Children's Story - Slick Rick (REACTION! by metalheads)

2 metalheads react/review "Children's Story" by Slick Rick.

[@amkrajc]

I love that she researches every artist and song they react to.

[@1D.JFanMma]

amkrajc i like her for that and her openmind point OF view 🙏🏾💯

[@thereallyst]

The "Rickey, Rickey, Rickey can't you see..." lyric is from "La Di Da Di". You should check it out along with "The Show" two of his first hits.. The video is like this because it is supposed to be A CHILDRENS STORY! The video shows what his nephew was imagining as Rick was telling him the bedtime story, if you listen to the beginning carefully, he (the little guy in the yellow sleep wear" asks him to tell him a bedtime story. He tells a story of the a gritty situation, but the "kid" imagines it in the only way he knows how, that's why it looks like that. Hip Hop is art, you gotta look past the surface literal layer with most of these videos. It was a way to show creativity, something other music genres didn't start doing until they took the cue from Hip Hop. Also, the sample you were looking for was a vocal sample, the "YEA!" and "WHEW!" parts at the end. You should have looked up Lyn Collins, "Think(About It)" released in '72 I think, that's where the sample came from. It was written and released on James Brown album. You were listening to a different song, I think that "Think" was released a year later.

[@chrisguevara]

La Di Da Di is the most sample record...probably ever. It soooo influential.

[@trini_staple]

This is a PERFECT explanation! I tip my hat to you sir/madam.

[@kanemartin2249]

I been listening to this for the longest and I didn’t even think of this. That’s about the best way you could put it

[@blackvelvet1268]

I wouldn’t consider Rick one of the best rappers, but he is one of the best storyteller ever

[@msmarch33192]

Well go back and listen again cause ou missed it.

[@ggallintedtalk]

DeVante Smith Modern rappers are better.

[@aspider3254]

Hes the best story teller in rap ever

[@kayshawn.]

iSay Hi 🤮

[@zshakur]

Definitely one of the dopest Emcees! He's one of everybody's favorite Emecee's favorite EMCEE!

[@PNTTVReacts]

Here's a little history lesson. If I remember correctly, when this first came out there weren't many rappers and DJs signed to record labels and even fewer had made MVs, but Slick's song talked about cops and black violence, so when it came to making a video for it, the execs refused to make a video that portrayed exactly what the song meant, so they made a joke of it so that people [potential white buyers] won't be too disturbed by the lyrics.

[@dusman7]

Back then if he would have matched the song to the video there’s no way it would have gotten airplay, hence the mostly funny video with the quite dark subject matter.

[@Polygroove1]

That was a remix version. If you REALLY wanna understand the absolute significance of Slick Rick the songs are as follows: Ladi Dadi Hey Young World The Moment I Feared Children's Story Mona Lisa Also keep in mind that he was/is a British citizen that transplanted to New York. When he got in legal trouble later in his career the U.S. threatened to deport him back to England. That is what made his whole Aura different in 1988 was his European yet New York aesthetic....his style was futuristic...it still works to this day....he's still active.

[@chrismorale_]

The song sampled was "Think" by Lynn Collins. She was James Brown's protégé. Check out "I Shot Ya" by LL Cool J that sampled another one of her songs : "Put It On The Line".

[@metalheadreactions7379]

chrismorale thatisit Thank you for setting us straight!

[@Bleek17Six]

Ahhhh Slick Rick, The Bronx legend... The story was of things that was really going on out here in my hometown of The Bronx. The Bronx ❤🤙

[@ltn0]

When you do get to Big L, start with “Put it on”. It was his only big commercial hit because it was “tame” lyrically and could be played on the radio. Much of his other songs were too grimy for radio air play. I’ll feed you those other songs later.

[@sataniksomethingblahblah6350]

L was almost but not quite horrorcore, amazing lyricist with the perfect amount of grime. “I wouldn’t give a girl 10 cents to put cheese on a whopper!”

[@kevinrussell1587]

Ask beavis, I get nuttin but head 😂

[@wydiggy]

I'm surprised you haven't done an LL Cool J song. I recommend starting with I'm Bad or Radio first

[@UndeadPharaoh]

Yeah I wish someone would've suggested ahead of time to only check out the audio version. Creating the images of the story in my mind was what made me love the song as a kid. Almost disappointed a music video was ever made for this song in the first place lol.

[@chapo0815]

i am tickled at how u guys have progressed thus far about learning all you can... the part of you guys lookin up JB at the end... made me smile... proud of you guys and your journey... keep it up..!!. 'Dig Deep' ☝ ....🤘 lol.

