Danger Mouse & Black Thought - CHEAT CODES - FIRST REACTION/REVIEW!

An absolute stormer of a record from the super producer and elite-tier MC, with a strong roster of features. Not many reaction channels would cover this... you know why you're here!
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[@cencererichardson6704]

First time hearing a full Black Thought album. I now understand why he is regarded so highly. Phenomenal record

[@laranja5678]

Listen to the roots

[@stijn8588]

Listen to Undun by The Roots. One of my favorite albums ever and the production is comparable

[@Kyle_Evers]

I just listened to Belize for the first time and I dont care to admit it but Im sitting here crying. I really do miss Doom. He was so special and hearing him like this really hit different in a way I cant describe. RIP Supervillain

[@MisterBrimm]

That music really makes it seem like DOOM's final word before he rides off into the sunset.

[@sunboy7774]

0:15 Sometimes 1:31 Cheat Codes 2:36 The Darkest Part (Ft. Kid Sister & Raekwon) 4:26 No Gold Teeth 5:36 Because (Ft. Dylan Cartlidge, Joey Bada$$ & Russ) 9:31 Belize (Ft. MF DOOM) 11:44 Aquamarine (Ft. Michael Kiwanuka) 13:46 Identical Deaths 15:05 Strangers (Ft. A$AP Rocky & Run The Jewels) 17:12 Close to Famous 18:18 Saltwater (Ft. Conway the Machine) 19:57 Violas and Lupitas

[@enzyme3254]

Why did Jon put “Birthday Suit” for “Cheat Codes”? 😂

[@sunboy7774]

@@enzyme3254 Idk, I was confused as well 😂

[@justsomejusstsome8994]

Aquamarine is MAGNIFICENT

[@insaneheat2994]

Agreed. Amazing track. 👏

[@fabianz6336]

Such a dope record! Black Thought one of the goats. Undeniable talent.

[@NilsWendelboNyre]

So underrated!

[@jasonschon8007]

Black Thought is the greatest rapper that’s ever lived. Period. No other opinion needed. 💙

[@joebarnum5098]

@@jasonschon8007 honestly pretty fucking valid

[@fernandoreyes680]

My expectations for this album were really high and it still impressed me. AOTY easily. Black Thought just keeps proving why he's one of the GOATs

[@laranja5678]

Not easily, but a contender. We been knowing black thought one of the goats since like 20 years back, man been releasing good shit for 30 years now

[@fernandoreyes680]

@@laranja5678 easily for me

[@laranja5678]

@@fernandoreyes680 dont care

[@fernandoreyes680]

@@laranja5678 cared enough to give your opinion

[@laranja5678]

@@fernandoreyes680 not a opinion, just correcting you

[@conzzy69]

sending my love for you Jon

[@khalebmunene585]

I swear the instrumentals slap hard..danger mouse killed it

[@Jackk7777]

Jon I really appreciate you doing these reactions even though you know it’s not going to get massive numbers, the journey you’ve been on and how much you’ve grown to love and understand hip hop is special, I’ve been here the whole time and I’m proud, thanks Jon

[@bensnyder9776]

NO WAY!!! Barely anyone has reacted to this meanwhile I’ve listened to the album like 20x already😭 Easy AOTY contender for me, everything about this album is so damn good. The Darkest Part hook sounds straight out of the 70’s, kinda reminds me of Dark Fantasy also. Aquamarine is a SOTY contender for me, so beautiful. And Strangers is so fucking hard. Jon you are the goat 🐐 Edit: I made it

[@aronrodrigo8366]

same. its my rap AOTY

[@justsomejusstsome8994]

Any album with Aquamarine on it would be a top 10 AOTY contender nevermind the rest of the songs lmao. That song is a cheat code.

[@TheMixCurator]

Haven't been this blown away by a rap record since Madvillainy (18 damn years ago now)

[@today05]

no wonder for there are no reviews because there are barely any annotations on genius, so these mastermind reviewers have nothing to read out and present like it was their own idea :D

[@tfe5956]

Hahaha same, until JID dropped I had this one only on repeat and I felt like noone else was on it

[@aronrodrigo8366]

Appreciate this Jon. Not many will react to this but you a real one. Also take care of your health and be safe 🙏

[@jacobleverett8339]

Been here ever since he broke away from rock reacts. It’s been a big journey

[@vickjr98]

@@jacobleverett8339 can't believe he's a full-fledged Hip Hop head now lol

[@transfo47]

@@vickjr98 He always was, he talks about listening to hip-hop in the early oughts.

[@jordankenny3766]

Hey Jon, I too suffer from really bad health anxiety so I completely understand how debilitating it can be and how trapped in your own thoughts it can make you feel, hope the medication helps you out. Great video as always.

