I’m 46 years old with two grown children of my own. You’ve got one of the coolest fathers alive man. Me and my son dissect albums like this as well. A big part of our relationship that I’m so thankful for. He puts me on to albums, and I put him on to albums. Music is truly the only thing I think can bring everyone together. God bless y’all man. Subbed.
Thank you for the comment Shawn. It truly is a special thing being able to share music with others. A whole different level of special when you’re sharing it with family. Much love man.
yeah same with Blacker the Berry, i get goosebumps everytime those songs finish. There are just some gut-wrenching lines that hit you like a brick. Its incredible that Kendrick can transport the feeling of anger that black people have and show it to people who have not experienced it in a way noone else can.
How much a dollar cost, for me, is the single greatest track this century. From a story standpoint, from a message stand point. It's one of those things that everyone should experience.
I love the final poem. It saddens me to think of how many caterpillars are out there that could’ve turned into butterflies had they not faced so many hardships in their upbringing. All the beauty that we’re missing out on
Everybody’s got the potential, regardless of the hardships in life. It takes immense strength in character and courage to face it all and let it shape you into a being who understands it all and can stand above it. In reality it’s easier to run away from, but that’s why it’s so enlightening to hear it from someone who bided their time within the cocoon. It’s possible🙌🏾 Whether you’re 15 and still a caterpillar or 60, we all have the potential to grow and be a better self. We gotta continue to encourage each other to reach the other side, the world is a much better place there. Much love all my caterpillars and butterflies💯❤️
Everyone’s interpretation is fair, but that’s not the point the poem was making. It’s saying that the hardships are what is consumed to turn a caterpillar into a butterfly. It’s referring to black artists using the trials and tribulations they face as the muse to their art. Broadly (although selectively) American culture acknowledges the beauty in black culture. Jazz fulfills this role in the album. That artistry and inherent beauty is what the butterfly represents. Some black artists use that to escape, but they are still beholden to their neighborhood, friends, gang, etc. because without that struggle, they never would’ve become a butterfly. They try to give back to the hood, in both knowledge and wealth, but rather than listen to their teachings everyone tries to use (pimp) them. The similarity between them is in the fact that both the butterfly and the caterpillar use their surroundings to benefit themselves. The butterfly can’t judge because they used to be the same. But now with their added knowledge, the butterfly tries to elevate the caterpillar. And if the caterpillar would listen, it could end the cycle and be free too. This album is essentially Kendrick struggling with doing more with his art and power beyond making himself more wealthy. If you know Tupac’s story, you know that in his last years, he started focusing on building up communities; he was a prophet dedicating his time and energy towards black empowerment. I think that inspired Kendrick to overcome his surroundings. At this point in his life, he is realizing what Tupac went through and is now struggling with the obligation to do the same. This album is amazing because it tells that story of Kendricks awakening while simultaneously educating people on the things he’s realized along the way, and then ends the album by pointing out that this is also the story of the life and death of Tupac Shakur.
@@cakestepcakestep my original comment isn’t really the point of the poem, like you said, but it is a tragic conclusion that one can derive that is relevant to the poem. That is, the idea that, although struggle is necessary to become a butterfly, some will have too much of it and that will cripple them rather than elevate them. I guess i’m describing a possible worst case scenario that happens to a lot of people because i find it so unfortunate. Some people just have it so bad that they’ll never make anything out of their hardship and just continue to suffer. Point is, the same hardship that can muse a person can also cripple them if it’s in the extreme. To summarize, I suppose i’m focusing on the absolute worst of the situation (those having too much struggle to do anything) while Kendrick’s conclusion focuses on what could be and the positive that can come from it (the hardship being made into something)
I don't really agree, many artists are able to bring out amazing art, because they have been through a lot. To counter your point, I don't think that rich kids will be nearly as creative as people who did not have everything, as the rich kids never had to think for themselves.
Your pop is a G. As a black man, I cannot express how much I appreciate y’all for this one. Keep em coming! Suggestions: Good Kid maad City, Yeezus, DAMN, Kids See Ghost
I agree. I love To Pimp A Butterfly, but Good Kid Maad City is my favorite. Definitely another great concept album with great story telling and poetry.
@@jnew2162 Same here, i get why people says TPAB is his best album for the production, the higher (or not-so mundane) concepts of the songs... But GKMC is my favourite, even sometimes i listen more to Section 80 than TPAB, but still a great album.
how much a dolla cost is one of the most special tracks ever man. it’s not kendrick telling us that story, kendrick is telling that story to his friends and family back home. he’s telling them about his trip to South Africa, and that’s where he met the homeless man the track is about.
It is definitely a great song. It's also essentially a retelling of the parable of the Good Samaritan, but personalized based on what I assume is something Kendrick really experienced.
The Blacker the Berry was uncomfortable for you both, but it was supposed to be. This is needed. I'm glad you guys didn't try to sugar coat it. Respect!
This album has made me cry more times than I care to admit. A message that HAD to be said perfectly, and he blows every expectation away. A whole generation is wiser because of this album.
I agree. A couple songs in particular really touch me. U, How Much A Dollar Cost, Blacker The Berry, and Mortal Man. Wesleys Theory is just an awesome opener. Even more so when you understand that it’s in relation to Wesley Snipes getting jailed for tax evasion several years ago.
As Kendrick was making the album, the original name of the album was “To Pimp A Caterpillar” aka T.U.P.A.C. He changed the name to Butterfly because of the perspective of his younger self dealing with Lucy and Uncle Sam to now growing to a Butterfly and not allowing the industry to pimp him. At the end of Mortal Man, he asks Pac an important question that the world needs to hear the answer from one of the most intelligent voices of his time because Pac died he leaves the question to the listener to answer. This is the greatest album ever, no doubt about it.
No it was never supposed to be called To Pimp a Caterpillar why do people keep repeating this made-up story? Kendrick said that the original title for the album was How Much a Dollar Cost, but he changed it after he wrote the poem. The T.U.P.A.C theory is cringey and false.
25:04 "This is so different from the rest of the album." I'd love to provide a little context as to why that is! Kendrick released "I" as a single half a year prior to the album, but this version was a studio recording of the song which sounded quite different. While this version did great in the mainstream, it was quite polarizing amongst Kendrick's core fans because of the hard left he took in the direction of his music. However, I think many of his fans eventually warmed up to the song, especially after the album version of it was released. The album version of "I" fits incredibly well into the rest of the album while simultaneously acting as a meta-commentary about the song's initial reception. And I gotta hunch that Kendrick had this all planned out from the very beginning. Genius shit.
i genuinely never clocked this. its like he anticipated the shaky response to i and put it back in the album. i still think its his best single he released
@@gwiltl that can literally change the entire reception of a song in some cases too. It may be shit as a single but make so much sense in full context of the album (not referring specifically to "i", just in general)
@@jav2427 1: GKMC 2: TPAB 3: SECTION80 4: UntitledUnmastered 5: DAMN In my opinion, Kendrick is strongest when exploring concepts and strong themes. Damn felt so disjointed in comparison to his other projects but is by no means a weak album. Just the weakest in my perception. GKMC wins by narritive alone and the way it shook my perception of music as a whole. Sonically TPAB is god tier.
you forgot the Black Panther soundtrack. That is basically just as much of a Kendrick album as the others. His influence is all over it. Plus he did produce so...yeah lol
@@turningthetables another classic rap album is "Jay-Z's blueprint 3" , not only is it lyrically rich, like kendrick since Jay z has always set the bar for intelligent lyrics in modern hip hop that rappers like kendrick have tried to follow but there are also literally no skips on the blueprint 3 album... every track is there for a reason, lyrically heavy and it introduced the world to J cole.
This album is the truest sense of the word masterpiece. The level of production value is beyond reason. If you took just the harmonies and instrumentals the album would still be a classic. Then you take Kendrick’s insane delivery, flow changes, dense and complex rhyme structures, topped with the ultimate cherry of incredible story telling. Album is a 100 out of 10 I think dad got confused by “a lot of rappers are making this quality of album”. I think what son meant was there are other genuinely good artists making art in hip hop, not just stripper music. I think this album is absolutely transformative. I don’t think there is a single rapper making music at this level.
