Hip Hop's Hope

[@SleepDeez]

Thanks for all the love! For those mentioning lyrics heres my breakdown of, "No More Dream." open.spotify.com/episode/1nOuqGw8VvMVaXnU3w1ygU?si=496ccc1f1a4343d3

[@sweetlorre]

@@SleepDeez sir, by any no means I am a music nerd but oh boyyyyy, I enjoyed listening to the episode! So informative and appreciative! It's so cool! Can't wait for the next ones! You have a knack for this sh*t, good sir! Borahae! 🫰💜

[@nataliacoggins6769]

Heads up!!!!! JHope's military discharge date is mid October 2024!!!!!! Only 3 months until we get our Hobi back!!!!! JHope broke 2 records at Lollapalooza; first South Korean non-English language artist to ever headline Lollapalooza AND second, JHope sold out Lollapalooza within a few hours, that his performance day was renamed Hobipalooza!!!!! After I accidentally "found" your review of my BTS bias Suga's Agust D's mixtape D-2, I immediately hit the subscribe button! I love your concept of listening to the album tracks from beginning to the end! While I loved D-2, I have no words to describe Suga's Agust D's D-Day album. It was mesmerizingly beautiful from the self-titled opening track D-Day to his second to last track Snooze featuring Ryuichi Sakamoto and WooSung from a Korea rock band The Rose! These 2 works, D-2 and D-Day, brought me back to the hip-hop rap world!!! I love RM's and JHope's work as well. I'm all in on the rap line.

[@nataliacoggins6769]

You both said something telling, truthful and made me think of a suggestion with JHope! Re: see his street dancing in his rap style!!! First LISTEN, like you do now, to BTS's Mic Drop (Steve Aoki remix). I like how your listening to the sound, the musicality gives you the ability to review the elements of the work objectively. Then, I would ask you WATCH the official MV of Mic Drop (Steve Aoki remix). Although all 7 members have parts/lyrics in all their songs, this is JHope's song to shine! JHope literally street dances to the lyrics throughout the entire MV. It is truly one of his best MV performances as a rap line artist and street dancer!!!!

[@stormkive4356]

18:47 "he raps like a dancer" EXACTLYYYYYYY

[@marinal.]

yes!

[@rosainvisible1037]

@@stormkive4356 we use to say RM raps with his brain, Suga raps with his guts and Hobi raps with his body.

[@stormkive4356]

i left another comment but consider checking out his docuseries hope on the street to see him reconnect with his dance roots. it doesnt have to be on camera but its paired with an album he made to be the soundtrack of the series! one track per genre/style of dance that he does each episode

[@amanda-du8uj]

I loved this!!!

[@jayjayjay21]

Realest thing I ever heard

[@carmencrespo5704]

This is not a reaction video, it's a whole music analysis and deconstruction, with humor and DAD JOKES added for good measure! Thank you so much. I learned a bit and smiled a lot.

[@Hermione87]

Right?! My thoughts exactly💜 And no matter how long Sleep takes to provide us with these contents, I'll be waiting patiently coz I know it'll be sooooo worth the wait🤩💜

[@SleepDeez]

@@carmencrespo5704 💜😊 I love these kinds of takes. I know reactions are a big thing, but yes.. deep dives are my thing!

[@SleepDeez]

@@Hermione87 💜💜🤗

[@solojones1138]

I especially liked you showing us exactly how the MPC works. I'm a hip hop fan so I'm familiar with things like chops but I've never seen it actually demonstrated though. Thanks!

[@leonardaalvarez9225]

This is not a reaction video, this is a whole educational video, great humor, music recommendation. Sleep feel free to take your time on these videos, great editing!

[@Mercy_less_]

THIS!!! I love understanding more about the music, because it adds to the enjoyment. All the notes and explanations are so top tier

[@samtermaine]

💯

[@stormkive4356]

yessss exactly like its a whole package, we appreciate it so much so take ur time

[@Misty_In_Texas7]

Sleep’s editing is so on point…the pop up infos, the graphics….he’s so clever and funny.

[@snehalg.6059]

💯 agree! I learnt lot of things today 💜

[@jaimeburkin2723]

Jhopes Album: 💀🖤❤️‍🔥🔥🤯🤬 Jhope Personality: 🌼🌞🌸🕺🏽🐿️

[@alperry02]

Exactly 😂

[@jaelove.bts7]

Exactly what I was thinking when he asked what gang Hobi was apart of lmao

[@Jjhisnwhshe]

his personality is both

[@msmichellewinchester]

"I don't know if any of you know what floppy discs are." You sound like Yoongi 🤣.

