"Jr catching it off the backboard" is a reference to a NBA player named Dennis Smith Jr. Who is also from Fayetteville, NC. Our hometown. Dennis played for the Knicks.
This track got me more hyped than any of the other tracks tbh because of how different creative Cole was on it. The use of his voice, the offbeat flow, and that beat was fucking wild.
Amari, the name, means Miracle. I don’t know if that plays into the songs theme or what. Cole is talking about him coming from the struggle so I have a feeling that he’s saying it’s a miracle he made it out. 🤷🏽♂️
Imagination turned the honda into a wraith, double there, just like you said he used to pretend his honda was wraith, but also, his imagination and ability to write dope music literally turned his honda into a wraith....fire....straight fire
Amari, yes! Chef’s kiss! And, as others have mentioned, I look forward to your reaction to Pride is theDevil 😊 Also, Punching the Clouds and Let go My Hand. Wooo!
Intro] Bada-ba, bada-ba Bada-ba, da-da Off-Season Let's work, hey [Chorus] Plottin' my escape, this game ride a nigga's faith Got a couple M's hidin' in the safe Imagination turned a Honda into Wraith I was doin' eighty on the interstate Tryna make it back before my class started Country nigga never seen a passport 'Til I popped off and got a bag for it Now I'm at the Garden sittin' half court Watchin' Jr. catch it off the backboard 'Ville nigga never seen nothing 'Cept a fucking triple bean jumping Good dope leave a fiend krumping Made it out, it gotta mean something [Verse] Either you gon' hustle hard or, nigga, Uncle Sam got yo' ass re-enlisting 2-6, murder scene pumping Better leave it tucked if ye' ain't dumping Pow, pow, nigga, he slumpy Twelve comin', we ain't seen nothing Time change, niggas ain't rumblin' no more Nah, what for? Hungry for more If you solo these vocals, listen close and you can hear grumbling Bow tie and I'm still munching Big bag, never fear fumbling Want smoke? Nigga don't choke I'm a whole fuckin' nicotine company Dreamville the Army, not a Navy How could you ever try to play me? Kill 'em on a song, walk up out the booth, do the Westbrook rock-a-baby I never fall out with the bro Hate when your family turn into foe We had a penthouse on the road Interior decorated with the hoes Just like a multiple-choice getting chose My niggas like "Eenie, meenie, minee, moe" Scoop up a dime-piece like we homeless Then we gon' send 'em back pigeon-toed Out of the concrete was a rose and windows was cold Had to go over and stand by the stove We from the Southeast, niggas know This where the opps creep real slow Won't vote but they mob deep with the poles I punch the time sheet, not no more And now my assigned seat is a throne [Chorus] Plottin' my escape, this game ride a nigga's faith Got a couple M's hidin' in the safe Imagination turned a Honda into Wraith I was doin' eighty on the interstate Tryna make it back before my class started Country nigga never seen a passport 'Til I popped off and got a bag for it Now I'm at the Garden sittin' half court Watchin' Jr. catch it off the backboard 'Ville nigga never seen nothing 'Cept a fucking triple bean jumping Good dope leave a fiend krumping Made it out, it gotta mean something Made it out, it gotta mean something Made it out, it gotta mean something [Outro] Bada-ba, bada-ba, bada-ba, ah-ah
I’m not sure this is about stoudemire because his name is spelled Amar’e and not Amari. Also the line: “Now I’m at the garden sitting half cout Watching Jr catch it off the backboard” Is about Dennis Smith Jr who played for the knicks for a little while. He’s also from Fayetteville and he’s mentioned him before on a lot
damn i thought we left the term mumble rap back in 2019 its cool tho. also "jr" is referring to dennis smith jr who from Cole hometown. Dunno why the song called amari honestly .
Hes talking about Dennis Smith Jr who played for the Knicks and is from the Ville
You’re correct, and DSjr is a “country boy, never seen nothing. Except a triple beam jumping”
"Jr catching it off the backboard" is a reference to a NBA player named Dennis Smith Jr. Who is also from Fayetteville, NC.
Our hometown. Dennis played for the Knicks.
2-6 over everybody. That bar was for us.
@@CCDPNC on God. Only a few would catch it
Ok that makes sense. Why didn’t he call the song Dennis or jr or something like that instead of amari
@@Dragon_warriors481 he named it after the dreamville label manager’s son
the Dennis Smith Jr disrespect is ridiculous
Amari is the name of Bas’ nephew. Cole named the song after him
Cole's manager is Bas's brother too, that's wild
Only took 9 seconds... This how hyped I am
5:00 I believe the word you're looking for is "swing", his cadence is swung (lands on the off beat)
This track got me more hyped than any of the other tracks tbh because of how different creative Cole was on it. The use of his voice, the offbeat flow, and that beat was fucking wild.
WE GON DO THE WHOLE ALBUM!!! IM HERE FOR IT
Amari is fighting for the top spot as my fav track off the album with my life and let go my hand
Amari is Ibrahim Hammad's son (Cole's friend and manager) I think it means MIRACLE.