Agreed. When he comments on how intellectual the album is and he didn’t expect it. Kendrick really puts you in his world and builds upon it slowly. For someone who would never know what it’s like he lays it down where anyone can feel those emotions.
The band leader for this album, Kamasi Washington, has some great solo records as well. The Epic is a great place to start, and this album is how I started finding modern jazz I really like.
Kamasi did a lot of arrangements and things on this but I'd say Terrace Martin is actually a bigger influence in terms of the jazzy production - he has some great albums too. Another good one to check out is Robert Glasper who did the keys on These Walls
You hit the nail on the head with your guys description of how this album makes you feel. This was the album that really changed the way I enjoyed music as a whole, especially rap. Even to this day when I play it from beginning to end I get an overwhelming feeling, like this is a truly special album. Everytime it gets to the poem at the end I actually choke up sometimes lol. But yeah man, I love these reactions a lot, you and your Dad are so passionate about music and it's great seeing him expand his music taste in real time.
For real man. I actually haven't listened to this album in a minute but I love how a true work of art will always hit you differently as you grow and experience more life. This album is honestly aging like fine wine.
I understand when your dad says it's a spiritual change... If you've watched the film Arrival, the basic concept being : learning a new language usually allows you to perceive the world differently. the same can be said for hip hop. getting to know this music, allows you for a brief moment to empathize with The Culture. It's a beautiful thing that speaks the truth of so many of us. I love it so much and I'm so happy to immerse myself into it. Great Album, I'd love to hear his thoughts on Awaken my love by childish, or even DAMN he'd be so happy to know that Kendrick won a Pulitzer prize from it.
Music breaks so many barriers. I remember listening to paint it black by The Rolling Stones..me a black guy late 20s blasting rolling stones. I never forget my co-worker who was a older white guy maybe in his early 60s, we’ve never spoke to each other before that day. He would give me crazy looks when I played hiphop like wu-tang or Kendrick Lamar, but the day I played paint it black he couldn’t believe I knew about the group. From that day forward we always spoke and discussed our favorite music. Two people from two different worlds coming together because the power of music.
Man, watching thos was electrifying. I still so distinctly remember listening to this album for the first time when it came out, and how blown away I was then and very much still am. The amount of texture and layers in tpab threw me headfirst into the music and hypnotized me, and the lyricism, social commentary, and performance was like an onion that was slowly peeled back with each listen. 6 years later and I still get something new with each play of this album. It was the first real rap album I ever loved, the first jazz album I ever loved, and unequivocally my favorite piece of music, period. What a fucking album man. Really glad to see the excitement, intrigue, depth and surprise of a first listen from this. Makes me feel like its brand new all over again
I have bought both albums recently in the past 1 or 2 years and both of them have impressed me so much and have become probably some of my favorites albums of all time!!! Maybe the fact that just like me both Kanye West and Kendrick Lamar are of the zodiac sign Gemini, has something to do with how much I love these albums ha ha ha
A few album suggestions from me: -good kid maad city. If dad is really hooked on Kendrick then this will definitely work out for him. This is Kdots other masterpiece album. Arguably kdots best song writing/story telling. If Dad was blown away by ‘how much a dollar cost’ then this whole album will amaze him lyrically. Songs like ‘the art of peer pressure’ is a good example of that -Atrocity Exhibition by Danny Brown. I’ve been listening to Danny for a lil while. But after re-listening to this album recently & after not hearing a Danny Brown song in a long time. This album made me realize the hype the underground rap scene has for this work. Quickly became one of my fav new rappers and one of my fav rap albums atm. Also it’s really dark and has a almost post punk esque feel to. it is something that’s completely unique in hip hop. -run the jewels 2 by run the jewels. If dad likes aggressive, no fucks given fuck you energy, protest & the empowerment feel in ‘blacker the berry’ then this album I recommend for sure. Although it sonically sounds different, it carries that same attitude. -Kids see ghost by Cudi & Kanye. Since the son is such a kid cudi fan and the dad seemed impressed by how Kid Cudi was described to him. I would love to see this reaction. Personally it’s my favorite project released by Cudi and it really cements to what I believe is one of the best rapper duos in rap ever. Although it isn’t as personal & doesn’t have as much of that “big brother” feeling Kid Cudis solo work has (especially the man on the moon series) It’s still a really good listen and his most consistent album imo so that’s why it’s my favorite. But the song ‘Reborn’ really feels like a warm hug & that relief feeling you get after a good cry. One of the best Cudi songs imo
I feel like his dad would be more turned into alt rock or hard so in “honor” of the name turning the tables I want to see what the dad can pull out of his collection. Maybe some Black Sabbath, Lynard skynard, Pink Floyd, Frank zappa, etc. Yknow some old stuff
@@mayraag1536 nice, yeah that would be cool to see a switch from the sons music to the dads. They responded to another comment of mine and said they’re going to continue the Radiohead series and do the bends. So in terms of you saying they should do more alt rock, ig there you have it. But that’s more of the sons music
I remember listening to the blacker the berry when i was like 14 when it came out and it just opening me up to a new perspective of my world. It allowed me to further educate myself and start an open discourse with my black friends and how they felt treated by society as well as the black on black killing going on in their own neighborhoods, and the root of those issues as victims of an oppressive government. I was always well educated but kendrick has a way of beautifully contradicting himself in his verses then diving into both ends of that point he’s trying to discuss and somehow drawing his own conclusion while still leaving the listener with meaningful questions to sit on. Thats what really stuck with me and I try to carry that aspect of duality with me throughout my life to this day.
At first I didn't really understand why I liked these videos. But I get it now. I get to experience these amazing albums for the first time again through your father. Keep making these videos I will keep tuning in!
As much as I'm loving the videos so far, I think it's time you guys pick an album by a female artist! And also some LGBTQ+ artist. I hugely recommend Set My Heart on Fire Immediately, by Perfume Genius. And for the female artist, Björk, of course. ;)
Your dad saying he's exhausted is exactly how I felt the first time I heard this album. It's ridiculously dense. An absolute masterpiece. I was fortunate enough to get to see Kendrick perform this at the Kennedy Center in DC with an orchestra doing the music. However amazing that sounds to you... It was better lol. Great reaction. I look forward to watching more of your reaction videos. I hope you take the time to through every Kendrick album, hopefully as close to chronological as you can get now so your dad can appreciate the growth and change in sounds on every album.
TPAB is my favorite rap album of all time. Lyrically and musically flawless, in fact it goes above and beyond anything it has to do to get its message across. So cool to see you guys going through it
Wow, normally I leave a kendrick reaction unfulfilled, but this was awesome. The lyrics don't normally connect the first listen, thats why Kendrick has been my favorite artist since this album. You learn more about his lyrics and musical artistry everytime you listen to it. The replay score for his music is always 10/10 for me. I still figure out new things in his music to this day. His music isnt supposed to be played in a club or bar. It almost reminds me of putting a vinyl on and sitting back and observing the artistry. He makes music that will last forever, not music that is popular for the time being. Also respect to both of you, I can see an amazing bond between you two. The only thing i have to say now is let your dad show you some music. Just how this surprised him, it seems like he knows a bit about music and he can show you something. That concept would be amazing, you two sharing your experiences through each others music. Much respect to both of you, Cheers .
Seeing that this album has two episodes at 40 mins in length, and two Radiohead episodes (different albums) on the side at around 30 mins, truly shows how much there is to unpack with this album.
Still the only album I know that has an actually plot twist. It's truly a master piece, it still keeps blowing my mind to this day. Love your videos guys!!!
Your dad mentioned being hypnotized when listing to How Much A Dollar Cost...I'd like to share a story of the first time I heard this song. Mind you, I'm 46. I was a bit late to the listening party for To Pimp A Butterfly. It was a 2017 morning after a large part of a very busy highway overpass burned and collapsed, here in Atlanta. The culprit for this unimaginable structural destruction was said to be a homeless man by the name of Basil Eleby, for which he was accused of starting a fire that soon ignited the tons of stashed polyethylene pipes that resided under the structure. Those who previously passed by this stretch of highway were very aware of this stash the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) for years. Mr. Eleby eventually would get the arson charges dropped and GDOT was in part deemed responsible for knowingly storing highly flammable materials in that area. On the morning drive into work, I'm giving TPAB a full listen and How Much A Dollar Cost hits my car stereo. I was mesmerized by the parallels of the said event with a homeless man wrongly at the center of the story and this masterfully crafted Kendrick track revolving around his encounter with a homeless man. How Much A Dollar Cost was looped on my playlist for just under 12hrs...straight...from the time I first heard it that AM. Kendrick is a living legend.
