979 Nope. Not serious at all considering they're still learning. Said what I said. Shit I used to get Ben Stiller and Steve Carell mixed up so the time. I used to get Beyonce, Tyra Banks and Ciara mixed up. Literally not that serious.
Maybe time for Colors or I'm your Pusher by The Television Cop Ice T
Easter egg of today was a good day. Remember That girl he mentioned Kim? His wife’s name is actually Kim and they got married in 1992
This is so dope! Your dad is the typical parent who is trying to understand younger generation music, so pure and authentic love this , subscribed!
The dad appears to be the same age as many legendary rappers born in the 1950’s and 1960’s. The music they discuss is typically artists who are his peers.
Totally dude
@@LynRuiz exactly Ice cube was born in 1969, many legendary rappers are in their 50s even 60s Rap started around as early as 1974
@@HealingQuest777 Flavor Flav, older than my mother was born in 1959. Chuck D, 1960, Heavy D, 1967, and Dr. Dre was born in 1965. Jay Z was born in 1967 but modified to 1969.
@@LynRuiz jay z is 1967? wow I didnt know thats a big difference with beyonce’s age why would he change is age
😂🤣Dad your facial expressions on some of those explicit deleted parts had me LOL!! Son… you’re bogus, you knew he would react that way on those parts! 😂😂🤣
Listening to this with your Dad man 🤣. As a 33yo girl I might have to do reaction videos to 80’s and on hip hop and rap with my Dad be hilarious
@@chat_noir5 Go for it! I’ll watch. 😁
@@MomTheEbayer101 Me too.
Hilarious
I was just telling my 24 year old son today about my mom making me turn this song off because of the lyrics. Lol!
When I grew up in an Atlanta hood in the 90’s, this song as a child meant more to me than any other. Especially when you actually have that ONE good day where everything is going right. No killings, no robberies, no accidents, real breakfast out of nowhere, ect lol
Yes no shootings in techwood, east lake meadows, carver homes, and Ashby street was definitely a good day.
@@GenerationfleX897 carver homes indeed!
For real tho
Your Dad is a nice guy.. The magic is listening to this song with your Dad totally awkward and letting us all watch. 10:45 LOLOLOLOL
Facts you can tell he is a genuinely nice person and non judgmental. He is relating on a human level. Dad is dope.
Loll that’s why I can’t be doing react vids
That part cracked me up
Lol
Interesting fact: The Isley Brothers incorporated these rap lyrics into their live shows. I saw them in Tacoma Washington a couple years ago and almost lost my shit when I heard it lol
No way! That is awesome. I’d be super curious to see that
Great fact
Brain gone 🤯... The instrumental to ice cubes song was sampled from the Isley brothers song and the Isley brothers are incorporating ice cube's lyrics into their live shows...
I get it, I guess they inspired each other.
Yea they do the same thing with Big Poppa/Between the Sheets
Whaaaattt!!!! Im dead
Just discovered you guys yesterday. I find this channel so entertaining. Love your dad’s open mindedness. Great job.
Thanks for watching!
Same here. Keep up the good work 👍
@@frontroom The Game My Life
@@killuaRagnar Really nice that your dad was willing to listen. That shows a closeness whether he liked it or not. Thanks for watching.
Stellar channel. Thank you for the outstanding delivery.
The dad is the purest thing I've seen on YT 😅
Wait till you see the pitbull that loves 2Pac songs
IKR that’s why I’m loving this content ofc I love these songs
Listening to explicit lyrics with my father, I could never.
Props to you and your dads open mind. 👍🏾
Right!! My dad 84 he ain’t having none of that 😂
I recommend DMX- Slippin. He talks about his life and how he struggled throughout his childhood and adulthood with drug addiction. It will probably move your dad to tears
To this day I can't listen to that song without crying. And also the song about his grandmother
Yes do it!
I song for the soul! One of my favorite artists and he has a lot of songs that’ll do it good recommendation
Please!!
@@msve3730 pansy lol
A little more context, cube made this song because he wanted to show that the hood does have good times. Similar reasons to why he made Friday. The hood was protrayed as this venomous place that only solemn things happen to it. However, Cube wanted to show the fun side and comedic side of the hood and humanize my brothers and sisters
Exactly. You worded that perfectly brother, thank you.
