ANDRE 3000 IS TOP 5 DEAD OR ALIVE - SIXTEEN - BAR BREAKDOWN

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[@seedymcfly5013]

Can definitely tell Kendrick is highly influenced by him

[@ak.7274]

When I heard Toilet Tisha I realized the exact same thing..Kendrick is definetly a 3 stacks student and an amazing student of the rap game generally

[@boooozeed]

Kendrick is highly influenced by Andre & Eminem more than the other idols of his! you can hear it in his music. even he mentioned it before in an old interview.

[@TheEnigma271]

Saleh Zwai I would add Wayne as well. When kendrick uses his crying flow you can kind of hear the Wayne influence like on Mona Lisa. And Kendrick had a whole mixtape rapping like Wayne over carter 3 beats

[@TmaineyOnDaBeatz]

U can definitely hear it with Andre’s verse on Sorry and Kendrick verse on Stay Ready with Jhene. Sherane is just Kendricks version of a life in the day of Benjamin Andre

[@himeshchauhan9843]

Lupe and Andre are what I see when I look at Kendrick

[@kylenissen9984]

First time actually listening to Andre. I can clearly see why he's in so many top 5 lists

[@newportreds6710]

Listen to Aquemini it’s 🔥🔥🔥

[@gregorypcampbell]

GO LISTEN TO OUTKAST RN!!!

[@TheIncrediblyAverage]

Nah trust Andre is easy top 5 lyrically, and musically OutKast changed the game forever

[@theavatar9191]

Now go listen to his entire discography.

[@sueyyness3642]

First 3 albums are 3 of the best albums in the history of Hip Hop.

[@nealyg3254]

Not bias.... the man is an artistic genius who is skilled lyrically and technically. Love me some Andre 3000

[@rebeccahopkins9522]

He’s my favorite. Over everyone else including Eminem. Elevators is one of the greatest songs ever written in my opinion. He’s just different. His accented, gorgeous southern flow and his unorthodox cadence and switch flow, his incredible, metaphoric and poetic, philosophical lyrics, then he’ll switch to straightforward bars with stellar vocabulary, and alliteration for days which are all just part of what he does in spectacular fashion w/ a skill set that’s second to none. His unique storytelling ability, his eclectic mind and unique perspective, his creativity in mixing jazz and classic r&b sounds with hip hop all while being a multi instrumentalist and composer, makes him the hip hop equivalent of Prince IMO. He’s distinctive, a nonconformist, a true artist. He’s a lyrical and musical genius, which is a word I use exceedingly sparingly. But in the case of Andre, it’s 💯 appropriate and earned. Just love him. LOVE him. Miss Outkast a lot. The genre needs Andre. He’s truly unique, a master of his craft, and one of a kind. Hopefully he’ll return some day. ATLiens FOREVER ❤️

[@xxxnicepersonxx9672]

fire comment so true andre rated as hell yet still underrated in his musical prowess

[@Burst644]

Beautiful explanation 👌🏾 I wish people would appreciate not only andre but outkast as a whole.

[@SpiderJAAM]

I love Andre's delivery, it's amazing how he says all this amazing bars like it's nothing. He sells you that impression than rapping this clever is easy to him.

[@staytus]

Love 3 stacks. This is not only one of andres greatest verses, it’s one of the greatest verses ever recorded. I’ll never tire of this shit. So glad you reacted to this, especially for your viewers who have never heard it.

[@kingkid8013]

Gonna say it louder for everyone in the back.. "WE NEED A NEW OUTKAST ALBUM." Thanks for reading - Huge Outkast fan.

[@dylanv2491]

He said he’s not gonna make another album

[@kingkid8013]

@@dylanv2491 Yeah I figured as much but at least we can hope for more features.

[@perrettentertainmentnetwork]

Sorry for the language but I am so fucking glad that someone has give shine to this legendary verse. We can debate top 5 all we want but this is one of the top verses of all time. The way he use symbolism all the way through the verse and use his literary devices is just so dope. VERY UNDERRATED!!!!

