Hamilton doesn't just use hip-hop as a medium, it is inspired by hip-hop. Lin-Manual uses cadences, styles, etc., to show the growth of the characters. He is a huge hip-hop head and the play is peppered with homages to Biggie, Nas, Busta, Mobb Deep, DMX, etc...
@@nicanproud Yeah, the end of this battle plus "My Shot" definitely have strong Eminem elements, even as a casual fan. Definitely feel like 8 Mile era played a role in how Alexander was written.
Lin-Manuel Miranda (also plays Hamilton) wrote this, and also previously In The Heights, another Broadway smash hit. He gives homages and lays down Easter eggs to a lot the hip hop greats. It's fantastically written.
Absolutely true. I listened to the entire album like 20 times before I went to see it live. What an amazing play but not only that, as a hip hop / R&B album in total it is incredible. Mr LBoyd, it is absolutely worth a watch and as a history and hiphop head you would love it.
I honestly think Hamilton has been the most personally impactful artistic work (movie, album, etc) that I ever experienced. Genius is too frequently used to describe things but it applies to Hamilton (IMHO).
The guy playing Hamilton "Lin Manuel Miranda" is the one who wrote everything (the play, the lyrics and music composition) and he grew up in NYC he said that Biggie is his biggest influence cause he grew up listening to him, along with many other first generation big names but Biggie is the biggest influence on him
Laughed my ass that your reacting to this since I watched "The Ten Smack Commandments" because they have a song called "The Ten Dual Commandments'' which is fire. And PS I am a metalhead, and Hamilton is insanely good. Insanely.
So so so so so good. I know it’s a lot, but I really do recommend if you’re going to do more Hamilton reactions, to do them in order. Even if you don’t do every song. They tend to build on each other and call back in certain ways. But all the tracks are fire in their own way, and Miranda approached the music like a hip hop historian or something. It’s so good.
My friend. Hamilton is like experiencing brilliance for the first time. Watch it through it's entirety. The songs connect with each other masterfully. Royce Da 5'9" says on Layers that he saw the musical and it changed his life. Lin Manuel Miranda went to school with Immortal Technique who used to show Lin and his friends in the lockers.
ALL OF IT~!!!!!! Linn Manuel Miranda is EPIC.....mega hard core hip hop head....10 Dual Commandments is a direct link to 10 crack commandments by Natorious B.I.G. There are books and breakdown channels dedicated to dissecting every word, rhythm, theme of the show....it is a MASTERWORK. Howard Ho's breakdowns are the best.
LMM wrote all of it. All. Of. It. A lot of attention is given to the rap parts of the musical that it’s almost narrow minded and pigeon holes the show. There are raps (brilliantly written & delivered) but there is R&B, Pop, Jazz. Don’t base watching it from one snippet. You have to start from the beginning to understand what’s going on and the diversity. The choreography also demonstrates the many styles of dance. It’s art & LMM is genius.
Dude, please watch it!! It's great. I never thought I'd dig it, either, but the whole thing is worth it. "My Shot" and the the very first song "Alexander Hamilton" give you a good sense of what's in store. "Satisfied" also
Agreed to the ones who are saying you should react to the whole show in order. It's worth it! I'm not a hip-hop fan myself so all the references go right over my head, but from what I understand, Lin is a big fan of old school hip-hop and pays TON of homages to artists who have inspired him over the years.
Much more than your wildest imaginations. This performance is so intricate, you will be in shock. The threads, the themes, the call backs, the influences!!!
Every time I see Hamilton, it seriously chokes me up. I highly recommend it in the entirety. I frequently find myself quoting lines or singing portions of the songs as I am going about my day.
I hate nearly all musicals but Hamilton was my go to driving soundtrack for a good 8 months. It is NOT all hip hop though, be warned. There are plenty of more musical-y type songs.
On the topic of the history in Hamilton, one of the absolute best arguments I’ve heard for Hamilton’s plan to assume states debt has to do with how the war was fought. Every state benefited equally from the war but the war wasn’t fought equally in each state. New York saw a lot more action than Virginia therefore it’s debt was higher but, at the same time New York saw no more benefit than Virginia did. So since everyone benefits equally everyone should help pay. You also have to remember back them people were much more loyal to their state than the country, where now people are generally loyal to the country as a whole.
Fantastic play, and that's coming from someone who isn't a hip-hop fan and didn't expect to like it at all going in. I absolutely love it. Well worth your time!
I was hesitant because I was afraid it wouldn’t live up to the hype. This is my first watch on your channel! Hamilton is worth the three hours. I was praying my daughters would sit through the musical and be able to appreciate it. Cut to many months later and they know all the songs and we have seen this play more times than I can count. If you don’t like it, there will at least be parts that you can appreciate 😄
I agree with previous comments, this show is very well worth the wait...I HIGHLY recommend just watching the whole thing. You will not be disappointed. The writer is Lin-Manuel Miranda, his influences are all over the place. Several different styles depending on who is preforming.
You do. You want to see it. Promise. It's genius. I have watched it a half dozen times and I notice something new every time. Truly a masterpiece. Every bit. The actors, the choreography, the music, the lyrics.