[@OT7_DopeOldARMY]

Right? I saved my first college papers on floppy disks, sir! I not only know what they are, I owned and used many, back in the day. 😂

[@AngelaSealana]

Wayyy a lot of us not only know floppy discs but prolly still have em hanging out somewhere in our homes 😅

[@msmichellewinchester]

@@OT7_DopeOldARMY I had a game on a floppy disc that I used to love and I'm so mad that the floppy disc got lost and I have no idea what the name of the game was, because it was my favorite thing as a child 😆

[@OT7_DopeOldARMY]

@@AngelaSealana I bet I do in boxes from high school or college, in my attic…lol

[@marinal.]

snickers

[@lashaundaloves]

Varnell’s ability to isolate a single sound and pinpoint the sample is truly iconic. As soon as he says it I can hear the original too.

[@tash_sc]

"WHERE HAVE I BEEN?!" Is so accurate no matter when you join. 😂

[@tanarmy-1304]

The first thing armys say when they become an army 🤭😂😂

[@tash_sc]

@@tanarmy-1304 a 100%!! 😆

[@marinal.]

true bu5t also i have never said it. They just went over my head.

[@IndigoStars94]

​@@himaririku9254Weren't you screaming for bigbang?!

[@myl3monlim348]

It’s a phase that all ARMYs go through I noticed!

[@dopaminish2099]

Ok now I finished the video and I must say: When I got introduced to jhope by watching his lollapalooza performance video almost 2 years ago, I was shocked that he’s from bts. I was so sure that I won’t like the others or their groups music. I thought that he MUST be the very best member, the most charismatic one, the best performer, the best dancer… oh girl, I was in for the wildest discovery mission in my life. Little did I know. I was humbled a lot in this time and found so much joy in this bora world they created for and with ARMY. It’s the most rewarding thing to be invited by others to watch them getting to know those musicians, even more when it’s people like you with a lot of expertise that know how to entertain as well. Thank you for sharing 💜

[@DrowBookbinder]

what a beautiful comment and an amazing journey! I loooove when people go on this journey of discovery, it's so lovely

[@redlady4]

BTS and music aside, y'all friendship and they way you play off each other is so entertaining. Im only 2 minutes in and im cracking up. Dude is hilarious.

[@krissyj]

They are giving black cat and golden retriever energy 😂

[@marinal.]

nods, same

[@marinal.]

@@krissyj snorts

[@randihardy6642]

Yesssss

[@Yoonji9212]

@@krissyj I just spat my tea all over my desk, keyboard and monitor. Thank you very much🤣🤣🤣

[@Rozabelikov_05]

To all the ARMYs watching, please be respectful to both of them. Their choices, likes or dislikes dont reflect the artistry that BTS has. Be mindful and don't PUSH BTS DOWN THEIR THROATS. Let'em enjoy whatever they wanna enjoy. Let them critically listen to the music and form their own opinions. We are the face of BTS. LETS NOT CREATE CHAOS DOWN HERE. JUST ENJOY!!!!

[@7toheavan4ever54]

💜🤗

[@00___49]

Agreed

[@doubleswithslight7037]

Y'all need to stop posting this nonsense when people are reacting to BTS. Like..Y'all are part of the problem lmao.

[@7toheavan4ever54]

@doubleswithslight7037 they liked the post. I don't see any problem with this. And we are the face of BTS, they have said that on many occasions, and sadly some people always need to be reminded to just be decent humans. Being polite and respectful.

[@Abigailnneoma]

This post isn't necessary, we aren't a bunch of kids, and people are being respectful and welcoming down here. Posts like this are cringe asf, and will come off weird to locals, y'all be normal for once

[@neirouzchaabani3844]

lolapooza with subs next will be fiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiire

[@papuwong5637]

great idea! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHXLeXp_jr5ofrssi=TloSmARM3khWemDD and kzbin.info/www/bejne/opbVZHaYgp6Upassi=-yfe4vIwDQL2P6Mf

[@anitralarae_mahjacat]

Enjoy BTS More

[@milissadaniels2727]

They have to do lollapalooza set

[@valentinawithluv]

OMG YES PLEASE

[@erene3739]

@@himaririku9254 who?

[@jennifermastergeorge5389]

RM analyzes the world Suga criticizes the world Jhope visualizes the world You get a comprehensive outlook on life with each of their rap styles. I can't wait for you to watch Jhope at Lollapalooza(Hobipalooza the festival and Chicago Mayor themselves renamed it for him) he was amazing.

[@negbit]

Explain.

[@berenicemonroy1082]

Those DAD JOKES really fits with Jin´s sense of humor... this will be a prediction of a Bias Wrecker ??

[@sweetlorre]

Yaaaaaas! You said it! Commenting to this so we can go back here when you're right 😔

[@GabbyKirby-k7q]

I thought the same!! I actually did LOL at his joke ngl 😂

[@porc13]

I’m betting on Jimin but with his humor..yeah Jin can get him too. XD

[@bora7wings]

feels like the whole vocal line will be bias wreckers...and just wait until he discovers RunBTS The Show...!!! Varnell is already purple blooded :D love it!