[@aarongardner9530]

Thank you you took the words rite out my mouth🤝🔥

[@OSNLebuna]

Same. Been my favourite verse for years

[@TheMentalUnicorn]

The first rap song I heard was 'Hey Ya!' on some evening TV show in Sweden. I was probably 6-7, and it was so stuck in my head that I knew exactly where I had heard it when I got to 17-18, got into rap, and stumbled over it again. Andre really is an amazing combination of sound and meaning in his raps. Great video as always.

[@AnthonyfromtheD]

i wish Eminem and Andre would do a track already..... i seen a story that they talked about "hieroglyphics" but not about making a song together smfh

[@jeniferreffett8813]

That would be badasssssss!!!!!

[@cjhenry0101]

Not going to happen Em=Pizzagate

[@allbies]

@@cjhenry0101 sad little man

[@samueld5418]

when was the last time andre rapped?

[@jonatanrk]

@@samueld5418 He had two features last year, on Anderson Paak and James Blake songs. His verses are getting rare but they do appear here and there.

[@realmadridpato]

When Eminem was asked who he hopes to get on a feature he said Andre 3000 Hope this will happen one day !!

[@ironmictyson3354]

Yep, that got me praying it will finally happen 1 day! Idc if they both 50+

[@aliraghimi5365]

It will happend

[@theavatar9191]

Cole said the same thing

[@himeshchauhan9843]

I dont see anything but em getting washed

[@deonnelson9780]

​@@himeshchauhan9843 you blind

[@AnthonyfromtheD]

Everybody should have Andre 3000 in their top 10 at least...

[@nishant2784]

Andre, Black Thought, Eminem, Nas, Biggie Smalls, Tupac, Ice Cube, Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar, Immortal Technique. In no order. These are goats to me.

[@astepaya4274]

Nishant Singh Bal no Wayne?? Lol u trippin homie

[@nishant2784]

@@astepaya4274 sorry forgot to mention him. Wayne as well. I kinda wanna add Royce too.

[@jbd2226]

@@nishant2784 kendrick is trash big pun and big l should be in there n busta rhymes is a goon

[@dylanv2491]

jbd2226 Kendrick is trash?

[@miguelgarcia3896]

Just heard this song randomly on Spotify, and it blew my mind. Andre is unique, like what Anderson paak and kendrick would sound like combined into one person.

[@shaundee3034]

How have I just seen your channel? I’m from the UK. The way you break down the bars and actually give them credit is absolutely phenomenal. The best Break-Down-Reaction I’ve seen so far. Genuinely a very smart guy, that understands smart bars. Keep on brother

[@nickdietz4367]

I’ve watched you grow in confidence and enthusiasm with your videos just by watching your intro. You show a true passion for this music breakdown and we, especially me, enjoy your videos and your personality is just awesome. I don’t ever comment on videos but just wanted to throw some love your way cause I know you work hard and I wanna let you know you have a lot of people who appreciate you bro

[@carlinjames9475]

Damn I stumbled upon this bar breakdown and you actually gave me some insight as to why Andre is so great. I always regarded Andre as top 10 based on the media, but you really showed me why. I'll always be open to hearing more Andre 3000 break downs from you. Thanks

[@BLURR33FACE]

Thank you for this breakdown. That was one of the best analysis' of a verse I've ever watched. I loved your passion in this one. You can tell this was something personal you were sharing with us! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@stevie.knight]

Yeah 3 stacks is my guy

[@BLURR33FACE]

@@stevie.knight Yeah, he's definitely on that rap God level. Def top 5.

[@zCryptics]

Can’t even battle the truth of the title. Once again, I’m asking for your support in getting this man to react to Vi Seconds - The Gawd

[@69viper]

+1

[@kirantube89]

+1

[@astepaya4274]

Andre 3000 - Hollywood Divorce ft Lil Wayne and Snoop Doog. 🔥 🔥

[@adrianarjun91]

Damnn you put me on .. that song sooo fireee

[@WillieYams]

One of my fave verses of his. Also love his verse on Da Art of Storytelling Part 4 (well all of them really)

[@Uffda.]

“Flipper didn’t hold his nose” is likely a reference to how a dolphin that had played Flipper in the t.v. show became depressed and according to her trainer, committed suicide in his arms . Seems like commentary on the consequences of capturing and keeping a highly sentient critter. The dolphin did the only thing thing she had a choice over. Since the only way he has to make a difference is to open his mouth and say what he has to say, even if the consequences are severe. Like if he kept his head down and did what he’s told, he could make it by longer. But that’s no kinda life

[@beenz6423]

Just wanted to say knight, it's been an awesome journey to watch you barely catch bars but then turn into one of the best on youtube and to see how much more you appreciate apex level writing, just great to watch.

