good kid m.a.a.d city vs. RED (a Kendrick Lamar & Taylor Swift jam session)

#TaylorSwift #Red
This is a video jamming two albums that came out on October 22, 2012. Taylor Swift - Red & Kendrick Lamar - GKMC. Enjoy a clash of two worlds.
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[@AnthonyAikenJr]

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[@mariaespejo2851]

This was actually an amazing idea Anthony! I love both artists and this might make someone love them both too 😊

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Hey Maria, what’s up. & it’s awesome to see people enjoying both

[@tiahenry4565]

Hey little dropped their new music video for sweet melody can u pls react to it btw much love from Trinidad 🇹🇹

[@Eric_The_Eccentric]

@@AnthonyAikenJr Anthony, you do realize what you're doing, right? Hmm? 🤨 Giving us A triple threat like that! Your commentary with your signature freestyle rap + Kendrick + Taylor Seriously though, I'm loving it so much! Please do more!

[@the350swifties]

I will help but you need to do a revisit with #AllTooWell and #Red was nominated for a Album of the Year but some group call Random something and she thought ahe might get it but didn't and that sir is how we got #1989

[@helogama9167]

red album is basically “he’s giving me so many red flags but red is my favorite color so let’s go”

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

This is actually a great description 😂 Red Flags, Red Lipstick and Red aesthetic

[@kenzieaureliussubrata6113]

lmao whats the worse that can happen *Flashback to all too well*

[@psycho_logical8652]

OMG This description is everything 😂

[@brookemckinley5709]

Haha never thought about it like that! Love that!

[@sadiqhussain9202]

GKMC isn't just a bunch of songs, that album is a whole movie. I hope Kendrick drops something by the end of this year.

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Agreed!! So cinematic!! & I hope so 🤞🏾... its been a long wait

[@kristinkirtz8472]

Fun fact. Taylor is actually named after James Taylor.

[@777jamiejames]

I'm late to this video but I love the idea. I can see why taylor loves him so much, they definitely have writing skills in common. Great video

[@annika4087]

the way u talk about kendrick is so adorable it’s kind of like a little kid talking about something they are really excited about . in a good way

[@neensbal13]

Liking this video for the little rap part during the last time!

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Thank you 😎

[@tugastugaas2624]

Oh god i forgot how much I actually love this album edit: OMG YOU GOT THE CARDIGAN

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

YES! Cardigan video coming soon

[@caitlinmariereacts]

only about 8 minutes in but i love the style of this video, such a unique and fun idea! 10/10 editing skills too

[@caitlinmariereacts]

7:18 got meee tho, relatable content 😂

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

What? Thank you! You’re amazing!! Y’all, her channel is incredible. Check out her ranking Taylor videos on the wall. 😎 kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5Kkp56br91_a9k

[@15TaTyJoVeL]

ohhh fan of both 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@Kapereira]

Caitlin!!! ❤️

[@scrapinmomma]

He's very underrated so we gotta help push him out there! Love love love his taylor swift stuff

[@PriorP92]

The Taylor/Kendrick world is really intertwined if you get down to it; you go back to their friendship, mutual respect, collab, how they progressed their genres, and now this.

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Very well said!! The mutual respect has always been there. Even going back to when she was dancing to his VMA performance

[@stodani]

but... mutual respect? i can't see that

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

@@stodani how so? not saying you’re wrong. I’m curious

[@stodani]

@@AnthonyAikenJr ooooh nono, im sorry. i thought by Kendrick it meant Kanye.(like Kendrick was his whole name or something like that) sorry 😅

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

@@stodani haha yea, that’s a huge difference. Only meant that about Kendrick Lamar

[@JoshuaWSiegel]

"We're happy, free, confused, and lonely at the same time. It's miserable and magical oh yeah." -perfectly describes listening to Taylor Swift's music.

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Love this description

[@jasminehiggins5523]

my favourite people are the ones who aren't snobby about music genres and can have respect for talent even when it's not usually their thing, big respect to you i adore these videos

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Thank you Jasmine!! I’m glad you’re open minded when it comes to music to. It really offers you insights on so many different cultures and livelihoods. It’s beautiful

[@zaramarie2175]

am i the only one who remembers kendrick being on a taylor song?

