That last line was good! We keep our reactions genuine, so although we pause the videos/songs to comment, sometimes we do speak over the music a bit, like we always do when sharing music together. Thanks for watching!
@The FrontRoom Green Eyes is one of my most favorite songs. Can you also do Jill Scott's... My Petition? If you do Jill Live then do her He Loves Me (Lyzel in E Flat) she mixes every genre including some operatic moments...
She has said in interviews that this song was written freestyling and she was imitating with her sister how her aunts would talk about the men in their lives ... Legend ❤
@@cliffh.2432 Usually when people ask if an artist wrote a song, they mean did it come from the artist's mind or is it a cover song? And I would claim it was partially written bc she said her band would improvise over that groove during rehearsals. This is way too clean to be totally done on the spot
@@pmcate2 Makes sense, but the story I’ve read over the years from her and you can Google to confirm, they played the music that was used but she would riff/freestyle off the top about different topics with that same music in different sessions, so while they did use that music to do freestyles, the topic was one of many types of freestyles over that same music, but Tyrone was the freestyle that day. She says when she heard the band start playing the music, she knew it was the same music she riffs on, so she riffed. She stated the in many interviews that it was an actual freestyle, off the top. She was having fun and it turned into one of her biggest hits. Hope that helps. To be honest we will never know, I’m going off of years of her interviewing about the topic. You’re right though, the reason it has been a topic over the years is because people can’t believe it was a freestyle.
Erykah has said this song was improvised during this concert and she kept it... it's now a true classic. Also, her background singers are her sisters and cousin.
Erykah really had us out here belting this song out as kids like we had any personal experience with what she was singing about 😂 I think you would really enjoy her recent interview with Tamron Hall. Also, if you’re doing Green Eyes you MUST do I Want You and Out my Mind/Just in Time (both about a 10 minute run time). +1 to watching Jill do He Loves Me (Lyzell in E Flat) Live. Or Getting in the Way!
As far as Jill Scott goes, “He Loves Me (Lyzel in E Flat)” has some awesome live versions. Jill also has a phenomenal stage presence. The song Green Eyes by Erykah is 3 eras of vocal jazz in one song. One of my favorite songs by her.
My mother was well into her 80s and she and I loved to ride in my car on small excursions bumping the music of Ms. Badu! It was something about Badu that sounded nostalgic to her. She would tap her feet and tap her knee with enjoyment.
I bet it’s Erykah’s voice. Her earlier work had a more jazzy feel to it and her vocals were reminiscent of Billie Holiday, IMO. That could be what caused that nostalgia.
Erykah and Jill have the songs with the roots that is bananas! They both have poems on Def Poetry jam! They are both epic, theatrical, emotional rooted performers.
Eryka is from Dallas she used to be my neighbor when she was with Andre from OutKast I used to speak to them all the time they were both really down to earth good people
From my understanding, she wrote that on the spot or "freestyle". She's an AMAZING performer, and if you ever get a chance to see her in concert, absolutely go do it. Jill Scott is another great performer. I see her every chance I get. Unfortunately, this current tour is sold out at all the venues near me. 😢 The first time I remember seeing her live is when she performed with the Blue Man Group on one of the award shows. Its still one of my favorite performances.
I just saw her at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo for Black Heritage Day and it was 80,000 ppl there and the whole stadium stood and sang this word for word. She sang Tyrone and On&On , it was electric!!!!
For me, the thing that sets this channel apart to almost all of the other 'music reaction' videos.. Is you guys authenticity. No unnecessary drama attached, just sincere. Amazing how naturally talented you guys are for this concept. I also like how both your comments never feel as an interruption. But always nice background info from Kai or new approach from dad. Everything just hits the mark. Keep up the good work!
I love Erykah Badu. This song never gets old! She’s a huge part of why neo-soul is my fav genre. If y'all keep doing live performance reactions, I recommend Jazmin Sullivan and Chloe & Halle tiny desks lives at home. They both did amazing!
Jill Scott has an excellent live album. If you only listen to one song, He Loves Me (Lyzel in E Flat) is the live song to hear. I believe Dad would love Erykah Badu's whole live album.
I was lucky enough to see her perform in Saint Louis last summer and let's just say that this video was indicative of what she does . She was all what this video portrays and more. She's in a class all by herself.