[@codeblood2000]

Slick Rick was a huge inspiration and influence when it came to storytelling in rap hip hop music

[@1228Deb]

One of my favorite rappers

[@OD210]

Would like for yall to do Bone Thugs N Harmony - If I Could teach the world and Bizzy Bone - When Thugs Cry! Awesome reaction vids!

[@misterhyde1971]

F.Y.I. When the man in yellow is dancing in the bed, the 2 girls are doing a dance called the “Steve Martin”. Based on the movie “The Jerk” but made into a hip-hop dance by Stezo. 👍🏽

[@ThePattypizzle]

''Scarface - Now I Feel Ya'' . Legendary Rapper Scarface from the Geto Boys. This song mixed with the visuals is a masterpiece. Depressing yet beautiful. A great introduction to Scarface as a solo artist

[@45banshee]

I suggested this song on their last video. Gotta jam this from one of the GOATs of rap

[@ThePattypizzle]

@@45banshee Ask for it again! Lol

[@chrisguevara]

This still holds up. Absolutely brilliant.

[@allamerican3100]

Great Reaction video as always guys... Keep it up

[@hawkeyes2814]

binge watching your videos, this is so cool to see your perspective of music i grew up on and see as normal everyday music. although I'm not a fan of hiphop, i went through my phases with listening and enjoying hip hop. I dont listen to todays hip hop, i stopped listening to rap maybe in the early 2000s

[@pw4549]

True old Skool rap. The children story title mocks the difference in experience of people from the inner city who see a lot of stuff way too early in life. Keep up the good work.

[@JoeTucket]

That was the right video he got in a lot of trouble not long after this and they tried to deport him back to the UK but he still tours now

[@vice2versa]

why did he get in trouble

[@nc_vince3934]

vice2vursa he got locked up for attempted murder. but he claims it was self defense/

[@RD-nq7fl]

We had a Dave in our middle school and everyone would rap “Dave the dope fiend shootin' dope Who don't know the meaning of water nor soap” when we passed him in the halls I hope Dave is doing well 🤣

[@Bleek17Six]

Slick Rick - Hey young world

[@bigchris7709]

Think About It was by Lynn Collins...a backup singer of James Brown's..he did background vocals on the record.

[@poisonivy9956]

He had to make it a funny video because of the title. CHILDREN story. Great reaction btw.

[@yakkodawakko9387]

Video aside....i always thought it was amazing how slick rick created a story that u could vividly imagine just with his rhyming. It really does take some intelligence to pick & choose the right words to paint a picture for ur mind. ....at least thats my opinion

[@Marcu5w]

The switch up in the intro was funny haha

[@dustieclipz2996]

Montel Jordan - This Is How We Do It

[@NinjaTylerBlack]

Not rap

[@brianguthrey8092]

Back in the Nextel days, I had the whole "knock them the box Rick" part as my ring tone.

[@marcozaragoza8402]

GZA feat. RZA - Liquid Swords GZA feat. RZA - Liquid Swords GZA feat. RZA - Liquid Swords Wu-Tang Clan - C.R.E.A.M Wu-Tang Clan - C.R.E.A.M Wu-Tang Clan - C.R.E.A.M

[@5xL]

I just stumbled on to your channel and I love your reactions. If you haven’t reacted to it yet, I think you guys would like Digable Planets- Rebirth of Slick

[@mcmullen357]

Lynn Collins - Think is the sample I believe. It kind of features James brown

[@sthot8520]

She pronounced that James brown song “think (about it) “ perfectly

[@kevinscott59]

Slick Rick is the very same guy rapping third in the Outkast video you guys watched. He's regarded as a master storyteller in rap and his song "La Di Da Di" is the most sampled rap in the genre's history. La Di Da Di is the song in reference from Biggie's "Hypnotize".

[@kyriesampson7781]

It was “Think” by Lyn Collins who was produced by James Brown. Most of the song however is also based around “The Show” by Dougie Fresh and the Get Fresh Crew. A young Slick Rick is featured on that song which is probably the most sampled rap song ever

[@bobbie6443]

Slick Rick is the first rapper from the UK

[@irongang5816]

Should definitely do more Slick Rick songs. Mona Lisa should be next.

[@Tootall4yall]

The actual song sampled is "Think" by Lynn Collins, one of James Brown's backup singers. Here is a link to her appearing on Soul Train: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnPZiXWErZWfp8k

[@binarystar21]

Slick Rick one of the greatest story tellers of all time. I know the video doesnt match the song. It's actually a very dark story. Best to listen to just the lyrics.

