Dad hears Eminem "Stan" for the first time..

[@frontroom]

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[@ThatLazyOtakuVT]

should do evil twin next

[@NeoNeoNeo]

@@ThatLazyOtakuVT yes

[@nateenrushkomivinov2672]

You should do Joyner Lucas “I’m not racist”

[@screwylooygaming]

"Bad Guy" is a must, since it ties into this song.

[@screwylooygaming]

@Meds the way the albums tie together is just a masterpiece in lyricism .

[@coolyoutubename16]

This is one of the greatest songs of any genre, ever. Without even watching the video, just listening to it paints a movie in your mind. Creative genius

[@AGfrom83]

I remember hearing this on Trevor Nelson's radio show, when I was in school. And it blew me away.

[@coolyoutubename16]

@@AGfrom83 it's one of those songs that I wish I could hear again for the first time. I obviously loved it straight away but as like an 11 year old I didn't understand how brilliant it was.

[@sentosaco]

It's such an immensely powerful song. Takes me back and puts me right to where I am now at the same time.

[@onemillionpercent]

im not an em fan, but anyone knows this.. truth for real. and so influential as well

[@Lol-hs9nb]

Das cap, best song ever is Lil Pump - Gucci Gang

[@engi800]

if you listen closely the first verse stan is coherent and on speaks on beat, the second verse stan starts to speak off beat and by the third verse stan is completely off beat and sporadic- a masterpiece.

[@frontroom]

Yes, that’s so true! Thanks for the observation. - Kai’s dad

[@desiredrapfilms]

I literally just noticed this today!! And I’ve heard this song 100 times

[@noumenanoz8819]

Eminem is simply put a lyrical genius.

[@abbieedwards7]

Never noticed that before! So good!

[@augustusguap228]

@@desiredrapfilms that's eminem for ya. doesn't matter how much you dissect a song, if you listen to it a week later you're still gonna catch things you missed the first 15 times haha

[@liamtjarnlund1023]

My dad died when i was 13, so seeing this makes me happy! You guys seem to have such a good time together listening to music and talking about it. Cherish it!!! Its a beautiful thing!

[@andrewtateismydad006]

So did mine however I’m only 14 now and my dad loved Em

[@0x45Swims]

@@andrewtateismydad006stay strong man. It gets easier with time, promise.

[@alirezazimi]

Yeah exactly. My dad died when i was 13 too. Now i am 34. @frontroom Enjoy this relationship

[@elijahvictorica-of5ny]

Me seeing this fatherless since 7

[@frid7434]

my dad's been smoking for as long as i can remember and im always fearful that he's gonna drop dead at any moment of any day, sorry for your loss

[@ftbllguy2515]

This was one of the first songs to really address serious mental health issues at a time people were STILL embarrassed by them. It's such a real story and speaks to so many people that it's helped to open the door making mental health a more discussed topic.

[@ThwipThwipBoom]

true!

[@ftbllguy2515]

@bd4947 I mean respectfully I disagree...It's a song about a guy slowly becoming more and more obsessed/parasocially attached as he's losing his mind. I was alive when it was released, and I'm not sure you can speak for the entirety of the "culture" at the time. "Stan" debuted at 51 on the top 100 and went on pretty quickly to become a cultural phenomenon. I'm not sure why you think people's interpretation of Stan had such a direct impact on his career either or why certain things wouldn't of happened the way they did. He was far from downhill or becoming irrelevant as two years later he'd release "the eminem show" an album that I'd argue was much more popular than "recovery". Recovery is titled as such because he was literally on recovery for Vicadin and some other stuff, and was 10 years later, its not relevant in my eyes. Regardless the song ends with Eminem saying the guy should be seeking a mental health counselor in a sincere way. Stan is literally a combination of "stalker" + "fan", and if you don't think stalkers, alcoholics, or people with suicidal ideation have a mental health problem idk what to tell you.

[@evandercaldwell9993]

Yass!!

[@B_Midds]

Eminem doesn’t get enough credit for talking about it first

[@j3n1us]

@@ftbllguy2515how can u say Eminem’s mental was good just bcz he had successful albums.

[@Andy8888ism]

Hey dad, just want to say that you’re amazing. My dad has never tried to relate to me on this level. Ever. I have young children now and I aspire to be just like you. May not be your thing but making yourself available means everything. Your son is very lucky to have you. The world needs way more dads like you. Thank you.

[@ThwipThwipBoom]

agreed

[@SB50_]

Well put brother. From father to father..I always give my kids my undivided attention and even try to get into whatever they are interested in. I feel you bro. My pop could never show interest like this ever either..its always a stupid joke n says can u play these songs at your Wedding. Funny but when you hear it soo many times you just give up n basically have to bond on whatever they like. Like Baseball games where he falls asleep in 3rd inning lol.

