Dad's First Reaction to Nas - Cherry Wine (with Amy Winehouse)

[@dZaq]

I mentioned it in another comment, but they DID in fact work together on this song. The reason her voice sounds older is because Nas used her original demo audio from 2008, when they recorded together. Remember, Nas was in a different space in 2008 than he was in 2012, after his divorce with Kelis in 2009 (The green dress on the album cover was Kelis' wedding dress; The only thing she left him). His verses were obviously switched up,. They kept Amy's original vocals because... well she couldn't re-record them 😥 This song was written and recorded in the studio with Nas and Salaam Remi. They recorded a bunch of tracks that were never released. After her passing, her label wanted to destroy almost all of her unreleased songs. Her parents did not have a say in Universal's eventual decision to actually destroy her unreleased music. Nas and his label managed to save this one, and some other recordings. "Like Smoke" was different, which Nas sampled off of from a full Amy song, written and recorded on her own in May 2008. That's why "Like Smoke" was cleared for "Lioness: Hidden Treasures". The biggest issue about this song was whether to keep it on Nas' album, as the title of the album is "Life is Good". TLDR: While there are parts cut out, "Cherry Wine" was written specifically in collaboration with Nas. That's why it was cleared for Nas' album even after Amy's arsenal of music was set to be destroyed.

[@kabriamarie]

Why tf would they want to destroy her music this is sad asf!! 😢

[@tbtnr9851]

@@kabriamarielabels are villains

[@EthansDad26]

This album is sooooo underrated man. “Stay” is my favorite song off this album

[@emmanuelsebua1445]

The saxophone on that song is so beautiful

[@inflewence]

Yeah Stay was dope and one of my favorites off this.

[@Shysta30]

My favorite too

[@NonPlus_DAPS]

Stay is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Christopher_J]

Classic album in my books. "No Introduction" is quite epic

[@missgigip]

Amy’s favorite rapper was Nas and they are both Virgos/ share the same bday - she sampled his song on her first album on a song called “in my bed” - she sampled “made you look” and both songs were produced by Salaam Remi

[@missgigip]

You guys should def react to “In my Bed” it’s a beautiful song

[@fhxs]

I was just gonna type this they really should!

[@nicksharma8238]

"Like Smoke" from Amy's last album is also a Nas collab, pretty similar to Cherry Wine. I recommend it.

[@adam_lux4691]

Same producer (Salaam Remi) not a collab.

[@zdp1773]

Its better imo

[@naytnj5908]

@@adam_lux4691 salaam worked close with her. I think he had a lot to do with the back to black album

[@infamouswan]

Salaam Remi is a beast...hearing what he has done with black thought,dude is too good

[@audioslavewithamastermind]

Cherry Wine is an amazing song but so is the whole album. When hip hop heads talk of "grown men rap", this album always comes up for good reasons. It's without a doubt one of the most overlooked albums of the previous decade and one of Nas' best. You should definitely give the whole thing a listen.

[@tabwab83]

This Album came at the end of Nas and Kelis tumultuous marriage. That's her wedding dress I believe he's holding it was green. I think the most popular song was Bye Baby it details their whole relationship in one song.It also contains a sample from an Aaron Hall/Guy song. Its a great album.

[@quanahedwards2778]

Thanks for the info. I thought that was supposed to represent him marrying green.lol

[@tabwab83]

@@damien7157 one of favorite songs on the Album they be the 1&2

[@rezsurfer2808]

Why i think this was one of his best for sure.

[@misstexas651]

The dress In the album cover is the singer Kelis' wedding dress, her and Nas were divorced at this point and everyone thought the cover was a diss to her but she actually gave Nas permission to use it !

[@Michael.Sandoval33]

RIP Amy Winehouse. Too talented for this world.

[@celestebenitez6688]

They (Amy and Nas) complement each other so well because they were both born exactly to the day 10 years apart. Nas 9-14-73 / Amy 9-14-83. She shouts him out in 2 of her songs. In My bed and Me and Mr. Jones.

[@astolfoonthemoon8331]

It's one of the best album of Nas, and in my opinion one of the best hip hop albums of 10s. Lirically is deep and intense

[@EbrimaFaye-u5w]

🎉

[@bolder2009]

Amy's manager said that she wrote the lyrics "where is he..." about Nas. Also there are more unreleased Nas tracks with Amy's vocals according to there mutual producer, Salaam Remi.

