People been negative about this album coz they looking for bubble gum rap, this is real music, this artistry, this is creativity. I appreciate Kdot for this and love your reactions, can't wait for you to do the whole thing, one by one. The songs each deserve special attention, so I can't wait
There are a lot of different vibes on it. I’m about 3/4 way through it on my own so far and stopped to watch a few reactions. Only one track I’m not fond of so far but I won’t say which one it is because I don’t want to interfere with anyones opportunity to experience it for themselves. Enjoy✌️
@@BluEx22329 Assumptions... I replayed it 3x before I could move forward. Was it uncomfortable? Yes. Was it hard to hear? Yes. Was it impactful and powerful? Yes. And I loved it even though it was harsh. *maybe that wasn't the track she was speaking about but she she can not like it if that is the one.
@@BluEx22329 Uuuuhhh…. The one that has a beat I don’t vibe with. Lol I guess (?) But don’t get it twisted. Just because I’m a white woman it doesn’t mean that I can’t be a true fan of rap and especially of the poetic lyricism and storytelling of one of my all-time favorite artists, Kendrick Lamar. He seeks to unite and so do I.
This isn't rap, this is def poetry. We are witnessing greatness unfold in real time, we are watching the growth of the next Shakespeare, mozart, a timeless legend.
Yeah I never understand when reactors do a new album in it's entirety on day one. Like I get if you're excited to hear it, then just record each individual reaction that first day... And space out how you edit and upload, that formula seems so simple. Then you get content for days instead of throwing a lot at your audience to digest day one. Everyone wants to get it done FIRST though, but if we really support how you react, then you're real ones tuning in.
👑Kendrick was conducting an orchestra through this album. A seriously tense album 🔥 The titles, concepts, lyrics, and production are nuanced, expensive and authentic.
I'm gonna be honest with you Stevie this is the first Kendrick album I've listened to and I'm on my third trip and you can just tell he's put his whole soul and everything into this.. I've legit teared up two or three times just listening to the pain he's gone through in his life.. Thank you so much for putting me onto Kendrick like this.. Yes I've heard his bangers and hits but never really sat down and fucked with one of his whole albums (Definitely going to listen to all of them) thank you again hope you enjoy it as much as I did 🙏✌.
I agree with you, life’s crazy and we’ve all learned a lot of lessons and this is making me think about shit, I don’t talk about, now that I’m grown, it’s wild and such an experience, and the lyrics hit at just a different level. True art and a lot of growing for me to do as well
Stevie called it on def giving you a sense of how this album was going to go. This was a coming to terms album. Not some easy cookie cutter numb myself away listen. Like most of his work so nobody should have been surprised.
This album is dense - quite amused to see people saying they're disappointed in it when it's not even been out for 24 hours. Makes me think of Jay Z on Renegade "do you people listen to music or do you just skim through it". Going to take me a hell of a lot of listens to comes close to fully understanding all the themes running through the album. Kdot is different!
exactly, we're not hearing any new music from this man for at LEAST 3-4 years so just let it simmer, live with it. this morning I woke up and first thing I did was to play the album while reading comments and I swear people were calling it mid while the album was out for 4 hours. yikes.
Definitely. If people think they are going to find head bangers and dance music in this they going into it with thr wrong mindset. He has been through a lot in 5 years and this album is just a therapy session for him and I respect that!
It can be the sound of some songs not being pleasing to the ears first listen. But that should change for most people. On my first listen there were a few songs that just didn’t sound right and I was like damn, I kno he’s lyrically waking us up but I can’t see myself going back to these to vibe out to. It just hits different now though after a few listens and understanding the message more actually made the song not sound weird anymore. That’s why I don’t comment my opinions until I go thru a album a few times.
Initial listen was a 7 for me, then subsequent listens it went up to a 9. Takes more than a few listens before you can grasp some of the lyrics but I think this album will end up being a cult classic ala eminem's Relapse. Not for everyone but the folks who like it, REALLY like it
Initial listen on the whole album was like a 3 to me…. I’m prolly up to like an 8.5, doesn’t help my first listen through was off my phone speaker, but thinking I wasn’t ready to process what I was hearing…. Not the first time I’d need to listen to K Dot a few times before I’m a huge fan
This song is an amazing opener to an album. The production value along with Kendrick completely in his bag. This is what we mean when we say K Dot is different.