[@TwinMama09]

I do same with my daughters and share my music with them.

[@loganboi962]

i relate to this msg never had a dad but a step pops and hes not a bad guy he treats my fam good but itd be nice to have a genuine father figure who even tries to relate to me.

[@timmygun795]

Andy mate, what if you made a greater effort to connect with your father? Could _you_ be more open and honest perhaps? If it's appropriate of course, the results might surprise you. I am painfully aware of how limited our time is, and that is where my message is coming from. Peace.

[@ErikTheViking92]

That moment at 9:24 is exactly why people show others the songs they grew up with. Him looking at his dad after the "ohhh boy.." comment with a smirk on his face shows you how much he enjoys seeing his father really feel this song. That's so precious. Legendary song, super cool reaction!

[@ObjectionHearsay]

Adored that part. 💯

[@Arverni_Ursi]

Dude, the goosebumps when he says " he's name was... he was you... Damn... " everytime !

[@sloud471]

ikr, i get goosebumps every time.

[@zaid12359]

Yeah, me too

[@mumblic]

Ditto !!

[@joelfrankel708]

I'm sure you've seen it, but at the end you see Stan in the reflection when the lightning strikes

[@llewellynbruiners1696]

I swear bro

[@maciejos39]

This song is a masterpiece, but your dad is a real treasure, how he feels, experiences songs, shows how sensitive he is. I wish you both a lot of happiness and good health. Keep doing it!

[@NoName-ql1wk]

Yeah what a good guy he is. I rarely speak to my Dad, I wish I had a relationship like this with anyone to be honest.

[@maciejos39]

@@NoName-ql1wk My dad died in a car accident when I was 3 months old. That's why I had no relationship with him. So, I can`t lecture you on that point also... but do know that I would give anything to meet and talk to my dad.

[@malonetg]

@@NoName-ql1wk its not too late to start one i lost my dad , we weren't close, but i wish he was still here so we can start bonding

[@DirtyJamesUK]

@@malonetg sadly some dads don't want it.

[@Hockey-gn2tj]

@@DirtyJamesUK my dads new boss purposely will go out of town for work 5 days a week and only spend two days with his kids who aren’t bonded to him 😢

[@TYSTYSTYS2000]

This is now OUR dad. What a legend of a human being. Love the videos fellas. Please keep it up 👍

[@KJAKey717]

Bros on that communism ts

[@induwaradesilva259]

❤

[@deebz1g8g]

Did you or your dad notice that after Eminem says damn, when he realises it was Stan, the lighting flashes and you see Stan looking at him through the window. I love that added element almost like he's still obessed with him even after death.

[@hypokritikal6895]

Bro, i dead watched this video so many times and until u said this i hadn't noticed this at all

[@chanj2109]

Yoooooooooo!!!!! I never noticed that!!!!

[@TheSoloENT]

Never ever noticed that and I never ever would have. God damn it hits so much harder this time around

[@heryprasetya153]

Damn, it make me goosebumps. After all year i hear this song, i never noticed that.

[@niksodope]

Or haunted by him, it's how I took it. Really good detail to put in there

[@hankthetank8039]

I know your dad would love to hear Mockingbird, it's the perfect next step in his discography concerning in terms of the progression in this Slim/Em story. You see the reality of his domestic situation behind the exaggerated accounts, and just how tragic, complicated and in ways beautiful it really is. He truly loves his children in spite of his fractured relationship, and wants them to make it through this messy stage in their early lives to become good people, but Eminem has to be a paternal figure from the sidelines, and the song is in many ways showing his hopes and his grief felt during the first two albums, the tragedy he can't express except through Slim.

[@SergioTorres-nt1xm]

Mockingbird will make him cry

[@jakovgjor4e]

@@SergioTorres-nt1xm Mockingbird + When I'm Gone in a single video maybe? There'll definitely be waterfalls.

[@heidi_d]

Definitely next!

[@keefee777]

@@jakovgjor4e Hailey's Song should be in there too

[@Justinwinkler81]

Let him get a little bit of this side of Marshall just to broaden his perspective of him.

[@tattoodude8946]

I love the side-eye you are giving your dad the whole time - classic "hoping he catches this part!". 😂

[@suzannebenton8329]

Hey there dad...as a listener from your musical era with kids of my own, I want to express my ultimate admiration for you and your thoughtful responses to this song.

[@frontroom]

Thanks, Suzanne!

[@6omni6draconian6]

🖤

[@randomfunz3319]

Are you jewish?

