Dad ADORES Nas - If I Ruled The World ft. Lauryn Hill | First Reaction

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Intro 0:00
If I Ruled The World 2:37
Discussion 7:17

[@marshallhughg]

This song came on while i was on the county bus with about 50+ other guys on our way to Miami Dade County court to hear a judge decide our future. Complete silence, early morning bus ride, before the break of dawn, dark, no sun. Just a glimpse of street lights and headlights bypassing. I felt like i could feel everyones hearts on the bus inside my chest. Felt like I could feel everybodys pain. IT WAS HEAVY! Hard to fathom, young kid next to me 18, looking at up to 30 years just from hanging around the wrong people. Was articulate, soft spoken, and made a bad decision 1 day out of his life 💔 Wish him well and everyone else who has made mistakes and are in need of guidance.

[@frontroom]

Thanks for sharing this moment, Marshall

[@MD-cd7em]

GOOD POST...I FEEL YOU BRO..." UNJUST SCALES"... BUT.. GOD WILL JUDGE..WE HAVE CHRIST!

[@UncertainSurgeon]

the picture in my head so vivid ty

[@simondufour6319]

Jesus .. heavy. Thanks for sharing

[@teggianosalerno5050]

Stop committing crimes.

[@frontroom]

Should we do a full “It Was Written” album reaction?… Thanks for watching!

[@Adversital]

Yes!! Take it in blood, I gave your power, The Message too many classics...

[@sonnytewolde2792]

Yes!!!

[@lalablack6038]

His double album is fire. It didn't hit mainstream, but I think yall would love it.

[@tommisdad7386]

Yes! Let pops vibe on Jay. Z, fam. 🙏🏽

[@t-rowe1698]

Gotta do daughters by nas

[@emmanuelmartinez641]

"Black Diamonds and Pearls" is clearly a stand in for black men and women. Diamonds being "hard" and angular (masculine), and Pearl's being coveted and curved (feminine). NAS ALWAYS DROPS GEMS IN HIS MUSIC.

[@ElPr3z718]

Wooooow I never looked at it like that it makes so much sense. Thanks for the pov

[@Slapnutss]

Wow fr. Thanks for the interesting insight

[@DC-xp4bl]

Thanks for the jewel God

[@thegoat0526]

Its lauryn hill though not nas

[@emmanuelmartinez641]

@@thegoat0526 Maybe, but I don't see Lauren received a songwriter credit on the track. The point remains regardless of who wrote it cuz its on Nas' album.

[@primoxxl71]

You're dad is awesome! Whether he likes or dislikes certain songs is irrelevant, the fact he cares enough to spend time with you is where it's at. I miss my dad everyday since he passed. Enjoy the time with yours. ✌️

[@melanatedhoneyb2084]

Yes...please continue enjoying ur dad Kai...Some of us no longer have ours...I know I miss my daddy like Crazy!!! Ur dads Awesome!

[@blaablaa22]

Totally, they have a beautiful relationship.

[@marybethbizzle]

@primoxxl71 This comment is everything. I miss my dad every single day and he LOVED music, and was always excited to play his favorite tunes, it wasnt until right before he passed that I realized just how much he loved music and how he used it to express what he was sometimes too sick to say

[@_Antilemming]

Great content! Your dad really is an openminded and sympathetic person, highly appreciate his reactions and interest in this. You're just a lucky dud to call him your dad. And your first name is exactly like mine.😊 I have to dig deeper in your channel. I hope I can find some Public Enemy and KRS. There's so much to discover. ❤

[@Aprylbaby]

Its a travesty Nas didn't win a Grammy for this song, and this Album...Beautiful song, resonates to this day. Classic joint!

[@riseofazrael]

Grammy's always shunned Nas because he wasn't in that commercial hip-hop category. He always stayed conscious and true to his poetry. He's made a couple of those commercial tracks throughout his career though. I hated Oochie Wally, but I like You Owe Me.

[@killmatic8428]

@@riseofazrael Nas will forever be the chosen one. 🐐

[@ish8886]

I played this song as a presentation in my creative literature class during my senior year of high school in 2008. My class was completely white except for me and you can hear a pin drop because of how silent it was. Unbeknownst to me no one has ever heard of this song including my teacher. I then explained what the song meant to me and asked a few of my classmates what they thought about the song and I was truly shocked to their response. They noticed that some of the things he wished for if he ruled the world were an everyday thing for them and some of the struggles he was facing seemed so foreign to them. I got a new perspective of the song from them so I also learned something new.. amazing song and amazing reaction guys.. Much love from Minnesota.

