One that might be interesting to do is Jay-Z and Kanye West's "No Church in the Wild". And really, I know nothing about rap, I just know the story of the sample on that song. The main sample is a slowed-down riff from the title track of Phil Manzanera's 1978 "K-Scope" album (a favorite of mine). So then Phil turned around and sort of returned the favor. He said, "I thought, just for a laugh, let's record a version of "No Church in the Wild", but get rid of the Jay Z and Kanye bits! It's a bit cheeky but what the hell. We took the soul, groovy elements and recorded it live." It could be fun to look at the sort of full-circle journey that riff made from its creator to a sample and back again. ------------ th-cam.com/video/ubLfLB6PGzQ/w-d-xo.html (K-Scope - Phil Manzanera) hth-cam.com/video/FJt7gNi3Nr4/w-d-xo.html (No Church in the Wild - Jay-Z/Kanye) th-cam.com/video/gnFvTrcogOg/w-d-xo.html (No Church in the Wild - Phil Manzanera) Story: www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/phil-manzanera-on-jay-z-kanye-west-and-the-riff-that-changed-his-life-10128766.html
@@BandHouseStudioswhen will you get to j Cole J.COLE 1.Lion King on Ice 2.Let Nas Down 3.Villematic 4.Last Call 5.Farwell 6.Lights Please 7.Cole Summer 8.Revange of the Dreamer(song) 9.Close 10.world is empty 11.Close 12. 2Face
Ice Cube said to NaS on his 'The Bridge' podcast, "Back then we were doing our penmanship, then you came and put it in Cursive". Highest compliments from 1 of Hip-Hop Greats! Illmatic is like New Testament to Catholics, it is like BC & AD, Before Illmatic and after Illmatic! Facts!
So when Illmatic came out I was 15 and I was a huge Rakim fan and I knew he would go down to the greatest ever off first listen. He was like Rakim Kool G Rap and slick rick rolled into one. Then I find out he dropped out of school at the beginning of 9th grade and somehow put together greatest hip-hop album ever. It's the whole story that makes it insane. His brother said he would self-educate himself reading books. When you listen to him he sounds so wise and then you realize the last song He recorded on that album was life's a bitch when he just turned 20. A lot of what you hear is him at 18 and 19 years old. Do you know how ridiculous that is
Did you know that the lyrics for that song are included in the Norton Anthology of African American Literature? (I didn't, but I learned that while googling for info about the song). While it's interesting to hear you break down the musical structure, I think that when the music is primarily samples, there could be value in reading the lyrics ahead of time and offering more thoughts on those as well. But on the other hand, this is "Rock Dudes" reacting and rock often has more emphasis on instrumentation and music, so the way you listen from that point of view is part of what makes your reactions unique.
The guy on the left mixed up the decades lol late 70s to mid 80s was the party rap time, late 80s to mid 90s was the GOLDEN AGE OF HIP HOP and this song is one masterpiece from that era.
You guys would LOVE rhythm roulette. They take a different beat maker each episode bring him to a record store and blindfold them and they pick out three random records, take them back to the studio and we watch them make a beat from sampling the records they’ve chosen. It’s great
I appreciate the musical aspect but take time to get the lyrics, this mans lyrics are in the National Archives. Respect the pen. I might check another reaction.
You have to realize that rock is about the music more than the lyrics. The first thing and natural thing for people who like rock to pick up on is the music. Especially if there is good instrumentation. The producers on this album are also legendary. So it's natural that they will notice the production. You can't tell people how to listen to music
If you want Bars. Big L - "Let Em Have It L." Is one of the best rap songs from 1995. Big L is known as the Punchline King and lots of people say if he had not died so soon in his career, he would have surpassed 2Pac and The Notorious B.I.G. As a Lyricist.
early 90's late 80's new york was all party-like and nas was the first to combine west coast with east coast.... Wut? to the hip to the hop,,,, Rappers Delight was late 70's
Somehow the TH-cam algorithm brought me here. 🤷🏽♂️ Anyway.. FYI, when Nas starts the first verse with “I don’t know how to start this shit” it’s because Nas really didnt know how to start that shit. That first verse is the first and only take. Premier spoke about that studio session in one of his interviews, how the whole studio just sat there in awe when Nas exited the booth and asked “how was that?” One of the greatest songs ever from the unquestionably best rap album of all time. Anyway, you need to pay more attention to the music when you’re reacting and really analyze that shit. “Rockers reacting” channels are a dime a dozen and to stand out you need to be more committed. Go check out my man Jon Denton for example. Peace.
