@WIICknxnes Fr, just listened to this album for the first time (because I was like 9 when this came out lol) and when u started playing, I was balling my eyes out by the 3rd verse. I've never had a piece of music cut so deep when talking about personal issues. It seriously made me reflect on where I'm at rn and all the mistakes I've made/relationships I ruined because of my selfishness and depression. This is easily in my top 10 just off 2 listens so far.
The blacker the berry might be the hardest he’s ever gone and there’s no hidden messaging with it what he’s saying slaps you right in the face and that’s why he rapped it so aggressively. Should be mentioned when talking about his greatest songs ever.
Since no one else has done this yet Wesley's theory 2:15 For free? 6:49 King kunta 9:04 Institutionalized 12:23 These walls 16:15 U 20:26 Alright 24:17 For sale? 26:39 Momma 30:08 Hood politics 32:25 How much a dollar cost 35:34 Complexion 40:15 The blacker the berry 43:46 You ain't gotta lie 50:14 I 53:47 Mortal man 58:34 I remember you was... 1:01:14
I was shocked upon my first listen, this was the first hip-hop album that I fully listened to and I was in awe when it finished and its only gotten better with more listens, I was then surprised that the rest of Kendrick's albums are just as good, easily my favourite rapper.
@@RockLee-q1guntil this came out I didn’t think modern rap had any redeeming qualities, so while not my first whole rap album, it’s the first whole rap album made after 2005 that I listened to and made me expand my rap horizons into the modern day, now I can bump young thug and see the vision.
for free is too underrated, it's a good show of technical ability from kendrick and works incredibly well in the sequencing of the album. fact that it's the worst song on the album is a testament to how great this project is
From what I understand, momma is about him going back to the motherland which is why he talks about going back home. His trip to South Africa opened his eyes in the sense that he felt the need to go back to his own home (Compton) to help his people as a result of him going to the motherland.
Not entirely sure if anyone has mentioned this, but U is actually from Kendrick's own perspective; It is truly a harrowing masterpiece given that context. I and U are siblings of retrospection, showing the duality of Kendrick's ego and showcasing his serious battle with his own mental health. great reaction man, keep grinding.
Just finished watching the Section .80 reaction earlier today, this is great timing! I haven't watched this one yet but I'm convinced you're gonna love it haha
I grew up with jazz and funk because of my dad while my mom taught me about literally every other genre. I got so lucky with my music taste. I only get compliments on my playlists. I’m HUGE on instruments and instrumentals because of my dad. One of my favorite musicians as a child is a bassist called Marcus Miller.
I’m glad I found a new small channel. I’m also getting into Kendrick and everything so I enjoy seeing other peoples reactions. I can’t wait to see your channel pop off.
on "u" kendrick is speaking from his own perspective about himself. same with "i," but the contrasting mindsets of the two songs are why he named those tracks that
I recommend doing some research on the sociology of gang culture. really interesting and makes blacker the berry conceptually make a little more sense. love the video!
Incredible reaction man you pick up perfectly on every complex layer so thoughtfully. Never stop doing this I can’t wait to see what else you react to. Btw, TPAB was just labeled as the highest rated album of all time, and you probably know why. An absolute masterpiece in every sense of the word.
Thank you so much! I’m doing my to keep an open mind with every concept these artists go over. I’m having fun with these so I’ll definitely keep going.
The song U is a self reflection of Kendrick looking in a mirror. And from what I have heard but I’m not sure Wesley’s Theory is the music industry talking to young black artists
If you want to delve more into the underground, huge recommendations on Honor Killed The Samurai by Ka, especially since you have the lyrics pulled up, Ka's lyricism is so damn dense and jampacked that you will most of it even with lyrics pulled up sometimes. Clearly an underground classic that a lot of mainstream fans have missed
Keep doing your thing man. One piece of feedback-- your mic is kinda hot as I'm listening in my headphones. I would throw on a de-esser or EQ your voice a bit, or try a different mic maybe. Get those harsh high frequencies outta there. I really like that you've go the lyrics visible, and the visual layout of the entire screen is great.