[@frontroom]

Good to know you helped awaken your classmates to the reality. (Kai’s dad)

[@marieneu264]

What??? Nobody knew this song on 2008? I am a white girl from KY and graduated in 2004 and I don’t know one kid in my school that didn’t know this song. We had 1.5 black people in our entire school. Crazy how some music makes it way to, and impacts, some people and communities, and others haven’t even heard it. Blows my mind!!!

[@cduvall84]

White guy from South Dakota here. Been listening to Nas since he came out. My daughter was 7 in 2008, and she knows Nas, I made sure of that. Schooled her into sooooo much music. Taught her some stuff from the 50s on up. Different genres. Music is one hell of a tool for us.

[@jetset3crystal217]

This song is a HEAVY hood anthem ‼️ It’s literally the voice of us who grew up in the hood…I can actually smell, taste & see (nostalgia!!!!) what life was during that time ❤️‍🔥

[@elexis3728]

I could literally smell the night summer air riding with the window’s down. Kinda makes me sad when stuff like that happens

[@shakirayounge7287]

Yesssss

[@pisceschic32]

💯💯💯💯💯

[@TheLeolady12345]

Listen! So many wonderful memories! Good times man, good times!!

[@nightdreamer9]

This is one of the greatest songs ever. Illmatic is pretty much untouchable as a whole album, but the impact of this song is far greater. I get shivers just upon the opening of the song with Lauryn crooning.

[@avon_mack]

This song isn't from Illmatic tho, just saying

[@tosink]

No lie.

[@robendog]

This song is from nases second album "it was written" which is also a pretty much untouchable album.

[@Alleyezonjimz]

@@avon_mack I think he knows that actually, he was just comparing this song to the album Illmatic.. I don't agree though, Illmatic had far greater impact.. Love this song though.

[@adamjohnson5307]

@@Alleyezonjimz Don't mind them. They can't read and/or comprehend. lol. They even explained what album it's from in the video. lol

[@BIGEFF]

The beat is actually "Friends" from the early 80's hip hop group Whodini. He actually makes a couple of references to the original song, which is also a classic.

[@ThisCharminManc]

Friends, How many of us have them? Friends 🎶 👌🏼

[@PacificCoastHustle]

RIP Ecstacy!

[@djrodney13]

Not to mention the hook was inspired by Kurtis Blow’s If I Ruled The World.

[@TruG670]

You stoled that from Me !!!

[@sfantop]

The keyboards in Friends was done by Thomas Dolby

[@defiantbeats]

I think your dad would definitely like I CAN by NaS. Uplifting song for the youth!!

[@frontroom]

Yes totally! Good suggestion. Thanks for watching

[@shaybae77]

I agree!!! I think he would like it as well!!!

[@giovannymartinez6320]

@@frontroom I Can and I Gave You Power.

[@DiosanXaquerry]

@@giovannymartinez6320 and "Rewind"

[@drewstiakakis8630]

No doubt about it his father's incredible

[@mikeb3936]

Nas is profound. He has a way with words and saying them. No one in rap history can duplicate him because of his mind. His ability to write with substance, thoughtfulness, introspective music, with great delivery.

[@sharonfranklin6479]

@ Mike B 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@RamonAcosta191]

Facts 💯

[@mr.nobody5662]

He Great but not Pac lol

[@enjayflave]

Nas has always had a way of creating abstract snap shots and has ur imagination fill in the blanks.

[@RamonAcosta191]

"Biggie's Ready to Die album came out several months after Illmatic, and Biggie was crowned king of New York in the popular culture of Hip Hop heads, Ready to Die unfairly over-shadowed Illmatic, which is truly a classic album. Though they were quite distinct artists, they innovated in analogous ways. Biggie merged language that was high and low, vernacular and vocabulary words, in a way that sounded natural. He did this with a sophisticated understanding of the patterns of black language. When a different or unusual word or phrase could be introduced while still maintaining the aesthetics of black language, he inserted it. NaS, in contrast, merged concepts that were high and low, vernacular and metaphysical, in a manner that was whole rather than pieced together, thus presenting a complex that is unusual in any music outside of jazz. What Biggie started to do with language in 1994, NaS had already begun to do with ideas on Illmatic. He carries us through the "Righteous steps" of the cosmic, oceanic, and literal dimensions of his person. He transcends." - Imany Perry (Born To Use Mics)

[@jueboe4427]

when the hook says,I'll free all my sons. They are talking about the bondage that we as a people are under. Black diamonds and pearls are black men and women. If you could be mine we both shine refers to the black relationship between male and female Coming together and shining In an environment to peacefully raise our children. It can be debated what The meaning of walking to the sun hand-in-hand means. Some says the physical sun, And others say it is the Son of the Most High Yahshua. Love your videos Keep up the good work

[@frontroom]

Thanks so much for this take, really adds good meaning to the song for me. - Kai

[@TNMcarranza]

also walk right up to the Son , Gods son.. she says we won't land meaning we are up not coming down ... heaven. Gods Son walking right up to him...

