Immortal Technique ft Jean Grae - You Never Know - A Reaction

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  • @K2daMFG
    @K2daMFG ปีที่แล้ว +11

    The funny thing is I believe this and "Dance with the devil" are his only storytelling songs.
    He's known for political raps.
    "The 4th Branch" is my favorite song of his about the media.
    Maybe in a year and a half you can give it a shot! 😂

    • @ABoomerReacts
      @ABoomerReacts  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You took the words right out of my mouth. 😁

    • @sp_a_ce
      @sp_a_ce ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ABoomerReacts +1 for 4th branch and point of no return, that's where he shines

    • @ABoomerReacts
      @ABoomerReacts  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sp_a_ce This reaction was a toss-up between You Never Know and Point of No Return. I guess I picked the wrong one. 😠😠

    • @andykerste1
      @andykerste1 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      4th branch!!! Cause of death! Harlem streets! Caught in a hustle! Leaving the past! All amazing

  • @stemid85
    @stemid85 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    He has more upbeat tracks too, like Goonies, 3rd world, Rich man's world, Civil War, Point of no return. You just heard two of his mentally heaviest tracks

    • @ABoomerReacts
      @ABoomerReacts  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks, all of those except Goonies were on my list.

    • @stemid85
      @stemid85 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ABoomerReacts honestly after this heavy downer, Goonies Never Die is precisely the song I'd recommend as a palate cleanser.

    • @ABoomerReacts
      @ABoomerReacts  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@stemid85 If I ever react to another Tech song again. 😮😮

    • @57kwest
      @57kwest ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@ABoomerReacts😂.. He's like liver to a kid. You have it once and you're good. Thanks 😅

    • @ABoomerReacts
      @ABoomerReacts  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@57kwest And you barely get through the first bite.

  • @thomasmcginnis2782
    @thomasmcginnis2782 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    "Eye in the Sky" is one of many great Immortal Technique songs

    • @ABoomerReacts
      @ABoomerReacts  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks, Thomas! That song is def on my list.

  • @andykerste1
    @andykerste1 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Haha after seeing your dance with the devil one im glad to see you do this. Though a sad song as well, way less dark 😂

  • @Cosmic_God_Particals
    @Cosmic_God_Particals ปีที่แล้ว +3

    She pushed him away because she knew she was going to die soon. So she didn't want him to get close but dam this song always hits the feels lol
    You're definitely entitled to your opinion though. 😊

  • @jaesan5872
    @jaesan5872 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I agree, Immortal Technique songs always sounded like high school creative writing assignments to me. And his flow sounded like he was reading them, too. I never understood the infatuation with him other than the shock factor of his content.

    • @ABoomerReacts
      @ABoomerReacts  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Exactly

    • @mtcnaz
      @mtcnaz ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That’s a really good call. I thought that his freestyles or some of his battles could be fun to listen to back in the day, but I never thought he was some kind of deep genius. This stuff does not hold up to people like Nas, or any of the deeper thinkers out there.

    • @ABoomerReacts
      @ABoomerReacts  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mtcnaz Fact

  • @andykerste1
    @andykerste1 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    U need an entire playlist for technique😭

  • @GABA-Gool
    @GABA-Gool ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Rich Mans World is my favorite Immortal Technique track. I think you'd like it too. Much sharper flow and charismatic presence. His early stuff is a bit rough around the edges as far as flow; delivery, breath control, clarity, etc. But he improved his delivery over the years.

    • @ABoomerReacts
      @ABoomerReacts  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! That song is def on my list.

  • @nairnair7726
    @nairnair7726 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Im still waiting for : point of no return. You will not be disappointed!

  • @camvnyc
    @camvnyc ปีที่แล้ว +1

    React to Industrial Revolution....a song that you mentioned....that will be your true test on if you like Tech or not.

    • @ABoomerReacts
      @ABoomerReacts  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks! That song is def on my list.