[@chrisguevara]

The most sample JB track is the drum break in "Funky Drummer". It also is EVERYWHERE.

[@gamexsimmonds3581]

Great video

[@bloodwork74]

I know you're probably NOT going to get a lot of requests for this song but check out "Watch for the Hook" by Cool Breeze featuring the Dungeon Family (Outkast, Goodie M.O.B.). This song showcases speed and delivery by ALL artist on the track.

[@JeekNation]

bloodwork74 Watch for the Hook is one of our fav tracks by the Dungeon Family.

[@Paul-ji8eh]

Krayzie Bone AKA Leatherface *Perfect Execution *Game Tight *Murda Mo Also his harmony/singing side *I been around *It's all real *Talk to myself 🙏🙏🙏 Thank U

[@jonthomas3065]

For a fun comparison go find Black Star's version of Children's Story.

[@zshakur]

Slick Rick -Hey Young World

[@Tar-Numendil]

N.W.A. - No More Questions. Sugarhill Gang - Rapper's Delight.

[@aankwenti]

Guys, the song that was sampled is "Think" by Lynn Collins, not James Brown. Great track too! You might wanna react to it (even though it's not hip hop, it's funky enough to pass the muster)

[@Troublesome_79]

You should react to "Rock Box" from Run DMC...It was the first hip hop song/video played on MTV ,and also I know you guys will love the guitar and the famous guitarist in the song/video...That is a foundation song of hip hop...As a kid it was the song that made me a hip hop fan at the age of 8 years old...And you can just do the official video,it's the actual album version...

[@delmontegreenbeans]

Classic song.

[@dtchevy7317]

Now do Slick Rick "Mona Lisa"

[@garykent9202]

The show, Slick Rick & Doug E. Fresh.

[@MohammedAhmed-kv6lz]

Lynn collins 1971 think peace from Saudi Arabia

[@animeman84]

For a change of pace, I’d suggest the songs Erase Racism,Self Destruction by Stop the Violence movement and We’re all in the same gang by West Coast All Stars.Erase Racism is from Kool G Rap,Big Daddy Kane and Biz Markie

[@Paul-ji8eh]

BONE THUGS the most underated (underappreciated) rap group oat. Made history with LEGENDS *2pac *Eazy-E *Notorious B.I.G *Big Pun R.I.P🙏 C U at The CROSSROADS

[@79Glitch]

The sample is Lynn Collins “Think”. James Brown had a record label, so he produced, wrote songs, and played (keyboard) for a slew of artists, using different pieces of his band The JB’s, who likewise have their own extensive catalogue that is heavily sampled. Most music heads and break beat nerds are waaaayy more into James Browns instrumental and producer work with The JB’s, Fred Wesley, and Maceo Parker and his artists than his music as an artist/singer (or equally as much). James Brown idea of using a “pocket” or a “mode” or a “groove”, where every instrument (including horns and guitar) becomes a rhythm instrument is probably THE most influential musician in modern music because he-more than other rnb artists,even-established the musical framework for funk, some of the Jamaican idioms (according to some of the biggest reggae legends) Afrobeat (according to Fela himself) and of course hip hop.

[@OpusWon]

The Ruler! Check out Special Ed "I got it made" in the same vein. Of early hip hop hits.

[@strive8793]

He's half=British if you're wondering why he sounds like that.

[@antione]

"half British" lmao... I dunno where you people come up with this stuff. He's not "half" British just like you're not "half" American (assuming you're American). He was born in England however both his parents are Jamaican, which would make him a British-Jamaican.

[@strive8793]

@@antione I meant in terms of citizenship...? He has a double citizenship for England and USA

[@Dirtcake71]

Love the song, haaaaaated the video.

[@bobdobalina547]

Think isn’t a James brown song. It’s by Lyn Collins who was that part of the J.B’s

[@nibbles187]

it samples Lynn Collins think about it. Thats the sample your searching for. Its produced James Brown

[@DreDaDon16]

Crowns for Kings - Benny the Butcher

[@shell7133]

Teenage love and young world are two good song by slick rick

[@kevinhenderson5928]

A website you might like is whosampled.com they show the exact part of the song that was sampled.

[@skillz9549]

You guys take this stuff too seriously. He’s talking a serious story but he’s putting fun into the video.