[@godalmightyismysavior197]

Hallelujah! I thought nas was a Muslim tho?

[@RushDone]

@@godalmightyismysavior197 Jesus too.

[@jahnj2523]

Go to Africa nxgga dats wat I did

[@tyroneh850]

People forget, that when this song came out, Nas was considered a sellout because of how commercial the song was. It's now considered a hip hop classic.

[@DPTavares]

There was a unique magic and mystique to the style of Illmatic that was scrapped for this more commercial sound. I think that’s the main issue and it still holds true. Don’t get me wrong, It Was Written is a classic but the Illmatic Nas never returned.

[@tbohfela]

@@DPTavares never returned he never had to. illmatic for all its brilliance is relatable to a locality......stillmatic is relatable worldwide

[@Alliekatsdad]

Couldn't imagine that! The lyrics are INSANE. And with the Queen Lauryn Hill, its a masterpiece.

[@jeffhandy1102]

i didnt know that

[@bobbarker9974]

No, shorty u can hold my ice is the sell out song 😂😂😂

[@Pronounced_Love]

Yo NAS "ONE MIC" might make DAD CRY straight up....... so much emotion in that song

[@Maleek_Bae]

Since your Dad appreciated that line where he says "more conscious of the way we raise our daughters" Nas actually has a song called "Daughters". I know he would love it. It's amazing to see Nas's growth and maturity in his artistry over the years.

[@pisceschic32]

I love that song!

[@JM1993951]

I love seeing his eye raise, his smile and his head nod a little when he appreciates a clever line. That’s what all Hip Hop heads love about hip hop. It’s always a joy to be able to just listen to an artist who can come up with something you wouldn’t have thought of. He gets it.

[@Don.M.]

That’s the Essence of the art. 💯

[@rendellshelton2700]

“I gave you power” off that album is one of the greatest rap songs ever written

[@djlite6710]

yeah, more good songs off that album are street dreams, nas is coming, affirmative action and the message. personally my 2nd favorite album from nas because illmatic is always gonna be nas’ best album

[@gooserich3970]

I concur

[@amilyon553]

yes I would of love for his dad to hear the storying telling of Nas

[@JA-mj9re]

It is THE best song ever written.

[@joshuaallen8503]

Mannnn...."I gave you power" literally gives me chills!! You're right! One of the greatest rap songs period. Super descriptive and pulls you in immediately! Definitely one that you should react to next if you want to continue with the Nas saga!

[@RetroGhetto]

Hull City? Random, but as a retro football kit collector myself, I appreciate the swag 👏 also ...... great song choice, glad Pops finally hearing some Nas 🐐

[@MaJo-qo9xz]

I was think that, it’s random as hell I mean Hull city?? But fuck it why not

[@shaqmobile676]

The tigersssss

[@M4KAV3Li87]

Hull city tho 🤣 thats got to be from late 90s/early 00s? Diadora drip

[@zacharycorr900]

👊🏼👌🏼👏🏼

[@robbiebalboa]

@@shaqmobile676 🐅 Rahw rahw rahw. 🐅

[@moiaussi1152]

When Lauryn sings “I love em, love em, baby” I feel like she is putting LOVE into the current and ideal situation. It feels uplifting and manifesting positivity. The blimp reference reminded me of ice cube so when you said it’s all connected, I agree! Haha

[@MICjordanTPR]

The instrumental is actually built mainly around an interpolation of "Friends" by the group Whodini (who also did "Freaks Come Out At Night").

[@WallyZamwa]

HOW MANY OF US HAVE THEM!?

[@adamjohnson5307]

I thought this as well but I wasn't positive so I left it alone. lol But instrumentally, I think "Friends" is a tad bit better.

[@Chemistryfiles]

your dad is a gem so honest and open minded. God bless you guys.

[@drewstiakakis8630]

Amen

[@dino41ish]

Yes, I truly love that keep putting your dad on the good rap I love it . 💙😊👍🏽

[@lynetteminute]

Killing Me Softly is a must. Especially because of your dad's prior comment about Roberta Flack.

[@frontroom]

100% will do!

[@DiosanXaquerry]

yeah that is a must

[@thatcomicbookhomie-391]

Great song but I think can't take my eyes off of you is the better remake of the two.