Actually in Latin (ot Italian where I came from) AMARI is plural for BITTER
It's also a expensive clothing line
Which is why he said “Made it out, gotta mean something”
@w4rm_ okay but this is an Islamic name so it doesn't mean that in this case
This song is FIRE man, the flow throughout the entire song is so damn good to me. Definitely my favorite on the album
My guy! You really have the best reaction channel 😂 got to your channel from “the search” now we just rollin!
Your grind for your channel never unnoticed we appreciate you! Truly the greatest reaction channel :) Much love
Amari, the name, means Miracle. I don’t know if that plays into the songs theme or what. Cole is talking about him coming from the struggle so I have a feeling that he’s saying it’s a miracle he made it out. 🤷🏽♂️
Facts
Amari is the name of his friend and managers son
I was waiting for your reactions to listen to it with you for the first time. Your the best at this Ernest!
Imagination turned the honda into a wraith, double there, just like you said he used to pretend his honda was wraith, but also, his imagination and ability to write dope music literally turned his honda into a wraith....fire....straight fire
i was digging the changing lights last vid lmao, but it was taking my concentration away like crazy
lmao yeah thats why i had to change it lol i couldn't even concentrate editing lmao...i normally have it changing during streams lol
Cole dropped a classic! 🔥 can’t wait for you to get to pride is the devil
Best song on the album hands down
@@daelaenor for me it’s my life
These real time reactions are going to take Earnest to the next level on TH-cam. Keep it up bro
You are the best reaction channel period
May your channel grow more bigger,one of the best breakdown
This is the one i'm vibing with the most. Honestly, the verse from 1:12 through 1:40 ish might be the best verse i've ever heard
Thats the hook lol
@@jonahward4771 yea that hook is absolutely crazy
Bruh this is my favorite song wtf this shit clean asf
I listened to the whole album and smoked 5 blunts and this song has a Roddy Rich vibe
I thought the same, Roddy & maybe a lil Lil Baby vibe
Blunts the only way to go for this album. My wife and I did the same.
I feel that Roddy Rich vibe!
it’s 2am EST and i’m staying up for this reaction 🔥
Keep pumping these out !!!!
The basketball reference is Dennis smith junior .. from nc and plays for the knicks
Bang on with the evaluation. Listen through this track a few times and it becomes quickly apparent it's one of the the best on the album. Too good.
Much support from DR 🇩🇴❤
"a p p l y i n g . p r e s s u r e" got me hot and it's Cole produced too my fav of the album
Enjoyed it too an always love your amazing reactions an breakdowns thanku so much love and god bless x
Great commentary reaction🔥
Lets get it! Fire album!
He was talking bout D Smith JR who is from Carolina and was on the Knicks!! Cole also referenced him on the “A Lot” song with 21 Savage
This is my favorite track.
My favorite from him is when he does the melodic flow. Adding a melodic element to the flow. Just one more reason why he is bad ass
I guess i aint sleeping tilk you upload all thwm breakdowns sheeeeeesh
Time to keep refreshing for the next drop. Keep it going 👏🏽👍🏽
All I Gotta say is
Sheeeeeeeeeeeeesh
Unbelievably good album bro.
I'm listening to it the whole way through rn. I'll watch the reactions after I'm done 😂👌
Amari, yes! Chef’s kiss!
And, as others have mentioned, I look forward to your reaction to Pride is theDevil 😊
Also, Punching the Clouds and Let go My Hand.
Wooo!
Timing on fireeee
Thank you for getting me through this 12 hour night shift lol
The player he referenced is Dennis Smith Jr. He is from Fayetteville NC as well and played for the Knicks.
He's talking about Dennis Smith Jr. He's from Fayetteville NC and he used to play for the Knicks
The light cycling actually made it feel like a club bro. Should keep that going!!
F whoever gave that dislike this guy is amazing and I just found him!! Live your work🔥🔥
"When they're Mob Deep with their poles"
Mobb Deep- Cold as Ice
I've only watched yoir recent MGK reactions, But okurrr you really be breaking down these bars 🔥😁🔥
Let’s go!!! 💪🏽💪🏽
KEEEEEP EM COMING!!!!
Damn bro you put this up literally as soon as it out lol
100. Mil gonna be an underrated track
Fayetteville NC, home of Fort Bragg and the 82nd airborne!