[@ltn0]

“The Show” and “La Di Da Di” feature Doug E. Fresh, an early pioneer of the vocal beat box. After those two, also react to Slick “Rick the Ruler’s” song Hey young world”. Then you guys need to listen to Big L. One of the 5 best lyricist in the history of this genre. Big L, aka “the punch line king”. He basically was the creator or horror rap(very dark lyrics).

[@79Glitch]

ltn0 if you’re going to elude to Big L having one of the first “horror” rap songs (“Mind playing tricks” is truly the first), Gravediggaz “1-800 Suicide” and “Diary of a Madman” should be mentioned, I think. Classic track and verse by RZA on the latter-very under-rated project. Big L was also under appreciated until recent years. Thank god he freestyled with Jay Z on Stretch and Bobbito, and then 20 years later that becomes legendary and people all of sudden know who Big L is and give him his props!

[@ltn0]

@michael mata true dat. Geto boys “mind playing tricks on me” is a hip hop classic and came out in 1991. I guess we can call it the seminal work for the horrorcore sub genre because we had no sub genre name for it then. Big L was known in the hip hop underground with his mix tapes and such since 1992 but didn’t release his first studio album until 1995. Then of course Big L truly represented the horrorcore lifestyle when he got murdered by dude who wanted revenge on Lamont’s(Big L) brother. The Gravediggaz hit the scene I think in 1994 and they were the first to I think really claim that musical style and birth the horrorcore sub genre. It’s just that for me Big L’s lyricism wordplay, flow and dark themes make him a favorite of mine. Anyway, I’m enjoying their channel.

[@79Glitch]

ltn0 nah, there was another group around that time, maybe on Def Jam? I just looked it up because I forgot the name: Flatlinerz. They both came out at virtually the same time, so it appeared that it would be a thing, but it obciously never became a thing. What mixtapes are you talking about? As far as I know, Big L had the “children of the corn” single and demo work (along with Cam’ron and Mase and the other rappers in Harlem, but I don’t remember any mixtapes. People didn’t really make mixtapes in the 90s, dude. Mixtapes were compilations of the advance vinyl singles and hot songs that DJ’s like Ron G, Tony Touch, and even bigger names like Kid Capri would blend and cut into tapes that were sold by the 1000’s on the street and by hand and what not. My cousin and friends used to bring back mix tapes all the time, and that’s how I could hear music months before I would have otherwise heard it and/or here authentic mixes by real djs. I’m not sure about any Big L mix tapes; that sounds kind of off to me. The point I was making is I fell in love with that first album (I was a huge DITC fan, not a Big L fan, so I was blown away by that album and listened to it for the first two years of high school; I listened to that tape waaaaay more than Meth’s first album or Ready to Die or almost anything else that came out in ‘95, which is saying a lot considering it was the last year of the golden age and had at least 50 killer albums. However, the single “put it on” didn’t really showcase how amazing Big L was and never caught on. Then Biggie beat him to the punch with that remix for “one more chance” that used the same sample that Big L (actually Buckwild probably) used for his planned second single MVP-that video got about 5 total plays (I’m exaggerating ... a little) and zero features otherwise. So, as far as I was concerned, Big L’s first album was under the underground and was in the same boat as my favorite group Organized Konfusion: best lyrical emcees with the best flows, but get no recognition. Then Big L got a little notice with his death and the “Ebonics” single, but most people still had no idea who he was, or they did, he was just another name to be listed with Jam Master Jay, Big, and Pac as casualties of the rap game. But at some point, with the emergence of KZbin, people unearthed that Stretch and Bob freestyle with Jay Z-undoubtedly because of Jay Z being part of the story-and then people had the access to his music and went back to check it out, and now he has a kind of cult and mythic status for people who pay attention to underground hip hop and lyricism. So I’m happy about this, but I can’t help but notice some of the revisionist history with Big L’s story because no one was checking for him when he was actually making music! They ignored him because he didn’t have videos by Hype Williams and he wasn’t rapping about fashion and doing the Bad Boy and Rockafella mainstream bullshit, so he didn’t sell any albums and was dropped from the label. I just think it’s interesting how that happens and the pattern repeats over and over again with artists. Unfortunately, this hasn’t really happened for Organized Konfusion yet, or Freestyle Fellowship, Company Flow and others of that ilk (although Monch gets a little credit here and there thanks to the Rawkus album and El-p has obviously blown up beyond anything I could have ever hoped for). I’m just bullshittin at this point and partially just talking to myself and having diarrhea of the brain. Peace

[@ariefraiser140]

This song was from the 80s. Back then you couldn't put something that dark on TV and get play from MTV which is why you got the silly video. I thought the same thing you both did years ago when I first saw the video. It did no justice to the seriousness of the lyrics. It's a much deeper dive into poverty and the repercussions of it. It also touched a little bit on police brutality. Try listening without the video.