You nailed it. Lin Manuel Miranda has explicitly said he listened to Biggie and Nas on repeat while he was writing. He also throws in some very clear DMX references.
Lin Manuel Miranda is a prodigy! This is history in the making and I'm grateful for being part of it! YOU MUST SEE THE ENTIRE PLAY! It will change your life! Good vibes always, from NYC!
Yes, watch the play. I've seen it a few times on Disney Plus. If you're a music nerd like I am, you will enjoy it. Lin not only uses rap, he has ballads, Reggae Music, a 60s number done by King George, and even a classical number called Farmer's Refuted!
It won the Pulitzer Prize, it is an acknowledged masterpiece and one of the most recognized works of art over the last 50 years. You saw a teaspoonful.
It's hip-hop. It's Broadway. It's pop. Lin Manuel Miranda even snuck in a lullaby. It's the history of the American Experiment, in extremely entertaining form. It is absolutely so mind blowing that old people (like me) who really REALLY don't like rap or hip-hop, and kids who don't like history, and metal heads who don't like show tunes, and all those who don't like theater...and we ALL LOVE HAMILTON ! I'm not even joking a little bit. Watch it tonight. Then come back and try to let us know which song was your favorite...bet you'll have more than one. If you watch the original cast on Disney, you will find yourself wanting to clap and give a standing ovation in your living room to the tv...that's how good this show is. Suggestions from the old lady nerd corner, "Alexander Hamilton "; "My Shot" "You'll Be Back"*; "Wait for It"*; "The Story of Tonight"; "The Ten Duel Commandments "; "The Battle of Yorktown"*; "Dear Theodosia "; "One Last Time"; "Cabinet Battle #2"; "The Room Where it Happens"* .... and I'm leaving out "Guns and Ships" "What Did I Miss" "The Schuyler Sisters"; "Satisfied "; "Helpless"; "Burn" and all the rest of the damned musical. * are my personal favorites of favorites that I go back to over and over again. Listen to your wife! Watch it!!!!
You didn’t finish this! Really! It continues for another minute or two. I do enjoy your reactions, which is why I’m a subscriber. And your wife is right (of course), you do have to watch it. Recommendations? All of it, from the funny songs by King George, to the fastest rap in the show, performed by the marvelous Daveed Diggs, to George Washington’s Farewell Address, to Burn…. I don’t know if I can keep this brief, but I’ll try. As he was leaving for vacation from his Tony-winning musical In the Heights, Lin picked up a copy of Ron Chernow’s book Alexander Hamilton, for some light reading. (It’s 700-800 pages of dense, heavily foot-noted, carefully researched material). He says that he hadn’t gotten very far before he realized this should be set to hip-hop. He was amazed to find that no one had done it yet. He thought he might develop it into a mix tape. And you’re right about his influences, too. And Lin is from the Washington Heights area of New York City. It probably took him 8 years before the whole musical was completed, and I don’t know if that includes the off-Broadway time at the Public Theater. Lin had a different theme of music for each major character, and yes, he wrote the whole thing, in collaboration with Alex Lacamoire and heavy input from director Tommy Kail. For instance, King George has songs reminiscent of the Beatles. True, not every fact is 100% accurate, and the timelines are scrunched up, but it basically sticks to the facts. And Ron Chernow served as Historical Advisor, and he and Lin had debates on what must be included and what could be altered a bit. Two things I recommend you do: watch the TH-cam video of Lin Manuel performing the ‘Alexander Hamilton’ song at the White House; and watch the King George numbers. And watch the whole thing! On the WH performance, a little background is merited. Shortly after President and Mrs Obama moved into the White House, they held a night of song, music and the spoken word, and invited several major stars and well-known artists. This was after Lin had won the Tony for ‘In the Heights’, and he’d been asked to perform a piece from that. Lin decided to do this new piece he had just completed instead, introducing it as a song about a man who embodied the very essence of hip-hop, Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton. (The audience of dignitaries giggles.) He says ‘you laugh’, etc.well, by the end of it President Obama gives him a standing ovation. It took him a year to write this piece, another year to write the next one, then Tommy Kail put him on a schedule so it could be finished while they were still alive! There are multiple interviews on TH-cam with both LMM, Ron Chernow and various collaborators that I found very interesting.
so hard to choose just one but my shot is hamilton's "i want" song so its pretty important. i also personally liked the finale, who lives who dies who tells your story
Very worth watching all of Hamilton. There are numerous references to hip hop and to musical theater. There are multiple videos on the rap and musical theater influences in the show. Quite a few rappers attended Hamilton have good things to say about it.
It is SO worth watching, and I saw another comment recommend that if you'll just react to them then do it in order of the musical's songs - because they do build off of each other and it feels cohesive and just really cool when you hear it all XD whatever you choose to do, even if you don't make that video, this video was fire
It was written by lin the man playing hamilton. He wrote everything by himself over few years. It was supposed be an album but a clip him performing obama went viral and was turned into a play. And he from Brooklyn and says his influence was biggie among few other artist. There are plenty youtube videos of him talking about it. You be surprised watch it.