It's pretty pointless for you guys to do a reaction of Nas (many hip hop enthusiasts consider the most creative and poetic lyricist of all time) when you barely even TRY to listen to the lyrics and only mention the beat (not made by Nas). That would be like a singer doing a reaction to a Buddy Rich track and only even trying to listen to the voice of some guest singer.
Because you had The wrong video you couldn't listen well enough. They have a video with the lyrics hes painting a picture. It will help you more understand. If you like that. You will like half time. Or represent.
Thanks for watching! Comment which songs we should do next! And if you want more check out
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None.. quit doing rap.. unless its to educated yourself on it more. Or do the insturmentals for the music..😮.
One that might be interesting to do is Jay-Z and Kanye West's "No Church in the Wild". And really, I know nothing about rap, I just know the story of the sample on that song. The main sample is a slowed-down riff from the title track of Phil Manzanera's 1978 "K-Scope" album (a favorite of mine).
So then Phil turned around and sort of returned the favor. He said, "I thought, just for a laugh, let's record a version of "No Church in the Wild", but get rid of the Jay Z and Kanye bits! It's a bit cheeky but what the hell. We took the soul, groovy elements and recorded it live." It could be fun to look at the sort of full-circle journey that riff made from its creator to a sample and back again.
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th-cam.com/video/ubLfLB6PGzQ/w-d-xo.html (K-Scope - Phil Manzanera)
hth-cam.com/video/FJt7gNi3Nr4/w-d-xo.html (No Church in the Wild - Jay-Z/Kanye)
th-cam.com/video/gnFvTrcogOg/w-d-xo.html (No Church in the Wild - Phil Manzanera)
Story:
www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/phil-manzanera-on-jay-z-kanye-west-and-the-riff-that-changed-his-life-10128766.html
@@vincentwilliams71 what else would it be for? Lol
@@tinameadors5797 thanks tina we will check it out!
That was clearly a piano.
Yeah could be!
High af 😂
@@BandHouseStudioswhen will you get to j Cole J.COLE
1.Lion King on Ice
2.Let Nas Down
3.Villematic
4.Last Call
5.Farwell
6.Lights Please
7.Cole Summer
8.Revange of the Dreamer(song)
9.Close
10.world is empty
11.Close
12. 2Face
Definitely piano 😂 i laughed so hard.
Ice Cube said to NaS on his 'The Bridge' podcast, "Back then we were doing our penmanship, then you came and put it in Cursive". Highest compliments from 1 of Hip-Hop Greats! Illmatic is like New Testament to Catholics, it is like BC & AD, Before Illmatic and after Illmatic! Facts!
Actually what you guys REALLY LIKE about this song is the Production....Salute to DJ Premier the HANDS DOWN GOAT Producer! 🐐
Love it
Nas is the G.O.A.T
👑
Hell yeh
So when Illmatic came out I was 15 and I was a huge Rakim fan and I knew he would go down to the greatest ever off first listen. He was like Rakim Kool G Rap and slick rick rolled into one. Then I find out he dropped out of school at the beginning of 9th grade and somehow put together greatest hip-hop album ever. It's the whole story that makes it insane. His brother said he would self-educate himself reading books. When you listen to him he sounds so wise and then you realize the last song He recorded on that album was life's a bitch when he just turned 20. A lot of what you hear is him at 18 and 19 years old. Do you know how ridiculous that is
Yeah man some young people have special powers for sure!
Damn unc
Did you know that the lyrics for that song are included in the Norton Anthology of African American Literature? (I didn't, but I learned that while googling for info about the song).
While it's interesting to hear you break down the musical structure, I think that when the music is primarily samples, there could be value in reading the lyrics ahead of time and offering more thoughts on those as well.
But on the other hand, this is "Rock Dudes" reacting and rock often has more emphasis on instrumentation and music, so the way you listen from that point of view is part of what makes your reactions unique.
That's amazing! We will have to check it out. And maybe this whole series will teach us to listen to the lyrics! Lol
A video with lyrics on the screen may work a bit better.
@@FredrickMJones Thatss a great idea. we will do thiss moving forward. thanks Fred!