[@noizynaybah5827]

@metalhead... the song you looking for is not by James Brown it has James Brown on it but it's about a woman their first name is Jean I don't know her last name but the song is think just Google you better think and put James Brown name with it

[@johnblaze5628]

Apathy - Pieces of Eight

[@kerryshelton8868]

Another female rapper you want to check out, Rapsody's song Hatshepsut. Think you will definitely enjoy the change of pace.

[@jaspervetti5012]

BDP - Love's Gonna Getcha Slick Rick - The Moment I Feared

[@Adam-TheThorn]

You should do a reaction for "Street Talkin'" featuring Outkast. It's on his first album after he got out of jail. The video is dope as well.

[@Bigron123]

Best rap story it's like mj you will never get it like this I SALUTE

[@startingQB]

Some times producers take samples and slow them down or speed them up. Gives them a totally different vibe.

[@CaptAwesome06]

Yeah back then FCC wouldn’t let them record the actual story cause of violence

[@mcjunkonyx6015]

Hey guys nice channel you got a new sub i just binchtwatch 10 vids and i rly like your rap god vid xD but if you like fast rap react to: twisted insane-chop shop. He is the fastest understandable chopper atm. Keep up de good work my dude and dudin ^^

[@Mac_Fleetwood]

You don't need to do a video, but listen to The Coup "Me & Jesus the Pimp in a 79 Granada last night". Not the video version, but the actual album cut. It's a story. And nice Slick Rick facts.

[@40EastTrill]

It wasn't James Brown's "Think", it was Lynn Collin's "Think" which was produced by James Brown.

[@remiem-iw7uk]

@Metalhead Reactions In order to get great info on samples you should check out the site called Who Sampled

[@Child619]

Please react to Devin the Dude - "Do what you want to do" & Devin the Dude - "Write and wrong". Also Master P - "How you do that there". Thanks, and love the channel by the way

[@paulovictordejesusmoraes9641]

It's not for nothing that guys like Snoop Dogg and Eminem like Slick Rick so much. BTW, could you guys react to Dr.Dre- Forgot About Dre sometime?

[@kelvindavis1396]

you guys have to do the get fresh crew

[@deusexpersona95]

I think you guys got caught in all the hip hop heads asking for hip hop so gs. Would be great to do other ones too

[@envyops]

The "Ricky, Ricky, Ricky" line came from "Mona Lisa."

[@benjaminmurphy7402]

Hey ull like its the best of both worlds ...public enemy featuring anthrax bring the noise

[@dtchevy7317]

Outkast "BOMBS OVER BAGDAHD"

[@karlthomas7363]

check out kool moe dee "wild,wild west" "how you like me now" "i go to work"with the james bond themed video.

[@JiveGray]

Rob Base- It takes 2 Biz Markie- just a friend

[@slimerv]

Y’all stopped the video at THE WORST time lol smh. React to Slick Rick “Treat Her like a Prostitute” and “Lodi Dodi” with Doug E. Fresh

[@jemalrankin6159]

She has the personality that actresses try and play on tv and movies . I hope that made sense ?

[@startingQB]

The record company wouldn't allow the first version of this video to see the light of day. It was toned down a lot.

[@laticiadavis8627]

Yall should check out (ladidadi)(the show)(a teenage love)

[@matthewbonner100]

you guys should react to eminem canibitch where he uses this flow and pays homage to slick rick. he disses canibus in that song

[@BlackDynomight]

Cormega- beautiful mind

[@Chuckwick]

Big Punisher & Fat Joe - Twinz

[@judgedreddthelaw3418]

Great reaction! You guys consider doing some AC/DC? Love me some classic rock!

[@kfmscience]

Dave the dope fiend shootin dope , who don't know the meaning of water nor soap... classic line..lol

[@djprideone1]

to me it seemed like the video was sugar coating what the actual lyrics were actually about ....also the studio version of this song is way better than the video version ....i also recomend you guys react to ''hey young world'' by slick rick ''

[@biggrick1]

Boogie down productions (the bride is over)

[@EnigmaSolved]

check out BizMarkie Pickin Boogers....FYI written by Big Daddy Kane