Excellent commentary Mr. SK! You are a well-versed man with great insight and I appreciated as a viewer and listener, hearing your thought-process in breaking down the lyrical and metaphorical content and context of this brilliant work by Mr. Kendrick Lamar. I became a Subscriber tonight. Thank you!👑
We Grieve Different ♥️♥️😭😭😭 I've been going through something 😪 This track and album will take alot of processing and pauses from the important in your face topics addressed in each track. 1855 days of processing
Definitely an album to digest I have gone through once and think it will take 4 or 5 listens before I can even begin to really judge it, good luck reacting to it and enjoy
I'd love to see Dave on a track with Kendrick, I feel like he took inspiration from Dave for parts of this album. on my 4th listen and it's definitely a grower.
Hey Stevie, love the vids man. Just wanted to let you know, we don't mind if you drop a reaction to every song today. It's cool dude, we'll make time to watch em all.
2 months from the date 1855 days ago, Harry Mack rapped for Kendrick & that dates back to the same time period his writer block disappeared and i truly believe harry sparked this back in Kendrick
with the big bang for theory God hoping you hear me. he's talking about how he used sex as a way to cope with his struggles. this was talked about in the track called Mother i sober
Definitely would like single by single vs a quick run through like others. I need your commentary and feedback to help me understand the complexities he's put into this album🤔🧐
Kendrick Lamar is the definition of an artist....this is absolutely beyond rap this is art. I am sad to say I have not appreciated his gift as much as I should have but I'm here now!!!👌🏽👏
That's the theme I got, "morale" he got rid of the chip on his shoulder, the overarching theme is trauma induced pride, people like that can't be saved, the mainstream appeal on this album is supposed to demonstrate him removing that burden from his shoulder
I am VERY interested to know how you will preserve this album because it didn’t catch my attention for other than 3 songs so I’m intrigued to see what others will think of it.
A powerful flow. I do like Kendrick Lamar, and I totally get where he is coming from. I spend money on stuff I don't need too. I was supposed to save my A.I.S.H. check for my move, but where is it now? Hanging up in my closet and on my fingers! Haha. Yeah, I know. And yes, I am listening.
Damn at the start of the video I thought he said “fuck women” and I listened to it 7 times until I heard him say “ fuck with me”. Caught me so off guard for a sec.😅
I do grieve different, since I will never meet any of the artists that I’ve worked with like JuiceWRLD! I’ll play this with him July 18th, 2023 in Milwaukee Stevie. I’ll be rapping with him and everyone else that I’ve seen. Then I’ll be releasing my rock album 7/19/23!
The music sets you on edge and hit your ears harsh on purpose. He is scientifically hitting parts of your brain in a sonically jarring pattern on purpose. Realize that before you say the beat is trash and help educate those that say its trash. Get Em Knight Nation 👏
I see the reason kendrick put the whole big bang, smashing and God together is because the act of sex and conception is like the purest form of creation humans can engage in. Big bang, God, sex- creators.
OMG………. It didn’t even catch it. That Big Bang line… the final thought on that is gonna be completed in a song later… omg. “I might be racist…” also god hope you hear me…. Won’t pay off till the end of the album. Omg. I appreciate that break down
12:03 god hoping you hear me could be referring to maybe another one night stand, sort of, caught up in a lifestyle that he knows deep down ain't suiting him. I feel like you sort of act out regardless of what your best interest is sometimes.
Hes saying he's smashing ole girl as a distraction and as into him as she may be, he can't reciprocate, hes suffering even while in the guts of a model hoping that God sees how miserable he really is if this act that so many other men would be empty of thought while doing doesn't do anything for him because he's too aware and too effected by his pain to stop his focus from being on the hurt even when a model (one of God's creations whos validated as being more perfect than the mass majority) hoping God will understand that he needs something more and something deeper to find some sense of solace within himself while facing the painful reality this world presents to those who pay too close attention to the things that actually matter...
People been negative about this album coz they looking for bubble gum rap, this is real music, this artistry, this is creativity. I appreciate Kdot for this and love your reactions, can't wait for you to do the whole thing, one by one. The songs each deserve special attention, so I can't wait
I can already tell this album is going to be one of those for me where the more I listen to it the more I appreciate it. He’s a true artist for real.
There are a lot of different vibes on it. I’m about 3/4 way through it on my own so far and stopped to watch a few reactions. Only one track I’m not fond of so far but I won’t say which one it is because I don’t want to interfere with anyones opportunity to experience it for themselves. Enjoy✌️
@@heatherll6878 the one where he talks about messing with white women? Lol
He gave us an album that will take us
1855 days to process and absorb
@@BluEx22329 Assumptions... I replayed it 3x before I could move forward. Was it uncomfortable? Yes. Was it hard to hear? Yes. Was it impactful and powerful? Yes. And I loved it even though it was harsh.