[@everything_purple]

​@@himaririku9254Womp womp🥰

[@sofialouiseg]

As a 31yo hip hop head and ARMY, these are the EXACT types of reaction videos I have been searching for forever!! Keep doing these, they are super dope - especially the educational pieces for those who are not versed in hiphop and the origin of samples.

[@yoongismilitarywife7]

57:18 "If all of them are together, they may not be that great" and we all laughed in unison 🤣🤣 nah he's in for a BIG surprise fr fr 😭 im SO looking forward to future reactions lol 💜

[@myl3monlim348]

I love watching people turn to full fledged ARMY!

[@Sethi_CookingandGrowingLife]

😂😂😂😂This is going to be so much fun!

[@13alyssaross]

like he would be in crumbles once he listens to run bts 😭

[@Sethi_CookingandGrowingLife]

@@13alyssaross I'm waiting for it!😂😂😂😂

[@kj08130]

lmao i was cackling like a hyena

[@briliz]

I really appreciate how you edit in the type of musical effects you mention so that we recognize what you speak of Really makes the video extra interesting to watch!

[@briliz]

If “chapters” or whatever KZbin calls them could be included-like timestamps for when the songs begin then that’d be cool too 😊

[@PERMANENTRUSH1]

This video is a lesson. I didn’t grow up with hip hop so I never have the vocabulary to talk about an album like this and why it hits so hard. So, I really appreciate the hip hop history lessons, the production lessons, the sampling basics, etc., using an album I love as an example. So fun, so respectful, so in-depth; thanks so much 💜💜

[@girondellecd]

Yes, exactly! You said it well! In-depth, but fun & respectful. Sleep is sharing with us yet another way to enjoy BTS' music, and showcasing his own passion for music/creativity. Varnell's expertise & exuberance is a real treat to watch. When it comes from the heart, it's so meaningful.

[@Lunaa22lovegood_stanstuff]

100% agree

[@tendyl_bts]

Yes! I appreciate everything they're teaching us that helps me understand BTS better.

[@Sungirl801]

J Hope in some records LITERALLY dances his bars across the rhythm, can't say it any better but you'll know it when you hear it. For me, RM is the Poet, Yoongi is the Producer and J Hope is the Dancer, that's the root of their hip hop.

[@A590Gaming]

I was about to go to sleep BUT NEVERMIND!

[@maevizion3588]

😂☕

[@ebereokolo2662]

Real🤧

[@forg_tful.]

you went to sleep('s channel) instead, close enough.

[@asmaaabdulwehab2178]

Me too it's late here

[@OT7-Chelle]

.....I just got up from a nap 😂

[@elliekate.a]

“He raps like a dancer.” Couldn’t have said it better. I think that’s why Hobi’s music really speaks to me the most. His music is MADE to dance to, it is in his soul.

[@katburns1539]

This is seriously my favourite BTS introduction reactions! It’s more fascinating because you are describing the influences, history and process of hip hop production.

[@sweetlorre]

Yessssssss very informative. So interesting and makes me appreciate it more learning all that stuff. Thank you sirs! 💜

[@edene.7010]

Second this!!

[@angelb7817]

These two & gameboyy310, just so honest & really enjoying the music, & getting into the details. 💜

[@sweetlorre]

@@angelb7817 yes! So glad that Gameboyy310 is back on it as well!

[@zmelio462]

Lollapalooza...I don't go to concerts, I don't go anywhere, but I came out for J-hope and yelled every line with him. ARMY was awesome that night and J-hope was on fire. 💜

[@JoanneGarcia]

I love that you explained how you two take in music first as producers and that you'll look at lyrics later. I respect that! We all consume music differently so it's cool to hear it from a different perspective. I'm a art director and so I take in all the visuals first and the storytelling and aesthetics first before the music. So it's really cool to hear about the things you two talk about because those things would totally go over my head.

[@noelmontrey7972]

I agree, I am learning so much. My background is in writing, and I always go to the lyrics first. It's really fun to see how professional producers approach a song. I really appreciate the little lessons along the way.

[@wangxiao2019]

Me too ​@@noelmontrey7972 Is so amazing

[@eileencritchley4630]

You'll have to see his Lollapalooza Chicago Concert where he was the headline act and had the biggest attendence ever for the history of Lollapalooza Chicago. It's were J Cole waited to see meet him.

[@NatalieMarie917]

He definitely drew a big crowd, but the attendance was higher because they had just increased the maximum attendance that year. We don’t actually know how many people were at his stage though. Articles about it just mentioned total people in attendance that day, since no one is actually there tallying it. They did mention the fact that Sunday sold out a lot faster than usual, and that there was a spike after Jhope was announced as a headliner

[@seokzone]

@@NatalieMarie917 ticket selling went quickly, sold out Sunday show for the first time in years (even after, as you said, they apparently increased the max attendance), his merch sold out-worth over 1M. had millions of viewers on Weverse alone, was at the top of the trends. graphs show that the spike in lollapalooza online conversations was during hobi's set. the local officials thanked army for boosting the local economy that weekend because it was filled with cup sleeve and other fan events. the mayor introduced hobi's stage along with the organizer. I really don't think his impact should be downplayed

[@namitales]

This!!