  • @nightimermx8934
    @nightimermx8934 ปีที่แล้ว

    Immortal Technique feat. Pumpkinhead and Jean Grae - The Illest...Jean is a beast on the mic too! Severely underrated

    • @ABoomerReacts
      @ABoomerReacts  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! I'll add it to my list.

  • @JEStheUniversual
    @JEStheUniversual ปีที่แล้ว +1

    😂 You crack me up Brian. “I wonder why he decided to get her hiv position through blood transfusion instead of…you know the other way…getting fucked”. I died 😂. I’m not a huge Technique fan like most, and he should have leveraged Jean better like maybe have her side of the story.

  • @DutchWeazel
    @DutchWeazel ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good song, sad but good.
    I especially like the chill beat 👍
    And as much as I acknowledge Immortal's skills on the mic, I've never been a big fan.

  • @rotatopoti
    @rotatopoti ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes. It's a virgin mary theme kinda thing.

  • @skillz9549
    @skillz9549 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your dance with the devil assessment is very accurate… definitely more of a Halloween Gangsta vibe…this song was very boring 🥱

  • @doomtho42
    @doomtho42 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m pretty sure most of Immortal Technique’s catalog wouldn’t appeal to you tbh, but I do have a feeling you’d quite enjoy the track “Rich Man’s World.” I dunno, it just strikes me as being the kind of song you seem to tend to really like.

    • @ABoomerReacts
      @ABoomerReacts  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! That song is def on my list.

  • @ChicagoStyles23
    @ChicagoStyles23 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the song is actually great story telling, if Nas or Royce da 5'9" would've told it, it would've been delivered way better. Never really like IT's flow, he has the awkward off beat on beat that i got annoyed with when rappers started doing that in 98-00

  • @xanaduse
    @xanaduse ปีที่แล้ว

    Dance with a devil is a great song. Amazing even. But it doesn’t have replay value, and it’s more of a cautionary tale than a deterrent I’d say. But if you want more happy songs check out Brother Ali - Own light, Pray for me, Chain link

    • @ABoomerReacts
      @ABoomerReacts  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks, Mario! Own Light was on my list and I added the others.

  • @CallMeMrTibbs
    @CallMeMrTibbs ปีที่แล้ว

    Lol. No bueno for Immortal Technique? That's a shame. Yes, you are correct that he wrote it as a deterring song. He said in an interview that all these dudes were on MTV and BET acting like selling drugs etc. was all fun and games with a big smile on your face. Please react to Industrial Revolution in Oct 2024 when you're doing the next Immortal Technique song lol.

  • @57kwest
    @57kwest ปีที่แล้ว

    He has said in an interview once that it's a story he heard while in prison. It was supposedly a true story; mostly. I'm sure he embellished for the song

    • @ABoomerReacts
      @ABoomerReacts  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I wonder why it's difficult for him to perform if it didn't even happen to him?

  • @zachmaldonado9204
    @zachmaldonado9204 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Have you listen to Atmosphere?

    • @ABoomerReacts
      @ABoomerReacts  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, I have several requests for Atmosphere on my list and I've reacted to God's Bathroom Floor and The Waitress. Do you have a particular song by them that you think would make for a good reaction?

    • @zachmaldonado9204
      @zachmaldonado9204 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @ABoomerReacts Sunshine for sure!

    • @zachmaldonado9204
      @zachmaldonado9204 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @ABoomerReacts the song Yesterday as well. This song is a sad song so I balanced with out with Sunshine

    • @ABoomerReacts
      @ABoomerReacts  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@zachmaldonado9204 That's on my list! I'll schedule it for December.

    • @zachmaldonado9204
      @zachmaldonado9204 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @ABoomerReacts thank you sir!