*maybe that wasn't the track she was speaking about but she she can not like it if that is the one.
@@BluEx22329 Uuuuhhh…. The one that has a beat I don’t vibe with.
Lol I guess (?) But don’t get it twisted. Just because I’m a white woman it doesn’t mean that I can’t be a true fan of rap and especially of the poetic lyricism and storytelling of one of my all-time favorite artists, Kendrick Lamar. He seeks to unite and so do I.
This isn't rap, this is def poetry.
We are witnessing greatness unfold in real time, we are watching the growth of the next Shakespeare, mozart, a timeless legend.
Doing it single by single is a good idea. This album is a lot to digest. Excited to see your journey with it ❤️
Yeah I never understand when reactors do a new album in it's entirety on day one. Like I get if you're excited to hear it, then just record each individual reaction that first day... And space out how you edit and upload, that formula seems so simple. Then you get content for days instead of throwing a lot at your audience to digest day one. Everyone wants to get it done FIRST though, but if we really support how you react, then you're real ones tuning in.
Aye you right but I still would pull up for a vibe wit my boi Stevie on a live listen
facts
i mean if he did the full album the video would be 4 goddamn days long
For real though!
Here after Not like us, going through Kendrick's work and art is awesome
👑Kendrick was conducting an orchestra through this album. A seriously tense album 🔥
The titles, concepts, lyrics, and production are nuanced, expensive and authentic.
@Certified Big Dog your life will get better eventually man. Keep at it.
LOVE IT! This album is full of originality! He's created a masterpiece👏🏻
@Certified Big Dog why do you think it's trash?
Bruh love how your breaking these songs down...mad respect for the work you putting in. These lyrics are next level .
I'm gonna be honest with you Stevie this is the first Kendrick album I've listened to and I'm on my third trip and you can just tell he's put his whole soul and everything into this.. I've legit teared up two or three times just listening to the pain he's gone through in his life.. Thank you so much for putting me onto Kendrick like this.. Yes I've heard his bangers and hits but never really sat down and fucked with one of his whole albums (Definitely going to listen to all of them) thank you again hope you enjoy it as much as I did 🙏✌.
Keep doing song by song each day... Breaking it all down... Thank you Stevie
Idk Tech, Rittz, ISO, JL, etc been doing shit like this for years... Only reason this getting so much shine is cuz he's mainstream TBH!
This was refreshing. Alot of grown topics we men dont talk and have conversations about. This feels like a start of something to come.
I agree with you, life’s crazy and we’ve all learned a lot of lessons and this is making me think about shit, I don’t talk about, now that I’m grown, it’s wild and such an experience, and the lyrics hit at just a different level. True art and a lot of growing for me to do as well
This song perfectly goes with Mother I Sober and that's why I think there are other orders that you can listen to the album in.
Stevie called it on def giving you a sense of how this album was going to go. This was a coming to terms album. Not some easy cookie cutter numb myself away listen. Like most of his work so nobody should have been surprised.
You definitely delivered on this video. I am excited to see the rest of the album!
This album is dense - quite amused to see people saying they're disappointed in it when it's not even been out for 24 hours.
Makes me think of Jay Z on Renegade "do you people listen to music or do you just skim through it".
Going to take me a hell of a lot of listens to comes close to fully understanding all the themes running through the album.
Kdot is different!
exactly, we're not hearing any new music from this man for at LEAST 3-4 years so just let it simmer, live with it. this morning I woke up and first thing I did was to play the album while reading comments and I swear people were calling it mid while the album was out for 4 hours. yikes.
Personally, I think the messages are great but as an album song-wise it doesn't compare to his others.
Definitely. If people think they are going to find head bangers and dance music in this they going into it with thr wrong mindset. He has been through a lot in 5 years and this album is just a therapy session for him and I respect that!
It can be the sound of some songs not being pleasing to the ears first listen. But that should change for most people. On my first listen there were a few songs that just didn’t sound right and I was like damn, I kno he’s lyrically waking us up but I can’t see myself going back to these to vibe out to. It just hits different now though after a few listens and understanding the message more actually made the song not sound weird anymore. That’s why I don’t comment my opinions until I go thru a album a few times.
