Coast Contra - AYO Official Video | REACTION

[@57kwest]

It's funny that the man that you are least "impressed" with can seamlessly rap in 2 different languages and is now producing the background sound that you hear which is an immense talent on its own. 🤔

[@BiggMicc1029]

To be fair he hasn’t had the best verse on anything I’ve heard from them not saying he isn’t talented but out of the four he might be in last when it comes to rapping

[@BitWrecker]

He's never liked him no matter.the song

[@WendieRenee]

@@BiggMicc1029 I enjoyed Rio over Eric on Scenario and over Taj on Breathe and Stop. Maybe you or Boyd didn't, but plenty others did. That's the point. My bias doesn't take away from the fact that Eric and Taj were also superb on their verses. They all perform at such a high level that its silly to me to equate one's "place" with them not being impressive or not belonging in the collective. I think that's the problem many have with some of the commentary on Rio. It sounds like some are saying Rio isn't good simply because he's not their consistent favorite which couldn't be further from the truth or fair. Coast Contra's success is based on many elements. Rio offers international appeal and a gritty realness which is also part of hip hop culture and which the others don't have. His voice brings texture to their freestyles. And when many started doubting whether this group could rap off their own beats, Rio came through with the producer skillset. Eric brings charisma and performance. Ras brings unmatched flows. Taj brings swag and cadence. They all deserve equal respect for what each uniquely brings to the table over and above lyricism. Depending on the freestyle or song, they tend to take turns in placement order on who is the standout. ❤

[@gmkeys699]

@@WendieRenee Well said

[@Crying2Death]

@@WendieReneewow that’s insane Eric on Scenario is one of the best verses I’ve heard from them! Not that Rio wasn’t up there for me, I speak Spanish so I’m a big fan of his for sure. But man that’s a crazy take imo

[@cdat098098]

True hip hop, it is what it is. Not for the new comers or people who don't understand lyricism. Side note, Rio (the one who went third) produced the beat. I think they are a collective mind of genius lyrical entities. They are great as them selves but unmatched as a unit. Much love to CC! Love the reaction!

[@Its-Just-Si-Entertainment]

True that bro

[@deucedaprodeuca]

Healing energy out to his little sister ❤️‍🩹💓

[@WendieRenee]

{SIGH} If we're still discussing how someone should "go solo" or "doesn't belong" in Coast then the point Eric made in his verse went entirely over our heads. Coast would not be as strong if ANY member were missing, in their opinion. And I agree. Nor do I believe any single member would rise to the level of excellence they now demonstrate together if choosing to go solo. Knowing their backstory and how these men came up together to make one another better will change your perspective. And btw, Rio produced the dope beat on this track which is another skillset Coast needs--especially since so many were doubting whether they could rap on their own beats. Mr. Boyd needs to give Rio much more love! They each add something unique that the others don't have and work together like the infinity stones in Thanos' glove to form an unbeatable superpower. Everyone naturally has their favorite member based on what aspect of high level hip hop they most enjoy. I get that those who love doubles and triples until their brains explode are going to prefer Eric verses. But they all have proven they are lyrical and can scheme at a high level. For me, it's the skills they each bring outside of the lyricism that make each special in their own right. Ras is my overall favorite mainly because I'm about a sick flow (or in his case, 6 sick flows per verse, lol), but I still go crazy over Eric's charisma and performance, Rio's gritty realness and international flavor, and Taj's swaggy vibe and cadences. ALL of those components make up real hip hop to me, not just heavy wordplay. Coast is so popular because they perform like Hip Hop Avengers. It really depends on the freestyle or song who ends up using their infinity stone to perform as the stand out. That's why Eric did the double "E-GO solo". He's not going to mess his upward progression by letting his ego convince him he'd be as good alone as he is now feeding off the energy and skillset of his partners who have helped sharpen his skill and also kept him from giving up when no one knew him. Seeing this new school collective with an old school vibe is so refreshing because it takes us back to the era where unique collectives like Tribe Called Quest, Wutang Clan, and Leaders of the New School reigned supreme. Pretty sure no one thought of them as hip hop boy bands!!!

[@gatornation1209]

For the love of the game!!!! These guys are absolutely necessary right now.

[@ryderjohnson1293]

Coast Contra makes my heart happy for the love of hip hop.

[@timiniho]

They're all great but yeah Ras or Eric pretty consistently have my favorite verses. And even excluding the bars, content & word schemes, Ras' flow is stupid top level always

[@starrisking1]

Ras is quickly pushing eric for first …. The whole group if fire tho

[@WendieRenee]

@@starrisking1 Ras dethroned Eric early on for me. Still love Eric (who admittedly took this one) but I'm partial to Ras' crazy flows.

[@rolandwebb2319]

The last guy (Ras) when he spoke about acting rash he was speaking about his lower self and the darker thoughs...master class pen game

[@KorvidRavenscraft]

The world needs a Toby Nwigwe/Coast Contra/Harry Mack tour

[@dakotasequin5984]

Rio. The bilingual rapper is giving me heavy Dr.Dre vibes in what he adds to the group. If he continues to pump out these beats and mixes for them and he’s got soul and pain. Balances the lyrics and flows of the others with grit and soul.