  • @pleclerc2112
    @pleclerc2112 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I both love and hate you for doing this particular song

    • @ABoomerReacts
      @ABoomerReacts  ปีที่แล้ว

      So do those 2 emotions just cancel each other out? 😜

    • @pleclerc2112
      @pleclerc2112 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ABoomerReacts it's still love lol

    • @ABoomerReacts
      @ABoomerReacts  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@pleclerc2112 Yay!

  • @curtisowens3736
    @curtisowens3736 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you react to She Swollowed it , by NWA . This song is kind X rated .

    • @ABoomerReacts
      @ABoomerReacts  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I kind of figured it was as soon as I saw the title. 😂😂

    • @curtisowens3736
      @curtisowens3736 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ABoomerReacts only because I know how much you like that raunchy shit!! Lol

    • @ABoomerReacts
      @ABoomerReacts  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@curtisowens3736 It does bring a smile to my face. 😁😁

  • @auntoneyofuntease6704
    @auntoneyofuntease6704 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm not into emotional type rap songs. I like the beat, but it didn't match the content. The beat is like a mellow sitting on the beach smoking weed and drinking Pina Coladas or something. You need a fun song, Crazy Rap by Afroman is fun song.

    • @ABoomerReacts
      @ABoomerReacts  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, Auntoneyo! I'll add it to my list. (Did you vote for Afroman on the pot poll?)

  • @Jzarecta
    @Jzarecta ปีที่แล้ว

    Dunno what made you so quick to pick up the only other song that he rhymes about this depressing subject matter. I told you many times to check out the political songs like Point of No Return, 4th Branch, Cause of Death, Harlem Streets, 3rd World, Eye in the Sky, Freedom of Speech or any of the other ones. How did you select the tracks to react to, are you just looking what other youtubers react to?

    • @ABoomerReacts
      @ABoomerReacts  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I never check out other rap reaction channels. I reacted to this because it had more requests than any other Tech song.

  • @maticman94
    @maticman94 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Aww another miss. This song is so different from every other track on the album. I don't mind it, but the highlights to me are the production and Jean on the hook. I much prefer the politically charged tracks on the rest of Rev. vol 2, like Harlem Streets, 4th branch, Peruvian cocaine

    • @ABoomerReacts
      @ABoomerReacts  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! Those songs are on my list. Maybe next year. 😂

  • @rogerpizarro8128
    @rogerpizarro8128 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please do one more song by immortal technique and you don’t have to do another one again. The name of the song is “Point of no return”. Please and thank you.

    • @ABoomerReacts
      @ABoomerReacts  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, Roger! My choice for this reaction was between You Never Know and Point of No Return. I guess I chose wrong.

  • @quincycooper1119
    @quincycooper1119 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please react to Ice Spice she's very popular and new and would love to see your reaction and opinion

    • @ABoomerReacts
      @ABoomerReacts  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks, Quincy! I may in the future but for now I'm not reacting to new artists.

  • @melbu6311
    @melbu6311 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    React to Samson please. His flow is WAY better. When you'll discover Samson you'll be in for a treat.
    If you want to react to songs with message or political discussions, these are the best :
    Samson - 46 = 13
    Samson - A Quick Word
    Samson - My Number One
    Samson's opinion on covid 19
    Samson - FTC
    Samson's response to "Vax that thang up"
    Samson - Just leave the kids out of it
    Samson - Birthday Bash
    Samson - The Sixth Sense
    Samson - What About Us
    Samson - Price Hike
    Samson - Sincerely a tax payer
    Then if you want to react to his more rappin rappin tracks (they still have a message but it's not about politics or such), these are the best :
    Samson - A Lot
    Samson - Million Dollar Baby
    Samson - If You Like It
    Samson - Cesspool
    Samson - Nancy
    Samson - Ball If i want to
    Samson - Hot Shit
    Samson - Redman 80 Bar Challenge
    Samson - Killa Flow
    Idiot raps to Cardi B "I like it" with cigarette in his mouth
    Let me warm up i just had covid
    Please give these a shot. You won't regret finding out about Samson.