Super well put. I totally forgot to mention that side to it. Thanks for commenting
@@frontroom Your dad hasn't listened to too much modern stuff. Since it's been a lot of 90s early 2000s rap (Which is bar far the best rap music imo) you should have him react to Childish Gambino - Redbone.
@@studentofthesaviors.o.s That would be great. I'm sure I have played it in his presence, but im sure he has never really payed attention to it. I'm looking forward to doing rap from the 2010s in the near-future.
@@frontroom Have you reacted to rap pre 90's & 00's? That would be the old old school. 80's hip-hop sadly is not looked upon anymore, despite being the foundation of the whole movement. Less gangster, more conscious before the music industry plagued it with gansta rap. The best track of that era remains "The Message" by Grand Master Flash & the Furious Five. Public Enemy "Fight the Power" woke up a whole generation. Very impactful era.
I would recommend “My mind playing tricks on me” by Gettoboys it’s a really great song a lot of people have there own interpretations of the song would like to see you guys cover that song
Great recommendation!!!
Yep
Ohhh or Gansta of Love!
Love that song
One of my favorite songs
I like that your dad notice that what should just be a good and regular day for others is just not always like that within the black community. Not having to use a weapon or get harass by the police are normal occurrences for most people within the black community…… I just really enjoy this channel
In SoCal, this song is an anthem. When it plays, everyone sings.
The point of the song is a rare “good day” is when nothing bad actually happen, though that’s just a dream.
He was depicting a "good day" in the life of an LA gang banger back in that day. Ice Cube himself was not a gang banger, but he grew up and lived at ground zero in that time in LA. Those kind of days seldom happened at all in the 80'd and 90's. Kind of like Chicago now..
Dad said 24 years? 😂😂😂😂😂 such a pure heart man love you guys
Y'all are confusing Ice-T with Ice Cube. Ice-T was in Law and Order. Ice Cube Was in Friday and Are We There Yet.
Not having a father in my life growing up or ever for that matter.. it is really nice to watch yall do this together. Be thankful for these moments. And I'm sure there are many like myself that always wondered and imagined how this would be. This is great.. subscribed right away.
Yep, as a 30-year-old dude who grew up without a father, I really feel that. It's amazing to see how a father-son bond looks like. I am really happy for Kai to be able to experience this. If I have kids some day, I would definitely invest in that relationship like Kai's dad does.
I was a senior in HS when it was written. I loved my 90s music!!
“There’s some graphic lyrics”
That made me laugh 🤣🤣
You two should take turns and have your dad enlighten us with some of his favorites then have you comment on it!
The Frontroom
CS only my first listen, but for a young white boy he knows his Hip Hop. Pops probably doesn't have the talent to do that with 70's rock.
Yes!
Yesssss. That would be so freaking awesome 👌
@@cmathews5909 I beg your pardon! His father is quite eloquent in his reactions, so I don't understand why he couldn't bring that same energy to his music🙄
This song is a CLASSIC. My brother is 12 years older than me, and I remember cruising around in his lowrider Impala with him blasting this jam, Nuthin But A G Thang, Gin & Juice, and Let Me Ride 😎 good ol days
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These videos makes me feel so blessed to have experienced hip hop in the 90's and 2000's.
LOL, your dad's honest reaction to mumble rap killed me! 🤣🤣🤣
If Ice Cube woulda heard the dad he'd nod to every bit of that.
Your disrespectful for considering this as mumble rap
@@liljackboy4029 he’s not
Did you comment on the right video?
I gotta admit and give props when it's due. You two are awesome, this is the best analyst's / reaction I ve seen. You guys bring out the art form form in rap. Your dad is getting why rap is soo popular. The way you analyze music is awsome I can see your dad looking at you like, dang he's me 2.0 😆. Keep it up man. I would like to see reactions of artist songs that give good messages then throw your dad off with a violent song of that same artist. That would be funny lol.
Example 2pac dear momma. Then hit em up lol.
I Agree.
@@calebvillalta6408 Reaction to Hit em Up would be hilarious!!!!!!