[@edek.7510]

@@randomfunz3319 no devlish

[@randomfunz3319]

@@edek.7510 thought so

[@beensavage390]

Dad almost cried and thats a testament to how amazingly this story is played out. It's visual even without the video. Amazing writing.

[@pwebb34]

He was definitely tearing up at the end of the song. Great to see :) That's how powerful this song and lyrics are.

[@dingledave306]

Dad said “oh boy” at the exact right time!!!

[@ginarch1rr]

I absolutely LOVE how you and your dad can BOND through this...through music. Yall both sit and discuss so many genre's of music. This is truly amazing. Yall are both going to remember this forever. God Bless you both. Oh and Perfect Song to show your dad.👍

[@jimmybobsap8729]

my dad and me bond on weed lol

[@injaye-game9014]

@@jimmybobsap8729 that good too

[@riyanizalafsanzani2835]

Cool dad

[@williamforsythe9180]

Hello beautiful are you single?

[@jayuk83]

It’s beautiful isn’t it? Look at the way he (sorry, I don’t know their names) looks at his dad and listens intently and respectfully to his opinion (and vice versa). It restores my faith in humanity.

[@gigga143]

Loved this reaction. BTW, Dido’s name is pronounced Dye-dough. This refrain for this song actually comes from the beginning of a love song of hers called Thank You.

[@edwardgoodwin9801]

A true fan

[@MNbenMN]

Ditto, lol

[@GIBBO4182]

@@malkaijaxynyou’re wrong

[@malkaijaxyn]

@@GIBBO4182 you are correct. My bad

[@poisonedchalice]

Love how they used such a sweet song sample for something so sinister.

[@stacyfortier4993]

I live Dido as well, this song was her original and Eminem did an excellent job making his own verses to it. Both excellent artists.

[@paynoattentionplease]

I actually saw Dido live in a small club before Stan came out and she mentioned "oh this song someone in the US asked to use and I was super flattered! This Eminem guy!" And yeah a month later Stan started getting play on the radio and blew up massively.

[@guigoinz112]

@@paynoattentionplease Damn, that sounds like a dope ass memory ngl 🔥

[@Mondaygnz]

Omg, did he just say, “he’s referencing ‘Kim’”? You and your dad are such a beautiful example of what’s possible with investing time in conversing with others.

[@frontroom]

Thanks Mandy. We’re having a great time, and the comments from our viewers are much appreciated!

[@chune4383]

He's right. He did reference Kim indeed

[@shiny-xx8076]

@@chune4383 he also referenced "My Name is"

[@dsmith33]

@@shiny-xx8076 yep there are multiple call backs to My Name Is (which took me 20 years to notice lol). In My Name Is Em says “I drank a fifth of vodka, dare me to drive?” which Stan mentions in the car. Later in My Name Is he says “tell my dad I slit his throat in this dream I had” which Stan also references with the line “I didn’t slit her throat, see I’m not like you.” That’s my absolute favorite thing about Em’s catalog. It doesn’t matter if you’ve heard a song 100 times you never know when the light bulb will randomly go off and you’ll say wow I’m an idiot how did I not catch that before lol

[@dsmith33]

@@chune4383 I suppose it all ties in now, but from the perspective of the song Stan couldn’t have been referencing a song that hadn’t been released yet but it’s crazy how many things Em has weaved throughout all his albums (i.e. “six minutes slim shady you’re on”, or just outright referencing specific songs like Guilty Conscience or the Columbine line on I’m Back)

[@iamdihan]

Stan was an absolute masterpiece. The video was great too to help visualise the story, I had that on repeat for the entire year when it came out.

[@hoopsx2695]

My favorite song of all time

[@lilme7052]

Your Dad is so intelligent and caring. What a great man.

[@dinab8073]

I agree seems like an awesome guy

[@richardmincer613]

Noone had to explain a bit of this to me the first time i heard it and i knew how to pronounce dido and i knew her song didnt even need a video to understand all of it the first time i heard it. He paints a very vivid picture. If he was actually intellingent he wouldn't have needed all that help. If you mean emotionally intelligent, then thats completely different. Being in touch with your emotions is not anything like knowledge intelligence. True intelligence is emotionless and purely logical.

[@igvideos1181]

One of em's greatest work...the last part where he says--"it was you" gives me goosebumps everytime...such a great work of art

[@joelfrankel708]

Forgetting the fact I'm a huge Em fan.....I just think it's really cool the relationship you seem to have with your Dad. That's awesome for both you!!