[@anesammardjia6866]

No, they're even fan of each other

[@user-kg4fx4tt3t]

Yes he was in bad blood from 1989

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

“Cause baby now we got Bad Blood Hey! I can't take it back, look where I'm at”

[@aymen619619619]

You don’t know rap lol

[@user-kg4fx4tt3t]

@@AnthonyAikenJr 🤩🤩

[@impish_snake3526]

To me, “Red” is a sunny fall day, walking down a small town street in your scarf, and “folklore” is curling up inside with a book on a rainy autumn evening.

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

This is actually the PERFECT description

[@dc9067]

Folklore is being in the woods in winter for me ❄

[@Slashsarah]

For me, Folklore goes back and forth between winter and autumn

[@impish_snake3526]

@@Slashsarah I can see a December/November vibe.

[@maritahass171]

It's so cool to hear you talk about lyrics!! both taylor and kendrick

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Thank you Marita!! I glad you enjoyed it 😎❤️

[@karenwetzel2097]

“stop mansplaining” dude i’d totally trust anthony with my drink

[@ahmaddiab9480]

"Holy ground" is a grower! Especially when u listen to it acoustic. I really recommend u check out the live lounge performance of holy ground

[@Riya-nj2wc]

YES.

[@tugastugaas2624]

AGREE

[@dc9067]

It was my least favorite at first but it grew on me

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Will do!! I’ll give it another chance!!!

[@marisafeng6534]

@@AnthonyAikenJr kzbin.info/www/bejne/naG3Z4iXaKt8ppo Duuuuuuuuuuuuuude this changes the game completely!

[@renatafonseca5895]

State of grace 1:17 Red 5:03 Treacherous 7:11 IKYWT 10:09 All too well 13:13 22 16:43 I almost do 18:15 WANEGBT 19:12 Stay stay stay 22:05 The last time 22:24 Holy ground 25:21 Sad beautiful tragic 26:23 The lucky one 27:43 Everything has changed 28:47 Starlight 29:29 Begin again 33:45

[@midnightslegendas13]

lenda

[@smritihoro3630]

Thank you

[@RB-uh1ss]

Love Red ❤️💋👠🎒🌹🩸❤️‍🔥❣️

[@aaravsingh37]

Yup. The last time is the younger version of exile. That’s how I felt when I heard exile for the first time.

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

I knew I was on to something!! Exile video is rumored to be coming out btw 👀

[@aaravsingh37]

I mean I hope so. But Taylor has a history of not releasing the songs people want her to. Like I did something bad. Getaway car. Cruel summer. These are just a few songs that we were dying for her to make a single. But she didn't. So I'd be very very happy if she releases exile video and makes it an official single.

[@eliselapointe7013]

@@aaravsingh37 Cruel Summer was originally going to be a big thing this summer is what I've been hearing with Lover Fest, but then it didn't because Corona

[@aaravsingh37]

@@eliselapointe7013 oh shit man. Corona fucked it all up. Can you imagine if there’s a music video that actually exists for that song but that just never saw the light of the day. Ugh.

[@bayleebaxter9475]

State Of Grace acoustic hits different I swear

[@scrapinmomma]

I agree!

[@the350swifties]

I don't think I-ve ever heard the acoustic version

[@bayleebaxter9475]

@@the350swifties life changing!

[@claraschampagneproblems]

@@the350swifties it’s on the deluxe album

[@stillfangirlingtoday1468]

It's funny because the vibe of the albums are completely different. Everytime I listen to Taylor, I feel like teenager in love (or heartbroken) and to be fair I wish that's all there was to life, you know. But then Kendrick's album talks about a few heavy subjects that should become mainstream otherwise your country will never be for all people as it claims. I like it, although next to each other, they don't really mix.

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

I’m glad you’re open to hearing both and I love the feeling of love songs too so I agree 100%

[@sunrise477]

Listen to LOVER and FOLKLORE.

[@stillfangirlingtoday1468]

@@sunrise477 Already did. I was talking about RED.

[@lovemeforme101]

@@AnthonyAikenJr im so happy that i had this exemple of someone who listen to hiphop, rap and are under a culture so different than me and taylor (yes, cuz im just a white girl with my heartbreak) but still open to listen to music and see the world with a different perspective, and so i am!! yes, they are different, different topics and ways of experience life in society, problems and difficults, and it still worth to hear both.

[@chelseacarhart9568]

fun fact: taylor was actually named after james taylor. and when she won the Grammy best pop vocal album for 1989 her producer called her on the phone while he was on stage and all she wanted to know was if james taylor was there so she could tell him she loved him.