    • @ABoomerReacts
      @ABoomerReacts  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for the list! I will react to him.

    • @melbu6311
      @melbu6311 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ABoomerReacts If you'll like Samson i'm gonna give you an even deeper rabbit hole to dive into, related to Samson. Can't wait to see you react to these songs!

  • @mtcnaz
    @mtcnaz ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Honestly, Immortal Technique has a weird confluence of some more interesting leftist politics along the lines of Vinnie Paz and Dead Prez but he also has songs like this that are kind of ignorant. I think it’s much more interesting to have a song about somebody who has HIV from sex or drug use or anything like that and can show that bad things can happen to people just due to random circumstance or falling victim to drug addiction or not using protection with somebody, they don’t know, etc. it’s kind of trite and corny to be like “look she didn’t even deserve it like all those other people who get it“ it’s also very strange that during that time frame it was probably not super likely that that would be how you would contract it since they started testing for it in blood transfusions in the late 80s as far as I know, and unfortunately back then you probably wouldn’t get a blood transfusion that was HIV positive and then live for another 20 years. My oldest brothers friend passed away when he was 15 because of a blood transfusion that was HIV infected but that was in 1983. There’s part of it to me that’s like who cares about a story like this. Not like I don’t sympathize with somebody passing away from anything but it just doesn’t seem that mine blowing at the end of the day for all of that set up for that to be the punchline. It’s like somebody trying to do a twist ending on a movie and they’re basically just stating something that could easily happen, and wouldn’t be that much of a surprise in many situations.

    • @ABoomerReacts
      @ABoomerReacts  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Of the 2 songs I have reacted to by him, both have plot twists that don't seem genuine.

  • @fishfoodrenton1043
    @fishfoodrenton1043 ปีที่แล้ว

    i understand you not liking his flow, i actually agree. his flow does get better with time though.
    if sex is possible why not sharing needles? idk why you latched on to that point and called it a cop out. im not saying your wrong because i have no idea but if the story is true and she did get it by sex or drugs tech isnt gonna put that out there for everyone to know out of respect. if she didnt tell you then you dont need to know. either way though the main point is to appreciate and not take advantage of those special people. also there is tons of legit fraud rappers haha techs not the one... most likely at least :) damn i talk to much. the two you have heard are the two main sad songs. I hope you give him another shot because there is more to him.

    • @ABoomerReacts
      @ABoomerReacts  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for your comment. I'll react to him again eventually.

  • @rodenrren2
    @rodenrren2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This and dance with the devil are great story telling songs but are LITERALLY his worst songs sonically, very basic flow, both from his first album, he improves 10,000% for his second album and creates one of the most classic albums in hip hop history, redefining what conscious hip hop is, in the process becoming the most successful independent artist in the world at the time

    • @ABoomerReacts
      @ABoomerReacts  ปีที่แล้ว

      Those 2 songs were the most requested Tech songs. I have a few more requests on my list. Give me a title that I should react to and I'll see if it's on my list.

    • @rodenrren2
      @rodenrren2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ABoomerReacts Hollywood driveby is a good one

    • @ABoomerReacts
      @ABoomerReacts  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rodenrren2 That's a new one for my list. Thanks!

  • @headcontraption
    @headcontraption ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i’m with you, brian. immortal technique is one of the most overrated underground rappers to me. he sounds the same on every song, in terms of his flow. i love his viewpoint on politics and history, but delivery counts to me, and his is mid.

  • @anonymouslakernerd7214
    @anonymouslakernerd7214 ปีที่แล้ว

    Meh. Not a fan of this one either to be honest. Especially after hearing Dance With The Devil (which I do like), the little moral of the story wrap up feels a bit too formulaic for my taste. And his flow was awkward on this one.

  • @DCKINGVDAGOAT
    @DCKINGVDAGOAT ปีที่แล้ว

    Jesus, who recommended this depressing snoozefest of a song? LOL