"To Pimp a Butterfly" was my favorite album of the last decade. It came out while I was in grad school and in a stressful time. I would listen to this album while writing my thesis. I love the samples, the features, the lyrics, and the overall history of black music throughout this album. I suggest Nas's "Illmatic" if yall ever react to another hip-hop album.
Kendrick said he meant to name the album "To Pimp A Caterpillar" as in 2PAC. That really blew me when I first heard it, the love of Kendrick for Pac is immense and beautiful. That line Pac said in the Mortal Man "We just letting our dead homies tell stories for us" relates to Kendrick spreading the message Pac would've wanted all of us to hear. Loved what you shared in the end Connor and as an only child growing up in India I can relate, music was one of the things that made me go through the day. Growing up on classic rock n roll, old school Hip Hop, indie rock and tons of good music helped in every possible way. Music makes us to be what we are and I'm thankful for that.
There's too many damn albums to want to see done, I've binged on the rest of the videos y'all have done. Blackstar I think would be such an amazing album to react to in this format. So much to unpack, Bowie left with a fucking masterpiece
*10:15* But lets not forget, Dad catches Isley. That's a move that appeases all Dads. When Dad knows Isley, Dad knows life. 21:45 dad catches the concept of the song right after mentioning how kendrick channels the energy of an actor. Momma Said is a Sunday evening, or a post-house party talk with your elder. Hence his vocal change.
This channel is super dope. You guys are very articulate and say a lot about the album without seeming like you’re forcing conversation, which makes these videos so enjoyable to watch. I’d love to see you guys so DAMN. sometime.
i’m not normally one for reaction videos for music, but i’ve really been enjoying all of these. this one especially. the bond that you two share is something i don’t really have anymore, and i don’t know, it’s just really hit me during this video. it makes me really happy seeing this, just watching you guys. it’s also been great to see this deeper side of music (i mean everything from radiohead up to this) having such an impact on Dad. radiohead is what gave me that moment in my life and it changed me forever, in so many ways, my life is mostly music now. and seeing music affect other people in such a meaningful way, seeing them go through a similar experience of getting grabbed so deeply by it, seeing them talk so passionately about it as i do... makes me feel a bit more at home here on earth with all these other humans, you know? P.S. what are the chances of... an Autechre album some day? would love to see Dad react to something out from beyond the depths of bizarreness in music, like Confield by Autechre, or Exai if something long is okay. (if you dont know them, thom yorke is a huge fan and is greatly influenced by them!)
It's great to see your dad appreciate and feel the beauty of this music. He is the perfect vessel to absorb the messages, and he articulates his reactions to the tracks very well.
I remember when this album came out i sat my mom down in my dim lit room in montreal with the lyrics on the screen and we just listened to it front to back, it felt like one of the first times she truly understood how much this music means to people.. she never hated on hip hop or anything but this album just shook her like it did everyone even fans. Truly a special experience this album provided us. We both teared up a few times. Especially at the end as her favourite rapper would be tupac.
To see people go through the emotions I went through when I first listened to this album is so Emotional. This brought tears to my eyes on so many occasions.
I’d really recommend the podcast ‘Dissect’ for your dad to listen to. Since he said he needs time to sit and let it all sink in, this podcast has a very in depth analysis on this album which would really help. it really blew my mind with how much flew over my head as well.
your dad is a good man. I was moved when he said music is changing his perspective by hearing other people's experiences. That's beautiful to hear, especially with this album. Bless
You guys are always so insightful with your interpretations of the music and general music knowledge/appreciation, loving it! I agree with that other comment that it would be cool to flip it for your dad to show you some Leonard Cohen, or even someone else like a Scott Walker (if he’s into his music). A small note - maybe next time you could level your camera angle, even just rotating the image in editing, as well as centering the frame. Besides that, the audio and video quality are on point. Also I’m jealous of your backyard setup there, looks like a great place to chill.
thanks for the advice! I agree this was not one of my best camera jobs. we’re hoping to get better and more experienced with filming/editing as time goes on
I waited until part 2 came out before starting part 1. I haven't ever listened to this album before and you two discussing it makes it one that I have queued up for headphone listening.
Thank you for making this! TPAB is my favorite album of all time and it's a joy getting to watch people discover it and talk about it. I hope all these comments asking you to listen to this and this album next don't stress you out too much, just do what feels right for you.
These videos really allow me to rediscover some of my favorite albums of all time. Seeing someone else discover this music, i can take the perspective and think back to the first times i heard these albums that i’ve now listened to hundreds of times
This is fkn awesome, your discussion on the spirituality of it makes me think like by consuming/partaking in someones art you are essentially absorbing their experiences spiritually and the way you view things changes
Rather than Kanye, I'd say that Andre 3000 was the first to push the envelope with exploration into the modern era of hip hop. Please run through "The Love Below" with your dad.I think he'd LOVE it
this album truly shaped my world and defined the word "racism" into something i could fully understand, growing up in the plains in south africa, i've always been confronted from an early age with the reality of apartheid's impact on the non-white population in south africa, partly coloured and indian, but mostly the black folk, and how segregation shaped the world of that generation of black people, and their perspective on the white folk, and seeing the fear and hatred of the oppressor that breeds through into the younger generations that, like me, had nothing to do with apartheid, but still had to carry the burden of poverty, class division and racial prejudice, it opened my mind completely man, and i got a great overwhelming sensation of like guilt kind of for the white people and their history in south africa, and quite ironically a deep feeling of love and hope and triumph for the future of the black folk in south africa, and in a time when i couldnt figure out why skin colour mattered at all, or why it matters if some of the most beautiful people in my life were black or not, i think TPAB beautifully compiled all the thoughts, feelings and emotions of those who were oppressed against, but also those of the people who see no difference in the colour of skin, and in a way of a true artist, kendrick trimmed and polished this album into a masterpiece
I just wanted to say this has become one of my favorite channels on this platform. Sharing music with someone is a seriously beautiful thing, especially when it’s with your own father. I genuinely look forward to each episode every week and I can’t wait to see more from you guys
One of the best albums I heard in my life, If I'm not wrong it was stated as albumof the decade, and one of the best albums in history, which I'm not afraid to confirm
35:00. Bravo… this insight your father is sharing is the great beauty and most valuable aspect and element of art and creativity. Resonates so deeply and truly is a special take-away from this experience of this particular record. Perspective altering! Eye-opening! Mind-expanding!
I am beyond glad that I found this video, for the sake of remembering that this is one of the greatest albums ever made. Kendrick claims to be a king but should be considered god like. I’ve listened to this album so many times and seen him perform it live, this made me emotional for some reason. Thank you
If you loved this album, I think you'll love CARE FOR ME by, Saba. It employs the same musical techniques in terms of using jazz but differently. Also, like Kendrick Lamar, Saba is a master of using flows as a way to demonstrate specific emotions in the lyrics. Especially with delivery. Also, if you love the beat/groove switches on this one, you'll melt with CARE FOR ME.
Dope video! happy to see your dad understanding real hip hop. and the roots especially where kendricks coming from. dope video! Nipsey Hussle in an other GREAT artist yall should check out, plus his work. The marathon continues!
I recommend “Igor” by tyler the creator next if thats not already on the agenda Edit:Also, if you wanna knock dads socks off, show him the snl version of ‘I’, it’s INSANE
I deeply love it when people dissect and appreciate good music, no matter the genre, like this. I do the same and I wish I had someone to do share the experiencewith like this. You are both lovely to watch and listen to. I'm glad you have such an open-minded and appreciative dad. It's really so awesome. This is one of my favourite Hip hop albums of all time & Kendrick is one of my favourite hip-hop artists of all time as well so this was a real joy. Hope to see you guys react to his upcoming album together as well 😊
This is an album that I wish I could erase from memory so I could experience it again for the first time. This is one of my top 3 albums and through these two videos, I'd almost cried about 15 times because of how beautiful this project is and how open he was to it If either of you would be interested, there's a podcast series called Dissect Podcast where the host breaks down every song of To Pimp A Butterfly so deeply that you might enjoy
You guys have the best reaction channel I’ve seen in awhile; keep up the good stuff. Incidentally, I think a Cosmogramma or Yeezus reaction later down the road would be amazing!