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

That’s amazing. I have never listened to James Taylor. What kinda music does he make?

[@chelseacarhart9568]

@@AnthonyAikenJr country I’m pretty sure, her parents were obviously big fans

[@madelinewise8692]

@@AnthonyAikenJr Great music...start with You've Got A Friend about his friend who committed suicide. He is one of the best singer/songwriters of this century.

[@glamorsnoopy]

james taylor is more folk rock! he's amazing

[@pencilxthoughts]

i really like your reactions to taylor because you're one the few who truly appreciate, analyse, and dissect her lyrics, themes, story, and symbolism. i cant wait for you to react to speak now, should you decide to do that. i came for the taylor content, im leaving doubly curious of kendrick's full discography. i also appreciate you pointing out taylor and kendrick's similarities-- it makes their relationship, artistry, and mutual respect make sense.

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Yes!! Thank you for the kind words. & I can’t lie, at first, I thought this idea would be chaotic but when I finished editing, I realize that these two artist have that mutual respect for a reason... They are to me the best lyricist of our generation and it’s so interesting to hear two completely different forms of it in one.

[@pencilxthoughts]

@@AnthonyAikenJr absolutely! i really hope they collaborate again, and this time REALLY collaborate, from song writing to production and then mv. it would be stellar, something none of us would be prepared for.

[@francesca-selfproclaimed-bleep]

@@pencilxthoughts Imagine the shookness of a Kendrick Lamar & Taylor Swift rap/R&B style duet.

[@pencilxthoughts]

@@francesca-selfproclaimed-bleep imagine the lyrics! suddenly, we'll all be English Majors 😂

[@francesca-selfproclaimed-bleep]

@@pencilxthoughts Taylor's first song to chart on hip-hop/rap and hitting #1 to end K*nye once and for all. omg

[@ayanabhatt3743]

I absolutely love the way you get excited over the songwriting because it sounds just like me 😂

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

yes!!! & two of the best in the business

[@vanessa1052]

HEY ANTHONY, Taylor used to leave hidden messages in the booklist of her songs. Here are the liner notes of RED: 1. State Of Grace: I love you doesn't count after goodbye 2. Red: SAG 3. Treacherous: Won't stop till it's over 4. I Knew You Were Trouble: When you saw me dancing 5. All Too Well: Maple latte 6. 22: Ashley Dianna Claire Selena 7. I Almost Do: Wrote this instead of calling 8. We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together: When I stopped caring what you thought 9. Stay Stay Stay: Daydreaming about real love 10. The Last Time (featuring Gary Lightbody of Snow Patrol): LA on your break 11. Holy Ground: When you came to the show in SD 12. Sad Beautiful Tragic: While you were on a train 13. The Lucky One: Wouldn't you like to know? 14. Everything Has Changed (featuring Ed Sheeran): Hyannis Port 15. Starlight: For Ethel 16. Begin Again: I wear heels now

[@Amy-jh6br]

She was SNUBBED AT THE GRAMMYS!!! I’ll never forget the RRRRRR...andom access Something.

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Honestly was just as mad as you!! Taylor should’ve won a Grammy and Kendrick also LOST to Macklemore which still makes me mad.

[@GreatestAlive29]

@@AnthonyAikenJr Reds still one of my favourite albums but GKMC should've won album of the year, and it shouldn't have even been a competition for rap album of the year. Hopefully folklore wins for 2020 and then Kendricks 2021 album wins next year

[@Thankfulsoul99]

the real snub was reputation not even being nominated like thats just disrespectful

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

I agree!! I also wanted Kendrick to win for To Pimp A Butterfly.

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

@@ok-uq2ky I think 1989 is amazing ❤️. Just the culture significance of Kendrick’s “To Pimp A Butterfly” was (and still is) very important discussing Race, Black Economics, Police Brutality... etc. It’s rare to see Hip Hop albums win that award so it would’ve been nice to see. The album is also Top 20 on Rolling Stones’ Greatest Albums of All Time (all genres included) The definition of “deserving” gets blurred when the Grammys exercise bias against Hip Hop artists

[@CarlyyHP]

GENIUS. I cannot emphasize how amazing these videos are but this one is on another level. good kid maad city is the first Kendrick album I ever listened to and I just love how this was able to work and I feel like I appreciated the album even more after watching this. Idk if they give out awards for best KZbin videos but here’s a virtual one 🏆 I sound like a broken record but THE EDITING!!!!! Ok I’ll shut up now. Thank you for all your videos

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Thank you Carolina ❤️!! I was kinda nervous putting this out too but I’m so happy everyone loves it. Also, I appreciate your comments. You keep me motivated and I hope you’re doing well as always.