[@freyjabrigid]

I’m guilty of watching just your Em videos and that’s clearly been my loss. This was a great video and I’m so glad I’ve now been exposed to Andre beyond OutKast. It’s clear how much you respect him and it made this so engaging.

[@jeremyclark501]

Andre takes a few years off then shows up and smashes every feature and remix he is in then just leaves again

[@sonofchrist7256]

Do his verse on come home by anderson paak, Or aquemini🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Both fire asf

[@r.thomas9648]

Or that solo reprise on Frank Ocean's album. But damn that verse on Paak's was dope af too

[@miguelgarcia3896]

That ft on come home is so good. Comes in and destroys the beat

[@ramudon2428]

@MrCactus facts

[@mscaine2291]

When I first heard Come Home all I kept saying is I can hear Andre and this sounds like something Andre would rap on. When he started rapping I actually started crying

[@3mrwright]

3 Stacks is my favorite rapper of all time. His opening verse on Intl Players Anthem is so dope. Or his verse on Black Ice.

[@JoshuaGabaldon]

Good to see you expanding and grinding like crazy. Gonna check out the fitness channel today. Love your breakdowns, keep up the good work.

[@theunintentionalintellect]

Andre 3000's best verse is the last verse of Thought Process on Goodie Mob's Soul Food album!

[@GunnyRaps]

Everybody's top five... His second verse on Elevators still blows my mind. Simple but genius

[@MrIgriggs]

I agree, I love how everybody flips out with over his cadence because I'm one of those people too lol but then I went back to his first verse and realized how deep that thang was and told myself, "I've been sleep all my life..." smh love 3 stacks man

[@dennispugh7368]

Thanks for opening up my eyes my dude, glad ya listened to me on that. His flow is insane and the wordplay is crazy, but also soulful and shit on top of it, I can see why Em calls him one of the goats🔥🔥🔥

[@edthedeveloper2296]

The best poetry breakdown ever seen, this song left me with tears on my eyes

[@MrConstantMalachi]

Stevie, you've been putting out so much content lately, don't know how you keep up the momentum but I hope the loyal support you're building is worth the effort - we appreciate it man, you're getting to have a sweet back catalogue of vids, perfectly diverse.

[@lorik7591]

That was great Stevie! I appreciate your insight and your knowledge of hip hop.

[@snakebite1158]

Thank you for some of the best lyrical breakdowns

[@austinskelton1544]

Andre is my favorite rapper ever and I've heard this song so many times but you pointed out so many things that went over my head. This verse is ridiculous. Thanks for the breakdown man

[@tpadgett2]

That intro is simple, per se, but it's so fucking vivid. He puts you right there walking beside him as teenagers dealing with life. Nobody tells a story like 3k.

[@ryanrex297]

Great breakdown. Glad I found your channel.

[@eliazarperez3585]

Just stopped by to say, subscribed and keep on the grind bro, we can see some dope shit coming out of this channel for a long time.

[@nnzizarene]

This is like the best bar breakdown ever

[@Pajakwiksa]

3:50am in The Netherlands, and you bring a content of my top 1 DOA right now. Obviously I'm going to watch it, thanks man!

[@jaaptendijk7192]

Slaap bestaat ook nog😂

[@ypkl6686]

I love this breakdown stevie and you definetely made me intrigued to look more into andre, keep it up man I love your channel🔥

[@alexanderwatson4165]

Amazing video and breakdown

[@mahdikhaxar3115]

Great video bro, I've been searching for a 3stacks verse where he goes crazy.

[@adrianarjun91]

Bro i cant get enough of ya videos you puttin me on some heatt!