[@Noah-mj9yx]

quietly one of the best albums of the year. hope this gets more recognition bc i'd hate for it to fall under the radar for people

[@stevev7068]

Listened to this album yesterday and holy moly. Absolutely incredible. Top 3 for me this year. Also take care of yourself Jon, I’m going through something similar. You’re not alone bro❤️

[@MikeIHateItHere]

Black Thought teaches other rappers how to think! This album is nothing but banger after banger! And they gifted us with more DOOM! One of my fav lines “I be over seventy, flippin the script regularly Know the L holder bout to be you instead of me Why? Cause you a Dick Head, I’m a Dick Gregory”

[@transfo47]

Also it feels like the intro to "Violas and Lupitas" is Black Thought speaking about being underground.

[@MannyLoxx2010]

The album is pure fire!! One of my favorite albums of 2022 with Kendrick's and Joey's albums! The early 1970s psychedelic rock, soul, funk and jazz instrumentals is what stands out for me on top of the lyrics!!

[@Oldschoolrap91]

I totally agree. Couldn’t have said it any better.

[@thegigamaster8476]

Any thoughts on Denzel's album?

[@Chunkybutt420]

@@thegigamaster8476 Denzel had the best album imo last year but this is an close , went to the mmwsyf tour and it was insane

[@Chunkybutt420]

@@thegigamaster8476 mme**

[@DaksiO]

Keep it up, man! Everything will be better tomorrow. Love your reactions! Greetings from Mexico.

[@justsomejusstsome8994]

Qiubo compadre mexicano 💪🏽😎

[@randersonbeckett5144]

Danger Mouse put his whole foot into this production and BT always has the bars in tuck.

[@Spectre0799]

We're all with you and here for you brother ♥ It will get better and we all truly hope you get the results you desire from the meds. It's amazing that you're taking care of yourself and seeking treatment, very big of you. Stay strong

[@aidanniland8848]

Love this john, black thought is one of the best and needs recognition🙌

[@zestymashup7645]

Probably my favorite of the year. Sounds like nothing else in Hip Hop right now. I could see dangermouse becoming the biggest producer in hiphop over the coming years if thats what he chooses to do.

[@antozoo]

absolutely didnt think this would be that good, but tbh and as a HUGE joey and denzel fan, i'm starting to believe that CHEAT CODES is above MMESYF and 2000 in the AOTY conversation crazy album, litterally no skip, so pure

[@wonderwatchesYt]

Cheat Codes is great, but MMESYF is more versatile imo. But this project is up there.

[@ryanbarber2945]

@@wonderwatchesYt more versatile doesn’t mean better cheat codes has better production rapping and consistency

[@wonderwatchesYt]

@@ryanbarber2945 I’ll give it the rapping aspect, but there are plenty of projects with production that sound just like this. This is Thoughts bread and butter, as for Denzel, he manages to change and mature his sound on this album. The variety of production and performances on melt makes it superior, but that’s my OPINION tho.

[@ryanbarber2945]

@@wonderwatchesYt the production does not sound like much else in 2022 😂 and even if it did classic production is going to sound better than Denzel’s type with the exception of songs like walkin and melt session

[@wonderwatchesYt]

@@ryanbarber2945 bro have you not heard a Madlib or Alchemist collab projection from like the last ten years??? Thought and Mouse didn’t do anything new. MMESYF > CC

[@dastrola9671]

Can't wait to listen to this project but not calling it 'Dangerous Thought' is a crime

[@Slave4urself]

a bit corny

[@jakecowley5726]

It was originally going to be called 'Dangerous Thoughts' when the project first began production before it was shelved in the mid to late 2000's.

[@samn90834]

@@jakecowley5726 do you how many of the songs on this track were on the original shelved project?

[@oceandumpster5527]

@@samn90834 dooms verse was from danger doom

[@samn90834]

@@oceandumpster5527 yep, recognised it as soon as I heard the song, was a little disappointed it wasn’t a fresh Doom verse but it’s a great verse and song for sure

[@insaneheat2994]

This is exactly why I'm subbed and always will be. You react to the best rappers alive. Lupe now Black Thought. ❤️

[@nazardovhyy5642]

Thanks to this channel I found this unbelievable record. And every feeling that Jon described it's amazing how it connected with me in the same way, song after song, from start till finish. I also agree that in an ideal and just world, this should have been the most spoken record with 10x platinum status at least

[@nateallen8639]

This album was everything. Belize with MF Doom one of my songs of the year. Incredible record.