[@CarlyyHP]

@@AnthonyAikenJr trust your creativity, you are doing always going the most amazing and unique videos. Hope you’re doing well too 😊

[@maja7943]

you HAVE to watch her documentary :))

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Which one! Miss Amerciana? I’m doing that soon

[@maja7943]

@@AnthonyAikenJr yesss, i'm excited!! but also for the golden music video ;)

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Oh wowww is there a date yet? 👀 I just seen the photos on twitter.

[@maja7943]

@@AnthonyAikenJr unfortunately not yet, but i need a date so baaad. i have to get some sleep but i don’t want to miss it if it drops out of nowhere :((

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

I feel like he would give a two day notice. Apparently it’s coming out Monday! (People are saying that because the VisitEdoda page sent a watermelon emoji 5 days before the Watermelon sugar video 👀)

[@nataliatc1]

i honestly didn't know Everything has changed was country. Seriously. I just see it as a very Sheeran-Swift song

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

It might not be actually... I’m bad with naming genres lol

[@chokedonthedust]

Red is a country album and that baffles me to this day

[@DaalMakhani]

It's the kind of content that is so positive, it blows my mind. Like it literally just shows that you can clearly love one type of music (and not hate on other artists to look cool). I love Anthony Aiken Jr. for this serving us this content.

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Thank you! Your comment is literally everything i intended this video to be. I love you back!! Hope you’re well

[@DaalMakhani]

@@AnthonyAikenJr 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@neensbal13]

I always click for Taylor Swift but I live for THESE EDITS!!

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

I appreciate you!! & P.S. you might like some other videos too. The last video I did talks about Taylor Swift (she’s not in the title though) so you never know

[@plantyrae]

every video of yours just further confirms that you are truly my favorite reacting channel. keep at it! ok ok ill go back to watching now...

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Thank you Kristin!! 😃 Y’all got me smiling haha. I hope you enjoy the rest

[@ariel3141]

Lamar's lyric "if a flower bloomed in a dark room" reminds me of Taylor's "A red rose grew up out of ice frozen ground" in The Lakes. Thank you for introducing me to Kendrick :)

[@caramaloney8044]

What they both have in common is such excellent story telling!! To me genre doesn’t even matter if you can paint a picture. Would love to see you go down the rabbit hole that is Hamilton, I think you’d love it

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

I really wanted to see Hamilton live... is it still streaming 👀

[@caramaloney8044]

@@AnthonyAikenJr its still on Disney+! Its like you're there in the theater

[@hannahwalsh5156]

I've never really listened to Kendrick so... here we go ig :)

[@mariaespejo2851]

I listened to him because of Taylor and he's great!

[@lindseysquire8417]

Same, but I trust Anthony to recommend great music

[@AGrrrlsTwoSoundCents]

To Pimp A Butterfly is essential!

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

I hope you enjoyed it... thanks for giving it a try

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Thanks Lindsey

[@incubaby876]

That Michelle Obama gif during Trouble was perfection.

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Thank you!! 😂 I’m very proud of that edit

[@MaayaD1]

This is my favourite video of yours so far! Juxtaposing these 2 particular albums isn't something you would otherwise see on reviews and I love that. I like hearing you compare music from your more 'traditional' music tastes (rap/hip hop) with your newer interests (pop music).

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Thanks!! I’m glad you enjoyed it! I’ll try to blend these genres/cultures more often

[@Evelyn208]

When you click for the All Too Well (which he already knew) and The Moment I Knew (which he didn't listen to). Feelsbad

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

I’m sorry 😔 I’ll listen to The Moment I Knew soon 🤞🏾

[@Evelyn208]

@@AnthonyAikenJr I look forward to your reaction. It's one of her best!

[@agshhdvahahhdhsxvshxv8719]

@@AnthonyAikenJr the moment I knew is in my top 5 songs of all time. It’s an amazing song but it’s SUPER sad! it’s about when Jake g didn’t show up to her 21st birthday party

[@vanessa1052]

I love the order of the songs in Red. Like, it literally tells the whole story from top to bottom about her and Jake G

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

I agree!! The way she sequences her albums are dope and the last songs are always so pleasant

[@FellDownTheCornHole]

A lot of the songs I’m pretty sure are also about Diana like stay3x

[@ayanabhatt3743]

Just for reference there are two main relationships in this album so We are never getting back together and Stay Stay Stay are about different people.