Initial listen was a 7 for me, then subsequent listens it went up to a 9. Takes more than a few listens before you can grasp some of the lyrics but I think this album will end up being a cult classic ala eminem's Relapse. Not for everyone but the folks who like it, REALLY like it
🔥 It's a slow cook 🍲
8/10 album for me. Not my favorite from him, but still enjoyable. An I'm happy for him
It was a 9 first listen the production quality alone put it over a 7 lol
Initial listen on the whole album was like a 3 to me…. I’m prolly up to like an 8.5, doesn’t help my first listen through was off my phone speaker, but thinking I wasn’t ready to process what I was hearing…. Not the first time I’d need to listen to K Dot a few times before I’m a huge fan
This song is an amazing opener to an album. The production value along with Kendrick completely in his bag. This is what we mean when we say K Dot is different.
This, n95, and mother I sober are my favorites.
Mother I Sober is.... 🤯
This album is incredible it’s the best I’ve heard in years it’s so deep… couple standouts being - Father Time/count me out/mr morale/mother I sober
N95 the best track in the album ... Bouncing like crazy all day ... He is legend and this album is a fucking classic
@Certified Big Dog straight up hatin
Excellent commentary Mr. SK! You are a well-versed man with great insight and I appreciated as a viewer and listener, hearing your thought-process in breaking down the lyrical and metaphorical content and context of this brilliant work by Mr. Kendrick Lamar. I became a Subscriber tonight. Thank you!👑
i loved this album so much
Kendrick aint worried about a radio hit at this point
This gonna mature like fine wine just watch 🔥😂 Kdot different
Absolute ART✌️
I’m glad I found someone to break down each record!! And actually listen & appreciate this art like it’s supposed to be. Shout out to you ✨💯
So happy you’re doing it !!!!!
"you won't doo doo me, I smell tnt" is a little The Jig is up reference.
this song was such a good intro for the rest of the themes in the album
This whole album is true RAP music rhythm and poetry. This is a masterpiece.
That big bang line meant there was alot of energy. Like alot.
And there is hella more that are...love what you do, INDEPENDENT
I been waiting for someone to do a song by song. You and Knox on the same wave as usual
Big dawg we need you to react to this whole album we got you and we know you got us bruh.
He's going song by song
Loved the album on first listen..an 8..2nd listen a 9... I'm currently 7th listen and it's still a 9
I’ll play this with him in Milwaukee July 18th, 2023!
Anyone else think the beat is like him hitting a speed bag while rapping, kind of like he's using it as a release, or kind of therapy for him
We Grieve Different ♥️♥️😭😭😭
I've been going through something 😪
This track and album will take alot of processing and pauses from the important in your face topics addressed in each track.
1855 days of processing
Definitely an album to digest I have gone through once and think it will take 4 or 5 listens before I can even begin to really judge it, good luck reacting to it and enjoy
Thus song is gonna be crazy live
I'd love to see Dave on a track with Kendrick, I feel like he took inspiration from Dave for parts of this album. on my 4th listen and it's definitely a grower.
Hey Stevie, love the vids man. Just wanted to let you know, we don't mind if you drop a reaction to every song today. It's cool dude, we'll make time to watch em all.
You said it best.
THIS AINT JUST RAP!
"The world that I'm in is a cul-de-sac" also sounds like "The world that I'm in is as cold as heck "
Can't wait to see your reaction to "we cry together"
Intro: I Hope you find some peace of mind in this Lifetime. 🙌🏼🔥
Song hit home
knew he was'nt gon a wait😂😂😂
this album gets better and better with every listen
Kendrick definitely making this year much better with some heat and lyrical warmth.
Great to see kendricks growth
I fuck with this album it’s different
Only reactor i was waiting for to do a reaction to the new kendrick
12:00 dude what 😭😭😭😭😭😭
I'm surprised Ab Soul wasn't featured on an album like this. I was getting Ab Soul vibes on this album 🔥🔥🔥🔥
He is on a whole other level than anyone else right now
Keep doing yo thing Stevie; lmk how ya feel about the album overall
Incredible...I have Purple Hearts ft Ghostface Killah on repeat...
How long till next song reaction?
How many times you listen to this before recording?
