HIP HOP FAN REACTS TO 'Living Colour - Cult Of Personality' | GENUINE REACTION

[@malachi1974]

In case no one said it yet, Vernon Reid is a criminally underrated guitarist.

[@Psychedelian]

Just like Eddie Hazel is. Parliament Funkadelic. Maggot Brain is phenomenal! A few other great ones as well.

[@1madfitter]

Was just going to say something similar. An absolute beast on guitar that almost no one has heard of.

[@scottjw0219]

I worked in a recording studio in NYC around 1990 and he came in to cut a solo demo. He's a great guy and a very underrated talent.

[@adamr149]

Sooo dirty.

[@eriklarson9137]

So in your mind he is better than being one of the best ever? Ok then. In 2024 "criminally underrated" = I like.

[@Kim-hc5si]

Vernon Reid is a bad, bad man 🎸🔥🔥🔥

[@fireman5419]

Yes yes yes

[@suesmith7968]

😍🤩

[@RoGueNavy]

I remember when this dropped, everybody was SHOCKED at seeing a crew of black guys cranking out high-voltage hard rock. These guys absolutely CRUSH rock music. The band at my senior prom in 1990 played a good cover of this. Perennial favorite of mine!

[@briansmith48]

Rock and roll has its roots in black culture. = The Blues 💙

[@dougb4835]

Yep, that was definitely the reaction when they showed up!

[@chrisergna617]

They're still touring and Corey can still hit all of the notes. They are still crushing it live.

[@stillmeadowfarm]

@@RoGueNavy me too. Love this.

[@jgsrhythm100]

What Brian said! The roots of RocknRoll can be traced to early black blues and Soul. I suggest Wilson Pickett - Land of A Thousand Dances (1962)

[@nerdcamel]

This song rocks and is so relevant

[@davidmhewett44]

Always will be true. Such a timeless song. What great songwriting.

[@TerryBloom-u7l]

This is an indictment of people buying into everything they are told by larger than life personalities - good or bad. We need to critically evaluate what we hear and learn to think on our own.

[@laurieemme1534]

Agree & well said!

[@markferrett700]

Basically your saying,don't believe a word anyone tells you !!!!

[@Eowyn187]

Preach!!

[@essdeeem3320]

MAGA and Joe Rogan , we’re looking at you

[@davidmhewett44]

Gee, it's a good thing the press doesn't lie. 😂😂😂

[@vonashaffer]

This song was relevant then and is relevant now; always will be.

[@susanmontgomery7121]

"1 and 1 means 3" is a reference to George Orwell's "1984".

[@lw1zfog]

NEWSPEAK

[@Efferri]

Impeccable timing with this drop

[@Eowyn187]

You got that right

[@jeffjones6221]

Is this the left lamenting thread?

[@DianeLake-sw3ym]

@@jeffjones6221 No. It's about gullible and ignorant people who fall for criminals and disgusting trash that uses Cult of Personality and falls for it. They are not too bright

[@chrisweidner4768]

@@jeffjones6221Hopefully rhey are doing a wee bit of necessary self-reflection.

[@sethdunn8455]

​@@jeffjones6221 Notice how we accept a loss tho your dude just denies elections lmao

[@anthonyblakely399]

He took my request. Thanks MB!

[@dedcowbowee]

Excellent choice! When this was all over the radio, as a metal musician, I was in heaven! the guitar solos this dude comes up with are incredible!👍👍

[@danielrausch]

Not only your request!! But many others too!!

[@foreveralone11w]

He actually responded to one of my many requests and said he already knew the song. So glad he did it anyway ❤

[@christellesartfactory2124]

Thank you for requesting it! I had totally forgotten about this song!

[@foreveralone11w]

@ still on my frequently played list ❤️

[@skullionchild]

“I exploit you & you still love me. “ a reflection.

[@markferrett700]

@@skullionchild sounds like my cat 🐈

[@tjstrongbone5373]

Yeah, have you dems woke up this time?

[@stacielindsey3894]

You gave me fortune, you gave me fame You gave me power in your god's name I'm every person you need to be Oh, I'm the cult of personality

[@walmartviolator]

"I tell you 1 and makes 3" This is one of my favorite songs, and like mollyboy, I have seen CM punk live.