You guys are so awesome. So many dads would be turned off by the cursing and the topics that are typically rapped about in Hiphop. The fact that your dad not only maintains an open mind, but becomes a fan is awesome. I also love that you are bringing your dad into “your world” of music. Hats off. I love this
Your channel is one of my favorites right now. You guys are truly awesome! Also I think your dad will enjoy "Awaken my love" by Childish Gambino and maybe his last project too!
“It’s like flawless in every way ” Dad goes: Yeah! No, it’s... It’s so inspirational watching this awesome reaction video man! What you guys are doing is so good, keep up the good work!
I don’t know if you caught this but if you work with some acronyms this album gets so much deeper. To Pimp A Butterfly or TPAB 2TAB (two instead of to) 2PAC to pimp a caterpillar This album is Kendrick telling 2PAC he helped him find this butterfly, and that’s why at the end 2PAC isn’t able to answer for him, as Kendrick has now escaped his cocoon and is now ready to move onward. This album is my favorite body of art to exist, the depth is never ending it feels, loved the vid!!
I was waiting for this vid. This is not a reaction video, this is bonding right here, a father and son talk about a great piece of art. I hope you can listen and discuss RTJ in the future as well. Keep the good work!
Hey Mr Funny ha ha. I have read that the yams represent wealth & status & power. So I’m listening to the track again now. Lots of decipher on this album :)
I wanna watch you two reacting to albums for the rest of my life. I love the relationship you guys have, and how much passion you both share for music.
I tripped acid to this album a few years ago and couldn't shake the feeling that this album was delivered by some higher power. I went to a place where Kendrick was literally at an anvil crafting this record in a pantheon of gods, he was hammering this ball of energy into what it is today. Not to mention all of the religious allusions through out the album specifically on For Sale? and him saying "I'M GOD" right at the end of "How Much A Dollar Cost". During the climax of that track I saw and felt my skin get flayed from the muscle as I was transported to hell and flames arose, there were legions of tiny souls on the floor clawing their way forward towards a light in the distance. At some point, I remember my computer screen turning on and I had The Huffington Post open for some reason and the page refreshed to show a banner image of a black woman standing strong with her fist high in the middle of the path of marching neo-nazi's in Sweden. The album ended with me in a pitch black room and the only thing I could see was the dancing silhouettes of african dancers, two of them dancing in unison, they were huge, powerful, and majestic. Over the course of this album I laughed hysterically, sobbed, cowered in fear, raged in anger, danced, and everything in between. As a white agnostic man, this experience was the closest I have ever gotten to "God" and I'm not not convinced that Kendrick isn't a demigod. This is our generations Dark Side of the Moon but far more important and deep. It took me on a psychedelic odyssey in the truest sense. I went in somebody and came out as someone entirely different. This album can change minds, inform hearts, and educate people in a way few musical bodies of work will ever do, that's made even more apparent by how significant this music presented itself to your father.. Thanks K-Dot, for everything.
these videos genuinely enrich my life. thanks to the both of you, hope this series continues for as long as possible edit: please have him react to an animal collective album. preferrably feels.
This the type of relationship I dream of having with my son 😀 connecting over music wow, just shows the power of music! About the albums selected, absolutely flawless, all of them!
I remember i was conflicted
misusing your influence
sometimes i did the same
Abusing my power full of resentment
Resentment that turned into a deep depression
Find myself screaming in the hotel room
I’m 46 years old with two grown children of my own. You’ve got one of the coolest fathers alive man. Me and my son dissect albums like this as well. A big part of our relationship that I’m so thankful for. He puts me on to albums, and I put him on to albums. Music is truly the only thing I think can bring everyone together. God bless y’all man. Subbed.
Thank you for the comment Shawn. It truly is a special thing being able to share music with others. A whole different level of special when you’re sharing it with family. Much love man.
very wholesome man, music really is magical
A kids musical influences tell me a lot about him
🖤🙏🏼
@@Snap_Tampa for sure, music tells a lot about people
How Much A Dollar Cost is just an absolutely flooring track. Every time I listen intently I feel the exact same way.
yeah same with Blacker the Berry, i get goosebumps everytime those songs finish. There are just some gut-wrenching lines that hit you like a brick. Its incredible that Kendrick can transport the feeling of anger that black people have and show it to people who have not experienced it in a way noone else can.
Absolutely
It's one of the best written songs to me because of the message behind it.
First kendrick song I ever listened to. Instantly put the album on and that was it
How much a dollar cost, for me, is the single greatest track this century. From a story standpoint, from a message stand point. It's one of those things that everyone should experience.
I love the final poem. It saddens me to think of how many caterpillars are out there that could’ve turned into butterflies had they not faced so many hardships in their upbringing. All the beauty that we’re missing out on
Everybody’s got the potential, regardless of the hardships in life. It takes immense strength in character and courage to face it all and let it shape you into a being who understands it all and can stand above it. In reality it’s easier to run away from, but that’s why it’s so enlightening to hear it from someone who bided their time within the cocoon. It’s possible🙌🏾
Whether you’re 15 and still a caterpillar or 60, we all have the potential to grow and be a better self. We gotta continue to encourage each other to reach the other side, the world is a much better place there. Much love all my caterpillars and butterflies💯❤️
Everyone’s interpretation is fair, but that’s not the point the poem was making.
It’s saying that the hardships are what is consumed to turn a caterpillar into a butterfly. It’s referring to black artists using the trials and tribulations they face as the muse to their art. Broadly (although selectively) American culture acknowledges the beauty in black culture. Jazz fulfills this role in the album. That artistry and inherent beauty is what the butterfly represents.
Some black artists use that to escape, but they are still beholden to their neighborhood, friends, gang, etc. because without that struggle, they never would’ve become a butterfly. They try to give back to the hood, in both knowledge and wealth, but rather than listen to their teachings everyone tries to use (pimp) them.
The similarity between them is in the fact that both the butterfly and the caterpillar use their surroundings to benefit themselves. The butterfly can’t judge because they used to be the same. But now with their added knowledge, the butterfly tries to elevate the caterpillar. And if the caterpillar would listen, it could end the cycle and be free too.
This album is essentially Kendrick struggling with doing more with his art and power beyond making himself more wealthy. If you know Tupac’s story, you know that in his last years, he started focusing on building up communities; he was a prophet dedicating his time and energy towards black empowerment. I think that inspired Kendrick to overcome his surroundings. At this point in his life, he is realizing what Tupac went through and is now struggling with the obligation to do the same. This album is amazing because it tells that story of Kendricks awakening while simultaneously educating people on the things he’s realized along the way, and then ends the album by pointing out that this is also the story of the life and death of Tupac Shakur.
@@cakestepcakestep my original comment isn’t really the point of the poem, like you said, but it is a tragic conclusion that one can derive that is relevant to the poem. That is, the idea that, although struggle is necessary to become a butterfly, some will have too much of it and that will cripple them rather than elevate them. I guess i’m describing a possible worst case scenario that happens to a lot of people because i find it so unfortunate. Some people just have it so bad that they’ll never make anything out of their hardship and just continue to suffer. Point is, the same hardship that can muse a person can also cripple them if it’s in the extreme. To summarize, I suppose i’m focusing on the absolute worst of the situation (those having too much struggle to do anything) while Kendrick’s conclusion focuses on what could be and the positive that can come from it (the hardship being made into something)
I don't really agree, many artists are able to bring out amazing art, because they have been through a lot. To counter your point, I don't think that rich kids will be nearly as creative as people who did not have everything, as the rich kids never had to think for themselves.
(TU) (P)imp (A) (C)aterpiller was the albums alternate title for those u don’t know.