If you listen to the OBCA, Lin’s influences are apparent. Lin grew up in New York in the 80s/90s, and he alludes to his influences throughout the entire production.
Please please watch it, it will change your life and I’m not kidding. The music and lyrics are waaaaay more amazing than you would expect, and a true tribute to hip hop. Most people won’t mind if you continue to react to the blocked video, as long as you can see it and hear it, we mainly want to see your reaction, your joy, when seeing it for the first time. Please start from the beginning, because there is a good story, background and history involved. Love your channel 😝
When Jefferson says "imagine what's gonna happen when you try to tax our whiskey", this is a reference to the whiskey rebellion which was an actual violent protest to the "whiskey tax"
Lin Manuel Miranda wrote the lyrics and he studied hip hop and rap and uses old and new school to great effect. If nothing else, watch “Not giving away my shot” and that will give you a great sample of what you’re looking at.
Lin Miranda wrote it all and he was influenced and adds Easter eggs throughout the play inspired by all the greats of hip hop. You were shocked a few times because you caught some. You would love this. Lol
Not sure if anyone has mention it here. Lin referenced many hip hop artist from the 90’s, that he grew up listening to. Both East cost and west coast and at times he DIRECTLY quoted their lyrics to pay tribute. They’re a TH-cam video about it, super interesting.
Lin Manuel Miranda wrote the bars for Hamilton. I didn't realize all the hip hop influences that Hamilton references until I watched the evolution of hip hop and heard a lot of the things I had heard referenced in Hamilton. All the greats. I'd love for you to watch it and pick out the influences you hear.
Hamilton is amazing! Lin Manuel has various posts online on who he was influenced by and it was very intentional which styles of hip hop/rap he used where.
Hey dude, love your content! You're one of the very few reactors who actually adds something to what you're reacting to! I appreciate you! Could I make one request? I just came over here from your Upchurch video, and I'd love to see a link to the original content in the description.
You should watch the full thing, It would be worth it. I dont even like RAP, But Lin is a genius. And he has a golden cast here. Hamilton is a masterpiece
I'd love to see a full reaction to Hamilton! I've seen a few different ways of going about it.. some people watch the whole thing through, film a reaction and then post it in parts, while others are going song by song. The show is practically all music, and it's fire! Can't wait to see what you end up doing! ps. there're also some videos that were preformed at the white house right before Obama left office... namely One Last Time.
Definitely watch the whole thing. I grew up on east coast hip hop and the music here definitely pays tribute to that. Biggie, Nas, Busta Rhymes, one song gives big Ja Rule and Ashanti vibes. It also tells a great mostly accurate story. The show is almost entirely music so if you just go through it song by song in order you’ll get the whole story. You’ve become one of my favorite reactors for your insights into what you’re watching and I’d love to see your take on all of Hamilton.
Watch Hamilton. Lin Manuel Miranda wrote this masterpiece over seven years. He used old school rap and newer hip hop to differenciate this styles and character of various people in the play. You owe it to yourself to witness the brilliance of his writing.
Not even going to check the comments, I already know I’m echoing everybody- you want to watch the show. And if you’re like a lot of us, you’ll enjoy the hip-hop Easter eggs throughout the show.
I mean this sincerely, you do yourself a great disservice watching Hamilton in anything other than it's entirety the first time. Also I would (and have) subscribed to Patreons just for that so, uh..Something to consider 😉
WATCH. IT. YOU MUST. IT'S SO GOOD. Lin-Manuel wrote everything and you'll hear all his influences throughout. 10 Duel Commandments if it being East Coast interests you
Biggie and Nas are absolutely the right pegs to understand where Lin Manuel Miranda is modeling the rap found in Hamilton. But it’s also worth noting that he went to high school with, and was, at least according to the story I’ve heard, dunked in a trash can a few times by a fellow by the name of Felipe Coronel, better known nowadays as Immortal Technique.
Lin Manuel Miranda wrote all of the songs. He used inspiration from hip hop of all kinds. Each character has their own kind of style. It is intentional. So many people just see that it is a musical and don't understand how actually brilliant it is. I would be more than happy to log in to see you to stream the first time you watch it. I watch a metalhead stream it from twitch to youtube without the video just using the external speaker from his computer along with his mic for streaming. Not only could his followers see his first reaction, because honestly it is like Christmas for those of us who love the musical, but he could ask questions and get answers quickly. He just gave the time stamps so we could watch it along side him. Get your wife to watch with you too! My top songs in particular for you to review are: -Helpless/Satisfied -Guns and Ships -One Last Time -Ten Duel Commandments -Wait For It -The Room Where it Happens
Take the chance and watch it. Believe me I felt the same way. I wasn't sure whether I would like something so different. I finally broke down and just did it. Now I have a Hamilton sticker on my car and the soundtrack on my phone. I probably know 90% of the lyrics and listen to it while I work. Yep I'm a Hamilton geek 🤓.