[@salty-tomato]

Reminds me of Obama

[@RichardWilson-be8zp]

Vernon Reid is a very underrated guitar player. His peers know how good he is though. He has been put in the top 10 by many respected guitarists.

[@Jane-d4w]

Lead singer Corey was in Jesus Christ Superstar on Broadway. He's so talented! I just want to give props to Muzz Skillings on bass, holding it all down. He's a badass. ❤

[@AC-ld4np]

Corey was also in Platoon. He's the guy who stabs himself in the leg at the end.

[@34rdiaz]

​@@AC-ld4nplol...you beat me to it..a lot of people aren't aware of that

[@josephbinaco4142]

You both beat me to it. Lol

[@kindalikechicken2299]

Corey also fronted the band Galactic for a bit in the early 2000s. Saw them live in a dive bar. He still had his swag. :)

[@Kalevra75]

When I first heard this song on the radio, I had to stop what I was doing because my brain was trying to process the sound I was hearing. CRIMINALLY underrated. It's very awesome to see others like you watch your brain melt like it did us way back then.

[@DaTo-k1o]

These guys were waaaaaaaay ahead of their time. They were so talented, personable, smart, clean and rocking. Not the black band stereotype of that era. I honestly think nobody quite knew what to think of them, but they were too good to ignore.

[@allanunion2709]

Open letter to a landlord is timeless

[@phoebeluo]

This one.

[@keithweelands5822]

That song gives me the chills every time.

[@donjackson5522]

Just like this song, sadly still relevant.

[@DavidMiller-dt8mx]

One of my favorites, right along with Love Rears its Ugly Head.

[@DustySides]

They won three MTV VMA awards in 1989 (best new artist, best group, best stage performance.) They were bigger before wrestling got involved. It’s always kinda funny how people get introduced to music and how they categorize it because of that introduction. I took a girl to see Funkadelic live, she turned to me at one point and said, “Sweet! I love this Snoop song.” “Um, it’s a Funkadelic song that Snoop sampled.” There was no second date.

[@doug071173]

Sounds like you are better off anyway. lol

[@donjackson5522]

Living Colour was so big, they immediately got put on the Rolling Stones tour.

[@michaelbyrd103]

I remember their acceptance speech about the trophy. The "Little Elvis" statue. Of it they said that it should be a Chuck Berry statue because Chuck was the real king of Rock and Roll. Hard to argue.

[@sedatedape315]

Finally got around to this! 🎉 "When a leader speaks a leader dies".... These guys are old enough to remember the assassinations of JFK, RFK, and MLK. All leaders who spoke of change....and were gunned down. I remember all three myself. Me and the guys from Living Colour were kids when they happened. But each was an event that changed history. Fabulous reaction! Glad you enjoyed those awesome guitars.

[@chefdeth7993]

Don't forget about 2 attempts on Trump's life.

[@russell2910]

​@@chefdeth7993don't worry. We haven't forgotten about trump or his cult.

[@sedatedape315]

@@russell2910 Yet It's A Winning Cult, Isn't It? More Of The Popular Votes Are Still Being Added To His Tally. Those States That Still Haven't Certified Their Results Look To End Up Being Red Adding To His Electoral College Score. Got The Senate And Looks To Hold Onto The House Too. Yeah, It's A Winning Cult For Sure.

[@sedatedape315]

@@chefdeth7993 That's What Makes This Song So Timeless. It's Something That Many Songs From 30 To 50 Years Ago Have Done, Remain Timeless And Very Relevant.

[@MarkyMark8484]

Im telling you man. Verns solo is one of the best IMO. He is a beast on guitar. The entire band is amazing. Great reaction duder.

[@Pokyhawk]

I credit him and EVH with inventing shredding. They may not have been the first but they were the best.

[@stillmeadowfarm]

@@MarkyMark8484 great guitar sound. Bend the strings with the EMG pickups and it stays the same! Electromagnetic!

[@corycooper9878]

To this day, that solo still SLAPS!!!!

[@fgtncic4228]

Amen. I agree music has no race and is for every race!

[@arcanewyrm6295]

0:45 Bruh, C M Punk was *_nine_* years old when this song was released. It was an instant hit, and it basically came to define the band as a one-hit wonder. Philip Jack Brooks (CM Punk's real name) did *_not_* make it popular, though it may have helped reintroduce the song to a younger generation who largely hasn't heard it.