[@activistbook3809]

The whole SCORE album is a MUST

[@kelliepastellie8619]

The beat was sampled from a song called "Friends” by Whodini. They were a very dope 80's Hip Hop group. Check out that song along with "5 Minutes of Funk" & "Freaks come out at night" Another great Nas song Pops would enjoy is "I Can" & "One Mic" 👍

[@jaythethinker3994]

The hook was also a sample of a older song too don’t know who sung it though.

[@logoifitiusos]

@@jaythethinker3994Kurtis Blow - If I Ruled the World

[@daniellejohnson373]

Your dad singing the chorus gave me goosebumps! I also loved the reference to "black diamonds and pearls" and that you guys picked up that he was giving value to black people using something normally reserved for the idea of "white purity" or perfection. Many black people don't like being called "black" due to the negative connotation of the word black. Black balled...black listed...black market...black Monday...black and blue, ect.

[@frontroom]

Thank you for your insight. (Kai’s dad)

[@VashtiPerry]

Yes my dad got upset when I watch Lord of the ing and the Elf turned black when she was being tested by the ring of evil. He thought she ought to turn red or grey 😢 he lived through some rough racial events.

[@InTheKitchenWithGinaYoung]

I love watching this channel keep up the Great Content. God bless you two 😊🎹

[@frontroom]

Thanks for watching, Gina!

[@MD-cd7em]

YES INDEED.. EVEN TAKING ME BACK...LOOKING AT DIFFERENT ANGLES

[@lovechildtre4961]

I love your channel Mrs. Gina♥️I learned how to make lasagna through your guidance 😊.

[@InTheKitchenWithGinaYoung]

@@frontroom your welcome

[@samsdns1]

Me and my mom watch your videos Gina. We cook the food and send each other pics of it. You bring us together ❤️

[@HandHwithTatiana]

Dad singing the chorus is priceless!

[@reepo7936]

Love how dad connects the dots from past songs that you watched. Shows he truly enjoys this

[@JL-zn7me]

I absolutely love the appreciation both Father and son have for the WORDS in these songs. So many people listen to music, but don’t really hear it. I also appreciate Kai listening to incredible music from before his time… keep going back, it gets better!

[@frontroom]

Thanks for listening! - Kai’s dad

[@thaddeusdaruszka4994]

The most recent track with both of them is the song "Nobody" off of Nas' Kings Disease II album. Also you should let your dad hear "I Gave You Power" from It Was Written. Great storytelling.

[@adikas.70]

I second that, really wishing for this one!

[@DougRaytis]

Just react to the whole album 🙏🏾 it’s arguably just as good as Illmatic

[@defiantbeats]

Definitely need the lyrics to that song One of the most creative songs ever made

[@pifftv518]

Lol I JUST SUGGESTED "UNDYING LOVE" BY NAS. DOPE STORY!!💪💪💪

[@myong9]

@@pifftv518 that’s still one of my favorite songs because you literally can vision the events of the story in your head.

[@tinaamariee832]

More Lauryn please. Dads gotta hear Doo Wop (That thing) & Killing me Softly

[@frontroom]

Yesss! Must do those

[@nicolegray3933]

Nas & Lauryn are pulling and referencing many artists & songs in this one. So many masterpieces to create this masterpiece ✨️

[@datruemissdiva]

Kurtis Blow, Whodini, The Delphonics..... Exactly!!!!

[@caliraised22]

I'm 45 and this is from my prime years. I loved to see this and hear this through your dads eyes/ears. The way it resonates with him is how i feel it... Protect your dad at all costs!!!

[@_NOLA_-je6nd]

Not only does it give me nostalgia but it gives me Goosebumps when your dad really takes in the music of our generation. Love it !!!

[@muhammadfofana1473]

Thought I might be the only one who got some goosebumps.

[@jess6735]

You can tell that and your dad both have the heart of artists, true artists always appreciate and have respect for artistry.

[@frontroom]

Thanks for the kind words Jess!