This is actually the best feedback I’ve heard so far regarding my voice/mic. I’ll try to tweak the frequencies and I have some filters set up on my recording software, so I’ll definitely work on that💪🏾
21:34 my slow ass is just now realize he is talking to himself in a mirror in U. He telling himself “ loving you is complicated “ or loving himself is complicated . And then later he finds that love in himself
How much a dollar cost is my favorite song of all time. It never loses its power and I get chills every single time. I’m so happy you felt the same way. what a powerful song.
Thanks for this video. If anyone has other Kendrick tracks they like, please lmk, I'm just now starting to discover his music. It's a lot to absorb all at once...
I'd suggest finding moments to listen to the albums as a whole. Basically every album starting from Section 80 has a narrative structure to it, and while everyone will have their favs and their tracks that aren't for them, they all serve a purpose in the context of the albums in their entirety.
Also forgot to mention that it's supposed to be an actual experience he had when he was in a hotel when his depression hit him the hardest. It was the outcome of success, Survivor's Guilt, and being seen as a "savior" by everyone.
Thank you for this. I just found your channel through this video and I wanted to comment on how your vibe is great off the bat! Subbed, looking forward to more vids n shit🦋
It’s a Christian thing According to Joshua 6:1-27, the walls of Jericho fell after the Israelites marched around the city walls once a day for six days, seven times on the seventh day, with the priests blowing their horns daily and the people shouting on the last day
Im a bit late but since no one else has done it I wanted to explain the second part of these walls: In Gkmc Dave and his brother die and the guy who shot Dave is serving life. So the part is basically a distrack to him saying that Kendrick is fcking his girl while he’s in prison.
A Scripture to "HOW MUCH A DOLLAR COST." Proverbs 19:17 “He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.” God sees things way different than any of us.
Bro finally can find someone who can read my comments bro I'm glad I found you imma be here the rest of the way but I can request SMINO NEW ALBUM for a listen or by your own idc give it a listen
48:20 although I agree with the general idea of "Black on Black" crime being stupid you are losing A TON of context. The phrase is used to make it seem like it just Black people, but racial crime against one another is high in ALL populations. It is not black specific. And the reason is because those of similar races live near one another. So white on white crime is also high. Don't let the narrative fool you in that regard.
dam u slow or what, this like top 10 bad reactions to the album. next time instead of trying to look for bangers and act like a know it all just listen to what its saying.
Guys, I made a mistake thinking GKMC came out after TPAB. Thank you to those that let me know!
Momma is Kendrick speaking on his experience and the revelations he had visiting Africa. “Momma” = mother land
I never even thought of it like that. That’s incredible
Holy shit
U is obviously very sad on the surface but once you realize the whole time he’s talking to himself, it’s on another level
noticed the first time listening when he repeatedly said “loving you is complicated “ and i really related to the song when i realized that
@WIICknxnes Fr, just listened to this album for the first time (because I was like 9 when this came out lol) and when u started playing, I was balling my eyes out by the 3rd verse. I've never had a piece of music cut so deep when talking about personal issues. It seriously made me reflect on where I'm at rn and all the mistakes I've made/relationships I ruined because of my selfishness and depression. This is easily in my top 10 just off 2 listens so far.
The blacker the berry might be the hardest he’s ever gone and there’s no hidden messaging with it what he’s saying slaps you right in the face and that’s why he rapped it so aggressively. Should be mentioned when talking about his greatest songs ever.
"Annie are you ok?" is a reference to Michael Jackson's 'Smooth Criminal'
Low key broke my heart to hear “‘Annie are you Ok?’ Where’s that from?”
Should honestly do some MJ reactions.