[@mariaespejo2851]

Stay, Stay, Stay is actually fictional. Kinda like Fearless

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

I did not know that lol. I thought she took the old dude back. I’m glad though!!

[@ayanabhatt3743]

@@mariaespejo2851 omg your so right why did I totally forget that. I was thinking about Connor for some reason

[@jennaxx2631]

@@ayanabhatt3743 I think Begin Again is in reference to Connor.

[@drew1944]

Can you believe that the original version of all too well is 24 minutes long?

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

24 minutes long? 👀 Is it out

[@drew1944]

@@AnthonyAikenJr nope, Liz Rose taylor's co-writer only reveal that on an interview

[@Miklio12]

24 minutes? I thought it was 10 minutes

[@kevinsmith-mp3rc]

@@Miklio12 original is 24m

[@ambermadison9411]

Love the content idea, knowing your love for Kendrick and now discovering Taylor’s discography, it’s so genuine!!

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Hey Amber, thank you for checking in!! It’s been fun. I think the best part of it all is knowing how much respect Taylor has for Kendrick and Kendrick has for Taylor. It makes me feel stupid for not listening to both all this time

[@anesammardjia6866]

We should get taylor Swift ft. Anthony Aiken Jr!

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

I would love this ❤️... I need to somehow it get TaylorNation to notice me one day

[@jelenajaksic8609]

Wow! I'm a swiftie but I love love love Kendrick. He has been my fav rapper (& male artist) for a long time. I love how you tied red with good kid maad city - two classics! Great video, keep it up!

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

You have amazing taste!! Thanks for the kind words and please share if you can. Also, you ready for a new Kendrick album?

[@jelenajaksic8609]

@@AnthonyAikenJr Omg yes, I can't wait for it! I hope he will release soon. We both know Kendrick can't make a bad song :)

[@destinykendall7999]

Please make your Tay Tay prom playlist public on Spotify when it’s finished! You should listen to Speak Now and Fearless first though there’s definitely songs that could be added from them

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Yes!! I got you destiny!! & what songs should I look out for 👀

[@destinykendall7999]

From Speak Now Enchanted 1000% and Sparks Fly maybe. From Fearless Love Story for sure

[@kevinwallaston4462]

Watch her BBC live lounge acoustic performance of "Holy Ground", I guarantee you'll be happy you did.

[@laylaabdul3329]

Am I the only one who gets really anxious watching other people react to things they love because you just want to pause and explain a million things and justify the heck out of all the reasons you have for liking it?

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

That’s how I am with Kendrick so I completely understand 😂😂... that’s why I never get mad when people leave angry comments. It’s all good. I understand the passion. What songs did you disagree with me on?

[@kathrynmoore8774]

At the Red tour she was on her 2nd stage a small circle stage towards the back of the crowd and she brought out Ed and sang Everything Changed and Begin again and everything had been like dancing and happy and out of nowhere I found myself just crying watching her singing Begin Again and it's a feeling I still can recall perfectly there was just this insane energy that will always stay with me. She made a stadium feel everything she was feeling in that moment I looked around and it was the 1st time everyone was just still and totally in the moment really cool.

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

I want to hear Begin Again Live now 👀

[@sofimoran6043]

I'm a Swiftie from Argentina, and I really love this. Never heard of him, but now I'm streaming! I looove your videos!

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

What’s up Sofi!! ❤️ Thanks for watching from Argentina. That’s awesome. I hope you end up enjoying Kendrick. Taylor loves him and his music a lot. Also, please share this video and tell all your friends to subscribe. More on the way

[@jillianohdamn]

LOVE YOUR EDITING!!!! I can tell you put a lot of work into your reactions and it is appreciated my friend 😊

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Thank you Jillian!! I always want to put my best out for y’all. Please share if you can. & How are you?

[@kailiasage]

Oh my God I don’t think I’ve been this early. This is my all time favorite album of hers (even with folklore) so I’m hoping you love it.