The guy playing Hamilton in the Play is Lin-Manuel and he is the one who wrote all the raps, he is the genius behind the play, its not often you get to see the guy who wrote something in theater also play the lead role. I am not a theater guy really, I was always more into jazz, rock, metal, hip hop, etc and thats where most of my musical focus went. This play is absolutely incredible though, like without a shadow of a doubt it will go down in history. Some of the super fans of Hamilton can be a bit cringey but I don't think that should push anyone away.
Lin Manuel Miranda wrote all the lyrics. He’s a true hip hop head. You DEFINITELY should watch Yorktown from Hamilton. There even is a performance of that song from the Tony’s. It’s my favorite. I also had mixed feelings when Lin’s stuff was suggested to me. I thought it would be cheesy watered down hip hop... but it definitely isn’t. Love your channel, bro!
Lin-Manuel Miranda made sure to put a whole lot of his hip hop influences in this show. Thomas Jefferson did a Grand Master Flash line at the end there, there's a line from Mobb Deep in one of the songs, another song was based on Biggie's ten crack commandments and is played throughout the entirety of the play. If you want to hear his hip hop influences more prominently, I would highly suggest the Hamilton Mixtape, which might be easier in terms of not getting blocked. But the play is amazing and I hope you get a chance to watch it.
Honestly, I didn't want to for the LONGEST time. Not even remotely interested. Now that I've watched it, I am trying to get EVERYONE to at least see it. It is truly a masterpiece.
It is very much influenced by east coast rap. There are references to Biggie, Nas, Mobb Deep among others throughout the play. If you likr 90's hip hop you will definitely enjoy it. And yes there is singing too, GREAT singing.
I love your reactions! You've gotta do a Hamilton reaction all the way through. Beginning to end. It's a masterpiece. The composition, the lyrics are so thoughtful and evocative. The choreography is exceptional. I think it came out in 2016 but I didn't see it until lockdown last year. I was bored but not after I found Hamilton. I probably watched it at least 20 times. It's addictive. There's a very deep message in it, no matter how you choose to look at it. Isn't prospective a wonderful thing?
The list of Hamilton songs on your "Watch Next" list begins with "Ten Duel Commandments" and ends with "Ten Duel Commandments". It is a list of one. You won't be sorry.
It really is very very impressive. I'm not a new head hip hop fan, but the film is absolutely worth watching. I see it live (not with the original Broadway Cast of course) here in Detroit. It's a fantastic Musical. Definitely worth the view.
Biggie is a big influence, Nas, Jay Z and many early 90 rappers. LIN Manuel Wrote this whole entire show. He is from Puerto Rico and his first musical was about our culture this one was about his love for Hip Hop.
Just watch Hamilton in its entirety. Its well worth the watch.
Agree, don't over think it. Just watch it
Please react to it first!! Don't watch without us please!
Please!!!
This^^
Yes, please react to the whole thing IN ORDER....
Hamilton doesn't just use hip-hop as a medium, it is inspired by hip-hop. Lin-Manual uses cadences, styles, etc., to show the growth of the characters. He is a huge hip-hop head and the play is peppered with homages to Biggie, Nas, Busta, Mobb Deep, DMX, etc...
Yes. Lin-Manuel also mentions inspiration from Eminem and the Beatles.
@@nicanproud I can definitely hear eminem coming out of him at one point lol
Jefferson gave me Andre 3000 vibes with some of his deliveries, but it might just be his accent
Lafayette having trouble with English, then having the fastest verse in the show is my favorite example of this.
@@nicanproud Yeah, the end of this battle plus "My Shot" definitely have strong Eminem elements, even as a casual fan. Definitely feel like 8 Mile era played a role in how Alexander was written.
"I don't think I want to see it." I try not to argue with people but on that point I will. You're missing out.
Indeed. If you love and live hip hop, you’ll love and live Hamilton.
Honestly even if you don't love hip hop
Of course now he’s a Hamilfan himself. Love when that happens.
No. This is the cringiest lamest shit ever.
Lin-Manuel Miranda (also plays Hamilton) wrote this, and also previously In The Heights, another Broadway smash hit. He gives homages and lays down Easter eggs to a lot the hip hop greats. It's fantastically written.
Absolutely true. I listened to the entire album like 20 times before I went to see it live. What an amazing play but not only that, as a hip hop / R&B album in total it is incredible. Mr LBoyd, it is absolutely worth a watch and as a history and hiphop head you would love it.
I honestly think Hamilton has been the most personally impactful artistic work (movie, album, etc) that I ever experienced. Genius is too frequently used to describe things but it applies to Hamilton (IMHO).
"Genius" is an understatement. Never been done before, will likely never be repeated.
Yeah I don't throw the G word around lightly but I said the exact same thing. It's a work of genius.
The guy playing Hamilton "Lin Manuel Miranda" is the one who wrote everything (the play, the lyrics and music composition) and he grew up in NYC he said that Biggie is his biggest influence cause he grew up listening to him, along with many other first generation big names but Biggie is the biggest influence on him
Laughed my ass that your reacting to this since I watched "The Ten Smack Commandments" because they have a song called "The Ten Dual Commandments'' which is fire. And PS I am a metalhead, and Hamilton is insanely good. Insanely.