Uuuuggghh!!! Erykah Badu's "Green Eyes" performance on NPR's Tiny Desk concert is oherworldly!! Thanks for reminding me of that. I absolutely have to listen to it again!!! ❤️ You should do a video reacting to that!
1997 was a fantastic year for music. I remember seeing Erykah Badu, Butterfly from Digable Planets, Saul Williams, Common, etc in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, where I was living at the time. And if my memory serves correctly, Erykah had performed at Ian Friday's Sunday Night Tea Party and she may have also done Tyrone there, too. Any neo-soul/house/hip-hop old heads out here?
I'm glad you did! Tyrone, I remember when you did the other song by Erica Badu I had mentioned Tyrone and I think some others did too, so I'm glad you did it
The Mama’s Gun review was GREAT!! I really enjoyed all of it, even pops getting emotional on Orange Moon which is easily my very close second favorite joint on the album (Green Eyes being the first). What a thorough and thoughtful review for what I consider to be Erykah’s best work (Although ‘New Amerykah’ isn’t too far behind) and one of my all time favorite albums of any artist. Erykah is one of the greatest of our time. She’s such an amazing artist. Her first two albums could be considered neo-soul but on a grand scale, her music can’t be categorized. She’s just…different. And it’s awesome. One song I’d strongly suggest is “Telephone” off the New Amerykah album. It’s a song she wrote to and for J Dilla after he passed away. Beautiful song. Have your tissue ready, pops. I’d love to see y’all review a Jill Scott album as well. Words & Sounds vol. 2 or 3 would be great. Who is Jill Scott would be great as well. A totally different sound and vibe from Erykah though the same genre as Erykah’s first two albums. Still, great great great albums by Jilly from Philly. You won’t be disappointed.
Both Erykah and Jill Scott dropped live albums after their respective debut studio releases...and both albums have standout moments like this one (Badu's album also has a studio version of this song).
If you can find the liner notes for the Mamas Gun album especially for “Green Eyes” you will have a new love and understanding of the song!! Mamas Gun is my absolute favorite…can’t wait for this
I love watching you and your dad. I feel like I’ve learned so much about rap and hip pop from your videos. I’m black South African living in California, Orange County.
Jill Scott- It’s Love (Live) .. Jill Scott has a live album called “Experience: Jill Scott 826+” that is AMAZINGGGGG!!!! I love what you two are doing & please keep up the great work!
Cool review but you guys talked through the Grande Finale and most EPIC part of the video. 😬🤦🏽♀️ lol A suggestion would be to pause the video if you just absolutely must talk. Lol The moments you think are brief and inconsequential are often anything But. I've noticed you've started doing that quite a bit... the talking during the performance. ;) Please - just pause it even if you believe that you're only communicating for seconds. You killed the vibe... what we all were waiting on you fellas to witness as we did the first time. ;) Ciao
Thanks for reacting to one of my favourite songs of one of my favourite artists 🖤 I got so exited, when she sung it on the first concert I visited of her, and I screamed like crazy, when I heard the melody starting. Than I realised, that it wasn’t the biggest hit in Germany 😅 Not many people got exited too😂
Love this! This is a request you probably won't see alot but I would love to see a reaction to 'Trying People' by De La Soul. Incredible Incredible tune. Any De La Soul reaction would be epic
There is a studio version at the end of the Baduizm Live album. It has an extra verse and the part about the cousins is a little bit different. I like singing this at karaoke, even though I don't sing well. 😂 I love when it's the long version. So many ppl get lost when that extra verse comes in. One time this guy was going word for word with me. I loved it!
You guys pretty much describe why I've seen her live the most out of any musician I love. Badu is always herself on stage and she just happens to be a goddess and a queen, simply put. 👏
She ad-libbed the whole song, she a master class in soul music and I think saying neo soul kinda pigeon holds her in a particular category but she too universal for 1 specific music genre! She is just hands down amazing at her craft and she "sensitive about her shit" lol.
❤Mama's Gun full, uncut reaction: www.patreon.com/posts/80160318
I highly recommend Jill Scott's debut album Who is Jill Scott.... It is a masterpiece
Any Moe3 song.... I think you dad will love!