He’s talking about Dennis Smith Jr. He’s also from the Ville
My favorite track on the album💯
I've never heard someone refer to an off beat flow as a "lopsided flow" befor but it actually fits it perfectly 😂😂😂
Just wanna say you still got us 🇵🇭❤️!.. EZ or not I'm still watching your reaction!.. Elite!👍
I frigging played this like a hundred times before i moved on to the next.... Replay value i maaaad
I fw this one HEAVY! 💪🏽💪🏽🔥
Like the second track more. A second listen will help. It’s artistry in it’s true form. Only HE can pull off such a flow with the message. 🔥
the album crazy 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Noti gang
This one is my fav from the album shit is fire 🔥
Rolled it 💪
He’s actually talking about Dennis Smith Jr catching it off the backboard...not Amari Stoudamire
Intro]
Bada-ba, bada-ba
Bada-ba, da-da
Off-Season
Let's work, hey
[Chorus]
Plottin' my escape, this game ride a nigga's faith
Got a couple M's hidin' in the safe
Imagination turned a Honda into Wraith
I was doin' eighty on the interstate
Tryna make it back before my class started
Country nigga never seen a passport
'Til I popped off and got a bag for it
Now I'm at the Garden sittin' half court
Watchin' Jr. catch it off the backboard
'Ville nigga never seen nothing
'Cept a fucking triple bean jumping
Good dope leave a fiend krumping
Made it out, it gotta mean something
[Verse]
Either you gon' hustle hard or, nigga, Uncle Sam got yo' ass re-enlisting
2-6, murder scene pumping
Better leave it tucked if ye' ain't dumping
Pow, pow, nigga, he slumpy
Twelve comin', we ain't seen nothing
Time change, niggas ain't rumblin' no more
Nah, what for? Hungry for more
If you solo these vocals, listen close and you can hear grumbling
Bow tie and I'm still munching
Big bag, never fear fumbling
Want smoke? Nigga don't choke
I'm a whole fuckin' nicotine company
Dreamville the Army, not a Navy
How could you ever try to play me?
Kill 'em on a song, walk up out the booth, do the Westbrook rock-a-baby
I never fall out with the bro
Hate when your family turn into foe
We had a penthouse on the road
Interior decorated with the hoes
Just like a multiple-choice getting chose
My niggas like "Eenie, meenie, minee, moe"
Scoop up a dime-piece like we homeless
Then we gon' send 'em back pigeon-toed
Out of the concrete was a rose and windows was cold
Had to go over and stand by the stove
We from the Southeast, niggas know
This where the opps creep real slow
Won't vote but they mob deep with the poles
I punch the time sheet, not no more
And now my assigned seat is a throne
[Chorus]
Plottin' my escape, this game ride a nigga's faith
Got a couple M's hidin' in the safe
Imagination turned a Honda into Wraith
I was doin' eighty on the interstate
Tryna make it back before my class started
Country nigga never seen a passport
'Til I popped off and got a bag for it
Now I'm at the Garden sittin' half court
Watchin' Jr. catch it off the backboard
'Ville nigga never seen nothing
'Cept a fucking triple bean jumping
Good dope leave a fiend krumping
Made it out, it gotta mean something
Made it out, it gotta mean something
Made it out, it gotta mean something
[Outro]
Bada-ba, bada-ba, bada-ba, ah-ah
I loveee U mannn
Just commenting to help w the algorithm
Fire reaction
I enjoyed this track
When he says “jr” hes talking about dennis smith jr. They’re both from NC
His imagination turns Honda into a wraith also refers to his profession turning a Honda to a wraith monetarily
Pretty sure he talking about Dennis smith jr who played for the knicks and is from NC
I’m not sure this is about stoudemire because his name is spelled Amar’e and not Amari. Also the line:
“Now I’m at the garden sitting half cout
Watching Jr catch it off the backboard”
Is about Dennis Smith Jr who played for the knicks for a little while. He’s also from Fayetteville and he’s mentioned him before on a lot
He talking about Dennis Smith Jr I think
Bro it’s like he’s rapping in triplets. So wild.
Ernest is on his fucking grind
Banger
Damn I've been there using the stove as the only heat when it's cold.
We really not sleeping tonight ❤🔥😅
Ya gotta collab with Knox Hill and Stevie Knight . You 3 are the most thorough and rap informed reactors . Keep it up!
Vibe Villa too
Nah! TheThirdErnest stands alone dog, no collabs with those sub par channels.
@@brightize2651 you ain’t gotta tear down others to lift up Ernest bro. Immature and petty. Grow up.
Knox Hill would rather beef than collab. He also just doesn't react well, barely transformative and cringey
We rolling!
Yo can’t wait for my.life!
damn i thought we left the term mumble rap back in 2019 its cool tho. also "jr" is referring to dennis smith jr who from Cole hometown. Dunno why the song called amari honestly .
M . Y . L . I . F . E .
Bro close is nasty 🔥🔥
first listen- i preffered this one than the first
Favorite song of the entire album other than The Climb Back of course
4 da algo.. hypehypehype
Best song on the album
#AlgoBoost
Lmao tf this dude is breaking down all the easy lines 😂😂
THANKS FROM UKRAINE DUDE, waiting for more ♡
Talking about Dennis smith jr
"So close" paints a picture about a dream he had about a homie
Bro he not talking about amari he talking about Dennis smith jr in the all star game
are we getting a whole album reaction tonight ?? 😭
I went thru that type of “struggle”. Poverty. But personally, I don’t put put any morality on poverty. I don’t put any morality on wealth either.
I hate it when families turns to the foes. That hit so hard
now i wait for my life reaction lmao