I think it is the 10 Duel Commandments
@@Yoyoyoitsdatboi yes you are correct
So so so so so good.
I know it’s a lot, but I really do recommend if you’re going to do more Hamilton reactions, to do them in order. Even if you don’t do every song. They tend to build on each other and call back in certain ways. But all the tracks are fire in their own way, and Miranda approached the music like a hip hop historian or something. It’s so good.
It's hip hop, 90s R&B, blues, pop, jazz all in one show.. You gotta watch it, won't be disappointed I assure you
My friend. Hamilton is like experiencing brilliance for the first time. Watch it through it's entirety. The songs connect with each other masterfully. Royce Da 5'9" says on Layers that he saw the musical and it changed his life.
Lin Manuel Miranda went to school with Immortal Technique who used to show Lin and his friends in the lockers.
ALL OF IT~!!!!!! Linn Manuel Miranda is EPIC.....mega hard core hip hop head....10 Dual Commandments is a direct link to 10 crack commandments by Natorious B.I.G.
There are books and breakdown channels dedicated to dissecting every word, rhythm, theme of the show....it is a MASTERWORK. Howard Ho's breakdowns are the best.
LMM wrote all of it. All. Of. It. A lot of attention is given to the rap parts of the musical that it’s almost narrow minded and pigeon holes the show. There are raps (brilliantly written & delivered) but there is R&B, Pop, Jazz. Don’t base watching it from one snippet. You have to start from the beginning to understand what’s going on and the diversity. The choreography also demonstrates the many styles of dance. It’s art & LMM is genius.
Every character’s parts embraces different forms of hip hop... there is a huge mix and so many influences!
Lin-Manuel definitely got a lot of his writing influence from Biggie. As you watch the play you will see a lot of biggie-isms.
Dude, please watch it!! It's great. I never thought I'd dig it, either, but the whole thing is worth it.
"My Shot" and the the very first song "Alexander Hamilton" give you a good sense of what's in store. "Satisfied" also
oooh.. agreed! I think you should definitely watch A Winter's Ball, Helpless and Satisfied in one sitting!
Agreed to the ones who are saying you should react to the whole show in order. It's worth it! I'm not a hip-hop fan myself so all the references go right over my head, but from what I understand, Lin is a big fan of old school hip-hop and pays TON of homages to artists who have inspired him over the years.
A lot of the references went over my head too lol
Much more than your wildest imaginations. This performance is so intricate, you will be in shock. The threads, the themes, the call backs, the influences!!!
Every time I see Hamilton, it seriously chokes me up. I highly recommend it in the entirety. I frequently find myself quoting lines or singing portions of the songs as I am going about my day.
I hate nearly all musicals but Hamilton was my go to driving soundtrack for a good 8 months. It is NOT all hip hop though, be warned. There are plenty of more musical-y type songs.
Grew up on grunge in the 90's. Hamilton is incredible and deserves multiple views!
Dude I’ve watched it a couple times and have listened to the soundtrack multiple times!!! “Satisfied” is a great one from it!!
When I see a full hamilton react, I subscribe. Always.
On the topic of the history in Hamilton, one of the absolute best arguments I’ve heard for Hamilton’s plan to assume states debt has to do with how the war was fought. Every state benefited equally from the war but the war wasn’t fought equally in each state. New York saw a lot more action than Virginia therefore it’s debt was higher but, at the same time New York saw no more benefit than Virginia did. So since everyone benefits equally everyone should help pay. You also have to remember back them people were much more loyal to their state than the country, where now people are generally loyal to the country as a whole.
Fantastic play, and that's coming from someone who isn't a hip-hop fan and didn't expect to like it at all going in. I absolutely love it. Well worth your time!
I was hesitant because I was afraid it wouldn’t live up to the hype. This is my first watch on your channel! Hamilton is worth the three hours. I was praying my daughters would sit through the musical and be able to appreciate it. Cut to many months later and they know all the songs and we have seen this play more times than I can count. If you don’t like it, there will at least be parts that you can appreciate 😄
I agree with previous comments, this show is very well worth the wait...I HIGHLY recommend just watching the whole thing. You will not be disappointed. The writer is Lin-Manuel Miranda, his influences are all over the place. Several different styles depending on who is preforming.
You do. You want to see it. Promise. It's genius. I have watched it a half dozen times and I notice something new every time. Truly a masterpiece. Every bit. The actors, the choreography, the music, the lyrics.
You nailed it.
Lin Manuel Miranda has explicitly said he listened to Biggie and Nas on repeat while he was writing. He also throws in some very clear DMX references.
Lin Manuel Miranda is a prodigy! This is history in the making and I'm grateful for being part of it! YOU MUST SEE THE ENTIRE PLAY! It will change your life! Good vibes always, from NYC!
Yes, watch the play. I've seen it a few times on Disney Plus. If you're a music nerd like I am, you will enjoy it. Lin not only uses rap, he has ballads, Reggae Music, a 60s number done by King George, and even a classical number called Farmer's Refuted!