I love how your dad embraces your interest in music he wouldn’t generally listen to. Very inspiring as a dad myself. I always try to have an interest in anything my kids like. Seeing the GZA album back there….. show that man some Wu Tang!!! It’s for the children. Love what y’all are doing.
I said the same thing when i saw the liquid sword album. One of my favorite Wu albums.
@@SireOnesixone definitely top 3 best
It's a trip to hear a young man and his father talk about my life in long beach...lol . It is very important kids respect a lyricist like Cube and keep this form of music , which has been expiring , alive. Thank you.
Bro Long Beach in the 90s was crazy, it’s still crazy now but gang banging back in the day was the culture in long beach. Proud to be from there but I’m glad I’m not there anymore. My childhood was not like regular childhoods lol
@@sorandumb4768 man, I may know you lol.. Same mentality.
Your son has an old soul. Love it. I'm 44 and yes, this is what I still listen to. Good job son and for the father, thank you for having an open mind and willing to try our music out! Our music has a reason for the season! It's some of our lives and I'm ecstatic that you, dad, is willing to leap out and see our pain that we turned into music. Love yall!
Your dad is very cool, I cringe him listening to the “bad words” 😂 Bit you dad knows, he’s and old school dad so he knows the times. Much respect to you and your dad. ✊🏾
Thanks for watching.
That was his way of trying to relax people in a volatile time. He knew how influential music was.
It wasn’t a good day. The cops was waiting on him late that night been watching since early that morning. He thought it was a good day. It sounded good and productive in that moment until the calm met the storm.
Great Reaction Fellas
“Footsteps in the Night” had me cracking up lmao I guess he’s not too far off 😂
I knowww, I couldn't believe I messed that up when i was editing this HAHA
Y’all should check out the Isley brothers.
I just died laughing at your Dad saying "well he got with that woman"
This song has such a good vibe. Never gets old to me. Ice cube one of the all-time greats
I just love your pops openness to learning about hip hop. I am an old hip hop head and nearing 50 years old and grew up on these classics. One of the challenges with introducing folks to hip hop is that there are so many nuances to the music from the production/sampling, flows, slang, and even beef and issues outside of the music. Sometimes you have to know back stories with certain artists to catch references in the lyrics and significance.
The story of Cube's name was when he was 13 he used to try to talk to all his older brother's girlfriends. In the neighborhood when people got rid of old refrigerators, they dropped them off at the end of a street not far from him. His brother grabbed him up one day and told him he was going to take him down there and throw him in one of those freezers and by the time anyone found him, he'd be a ice cube. The name stuck and later was solidified by his cold lyrics.
I started laughing my head off from 10:29 cause you can just see on bro face he know what's coming loooool, and it just got progressively funnier as the verse went on
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Dad commenting on mumble rap was the icing on the cake lol. Love your analysis.
Hells yes. I’m late 40’s and introduced this song to my 17yr old niece. Now on her playlist!
Thanks for resurrecting it today!
If dad hasn’t heard it before, I highly recommend The Message by Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five. Considered one of the greatest rap songs of all time and a solid classic with a social message.
One of the best songs I've ever heard. Big reason why hip hop succeeded outside of being fun party type music in my opinion.
Definently!! I suggest that too!
Definitely recommend this song!
Absolutely! The level of lyricism and consciousness has made it a classic.
hell yeah
Your face at 10:49 😂 like you know whats coming and you dont know what your dads gonna think hahahha
Scareface"s "never seen a man cry" is a deep rap song! a older one but great, and he was also in the group"Ghetto boys"
One of the first hip hop songs that hit me hard as a kid.
Good one
Gotta check it out
@@ltmltm4945 One of the Greatest Rap Story Telling Songs Ever.
Never seen a man cry , until I seen a man die .
Gotta tell your Dad it's so funky cause it's The Isely Bros, he'll remember them!
I found it particularly interesting when the dad I finally interpreted 24 has 24 years. It shows how we all think so differently based on our lives experience. For some it can be hard to imagine waking up and thinking “am I gonna make it passed today. Will I see tomorrow “? It’s a blessing to not have to think about that.