[@heinrichnewat4736]

Hey bro, appreciate you. Normally when I see a vid on here is 25min, I’m like “uh”… that’s long but man… this was in-depth, eye-opening and reflective. I’m a product of the hood (Cape Flats, Hood in Cape Town, South Africa) and this breakdown and lyrics slowed me to reflect on the environment I came from to me relative ascendency to where I am now in life. But more how can we as those who rose out of that environment can guide those that’s coming after us. I agree with you “don’t settle for what ain’t yours”… that is a layered line/bar. Sheet… André is one of thee lyricists but also how to translate it on a track and cause us to relate and understand. Keep it up bro…”I have so much to say” after listening to this. Peace and blessings brother 👊🏾

[@jon_because]

Curious what u think of bone thugs. And would love to see some reactions to them. Even if you’ve heard tracks before we watch for ur perception.

[@nadiagardencounty9371]

Shit, this reaction gave me goosebumps. It's so timely and deep. You were the professor today! 🙌🏽

[@Bandersnatch0987]

Love Outkast! Andre 3000 is amazing. Aquemini album was on repeat in my 20s. Just started listening to Yelawolf this year and you can easily see how they paved the way for him on some tracks.

[@TheDudeDownDaStreet]

Thank you for showing me this song.

[@omaralz5163]

Stevie can you do a video of your top 10 rappers of all time?

[@sedin00]

Stevie you became my favorite reactor in no time at all. You're a real G. Keep teaching these kids about real rap.

[@joelramirez9660]

Your keen to deciphering metaphors, similes and substance it's heavily impressive man. Please keep up the good work!

[@andreabertazzoli7695]

Man, I'm italian and your videos help me so much in better understanding these masterpieces. It may be the language or the different culture but a lot of bars always go over my head.

[@Skillshoots]

Thanks for the dope track, never heard this before!

[@dkn8463]

Andre Ben has always been in my top 5. Ever since southernplayalistic

[@The-252]

3000 kilt this I listen to this atleast once a week

[@donnymccann9620]

VERY NICE BREAKDOWN STEVIE

[@scape_test]

So glad you got to this

[@sews1523]

It's great you posted this

[@krisbegay8572]

I appreciate you brother. Much respect from Winslow AZ.

[@jeniferreffett8813]

Stevie not to blow ya page up but can you put your link for for Fit channel in description.. tried to find it. But couldnt. :)

[@dax2480]

My top 5: 1)Em 2)Black Thought 3)Royce 4)J Cole 5)LL Cool J

[@thisisisabella3634]

@Christopher Smith That's a respectable list. Nobody has a perfect top 5. Not even you.

[@EFNRND]

Em, Nas, B.I.G., kool g, big L

[@nekronbeast3981]

@@EFNRND wow that's mine also bro

[@mstefanidis1841]

Only Black thought Should be on the list. Everyone else isnt even top 20

[@etotheipi42]

A respectable top 5 for sure. Personally mine is Krs One, Eminem, 2Pac, Biggie then a tie between Jay Z and Talib Kweli.

[@kingklassic3522]

Andre probably top 3 actual lyricist. The way he paints a picture and it sounds like he talkin to you wisdom... He can rap wit whoever. Hes crazy

[@burnout1256]

I started watching reaction channels for entertainment but you stand out to me because it feels like I’m in a class session when watching your videos, you’re wise and like looking at the deeper meaning when others just judge the face value entertainment factor. Thank you for that, much respect

[@TheWoody25]

Stevie Knight! Been here since your first NF reaction. Andre is insane. Im born and raised in South Carolina. Southernplayalistic dropped when i was 12. Hes definitely in my top 5. Keep grinding man. Much love.

[@jeffdickerson19861]

I need way more of this type of content

[@Xcentr1cK]

Thanks :) Absolutely want more of him... dont always understand his metaphors... thanks again!

[@honduras20]

Been waiting on this! 3K is a monster. This was one of the first verses I heard of him and this sole verse flipped me on my head about Em being GOAT (Em still is to me). There's just so much in this track

[@trex7314]

hell ya i just asked for this good man !

[@tfelder4944]

Mannnnnnnn thank you.. I been waiting on a 3000 Reaction

[@snellrock33]

Hell his 16 on throw them day's remix was tough

[@Kablizzy]

3 stacks is probably in my personal top 5 but not my objective top 5, mostly because of his lack of material

[@digg_7]

But Outkast put out possibly the greatest run of albums in hip hop history..

[@Iwilldoyes]

Your personal taste matters.. LOL

[@theavatar9191]

Personal top 5's are way more interesting than an "objective" one

[@dylanv2491]

Who would you put in an objective top 5?