[@dysmissme7343]

Yeah 🙂🥲

[@lianalane6744]

He is an absolute genius a legend of our generation. Praised by all in the industry. That is impressive

[@michael43567]

this is the song tha separates Em from most hip hop artists imo. Absolute masterpiece. I love how he was able to expertly write from the pov of both an obsessed fan, then from himself essentially. 4 FULL verses, not the 1 or 2 verse bs nowadays

[@_Feanaro_]

Totally different genre but you saying that made me think of Chris Cornell when he did "I Promise It's Not Goodbye" - it's a poem a fan wrote, his daughter had cancer (I think) and he wrote the poem from his daughters perspective of "not saying goodbye, but this is the end for me" kinda. It's such a sad/beautiful song, I highly recommend it. He recorded it as a favor for the dad (and of course didn't include it on an album or anything - as to not make money from it, he did it just to do it for the dad) but you can find it on KZbin

[@cagnazzo82]

Technically Snoop, Biggie, and DMX had hits prior doing the same. But this is by far the most successful multi-POV song ever released. So that's credit to Em.

[@fsociety7494]

Very true statement. The fact is he has alot of song like that. Never love again, darkness, 25 to life, which are total double entendre throughout. bad guy (stan pt. 2) may have one of the best verses ever on the end. Absolute genius!

[@michael43567]

@@fsociety7494 also wrote from the pov of different rappers. He wrote Dr Dre's verse on "forget about Dre"

[@Earthtone330]

Probably the most accurate statement here. Imo, the songs success, credit to Em, was due to probably a 1 mil dollar budget and the ears of both white and black America, which is a huge number. The other artists, though creatively gifted for delivering originality, didn't hold the same crossover success.

[@theesaltines]

His impressions of Eminem's stuff is honestly so heartwarming because seeing someone from a completely different generation take Eminem's work at face value is just so rare and cool. Great video, keep up the good work. Everyone loves an awesome dad.

[@liesalllies]

My dad is older (75 currently) and has been into Em since he came out, my dad just loves all kinds of music and he passed that on to me.

[@lanitaadelrey]

This is one of the greatest songs ever made. The way he tells the story is just incredible.

[@bombpenguin29]

Cherish these moments man. And the fact that you have them on video forever is amazing.

[@ibanezman04]

Great reaction guys.. FYI, the song is a sample from Dido's (pronounced 'Died-oh') own song 'Thank You'. The chorus hook of 'Stan' is actually the opening few lines from Thank You. It was a massive hit in its own right, particularly here in the UK where she was huge in the early 2000's. Stan is a great example of how you can take a song and transform it from its original meaning. In Thank You the chorus provides the happy juxtaposition to the depressing nature of the verse lyrics. But take that away and make the depressing part the focus, Eminem then cleverly crafts the story of Stan around it... It is in my opinion one of the greatest uses of sampling in hip-hop history.

[@MateoMarine]

Yes, but I'd say "Thank You" rode the coattails of this song. Dido wouldn't have been prominent in the US without Stan.

[@ibanezman04]

@@MateoMarine I disagree, Thank You was already a big hit before Stan. Dido also had a couple other releases in the US both before and after Stan, so I think it's unfair to say she rode the coattails of the song. But regardless of what you think of her and her music, the point was that this is one of the most under appreciated and clever uses of a sample in hip-hop.

[@doitlikethis68r]

So happy someone commented on his pronunciation she’s not a fucking Pokémon

[@SoMixedUp]

Echoed what I wrote way better than I 😅😅. I’m not sure if he knew that but that may be why pops felt he’s heard this song before.

[@SteveJobIess]

@@ibanezman04 thank you came out in 1998. Never entered top 100 charts in uk or us (thus not even airing on the radio), until after stan in 2000, thank you peaked at #3. But regardless of the crap you made up, you have no idea what youre talking about.

[@mavers21]

I was in 7th/8th grade when this came out. Glad my parents let me listen to whatever music. Mom loved the chorus. RIP Mom

[@NitroKing1]

I’m sorry to hear that I hope you’re getting through it fine and you’re getting the support that you need

[@kelsokk7361]

this feels like watching a good memory . i like that you are able to sit with your dad and listen to music, feels good. enjoy your time

[@frontroom]

Thank you so much!

[@winterwaldo]

Love how immersed your pops gets into each one of these songs you show him, he really wants the full emotional experience of each one. Shout out that you guys can bond like this

[@augustkruck6061]

Honestly, this is one of the most amazing 'react' videos I've ever seen. It's not just one person listening to the song and saying 'yep, that was cool'. The way you both discussed how different aspects of the video and music and expression hit... The different things you both noticed, the things that weren't obvious to one, the things that weren't obvious to the other, the discussion about how the subject was handled, stuff that 'landed', the stuff that didn't 'land'.. This is without exception, one of the most in depth and most enjoyable 'react' videos I've ever seen. I qualify this by saying.. I'm not an eminiem fan. I was aware of this song before watching, and only clicked because I wanted some shit to listen to while I read more of a story I'm into. This conversation dragged me entirely out of the story I was reading, and into the discussion. Please do not stop. I will be watching more of your channel because of how much I loved the discussion and /actual reacting and thought and conversation/ that went into this 'react' video.