I hope you react to some love performances by JILL SCOTT & FLOETRY.
Erica Arie is another one. Just beautiful.
@@superodalisque India Arie? Is that who you meant? If so, yes she IS great.
U guys missed the best line at the end cuz yall were talking! Better call Tyrone but you can't use my phone!!😂😂 Such a classic song
Right! I was like REALLY?? Yikes!!
That's the most notable part of the video. Lol
That last line was good! We keep our reactions genuine, so although we pause the videos/songs to comment, sometimes we do speak over the music a bit, like we always do when sharing music together. Thanks for watching!
@The FrontRoom Green Eyes is one of my most favorite songs.
Can you also do Jill Scott's... My Petition?
If you do Jill Live then do her He Loves Me (Lyzel in E Flat) she mixes every genre including some operatic moments...
The WHOLE punchline.... 😂😅 I was so upset! 😂😂😂
My only thought lmao
She has said in interviews that this song was written freestyling and she was imitating with her sister how her aunts would talk about the men in their lives ... Legend ❤
Yeah. I believe she and her band were doing a soundcheck. She heard some notes and the song just hit her.
Musician or magician? Or both?
🤔🤔🤔🤔
@@letitiatsunami3749 Right 😂
Oh I didn't know that
Yes! This was totally freestyle
I love stories like this ♥️😂
“But you can’t use my phone” is the best part!!!
💯💯
And they missed it by talking over it!
She actually didn’t write this but it was a freestyle done on the spot. She’s a beast.
While pregnant! A true Queen!
If she freestyled it that means she wrote it.
@@pmcate2 huh? You know what freestyle means right? Or done on the spot?
@@cliffh.2432 Usually when people ask if an artist wrote a song, they mean did it come from the artist's mind or is it a cover song? And I would claim it was partially written bc she said her band would improvise over that groove during rehearsals. This is way too clean to be totally done on the spot
@@pmcate2 Makes sense, but the story I’ve read over the years from her and you can Google to confirm, they played the music that was used but she would riff/freestyle off the top about different topics with that same music in different sessions, so while they did use that music to do freestyles, the topic was one of many types of freestyles over that same music, but Tyrone was the freestyle that day. She says when she heard the band start playing the music, she knew it was the same music she riffs on, so she riffed. She stated the in many interviews that it was an actual freestyle, off the top. She was having fun and it turned into one of her biggest hits. Hope that helps. To be honest we will never know, I’m going off of years of her interviewing about the topic. You’re right though, the reason it has been a topic over the years is because people can’t believe it was a freestyle.
Dad’s excitement when he realized who it was is so adorable.
Yeah, it was
Erykah has said this song was improvised during this concert and she kept it... it's now a true classic. Also, her background singers are her sisters and cousin.
Erykah really had us out here belting this song out as kids like we had any personal experience with what she was singing about 😂 I think you would really enjoy her recent interview with Tamron Hall. Also, if you’re doing Green Eyes you MUST do I Want You and Out my Mind/Just in Time (both about a 10 minute run time). +1 to watching Jill do He Loves Me (Lyzell in E Flat) Live. Or Getting in the Way!
💯
😂 right! Now that I'm 40 I understand 😆and I knew every damn word!
As far as Jill Scott goes, “He Loves Me (Lyzel in E Flat)” has some awesome live versions. Jill also has a phenomenal stage presence.
The song Green Eyes by Erykah is 3 eras of vocal jazz in one song. One of my favorite songs by her.
"He Loves Me" stays in rotation ❤
@@terashafranklin3832 Facts!
I was coming to suggest a live performance of Lyzel in E Flat
Live in Paris for both songs are amazing
Two of my absolute favorites! 🙌🏾
It's crazy she came up with this song live, on the spot! Live concert in D.C. in '97.
I was there! ❤❤❤
What!? Never knew this was in DC! 😱 I was lucky to have seen her a few years ago at The Anthem.
Erykah clears everything up on The Tamron Hall Show. It is here on TH-cam.
th-cam.com/video/h3VBzlfLRhY/w-d-xo.html
Erykah said she came up with it LIVE on stage in LONDON in 97.