[@KatinaS252]

@@NatalieMarie917 The aerial view of the crowd and all those ARMY bombs just glowing so brightly really put it out there that Hobi attracted some serious numbers.

[@socialspolina]

Yes!!!!

[@dmsomm]

As an Army who grew up in the 90s listening to all the artists you referenced, this entire video had me smiling from ear to ear. I swear I almost shed a tear when you compared some of his sound to a mix between Onyx and PE! Thank you for giving JHope the time and appreciation he deserves so much. I’m so proud of him and all his accomplishments. 💜 Also a huge thank you to the extra insights and education. I’m just getting into music production and this was such a valuable way to learn. You two are amazing!!!

[@msmichellewinchester]

The line dance joke was solid. Jin would approve 🤣🤣

[@Dr_sheril]

Sleep and varnell together is like namjoon and jin sitting together 😂😂 so much bickering and teasing, random wise stuffs , and suddenly varnell making dad jokes just like jin. Loved your reaction, extra knowledge about the tracks and ofcrs abt army conversation meter 😂💜

[@El28122]

Long Comment: Lollapalooza performance is insane! J-hope’s stage presence is phenomenal. I’m glad Varnell will get a taste of it because I feel like you don’t get the full j-hope experience without seeing him perform live. Thanks so much for doing this reaction and for RM and Suga too. I love Jack in the Box album and his solo songs a lot! His musical taste is probably closest to my own pre-BTS and I love his flow. It’s very creative and catchy. He really imagines the song as a live performance as well so I think that is why he builds in places he can rest within the song. This album was somewhat of a departure for him. He took a big risk and gave a great start to BTS’ chapter 2. All the guys really stretched themselves and tried new things in their solo work. As someone who deeply misses the great beats and flows of 90’s hip hop, this album was also so refreshing. It felt like j-hope took a lot of the music I listen to and reimagined it. I felt similarly when I listened to Right Place Wrong Person. At some point you should see the documentary j-hope in the box because you can see him working on the album and preparing for Lollapalooza not even to react to it but just to enjoy it. Suga’s documentary is very cool as well. Sleep- you really did a lot of work in editing the video and providing context to both Varnell and to everyone watching. Thanks for that. I hope you both have fun with this journey.💜

[@anARMY-c3x]

Yes just echoing this last bit. Thank you, Sleep, for putting in the work.

[@kj08130]

"Oh wow, this is like a heart" bro your heart eyes- he's melting into a purple puddle haha. BTW we appreciate this a lot sleep and varnell, truly. As a regular listener, I personally couldn't get into hip-hop because all I saw were fights and dissing + female sexualization. But since my introduction to bts and the rapline? It's been better, I can respect the beats and the art. More so with the information you have been sharing, these little insights and facts make the whole albums and tracks much more understandable from an artist's perspective. And yes, as a collective army's are the most supportive and kind fandom ever, bangtan nurtured us and you fall for bangtan the same way you fall for the army's, it's a whole positivity bundle of wonderfulness, them and us together. PS- we would looooove to hear everything about "Run BTS" because that song is dope af, especially the choreography video. Can that be an introduction to bts for Varnell? Because it was my first video I checked out of them (baby army here) and ngl I died and resurrected into a new person that day. PS PS- Varnell if you read this let me tell you the meaning of purple and why it is our color, in one of the fan meets (2016) V (aka Kim Taehyung) came up with the term "Borahae"; it means like the last color of rainbow which is bora (purple), ARMY and BTS would trust and love each other till the end of time + 7 colors of rainbow with 7 members of bts.

[@djlivvy46]

The Western mainstream media has manipulated the image of rappers & hop hop in exactly the same way as the image of K-pop and BTS.

[@MsDanatech]

LMAO the denial every time the vids start 🤣

[@rkivelover]

At first it was frustrating but now it’s just funny cuz you know he’s bluffing atp 😭

[@AJP.OT7]

It is hilarious 😂

[@ashleycontreras3607]

I absolutely LOVED the notes provided explaining music production terms! I learned so much thank you!