[@illson2019]

Life is Good is a extremely underrated album. You should check out "Stay" it's the best song on the album imo

[@PhanoftheShow]

Roses is another really good track

[@DonPapagallos]

Loco-Motive was hard 🔥

[@MrHuph-vu2wc]

No introduction and you wouldn't understand are the best

[@simiraburley7205]

Nas and Damien Marley’s album,” Distant Relatives” is also a great Nas album. One of my favs. Y’all should check it out

[@leisaamore7951]

OMG, Yesssss. That Whole Album is a FREAKING MASTERPIECE. The Single Best Concert experience of my Life, was seeing them perform This Album, Live. Distant Relatives is AMAZING. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@BatsiraiMusuka]

I always think we would have eventually gotten a Nas/Amy/Salaam collab album. But it’s okay, we just miss her. And Nas gave us a Damien Marley collab album instead…and that album is a classic 🔥🔥🔥🙌🏾

[@dantelan-i-er5466]

I'd never heard this song before. It was great. It gave me a melancholic feeling. Songs about yearning for a certain type of person or feeling get me sometimes.

[@elnegrobembon]

One of my favorite post-Stillmatic songs. Props.

[@masewindu]

After illmatic, this my favorite nas album. Only life experience and age give you appreciation for this joint, such a slept on album.

[@topshooter349]

One of my favorite nas songs definitely a hidden gem 💎

[@davidromero6998]

Please do more Amy Winehouse. She's the best.

[@Anr1231]

Ima be binge watching these today!!

[@frontroom]

Thanks for watching Amanda. Hope you enjoy! - Kai’s dad

[@Therealmoseslupai]

This is dope man. Shoutout to your dad man. He seems really cool.

[@zebetyh7141]

Great track from a great album!!

[@paris-yd8mt]

she actually has a song about her guitar, the songs fittingly called cherry

[@frontroom]

We will be checking that one out, thanks Paris. - Kai’s dad

[@manlikemark9641]

Amazing album that came off the back of the N album 4 years prior. Songs off this album such as Stay, Bye Baby and Daughters, The Don are all amongst Nas best work

[@APR944]

Happy Birthday to Nas & Amy 👑♍️ they share a birthday and sounds so great together. “Like Smoke” is another great collab.

[@jjeter1]

I Miss Amy Winehouse Rest in Peace 🕊️

[@Shysta30]

The whole album is a masterpiece from the 🐐.

[@SmithGrindEnt]

Incredible album. Extremely personal and vulnerable. Would love to see you guys react to 'Daughters' and 'Bye Baby'

[@EbrimaFaye-u5w]

🎉🎉🎉 you got a good taste of music

[@4rmd9tres48]

Song is Underrated ! Have been listening to this since it came out, the music video was made shortly after she died which is why they used footage of her with a projector

[@ZachChilds]

I was hoping you were gonna do this ... love this channel. Love you, Love your dad.

[@frontroom]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@gav9385]

Amy's got many songs out of "the box" as you put it, they just remain unrelased in any album. I recommend "Beat the point to death", "Procrastination", "Alcoholic logic", "Do me good", "When my eyes", "Trilby", "Like smoke" (with Nas), "Close to the front", "Best for me"...

[@waterlife5708]

Nas “can’t forget about you “ (nat king cole )sample. I think.

[@tayyibakram8466]

Nas and Amy have a great track called ‘like smoke’ - waiting for your reaction!

[@RyanXKillua]

Great find. I love your taste in music. You been putting me onto ode old songs

[@treybrown419]

Nasir jones is by far the definition of hip-hop in every way shape & form

[@mariomartins2694]

💯

[@DontEvenTrip619]

This album is a classic. 90’s feel and all around great album.

[@wheelerwon]

I would love you guys to do Public Enemy “It Takes a Nation of Millions”. The music would blow your minds. One of the greatest albums of any genre.

[@JA-mj9re]

Nas is the best to ever do it untouchable.

[@kevinlowe4953]

How could this man not be a badass..... growing up with a super badassed dad... you guy's rock

[@CJ_191]

Ohhhhh Daymmmm ! ! , What a tune 👌 great reaction my guys

[@lifeisgood2596]

‼️Lilo & Stitch reference goes back to the previous line when he's talking about disconnecting from the hustle and bustle and living on an island like Lilo & Stitch. .. but then also ties it in with "me and my bitch" reference because Lilo was the only one who understood Stitch and vice versa.. Get it‼️

[@montrishabethea331]

my jam,amy ate tht sht upp ❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

[@GSR-Indictment]

Project Pat has Been My Favourite Down South Rapper for Ever Now!…His Flow & Cadence is just So Unique, it Stands Out on Every Track!…

[@lmcfigs4874]

I was confused about the lilo and stitch line as well. But I think it’s a reference to the fact the movie takes place in Hawaii. And he’s just chilling drinking wine in a tropical location.