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

It was great!! Folklore is still my favorite

[@messofadreamerx]

I literally ADORE both albums 😭😭😭

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Sonja, you’re the chosen one ❤️. If you love Taylor and Kendrick my level of appreciation for you is high

[@mubarak252]

Please react to the album called melodrama by lorde, it’s something that you would like. Only female album to get nominated at album of the year in that year and it caused a huge culture impact

[@zulayrosado945]

Yes!!!! Melodrama is a masterpiece

[@tiahenry4565]

Hey can u react to little mix-sweet melody official music video

[@milarina95]

The Rose Garden is a venue in Portland, OR. It’s hard to get a sold out show there because it’s small, and it’s comparing it to Madison square because it’s huge and also hard to get a sold out show

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

I did not know this!! Thank you for telling me. I was thinking of a literal flower garden lol

[@angeljaceherondale]

Can I just say, your editing is amazing. No reactor I've ever seen bothers to go to this extent and it makes it super entertaining to watch along with your comments.

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Thank you so much!! Glad you enjoy the editing. Please share this if you can to anyone you think would subscribe

[@KelLauren]

never in my wildest dreams did i think i would find someone comparing and contrasting my favorite kendrick and taylor albums. thoroughly enjoy your content, genuinely refreshing to hear your takes. keep it up! ❤️‍🔥

[@estescorpse8727]

Being a swiftie and Kendrick Lamar fam, I think red and good kid, maad city were totally snubbed.

[@GandalfoRosa]

THIS VIDEO IS 10000/10 i love this idea of you bringing an album to us while reacting to another!!

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Thank you so much!!! Glad you enjoyed it. Please share if you can ❤️

[@gabriellealessandra8181]

Love this! And you are right, I didn't know Kendrick's album came out on the same date! In terms of Red, I think Treacherous is criminally underrated. I love the slow buildup before the bridge and the echoes.

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Thank you!! & I enjoy treacherous quite a lot. Especially the instrumental

[@cassreel]

Ive never viewed Everything Has Changed as country haha I always see it as an Ed/Taylor song ig... interesting take :)

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

That song might grow on me actually! I feel like I would enjoy Ed Sheeran too. He wrote some great songs for One Direction. & thanks

[@Noor-bj7bl]

Did you know that 22 is Harry’s favorite song in this album? Forever iconic

[@hdougherty9938]

*Clicks on video* *Anthony Aiken Jr. smiles and welcomes us to video* *SMASHES LIKE BUTTON*

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Thank you Hayley!! ❤️ How are you?

[@hdougherty9938]

@@AnthonyAikenJr I'm doing great! Love your videos!! :)

[@lydiameeks6327]

I did enjoy the combo of your favorite and a new favorite. Your explanations of Kendrick Lamar songs make me realize even more how much he deserved the Pulitzer Prize. So many layers. That album is like a book that has new twists unfold with every chapter.

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Yes!! Taylor & Kendrick are the best lyricist of this generation. I’m glad you enjoyed my explanations. Thank you Lydia!! More coming soon, please share if you can too

[@clarizagamba4267]

you might put "enchanted" to your list

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Enchanted to the prom list 👀🤔

[@anesammardjia6866]

You should definitely do my friends react to folklore, red or reputation

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Hahah idk if they ready lol

[@anesammardjia6866]

@@AnthonyAikenJr 😂😂

[@juliakezer2452]

When I was younger I was a taylor swift STAN and I just remember watching the everything has changed music video, and growing up on it, and now it's so nostalgic to me 😭

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Music that makes you feel nostalgia>>>

[@15TaTyJoVeL]

uhhhh the little rap in the last time 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Thank you 😎🙌🏾

[@ripmyfictionalfriends]

Amazing video!!! This was my favourite taylor album before folklore, so glad you reacted to this! The heartbreak songs are so beautiful! I have never had a romantic relationship so I always interpret those songs to other heartbreaking things I have experienced (like friendships that are over and family members I no longer see, that sort of thing). The Lucky One also kind of correlates to the song 'the last great american dynasty' i think. Because The Lucky One talks about how fame isn't all hollywood movies make it out to be and in 'the last great american dynasty' she talks about how people talk about the critism famous people face and in both songs she draws comparison with herself through telling the stories of others. Lol I was waiting for you to get to The Moment I Knew and Come Back...Be Here because those are two of my favourite songs from this album (besides Sad Beautiful Tragic), but I didn't realise they were from the deluxe, because Spotify only has the Red deluxe haha.This whole album is so good honestly. Also I am definitely going to check out GKMC, i think it's a great idea to combine the two albums in this video!

