Former Boyband Member Reacts BTS - Mic Drop (AOKI Remix)

[@cindybee9270]

Mic Drop was released Nov 2017, so it’s around 6 years old. If I remember correctly, it was inspired by one of Obama;s speeches where he drops the mic.

[@frofro7134]

No it was not inspired obama

[@mandeefarley1399]

@@frofro7134Actually, it was. RM said so in an interview.

[@pennypokey]

The Live performance you referred to was their free Busan concert the most recent 1 & that was the 1st time performing Run BTS & they killed it! I love watching Vs intensity especially but they all put in 200%!❤ 💜

[@wandalewis5097]

They wrote this for all the haters and the way they were treated in the past. Love this song

[@ieda-snhs4363]

LOUDER THAN BOMBS AUDIO VERSION PLEASEEEEE

[@catofthecanals5562]

YES!!!!!!!- Please..... You'll love this one and geek out diving into the files, it will be so much fun- Can't wait..

[@jenniezhang3526]

@@catofthecanals5562where do you find audio files

[@kenzadouaa1413]

Mic drop is so iconic it's one of my first ever BTS song to listen to and it's one of my favourites 😍💜💜

[@amytakiguchi4390]

You're enthusiasm checking out the audio files is fun. I'm interested in your breakdown of Jimin's Lie. Listen to it first. Then break it down. There is so much going on. Look for the version by Docskim. He was the original producer, but felt it could have been done better, so he redid it because it was his mom's favorite. There is no MV, only Jimin dancing to it live, which is fantastic!

[@Lovmyself]

When you said listen to it first you meant during the reaction right? (Were you saying you don't need to watch a first reaction to it, I doubt it?)

[@amytakiguchi4390]

@SY-fp6ng Yes, listen to the song from Starr to finish to get the whole experience, then go back to the parts he wants to break down.

[@riomochi4798]

Lie is such a great song

[@Cesia_B]

I love how he had the whole mic drop experience 😂 no matter who you are you always jam to this song! 🕺🏻

[@sjm5750]

Please continue to do the audio file breakdown. It's different from other reactions. I am very curious about the Louder Than Bombs audio file because the sound is truly different and their vocals in it are amazing. I'd be interested to know if in your opinion autotune is used in that song. No MV or live performance, but it's voted #1 most favorite song in the fandom that we want to see BTS perform. So, it's a well loved song and it's also newer from their Map of the Soul album released in 2020.

[@rebecacarrillo1797]

You nerding over music is cool, you're wiggling and smiling :)

[@JeonJungkook-wr4yr]

Steve Aoki did so fantastic with the Beat hes a genius and he also did a few of their songs as well.

[@paulagrave9516]

I love to learn about those almost hidden sounds, most of the times we miss during the simple appreciation of the song. Thank you. I again, suggest the special Louder than Bombs song.

[@davidaliciapx353]

Yes please

[@wildlotus4339]

The live performance at MAMA 2017 with a slice of Cypher 4 at the beginning is crazy awesome.

[@margaret7504]

Yesssss

[@ayhenbuenaflor3709]

that's my favorite MAMA performance 😍

[@Brightday-06]

This is the anthem for me. They chewed, ate, and spit it to the haters 👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻 Love you BTS, love each member and waiting for their return 🙏💜

[@cherylloper7320]

Yes that was JK when you questioned who. Those stories they always tell no matter the song. It's pretty darn sad that to get an amazing song like Mic Drop, that they had to suffer first. Still incredible to me the parts that you point out that make the whole!!! Pretty darn cool!❤ P.S. I sent(Msngr) you a link to Spring Day acapella by the guys....pretty cool!

[@JackInTheBox0294]

Finally he recognized him after some videos🙄

[@Keikogir1]

Nathan, thank you for your reaction to Mic Drop w/Steve Aoki. I discovered BTS during the pandemic. This version was one of my favorites. So happy you did an audio breakdown. Keep it up! 🤙🏼

[@tanyaseeley9867]

NOT boring!! Love your explanations along with your enjoyment of BTS! Jungkook does a lot of the backing vocals so as a result he is able to sing most of the parts of most of their songs. When a member has been sick or injured, Jungkook often will sing their part in live performances. He can even mimic their styles. You should watch the performance of Ddaeng when Jungkook raps RM's part. Or the performance of Best of Me when he raps Yoongi's part.

[@JackInTheBox0294]

Yes

[@7474cv]

fyi 1 of the inspiration for the song was rm watching president obama's speech to congress & national press club where he dropped the mic at the end of his speech.