I love the way the son has done so much research on the music. 👏🥰🙏
I try my best! Thank you for watching :)
Poor research if he doesn’t know the difference between Ice T and Ice Cube.😂😂😂
This song meant more for me than what you could imagine. I found it playing GTS San Andreas 8 or 9 years old... I was literally addicted to that game for like 3 years, that song meant everything to me when it started. I just get the best car available at that time and go for a ride throughout the map ahahahaha
Similar story for me but with “sweet home Alabama” my dad and I would play nascar and that was the only song we liked so we disabled every other one and would just race each other all day with that song blasting.
@@leoN13312 exactly... For that time I could imagine my dad there
This is a classic day in and day out. Always makes me smile. Glad your dad enjoyed it.
'They're playing poker, right?' Oh, Dad. 😄💜
You should have shown him the actual video, but I love that someone who doesn't listen to hiphop can see that this music is deeper than what it is portrayed to be.
I've been listening to this song for YEARS and didn't know all these details until now. Thanks for sharing your love of music!
Your dad is amazing bro. And what a son you are. Im sure hes so proud
Such a positive contribution to the culture!
Was born in 1980 and grew up listening to rap and still do now. My dad bought me my first rap tapes and we always listened to rap together. It’s funny to see you enjoy it with your dad and he enjoys some of the classics. You’re dad seems like a really nice guy. Good vids man👍
I just knew pops was gonna say the sample (which he didn’t realize was a sample yet) sounded familiar! Lol. Love that guy
"That shaves off a bit of the happienes for me"... 🤣😅 amazing. I love your dad man 👍
Your dad is awesome, very open minded to music that typically comes with hatred due to racial stereotypes. I would love to see his reaction to some of Kendrick Lamar's deeper songs like, "How much a dollar cost" , or "Sing about me/dying of thirst". Lots of emotion and deeper thinking imo.
The Predator is one of all my favorite albums. Definitely Cubes best work in my opinion. Great choice!
When describing Cubes early years rapping you could just say "he started this gangster shit"
ICE-TEE is the actor from law and order, ICE-CUBE is known for becoming a movie producer and actor, some movies include "Friday series, "are we there yet",also known for his role in "Ride along 1&2.
For the record Ice Cube is also an actor, script, writer, director, and social activist he was the lead in movies like “Are we there yet” the “Friday” series and more. The TV actor on Law and Order SVU is Ice T who also is a West Coast rapper and to suggest one of his songs “Colors” is perfect.
Maybe you can also introduce watching these videos with your dad.... “It Was A Good Day” is a classic Hip Hop video. The imagery... it just goes hand in hand with the lyrics. A lot of the slang that he may not catch audibly, is available to him visually so that some of those lyrics make more sense (for someone from without the culture).
Would really like to see a reaction to outkast classics
he should react to southernplayalisticadillacfunkymuzik
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@@depht_ Facts, don't forget Aquemini.
Yesss! First up, "Sorry Ms. Jackson."
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Dude my dad used to do the same when i tried to show him music growing up except he barely spoke english so he really tried hard and gave the songs credit and compliments but his ending conclusion always was he didnt like it or too much profanity and i wouldnt get that mad since he buttered it up but still gave it a chance and honest opinion love him and miss him everyday Rip APA
Love the father son duo and that the son is attempting to educate dad on some of the good ol 80s-90s greatest rappers of all time and really breaking the meaning of the lyrics down ..
I love how close u and your father are he really seems like a good father my dad died last year in April and my dad was the best man I ever knew but it's also nice ta see another father and son that where close like me and my dad puts a smile on my face
The song has a "cheerful" title lmfao! "Got a girl I'ma dig out" the dads reactions are almost satirical 🤣 🤣
I love this shit!
Subscribed - I love your dad’s genuine response’s to our music. Just to let you know we wouldn’t mind to one day hear the music that has meaning to him as well 🙏🏾
The Police character was Ice T, he was also a Gangsta Rapper. But they're two different artist. I love what you & your Dad are doing, Awesome, Thanks
footsteps in the dark is a major record in the community. it's one of those songs that sets a shared mood. family, cookouts, fun, summer. it adds to the "good day" mood and feeling of the song.
I graduated in '85 and RUNDMC was out a few yrs B4 N.W.A. But its interesting to hear the perspective and questions I'm hearing. Great dialog!!