[@frontroom]

Really appreciate the time you took to post this long comment. And thank you for your kind words. (Kai’s dad)

[@skhetan1]

It's really cool how much care you take in working your dad through the song and generally how authentically you both communicate together

[@dysmissme7343]

Yeah It’s cool how they really speak to each other 💜

[@GoogleAccount00]

Dad is such an empath. ❤ 😊 The sweetest guy. ❤

[@_marlene]

this really is 1 of the tightest narratives in pop music, the writing and everything is fantastic. he's a great writer

[@kvg3973]

Did you...did you just say "pop" music? 🤨

[@elliotpalais6190]

​@@kvg3973lol

[@AximGaming]

@@kvg3973 pop stands for popular. hip hop is the single most popular genre of music these days. so hell yeah it's pop

[@kvg3973]

@@AximGaming Pop is a genre of music. So is hip-hop. Two very different genres, regardless of popularity. You're crazy if you think you can call hip-hop pop 💀

[@pwebb34]

@@kvg3973 Yeah that person is wild. Don't think I ever heard this on pop music radio back when it came out, but I had the CD so I wasn't really listening to the FM.

[@ТараБургустина]

Your dad def needs to get to know another side of Eminem, so I'd love to see some 'Mockingbird' and 'When I'm Gone' reactions ❤️‍🔥 Also, maybe, 'The Way I Am' :) Thank you

[@1stutterafter]

Toy soldiers would be great too

[@ТараБургустина]

@@1stutterafter absolutely

[@AdamChase87]

I would like to hear him listen to some of Ems new music like Darkness

[@clairebarnes1898]

Also I recommend Castle and Arose, they are two separate song but must be done together and listen to very end 💙💙

[@googlereviews9074]

Yes mockingbird is a must

[@MuddyTubMedia]

I still remember the way I felt the first time I heard Stan. I was probably 7 years old and it absolutely shocked my whole world. I remember telling everyone I knew about the song.

[@garionlegore4734]

There's absolutely way you understood the significance and brevity of this song at 7 years old...

[@MuddyTubMedia]

@@garionlegore4734 no definitely not. But the parts that I did understand blew my mind.

[@ponohawelu4608]

@@garionlegore4734 That's the amazing thing about really good art - music, books, movies, etc. It appeals on many levels. Often we'll have a song (or book or movie) that we loved in our younger years. As we age, we start understanding different things we hadn't noticed or hadn't understood.

[@JM7900]

You guys won me over. I love how you explain the context of the time and i LOVE how your dad views music. You have a beautiful relationship with your dad.

[@YeshuaIsLord7777]

That bass at the beginning. You can feel it. Sets the tone for the song. This song solidified Marshall as one of the GOATs. I don't think you will get a hip hop moment like this again. Perfect story telling. Perfect beat. perfect lyrics.

[@RandyVarela]

I heard this song thousands of times, but never went so deep to understand the whole story. Thank you guys for this video.

[@Markthenarc2]

I’m sorry but how could you not understand the story specially listening to it a thousand times… the sign is literally a story and birthed the word STAN the definition of the made word tells the story

[@daja7893]

@@Markthenarc2 A quick look at his account reveals that he isn’t from an English speaking country. When your mother tongue isn’t English you can hear an english song a thousand times and don’t even realise what’s it about.

[@mrparsnip1891]

@@Markthenarc2 not everyone speak english, relax

[@Markthenarc2]

@@mrparsnip1891 i feel like you don’t need to defend someone who typed a perfectly grammatical statement…. If he cared he’d say i thought it was about this…. People can speak more than one language you know that right

[@Markthenarc2]

@@mrparsnip1891 English isn’t my first language

[@maridepp53]

I watched this after being into Eminem the last couple of months. Very cool seeing a young guy sharing an interest with his dad who gives his full attention and states his honest feedback. You can see how much it means to the son and it touched me to the point of tears. If more boys (and girls) had a dad that took this kind of interest in their child, what a huge difference it would make in their lives.. and that would spread out to others. I got so much from listening to the conversation between the father and son which is both enthusiastic and respectful. What a lucky young guy to have a dad like this, I wish all kids did.