[@dbradx]

Even more relevant today than when it was written. Vernon shreds like a beast, and Corey's vocals are killer - the whole album is amazing. Great choice, and great to see you rediscover this one. Cheers from Canada!

[@212x3]

One of the must underrated bands of the 90's

[@kaydantonio3719]

You are so good at this. Your insight is mature beyond your age. I’m here for you, MB. Keep up this excellent work.

[@arthurbible3398]

One of the best rock songs of all time! Beginning riffs are just amazing and grab you right away. It's like having your face ripped off! Love it!

[@THCya97961]

As a musician the one truth I realized is that music is universal. There is no set race or creed for any type of music. It’s the great melting pot. I’ve played with older men, younger women, black, white, Middle Eastern, Hell, even a couple of British guys and they ALL have one thing in common, a love for music…..ALL MUSIC and the people who play it!

[@anthonybilello3160]

LIVING COLOUR-- TIMES UP! Sickest f***ing song... EVER!

[@stevezeppieri]

This song was a big hit back in the day

[@maryloescher1624]

I've never been more excited to see a reaction!!!! I hope you love this as much as I do!! Came out in the late 80s when I was like 9 or 10 and I immediately fell in love with Verns guitar skills!!!❤

[@stillmeadowfarm]

@@maryloescher1624 exactly

[@brisblondie]

Cory slapped my hand as he ran through the crowd in Dallas at one of the first Lollapalooza’s. Such a great live band!

[@samsgirl7821]

A very relevant song for today

[@michaelt3308]

MAGA

[@dawn6320]

​@@michaelt3308Maga Baby

[@jru3949]

Eff maga. Cult of personality freaks. Yall will be super happy when half the country is nixed or deported. Good luck working those fields and food lines! Idiot.

[@СерафимТоманов]

It always will be relevant no matter what's side and beliefs you'd pick.

[@jru3949]

Btw, I'm a Cis white female and I've worked all the jobs that you silly incels can't manage. So i don't wanna hear a damn thing from ya

[@DamienMandeville-qi5um]

Me and my mates here love your reactions. We've nicknamed you Young Dave Lister.

[@GaiaBD]

Or Brum Dave Lister?

[@spacecadet35]

A really underrated band and a very, very underrated guitarist. I also love their song Glamour Boys.

[@lbh002]

I think the reason the guitar fills and solos in this song are so excellent is they follow the melodic theme of the song. Buried within the fills and solos is the actual melody. That technique is what makes classical music, great movie scores, and classic rock unique; repeated musical themes that are tied together, versus the simple redundant circle of pop music.

[@stevedahlberg8680]

As an older white guy in America, I agree with you, I've always loved it when the stereotypes get busted down. If you really want to go underground for a minute, also hugely significant, and a really early marker of exactly what you're talking about, was an influential late-70s black punk band from DC, Bad Brains. I saw them play locally and it was insanely good. Later displaced to New York City because of racism. "Pay To Cum" got them from regional popularity to much more widespread attention. Jello Biafra of the also seminal early punk band the Dead Kennedys had formed a new indie record label called Alternative Tentacles, which became hugely influential. They were even raided by the FBI for being subversive. They embraced and signed the Bad Brains and elevated them for sure. It's fun how all this stuff works together an unpredictable and surprising ways, and influences bands and music and ideas that last for decades. Even when it's a bit behind the scenes.

[@Pokyhawk]

This song broke many barriers. I was a radio DJ when this came out and it got heavy airplay on my show because, not only was it an incredibly well performed song musically, it had some of the most powerful lyrics I had ever heard. A good friend of mine and I loved to jam this song with each others' bands (we were friendly rivals on bass) and joke about how we were going to replace each other in the bands. The joke was that he was black and I was white and the other members in each band would look a little uncomfortable. It was a great time in my youth 😊.

[@billybob5150]

I agree with everything u said, u are pretty wise for your young age. But your appreciation for music is what its all about, good luck man!

[@MidwesternCornbilly]

I just saw Living Colour through s past August 9th. After all these years they still kick ass.

[@carlgibson285]

Living Colour have some amazing songs and they also have a lot of different styles. If you want to hear a completely different side to them, try Love Rears It's Ugly Head or Solace Of You (which are also complety different to each other). Some other bangers by them are Type, Open Letter To A Lordlord and Mind Your Own Business, but TBH you can't really go wrong with any of their songs.