[@WendieRenee]

Preach

[@markcromer4069]

You are allowed to have favorites. Everyone in the group has strengths and resonates with different people. Eric Jamal though... he's special.

[@deucedaprodeuca]

A lot of people don't realize the twins in this group are the sons of Rass Kass, another iconic legend.

[@Its-Just-Si-Entertainment]

Turning tables into defibrillators DAMMM why did i miss that IN MY REACTION TOO 🔥🔥

[@wearywanderer7018]

“Coast Contra just saved the day” “Do that consistently, thank you”

[@jmelvin28]

Scenario Freestyle. Rio cooks.

[@WendieRenee]

YESSSSS!!!!

[@stephensemp8634]

Since you like them so much Please get their names down: 1st: Eric Jamal 2. Taj Austin 3. Rio Loz 4. Ras Austin

[@jp.thecameraman]

Well said there at the end. These guys aswell as Harry Mack are single handedly saving hiphop. Have you listened to HMack's latest written raps? Real hiphop

[@2020dre]

This is great and a great reaction did you react to their Disruptive Freestyle? I think it's one of their best and that saying something!

[@johnsantavicca5016]

7:21

[@johnsantavicca5016]

SOFTYPAPA! 9:57

[@bigh116]

All 4 went off in their own way. Stop always judging who is your favorite lol

[@WendieRenee]

Yeah that gets boring and makes me think one isn't a true appreciator of good hip hop!

[@sba4life]

🔥🔥🔥

[@---l---]

For the love of Hip hop

[@chazbrown5800]

Ras is that dude.

[@WendieRenee]

'Nuff said.

[@gmkeys699]

The Rio Loz disrespect has to stop. He is the soul of the group.

[@vincentwilliams71]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@johnsantavicca5016]

Michael Fassbender MAGNETO

[@johnsantavicca5016]

Thanks to SOFTYPAPA and your FAMILY. YOU ARE gentle and give me Piece 'O Mind. Jukai Forest. Sometimes I go on a "Death"... wondering how to see what Death is. I'm going to research it more. I fear I may become "OBSSESSED" I MISS MY LOVED ONES @×'S. I FEEL AND SOMETIMES THEY HAVE TO GET MORE IN MY SIGHT FOR ME TO UNDERSTAND WHAT MY PURPOSES ARE. I STAND AT A CROSSROADS OF SORTS TOO

[@johnsantavicca5016]

Mr. L

[@johnsantavicca5016]

OY...DBO. LOOK OUT!

[@Its-Just-Si-Entertainment]

Awesome track that hospital theam of reviving hiphop is pure 🔥🔥🔥 I dropped the same reaction just a week ago check it out on my channel guys 😁🙏🔥

[@DFree216]

🔥🔥🔥🔥💯

[@jmelvin28]

Poetry interpretation was always my favorite part of literature. Lyrical hip-hop is much the same. I would love to hear Kendrick Lamar or J Cole on a collab. Of course Eminem ft Coast Contra would break the internet.

[@elijah7154]

Why pit one against another? They are all collectively fire with different cadences geez

[@2020dre]

I feel that comment and at the same time understand hip hop is competitive to paraphrase Coast Contra lyrics ..."iron sharpens iron in the cells of my blood" & "looking at my brother's like bodies in the session cos if I don't watch my body they'll body me in a second"

[@57kwest]

​@@2020dreperfectly said. I'm constantly commenting on why hip hop is always "who got who on the track " but it's very essence is competition.

[@BitWrecker]

Every reaction to them he does it

[@WendieRenee]

@@57kwest Not really competition within collectives. More so within collaborations. If Harry Mack and J Cole do a collab than naturally there is competition to come on top with the best verse. Coast is a collective. Everything they rap about promotes their unity not competition. @2020dre "Iron sharpening iron" is a biblical phrase and is not about comparing or competing but about the desire to inspire and support others in doing their best even as you do your best. Totally different motivation. I just don't recall many listening to Wutang and saying, "ODB really smoked Raekwon on that one!" 😉

[@anthonyclark9159]

I think in wordplay Ras takes it every time, just rarely touched.

[@--Dee]

Check new Benny Banks - Dexter’s Lab 🔥🇬🇧

[@FlashesSoccer011]

My man missed like everg bar in Erics verse. He has the verse of the year so far.

[@yungfellaquan1]

Yea og a lot of this went over yo head

[@jonthomas3065]

This is not something to show to someone who doesn't know hip hop? What a terrible take. You don't need to be special to appreciate great music. It isn't hard to see why this is amazing.

[@markcole8598]

What needs to be understood is that rio is a real talk rapper not a rhythm rapper for him its about what he is saying not how he says it.

[@BitWrecker]

It took 3 months for someone to have him react to this? Donaters are failing him

[@billliberati9840]

Yo why are you reacting to stuff you already reacted to

[@troyDuke1]

coast contra///one of the most annoying rappers out there

[@57kwest]

Cool

[@kelvinkaranja1799]

Wtf are saying? Are you high or something?