[@frontroom]

Thanks for your kind words!

[@KCohere33]

This video is like a movie in itself. So intense, well acted and with a powerful story.

[@Emobunneh]

Stan's brother at the funeral having dyed his hair and implying he was going down a similar path always freaked me out a bit. Also Stan's reflection haunting Eminem in the window when he's realizing that it was Stan that he heard about the news. I always felt that part was representing that irl the thought of fans doing something like this really haunted him. 😬 It's simplistic perhaps, but those things always got me. For Christmas they should react to the Christmas SNL parody of this song they did with with Pete Davidson 😅 edit: 🤔 the Elton John part might make more sense if he's seen the surprise award performance where Elton and Eminem performed. Also kind of an interesting part of music history there.

[@SkySouthern273]

You may not know this but there’s a sequel to the song called bad guy and that’s about Stan’s brother Matthew who’s grown up

[@Emobunneh]

@@SkySouthern273 🤩 Thank you so much I hadn't heard it!!

[@Liam95_]

@@SkySouthern273 Along with Stan, one of the greatest story-telling songs ever written.

[@gilbertmorales2848]

I love this channel so much. Listening to an analytical description of a song I have listened too for such a long time is so interesting. Music is a great form of art because you can engage with it intellectually and casually, and enjoy it either way. Plus it is easy to consume because you two are so entertaining to watch! watching your dads reaction and your excitement to explain what is going on is such a relatable feeling. Thank you for uploading great videos you guys!

[@frontroom]

Really appreciate your comments, Gilbert! More good stuff coming. - Kai’s dad

[@opalviking]

Kai- your song selection has had such a great progression! It’s obvious you put serious thought into the timeline of your songs and the channel as a whole Bravo!

[@jbanks9174]

100%

[@dayv4630]

Props to dad for listening and understanding...props to the son for including dad and wanting dad to learn. You guys are awesome. It's funny because age-wise, I'm definitely closer to dad...but generationally, musically, I'm closer to son.

[@theearlynovamber8295]

Your dad reminds me of mine. We both always got excited to show eachother music, even when I got into screamo as a teen, he took me to warped tour and we had a blast. Love seeing you both vibe ❤

[@eclipseworld]

The build up to this song was perfect. Appreciate the time and care you took prepare your pops for this.

[@TrillyTrills]

Em's storytelling is up pretty high in the list of rappers that do this. I love that your dad gets to see how impressive the writing in the genre is. With that said, The Coolest and The Cool by Lupe are very important listens.

[@kogrady2409]

So many incredible Lupe tracks!!. Kick, Push is another amazing storytelling track.

[@ginolovesu]

Dads reaction at the end questioning if Eminem reflects on the “Stan” character is an EXCELLENT segue into the song “The Way I Am”. I think your dad is kind of expecting Eminem to be sympathetic but his reaction when he hears the apathy and self fueled hatred will be gold.

[@JustSomeGuyWithAMustache886]

Yes absolutely

[@lesterhale]

Stan came out 20 years ago and is still a very popular and strong hip hop song. Eminem really came into his own with the Marshall Mathers LP.

[@rae14306]

The lyrics of this song are nothing short of brilliant… genius…. clever!!! ❤ I’m blown away no matter how many times I’ve heard this song before.

[@alanako4088]

I love these two, they seem so educated and looks like they have a great father and son relationship, I hope I can be like this when my son grows up ❤

[@elijahclink319]

One of the first high quality reaction channels I've seen in a while, really appreciate the professional formatting and genuine reactions, not just viewmongering.

[@SKN1763]

I just discovered your channel. After looking at quite a few of your videos, I was hoping you would play this one for your dad, because this one especially shows Eminem as a poet and not just a rapper. This is excellent!

[@frontroom]

Welcome aboard!

[@DJS-81]

The sequel to that track is called bad guy on the Marshall Mathers LP2. In my opinion it's an excellent point of view from the younger brother. A masterpiece of continued storytelling through albums.

[@DannyConcepts]

delete this your not supose to spoint its the younger brother

[@pumpkin6192]

This bot at your reply almost fooled me

[@ritamnath7265]

Everytime Dido started singing.... Soul came out of my body

[@MrMaddzkillz]

The way your father changed moods when the last verse is playing got to me. I can relate because the first time I listened to this song the same thing happened to me.

[@quickscope8034]

Mad respect for use the explicit version not like other channels did, show Eminem as he wrote the stuff is how it should be

[@juan2three6]

You can see how impactful and immersive the atmosphere he creates is. So insanely good.. loved this one

[@coraleahs]

I came across your video of Dad hearing Pac, Dear Mama. I am hooked, subscribed and showing all 4 of my kids!!