Y'all would love Sade. My favorite is "Is It A Crime" but you can't go wrong with any song you choose of hers. Especially live
My favorite of hers is your love is king... But I also love, is it a crime, kiss of life, no ordinary love, and the sweetest taboo...
Agreed, The legend Sade has never made a bad song. Cherry Pie, Cherish the Day are a couple of my top songs of hers.
AGREED! Forgot how much I love Sade❤
taste.
Yesssss
Fun fact she didn’t write this … she literally did it on tour of the top of head. She’s so gifted !!!
My mother was well into her 80s and she and I loved to ride in my car on small excursions bumping the music of Ms. Badu! It was something about Badu that sounded nostalgic to her. She would tap her feet and tap her knee with enjoyment.
I bet it’s Erykah’s voice. Her earlier work had a more jazzy feel to it and her vocals were reminiscent of Billie Holiday, IMO. That could be what caused that nostalgia.
Awe.. this really warmed my heart💓get it granny🎶
Dude, you don't know the wave of nostalgia this song has over me. My aunt will play the shit out of this 😂
Mine too! That last line tickles the hell out of her!😂😂😂
Erykah and Jill have the songs with the roots that is bananas! They both have poems on Def Poetry jam!
They are both epic, theatrical, emotional rooted performers.
"You got me" by the roots, one of my favorite bands ever!
Eryka is from Dallas she used to be my neighbor when she was with Andre from OutKast I used to speak to them all the time they were both really down to earth good people
Yep yep! Proud she’s from this city and that we were blessed to have André around so much too
Yes so proud of my Erykah my Dallas Queen
This was the B-Side on the "On & On" vinyl 45 single I got when I was 11. Still have it and cherish it. She's the Queen.
You guys missed the best part! “…but you can’t use my phone 😒”. Lol. Also I think this was a freestyle. I think.
She says it was a freestyle. Check out her interview with Tamron Hall, she addresses it.😊
Yes, that's the clincher! The best part!!
From my understanding, she wrote that on the spot or "freestyle". She's an AMAZING performer, and if you ever get a chance to see her in concert, absolutely go do it.
Jill Scott is another great performer. I see her every chance I get. Unfortunately, this current tour is sold out at all the venues near me. 😢 The first time I remember seeing her live is when she performed with the Blue Man Group on one of the award shows. Its still one of my favorite performances.
I just saw her at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo for Black Heritage Day and it was 80,000 ppl there and the whole stadium stood and sang this word for word. She sang Tyrone and On&On , it was electric!!!!
Yes it was!!!! ❤
I think Erika admitted on the Tamron Hall show that she freestyled that song...Tyrone...Awesome talent
For me, the thing that sets this channel apart to almost all of the other 'music reaction' videos.. Is you guys authenticity. No unnecessary drama attached, just sincere. Amazing how naturally talented you guys are for this concept.
I also like how both your comments never feel as an interruption. But always nice background info from Kai or new approach from dad. Everything just hits the mark. Keep up the good work!
Appreciate that! - Dad
I love Erykah Badu. This song never gets old! She’s a huge part of why neo-soul is my fav genre.
If y'all keep doing live performance reactions, I recommend Jazmin Sullivan and Chloe & Halle tiny desks lives at home. They both did amazing!
Jill Scott has an excellent live album. If you only listen to one song, He Loves Me (Lyzel in E Flat) is the live song to hear. I believe Dad would love Erykah Badu's whole live album.
I was lucky enough to see her perform in Saint Louis last summer and let's just say that this video was indicative of what she does . She was all what this video portrays and more. She's in a class all by herself.
The best part is that this song was brand new, she debuted it on this concert. No one had heard it before.
Uuuuggghh!!! Erykah Badu's "Green Eyes" performance on NPR's Tiny Desk concert is oherworldly!! Thanks for reminding me of that. I absolutely have to listen to it again!!! ❤️
You should do a video reacting to that!
That’s Erykah, she’s a presence. In music and in life. Queen energy.
1997 was a fantastic year for music. I remember seeing Erykah Badu, Butterfly from Digable Planets, Saul Williams, Common, etc in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, where I was living at the time. And if my memory serves correctly, Erykah had performed at Ian Friday's Sunday Night Tea Party and she may have also done Tyrone there, too. Any neo-soul/house/hip-hop old heads out here?