[@eyeciv]

its sad to see that an album this good will never get the listens it deserves

[@fernanduau]

bro i thought i wasn’t gonna find a reaction video of this album. you are the best fr

[@deensyed786]

Yes finally this record is getting its respect

[@impracesive]

I made it. This album was a masterclass in both production and lyricism as an art form.

[@rezaghadimi6630]

You know an album is great when some songs in it make you sad when they end cuz you know you cant ever hear them for the first time again

[@gabrielherman8930]

Yessss Jon!! wasn’t sure if you were gonna react to this one but it’s so good

[@dahnuusj125]

This came out of nowhere, spinned 10 times already today, no skips and such a good listen throughout. It's between this and It's Almost Dry for rap album of the year for me.

[@YesThisIsJamesWier]

I have been listening to this non stop, it’s so good

[@pierobattelli]

So glad you got to this album JD! Black Thought somehow just keeps on getting better, sublime production and features, just an over all amazing album that is being overlooked by far too many people!

[@seanjjpaul]

Jon your king for this review. Everyone else is just worried about the views. Your longevity comes from doing the best of the best musically.

[@sanchittiwari7690]

THIS is the AOTY for me and literally nobody is talking about this album

[@pesukarhu9500]

Listened this album only last week and have to say it's so amazing.

[@NubdubCrypto]

Love the honesty and sharing what your going through. Fantastic video John keep being you man ❤️

[@wotcanary7282]

Aquamarine (Ft. Michael Kiwanuka) sounds like it was produced straight out of Bristol

[@ben9467]

"I walk around with the iron for any wrinkle in time." god damn

[@austinlong1063]

Jon you are the GOAT of album reactions!!

[@michaell.376]

Much love to you JD, always know you’re hear for the real rap and that why we come back! First listening experience for this album is amazing man can’t help but hold it up as one of if not the AOTY

[@michaell.376]

We made it 🫡

[@joetyler5816]

album of the year tbh

[@mattmearn4667]

Made it! What an album

[@theyhateandrew8529]

Flawless front to back

[@stephonehandy2735]

So glad you showed this album some love! And I hope you're feeling better btw. I can't relate personally, but I know it can be tricky to find the right medication for anxiety. I'm curious if you've reacted to Tobe Nwigwe's videos on any of your platforms? He has a lot of quotable lines and a pretty dope aesthetic! His collaboration with Black Thought and Royce is one of my favorites. Anyway, keep up the good work bro! I made it btw.

[@splazshed]

Yes, I'd love to see Jon react to some Tobe Nwigwe!

[@bartbreukels5429]

My personal album of the year, didnt think you would react to it, dope!

[@brandonhiebert2012]

Thanks for the amazing reaction! I thought of you as I was listening to it. Sorry that things have been rough! Oh my goodness this album. I thought I knew what my favourites of the year were but this blowing my mind. I totally agree that it feels like discovering a classic album. Crazy that we are getting this in 2022.

[@mcmayoo_]

from watching other videos of yours it’s pretty clear that on every other one you’re actually trying to understand and review the songs but on this one you’re just vibing to a genre you love

[@LPolpi]

I Made it man - no, we Made it. What a masterpiece really 🤯

[@jfulton2852]

Appreciate you sharing your mentals mate. This is great album to get going again. Hang in there fella

[@calmarsden8692]

Unbelievable album. Unrivalled level of groove and culture coming off of this, sounds like you’re taking a tour through a hip-hop museum

[@spfilmviewers5629]

I made it! Man, I don't think I would have come across this record if if wasn't for you doing this reaction. And what a gem this is!

[@peterpupovac6562]

Appreciate you as always Jon doing this masterful album for the culture, I’m glad it could bring some light to a dark time in your life

[@boucledenuit5551]

This is greatness. I want a Black Thought & Nas album. Then we can die in peace.

[@saif_shahid1]

these 2 mfs dropped classics at age 49

[@ringer1324]

Amazing album.

[@MinePro2013]

Happy early birthday Jon! I hadn’t heard this until I saw your video which inspired me to check it out, this doesn’t belong in the top 5 it belongs in a museum for generations to enjoy!

[@ThatGamingGuyfromthe70s]

In 2022 nothing comes close to this masterpiece. It sits alongside Blackmoon -Enta Da Stage and Hardknocks - School of Hardknocks as one of my top 3 lp's.

[@Oldschoolrap91]

I made it bro. Thanks for an amazing reaction to súper project. Wow. Incredible production by Danger Mouse and what a performance by Black Thought. I’m about to say instant classic. 🔥

[@landojune]

I’ve been watching for over a year. Watching your channel has been a staple during my week. Really glad you made a video reacting to this album. Black Thought and Danger Mouse gave us a special gift with this one. Happy to vibe to this. Wishing you well JD.