Your pop is a G. As a black man, I cannot express how much I appreciate y’all for this one. Keep em coming! Suggestions: Good Kid maad City, Yeezus, DAMN, Kids See Ghost
I agree. I love To Pimp A Butterfly, but Good Kid Maad City is my favorite. Definitely another great concept album with great story telling and poetry.
It’s all love
stop
@@jnew2162 Same here, i get why people says TPAB is his best album for the production, the higher (or not-so mundane) concepts of the songs... But GKMC is my favourite, even sometimes i listen more to Section 80 than TPAB, but still a great album.
@@Blackalexyellow section 80 definitely has some great songs as well. ADHD is one of my favorites on that album.
how much a dolla cost is one of the most special tracks ever man. it’s not kendrick telling us that story, kendrick is telling that story to his friends and family back home. he’s telling them about his trip to South Africa, and that’s where he met the homeless man the track is about.
It is definitely a great song. It's also essentially a retelling of the parable of the Good Samaritan, but personalized based on what I assume is something Kendrick really experienced.
also samples radiohead’s amnesiac album for the main loop
@@stateportSound_wav Not actually a sample but definitely inspired by it
The Blacker the Berry was uncomfortable for you both, but it was supposed to be. This is needed. I'm glad you guys didn't try to sugar coat it. Respect!
The song is the pain and anguish of the African American story injected into our ears, so great.
🎯🎯🎯
@@MannyDorito it’s just Kendrick talking about how he is a racist just like the British people this country was built off of.
@@adamsoucy8576 what the hell
@@adamsoucy8576 swing and a miss
This album has made me cry more times than I care to admit. A message that HAD to be said perfectly, and he blows every expectation away. A whole generation is wiser because of this album.
I agree. A couple songs in particular really touch me. U, How Much A Dollar Cost, Blacker The Berry, and Mortal Man. Wesleys Theory is just an awesome opener. Even more so when you understand that it’s in relation to Wesley Snipes getting jailed for tax evasion several years ago.
“A whole generation is wiser because of this album” is a wonderful way to describe this album.
YES
As Kendrick was making the album, the original name of the album was “To Pimp A Caterpillar” aka T.U.P.A.C. He changed the name to Butterfly because of the perspective of his younger self dealing with Lucy and Uncle Sam to now growing to a Butterfly and not allowing the industry to pimp him. At the end of Mortal Man, he asks Pac an important question that the world needs to hear the answer from one of the most intelligent voices of his time because Pac died he leaves the question to the listener to answer. This is the greatest album ever, no doubt about it.
To pimp a caterpillar is not T.U.P.A.C. It’s TPAC
@@klinerd6945 yeah it was supposed to be "TU Pimp A Caterpillar"
@@klinerd6945 ...it's not 2PAC either but we know who it is.
No it was never supposed to be called To Pimp a Caterpillar why do people keep repeating this made-up story? Kendrick said that the original title for the album was How Much a Dollar Cost, but he changed it after he wrote the poem. The T.U.P.A.C theory is cringey and false.
@@theburninator888 He said it in a radio interview, everybody knows that look it up
25:04 "This is so different from the rest of the album." I'd love to provide a little context as to why that is!
Kendrick released "I" as a single half a year prior to the album, but this version was a studio recording of the song which sounded quite different. While this version did great in the mainstream, it was quite polarizing amongst Kendrick's core fans because of the hard left he took in the direction of his music. However, I think many of his fans eventually warmed up to the song, especially after the album version of it was released. The album version of "I" fits incredibly well into the rest of the album while simultaneously acting as a meta-commentary about the song's initial reception. And I gotta hunch that Kendrick had this all planned out from the very beginning. Genius shit.
I never knew this
i genuinely never clocked this. its like he anticipated the shaky response to i and put it back in the album. i still think its his best single he released
Also, listening to a song as a single is different from hearing it within the context of the album
@@gwiltl that can literally change the entire reception of a song in some cases too. It may be shit as a single but make so much sense in full context of the album (not referring specifically to "i", just in general)
TPAB -MASTERPIECE
GKMC - MASTERPIECE
DAMN - MASTERPIECE
SECTION 80 -MASTERPIECE
Untitled is pretty great too and overly dedicated is nice
DAMN. And Section 80 are arguable. But both are undeniably great albums as well.
@@jav2427 1: GKMC
2: TPAB
3: SECTION80
4: UntitledUnmastered
5: DAMN
In my opinion, Kendrick is strongest when exploring concepts and strong themes. Damn felt so disjointed in comparison to his other projects but is by no means a weak album. Just the weakest in my perception.
GKMC wins by narritive alone and the way it shook my perception of music as a whole. Sonically TPAB is god tier.
you forgot the Black Panther soundtrack. That is basically just as much of a Kendrick album as the others. His influence is all over it. Plus he did produce so...yeah lol
His 4 part Heart chamber is underrated too
momma such an underrated song. knxwledge is too good, heavenly beat
One of my favorite tracks on the album
One of my favorites of kendrick point blank period. And I just figured out that Knxwledge is the one behind that beat, amazing
i know if i'm generous at heart i don't need recognition, the way im rewarded, well that's gods decision- made me cry the first time i heard it
@@ihopenot4931 Such a powerful verse
Absolutly
your dad 100% loves thundercat. He needs to listen to Drunk.
Cool album but i prefer his newest Album "It is What it is" a reaction would be cool :o hehe :D
It is what it is
I also 100 percent adore Thundercat. Thank yiu for the rec's !!!
aye man appreciate adding chapters to the video bro! 🤍🤝
DUDE i've been listening to your Bones type beats since 2019, did not expect to see you here. Best producer on TH-cam IMO
@@turningthetables yoo no way hahah, shit man thanks bro! I love your videos, really enjoying it
@@turningthetables another classic rap album is "Jay-Z's blueprint 3" , not only is it lyrically rich, like kendrick since Jay z has always set the bar for intelligent lyrics in modern hip hop that rappers like kendrick have tried to follow but there are also literally no skips on the blueprint 3 album... every track is there for a reason, lyrically heavy and it introduced the world to J cole.
As much as your dad rocks, I feel like
you’re also a really great son.
Weekend Lani.. He is a really great son :)
@@kevinfromttt aww this is so cool man
Well good fathers tend to make good sons
@@kevinfromttt this is really cool to see. You two are incredibly lucky to have each other.
@@tailofthefish :)
this is definitely one of my favourite series ever, period
This album is the truest sense of the word masterpiece. The level of production value is beyond reason. If you took just the harmonies and instrumentals the album would still be a classic. Then you take Kendrick’s insane delivery, flow changes, dense and complex rhyme structures, topped with the ultimate cherry of incredible story telling.
Album is a 100 out of 10
I think dad got confused by “a lot of rappers are making this quality of album”. I think what son meant was there are other genuinely good artists making art in hip hop, not just stripper music. I think this album is absolutely transformative. I don’t think there is a single rapper making music at this level.
Agreed. When he comments on how intellectual the album is and he didn’t expect it. Kendrick really puts you in his world and builds upon it slowly. For someone who would never know what it’s like he lays it down where anyone can feel those emotions.
I agree that lyrically there are not many albums as good as tpab, but there are a number of album that match or exceed its musical production alone
The band leader for this album, Kamasi Washington, has some great solo records as well. The Epic is a great place to start, and this album is how I started finding modern jazz I really like.
Kamasi did a lot of arrangements and things on this but I'd say Terrace Martin is actually a bigger influence in terms of the jazzy production - he has some great albums too. Another good one to check out is Robert Glasper who did the keys on These Walls
@@clay_geo And let's not forget that Thundercat is actually on 10 of the songs too ...
WHAT I NEVER KNEW IT WAS KAMASI WASHINGTON YOOO
The Epic is 3 hours tho
@@Asuhhdude also flying lotus if you know who that is on Wesley’s theory
You hit the nail on the head with your guys description of how this album makes you feel. This was the album that really changed the way I enjoyed music as a whole, especially rap. Even to this day when I play it from beginning to end I get an overwhelming feeling, like this is a truly special album. Everytime it gets to the poem at the end I actually choke up sometimes lol. But yeah man, I love these reactions a lot, you and your Dad are so passionate about music and it's great seeing him expand his music taste in real time.