[@kettylopezmarenco3317]

So cool hear it like this!! You would love louder than boombs

[@raginfreckles4650]

I love the "dissection" of sounds you're making, it makes me appreciate Mic Drop even more. Borahae! 💜

[@NathanWalters]

Thank you!!

[@Diridi666]

it would be so cool to see you react to some of their earlier songs like No More Dream, Boy in love, Danger and others

[@rjbirmingham]

like the new intro - when we getting new music from you? - the guys in hoods are the haters throwing shade - the song is their response to the one throwing shade

[@euniceazarraga2406]

I love watching your reactions highlighting the technicalities and techniques they might be using. Mic Drop was the song that got me hooked with BTS. It’s the first song I heard from them. They got me at Mic Drop 😂😅

[@angeladavis7797]

It’s actually a pan flute that you are hearing.

[@endoraismygma]

This MV started me on my BTS journey. Steve Aoki still loves these guys and is so proud of this Mix. He has an entire room dedicated to BTS 💜

[@kryptonia5095]

Wow, I really enjoyed the breakdown of this track. Thank you, didn’t think I had room to love the song even more. 🫶

[@Daisemiin]

Love this Remix and video but honestly cant tell it from the original. I have no ear for music but watching you break it down is interesting. Would have liked to see you compare them so I could see what is different. It IS sad that the boys had to suffer so much all those years to get noticed and get to be where they are, but it also made them grow and grow together into a tight family. Makes me feel bad to think how hard they had it but also glad because otherwise we might not have Suga today, let alone so much incredible music.

[@sasilathashajimon]

Really enjoying these reactions❤.Thanks. When you dissect the songs with the audio files, its really cool to know about the instrumental techniques behind it. Each time getting curious on what song would be the next you are going to react with.😊😊 They really slapped their haters through this song.❤❤

[@leigh2604]

Oh,I love this song!!!!!! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@nathalie8303]

First song I’ve fully heard of BTS! Still one of my favorites… This version with Steve Aoki is awesome. The lyrics against the haters are dope… And just love your analysis. Thanks 😊

[@NathanWalters]

Thank you!!

[@JackInTheBox0294]

My favorite is original version😊

[@pittonia9902]

You can check out SAVE ME 🔥

[@PurpleBias7]

I really enjoyed this reaction! So glad you are enjoying this community. Blessings!💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@jujuskfacct]

Love how you break it down and how excited you are when they do something new to you

[@julieduong6571]

they look so Young (5:24-5:26) their age (🇺🇸 VrZn) when Mv came out (11/2017) Jin 24 (12/1992) Suga 24 (3/1993) Jhope/Rm 23 (2/1994...9/1994) Jimin 22 (10/1995) V 21(12/1995) Jk 20 (9/1997)

[@daynajacob6312]

This is the studio version of the performance you saw before. Thanks for your reaction and break down. I love that I can hear things I haven't before- like what you called the organ. That's really cool. I can hear it now. One of the small things I thought was cool about the mv is that after rm's verse there seems to be a mirror behind JK but it's not reflecting any camera/ crew/ other members who eventually join him so it's like who is recording him. lol. There is actually no mirror. JK just did it twice. 😆

[@JackInTheBox0294]

Its magic of camera and operators)

[@evycc4772]

Enhypen " Sweet venom "....TXT " Chasing that feeling ".. Thanks Nathan

[@fi0rella]

@ 22.03 I don't just like that, I love that! the only type of dissections I'll ever be interested in, I love it

[@wanzliepariat4024]

Hello Nathan You should definitely do a reaction on louder than bomb I think you would love it.. Please try to check the BTS interview its fun I think you will love it

[@lindseyward6421]

I do believe they performed the original version on the live version you saw. Army, correct me if I'm wrong. The biggest change is the remix has alot of English lyrics. English is mixed in more in the chorus and RM's rap.

[@ellenw6090]

Omg not a member of Plus One reacting to BTS! I think your CDs are still in my old CD collection 😂. Glad you are enjoying BTS and I love these reactions with the track break downs, they’re a really unique way to react to BTS that is different from other channels

[@mariellehwang2269]

Have you reacted to Idol by BTS yet? There are sooooo many cool sounds (some are traditional Korean instrument sounds) in the background of that song, plus the hook is epic.