It won the Pulitzer Prize, it is an acknowledged masterpiece and one of the most recognized works of art over the last 50 years. You saw a teaspoonful.
It's hip-hop. It's Broadway. It's pop. Lin Manuel Miranda even snuck in a lullaby. It's the history of the American Experiment, in extremely entertaining form. It is absolutely so mind blowing that old people (like me) who really REALLY don't like rap or hip-hop, and kids who don't like history, and metal heads who don't like show tunes, and all those who don't like theater...and we ALL LOVE HAMILTON !
I'm not even joking a little bit. Watch it tonight. Then come back and try to let us know which song was your favorite...bet you'll have more than one.
If you watch the original cast on Disney, you will find yourself wanting to clap and give a standing ovation in your living room to the tv...that's how good this show is.
Suggestions from the old lady nerd corner, "Alexander Hamilton "; "My Shot" "You'll Be Back"*; "Wait for It"*; "The Story of Tonight"; "The Ten Duel Commandments "; "The Battle of Yorktown"*; "Dear Theodosia "; "One Last Time"; "Cabinet Battle #2"; "The Room Where it Happens"* .... and I'm leaving out "Guns and Ships" "What Did I Miss"
"The Schuyler Sisters"; "Satisfied "; "Helpless"; "Burn" and all the rest of the damned musical. * are my personal favorites of favorites that I go back to over and over again.
Listen to your wife! Watch it!!!!
You didn’t finish this! Really! It continues for another minute or two. I do enjoy your reactions, which is why I’m a subscriber. And your wife is right (of course), you do have to watch it. Recommendations? All of it, from the funny songs by King George, to the fastest rap in the show, performed by the marvelous Daveed Diggs, to George Washington’s Farewell Address, to Burn….
I don’t know if I can keep this brief, but I’ll try.
As he was leaving for vacation from his Tony-winning musical In the Heights, Lin picked up a copy of Ron Chernow’s book Alexander Hamilton, for some light reading. (It’s 700-800 pages of dense, heavily foot-noted, carefully researched material). He says that he hadn’t gotten very far before he realized this should be set to hip-hop. He was amazed to find that no one had done it yet. He thought he might develop it into a mix tape. And you’re right about his influences, too. And Lin is from the Washington Heights area of New York City. It probably took him 8 years before the whole musical was completed, and I don’t know if that includes the off-Broadway time at the Public Theater. Lin had a different theme of music for each major character, and yes, he wrote the whole thing, in collaboration with Alex Lacamoire and heavy input from director Tommy Kail. For instance, King George has songs reminiscent of the Beatles. True, not every fact is 100% accurate, and the timelines are scrunched up, but it basically sticks to the facts. And Ron Chernow served as Historical Advisor, and he and Lin had debates on what must be included and what could be altered a bit.
Two things I recommend you do: watch the TH-cam video of Lin Manuel performing the ‘Alexander Hamilton’ song at the White House; and watch the King George numbers. And watch the whole thing! On the WH performance, a little background is merited. Shortly after President and Mrs Obama moved into the White House, they held a night of song, music and the spoken word, and invited several major stars and well-known artists. This was after Lin had won the Tony for ‘In the Heights’, and he’d been asked to perform a piece from that. Lin decided to do this new piece he had just completed instead, introducing it as a song about a man who embodied the very essence of hip-hop, Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton. (The audience of dignitaries giggles.) He says ‘you laugh’, etc.well, by the end of it President Obama gives him a standing ovation. It took him a year to write this piece, another year to write the next one, then Tommy Kail put him on a schedule so it could be finished while they were still alive!
There are multiple interviews on TH-cam with both LMM, Ron Chernow and various collaborators that I found very interesting.
I 100% recommend you watching it. So pumped that you did a reaction to this. Hope to see more Hamilton!
so hard to choose just one but my shot is hamilton's "i want" song so its pretty important. i also personally liked the finale, who lives who dies who tells your story
Very worth watching all of Hamilton. There are numerous references to hip hop and to musical theater. There are multiple videos on the rap and musical theater influences in the show. Quite a few rappers attended Hamilton have good things to say about it.
You must watch Hamilton in it’s entirety from start to finish. You won’t be disappointed.
It is SO worth watching, and I saw another comment recommend that if you'll just react to them then do it in order of the musical's songs - because they do build off of each other and it feels cohesive and just really cool when you hear it all XD
whatever you choose to do, even if you don't make that video, this video was fire
As a theatre guy. Hamilton was a very well rounded production
It was written by lin the man playing hamilton. He wrote everything by himself over few years. It was supposed be an album but a clip him performing obama went viral and was turned into a play. And he from Brooklyn and says his influence was biggie among few other artist. There are plenty youtube videos of him talking about it. You be surprised watch it.
ALL THE HAMILTON. Recommend "My Shot" next. But the show in it's entirety is phenomenal.
Doooooo it!!!! Please!!!!!!! You will love it, rapping, singing, amazing acting. SO good.
If you listen to the OBCA, Lin’s influences are apparent. Lin grew up in New York in the 80s/90s, and he alludes to his influences throughout the entire production.