For real man. I actually haven't listened to this album in a minute but I love how a true work of art will always hit you differently as you grow and experience more life. This album is honestly aging like fine wine.
I understand when your dad says it's a spiritual change... If you've watched the film Arrival, the basic concept being : learning a new language usually allows you to perceive the world differently. the same can be said for hip hop. getting to know this music, allows you for a brief moment to empathize with The Culture. It's a beautiful thing that speaks the truth of so many of us. I love it so much and I'm so happy to immerse myself into it. Great Album, I'd love to hear his thoughts on Awaken my love by childish, or even DAMN he'd be so happy to know that Kendrick won a Pulitzer prize from it.
Music breaks so many barriers. I remember listening to paint it black by The Rolling Stones..me a black guy late 20s blasting rolling stones. I never forget my co-worker who was a older white guy maybe in his early 60s, we’ve never spoke to each other before that day. He would give me crazy looks when I played hiphop like wu-tang or Kendrick Lamar, but the day I played paint it black he couldn’t believe I knew about the group. From that day forward we always spoke and discussed our favorite music. Two people from two different worlds coming together because the power of music.
That’s cool asl
Man, watching thos was electrifying. I still so distinctly remember listening to this album for the first time when it came out, and how blown away I was then and very much still am. The amount of texture and layers in tpab threw me headfirst into the music and hypnotized me, and the lyricism, social commentary, and performance was like an onion that was slowly peeled back with each listen. 6 years later and I still get something new with each play of this album. It was the first real rap album I ever loved, the first jazz album I ever loved, and unequivocally my favorite piece of music, period. What a fucking album man. Really glad to see the excitement, intrigue, depth and surprise of a first listen from this. Makes me feel like its brand new all over again
Jazz, funk, blues, hip hop, … thank you black Americans 🙏🏽
It's an honor to partake. Thank you black people.
cant forget soul and r&b
I do think he would enjoy My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy as another hip-hop pick.
Aged well! Hahaha
I have bought both albums recently in the past 1 or 2 years and both of them have impressed me so much and have become probably some of my favorites albums of all time!!! Maybe the fact that just like me both Kanye West and Kendrick Lamar are of the zodiac sign Gemini, has something to do with how much I love these albums ha ha ha
A few album suggestions from me:
-good kid maad city.
If dad is really hooked on Kendrick then this will definitely work out for him. This is Kdots other masterpiece album. Arguably kdots best song writing/story telling. If Dad was blown away by ‘how much a dollar cost’ then this whole album will amaze him lyrically. Songs like ‘the art of peer pressure’ is a good example of that
-Atrocity Exhibition by Danny Brown.
I’ve been listening to Danny for a lil while. But after re-listening to this album recently & after not hearing a Danny Brown song in a long time. This album made me realize the hype the underground rap scene has for this work. Quickly became one of my fav new rappers and one of my fav rap albums atm. Also it’s really dark and has a almost post punk esque feel to. it is something that’s completely unique in hip hop.
-run the jewels 2 by run the jewels. If dad likes aggressive, no fucks given fuck you energy, protest & the empowerment feel in ‘blacker the berry’ then this album I recommend for sure. Although it sonically sounds different, it carries that same attitude.
-Kids see ghost by Cudi & Kanye.
Since the son is such a kid cudi fan and the dad seemed impressed by how Kid Cudi was described to him. I would love to see this reaction. Personally it’s my favorite project released by Cudi and it really cements to what I believe is one of the best rapper duos in rap ever. Although it isn’t as personal & doesn’t have as much of that “big brother” feeling Kid Cudis solo work has (especially the man on the moon series) It’s still a really good listen and his most consistent album imo so that’s why it’s my favorite. But the song ‘Reborn’ really feels like a warm hug & that relief feeling you get after a good cry. One of the best Cudi songs imo
Cool list !
But Danny Brown is not really a new rapper
I feel like his dad would be more turned into alt rock or hard so in “honor” of the name turning the tables I want to see what the dad can pull out of his collection. Maybe some Black Sabbath, Lynard skynard, Pink Floyd, Frank zappa, etc. Yknow some old stuff
Seconding Atrocity Exhibition, my 2nd favourite hip hop record of all time
@@hjkkghjk6988 true ur right more of a 2010s rapper, feels new to me but ya he isn’t new at all
@@mayraag1536 nice, yeah that would be cool to see a switch from the sons music to the dads. They responded to another comment of mine and said they’re going to continue the Radiohead series and do the bends. So in terms of you saying they should do more alt rock, ig there you have it. But that’s more of the sons music
Released nearly 7 years ago & still no Hip Hop artists have topped it. Top 5 Rap Album of All-Time, already a classic.
I remember listening to the blacker the berry when i was like 14 when it came out and it just opening me up to a new perspective of my world. It allowed me to further educate myself and start an open discourse with my black friends and how they felt treated by society as well as the black on black killing going on in their own neighborhoods, and the root of those issues as victims of an oppressive government. I was always well educated but kendrick has a way of beautifully contradicting himself in his verses then diving into both ends of that point he’s trying to discuss and somehow drawing his own conclusion while still leaving the listener with meaningful questions to sit on. Thats what really stuck with me and I try to carry that aspect of duality with me throughout my life to this day.
This how I feel about this album as a whole. The more I listen to this album, the more knowledge I take away from it
The government is not the issue.
@@Hieroph4nt be quiet.
@@BlackEra wdym😬
@@Hieroph4nt ok dude just leave if you're going to spout your foul ignorance
At first I didn't really understand why I liked these videos. But I get it now. I get to experience these amazing albums for the first time again through your father. Keep making these videos I will keep tuning in!
As much as I'm loving the videos so far, I think it's time you guys pick an album by a female artist! And also some LGBTQ+ artist. I hugely recommend Set My Heart on Fire Immediately, by Perfume Genius. And for the female artist, Björk, of course. ;)
The fact this album was supposed to be called "2 Pimp A Caterpillar" (2PAC) is insane as well.
Momma is so overlooked to be honest such an amazing production
Your dad saying he's exhausted is exactly how I felt the first time I heard this album. It's ridiculously dense. An absolute masterpiece. I was fortunate enough to get to see Kendrick perform this at the Kennedy Center in DC with an orchestra doing the music. However amazing that sounds to you... It was better lol.
Great reaction. I look forward to watching more of your reaction videos. I hope you take the time to through every Kendrick album, hopefully as close to chronological as you can get now so your dad can appreciate the growth and change in sounds on every album.
TPAB is my favorite rap album of all time. Lyrically and musically flawless, in fact it goes above and beyond anything it has to do to get its message across. So cool to see you guys going through it
Hearing pops react to any Anderson Paak Album would be dope
Malibu!
Malibu yes!
Exact same one I was thinking…considering Paak plays the drums in all his tracks
What about Nx Worries’ Yes Lawd! Imagine all of dad’s innuendos we’d get… lol.
Ventura is his best album! I’d love for them to listen through that one!
Wow, normally I leave a kendrick reaction unfulfilled, but this was awesome. The lyrics don't normally connect the first listen, thats why Kendrick has been my favorite artist since this album. You learn more about his lyrics and musical artistry everytime you listen to it. The replay score for his music is always 10/10 for me. I still figure out new things in his music to this day. His music isnt supposed to be played in a club or bar. It almost reminds me of putting a vinyl on and sitting back and observing the artistry. He makes music that will last forever, not music that is popular for the time being. Also respect to both of you, I can see an amazing bond between you two. The only thing i have to say now is let your dad show you some music. Just how this surprised him, it seems like he knows a bit about music and he can show you something. That concept would be amazing, you two sharing your experiences through each others music. Much respect to both of you, Cheers .
if this is really his first true foray into the hip-hop-osphere, i’d love to see the fathers reaction to the one and only illmatic by Nas
Second this
Seeing that this album has two episodes at 40 mins in length, and two Radiohead episodes (different albums) on the side at around 30 mins, truly shows how much there is to unpack with this album.
Still the only album I know that has an actually plot twist. It's truly a master piece, it still keeps blowing my mind to this day. Love your videos guys!!!