Drake diss? 🧐
@@zeroburn52Shocking
Since no one else has done this yet
Wesley's theory 2:15
For free? 6:49
King kunta 9:04
Institutionalized 12:23
These walls 16:15
U 20:26
Alright 24:17
For sale? 26:39
Momma 30:08
Hood politics 32:25
How much a dollar cost 35:34
Complexion 40:15
The blacker the berry 43:46
You ain't gotta lie 50:14
I 53:47
Mortal man 58:34
I remember you was... 1:01:14
Fav album of mine personally
W mans
mortal man is so underrated , everybody talks about the tupac bit but there’s a whole fucking song they don’t talk about
@@crytstalcrustyeah i love it
Goat thanks
I was shocked upon my first listen, this was the first hip-hop album that I fully listened to and I was in awe when it finished and its only gotten better with more listens, I was then surprised that the rest of Kendrick's albums are just as good, easily my favourite rapper.
Hes the GOAT
this sets the standard high lol
The Goat 🐐 but you are a great person if you could love this as your first hip-hop albulm 😂that’s wild
@@RockLee-q1guntil this came out I didn’t think modern rap had any redeeming qualities, so while not my first whole rap album, it’s the first whole rap album made after 2005 that I listened to and made me expand my rap horizons into the modern day, now I can bump young thug and see the vision.
Only 23 btw but my mom raised me on old school hip hop
“Every dawg has his days, now doggystyle shall help”
Is the funniest fucking line I’ve ever heard
for free is too underrated, it's a good show of technical ability from kendrick and works incredibly well in the sequencing of the album. fact that it's the worst song on the album is a testament to how great this project is
I really enjoyed watching you react to this for the first time. This album is an experience. It’s sonically amazing. Such a wonderful rap album.
Thank you! I had fun with it as well
From what I understand, momma is about him going back to the motherland which is why he talks about going back home. His trip to South Africa opened his eyes in the sense that he felt the need to go back to his own home (Compton) to help his people as a result of him going to the motherland.
Not entirely sure if anyone has mentioned this, but U is actually from Kendrick's own perspective; It is truly a harrowing masterpiece given that context. I and U are siblings of retrospection, showing the duality of Kendrick's ego and showcasing his serious battle with his own mental health. great reaction man, keep grinding.
Just finished watching the Section .80 reaction earlier today, this is great timing! I haven't watched this one yet but I'm convinced you're gonna love it haha
I had a lot of fun with the newest one so check it out when you have the time!
I grew up with jazz and funk because of my dad while my mom taught me about literally every other genre. I got so lucky with my music taste. I only get compliments on my playlists. I’m HUGE on instruments and instrumentals because of my dad. One of my favorite musicians as a child is a bassist called Marcus Miller.
I’m glad I found a new small channel. I’m also getting into Kendrick and everything so I enjoy seeing other peoples reactions. I can’t wait to see your channel pop off.
Album changed my life when it dropped. So many layers to his albums.
Glad you got to finally experience this project, greatest album of all time
This album came out my sophomore year of high school and is one of my favorite albums of all time. Damn how time flies
on "u" kendrick is speaking from his own perspective about himself. same with "i," but the contrasting mindsets of the two songs are why he named those tracks that
G O A T ALBUM.
I recommend doing some research on the sociology of gang culture. really interesting and makes blacker the berry conceptually make a little more sense. love the video!
amo este album, kendrick es un rapero unico e inigualable, saludos desde argentina
Incredible reaction man you pick up perfectly on every complex layer so thoughtfully. Never stop doing this I can’t wait to see what else you react to. Btw, TPAB was just labeled as the highest rated album of all time, and you probably know why. An absolute masterpiece in every sense of the word.
Thank you so much! I’m doing my to keep an open mind with every concept these artists go over. I’m having fun with these so I’ll definitely keep going.
The song U is a self reflection of Kendrick looking in a mirror. And from what I have heard but I’m not sure Wesley’s Theory is the music industry talking to young black artists
If you want to delve more into the underground, huge recommendations on Honor Killed The Samurai by Ka, especially since you have the lyrics pulled up, Ka's lyricism is so damn dense and jampacked that you will most of it even with lyrics pulled up sometimes. Clearly an underground classic that a lot of mainstream fans have missed
This album has a number of the greatest rap songs of all time, including These Walls and How Much a Dollar Cost.