Yeah, this is the reaction that DJ Premiere always wanted lol. Appreciate it
The guy on the left mixed up the decades lol late 70s to mid 80s was the party rap time, late 80s to mid 90s was the GOLDEN AGE OF HIP HOP and this song is one masterpiece from that era.
He mixed up his meds too lol
Thanks for clarifying 😆
That's a Joe Chambers "Mind Rain" sample😊
This is like somebody reviewing a classic novel by rambling about the pretty font and the good quality of the paper.
You guys would LOVE rhythm roulette. They take a different beat maker each episode bring him to a record store and blindfold them and they pick out three random records, take them back to the studio and we watch them make a beat from sampling the records they’ve chosen. It’s great
Holy shit!! Thanks that sounds legit!
@@BandHouseStudios it’s really cool to watch
@@Don.M. thanks
Well well, if it aint again the (widely considered) best rap album of all time
So cool!
I appreciate the musical aspect but take time to get the lyrics, this mans lyrics are in the National Archives. Respect the pen. I might check another reaction.
Thanks, I think there might be a few videos out there about the lyrics!
You have to realize that rock is about the music more than the lyrics. The first thing and natural thing for people who like rock to pick up on is the music. Especially if there is good instrumentation. The producers on this album are also legendary. So it's natural that they will notice the production. You can't tell people how to listen to music
@@rawdiggitydog exactly!
Another song to hear NAS blackout on...Mobb Deep's "It's Mine".
Awesome thank you!
If you want Bars. Big L - "Let Em Have It L." Is one of the best rap songs from 1995. Big L is known as the Punchline King and lots of people say if he had not died so soon in his career, he would have surpassed 2Pac and The Notorious B.I.G. As a Lyricist.
Thank you! Appreciate it :)
If you wanna hear some really fire mid 90s east coast rap, check out the album "Ready to Die" by The Notorious B.I.G.
Have been meaning to. We will soon. Thanks! ❤❤❤
early 90's late 80's new york was all party-like and nas was the first to combine west coast with east coast.... Wut? to the hip to the hop,,,, Rappers Delight was late 70's
thanks!
Are u reacting to his rap? Or instruments
Y’all gotta actually listen to the words lol
Yo NGL But I can't fk with anyone who stops a certified banger, a Nas Hood classic multiple times….
Somehow the TH-cam algorithm brought me here. 🤷🏽♂️ Anyway.. FYI, when Nas starts the first verse with “I don’t know how to start this shit” it’s because Nas really didnt know how to start that shit. That first verse is the first and only take. Premier spoke about that studio session in one of his interviews, how the whole studio just sat there in awe when Nas exited the booth and asked “how was that?” One of the greatest songs ever from the unquestionably best rap album of all time. Anyway, you need to pay more attention to the music when you’re reacting and really analyze that shit. “Rockers reacting” channels are a dime a dozen and to stand out you need to be more committed. Go check out my man Jon Denton for example. Peace.
Thanks!
They sampled... Mind Rain from Joe Chambers
Very cool track
@@BandHouseStudios Which one? New York State of Mind or Mind Rain
@@samsimone6002 I listened to mind rain it was cool :)
@@BandHouseStudios Now listen to the lyrics or read the lyrics and understand the portrait Nas painted on New York state of mind
@@samsimone6002 for sure!! in just the first few lines he solidfied himself as my favorite rapper!
Primo.
Bro people listen Nas for the word play, storytelling and flow. NOT THE STUFF YOU CARE ABOUT.
👍😘
Seriously these assholes skipping all the poetry
Exactly
It's pretty pointless for you guys to do a reaction of Nas (many hip hop enthusiasts consider the most creative and poetic lyricist of all time) when you barely even TRY to listen to the lyrics and only mention the beat (not made by Nas). That would be like a singer doing a reaction to a Buddy Rich track and only even trying to listen to the voice of some guest singer.
Because you had The wrong video you couldn't listen well enough. They have a video with the lyrics hes painting a picture. It will help you more understand. If you like that. You will like half time. Or represent.
Thanks will do
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😢
I guess you’ve never heard of Kool G Rap. Nas did.
Not yet! Im on it
😂😂😂😂
Bruh stop 🛑 it that’s a piano 🎹 all day
Yea... but... yeah... lol
Soy boys detected 5 secondes in 😂
Love soy
Worst reaction ever.
daamn
That's a Joe Chambers "Mind Rain" sample😊