[@jackal_bmc]

Been looking for a channel to vibe with.... Let's go

[@sarathiarasan1722]

First watch instantly sucribed. Only real ones know true music

[@seanjjpaul]

Soooo happy you did this review. Black Thought deserves all the praise. This album is amazing and one of the best of the year!

[@jasonbaker3469]

this is seriously my AOTY its so well done and so well produced and that outro beat almost had me in tears. ur a walking W jon and godspeed on your health and your wellbeing thank you for being one of the most diverse and intriguing reviewers out there

[@1ballknower194]

I really want to thank you for taking the time to post a reaction to this absolutely amazing album despite knowing views wouldn't do too hot for this

[@ryanmcauliffe717]

You the fucking man. This album is a masterpiece. These beats are so perfect for Black Thought. Feels like a real early 90's New York classic hip hop beats mixed with a Rza touch and some soul.

[@jonathanmiller1718]

Don't push yourself too hard man. Love your channel, take care of yourself and feel better

[@niallhowlett5215]

Made it, glad to wait for the reaction for my first listen and it blew me away. Stay mentally strong because you mean the world to your subs. Top G

[@ChiefJeev]

Been waiting on this reaction since it dropped

[@andremackron9827]

What you said about wanting to have a real first listen I totally agree it’s the best and I loved this reaction I wouldn’t mind at all if u kept doing this the genuine reactions are my favourite ones

[@andremackron9827]

I made it

[@nialllyden523]

Sending blessings and love as always Jon ❤️ we keep moving forward

[@hankhill1212]

You are like the ultimate DOOM reaction guy. How you have not done Born Like this is Beyond me.

[@gsorestes9933]

YESSS! Thank you for doing this album! It hasn't even been a week and it's already in my top 5 of the year, and that's no easy feat considering how good the music has been this year

[@thylambsauce]

I really appreciate your honesty and openness in this one John. We all wish the best for you and to feel better soon!! I made it

[@justinbonilla6961]

I MADE IT GANG! Never missed a reaction since Rock React. Much love from Cali.

[@mikaeil1043]

Thanks for doing this, it was wonderful to watch

[@tshegi_b]

jon denton and lost in vegas are the two greatest music reaction channels of all time.

[@joemomma6317]

Ngl you a real one for doing this one 🔥

[@daysbeforecollege9193]

thanks for giving us a review through your own personal storm jon! especially a album that deserves so much more attention. it really does mean alot to us. hope all gets better thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@sjurkvam6841]

Made it! Hope you get well soon!

[@derory05]

made it jon, loved this LP so fucking much and need more niche reactions like this asap

[@drdry698]

Hope you fell a lot better soon mate, take a break if needed don't feel pressured to always put out content, love what u do!!!!

[@u.u.u9969]

This that music playing in the background while playing Madden.

[@philippecareau7554]

Jon gets it, what a record! AOTY 🔥

[@Since75]

Jon, just wanted to show support on your health challenges. Thanks for sharing. I’m sure there are others going through something similar that may feel a bit better today knowing they aren’t alone. Also, another great review of an awesome album. Probably gonna end up in my top 10 too!

[@rustnotna7826]

I subscribed because of your rant during Close to Famous. Proud to be part of the team. Album of the year. 215

[@allthispainisanillusion]

shoutout to jon hope you feel better man 🤞🏼❤️

[@Jimmy-es8bc]

I didn't even know this album was out. Thank you for doing this video and putting me on to it. I remember buying a bootleg pressing of The Grey Album back in the day and shit was fire. Danger Mouse and Gemini dropped a classic back in the day too. And that Gnarls Barkley album was fire. Black Thought doesn't even need his credits listing off - top 5 emcees of all time.

[@KaisTestKitchen1]

This is a huge AOTY contender for me

[@mohebanwari1832]

this album front to back 10/10. Immaculate. And that identical Deaths does something to me man...

[@luisdaprodigy2208]

Jon, was listening at work, had no idea you were feeling like shit. I pray you find a way to break through the anxiety, maybe even without the necessity of meds.

[@VincentEngelmann-t4g]

This aged so well my favorite album this decade

[@antsteele871]

Aquamarine my song of the year

[@rthqwaik]

WE made it, salute 🙌

[@joshprasad187]

Madlib n Quest style production.. love it!

[@murtaghj]

Thank you Danger Mouse & Black Thought. Needed this right now. Just wow. Great reaction man! Be well

[@omegastar004]

Let’s have you do some more classics.. like the first gangstar compilation

[@extra6268]

Thank you for covering this perfect album, you are absolutely right!

[@spiritgamer234]

I made it. This record beat mr morale as my rap album of the year so far. Actually unreal.