2 months from the date 1855 days ago, Harry Mack rapped for Kendrick & that dates back to the same time period his writer block disappeared and i truly believe harry sparked this back in Kendrick
Do one song a day. Quality reactions my guy
with the big bang for theory God hoping you hear me. he's talking about how he used sex as a way to cope with his struggles. this was talked about in the track called Mother i sober
Definitely would like single by single vs a quick run through like others. I need your commentary and feedback to help me understand the complexities he's put into this album🤔🧐
Kendrick Lamar is the definition of an artist....this is absolutely beyond rap this is art. I am sad to say I have not appreciated his gift as much as I should have but I'm here now!!!👌🏽👏
@Certified Big Dog Some people just can't appreciate art. This is not a typical rap album because he is not a typical rap artist sooooo okay🤷🏽♀️😌
@Certified Big Dog You have a right to your opinion.....it's wrong but it's a opinion 👌🏽 😌😋🤣🤷🏽♀️
@Certified Big Dog 🤣🤣🤣 uh huh😑
Do worldwide steppers next🔥🔥
That's the theme I got, "morale" he got rid of the chip on his shoulder, the overarching theme is trauma induced pride, people like that can't be saved, the mainstream appeal on this album is supposed to demonstrate him removing that burden from his shoulder
Was that michael jackson saying the truth n da backround
I like that this album separates people by IQ 😂😂😂
I am VERY interested to know how you will preserve this album because it didn’t catch my attention for other than 3 songs so I’m intrigued to see what others will think of it.
The album reminds me of old em an ye but in his own way. Bars
N95 is crazy though... Dawg...
Did you finish the album somewhere? It's a disservice you not breaking the whole album down when you hit like 80 eminem songs
Stevie I'm a big fan but please look back at family ties and break it down from beginning to end pleas
A powerful flow. I do like Kendrick Lamar, and I totally get where he is coming from. I spend money on stuff I don't need too. I was supposed to save my A.I.S.H. check for my move, but where is it now? Hanging up in my closet and on my fingers! Haha. Yeah, I know. And yes, I am listening.
Man I’d love you see you check out BTS’s Born Singer, cover of J Cole’s Born Sinner song.
ONE TRACK A DAY! DO IT!
Damn at the start of the video I thought he said “fuck women” and I listened to it 7 times until I heard him say “ fuck with me”. Caught me so off guard for a sec.😅
The album is great
I do grieve different, since I will never meet any of the artists that I’ve worked with like JuiceWRLD! I’ll play this with him July 18th, 2023 in Milwaukee Stevie. I’ll be rapping with him and everyone else that I’ve seen. Then I’ll be releasing my rock album 7/19/23!
For being gone for 5 yrs, this album is different. This is To pimp a butterfly 2. I give a 7/10. I'm going to give it another go though.
It'll get better everytime you listen to it 👍
I actually feel like this is Section.80 2.0. Same vibes, same heavy use of jazz instrumentation.
Letsgoooooo 💯💯💯💯
Green eyes is a triple. Girl/Jealousy/Money. Also talking about how big jealousy in his life became. The giant, the green eyed monster.
KDot Grind is fucking amazing keep it coming
Kdot needs his own month onGod
❤🔥🔥
8/10 album for me. Not my favorite from him, but still enjoyable. An I'm happy for him
The music sets you on edge and hit your ears harsh on purpose. He is scientifically hitting parts of your brain in a sonically jarring pattern on purpose.
Realize that before you say the beat is trash and help educate those that say its trash.
Get Em Knight Nation 👏
Nice
I see the reason kendrick put the whole big bang, smashing and God together is because the act of sex and conception is like the purest form of creation humans can engage in. Big bang, God, sex- creators.
I did the math, and it's been exactly 1855 days since he dropped D.A.M.N🤯.
Lol yea I’m sure Kendrick did the math too that’s why he said it. Not very mind blowing
What happened to night nation?
OMG………. It didn’t even catch it. That Big Bang line… the final thought on that is gonna be completed in a song later… omg. “I might be racist…” also god hope you hear me…. Won’t pay off till the end of the album. Omg. I appreciate that break down
I enjoy the album forsure but damn do I miss the hungry, control , talk yo shit Kdot lol
Don’t be scared drop the rest of the album reaction 👀😂😂😂😂
Yup
12:03 god hoping you hear me could be referring to maybe another one night stand, sort of, caught up in a lifestyle that he knows deep down ain't suiting him. I feel like you sort of act out regardless of what your best interest is sometimes.
Hey Stevie, when you have time, can you please react the the song “Choices(Yup)” by E-40, it’s pretty fire
INDEPENDENT is the future man
Please do Rock Bottom by EMINEM!
Hes saying he's smashing ole girl as a distraction and as into him as she may be, he can't reciprocate, hes suffering even while in the guts of a model hoping that God sees how miserable he really is if this act that so many other men would be empty of thought while doing doesn't do anything for him because he's too aware and too effected by his pain to stop his focus from being on the hurt even when a model (one of God's creations whos validated as being more perfect than the mass majority) hoping God will understand that he needs something more and something deeper to find some sense of solace within himself while facing the painful reality this world presents to those who pay too close attention to the things that actually matter...