When other rappers get boring because they can't think "outside" the box and write something so different and unique you can always trust Aesop Rock. The whole flower/plant theme of this track is beautiful.
@ezerk I know, and I've heard him saying this same spiel for years and I kinda hoped he was bluffing and was sitting on tons of rhymes (and I am still hopeful he will drop something soon and is doing this flute thing to generate buzz) but I think he might be telling the truth.. then we have Aes who sits with his dark emotions and makes something super creative out of his darker/ depressive experiences, so much that he seems to have powered his way out it on ITS... with Andre I always got the sense it was depression related writers block paired impossible standards instead of just having fun.. in a way maybe this is Aes' secret sauce for being able to do some incredible solo project every couple years, but then again I think he compares himself to himself only so even if he became super commercialy successful, I don't think it would change his creative process 💚 but yes someone please get him to listen to Aes and the people on Mellow 🕊
You know why a lot of people said hip hop is dead? Because they are still stick to old school mainstream rappers in 80s and 90s while their lyrical and rapping skills abilities if compared to Aesop these days, of course they all nothing even 50% to Aesop, so that they are really worry to dare get off outside the box and try something new
No herds stampeding to Aes and his warehouse of wisdom gleaning rhymes. Good or bad thing is a subjective judgment that is not in my job description at this pay grade. Those who do make those judgments clearly make the big bucks to shoulder such massive responsibilities, and grateful am I for their service. I myself struggle to even stay abreast of person to person recommendations, such as that person who highly recommended I check out Aesop Rock, let's see, I think that was circa 2005-2006. Man I missed a grip of his creations in my professional procrastination dilly-dallying, lolly-gagging not to mention union sanctioned time-clock management...the flip side is now I've got enough material to go back through, should be able to retire with full pension by the time I finish. Woo-woo, no mumble rappers on my watch, some young eager whipper snapper can deal with that mess. Life is good, thanks to Aes.
I spent my two days off in Hopkins.. got flowers for the person I love. And then thought "I've been busy but does Aes have a new album?" Yes he did, and a song about flowers. My man.
@@thienypham2738 Sadly (or more likely not) Aesop will never be main stream. He is his own amazing blessed thing. J. Cole and Kendrick have reignited my love for the craft. Aesop is kind of in his own stratum/genre. Nobody compares that I have come across yet.
Haven't thought of Where the Red Fern Grows since 3rd grade (1988-ish?), and just hearing the phrase immediately made me choke up for a few. Aes is THE master of allusion, and never ever pulls punches. That one landed hard.
@@Track_id i really like Aesop a lot too. It was simply that in this particular track her vocals made it go the extra mile. Gives it almost kinda Portishead vibe
@@saardean4481 hahahaha I was just joking !! and I think it’s really cool You even went out of your way to comment about it bc you are correct, even fx or filters or design has that sound have a great day
I never gave the guy a chance, and Mindful Solutionism came on Pandora. Game.over. Instant fan. Running back through his catalog. Holy shit hip hop is still here!
I was surprised too I knew the name looked familiar bc I think she is friends of friends, it’s kind of huge imo honestly and it kind of means a lot , I might be stoned but still. mad love
Thanks Aes, i was in Hopkins for days with flowers for the lady and this track. They kept her ketamine drip in a lockbox cause they knew ppl like me were coming ha.
Piet Hein, “Lilac Time”: The lilacs are flowering, sweet and sublime, with a perfume that goes to the head; and lovers meander in prose and rhyme, trying to say - for the thousandth time - wha's easier done than said.
I'm doing reactions for every song on this album on my channel if anyone's interested, so far I've done a few so far I'm actually in between recording some right now, Just uploaded this one.
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When other rappers get boring because they can't think "outside" the box and write something so different and unique you can always trust Aesop Rock. The whole flower/plant theme of this track is beautiful.
Here's a line you missed:
"All that dufus shit you oozing, just go play in the tulips."