[@haitianpimp25]

"If I Ruled The World” (feat. Lauryn Hill) Life, I wonder Will it take me under? I don't know Imagine smoking weed in the street without cops harassing Imagine going to court with no trial Lifestyle, cruising blue Bahama waters, no welfare supporters More conscious of the way we raise our daughters Days are shorter, nights are colder Feeling like life is over, these snakes strike like a cobra The world's hot, my son got knocked, evidently It's elementary, they want us all gone eventually Trooping out of state for a plate of knowledge If coke was cooked without the garbage We'd all have the top dollars Imagine everybody flashing fashion, designer clothes Lacing your clique up with diamond Roles Your people holding dough, no parole, no rubbers Go in raw, imagine law with no undercovers Just some thoughts for the mind I take a glimpse into time Watch the blimp read "The World Is Mine" If I ruled the world (Imagine that) I'd free all my sons, I love 'em, love 'em, baby Black diamonds and pearls (Could it be, if you could be mine, we'd both shine?) If I ruled the world (Still living for today, in these last days and times) The way to be: Paradise life, relaxin' Black, Latino and Anglo-Saxon Armani Exchange, the Range Cash, Lost Tribe of Shabazz, free at last Brand new whips to crash, then we laugh in a iller path The Villa house is for the crew, how we do Trees for breakfast, dime sexes and Benz stretches So many years of depression make me vision The better living, type of place to raise kids in Open they eyes to the lies, history's told foul But I'm as wise as the old owl, plus the Gold Child Seeing things like I was controlling, clique rolling Tricking six digits on kicks and still holding Trips to Paris, I'd civilize every savage Give me one shot, I turn trife life to lavish Political prisoners set free, stress free No work release, purple M3's and jet skis Feel the wind breeze in West Indies I'd let Coretta Scott-King mayor the cities And reverse fiends to Willies It sound foul, but every girl I meet'd go down-town I'd open every cell in Attica, send 'em to Africa If I ruled the world (Imagine that) I'd free all my sons, I love 'em, love 'em, baby Black diamonds and pearls (Could it be, if you could be mine, we'd both shine?) If I ruled the world (Still living for today, in these last days and times) And then we'll walk right up to the sun Hand in hand We'll walk right up to the sun We won't land We'll walk right up to the sun Hand in hand We'll walk right up to the sun We won't land You love to hear the story how the thugs live in worry Ducked down in car seats, heat's mandatory Running from Jake, getting chased, hunger for papes These are the breaks, many mistakes go down outta state Wait, I had to let it marinate, we carry weight Trying to get laced, flip the ace, stack the safe Millionaire plan to keep the gat with the cocked hammer Making moves in Atlanta, back-and-forth scrambler 'Cause you could have all the chips, be poor or rich Still, nobody want a nigga having shit If I ruled the world and everything in it, sky's the limit I push a Q-45 Infinit(i) It wouldn't be no such thing as jealousies or B Felony Strictly living longevity to the destiny I thought I'd never see, but reality struck Better find out before your time's out, what the fuck? If I ruled the world (Imagine that) I'd free all my sons, I love 'em, love 'em, baby Black diamonds and pearls (Could it be, if you could be mine, we'd both shine?) If I ruled the world (Still living for today, in these last days and times) If I ruled the world, if I ruled, if I ruled (Imagine that) I'd free all my sons, if I ruled, if I ruled I love 'em, love 'em baby Black diamonds and pearls, black diamonds, black diamonds (Could it be, if you could be mine, we'd both shine) If I ruled the world (Still living for today, in these last days and times) If I ruled the world, if I ruled If I ruled, I'd free all my sons Black diamonds, I love 'em love 'em baby Black diamonds and pearls, if I ruled If I ruled the world If I ruled the world I love 'em, love 'em baby!

[@Hector.Zeroni]

One of my favorite songs of all time. Love Lauryn and Nas. They made magic with this one.

[@lalablack6038]

Slick Rick... Childrens story... A must do.

[@Rahbyn]

The powerful lyrics and their meaning didn't require a melody with heavy artillery. Nas has always been a genius with marrying the appropriate instruments with his lyricism.

[@frontroom]

Really well said. I totally agree

[@agriope2334]

Their second song together is Nobody from the King's Disease II album. It was released in 2021 and it is my favorite song on the album. Chilled, mature, and powerful flow from both of them.

[@Jkbut4realtho]

I love how Dad listens so intently and is so open. You both speak the language of music very well. Also hands up to Dad for acknowledging the way he was treated by police in comparison to what the song expresses. Very refreshing 😌 I look forward to binge watching the rest of these.

[@lilavelez4709]

Can I just say how cool n refreshing watching you put your dad on n you yourself loving this music & your dad being so open hearted to receiving all this music is. Thank you guys for this. The world needs more of you guys. Wishing ya blessings on this journey. I can see ya going sooo far.

[@BeautyOfData]

Nobody feat Lauryn is the recent one, great song. those two are soul siblings, they have also toured together multiple times. Nobody was on Obama's recent list of his playlist. Great song.

[@adikas.70]

Yes

[@cynthiaramirez1253]

I’ve always tried to described them as a duel and could never come up with anything and hearing soul siblings is exactly what Ive been looking for! Nice 🙌🏽

[@BeautyOfData]

@@cynthiaramirez1253 🙌

[@TheAndersox]

Yes! That's the one! I suggested it in the comments on the last Nas reaction, so I hope it's coming up next!