Erykah Badu "Out my mind just in time" hits like "Green Eyes".
Its beautiful!
I'm glad you did! Tyrone, I remember when you did the other song by Erica Badu I had mentioned Tyrone and I think some others did too, so I'm glad you did it
I love this song so much. She did record a studio version and it is also on her live album.
He's spot on for Jill Scott! She's fantastic live and her vocal range is hidden secret!
Your Dad is such a beautiful and genuine soul. I’m so glad you allow us to witness his reaction to music we love. ❤
Luther Vandross, A House Is Not A Home 1988 Dione Warrick Tribute NAACP Images awards is one of the most EPIC live Performances...ever.
Love this performance and this song, great reaction yes she wrote this song. I suggest doing her whole first album baduisum.
She freestyled this song originally. Yes she writes most of her lyrics.
I Saw her live twice in Manchester UK in the 2000s for 2nd & 3rd Album tours. She was absolutely Amazing, one of my favourite artists!
She is telling/singing a story. She’s a REAL entertainer!
I wish I had this kind of relationship with my dad. I live vicariously though y'all. Your videos nurture my soul, so thank you both.
Erykah Badu is a legend!!!!....And who can forget 'CALL TYRONE' ????
Ohhh looovved this! The moment I see your videos, I am glued in! Jill Scott “he loves me” !
You guys need to listen to Bag Lady next.
The Mama’s Gun review was GREAT!! I really enjoyed all of it, even pops getting emotional on Orange Moon which is easily my very close second favorite joint on the album (Green Eyes being the first). What a thorough and thoughtful review for what I consider to be Erykah’s best work (Although ‘New Amerykah’ isn’t too far behind) and one of my all time favorite albums of any artist. Erykah is one of the greatest of our time. She’s such an amazing artist. Her first two albums could be considered neo-soul but on a grand scale, her music can’t be categorized. She’s just…different. And it’s awesome. One song I’d strongly suggest is “Telephone” off the New Amerykah album. It’s a song she wrote to and for J Dilla after he passed away. Beautiful song. Have your tissue ready, pops.
I’d love to see y’all review a Jill Scott album as well. Words & Sounds vol. 2 or 3 would be great. Who is Jill Scott would be great as well. A totally different sound and vibe from Erykah though the same genre as Erykah’s first two albums. Still, great great great albums by Jilly from Philly. You won’t be disappointed.
Amazing that she freestyled that iconic song on the spot.
Im still blown away this was a freestyle
I have had the HONOR seeing Ms. BADU IN CONCERT 4 TIMES AND BY FAR SHE IS MY GIRL!!!!
Both Erykah and Jill Scott dropped live albums after their respective debut studio releases...and both albums have standout moments like this one (Badu's album also has a studio version of this song).
If you can find the liner notes for the Mamas Gun album especially for “Green Eyes” you will have a new love and understanding of the song!! Mamas Gun is my absolute favorite…can’t wait for this
Love this! She’s very talented and have always been “out of the box” expressive. We took a few classes together at Grambling back in the 90’s.
Her in concert is amazing!!!! She is Dallas royalty
On e of my all time favorite songs, as well as this version! The woman is talented!!!
Yes please listen to Green Eyes!!! Absolutely stunning song
Another great video, as far as Jill Scott live performances- He loves me (Lyzel in E Flat) is the one to do.
First song I ever heard by her. Fell in love immediately
One of the greatest performances I’ve ever seen live. Incredible stage presence.
I love watching you and your dad. I feel like I’ve learned so much about rap and hip pop from your videos. I’m black South African living in California, Orange County.
She recently said durimg her breakfast club interview this song was actually a freestyle 🤯
Thank you, love her. I used to watch her live before fame. She's an absolute artist. Very neo soul. All her music is deep and soulful
She said she freestyled that song in a recent interview. Great video, she always brings it!
It was like a conversation at home between good friends or sisters with extra smooth voice and humor. Love it!
Seeing Erykah Badu should be on everyone's bucket list. Such an awesome experience.
This song is so hot. The background singers are fire!
Every time Ms. Badu comes to town buy the tickets to see her. It's always a good time. Good vibes in an intimate setting.
Erykah does a medley performance thats about 19mins long that you would absolutely love for the BET awards.