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Thank you so much!! & yes, I sometimes think about love songs/ heartbreak songs in different ways too. I’m glad you’re giving Kendrick a listen

[@15TaTyJoVeL]

BEGIN AGAIN IS MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE OF THIS ALBUM!

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

SAME

[@Heyjessicahh]

red deserved a grammy 😩 it’s truly a classic

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

So, that year, Kendrick and Taylor were both snubbed in my opinion

[@adrianaroa4621]

this man is a mastermind in marketing wow i want to hire him

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Thank you but how so... I feel like I’m horrible at it. (Edit: Well, not horrible. I think I’m good at it haha but i don’t always execute the mission well. I wish I can get myself out there more)

[@adrianaroa4621]

@@AnthonyAikenJr you're really good, I'm serious, you add it so casually that almost nobody realize

[@saramontano3024]

I LOVED this video. Red was my first era as a swiftie, so it has a special place in my heart. And I’m for sure checking out Kendrick’s album now, your explanation about the songwriting was really interesting. Keep doing stuff like this, I really enjoy your channel!

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Thank you Sara!! What’s your favorite era as a Swiftie 🤔?? & let me know your thoughts on Kendrick too! I’ll be doing more stuff like this in the future so if you know any Taylor fans, let them know ❤️

[@saramontano3024]

@@AnthonyAikenJr reputation is my favorite era!! and I’ve been enjoying Kendrick’s music but I need a few more days to listen to the rest of his catalogue. thanks for responding 😊 sorry if my English is bad

[@aymen619619619]

Kendrick makes the greatest albums, no one can touch him

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

I agree 100%... To Pimp A Butterfly, Damn, GKMC, and Section80... how can one be so perfect

[@lydob2471]

Facts

[@aymen619619619]

@@AnthonyAikenJr Can’t wait for his next album

[@sparklesrpretty]

@@AnthonyAikenJr and the fact that Section 80 (if I remember correctly) were just the rejects from another project and it was still perfect????????????????? Iconic

[@chloealicaya]

Thank you for introducing me to Kendrick, I know he's great and all cause Taylor like him, critics love him, english speakers adore him but no one just ever push or encourage me to check his full album out cause hiphop/rap is quite hard to follow when english isn't our first language so your breakdown really helps

[@mariapertuz8130]

Love seeing you happy and enjoying music. Also love your TS reactions.

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Thank you Maria ❤️!! How are you

[@lindseysquire8417]

I'm not into hip-hop past Hamilton, but after this, I think I might have to give Kendrick a try.

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

This makes me so happy!! Hamilton is amazing too!!! I think you’ll enjoy Kendrick a lot then. Especially his tv performances

[@lindseysquire8417]

@@AnthonyAikenJr After seeing you jam out to All Too Well, I have to recommend the video "All Too Well X Betty" on the channel Music Maestro Mashups. It would be so cool to see you react to it. It's amazing.

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

@@lindseysquire8417 all too well and Betty mashed up 👀... that sounds interesting. I can’t promise a reaction but I’ll definitely check it out

[@foxesamu]

You’re missing out! To Pimp a Butterfly is one of the best albums of the decade

[@AGrrrlsTwoSoundCents]

Start with To Pimp a Butterfly. You won’t even remember why you considered not listening to hip hop afterwards

[@ellishale2523]

I’m only two songs in and E D I T I N G, you’re the king. I’ll be back to add more when I finish. Update: alright I feel you talked me into going to listen to the whole Kendrick album. I’ve heard a handful of songs from it, but never did a start to finish. I love when listening to a whole album gives you a more complete sense of each individual song and it sounds like that’s the case here. Starlight is the most Taylor prom song possible 😂

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Thank You!! & yes, please add more.

[@ailuracca5857]

i love how you explained kendrick’s songs so well, thank you. I’ve never really listened to him before but im for sure downloading this album!

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Yes!! I’m glad you enjoyed his music. Let me know your thoughts. Also, hope you’re doing well

[@amna8246]

I loved the way you did this video. I'm not very familiar with Kendrick's album but I'll definitely listen to this one now. I have a request.Can you please check out bts map of the soul:7 album. If you want to react to it or not its up to you.

[@emmanuel435]

RED walked so folklore can run! queens of fall albums.