[@BOKUBOKU-444]

・リクエスト1 BTSのDionysusをお願いします💜彼らのこの曲のテーマや音も興味深いです。この曲には公式MVは無いので音源かライブ映像になります。 ・リクエスト2 save meと I’m fine です。 save meとi'm fineは対の曲になっていて、Save meとI'm fineは繋がっています。save meが「助けて」なのに対し、2年後のI'm fineでは「僕達はもう大丈夫」と変わっています。(意図的に作られています。)save meの音楽を逆再生するとI'm fineの曲になります💜 いつもありがとうございます とても楽しく拝見しています！

[@onemoredream2889]

I love these reactions so much. They’ve legit become part of my self care routine. 😂💜 Even if you don’t react to it, I hope at some point you go back and watch their debut song, No More Dream. It’s crazy how YOUNG they are.

[@HAzana27]

Yesss BTS 💜

[@dagmarbubolz7999]

I just vibe with the song but so interesting to hear all the little specialities with the sounds that I would otherwise not get

[@NathanWalters]

Thank you!

[@thanchanok02]

My always favorite song every time when I work out! 🏋️‍♀️😆 btw love your reaction 💜

[@Pseudo-wh7hg]

I really like this new version of reacting you're doing where you break the tracks down, it's really fun and makes me notice brand new things in tracks that I've listened to hundreds of times :)

[@pennypokey]

❤ I love Mic Drop! Its the Mic Drop mv i saw around 4 yrs ago that got me into BTS. 💜 I LOVE how you reacted here with breaking down the different sounds/production! Do your thing fella! 😊

[@jeanetteg8245]

Keep the deep dive going. Fun to tear it apart and check out the cogs and gears of the song! 💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@aricabezas1892]

BTS are unbelievable 💜

[@AmberlashMusic]

What a BANGER! Amazing song to do this deep dive with, there are SO many cool sonic elements in this song. Amazing music, lyrics, singing, rapping, dancing.. Mic Drop is so good. 💜

[@seemajaffer561]

Love this. Hope you do it with all their songs

[@EyeHeartJimin]

Oh this break down was sick! 🔥👏

[@MichelleTan-u6w]

Love your reaction! Their latest Mic Drop and Run BTS live performance @ BTS “Yet To Come” in Busan is legendary.

[@AngelaSealana]

This would be awesome with the original tracks and hearing Steve break it down. He's a really smart guy but also super chill 😜

[@Taraonrepeat]

Mic Drop is one of my favorite things in the universe! Great reaction! Thanks for dissecting it, I enjoyed that!

[@sandytaylor421]

Thank you great job !👏👏

[@AndieFlowers3]

It would be interesting if you hear the actual original mic drop song, without the remix. Some of us actually like it better!!! I appreciate this version but the original is so good!! Hope you can listen to it!! 💜💜💜

[@kasuni_0613]

Nathan lets go to bts concert in the future! you will love it.

[@fi0rella]

@ 9.29 yes, you're correct that's Kookie!

[@punchrocker101]

Mic Drop Live SNL performance isss 🔥🔥 my fave

[@stillwithyou7072]

Still up there as one of my original BTS and becoming ARMY favourites 💜

[@armymomot7931]

I super enjoy the software breakdowns !! You point out things I’ve never noticed!! 🎉💟👍🏻

[@Alex-mp8ro]

They are very intentional where and how and why they use autotune or allow its use (ie, Steve Aoki remix). BTS is highly skilled in production- particularly the rap line, pros before they even joined as trainees. Nothing sinister about it, same as with backtrack. Jimin’s “Set me free part 2” uses a crazy amount of autotune, inTEntiOnAlly. They don’t do anything by accident. On the other hand, check out live video of rap line spitting fire without any backtrack. That’s unheard of in United States LOL. You can play “Gotcha!” with autotune if that’s what makes you happy.

[@JackInTheBox0294]

Agreed about autotune in songs of jimin. Thats why i dont like when they use it without reasons. And thats why i dont like jimins song. Thanks to PDogg

[@Alex-mp8ro]

@@JackInTheBox0294 I am never wild about that amount and type of autotune, but I respect his decision, and as I said, he did it intentionally.

[@JackInTheBox0294]

@@Alex-mp8ro i dont respect doing it when i cant listen to it bc of bad sounding. For me bad sounding is red flag

[@Alex-mp8ro]

@@JackInTheBox0294 Understood. I don’t like it so much, but I came to understood more about why he did it, and that he chose to do it that way. It supports the theme of the song, and the message. I don’t spend a long time listening to it, to be honest, but OT7 as I support them all.

[@Irenebr2002]

❤❤❤ Excellent song, tremendous choreography by BTS, I love it, thanks for the reaction and analysis, I enjoyed it💜💜

[@shyiya8583]

This was the first full video that I watched that got me curious about BTS.