Classic and brilliant piece of work!!! I love that you two have this relationship through music❤️🇨🇦
That was actually a freestyle she came up with on the spot she’s so talented
Her stage presence is phenomenal. Best concert I’ve ever witnessed was her.
“Oh! It’s Erykah!! I’ve never seen her on film.” Dad is adorable!!
Jill Scott- It’s Love (Live) .. Jill Scott has a live album called “Experience: Jill Scott 826+” that is AMAZINGGGGG!!!! I love what you two are doing & please keep up the great work!
You NEED to react to her performing a medley of her songs live at the 2018 Soul Train Awards. It's mesmerising!!
Well thanks for this commentary at all and for acknowledging this fabulous woman. I feel seen☺️
*One of the best freestyles ever!!*
I saw this when she performed in 1997! This my first time seeing it in over 20 years!!
Ms Badu❤ shes wonderful , glad you enjoyed. Check out more of Erykah Badu music.❤
Dad seems to be enamored with the queen like the rest of us. Had a smile the whole time.
Pops is caught up in her mystique. It's okay. He ain't the first nor the last.
FYI, Jill Scott,Erykah Badu and common all preformed liv in Dave's Chappelle's block party.
This is a good one. Appletree is one of my favs by her.
Honestly, Jill Scott singing strange fruit was a POWERFUL and emotional performance. It gave me chills and made you feel the pain.
I always love how she ended, "call Tyrone...........but you cant use my phone". 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I just love these reactions ❤ fun fact, she was pregnant with Seven here. 🥰 And there was no writing here…this was fully improvised and freestyled.
I remember when this came out…such great music.
"OHHHH It's Erykah!" Dad's eyes lit up like a Christmas tree LOL! Completely and utterly enchanted by Ms. Badu😍
IM SO HAPPY U WATCHED HER IN VIDEO THIS TIME. NOW HE CAN GET THE FULL EFFECT.
Mesmerizing! I'm hooked! Thanks for watching. - Kai's dad
This was her debut to this song and that’s what it dope. The crowd joined in and all.
Cool review but you guys talked through the Grande Finale and most EPIC part of the video. 😬🤦🏽♀️ lol
A suggestion would be to pause the video if you just absolutely must talk. Lol The moments you think are brief and inconsequential are often anything But.
I've noticed you've started doing that quite a bit... the talking during the performance. ;) Please - just pause it even if you believe that you're only communicating for seconds.
You killed the vibe... what we all were waiting on you fellas to witness as we did the first time. ;)
Ciao
One of my favorite Albums ❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥
Thanks for reacting to one of my favourite songs of one of my favourite artists 🖤
I got so exited, when she sung it on the first concert I visited of her, and I screamed like crazy, when I heard the melody starting. Than I realised, that it wasn’t the biggest hit in Germany 😅
Not many people got exited too😂
That is the best album of all times. I can listen to it over and over forever. It never gets old. Classic!!!
Love this!
This is a request you probably won't see alot but I would love to see a reaction to 'Trying People' by De La Soul. Incredible Incredible tune. Any De La Soul reaction would be epic
some days this channel brings me my only genuine joy and smiles
Thank you for sharing that. And for watching. - Kai’s dad
There is a studio version at the end of the Baduizm Live album. It has an extra verse and the part about the cousins is a little bit different.
I like singing this at karaoke, even though I don't sing well. 😂 I love when it's the long version. So many ppl get lost when that extra verse comes in. One time this guy was going word for word with me. I loved it!
I watched her perform this in concert in 97, that was the dopest concert I've been to ever!
I've seen Erykah twice...Amazing!
i remember watching this with my mother as a kid and hearing her sing this track on our car rides. brings back so many memories. Iconic performance!
You guys pretty much describe why I've seen her live the most out of any musician I love. Badu is always herself on stage and she just happens to be a goddess and a queen, simply put. 👏
I loved her in Blues Brothers 2000.
She is my fav singer of all times and love how you guys enjoyed her song ❤
She ad-libbed the whole song, she a master class in soul music and I think saying neo soul kinda pigeon holds her in a particular category but she too universal for 1 specific music genre! She is just hands down amazing at her craft and she "sensitive about her shit" lol.