[@85allthewaylive]

Great duo. Love the videos. Pops is a legitimate audiophile. He sees the sounds being built and respects the amazing sentence structure from the artists. If we could see each other the way your dads ears appreciate sound, with almost a child like anticipation of what will unfold next, there would be no wars. Much respect to you both. Peace and love from Hawaii gentlemen.

[@thandijama7583]

I'm loving your channel, you react to all my favourite songs, and I love the whole vibe of father and son bonding over music, this is exquisite it makes me happy🌻

[@bossybee8888]

Nas is my all time favorite artist. Growing up hip hop in NY during the 90’s is an amazing era I can’t even explain!!!

[@brandonvictor6159]

I think dad would love "one mic" because of the vivid story telling and sound variety

[@ILLiteSociety]

I told you pops! Nas is hands down one of the greatest story tellers in hip hop. This album and Illmatic are absolute classics. He was a teen when he made both. Difference in our eras are so huge. I think those ascending "shimmering" sounds are either some keys, or a Xylophone.

[@lilyraiyne9225]

What a golden collab! I love watching you both, thank you for this!

[@trayfitness2865]

The 1st 5 seconds of this song gives me goosebumps, I wad not ready. Damn I love you guys for this

[@Madkinglord]

Nas - Nobody ft Lauryn Hill is the most recent collaboration. It's a great song.

[@soroushai2374]

Boy the haven't lost a step I can tell you that

[@herndonchambers7328]

Facts

[@sarahgeorg4360]

amazing song must listen!!

[@tracey1254]

I love it I love how you explain everything to ur dad and he is really into it

[@jaymiller1792]

Your dad is cool, you can tell he's a great person! God bless both of you, keep up the good work!

[@EricBishard]

Yeah he'll love this one. Man when this came out, I was like 13 years old. Had the tape, I remember traveling across the US to see old friends and family, I had night the tape the day before I left on the trip, it was just released and my friends loved it, back then, you didn't real know about music until one of your friend's had it. I felt like I was up on everybody lol

[@chronormcgregor]

I think this is by far my favorite episode. So awesome to watch your dad just get completely lost in that mesmerizing baseline incredibly layered with Symbiotic melodies that Nas rides so smoothly smoothe. Classic song, great reaction. The recent track they have together is called Nobody but it doesn't hold a candle to this Gem. My suggestions for more ABSOLUTE MUST LISTENS Nas - The Message Nas - Rule ft Amerie Nas - What goes around Akon - Ghetto Akon - Once in a while Akon - Lonely Mobb Deep - Shook One's pt 2 Mobb Deep - Quiet Storm Do not sleep on any of the above, I promise you'll both love them. Can't wait to see what's next 👍

[@houseofel8999]

love this channel. love the dynamic, and the clear bond between you is lovely to watch. Young blood you really k ow your Hip-Hop shit, kudos to you, not many people your age deep the old school like this. and Dad, you're just amazing in sharing your son's interest, getting involved and discovering the crure with an open heart and mind. keep up the good work. This is the way ❤

[@modestmama9156]

This is just such an awesome video. I love every second, your dad is awesome. these songs are just bringing back so many memories . Just every bar brings me back to a younger self. thank you and keep up the great content.

[@Sunmoonandstars123]

One of my all-time favorite hip hop songs! Their Kings Disease II song Nobody showcases Lauryn's lyrical skills and she shuts it down! I've noticed a lot of young men who never really listened to Miseducation have suddenly started to take notice of her as one of hip hop's greats - better late than never!

[@dayne6563]

Yes indeed, Kings Disease II. song 'Nobody' feat Lauren hill is an instant classic!

[@haroldgonzalez2681]

It Was Written is a Classic as well. Lots of great songs on there. Especially the song “I Gave You Power”. That deserves a listen for sure

[@sportweeklyrecap]

Kudos to this dude for putting is dad on, I see the passion in this and I can tell he is deeply committed to the study of hiphop. He has done his research and study of the hip-hop history . With in-depth knowledge he explains the beauty of hiphop and they take their time to do this. This is amazing.

[@RnoLilVon937]

The smile bro gets sitting with his dad is the most genuine smile you'll see

[@Vizion_Precision]

Nas is the g.o.a.t his pen is unmatched in the game. Top 5 dead or alive.

[@CI-vm2et]

Pops is a music lover. There's peeps that think that they like rap, but this track goes over their heads. Big up Pops. Second verse is one of the illest of all times.