[@quanahedwards2778]

Yeah

[@nestdneb]

Just a moment (ft. Quan) is a great song from his album Street's Disciple in 2004. Just another suggestion 🔥 has a lot of meaning and a great sound overall to vibe too.

[@stuartwilliam6010]

The most popular song in New York was “Reach Out” featuring Mary J Blige. Bringing back that retro 1990s feel to the air. 💯

[@tom_l_4755]

y'all should react to the whole album, it's amazing!!

[@rmb199886]

Love this song!!

[@jamiewelch9455]

The story behind this was Amy Winehouse wrote this song originally but never released it cause she passed and nas found out through a source it was written about him cause they met a few times and they shared the same birthday, but asked Amy's parents if he could use the track which they agreed to.

[@frontroom]

Really good to know that, thanks, Jamie! - Kai’s dad

[@girl.thatsdorian]

Oh wow I never knew that. That’s dope

[@Cevensities]

Amy was a HUUUUUGE Nas fan. She said as much in mutiple interviews. He was her fav rappper. Salaam Remi worked with both artists and introduced them years before Amy died.

[@dZaq]

This is NOT true. This song was written and recorded in the studio with Nas and Salaam Remi. They recorded a bunch of tracks that were never released. After her passing, her label wanted to destroy most of her unreleased songs. Her parents did not have a say in Universal's eventual decision to destroy her unreleased music. Nas and his label managed to save this one, and some other recordings. You are thinking about "Like Smoke", which Nas sampled off of a full song Amy recorded in May 2008. That's why "Like Smoke" made it on to Lioness: Hidden Treasures. While there are parts cut out, "Cherry Wine" was written specifically in collaboration with Nas. That's why it was cleared for Nas' album. The biggest issue was whether to keep it or not, as the title of the album is "Life is Good".

[@jamiewelch9455]

@@dZaq nas said it out of his mouth in a interview... That's good enough for me to believe what I'm saying is true

[@jp6565]

nooo wayyyy! this is gonna be good

[@laceybko]

One of my favorites from this Nas album! ❤️

[@StephSteph5]

Wow I looove this song! I love that Nas album also its pretty good

[@misstexas651]

Plz do Like Smoke next, it's Amy's song feat Nas.

[@MasterOfSelf]

I subscribed to this channel just because this is a very smart way to learn about other cultures. The artists that you have picked are the ones who are really about the culture. So, I woul love to see more people study the arts in depth.

[@darrickmeek5531]

Love this song! This is such an underrated Nas album.

[@elohimsoldier3028]

One of my favorite artist

[@illson2019]

Nas came home from tour and his wife at the time Kelis(the singer) cleaned out all her stuff and only the thing she left was her green wedding dress

[@018knight]

my first time watching this channel was beach house - space song. it was brilliant! looking through the catalog of vid this one stood out cuz this was one of my fav amy winehouse songs. now im hooked. this channel is legit. im going to be binging all the other vids

[@SedyTo]

I like to think that the dress might also refer to amys second name "jade" but who knows

[@RamonAcosta191]

You guys touched on much of NaS essence, which is he has lots of Survivor Guilt from watching his best friend IllWill, die in his arms, so NaS carries that with him and you can listen in all his tracks. This album is considered the 1st Grown Man Rap Album due to its concept, content, NaS talking about his Divorce plus more. Funny how you mention that Lilo & Stitch line, which is about NaS cleverly saying he hides away near the Equator in Hawaii when he wants quiet time, hence Lilo & Stitch which is a Disney animation of these 2 characters from Hawaii. NaS is different, his pen game is on another level. Ice Cube said to NaS on his 'The Bridge' podcast, "Back then we were doing our penmanship, then you came and put it in Cursive". Highest compliments from 1 of Hip-Hop Greats! BTW NaS said of he and Amy that she was like a Kindred Spirit, and they were really, really good friends, yet another close person he loses too young. Check out their other Collab 'Like Smoke', really nice too.

[@frontroom]

Thanks for all the great background information to these gifted artists. - Kai’s dad

[@leisaamore7951]

Wow. Thanx for breaking down the double, triple, quadruple meanings in Nas Lyricism. His storytelling prose is Unmatched by anyone.

[@RuffLife784]

The fact they have the same birthday is even better.

[@Only1Science]

You guys would definitely appreciate Nas' "Black Bond" from that same album (Life Is Good). Produced by Salaam Remi, Nas laces it with very Witty and crafty word play which is where he earned the name "Escobar". There's a specific pattern he uses to paint pictures with this type of flow. Check it out! Great review! Nas is my favorite. The orchestral version of "illmatic" is on Amazon Prime (video). I had the pleasure of seeing him perform with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra back in 2018. Talk about class.