[@wyattcastro6590]

I love this channel. One of me and my late fathers greatest bonding activities was showing eachother music and sitting and listening to it. You've Gaines a subscriber for sure. Just watching you and your dad share this moment made me cry dude. I wish my father was still here so we could do shit like this. I appreciate you for putting these moments on video. Keep doing your thing

[@Marioisnotbald]

How late of a father

[@harmstrong5820]

Greetings from Germany. Just watched the Video and it made me remember how great this Song is and realise that I forgot how great it is. Had chills listening to it. Thanks for the Video. Love your connection

[@TootXB]

I know it's not groundbreaking to say it but this song is incredible. Not only is the story amazing, the delivery and the journey of emotions with each verse as the story continues is incredibly emotional and so easy to connect with. Add the video and you just have a perfect storm of genius.

[@paulnoone4834]

I'm from germany and when this song released I was 10 years old and didnt understand anything and never knew what this song was really about, but still listened to it every now and then. Now half a year ago I stumbled over it again on spotify, hits completely different now when you understand every last word in it.

[@aqua-mina]

In my 30’s and I realized that I have begun tuning out the newer music, as I always end up playing music from my younger years and even older classics. Anyway, I know this song by heart, good times.

[@MrLuisgaio]

This is one of my favourite Eminem songs ever for me because of the headspace I was in back in the nineties. This channel is kinda heart warming because of the way you twisted things around and are showing stuff to your dad. I wish I had such a relationship with my father. I want to be a father like this to my daughters.

[@richiezaa]

Maaaaan i Loved this. The way you and your father can share this together must be so much fun and educating. I can see that your father was moved and intrigued by this song. It sure pushes some buttons with peoples feelings and insight to rap music. Much love

[@wariocheats9701]

I say this every video but damn man. I live vicariously through your videos with your dad. Its such the opposite of the relationship I have with my father. I LOVE this channel

[@normacasini838]

You've got a need dad and a cool relationship---how fortunate you are; terrific video.

[@Elguapodelfuego]

Really soft spoken and well informed. You can tell that guy raised his son well .

[@ambassador2memphis]

Ive been waiting on this reaction for the longest

[@hoot772]

i love that you’re able to share your music interest with your dad and how your dad is very receptive. also they way you both communicate is amazing, immediate sub

[@etiennevogelproductions]

Wow wow wow! What a cool format you have!! Spending this kind of quality time with your dad , and having it on tape is worth gold! I love how your dad is interested in this music and takes his time to understand the music. Beautiful stuff man!

[@nito4401]

Thank you for doing this and for sharing your dad, it feels like he’s the internets dad and some of us need this 🙂

[@flyinv3663]

❤ you Guys! That's a fine young Man you had the chance to grow up with Dad. You did very good, apparently.

[@sus_beatz8559]

I love how he related the song with "dance with the devil". I didn't think about it but the storytelling aspect is exactly the same despite the topic being totally different. Both incredible songs

[@benjaminblakemore9704]

LOVE SEEING RHE SURPRISE IN KAI'S EYES WHEN HE REALISES HOW WELL HIS DAD UNDERSTANDS, EXCELLENT 👌

[@mendelity]

Stan is just a tearjerker, I would like to have you and your dad listen to it again like a revisit in a year or two

[@spdcrzy]

The progression from being an admirer to obsession to outright insanity has never been more well-articulated in a song IMO.

[@jeneraljax29]

How many songs do you know of that begin with a normal fan that turns insane lol

[@BoostedB18B1]

I'm a stan. I was born in st Joseph's hospital in Canada like him but the u.s. same name. We both went to Lincoln schools. . I have a gorgeous daughter. I tried to have the same bday as her n I was 6 days off. I named her Aaliyah. Which is Hailey backwards and adjusted. But also carries the two AA's from my name. Also respect to Aaliyah the singer. I'm from Hamilton Ontario. Steel town. 3 hours away from D Town. My ex Anna slit her wrists n tried to jump off a bridge while pregnant. I never got over that. I visited 19946 Dresden ave with my dad. It was burnt already. I just cried n felt so much emotion. You gotta call me man. I'm you're biggest fan.

[@BoostedB18B1]

I'm also just as old as Hailey. 26. Well she's 27 on Dec 25th. me and my Aaliyah celebrate our bdays together. 96 forever

[@BoostedB18B1]

@@jeneraljax29every one of mine

[@spdcrzy]

@@jeneraljax29 quite a few. But none have endured like this one has.

[@capped3185]

Your relationship with your dad is awesome man I hope to have that one day.