I know at least one other album but it’s not nearly as good as this one
@@steggyweggy I know a couple too, what's yours?
@@eugenioporgenio263 it’s called Sinema
it’s not a twist
Your dad mentioned being hypnotized when listing to How Much A Dollar Cost...I'd like to share a story of the first time I heard this song. Mind you, I'm 46. I was a bit late to the listening party for To Pimp A Butterfly. It was a 2017 morning after a large part of a very busy highway overpass burned and collapsed, here in Atlanta. The culprit for this unimaginable structural destruction was said to be a homeless man by the name of Basil Eleby, for which he was accused of starting a fire that soon ignited the tons of stashed polyethylene pipes that resided under the structure. Those who previously passed by this stretch of highway were very aware of this stash the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) for years. Mr. Eleby eventually would get the arson charges dropped and GDOT was in part deemed responsible for knowingly storing highly flammable materials in that area. On the morning drive into work, I'm giving TPAB a full listen and How Much A Dollar Cost hits my car stereo. I was mesmerized by the parallels of the said event with a homeless man wrongly at the center of the story and this masterfully crafted Kendrick track revolving around his encounter with a homeless man. How Much A Dollar Cost was looped on my playlist for just under 12hrs...straight...from the time I first heard it that AM. Kendrick is a living legend.
"To Pimp a Butterfly" was my favorite album of the last decade. It came out while I was in grad school and in a stressful time. I would listen to this album while writing my thesis. I love the samples, the features, the lyrics, and the overall history of black music throughout this album.
I suggest Nas's "Illmatic" if yall ever react to another hip-hop album.
Kendrick said he meant to name the album "To Pimp A Caterpillar" as in 2PAC. That really blew me when I first heard it, the love of Kendrick for Pac is immense and beautiful. That line Pac said in the Mortal Man "We just letting our dead homies tell stories for us" relates to Kendrick spreading the message Pac would've wanted all of us to hear. Loved what you shared in the end Connor and as an only child growing up in India I can relate, music was one of the things that made me go through the day. Growing up on classic rock n roll, old school Hip Hop, indie rock and tons of good music helped in every possible way. Music makes us to be what we are and I'm thankful for that.
Also to pimp a butterfly is the literal opposite of to kill a mocking bird, which also fits in the themes of the albums, Kendrick is a genius
There's too many damn albums to want to see done, I've binged on the rest of the videos y'all have done. Blackstar I think would be such an amazing album to react to in this format. So much to unpack, Bowie left with a fucking masterpiece
Just revisited Blackstar. It is A MASTERPIECE like you're saying... amazing record. Would love to see it.
My brain immediately jumped to the Talib Kweli and Mos Def team up but yours is dope as well lol.
*10:15*
But lets not forget, Dad catches Isley. That's a move that appeases all Dads. When Dad knows Isley, Dad knows life.
21:45 dad catches the concept of the song right after mentioning how kendrick channels the energy of an actor. Momma Said is a Sunday evening, or a post-house party talk with your elder. Hence his vocal change.
looking for someone to say this
@@swaynewademvp1 because *real recognize real* ✊🏽
This channel is super dope. You guys are very articulate and say a lot about the album without seeming like you’re forcing conversation, which makes these videos so enjoyable to watch. I’d love to see you guys so DAMN. sometime.
Thank you 🙏 John :)
i’m not normally one for reaction videos for music, but i’ve really been enjoying all of these. this one especially. the bond that you two share is something i don’t really have anymore, and i don’t know, it’s just really hit me during this video. it makes me really happy seeing this, just watching you guys.
it’s also been great to see this deeper side of music (i mean everything from radiohead up to this) having such an impact on Dad. radiohead is what gave me that moment in my life and it changed me forever, in so many ways, my life is mostly music now. and seeing music affect other people in such a meaningful way, seeing them go through a similar experience of getting grabbed so deeply by it, seeing them talk so passionately about it as i do... makes me feel a bit more at home here on earth with all these other humans, you know?
P.S. what are the chances of... an Autechre album some day? would love to see Dad react to something out from beyond the depths of bizarreness in music, like Confield by Autechre, or Exai if something long is okay. (if you dont know them, thom yorke is a huge fan and is greatly influenced by them!)
It's great to see your dad appreciate and feel the beauty of this music. He is the perfect vessel to absorb the messages, and he articulates his reactions to the tracks very well.
I remember when this album came out i sat my mom down in my dim lit room in montreal with the lyrics on the screen and we just listened to it front to back, it felt like one of the first times she truly understood how much this music means to people.. she never hated on hip hop or anything but this album just shook her like it did everyone even fans. Truly a special experience this album provided us. We both teared up a few times. Especially at the end as her favourite rapper would be tupac.
To see people go through the emotions I went through when I first listened to this album is so Emotional. This brought tears to my eyes on so many occasions.
This album is a Masterclass, everyone did their thing and killed it, it's so cool seeing your dad's perspective towards the album.
I’d really recommend the podcast ‘Dissect’ for your dad to listen to. Since he said he needs time to sit and let it all sink in, this podcast has a very in depth analysis on this album which would really help. it really blew my mind with how much flew over my head as well.
great video tho! My favourite so far :)
Thx Chi Chi I’ll definitely be checking it out :)
@@kevinfromttt how do you like it so far? Personally it made me discover layers upon layers to the album I was unaware of
I agree completely, that man's level of attention borders on obsessive. It helped me learn to digest music in a more substantial way.
is it posted on youtube or where can i watch this? would love to
your dad is a good man. I was moved when he said music is changing his perspective by hearing other people's experiences. That's beautiful to hear, especially with this album. Bless
You guys are always so insightful with your interpretations of the music and general music knowledge/appreciation, loving it! I agree with that other comment that it would be cool to flip it for your dad to show you some Leonard Cohen, or even someone else like a Scott Walker (if he’s into his music). A small note - maybe next time you could level your camera angle, even just rotating the image in editing, as well as centering the frame. Besides that, the audio and video quality are on point. Also I’m jealous of your backyard setup there, looks like a great place to chill.
thanks for the advice! I agree this was not one of my best camera jobs. we’re hoping to get better and more experienced with filming/editing as time goes on
@@turningthetables haha awesome. It’s really not a huge deal, just a small thing that pedants such as I notice :) cheers!
@@turningthetables honestly love this set up as well, it’s as natural as your guys’ conversation and flow🙌🏾 appreciate your thoughts on this✌🏾
I waited until part 2 came out before starting part 1. I haven't ever listened to this album before and you two discussing it makes it one that I have queued up for headphone listening.
This is by far the best reaction channel I've seen. For once, it seems really genuine and I absolutely love it!
ur dads the best. and holy shit, this album is incredible .
How much a dollar cost never fails to give me goosebumps
Thank you for making this! TPAB is my favorite album of all time and it's a joy getting to watch people discover it and talk about it. I hope all these comments asking you to listen to this and this album next don't stress you out too much, just do what feels right for you.
Thanks Joonas :)
These videos really allow me to rediscover some of my favorite albums of all time. Seeing someone else discover this music, i can take the perspective and think back to the first times i heard these albums that i’ve now listened to hundreds of times
Do good kid maad city or damn next. Loved this review looking forward to the future
GKMC or the Section.80 album.
This is fkn awesome, your discussion on the spirituality of it makes me think like by consuming/partaking in someones art you are essentially absorbing their experiences spiritually and the way you view things changes
Rather than Kanye, I'd say that Andre 3000 was the first to push the envelope with exploration into the modern era of hip hop. Please run through "The Love Below" with your dad.I think he'd LOVE it
this album truly shaped my world and defined the word "racism" into something i could fully understand, growing up in the plains in south africa, i've always been confronted from an early age with the reality of apartheid's impact on the non-white population in south africa, partly coloured and indian, but mostly the black folk, and how segregation shaped the world of that generation of black people, and their perspective on the white folk, and seeing the fear and hatred of the oppressor that breeds through into the younger generations that, like me, had nothing to do with apartheid, but still had to carry the burden of poverty, class division and racial prejudice, it opened my mind completely man, and i got a great overwhelming sensation of like guilt kind of for the white people and their history in south africa, and quite ironically a deep feeling of love and hope and triumph for the future of the black folk in south africa, and in a time when i couldnt figure out why skin colour mattered at all, or why it matters if some of the most beautiful people in my life were black or not, i think TPAB beautifully compiled all the thoughts, feelings and emotions of those who were oppressed against, but also those of the people who see no difference in the colour of skin, and in a way of a true artist, kendrick trimmed and polished this album into a masterpiece
You both have deep, open souls yourselves. Like father like son, glad it resonates with you.