OMG THIS is soooooooo AMAZING!!!! You are opening a grand portal for the human race! I find this to be entertaining, relaxing and very iconic. Thank you 😊🙏🏼🌍💫💕
you guys are taking me back man, love the channel.. love the relationship you guys have, and the connection to the music. Salute, it has inspired me to want to start a podcast with my dad.
Your dad is wholesome. I wish I could have that with my father.. unfortunately drugs and that other life is still his priority even after becoming a father of children on my own. You tell your dad he’s inspired me to be a better listener… don’t stop what you guys are doing. Regardless of the $$ or exposure.. Can’t wait to see more!
Your father's opinions as well as your own are incredibly intricate and so understanding. Can't wait to see what variety of genres y'all listen to in the near future!! Simply amazing.
Just being able to ride to play basketball safely was a good day to people in that situation. It’s a happy sound and dark undertone.
I love this song, it always makes me smile.
This song was unusual at the time it came out because there was so much turmoil going on in the black community (as there still is) and rappers at the time were only rapping about the negative activities happening in their neighborhoods, so Ice Cube not only having a good day but then choosing to rap about how nothing bad happened to him for just a day was super refreshing to hear at the time and made the song popular
Great reaction! I was born in the very early 90s and these songs played in the background of my life. So refreshing to get a fresh perspective on songs I wish I could listen to for the first time again. The point of the song I've always felt is that nothing spectacular or out of the ordinary is happening, so a 'normal day' would be a good day for him. Also, remember that with everything that was happening at the time, African Americans were painted as violent, with thoughts like 'oh there they go again taking advantage of the situation with violence and looting etc.' So the song points out, from an African American view (particularly someone from the area of the incident) that all they want in a day is the bare minimum to be considered and accepted as human. To have a normal day. They don't want the violence or pain either. A normal day, would be a good day.
Ice Cube also owns Cube Vision Productions which produces the TV show spinoff of his movies "Are We There Yet?"
Ron Isley is singing on the hook which is also a sample from "Foot steps in the Dark". And when he says "I got call from Kim..." he's referring to his wife. He nolonger says her name when he performs the song. I recently saw him live and he's incredible.
Yo at 15:00 your dad had me dying 🤣🤣🤣🤣 his impersonation of mumble rap was perfect lol
Keep up this great work, Great track , Great reaction.
Thank you so much!!
I think a few of the lyrics went over your dads head & that took away from just how significant this song is to not only the rap community but to the overall life experience for an everyday American.
The concept of getting through a day filled with the simplest activity is what is considered “good” in America for a large portion of its population. No outlandish tale of hitting the lotto or traveling to some exotic city or any other life luxury. A good day is defined as not being awakened due to the bark of your dog, having breakfast without pork (that line is significant b/c of the cultural history Black Americans have with pork - it was definitely a staple & survival food during darker times also b/c it is directly connected to the religious shift from Christianity to Islam within the community so the idea of a typical Black American “church mom” giving pork up was at the time blasphemous), also finally going all the way with the girl you had a crush on since the 3rd grade (again focus on the metaphorical value of the lyric - not with a supermodel but your 3rd grade crush made the day “good”), playing ball, dice, & dominoes with your friends without conflict (the significance of that is at the time a lot of gun-violence in the 90s would occur following a defeat or humiliating lost after a game of pick-up basketball ball or dice) so getting through a game and winning without being shot was satirically “good”, no stop by the police (over-policing was rampant in L.A. during that time - if you ever watched the fx show OJ vs the people there is a scene in one episode that depicts the over-policing when Johnny Cochran a public & powerful attorney is frivolously pulled over by the lapd).
I could go on & on…no smog in l.a. means “good” (remember Kobe Bryant essentially lost his life b/c of la smog so that proves how powerful that simple line is). Also the significance of the song & it’s importance comes from the comedy and satire used in Cubes pen - a typical literary-device used in many raps to mellow out some of the grim content (looked up & saw the Goodyear blimp & it read Ice Cube’s a pimp - how random and funny is that lyric lol). The best I can explain this song’s underlying meaning is by juxtaposing it with let’s say Fleetwood Mac’s song Gypsy. Stevie Nicks writes “so I’m back to the underground back to the floor that I love”. She’s basically speaking of a simpler and happier time before the fame when she was broke. That was peace, that was happiness. Cube does the same thing metaphorically but just hip hop.