[@Alex-mp8ro]

LOL you say at 6:03 “a lot of rappers will do it,” the implication being that they need it. No. They’re doing it here for effect. They’re pretty savvy that way, in the studio.

[@Alex-mp8ro]

You say this as if you’re dropping some big industry secret and we’re supposed to be shocked. Hello?

[@feliciahager4447]

Is it the music video reaction, too?!

[@rizahanasa]

Love that drill down on the production.

[@fi0rella]

@ 16.33 I hate the autotne in Dynamite, I get it though! it's the texture BUT I hate it cause you can barely recognize their voices, it's a mess I'm sorry, personal opinion! Love Dynamite but I hate that mfking autotune. I love the autotune on MIC Drop though, with a passion lmao it serves it and it's an obvious effect used for the better

[@brelynn1236]

mic drop 🎤 🔥

[@HigherHeartWarriorChannel]

I loved this!❤

[@anneking4656]

There’s a special place in my heart for Mic Drop ~ it’s just so good. The song is incredible, and the video is a masterpiece. I enjoyed your breakdown & analysis. Just for fun, you should watch the dance practice for this one. It’s an extended version of the song, with extra back-up dancers. The choreo is, of course, spectacular. JHope’s moves are mind-blowing. I really don’t think Hobi has any bones in his body. He’s just made of liquid…that same silver stuff that the policeman from the movie The Terminator is made of…😊💜

[@betbs8793]

Live version!!🎉

[@downtownpjd]

I’m really enjoying your “break it down” videos!Thank you!😀

[@evelinrojas1116]

I really love these videos analyzing the sessions! please more like this!😱💜💜💜💜

[@thanchanok02]

I need more bts songs please 💜💜💜

[@rhomar0127]

This is cool. ‘Mic Drop’ is the only song I listen to from BTS. It even made to my top 5 on last year’s Spotify Wrapped. Grad to hear some producer’s perspective on a song.

[@catofthecanals5562]

Hello again, I really like your new intro. This was fun. Love this song, no matter how many times I've heard it.- Have a great day.

[@brenda6466]

Love the new intro!!💜

[@Hehehehehehe7]

Please react to LIVE Performance of MIC DROP, you'll Love it !!💟🔥✨

[@hjo4572]

Fun dive as always :)

[@iamammy66]

Вас очень интересно слушать и смотреть Спасибо!

[@fi0rella]

songs react to ehhh like a kid in the candy store what to chose first? lmao For Bangtan I'd say Dimple + Pied Piper live!!!!!!!! must warn you it's a one way road (spoiler alert: you'll love Jimin a bit more)

[@jangsy33]

Entertaining as always! I was waiting to hear your thoughts on Aoki’s contribution to this mix? Ideas??

[@priss123]

Muy buena reacción y análisis. Cariños y bendiciones para tu vida y familia,desde Chile 🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱💜

[@patty6661]

Hola Nathan, soy de Perú, me encantan tus análisis, por favor escucha JAMAIS VU y LOVE MAZE de BTS son mis favoritas. Otro grupo que gusta mucho es EXO mis temas favoritos son Cream Soda y Tempo. Gracias por tu trabajo, Saludos desde LIMA PERÚ

[@cherylclosson893]

That was cool Thanks

[@cindybee9270]

I wonder if that app could separate the Pentatonix vocals? You know they did a cover combining BTS' Butter and Dynamite.

[@bren222]

Nathan why dont you watch the making of their videos ,very inspiring 😊

[@elbarosacoronel3411]

💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@saucedoeve]

You should compare this to the original version.

[@TamaraSaldivar]

You should react to 'ON' kinetic manifesto film. It's an amazing song and performance, and one of my favorites

[@aprilrosesabido8311]

It's fun, Nate. 😅

[@NathanWalters]

Thank you!

[@butoolfatimah575]

IU REACTION!! HER ALBUM THE WINNING IS OUT NOW...U WOULD DEFINITELY LOVE IT❤

[@user-qd5gr8ql2w]

R u gonna react to V's solo songs yet ? 😊

[@kathymcguire8287]

❤😮😮😮❤

[@j.m9112]

I enjoyed your reaction!!! Please do the Lie by Jimin ❤

[@evycc4772]

Bts " lights ".. :)

[@thv_wsy]

y’all I’m early for once

[@Mbella354]

Hi Nate, you should try and check out Danger Mo Blue mix. It's really great! Have a Lovely Weekend...✌💜

[@naninina9001]

Nex BTS Laoder than boom 🙏❤