Hamikton is the best piece of theater EVER created. Change my mind.
Please please watch it, it will change your life and I’m not kidding. The music and lyrics are waaaaay more amazing than you would expect, and a true tribute to hip hop. Most people won’t mind if you continue to react to the blocked video, as long as you can see it and hear it, we mainly want to see your reaction, your joy, when seeing it for the first time. Please start from the beginning, because there is a good story, background and history involved. Love your channel 😝
It’s not all hip hop but being a history buff, you’ll love it!
It's well worth it. I would start with the beginning and do the rest in order though.
This play is definitely worth watching 🙌 you might find a way to react, others did
Watch it all! So many music references hidden in plain sight! Sure it probably is best live and in person, but the recording/movie is amazing!
When Jefferson says "imagine what's gonna happen when you try to tax our whiskey", this is a reference to the whiskey rebellion which was an actual violent protest to the "whiskey tax"
Lin Manuel Miranda wrote all the raps. You will absolutely ADORE the musical. It's, hands down, the best musical of all time...
Lin Manuel Miranda wrote the lyrics and he studied hip hop and rap and uses old and new school to great effect. If nothing else, watch “Not giving away my shot” and that will give you a great sample of what you’re looking at.
"Oh, it's HIP HOP hip hop?!" 😂😂😂
Lin Miranda wrote it all and he was influenced and adds Easter eggs throughout the play inspired by all the greats of hip hop. You were shocked a few times because you caught some. You would love this. Lol
Not sure if anyone has mention it here. Lin referenced many hip hop artist from the 90’s, that he grew up listening to. Both East cost and west coast and at times he DIRECTLY quoted their lyrics to pay tribute. They’re a TH-cam video about it, super interesting.
Lin Manuel Miranda wrote the bars for Hamilton. I didn't realize all the hip hop influences that Hamilton references until I watched the evolution of hip hop and heard a lot of the things I had heard referenced in Hamilton. All the greats. I'd love for you to watch it and pick out the influences you hear.
DO THE FULL REACTION!!! ITS Written first and foremost for old hip hop heads, but its done so well that everybody who sees it falls in love with it.
Yes, you should definitely sit and see the whole show.
Hamilton is amazing! Lin Manuel has various posts online on who he was influenced by and it was very intentional which styles of hip hop/rap he used where.
“Helpless” is basically a Ja Rule & Ashanti song… that was later covered by Ja Rule & Ashanti.
Hey dude, love your content! You're one of the very few reactors who actually adds something to what you're reacting to! I appreciate you! Could I make one request? I just came over here from your Upchurch video, and I'd love to see a link to the original content in the description.
It’s a hip hop musical man! Oh my God watch it!
You should watch the full thing, It would be worth it. I dont even like RAP, But Lin is a genius. And he has a golden cast here. Hamilton is a masterpiece
YOU SHOULD SEE IT! And I'll be waiting paciently for you to do it
If you decide to watch the whole thing, upload it!!! I'd be so happy to see you watch it!
I'd love to see a full reaction to Hamilton! I've seen a few different ways of going about it.. some people watch the whole thing through, film a reaction and then post it in parts, while others are going song by song. The show is practically all music, and it's fire! Can't wait to see what you end up doing!
ps. there're also some videos that were preformed at the white house right before Obama left office... namely One Last Time.
Definitely watch the whole thing. I grew up on east coast hip hop and the music here definitely pays tribute to that. Biggie, Nas, Busta Rhymes, one song gives big Ja Rule and Ashanti vibes. It also tells a great mostly accurate story.
The show is almost entirely music so if you just go through it song by song in order you’ll get the whole story.
You’ve become one of my favorite reactors for your insights into what you’re watching and I’d love to see your take on all of Hamilton.
WATCH IT! It's not what you expect going in and it's amazingly written with very clever verbiage and you'll love it! It's clever AF.
Watch Hamilton. Lin Manuel Miranda wrote this masterpiece over seven years. He used old school rap and newer hip hop to differenciate this styles and character of various people in the play. You owe it to yourself to witness the brilliance of his writing.
Not even going to check the comments, I already know I’m echoing everybody- you want to watch the show. And if you’re like a lot of us, you’ll enjoy the hip-hop Easter eggs throughout the show.
I mean this sincerely, you do yourself a great disservice watching Hamilton in anything other than it's entirety the first time. Also I would (and have) subscribed to Patreons just for that so, uh..Something to consider 😉
“My Shot.” Check it out.
WATCH. IT. YOU MUST. IT'S SO GOOD.
Lin-Manuel wrote everything and you'll hear all his influences throughout. 10 Duel Commandments if it being East Coast interests you
Lin Manuel Miranda the guy that plays hamilton wrote it all but he had several influences
Biggie and Nas are absolutely the right pegs to understand where Lin Manuel Miranda is modeling the rap found in Hamilton.
But it’s also worth noting that he went to high school with, and was, at least according to the story I’ve heard, dunked in a trash can a few times by a fellow by the name of Felipe Coronel, better known nowadays as Immortal Technique.