Also I was bummed that you guys didn’t watch the video b/c the video was in some ways more impactful than the song. Anyway I love your content with your dad. Keep up the good work.
So no one is going to say thats Hella to read I'll come back some day I feel actually reading on TH-cam
That was waaaaay too much. I actually read it anyway but this channel ain't "that". An in depth analysis like this deserves it's own spotlight/ channel.
#JustAThought 🤷🏽♀️
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I love how he can talk to his dad and he actually listens to understand. You guys have a great relationship. 💚 the content 👌
Thanks so much for the support and watching :)
The way your dad described mumble rap looooooool spot on
Makes me want to jump in the lowrider and take back some territories.
*Grove Street 4 Life!* 😉 😂
You gotta do Slipping by DMX. Your pops would appreciate a song like that.
The fact he used the Isley Brothers beat for this song is classic
The rapper from “Law and Order” was Ice T. Ice Cube was in “Are We There Yet”, and “Barber Shop” and “Ride Along”.
All these songs were my high school
Days to late teens 😂 c/o ‘97 🙌🏼🙌🏼
Love the analysis! My interpretation of the song was one dreaming of a good day in an environment that is trying to dispose of them. One that isn't exposed to this environment would not interpret this day being "a good day." Furthermore, from ice cube's point of view, he has adapted to his environment (LA being backdrop of the song) out to harm him. Also, the album called "The Predator" you would think he was speaking about himself. However, in this song, he is the one being prayed on. He's dodging the cops and his ops, while living his life without needing to defend it, making it "a good day."
It hurts me to say this, but your breakdown of this song is slightly incorrect (13:30)….I think you guys start to understand a little better at (17:25) Please allow me to give you some additional background.
I will set the scene….
This is the 90’s in L.A where gang activity is at its height. Crack has hit the scene causing violence to rise. Police are harassing/profiling the African American and Latin communities. Racial tension is through the roof. There is distrust between the LAPD and the communities of color.
Ice Cube is not reminiscing on his better days. What he is describing is what is considered a “Good Day” in South central. The average day is almost the complete opposite of his lyrics. That might be hard to believe for some, but for people that come from these types of communities all over the U.S. can relate. To some people the sound of police sirens are as common as the music from the ice cream truck. This song is a all time classic!!!
You guys are great! Please continue to introduce your dad to hip hop. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽💯💯 this is cool to see someone’s first reaction to what you have lived.
You’re right. But I’ve never thought about that. Damn you blew my mind fr
@@lornegreen6755 I mean it’s kinda obvious. The last lyric in the song really emphasizes the “daydreaming” theme or that a good day doesn’t last. The actual music video helps tho
@@MM-jc7uv you’re right, I don’t disagree, I guess I just never put it together
I highly recommend "dancing with the devil" by immortal technique, an amazing story and if you like it you can also check out "children's story" by Slick Rick or "loves gonna getcha" by KRS One/Boogie down productions and as a bonus there's a good song from Nas " life's a bitch "
You , your Dad and the rest of us would love to watch a reaction to these stories.
Last one: Too $hort "The Ghetto" another great story, Cheers.
At some point, Dad is gonna have to listen to some ICE T. T was part of the first wave of West Coast rap along with NWA, but he mostly abided by the old school NYC way of doing things. Ice was the first rapper to have a parental advisory label on his album, and he became responsible for defending Rap music in the public eye during the early 90s. Ice essentially became one of Hip-Hop's first mainstream ambassadors. He's also one of the first rappers to successfully transition from music to acting, and I think he was one of the first rappers to create a titular song in a major movie soundtrack ("Colors" in 1988).
@thefrontroom, the “female” sample is actually Ron Isley from the original song, Footsteps in the Dark.
It’s been said that N.W.A. Had violent lyrics, but their content was most often them sharing with the listener the horrific things they saw in their neighborhood growing up and how they felt about it.
Ice Cube is also a successful screenwriter and executive producer.
The Smog is likely the least of the realness escaped in the joy of the lyrics. Most of the lyrics are an atypically good day…almost like a fantasy. That explains the spoken words at the end. He’s daydreaming more or less.
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