[@tydee730able]

You have such a cool, open minded, an empathetic heart father. I like that he really listen to the lyrics and the music which he really feels deeply. You guys interacting with each other is priceless. He gets it and it touches me. I feel the same way about music.

[@datruemissdiva]

@frontroom Thank you for referencing Kurtis Blow! I searched the comments to see if anyone mentioned the historical connections this song has. The chorus is a cover of Kurtis Blow's "If I Ruled the World". Kurtis Blow is considered to be the first commercially successful rapper paving the way for many others to follow. Also, Blow is the first rapper to be signed to a major record label. The song also samples the song "Friends" by rap group Whodini. Lauren HIll also covers a Delphonics' song, with the "walk right up to the sun hand in hand" line.

[@adublbeatz8656]

Love the reaction...so genuine. In 1985 Kurtis Blow released if I Ruled the World.....10 years later (11 to be exact), to see Nas expand on that was POWERFUL for me!! He took it to another level (the evolution of Hip Hop). Put Lauryn in the mix and it took "classic" to another level!!

[@kingdawg5830]

Definitely gotta give Curtis Blow his flowers for this. I first heard this song on Krush Groove

[@Kcano10]

Off of another classic album "It Was Written."

[@RGE_Music]

which album?

[@Vital_Xtnt]

I love watching your videos I love everything about it and how you are going through classic songs but for me your fathers reaction to songs is beautiful the way he really brakes down the songs on points most people don’t see. 100% the most awesome reaction videos I enjoy

[@richbeatz1370]

Great reaction! Your dad is such a vibe, really just enjoying and vibing to the music he never heard and is totally unfamiliar with. Also wanted to ask u what will be the next album you'll gonna react to with your dad, any thoughts? Illmatic was fantastic to watch. Much Love!

[@kennedyobiero5697]

Great for giving us these classics. Now that we are on a Nas discography, "I Can" will be a great one for your next reaction

[@erina2538]

😁

[@eguerra26]

It's basically his point of view or his version of John Lennon's song "Imagine". It has the same theme just from his own perspective.

[@frontroom]

Wow, amazing observation! Thanks for this

[@ONEHENDRIX]

I love this channel. Genius commentary and breakdown.

[@tclar90]

This is one of my favorite songs EVER! Thanks for doing this.

[@lostangelmc]

Dad learned himself a good HipHop head bop…. Don’t stop now!

[@neff2588]

Do Damian Marley ft Nas song called "Patience" think you and your dad will love it. Great song and lyrics. Definitely read the lyrics 👍🏽✌🏽

[@onyiernest2746]

True, in fact the whole distant relative album

[@neff2588]

Yup your right

[@stephensanders4566]

Pops fckn comedy show 😫😫😫

[@willbedolla214]

This channel is awesome, great seeing you guys enjoying and discussing great music. Great channel

[@K80.]

This has always been one of mine and my daughter's father's favorite song. I enjoyed this reaction ❤❤❤

[@2ez4Q]

I believe this song is also half sampled from Whodini with the song Friends back in '84

[@PacificMoceans]

God, I loved this reaction and conversation ✨ It’s like I’m a teenager again, reliving the feeling when I first heard it in my fathers van. It captured me so much, I ignored my entire family in the ride because I was so taken by the soundscapes and groove. Great job, fellas!

[@frontroom]

That’s an amazing memory, Thanks for watching!!

[@PacificMoceans]

@@frontroom such a pleasure!

[@daved7231]

Great vid as Always

[@samsdns1]

I love the videos yall do. Keep up the good work

[@ajfam871]

NAS was one of my favorite rappers growing up. Wasn’t too popular over here in Nor Cal. The beat is super good.

[@Christopher_J]

I can only imagine the discourse between you and your father and observations he will make after listening to "I gave you Power" by Nas. Make it happen please 🙂💪🏾

[@vitaminea44]

Kuddos to your dad! What a great bond you two have. It's sooo nice to see the way he just takes in the music. Without judgment, he is open to learn and just enjoy being with his son. Great dad❤❤❤

[@realisticmystic444]

One mic!!!!! You guys have me in tears in almost every video!

[@MrMickeytv]

This song still gives me chills…masterpiece

[@MsRayDG]

Hats off to Kurtis Blow... And you guys are my favorites with the reaction thanks alot 🙏🏾

[@frontroom]

Thank you so much! Glad you have found us. :) - Kai’s dad.