It is worth the watch. Look at Ben Collier's response below, Nas was a BIG influence, so was Biggie and DMX. You'll love it, truly.
I wasn't sure I would like it but it was awesome.
Lin Manuel Miranda wrote all of the songs. He used inspiration from hip hop of all kinds. Each character has their own kind of style. It is intentional. So many people just see that it is a musical and don't understand how actually brilliant it is. I would be more than happy to log in to see you to stream the first time you watch it. I watch a metalhead stream it from twitch to youtube without the video just using the external speaker from his computer along with his mic for streaming. Not only could his followers see his first reaction, because honestly it is like Christmas for those of us who love the musical, but he could ask questions and get answers quickly. He just gave the time stamps so we could watch it along side him. Get your wife to watch with you too!
My top songs in particular for you to review are:
-Helpless/Satisfied
-Guns and Ships
-One Last Time
-Ten Duel Commandments
-Wait For It
-The Room Where it Happens
Take the chance and watch it. Believe me I felt the same way. I wasn't sure whether I would like something so different. I finally broke down and just did it. Now I have a Hamilton sticker on my car and the soundtrack on my phone. I probably know 90% of the lyrics and listen to it while I work. Yep I'm a Hamilton geek 🤓.
The guy playing Hamilton in the Play is Lin-Manuel and he is the one who wrote all the raps, he is the genius behind the play, its not often you get to see the guy who wrote something in theater also play the lead role. I am not a theater guy really, I was always more into jazz, rock, metal, hip hop, etc and thats where most of my musical focus went. This play is absolutely incredible though, like without a shadow of a doubt it will go down in history. Some of the super fans of Hamilton can be a bit cringey but I don't think that should push anyone away.
Lin Manuel Miranda wrote all the lyrics. He’s a true hip hop head. You DEFINITELY should watch Yorktown from Hamilton. There even is a performance of that song from the Tony’s. It’s my favorite. I also had mixed feelings when Lin’s stuff was suggested to me. I thought it would be cheesy watered down hip hop... but it definitely isn’t. Love your channel, bro!
Lin Mauel Miranda (the guy who plays Hamilton) wrote it all. It's sooo good (and I'm not a particularly huge fan of musicals, broadway, or hip hop)
Lin-Manuel Miranda made sure to put a whole lot of his hip hop influences in this show. Thomas Jefferson did a Grand Master Flash line at the end there, there's a line from Mobb Deep in one of the songs, another song was based on Biggie's ten crack commandments and is played throughout the entirety of the play. If you want to hear his hip hop influences more prominently, I would highly suggest the Hamilton Mixtape, which might be easier in terms of not getting blocked. But the play is amazing and I hope you get a chance to watch it.
I hope everyone comes and likes this video!! I would love to see more Hamilton reactions. It's a lot of fun!
I really would love to see a full Hamilton reaction from you!! Please.
Also, R&b, Jazz, and the king sings in old school broadway
Guns and Ships or Satisfied or Wait For It or Room Where it Happens. So good.
When you react to the entire play, I recommend you watch it with the subtitles on. It has the fastest musical cadence of ant broadway show, ever.
ALL of it Yes yes yes.
Lin Manuel wrote it all, yes sir. It's so worth the watch. You really need to watch Guns and Ships, it's fire!
You should really watch/react to all of hamilton, it’s such a creatively told story and you learn a lot
Honestly, I didn't want to for the LONGEST time. Not even remotely interested. Now that I've watched it, I am trying to get EVERYONE to at least see it. It is truly a masterpiece.
It is very much influenced by east coast rap. There are references to Biggie, Nas, Mobb Deep among others throughout the play. If you likr 90's hip hop you will definitely enjoy it. And yes there is singing too, GREAT singing.
I love your reactions! You've gotta do a Hamilton reaction all the way through. Beginning to end. It's a masterpiece. The composition, the lyrics are so thoughtful and evocative. The choreography is exceptional. I think it came out in 2016 but I didn't see it until lockdown last year. I was bored but not after I found Hamilton. I probably watched it at least 20 times. It's addictive. There's a very deep message in it, no matter how you choose to look at it. Isn't prospective a wonderful thing?
The list of Hamilton songs on your "Watch Next" list begins with "Ten Duel Commandments" and ends with "Ten Duel Commandments". It is a list of one. You won't be sorry.
I really want to see it too! I didn’t realize it was on Disney Plus!
If u don’t have Disney plus, I recommend that you get it and watch Hamilton several times.
Please do a whole reaction for the whole play. Its brilliant
It really is very very impressive. I'm not a new head hip hop fan, but the film is absolutely worth watching. I see it live (not with the original Broadway Cast of course) here in Detroit. It's a fantastic Musical. Definitely worth the view.
Biggie is a big influence, Nas, Jay Z and many early 90 rappers. LIN Manuel Wrote this whole entire show. He is from Puerto Rico and his first musical was about our culture this one was about his love for Hip Hop.
man, your reaction was so interesting, it'd be great to see you watch the whole thing. i think there's a lot to like in this play