[@tantheta2184]

I have never heard a single song of Kendrick still watching the full video without any reason

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

You’re amazing Tina ❤️

[@fabio.lous_]

"I'm feeling 22, I'm not feeling I almost do" Kkkkkkkkk

[@madelinewise8692]

I understand why you thought this "comparison reaction" might be interesting. I appreciated hearing you explain what Lamar meant because it is hard to understand his songs sometimes. Btw, one of my favorite songs ever is his "Love" song. I can listen to that on repeat forever. But, tbh, I don't think jumping back and forth worked. They're such different genres, I found it very jarring.

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

“Love” is one of my favorites too!! As for the video, I think the back and forth represents two completely different worlds (a Compton rapper and a country singer) who each put classic albums out on the same day with each side unaware of the other. This video represents the willingness of each side to be open minded to hear the other because they’re both amazing lyricists/musicians. So, I think your opinion is fine to have. If this felt jarring because of the culture shock that comes on one side, i think I did a great job. All the love ❤️

[@madelinewise8692]

@@AnthonyAikenJr You did an excellent job! This video represents so much effort. Sorry I didn't say that first. The whole world needs cultural ambassadors that can introduce and explain the many different realities that exist on this planet. That's how we'll get to know and understand each other so that we can get along better. That's what you've done for us in this video. Upon further reflection, I can honestly say I appreciate you doing this video comparison.

[@francesestrada27]

As always, the editing is A+ 👌🏽

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Thank you so much!! Please share if you can ❤️🤞🏾

[@brenddv]

After a couple of videos i've decided that you're the type of guy i would trust with my drink at a party

[@KMCB12]

I love your Taylor reactions so much.

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Thank you so much. Feel free to recommend more and share if you can

[@SwiftieM]

I love seeing people review Taylor’s albums especially guys because so many people make it seem like only teenage girls listen to her music but it’s so good that I think everyone could love at least one of her songs 😍

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Very true!! Just have to go into the music open minded and you’ll see the genius

[@lobaetoile8440]

I'm a fan of Taylor, but, it makes me angry when Swifties complain about "Red being robbed by the Grammys" when I know for a fact most of them have not even heard the album that won that year. It seems entitled, arrogant and disrespectful. Daft Punk's have deserved a Grammy since forever, just like Björk does... But because it's not the mainstream American young pop act of the moment, people think it's ok to act butthurt and not do minimum research. You can praise Red without shading the artist who won. Random Access Memories was pretty great, it's not my preference, but even I can appreciate it and admit that.

[@miabalderas288]

Hey! You should react to the ‘stay stay stay’ music video!!!

[@thaynara4740]

I'm a swiftie from Brazil and RED is my favorite album. I know some Kendrick songs, but after this, I'll definitely search for more. ❤️ Your videos are great!

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Thank you ❤️

[@chamiverse5076]

immma listen to this kendrick album right after i watch this video

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Yes Charmaine!! Let me know your thoughts 👀

[@love.ananan]

can u please react to Rare(deluxe album) by Selena Gomez? this album is so underrated.

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

My friend wants me to listen to it too haha I’m thinking strongly about doing it within the next few weeks

[@zulayrosado945]

As always, the work you put into your analysis & editing is so creative, and funny. Can you react to Lorde’s Melodrama? I guarantee you is a great listen.

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Thank you Zulay!! How you feeling today? & It’s on my radar... I promise. I use to enjoy one of her songs (I think Royals). Classic

[@AGrrrlsTwoSoundCents]

Just out of curiosity, do you listen to Little Simz? She's a grime artist from the UK and her flow and lyricism are on another level

[@florelenav5819]

She's so great!! And he listens her music, she talked about her song Angel in a video

[@andreamorales-ramirez6871]

Last time walked so exile could RUN!!

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Love this

[@Archer0113]

We need a speak now reaction 👀

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

Eliza, you might be on to something here 👀

[@sparklesrpretty]

@@AnthonyAikenJr you need to! She wrote the whole album alone and won two Grammys for it. It’s incredible

[@bawin384]

the way the Kendrick album is now on repeat for me after watching this reaction...

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

I couldn’t be happier!! I’m glad you’re enjoying some Kendrick Lamar!! He is amazing

[@casbutler9491]

Do "speak now" if you haven't I think you'd enjoy it the lyrics are awesome

[@neensbal13]

Love how the background matches the vibe 😂

[@AnthonyAikenJr]

😎😎