[@lets.go9097]

“if all of them were together, they might not be that great” - Bro the way i laugh when i heard that 😂😂😂😂 I’m with sleepy, it was the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever heard 😂😂😂😂😂😂 i loved 🤣🤣

[@BikroKosmos]

FACT: BTS was recently named number 1 the "MOST AWARDED ARTIST OF ALL TIME" breaking Michael Jackson's record. BTS have accumulated over 1400 awards in a single decade as a group. Varnell is gonna really flip the switch when he sees J-Hope performance at HOBIPALOOZA and when he met up with J-Cole before the performance. He would also like the Hope on the Street Docuseries. There is also the Agust-D D-Day concert film. RM performed INDIGO for a small crowd of ARMY of which that's on KZbin as well. Can't wait to see his reaction when he hears the cyphers, hip-hop phile, Born Singer (the old and PROOF 2022 version), Baaepsae, Ddaeng, UGH, Louder than Bombs, and RUN BTS. As an intro to the group make him listen to Map of the Soul, since he had it but never listened to it. HE GONNA REALLY CURSE AND KICK HIMSELF WHEN HE FINALLY LISTENS TO THE MAP OF THE SOUL ALBUM.

[@alejandrafloressalazar2308]

This album was a a transition for jhope cause everyone always has this soft image of him, and this was the darkest side we’ve seen. I actually love it, and this shows the talent and variety hobi has.💕

[@anitralarae_mahjacat]

"...but you can call me Jaaaaeeee" 🤍🖤🤍🖤❤️‍🔥

[@ChiP-30]

Can we please also stop this notion that Hobi was not "hard" and that he was always soft. 1Verse, Baseline, Hangsang will show you how gritty his music was from the start. His lyrics and flows, especially in the earlier BTS work, had so much to offer, he can level with Joon and Yoongi, who had been doing this longer than him. I would argue Hobi learned to be "soft", musically, because he started "hard".

[@alejandrafloressalazar2308]

@@ChiP-30 That’s why I said “everyone always has this soft image of him”. Even with the old image BTS had, most people dont know about their first steps, and jhope wanted to show this dark phase which is really different from his first mixtape Hope World. It also brings reallystic thoughts he had from pandemic, thats why its “darkest”🧌.

[@kj08130]

Ik exactly, before his music we have been introduced to his personality which is the complete opposite, yes he has his "dark" or down moments but he's the positive hope guy who's always laughing. Right now Varnell has seen him as aggressive in his musicality so I'm waiting when he's introduced to the HOBI SUNSHINE pew pew pew version of him (he's gonna have an aneurysm kekeke)

[@alejandrafloressalazar2308]

@@kj08130 hahaha yees, Im really expecting for his reaction✨

[@peachsoba2592]

bts honestly exposes army to sooo many genres and different types of sounds. i grew up just listening to pure pop, think american radio hits, and NEVER appreciated ballads, hip hop, rock etc. But as the boys put different tracks out, probably it's my bias towards them lol, i give everything a shot and end up loving whatever they do. And reaction channels like yours further deepen my appreciation for different sounds so please keep the educational aspect up, i love to hear the tidbits and songs that yall draw comparisons too :)

[@Lachimorissa]

Easily one of the best reaction videos I’ve seen. Thanks, not just for letting us watch Varnell fall down the rabbit hole, but for legitimately discussing the music. Had me screaming “that’s what I said!” so many times, too, especially the HOP/Onyx/MJB/NJS vibes, then an MPC tutorial? Come on 🔥btw about that meter, placing my bet now, V is gonna be the army-est army. Feel like it’s impossible to love music and not love BTS bc they love it, too. Blah blah blah, sorry, I just appreciate you 💜

[@SleepDeez]

💜💜 haha thank you! This comment made me smile, I’m happy you enjoyed all the extra details.

[@infiresnation7430]

Also, the way he said “Rapline” was so precious 😂😂😂 Like a child learning a word that they’ll use nonstop 💜💜💜 So precious I really appreciate you two and your genuine hearts

[@mabelmoon7759]

baby ARMY: Where have i been? OG ARMY: we know, we know, we've been there my friend.

[@kj08130]

Reading this as a baby army (1 year) and seeing him is like- yep ik, same, same

[@euphorianicole97]

More love and SUPER thanks from your #1 My Time supporter haha! I am absolutely LOVING these videos and I hope you will continue. I can't wait to hear you both talk about all 7 members and BTS as a group! Your videos make me so happy. You are both so knowledgeable and genuine in your reactions. Keep it coming! Also loving Ep01 No More Dream! Listening to that as I type this and I am so excited for MORE!! Thanks, Sleep!! You are the best! Sending you both FINGER HEARTS!!

[@Rpwparmy]

I NEED YOUR REACTION TO J HOPE AT LOLLAPALOOZA THAT PRESENTATION IS LEGENDARY LIVE VOICE, INSTRUMENTS, DANCE, STAGE PRESENCE ALL IN ONE

[@sherryjyj5910]

yes

[@ninawahyuni3886]

@svtarmy6330 They said that they will react to Hobipalloza after this, but I don't know where they will put the reaction..here on yt or patreon.. If it's on patreon, I definetely can't watch it 😢

[@ceciliam6528]

Thanks gents! I downloaded all the episodes posted so far to watch on my flights back to Bangladesh earlier this week. Made the time go by so fast. Can’t wait for what’s next (I have another long flight end of next week!). 🥰💜

[@HailToTheMeep]

Let the man feel the music first. That’s how I got into BTS. The feel. Music is a universal language after all. Don’t tell people how to fall in love. Please.