[@DarleneD-y3t]

Love all of the old stuff. It was when people had raw talent and didn't need anything to make them sound better. And nothing can beat the feeling or sound of a live band. Love your reactions.

[@ScottWiecenski]

The look on Mollyboy's face at 2:16 when he finally realized is priceless!

[@kelleewolfe2834]

I love watching people react to this, especially when people realize they're amazing!

[@gregstilwell7760]

This has been my ringtone for decades

[@michaelsander6039]

Vernon Reid the guitarist was born in London. In 2023 Reid was ranked 42nd on Rolling Stone's list of the top 250 Greatest Guitarists of All Time. Pretty cool shit! Thanks for another great reaction dude.

[@34rdiaz]

They're still jamming to this day .and Corey's voice has not changed....for " ME " one of the greatest voices in rock..

[@mikeg7547]

Total banger and pretty decent album.

[@brianlamb7937]

100% when this came out you would hear it every couple hours on the radio

[@annpilgrim7685]

Thank you for reacting to this one! It’s a Gen X anthem. 🤘🏻

[@mikebowser1]

Hell yeah, this is an amazing song man, I still put this on playlists today

[@pauljefferies2091]

One of my most favorite guitar solos of all time.

[@NessyNess182]

Man... I hadn't heard this song in YEARS!!!!!!! Good call. It's CLASSIC!

[@BalbazaktheGreat]

Can't fucking wait for this one. You're in for a ride! One of the most distinctive, thought provoking and memorable songs of the late 80s.

[@markfellows74]

Nice. I’ve been a fan of LC since they released Vivd about 35 years ago, and I finally got to see them live for the first time just last year in Sydney. It was worth the wait! 😂

[@daphneboutin2714]

Banger!!! It was played alot back in the day...I've always liked it!!❤❤

[@devious187]

This song has had 3 life cycles... The original when it dropped, the GTA San Andreas rub, then CM Punk... it fits Trump too

[@PSBFAN1991]

This was popular when I was in high school. It was all over MTV. I’d forgotten how much it banged. ❤

[@cynthiaschultheis1660]

JIMI HENDRIX🎸🎸🎸🎸 BROKE THE STEREOTYPE, LEFT HANDED, BLACK HEAVY METAL, PSYCHEDELIC, BLUES, ROCK...🎶🎵🎶🎵

[@samuelayers3429]

Intro voice over is Malcolm X. 36 years of listening to this one. Hell of a riff, that.

[@sapphirebluskeye6791]

Perfect timing for this iconic song.

[@timeverett7476]

Absolute banger of a song!

[@RockPowerUSA]

This is your theme song. This is very much part of you. Also want to tell you how well you share honestly. You're observant at the right parts and you pause and rewind at all the right spots. And the song is so relevant.

[@jaime7203]

They played this live at a WrestleMania for Punk's entrance.

[@reddirt9117]

I cracked up 🤣watching you Melt down in your seat on the Main Solo...😆..✌️❣️🤘....

[@DavidMiller-dt8mx]

Chuck Berry was a black man. People of color have been a part of rock and roll from the beginning. The music that inspired "the British Invasion" that shaped '60s rock was the blues. 'nuff said.

[@SotonCueMan]

I remember this when it came out back in the late 80s. All the guitar players magazines were rightly spotlighting the fantastic Vernon Reid. What a guitar player!

[@sjweiner29]

Check out "Type", "Nothingness" and "Open Letter to a Landlord". 🤘

[@thseed7]

Living Color is legitimately one of the most fun and interesting bands of the time period.

[@DavidDrouant]

The media here in America is disgusting

[@ReligionIsSilly]

almost as bad as the politicians

[@littlejimmy7402]

The media and politicians get paid by some of the same scumbags.

[@ronnash4078]

In Living Colour I loved these Guys Since I first heard them there the Cult Of Personality.. Right On Molly Boy.. The Music Man Forever and Right now..

[@BridgeIV]

Great reaction, thanks for the smiles!😊

[@stevedahlberg8680]

Oh wow, I was in an intense period of my life when this came out, and I've always loved it. I was delighted a little while later when it showed up on the radio station in GTA San Andreas. And if I remember correctly, I think it's even featured in that game at some sort of indoor arena Demolition Derby situation, lol.