[@danafouts9620]

Love the channel! Ky you rock and your dad is awesome! You can tell he's such a kind soul and would do anything for you! Cherish what you have! Much love fellas! 🤙👍🏻

[@kolasoljet4697]

Black people are soul people... soul music soul food...Soul or Sol is sun ☀️ we have always been called the children of the sun ☀️ walking into the sun to me always felt metaphysical as well as cultural it’s like coming into the light and unifying with the sun energy...Nas n Lauryn all extremely sharp in spiritual matters as well as what’s happening everyday and to be in the sun is when we are most nurtured and when we enjoy 😊 family n life too so I get it on the level u guys spoke to as well but just my two cent...kinda like the song classic Everybody loves the Sunshine by Roy Ayers in the 70’s...he sings @my life my life my life in the Sunshine ☀️ everybody loves the sunshine...folks get brown in the sunshine ☀️ folks get down in the sunshine” ect ect

[@KILLJOY375]

I recall seeing Lauryn Hill at the Apollo. Unfortunately, she was not able to be at her best and the crowd was not nice about it that day. However, she kept faith in her talent and abilities and pushed past that and became the artist that made one of the most prolific R&B and Hip Hop records of this century with the Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.

[@beanpasteposts]

You were actually there?!

[@airgoddess925]

I like when Dad started singing. His reactions are priceless. For me whatever I am thinking shows on my face and I can clearly see his feeling through his reactions. The newest one I googled is Nobody on his latest album Kings Disease. I haven't heard it but I would love to listen with you guys.

[@blackqueenmelanin1449]

This channel is my Zen. Relaxing and absolutely soothing. No more anxiety pills. Thank you both!

[@theevampire619]

Dude you guys have became my favorite channel I binge watch you guys an sometimes even fall asleep to you guys playing of my TV! Keep it up this Stuff Is Gold! Wishing you guys the best! An Happy Holidays!

[@thattablebloke]

Keeping in the spirit of groundbreaking hip-hop albums, at some point maybe try an album reaction of DJ Shadow - Endtroducing.. , (it's a cohesive album where it all flows together so an album reaction would suit it I figure) or, if you fancy a single song from it, try Midnight In A Perfect World. Like Illmatic it has a strong legacy and huge impact in hip-hop, instrumental hip-hop in particular, first album created from all samples, consistently appears in top albums of all time lists for all genres, not just hip-hop, also a good introduction to show that hip-hop itself has various subcultures, instrumental hiphop etc

[@Zeeheldenbuurt]

It would be great if you do Nas - 'bridging the gap'. It is a song with his dad, who is also a musician. Suits your KZbin channel perfectly

[@beebae9606]

Really! I did not know that??

[@koreyp360]

Congrats on all the success guys.

[@justinmaymi6271]

Your dad's reaction was everyone's reaction when they first heard this song! I love it!!! Keep it up fellas! love the page!

[@danspiritoso5945]

Lauren’s “we’ll walk right up to the sun” lyrics come from a classic R & B group named The Delfonics out of Philly. Lauren Hill has used snippets of there songs for hooks in many songs including “Ready Or Not” from the score album. This song is great but when Nas dropped the “It Was Written Album” many of his fans thought it never measured up to illmatic. In fact, that’s one thing that Nas has to dealt with throughout his career…trying to measure up to illmatic which was a game changer and perfect album if there ever was one? It Was Written, is now more respected and considered ahead of it’s time however. Great reaction. Keep up the great vids. Peace ✌🏼

[@frontroom]

Thanks for watching Dan. That’s really interesting to know, I feel like now more people are starting to appreciate It Was Written more than before then, maybe? - Kai

[@danspiritoso5945]

I was a teen who was immersed in the culture when illmatic dropped and remember everyone including myself saying things like “this is the realist shit I’ve ever heard” and “Nas just flipped the whole rap genre.” If you listen to rap post Nas you’ll hear the influence. Fat Joe said he had to change his whole style up after illmatic. When Nas was ready to drop “It Was Written” in 96 it was probably the most highly anticipated rap album ever. I loved it but thought some of the production was too polished and his lyrics leaned a bit far into mafioso Don type rap that was becoming trendy with Biggie and others rap giants. As a Philly native I was also anticipating The Roots second major album which dropped I think within days of “It Was Written” and was hooked. “illadelph Half-life” is an incredible album. I think that you should definitely listen and consider reviewing it with pops. Again, great review. I love how you connect the themes from past albums and how your dad appreciates the lyrics. If he keeps it up he’ll begin to understand and really hear the different qualities regarding rhyme patterns and flow style. ✍🏼

[@vanessab89]

Please do “The Message” my fav song by him,

[@immrme3259]

shout out from the bronx, thanks for reacting to one of my request. keep reacting to great songs

[@nattywho]

That is one of my all time favorite songs, EVER!!! Love both artists!