[@gidero]

EXACTLY. For me its music first, and lyrics second. I NEED to be moved by the beat.

[@HailToTheMeep]

@@gidero Not saying lyrics do not matter. Of course.

[@gidero]

Of course. Theres nothing wrong with connecting to the lyrics before the music. Everyone is different. :)

[@alm9535]

I hope BTS finds your channel. They will really enjoy your observations and insights. BTS Beyond The Story, their official book, went into detail on how during pre-debut, RM and Suga held "hiphop" classes in their dorm to expose the rest of the team to the culture. RM would give them usbs with playlists and encouraged them to listen to as many hiphop artists as possible. Hobi learnt rapping from Suga and RM and developed his own style. BTS studied hard because the original plan was to debut a hiphop group. When the direction changed into an idol group, it is a relief that they kept their hiphop roots. To this day, their strong grasp of hiphop shows in their group and solo albums. I know Namjoon will make sure their comeback album will be true to who BTS are musically and sonically. He said as much in the Mini & Moni Music Exhange conversation with Jimin.

[@ashleyder9164]

Lol, Sleep Deez is the producer of My Time and has worked with BTS and PDogg before. I'm pretty sure they know his channel. ;)

[@alm9535]

@@ashleyder9164 That will be super cool. I think Mr Sleep Deez decided to share his insights about BTS' music fairly recently about a month ago starting with RM's Right Place Wrong Person. Hopefully when BTS gets some time to look at KZbin, they'll visit this channel. 😊 Wouldn't be surprised if Pdogg has already watched the great videos on RPWP, D-2, On The Street and Jack In The Box.

[@KnottyBunny1275]

I'm sure you've heard this many times before, but in case you haven't... Thank you for always respecting bts and for treating them as equals. Too many people have dismissed them before they even listened. You are one of the few that have always seen them as musicians and not as stereotypes etc.... So again thank you!!!💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@LilTanuki]

I think a big part of the environment you have in your comments has to do with the fact that you have always been very respectful and considerate in the way you talk not only about BTS but also about ARMY. Even in your older interviews it's very clear to see that you have a genuine appreciation for the music and the way you review and react to the music shows that you're coming from a place of knowledge and appreciation of the music and not just riding the coat tails for clout like some other reactors/people that have worked with BTS. ARMY is often dismissed as rabid fangirls but even during COVID you were very kind in how you talked about the fan base. We see your authenticity and appreciate it.

[@DanielleMDM93]

2:19 Nah, not him gaslighting himself 😂 Varnell can’t deny his journey to becoming ARMY!💜

[@ebereokolo2662]

I am crackling😭

[@AJP.OT7]

I am dying 🤣🤣

[@papuwong5637]

😂😂😂

[@adriana82]

the lady doth protest too much, as the wise men say

[@aeemoon5019]

he enjoys every album but every next video starts with denying he enjoyed it like we didn't see him in 4K 😭

[@El28122]

J-hope is so precise with the rhythmic flow that reverb and even auto tune can take off the timing just that tiny bit. To me, that’s why he doesn’t use it as much as some other artists where the rhythm doesn’t take priority. One of his signatures is how he plays with his vocal tone and the beat to create a very unique flow. He can beatbox and I often hear him playing with his voice like a beatboxer in the way he can manipulate his voice. More, Stop, Arson and Baseline (off Hope World) are examples of this. It’s one of the things that makes him stand out. I love his raspy tone as much as I love his falsetto. Our Hobi is talented.

[@logicalunar3556]

Tell him to no fight it. ARMY has a saying "BTS finds you when you need them more" a I promise is so true.

[@tanarmy-1304]

Agreed. Every army has a story, everytime BTS has found us when we needed them the most in our lives the, just slowly come in silently like a cat and then make a home in our hearts.

[@lieaorganasolo]

No him fighting it and falling in his sword each time is so funny and he knows it lol

[@jenie-lyntomboc4927]

This is so literally true, and once they find you, they will never let you go...they'll hold on to you tight and then you'll realize you don't want to let go too.. 😊

[@jaimeburkin2723]

I have followed Jhope since noise basement showcase 2011 and i still love watching new reactions to him it never gets old ❤

[@SnowRivera]

30:00 there's a rapline, vocal line, dance line, visual line, hyung line, maknae line, sass line, fashion line, cooking line, sports line & more with sub-units too 😅 welcome again to BTS💜

[@francinesmith4191]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@AJP.OT7]

😂😂

[@iwannaliveinabox9772]

LMAO 😂😂

[@bunnycat195]

@@SnowRivera LOL sass line 🤣

[@rosainvisible1037]

The Kim line, the gamer line,..