[@cynthiaschultheis1660]

I saw them in small club they blew the roof off!!!!👍🏼👍🏼😎

[@foreveralone11w]

I'm finally watching!!! Thank you so much for this. I've been requesting for months and seeing it today makes it perfect!!!! MAGA ❤🇺🇸

[@fenixquinnmusic]

A timeless, ever relevant masterpiece. Also, I was at a WWE show last month and saw CM Punk in Chicago and that was my best experience hearing this song, ever!

[@iLuseMy1v1s]

My best friend from my childhood, Johnson went around always singing this song. Every time I hear this song, i think of him. RIP Johnson 🙏

[@phantomaudits]

These guys are still playing and sound just as good

[@PJBLIESNER1970]

Yes, yes, yes! I knew you would love these guys. Probably my favorite band of all time.

[@mctrashpedal]

Reacting to this song the week of the U.S. Presidential Election is crazy

[@michaelt3308]

MAGA

[@briansmith48]

​@@michaelt3308. 🧱 🇺🇲 🤠 👍

[@beansandcornbread]

@@michaelt3308Pathetic

[@BearIslandComics]

Such a bummer for us not to see the video. Many who’ve uploaded reactions to this song haven’t found it necessary to superimpose

[@anthonyblakely399]

Yeah of course this is one of my favorite Heavy Metal bands! Thank you MB for taking my request. I think you gonna love this band.

[@danrumble74]

Guitar Solo = Face Melter 🔥 I watched these guys open for the Rolling Stones, at Tampa Stadium, in 1990 #GenX

[@Sportsref13]

Stones gave them their break

[@Goonerdarma]

First saw living colour @ the forum kentish town, London. back in the 80s 🤘🏽

[@jeggy7447]

Just turning 62 y.o. This is on my forever playlist !!! This is the S... !

[@airandmist]

I've seen them live many times and they always deliver. Corey Glover sings as strongly now as he did then. There has been a significant amount of segregation in music/radio. It's a shame because music fans missed out on soo many amazing artists. Thanks!

[@Tampa_DeVaL]

Great review!

[@LadybugLuv]

Do you know the words your are reciting and hearing is Malcolm X? That's awesome! 😎

[@glenjunk5100]

That solo is fucking sic....

[@cindysimpson1046]

I'm 66 and it's still a banger for me! ❤

[@susanliltz3875]

Can’t wait to hear Revolution and see your reaction!! Oh I hope you love it!!! You’ve also got to check out the Beatles: “COME TOGETHER “ and “A DAY IN THE LIFE “ ( plus a hundred others)

[@JasonMistretta-wf5ip]

As soon as I saw the title of the song you were reacting to, I clicked IMMEDIATELY! This song back was an anthem back when I was 16 (1988). This was early "release Nelson Mandela" type of vibes. This was 1988 teen "angst" vides for me--hahaha.

[@EchoRider515]

Woah. 😳 The timing on this right now.

[@kevincolestock7792]

This track made one hellavan impact, for a variety of reasons when it first came out. Another great reaction MB. Your authenticity is the key to your success.

[@jgsrhythm100]

Molly Boy, The roots of RocknRoll can be traced to early black blues and Soul. I suggest Wilson Pickett - Land of A Thousand Dances (1962)

[@JeanineLint]

This reaction, I can see your mind is blown by this song. The music, the guitars, the lyrics with a message. Yep, mind completely blown.

[@JamesJohnson-zt2zv]

First! When this dropped I was blown away! Lyrically, musically, it has it all! There I was a little black kid in Chicago, living in a very white neighborhood. An yes I rocked out with friends. But to see a black band jam out to perfection was special! The shock value of a flawless rock song by a band of brothers! Awesome! Chiguy

[@SallyGraham-ys7sp]

These guys still tour and raise the roof every time 🤘

[@michaelmckinney1409]

This song is a banger. Good reaction to a hard assed song.

[@suesmith7968]

This one is on constant rotation at my house….since it hit the airwaves!! The whole band is extra and the lyrics remain relevant decades after decade!! ☮️💜

[@mihajeftimin4569]

So great, you have to check out Open letter to a Landlord, Type or Nothingness (great ballad, incredible vocals by Corey)

[@jennifersellers7213]

One of my favorites

[@michaelmaloskyjr]

Vernon Reid should be all over the comments; dude is the straight up endboss in a Guitar of War game. That bridge with the chord stepping and note hangers lingers forever.