I love your reaction to this. Please keep making videos!
Keep doing these bro i fw them 🙏🏽🙏🏽btw this came out after good kid maad city😭
Ain’t no way bro🤦🏾♂️. Anyways thx sm for the kind words!
tpab has refrences to gkmc so some songs and lore might make more sense after hearing both
bro i was waiting for that album, fw u heavy🙏
Thank you! I got plenty more on the way 😤
Keep doing your thing man. One piece of feedback-- your mic is kinda hot as I'm listening in my headphones. I would throw on a de-esser or EQ your voice a bit, or try a different mic maybe. Get those harsh high frequencies outta there. I really like that you've go the lyrics visible, and the visual layout of the entire screen is great.
This is actually the best feedback I’ve heard so far regarding my voice/mic. I’ll try to tweak the frequencies and I have some filters set up on my recording software, so I’ll definitely work on that💪🏾
I think "u" is Kendrick's own conscience and regret, that's his own thoughts towards himself, self-loathing
21:34 my slow ass is just now realize he is talking to himself in a mirror in U. He telling himself “ loving you is complicated “ or loving himself is complicated . And then later he finds that love in himself
How much a dollar cost is my favorite song of all time.
It never loses its power and I get chills every single time. I’m so happy you felt the same way. what a powerful song.
For free? Interlude was made so sound nice and amazing like lucifer (lucy) but once you pay attention to lyrics it's a deeper meaning
You're correct, but you're talking about For Sale? Not For Free.
dope reaction bro keep it up
Keep this channel up! Love the reaction!
Thanks for this video. If anyone has other Kendrick tracks they like, please lmk, I'm just now starting to discover his music. It's a lot to absorb all at once...
I'd suggest finding moments to listen to the albums as a whole. Basically every album starting from Section 80 has a narrative structure to it, and while everyone will have their favs and their tracks that aren't for them, they all serve a purpose in the context of the albums in their entirety.
Cartoons and cereal
a year late but i recommend untitled 5 and untitled 8, fear, and his feature on mac millers god is fair sexy nasty
hol on nih, you might be on to something with that Kanye Hey Momma reference
In u, whenever he mentions "you" he's referring to himself. So the song is in the pov of his inner demons
Also forgot to mention that it's supposed to be an actual experience he had when he was in a hotel when his depression hit him the hardest. It was the outcome of success, Survivor's Guilt, and being seen as a "savior" by everyone.
The Spanish part is supposed to be a maid that was knocking on the hotel room door while he was having this episode of depression.
yo man, just came across your channel, and i love your vibe, immediate sub. keep grinding bro, you'll make it big.
Thank you!! 🙏🏾
Yoo homie it’s Mo! Hella cool to see your channel growing, keep that shit up!
Thank you man! I’m not stopping anytime soon😤
I recommend pulling up the Genius lyrics as you listen along for real-time lyric context
Also the majority of Kendrick’s work is presented from a first-person/personal point of view.
I agree 100%. It'll help me at least understand the references these artists make
Love your review!
What I would give to listen to this masterpiece for the first time again.
Listen to Be by Common if you haven’t already heard it!
This lost to taylor swift. She made a good album but I feel like longevity for albums should determine a certain superiority
Fr, in 100 years Taylor’s Album will be irrelevant. Graffiti to Kendrick’s Novel.
BTW the maid just said she needed to clean to room and to hurry up
Thank you for this.
I just found your channel through this video and I wanted to comment on how your vibe is great off the bat!
Subbed, looking forward to more vids n shit🦋
You are too kind. Thanks for the sub and there’s plenty more on the way❤️
I think the ‘knock these walls down, that’s my religion’ is a reference to the walls of Jericho
It’s a Christian thing
According to Joshua 6:1-27, the walls of Jericho fell after the Israelites marched around the city walls once a day for six days, seven times on the seventh day, with the priests blowing their horns daily and the people shouting on the last day
Im a bit late but since no one else has done it I wanted to explain the second part of these walls:
In Gkmc Dave and his brother die and the guy who shot Dave is serving life. So the part is basically a distrack to him saying that Kendrick is fcking his girl while he’s in prison.