[@chocoluvr09]

I’ve been an army for about 4 years and watching you both reviewing these albums has brought me a completely new appreciation for rap line. I really enjoy hearing the context you both give and the knowledge you share, it’s really cool to learn. And also really cool to see my faves get their flowers from people who know what they’re talking about!

[@jhopeur7219]

j-hope is my favorite rapper in the group. He's so distinct and special but he has such a clear identity as a rapper. I think it's a cool thing to have such a clear signature but still be able to surprise and challenge fans the way he does with every drop. Like all three of his albums are SO HIM (super conceptual, elements of surrealism, old school hip hop with a twist (either grunge, daft-punk-y, funk), and sincere lyricism), but they all sound so different. I think he's such a complete artist. The way his mind thinks up these stories and the intricacy of the way he tells them is so special. And seeing him perform them takes it to the next level. I'm not exaggerating when I call him one of the best performers of our generation. I think he gets on stage and he's Mick Jagger, or MJ, or Prince. Put him next to Beyonce and Bruno Mars and he's on a level playing field. It's cool to me to see that from a rapper. Anyway, yeah, I'm kind of obsessed with him.

[@cybrpunk]

Well said!

[@JrKdM]

Girl calm yourself haha

[@Anj_HOTS324]

You’re spitting facts ❤

[@tonzyjc]

Yes yes yes 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 He's also my fav rapper in BTS 🫶🏾💜

[@ablindinglightthatnolonger8379]

​@@JrKdMwhy do they need to calm down tho? They're expressing enthusiasm for a unique artist they really enjoy, nothing negative about it, only pure amusement. Maybe you are the one out of place for being a party pooper in a very positive and happy comment section

[@Lizzylovesbts]

I love these videos! I don’t have a music background and I’m learning so much. Thanks for breaking it down. I knew Varnell would like our JHope . Cyphers, Ddeng, outro:tear, hip hop phile, born singer….just some suggestions. Or Jhopes newest album Hope on the Street. Yoongi’s D-Day. Tell Varnell not to be scared 😂 it’s more fun on the purple side.

[@SleepDeez]

💜💜💜 thank you so much! lol I think he’s starting to see purple in his dreams and he’s getting closer and closer to full conversion status any day now!

[@aishiteruikioi]

I SENSED A DISTURBANCE IN THE FORCE AND SOMEHOW KNEW THIS HAD LANDED

[@marinal.]

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[@ismotjahan9769]

😂❤

[@billiecatlett5303]

You two are great entertainment! Yes, back in the day, I used floppy disks and shook my ass to a lot of the artists you talked about! You may be surprised how many ARMY are middle aged and older. I appreciate how you are bringing the knowledge and the laughs at the same time. I knew that their music often makes me feel nostalgic and you were able to put names to the influences to explain why. Thank you!

[@Kerianpenguin]

First note: YOUR QUESTIONS ARE NOT DUMB. I love that you have questions bc that means you are actually interested and curious about stuff, so please keep asking, everyone went throughout a similar journey, so it’s okay. Also I gotta say denial looks funny af 🤣🤣🤣 but also Im loving all the little tidbits of info that both Sleep and Varnell give us about music, it’s refreshing. Im enjoyed your trip (and denial) a lot. And I wish you are enjoying this too. Last note: J-hope full Lollapalooza performance is for free on YT if you want to see it! Even if you don’t record your reaction Im pretty sure you are gonna enjoy seeing him live + you will see how army will show up for any of the boys! Cheers! (Great heart at the end💜)

[@atagiray]

Jhope has Hope on the Street as an album as well. The albun contains the tracks from the documentary, he recorded songs that fit into the dance genres. It is amazing

[@racheyedna]

(This is so long, I’m so sorry! 🫣) I don’t usually post comments on KZbin, but I just had to say this: I love what you are creating with this reaction series! 💜 Please know that we see, acknowledge, and deeply appreciate how much work you are putting into these videos. The extra education you are providing regarding music (hiphop) history and music production techniques & terminology makes my love for these songs (and our Bangtan Boys (men 😂), PDogg, et al. who create them) feel richer & more informed, and it feels like I have a better understanding about what Namjoon, Yoongi, and Hobi envisioned for each album from a production perspective. I’m also so proud of these men and the art they create, and while they don’t require outside/Western validation, and ARMY doesn’t require anyone to validate their music (because we already know they are exceptional!) it feels incredible to have experts in the field acknowledge & explain the ways in which our guys are talented artists and how they’ve created the music we love so much. I always seek out experts who react to BTS, because I want to learn & have a deeper understanding of as many aspects of our guys’ art as possible: dance/choreography, music production, lyrical analysis, stage production, costumes/fashion, video production, Korean history, culture & language, etc. And your 4 reaction videos have been more informative than the majority of “experts” I’ve watched over the past 4 years! I know it’s a lot of work, and the quality of your videos is so high that it takes a lot of time, so please don’t feel rushed as you work on more videos. We love what you’re creating, we love the friendship, camaraderie & chemistry between the two of you, we love learning more, and we love the respect you are showing our guys! Class is in session and we are SEATED! THANK YOU!! 🫰🫶💜