[@Mp38482]

They have a really good collab that was never released but on KZbin called ‘like smoke” they have great chemistry

[@BThaSmoovUno]

Nas and Amy share the same birthday

[@leisaamore7951]

KZbin algorithm actually recommended this Kool channel and I'm so Fulljoying your reactions. I'm a Nas Superfan, so this one especially, I had to add my thoughts. I listened to this album on repeat and this song always gets to me, every time. Nas & Amy's voice is just Magickal. It's Kool to see a Parent so open to new styles of music. Sharing music is such an intimate and special experience. Bless Up. P.S. Please React To The Nas & Damian Marley Masterpiece "Distant Relatives"

[@slimboyd]

One of my favorite albums and songs by Nas definitley slept on

[@BruceReacts]

A timeless track from Esco and Amy! This album is when he divorces Kelis.

[@theorderofthebees7308]

Nas’s song 2nd childhood off of stillmaric is wonderful

[@astolfoonthemoon8331]

You should listen all this album. In particular, the songs "World's an addiction" and Stay"

[@kaidashialfa]

i love this song too. respect from 🇯🇵

[@BRSSMSTRFLX]

Intriguing that Amy really struggled with the trappings of fame, and that it would appear she was particularly enamoured with Nas - for his talent and personality.

[@Cevensities]

Amy was a HUGE Nas fan. Her song 'Me & Mr. Jones' was written about him.

[@miagray3815]

This is my fave Nas album. So personal, discussing marriage, divorce, his kids.

[@BatsiraiMusuka]

The third “collaborator” in this song is Salaam Remi. Definitely a classic track

[@ryancortes6873]

There is actually so many amazing songs on this nas album

[@quanahedwards2778]

Such a chill song

[@michaelwiggan7437]

Two My Favorites from Amy Winehouse: "Love Is Losing Game" ..&.. "Just Friends" ... her documentary is a good watch too & so sad.

[@LaurenLawDawg]

Nas and Jr Gong (Damian Marley) made an album together called DISTANT RELATIVES..... It's a masterpiece in every way.... Check it out!

[@patrickwilliam8060]

You and your dad should watch nas perform illmatic at the Kennedy Center with the live orchestra

[@KINGJUDAH099]

Nas & Amy also have the same Birthday

[@HipHop_187]

Amazing song

[@wtfdoiknow6214]

I Might just be rlly bored but I’ve binged watched a lot of your videos for some reason lol keep it up 😂

[@marshas6295]

This album is a favorite of mine. I think you and dad would enjoy Maxwell.

[@montrishabethea331]

son u know good music!!

[@PhanoftheShow]

you should do a few more tracks from this album, Roses, Bye Baby, Stay, Reach Out, The Don (rip Heavy D)….along with Cherry Wine these are probably the best tracks on the album

[@David-wm6ti]

Great song

[@spidermonkey304]

This album was dope

[@Kingmaly42]

Please do “drunk by myself” by Nas from lost tapes, y’all will love to do a reaction from that album, it’s so so deep you have to do that song please

[@blister9366]

She wrote that for him and he rapped over it when she died. He didn't know it was written for him.

[@almostremembered]

Hey I recommended this one! I'm sure others did, too. Great song.

[@Wave02Z]

The album cover is Nas holding his ex wife (Kelis) wedding dress. The story goes when she left their house, this dress was the only thing she left behind

[@emsee7602]

Nas and Amy also share the same birthday September 14th.

[@patrickwilliam8060]

One of the best songs on a great album

[@ryancortes6873]

Some nas songs you guys would love , purple, drunk by myself from the lost tapes. Undying love from I am, one of the best story telling rap songs of all time.

[@simiraburley7205]

Great album! The green dress is his ex wife, Kelis’ wedding dress. Talking about his divorce and loss of friend, Amy. No matter what, life is good.

[@G-reg313]

This is when you have the top down on your car, and just coasting with no worries.

[@frontroom]

Agreed!

[@marshas6295]

I think you and your dad would enjoy Nas, Live from the Kennedy Center with The National Symphony Orchestra. It’s live performance with documentary style behind the scenes footage on prime video

[@bobbybyrd1236]

Pops said “just rollin along” thats nas pops. The human embodiment of hip hop

[@Browsery]

You guys should check out “Wrote My Way Out” ft Nas, Dave East, Aloe Blacc and Lin Manual Miranda who wrote Hamilton. I think you guys would love it!

[@StrosB4Hos]

Nas and Amy both released songs the same year that used the same sample and were both produced by Salaam Remi. Nas - Made U Look and Amy Winehouse - In My Bed.

[@missgigip]

Haha I just commented the same thing