Cough *Andre* Cough
@ezerk I know, and I've heard him saying this same spiel for years and I kinda hoped he was bluffing and was sitting on tons of rhymes (and I am still hopeful he will drop something soon and is doing this flute thing to generate buzz) but I think he might be telling the truth.. then we have Aes who sits with his dark emotions and makes something super creative out of his darker/ depressive experiences, so much that he seems to have powered his way out it on ITS... with Andre I always got the sense it was depression related writers block paired impossible standards instead of just having fun.. in a way maybe this is Aes' secret sauce for being able to do some incredible solo project every couple years, but then again I think he compares himself to himself only so even if he became super commercialy successful, I don't think it would change his creative process 💚 but yes someone please get him to listen to Aes and the people on Mellow 🕊
@@cocoq10Pardon?
Andre is *on the ray*
Used to draw...
Whole album is A+
The collab game has been something else on this album
I laughed out loud the other day when I heard someone say “hip hop is dead”…… no sir, our man AES will be keeping the flame burning for eternity
You know why a lot of people said hip hop is dead? Because they are still stick to old school mainstream rappers in 80s and 90s while their lyrical and rapping skills abilities if compared to Aesop these days, of course they all nothing even 50% to Aesop, so that they are really worry to dare get off outside the box and try something new
No herds stampeding to Aes and his warehouse of wisdom gleaning rhymes. Good or bad thing is a subjective judgment that is not in my job description at this pay grade. Those who do make those judgments clearly make the big bucks to shoulder such massive responsibilities, and grateful am I for their service. I myself struggle to even stay abreast of person to person recommendations, such as that person who highly recommended I check out Aesop Rock, let's see, I think that was circa 2005-2006. Man I missed a grip of his creations in my professional procrastination dilly-dallying, lolly-gagging not to mention union sanctioned time-clock management...the flip side is now I've got enough material to go back through, should be able to retire with full pension by the time I finish. Woo-woo, no mumble rappers on my watch, some young eager whipper snapper can deal with that mess. Life is good, thanks to Aes.
I spent my two days off in Hopkins.. got flowers for the person I love. And then thought "I've been busy but does Aes have a new album?" Yes he did, and a song about flowers. My man.
@@thienypham2738 Sadly (or more likely not) Aesop will never be main stream. He is his own amazing blessed thing. J. Cole and Kendrick have reignited my love for the craft. Aesop is kind of in his own stratum/genre.
Nobody compares that I have come across yet.
Lealani is giving me Bjork vibes on this track, probably my favorite. Love it!!
I legit thought it was Bjork the first time I heard it.
Bjork was my first thought. Digging her sound.
so glad for this track showing me lealani. new favorite artist. its like that tobacco colab all over again
i’m completely blown away every time aes drops i can’t believe the talent of this man
This one is probably my favorite. The way she sings "I'm beat up, chewed up, drained but I'll send you flowers" gives me fucking LIFE 💜🥰
same
How'd you get so bathed in light ;)
Haven't thought of Where the Red Fern Grows since 3rd grade (1988-ish?), and just hearing the phrase immediately made me choke up for a few. Aes is THE master of allusion, and never ever pulls punches. That one landed hard.
Reminds me of _Not Afraid_ by MC Lars and Watsky.
I can't get past this track without a replay so far. His flow, the beat and botanical theme is absolutely fantastic! ✌️
I've had it on loop since it dropped 🥰
This might be the craziest joint on the album. Wow
I am not used to one of my fave artists putting out one of my fave albums in their catalogue at the age of 47.... THANK YOU AESOP!!!!!