[@lesliedaniels3933]

I love y’all videos..I’m the age group of your dad so it’s nice to hear the comments and descriptions of the songs. My mom and I love the 70’s thru the 90’s…ALL MUSIC!! We don’t have a page but we do just like you and your Dad!! Thx for the channel!

[@JerzyXL]

I wish you guys had gone deeper into how Stan became so popular in pop culture as a term. As for your next Eminem song reaction, maybe go with The Way I Am since you referenced it in this video. Hopefully you guys do some tracks from The Eminem Show as well.

[@rand8527]

Curious since he said he was going to do exactly that after the song.

[@snowdjagha]

Highly anticipated one. I wanted your dad to react to this one for so long!

[@frontroom]

Hope you enjoyed, Tony! - Kai’s dad

[@snowdjagha]

@@frontroom I loved it. Your channel became one of my favourites lately.

[@kentoutcourt]

I've listened to Stan so many times and I know all the details. It's truly a masterpiece. However, I had never seen the video, and it struck me too. When your Dad's voice changed when the video ended, it kind of got my eyes wet. Thanks for that reaction vid.

[@niddoslav3825]

Absolute masterpiece of a song. Also love the live version with Elton John.

[@ShaunandVictoria]

I think from here with Eminem you take it to THE WAY I AM, as its from the same era, same album, and it might introduce your dad to the technical brilliance that is Eminem. The flow on that track is all time greatness. It will also depict the way the world perceived Eminem at that time, and how he dealt with the fame and its repercussions, given he was amongst the most well-known people walking the earth at that point in time. That was the peak of his popularity, and despite the fact that he had finally 'made it' far bigger than he could have ever imagined, it wasn't all roses and sunshine. Another great video boys.

[@carolinethompson6592]

My goodness guys you're taking me down good memories lane, when I thought life was hard and didn't realize the worst was yet to come. Thank yous for the videos, some things from the past weren't all bad, especially when it comes to music, in fact the past is how we got to here it's just that music hasn't necessarily gotten better, we just have more to choose from.

[@alexcasanova5668]

Doing a KZbin channel with your pops must be such a great experience! Continue the great work guys, God bless!

[@The_Funny_Fishstick]

Your dad has a great ear for music the fact that he doesn’t discriminate new genres and styles and can give a good honest look into it Also Ik you guys are loving that KZbin money based on the tans u guys got in this one😂

[@christopherevensen4942]

This is the first video of yours I've seen, and I just want to say I'm deeply touched by the wholesome nature of the father/son relationship you've exhibited here. My own father passes away within the last year; he was my role model and in many ways my closest friend. This kind of cultural exchange was exactly the kind of thing I had the privilege of experiencing during our time together. I grew up listening to my parents' favourite 20th century music, watching classic SNL, B&W shows and movies, Fry & Laurie, et cetera. In return, I introduced him to many media I resonated with. Watching Avatar: The Last Airbender together was especially momentous (he loved it). When he watched 8Mile, he didn't find the movie itself particularly compelling, but hearing Lose Yourself during the end credits immediately made him a believer in the power of the art form.

[@wadeknox84]

Dude, I loved this video and be happy you have a Dad that is willing to sit through that with you and actially listen and connect with you. I tried with my dad on several attempts to appreciate some rap and he just said it wasn't music. He died a year ago, and there's no connecting at this point.

[@sae3633]

Great reaction! I think all the eminem songs you have reacted to have been quite dark. Something softer like 'Mockingbird' or 'When im gone' showing his real side and his personal story would be a good next step 👍🏼 I think your Dad would enjoy that Kai! Looking forward to more eminem.

[@CareBareTwinkell]

I 👍 agree

[@cml007]

Enjoy the time brother, my dad is my best friend too and we do kind of the same thing but with television..... Treasure these memories bro

[@amarinapinheiro]

This Dido part is a sample of one her songs called "thank you" released in the late 90's. She loved his song and wanted to be part of the videoclip as well

[@TheWriter5030]

I love watching reactions of people hearing any song for the first time. I wish I could go back and watch my first reactions to songs like this or Everlong by the Foo Fighters. They’re moments like no other.

[@matttweed8961]

This song transcends the genre in such an amazing way, no other song like it in my opinion, such a unique concept

[@Jonasgp123]

Adding to each of the verses, depending on what type of medium is being written or recorded, the soundscapes depicts the action as well. So you get scratching of pen on paper in the first, second and last verse, with the 3rd verse on the handheld audio recorder having a very subtle recording device soundscape . Overall a masterclass in storytelling. I'm a Stan of your son/dad music journey duo

[@pwebb34]

Don't be a Stan. That's the message Em was sending with this.