A Scripture to "HOW MUCH A DOLLAR COST." Proverbs 19:17 “He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.” God sees things way different than any of us.
TH-cam music is the shit btw. It’s honestly the best music streaming service since you also ge access to unreleased stuff thats on TH-cam normally
This album transcends music, it's an experience
Not sure why nobody is saying anything but... "u" isn't a POV from a best friend, it's Kendrick talking to himself.
In u Kendrick definitely means what he’s saying, he is talking about himself and the mistakes he made.
Keep going king.. let's get to 1000 subs.. go crazy
im sure i speak for everyone but dont worry about these videos being long. i’m here for the ride
you goin crzy bro love the reaction
I think U and i are the first tracks off this I really connected to
So deep, in both
Good shit keep posting.
Annie are you okay on king kunta is from smooth criminal by Michael Jackson
keep it up bro!
Bro, let me find out you live in Bolingbrook lol
Annie are u ok is from micheal Jackson- smooth criminal
love this album
If you haven't heard it yet you should react to "Melt my Eyes see your future" by Denzel Curry. It's one of the best albums of 2022!
Classic
Bro finally can find someone who can read my comments bro I'm glad I found you imma be here the rest of the way but I can request SMINO NEW ALBUM for a listen or by your own idc give it a listen
I’ll have to check them out then. Thanks for your support. Glad to have you on board💪🏾
Omg bro why did you stop posting? 😭
I have subscribed to your channel
The song U is kendrick talking to himself
The best rap album of all time in my opinion
You gotta listen to GKMC tho.
I definitely will
wesley theory is the best first track of any album
I love this reaction man! Great video
reaction was bad lil bro
Gotta do GKMC too 🙏
Wesley’s theory the best on the album
nice album and react
He talks to himself in U
If you haven't already, check out JID's album Dicaprio 2 its really fuckin good lol. Or just check him out in general
Definitely a top 10 rap album ever
Top 10 album across all genres ever, dare I say top 3
YOU ONCE YOU HAVE TO DO HIS UNTITLED ALBUM AFTER ALL THIS THE SONGS ON THIS ALBUM IS SONG THAT DIDNT MAKE THIS ALBUM
PIMP PIMP
HURRAYYYYY
In hood politics he says “From Compton to congress” and look at the album cover also Obama met him and his homies 🏃🏽♂️🏃🏽♂️
Id love to see your reaction to Kanye west's my beautiful dark dark twisted fantasy.
I’ve definitely got that planned👊🏾
@@justdatboie 👊
U is him talking to himself in the mirror
Yoo I didn’t even think of it like that. Wow 😯
The only album that can rival The College Dropout.
But GKMC came out before TPAB so this isn't even chronological
Don't wory both are 10/10 albums so people will enjoy the reaction either way
I got a problem because you were confused about Tupac
did bro get it or nah
nah this dude did not get it at all
Gkmc came out first.
Keep doing your thang. This album is very complex. You can listen to it 20 times and still get something new you didn’t know.
o shit looks like the algorithm picked u up
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48:20 although I agree with the general idea of "Black on Black" crime being stupid you are losing A TON of context. The phrase is used to make it seem like it just Black people, but racial crime against one another is high in ALL populations. It is not black specific.
And the reason is because those of similar races live near one another. So white on white crime is also high. Don't let the narrative fool you in that regard.
Spotify blows
isn’t this the nair guy? 😭 ofc he has bad takes.
dam u slow or what, this like top 10 bad reactions to the album. next time instead of trying to look for bangers and act like a know it all just listen to what its saying.
U late lol
Horrible reaction you didn’t get it at all
and who does in the first listen
@@1imag337 nobody but he wants to act like a know it all.
THIS IS THE WORST ALBUM OF ALL TIME