[@knalg]

Thank you for this.

[@boddaboom77]

Now that I know you get down with Andre3000 like that (I do too) I'd love to see you break down his verses on Aquemeni and Synthesizer from the Aquemeni album. I'll never forget the day I bought that CD and sat in my bedroom and listened to the whole thing front to back in pure amazement.

[@chrishouterman4772]

Andre 3000’s swag is on another level too.

[@wes3136]

More Andre 3000 anytime! How about a week?

[@derrickzorns6506]

OutKast week

[@carljohnson2337]

Man, great reaction and explains I love it.

[@asellape9270]

This was the first time I heard 3Stacks. This track influenced my writing in a huge way. OutKast as a whole for sure, but this was my intro to that whole side of rap.

[@wilsontennantjr]

i love some old Outkast ! that suthern playalistic caddy music!

[@whoisbigsexy]

I didn't see anyone mentioning the line Hell is 3000 degrees colder also meaning that Hell has frozen over cause 3 Stacks wasn't supposed to make it! Also, on a side note, it is pretty cool to watch you breakdown a song that you feel so passionately about!

[@OluchISparkle10]

One of my favorite verses of all time. It’s so damn underrated

[@TheEzeup]

Dope content

[@michaelburton1970]

Would love to see you break more of Andre down. Dope song

[@brianhaywood5521]

I only have the Aquemeni album (easily one of the top 5 albums of all time to me) as well as Speakerbox/The Love Below album. He's in my top 5, and I'm sure he has a lot more material I haven't heard. You could do a series on him as far as I'm concerned.

[@innosanto]

Great that you did a fitness channel! Tou seem to know alot from the results you have for both workouts and nutrition! Great.

[@ManuelMorales-ix6ku]

This is a hell of a breakdown ma G....3 stacks needs to be recognized more he is severely underated.. great work

[@andrewgriffith1316]

Hey bro what headphones you using in this video

[@andrewgriffith1316]

Does anyone know what headphones thise are

[@raymondhenick4406]

3 stacks is a killer when artists feature him. He takes them over. Beast mode. Top 5 no doubt

[@MrConstantMalachi]

Killer breakdown, drew out the world within the words

[@MrConstantMalachi]

And definitely up for some more Andre - preach!

[@matthewoldfield3042]

Fuck yeah do more Andre. Great vid man

[@johndomingo7937]

Great reaction bro. Your the only reactor that catches 90 % of the bars correctly. I would appreciate it if you could react to drag on chokem freestyle. Thanks

[@astepaya4274]

React to Lil Wayne - Street Chains. Bro I’m telling you Wayne snapped.

[@dirtyface-capone7622]

I used to have this on my tracklist, but I only listened to it with my ears.Never put much thought into it.Won't front, I always wrote 3 Stacks off as an "Artsy Fartsy" cat.This is my first time actually listening to one of his verses broke down like this.My mind is blown.The level of thought put into this verse is just indescribable.Cotdamn! He's top 5 just off this verse alone.

[@bbwolf326]

This isn't just my favorite Andre verse, this is in the conversation for the best hip hop verse of all time. real talk.

[@NevilleHayfield]

U getting dope at this BDB / Break down Bars Bro 🙏💯💪👊🔥. Been following u from the start. André 3000 always been Wicked 😎

[@TmaineyOnDaBeatz]

Yooo can you do his verse on Sorry or Solo (reprise) next, those are some of my favorite Andre verses

[@mohammedalbar1675]

We need more 3 stacks reactions, ima keep it a buck, that man one a da goats period

[@saladmonster927]

React to Freestyle at the Cyper - Mos Def, Black Thought and Eminem

[@murphlee2222]

Walk it out remix with Andre was what made me realize Andre is on a whole different game then the rest of most everyone out there

[@manixx83]

Outkast Jazzy Belle. You should do that break down. One of the dopest tracks.

[@raypenny932]

Bro you need to do a full Atliens album breakdown.....in my humble opinion, the best Outkast album, both Andre 3000 and Big Boi go hard on that whole album.

[@UncleRandy73]

There’s a tweet from Em a few months ago that linked to a helluva conversation about Hiphop between Rick Rubin and Andre. He talks about everything you should check it out sometime.