I just wanted to say this has become one of my favorite channels on this platform. Sharing music with someone is a seriously beautiful thing, especially when it’s with your own father. I genuinely look forward to each episode every week and I can’t wait to see more from you guys
loving this channel, can't wait to see you get bigger
Bro you can really see how much ur dad loves you and really wants to connect and spend time with you. Cheers!
Cannot believe how quickly parts 1 and 2 of this listening session went for me as a viewer. Amazing work guys
One of the best albums I heard in my life, If I'm not wrong it was stated as albumof the decade, and one of the best albums in history, which I'm not afraid to confirm
Kendrick always Empowering people thru his albums. Salute
35:00. Bravo… this insight your father is sharing is the great beauty and most valuable aspect and element of art and creativity. Resonates so deeply and truly is a special take-away from this experience of this particular record. Perspective altering! Eye-opening! Mind-expanding!
Thx IMOK130. This experience is really really something special. I am so glad we are doing these and thank you for watching :)
I am beyond glad that I found this video, for the sake of remembering that this is one of the greatest albums ever made. Kendrick claims to be a king but should be considered god like. I’ve listened to this album so many times and seen him perform it live, this made me emotional for some reason. Thank you
If you loved this album, I think you'll love CARE FOR ME by, Saba. It employs the same musical techniques in terms of using jazz but differently. Also, like Kendrick Lamar, Saba is a master of using flows as a way to demonstrate specific emotions in the lyrics. Especially with delivery. Also, if you love the beat/groove switches on this one, you'll melt with CARE FOR ME.
Also, the album was executive produced by Saba himself and two of his best friends.
Yes sir ! Amazing album, so personnal and emotional. Great piece of music too.
Dope video! happy to see your dad understanding real hip hop. and the roots especially where kendricks coming from. dope video! Nipsey Hussle in an other GREAT artist yall should check out, plus his work. The marathon continues!
I recommend “Igor” by tyler the creator next if thats not already on the agenda
Edit:Also, if you wanna knock dads socks off, show him the snl version of ‘I’, it’s INSANE
untitled 8 on the tonight show as well
I deeply love it when people dissect and appreciate good music, no matter the genre, like this. I do the same and I wish I had someone to do share the experiencewith like this. You are both lovely to watch and listen to. I'm glad you have such an open-minded and appreciative dad. It's really so awesome. This is one of my favourite Hip hop albums of all time & Kendrick is one of my favourite hip-hop artists of all time as well so this was a real joy. Hope to see you guys react to his upcoming album together as well 😊
This is an album that I wish I could erase from memory so I could experience it again for the first time. This is one of my top 3 albums and through these two videos, I'd almost cried about 15 times because of how beautiful this project is and how open he was to it
If either of you would be interested, there's a podcast series called Dissect Podcast where the host breaks down every song of To Pimp A Butterfly so deeply that you might enjoy
You guys have the best reaction channel I’ve seen in awhile; keep up the good stuff. Incidentally, I think a Cosmogramma or Yeezus reaction later down the road would be amazing!
Then You’re Dead!
The whole Album is phenomenal, incredible story telling, Cinematic, incredibly well sequenced. Outstanding album.
You guys are so awesome. So many dads would be turned off by the cursing and the topics that are typically rapped about in Hiphop. The fact that your dad not only maintains an open mind, but becomes a fan is awesome. I also love that you are bringing your dad into “your world” of music. Hats off. I love this
Your channel is one of my favorites right now. You guys are truly awesome! Also I think your dad will enjoy "Awaken my love" by Childish Gambino and maybe his last project too!
This was absolutely Beautiful! This is my favorite K.Dot Album!! So happy your Dad enjoyed the ride!
“It’s like flawless in every way ”
Dad goes: Yeah! No, it’s...
It’s so inspirational watching this awesome reaction video man! What you guys are doing is so good, keep up the good work!
Changes you spiritually. I agree wholeheartedly with that. I was waiting for this video. Such a treat! Much love to Canada.
i love a dad whos invested in his sons thoughts and interests and is willing to learn and exchange ideas.
You have a great father man, and I know you will be the same to your son. Wish my dad was still alive so we can hear all of KDOT's greatness.
I don’t know if you caught this but if you work with some acronyms this album gets so much deeper.
To Pimp A Butterfly or
TPAB
2TAB (two instead of to)
2PAC
to pimp a caterpillar
This album is Kendrick telling 2PAC he helped him find this butterfly, and that’s why at the end 2PAC isn’t able to answer for him, as Kendrick has now escaped his cocoon and is now ready to move onward. This album is my favorite body of art to exist, the depth is never ending it feels, loved the vid!!
0:16 the father-son chemistry gets me every time
This is very wholesome video. You’re very lucky you get to share these albums with your dad. Keep up the good work!
I was waiting for this vid. This is not a reaction video, this is bonding right here, a father and son talk about a great piece of art. I hope you can listen and discuss RTJ in the future as well. Keep the good work!
He never figured out the yams :(
What’s the Yams?
Pops… yams = ASS
Hey Mr Funny ha ha. I have read that the yams represent wealth & status & power. So I’m listening to the track again now. Lots of decipher on this album :)
@@kevinfromttt yams is ass. Trust me for the culture.
@@souloshinobi7307 Thx Shawn !
I wanna watch you two reacting to albums for the rest of my life. I love the relationship you guys have, and how much passion you both share for music.
This was sick, you guys have got to do Madvillainy next.
kudos to pops for being a good sport and for mans for opening up avenues. new sub
I tripped acid to this album a few years ago and couldn't shake the feeling that this album was delivered by some higher power. I went to a place where Kendrick was literally at an anvil crafting this record in a pantheon of gods, he was hammering this ball of energy into what it is today. Not to mention all of the religious allusions through out the album specifically on For Sale? and him saying "I'M GOD" right at the end of "How Much A Dollar Cost". During the climax of that track I saw and felt my skin get flayed from the muscle as I was transported to hell and flames arose, there were legions of tiny souls on the floor clawing their way forward towards a light in the distance. At some point, I remember my computer screen turning on and I had The Huffington Post open for some reason and the page refreshed to show a banner image of a black woman standing strong with her fist high in the middle of the path of marching neo-nazi's in Sweden. The album ended with me in a pitch black room and the only thing I could see was the dancing silhouettes of african dancers, two of them dancing in unison, they were huge, powerful, and majestic. Over the course of this album I laughed hysterically, sobbed, cowered in fear, raged in anger, danced, and everything in between. As a white agnostic man, this experience was the closest I have ever gotten to "God" and I'm not not convinced that Kendrick isn't a demigod. This is our generations Dark Side of the Moon but far more important and deep. It took me on a psychedelic odyssey in the truest sense. I went in somebody and came out as someone entirely different. This album can change minds, inform hearts, and educate people in a way few musical bodies of work will ever do, that's made even more apparent by how significant this music presented itself to your father.. Thanks K-Dot, for everything.
Breh
Yo, careful dude!
That just compliments the quality of the acid you took, not the album...
It’s a great album but you gotta relax lol. It’s not that deep.
@@slimretro2659 LMFAOOOOOOO
just found this channel, 100% in. Love this album!
these videos genuinely enrich my life. thanks to the both of you, hope this series continues for as long as possible
edit: please have him react to an animal collective album. preferrably feels.
Thank you Cameron for watching & the support :)
This the type of relationship I dream of having with my son 😀 connecting over music wow, just shows the power of music! About the albums selected, absolutely flawless, all of them!
I remember when I bought this album, I no lie listened to it for 6 months. The production and flow from Kendrick was so amazing to me
Thank you. Amazing video. I was patiently awaiting part 2.
It was very nice revisiting this album watching you and your dad.
Honestly, this was such a vibe, man. Kendrick is an absolute genius.