Lealani reminds me of the Sneaker Pimps, and I love every moment of this track.
woke up with this line in my head. great job on the album
Very cool track. The icing of the cake is Leilani. She's impressive. . She sounds like its Björk singing Portishead in a parallel universe
i think she makes really cool music too if Ya didn’t know :p
@@Track_id i looked her up immediately when i first heard this song. I basically like this song mainly because of her :-) So i will let them know
@@saardean4481 alright look it’s an aesop rock cult okay , haha just kidding 😎🤪 dope dope
@@Track_id i really like Aesop a lot too. It was simply that in this particular track her vocals made it go the extra mile. Gives it almost kinda Portishead vibe
@@saardean4481 hahahaha I was just joking !! and I think it’s really cool
You even went out of your way to comment about it bc you are correct, even fx or filters or design has that sound have a great day
was not expecting a leelani feature, definitely my favorite song
In so many ways, this one "throws flowers at Satan on sight."
Oof ain't he good
I like that line. It's a cool way to say "I try to be a good person" (from my perspective, that is)@@nastiestNate
ok i know its kinda early to be sure but i thik this might be his best album
I’m thinking the same.. atleast best in a long while. Can’t beat the lovely aes classics.
I never gave the guy a chance, and Mindful Solutionism came on Pandora. Game.over. Instant fan. Running back through his catalog. Holy shit hip hop is still here!
Aes is amazing as always but I love the sound from Lealani too. Good work my dude
Dude has has ascended to the 4th dimension
Whaaa? I recognized Veggieburgerr's voice in that first sample... separate world's collide. Nice! Everything about this album is dope.
I was surprised too I knew the name looked familiar bc I think she is friends of friends, it’s kind of huge imo honestly and it kind of means a lot , I might be stoned but still. mad love
Two bomb tracks dropped in one day? Dammnn ❤️🔥
🤦
The whole album dropped 😂
How do you tell a whole billion stories I mean. bro do you know how good this is? It's a truck to the face, again. Still. Aesop Rock Wins.
I'll listen to this again when I've got a website up with the meanings of different flowers.
My guy Aesop's on some Father Nature shit and I love it.❤
Dude this goes hard as fuck
Aes has come a long way from a mushroom growing in his car and not being able to keep a cactus alive when he's present.
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@@Track_id Tuesday
Malibu Ken, his project album with blockhead. The video for Tuesday is great.
@@cortos_9733 malibu ken ? With tobacco ?
@@steinthor ty
Lealani really reminds me of Miho Hatori from Chibo Matto! Please, Ase, do more collabs with her!
Thanks Aes, i was in Hopkins for days with flowers for the lady and this track. They kept her ketamine drip in a lockbox cause they knew ppl like me were coming ha.
sublime
Aes and Lealani on one track
Ay ay ayo. Enjoy the bouquet.❤
thanks for this song ♥
Oh so dope...
DAMN!!
New favorite, thanks for the gift 😁
Fells like Im drowning in sweet sweet nectar
"Come put your nose to the Lotus, we're in the weeds, like we dont know any Moses."
Piet Hein, “Lilac Time”:
The lilacs are flowering, sweet and sublime,
with a perfume that goes to the head;
and lovers meander in prose and rhyme,
trying to say -
for the thousandth time -
wha's easier done than said.
Aesop is the Jungian G
Botanical motif is nice
Send flowers
Aes sennnnnt some flowers
I'm gonna keep saying this until it becomes reality: this should be the theme song for the Crime Pays but Botany Doesn't youtube channel.
Yes!!
This is the way ain't scooby duos
🎉🎉🎉
This is the shit that's got swamp thing noddin hid head
I know one that's making water. He was sabotaged once too.
🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Please dont ever stop Aes shout out from 666 Topeka Ks been Rockin all your shit since the 04 mofo
I'm doing reactions for every song on this album on my channel if anyone's interested, so far I've done a few so far I'm actually in between recording some right now, Just uploaded this one.
Idk about anyone else but...
This song gives off Hollow Knight vibes
I thought I recognized this voice
WHOOOOOO, like # 420, better than honey!
I'll send ju flowis
im making a new leyline map
shout out VEGGIEBURGER!
🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Can u hear it in Cactus Mode? Good. 🏳️⚧️👏🏿👏🏿😄💣 • • • • • 💥💥❤️🔥
When the shit hit the fan, the flat earther in aesop came out..
Gaymuda