[@amandaruno]

He has a mixtape released before Jack In The Box, called Hope World, and he has a little EP that he wrote to be the soundtrack of his dance documentary called HOPE ON THE STREET VOL.1 available on Prime Video

[@reekersqueaker]

your videos have infinite rewatch value lol. love the musical analysis, name dropping of other artists/producers i should be checking out (the list is so long now hahaha), and insight on music production. that part where sleep shows how the npc works was so cool, but also really appreciate the social commentary on sampling and copyright law, and the subtext of what that means re: how people in power attempt to stifle creativity in black and brown communities in america (still to this day). also, the dad jokes are killing me. "line dance" lmaoooooooooo love these videos so much. watching this journey brings me a lot of joy. thank you!!!

[@mariastclair406]

You need to see his Live Performance at Lolapalooza. He broke the record for being the no 1 Headliner that Lola ever had.

[@Itm449]

It was one heck of a show. I was there and it was one of the absolute best concerts I’ve ever attended, and I’ve attended some pretty insane concerts in my many years.

[@mae__]

Absolutely loved the conversations, informing about the culture and actually give quality input! J-Hope was the one who made me see how much they respect and honor the culture (for me it was especially with the dance side and how knowledgeable he was) and that made me really dive into this whole BTS thing. Initally what hindered me from even thinking getting into them is that I had this image that most of the kpop industry is based on black music and references black culture.. just without black people... BTS is really the only group that went above and beyond respecting the culture! BUT we still need SO MUCH more of these conversations, referencing back to where it comes from for all the fans who are not familiar with it, for who BTS open a door to that culture! So really really thanks for that! Oh yaaah excited for your Lolla reaction! keep it up! much love, your vids are so refreshing 💜

[@BTSBEINGBTSYT]

Thanks for sharing, Sleep!

[@jeje2538]

Adem 😄 long time no see! hope that you're doing well :)))

[@gabrielaortega2906]

This project was so special and meaningful for him and us as fans because he speaks about other side of him we didn’t know, he had always been positive and joyful on cameras, in the song “what if” jhope is being a little rebel saying to the world “what if i don’t have hope anymore”. Also he was born to be a performer, he is the soul of bts in scenarios, and his performance at lollapalooza is just so full of passion, still can’t get over it lol Thanks for the video and for making a real effort to analyze music in a way we also understand. Great content

[@OT7-Chelle]

Not him in denial about the conversion....Varnell STOP 😂😂😂

[@marinal.]

right, rolls eyes

[@cl2174]

Thank you for teaching us so much about BTS music and music in general. Please don't stop!!

[@rkivelover]

j-hope is a songwriter, composer and producer as well as a recording artist and he directed this entire project. It’s very authentic to himself and exposes his darker thoughts and feelings, particularly as the member who has taken on the “hopeful” persona and strives to raise people’s spirits. It’s a very vulnerable release for him, and he made an exquisite piece of art in the process.

[@El28122]

Yes!

[@Alli_May_ARMY]

Listen... I'm just a pasty little cutesy mom/teacher in the Midwest, there is nothing swag about me. No one's going to listen to my opinion about rap or hip hop. BUT. This music is special - it hits me in my soul and my guts. I could tell you why it is special to me, but I couldn't articulate why it should be special to the world. However, YOU know. I love your reaction videos because you articulate that. I already have mad respect for these boys, but your explanations and reactions elevate that love and respect. So thank you for that, and for explaining why these are special sounds people should be paying attention to.

[@AJP.OT7]

Born singer (rendition of Born Sinner by Jcole) I recommend as group song but I also highly recommend the older live performance Also I recommend Hip Hop Phile but you haven’t to know the lyrics bc the shout out a lot of hip pop artists that inspired them & a lot of them are in the west.

[@Ramyeonisalifestyle]

Sleep, these videos are getting better each time and the first one was already brilliant! I appreciate the work put into it to share knowledge with your fellow ARMYs. P.S: The fingers hearts at the end. Oh, our dear Varnell, you can keep denying it but you know we know you know

[@T7Karou]

Wow I have never thought about the unfairness of copyright regarding samples nor knew the weight it had/has on hiphop. Love to be socially educated. Really opened my eyes there

[@anARMY-c3x]

Copyright has been around since the founders (1790), and soon after technology was created to record music, music recordings were protected, too (I think 1913). But copyright’s extension to music SAMPLES wasn’t until the early 1990s, when the technology developed.

[@anARMY-c3x]

(Like, I think you got that, but it was a little confusing in the video, so I figured I’d drop it here.)

[@SleepDeez]

@@anARMY-c3x yeah, that’s why I added the correction, but prior to hip hip it was so easy to cover a song and profit from it. So many songs with major artists having their own versions on radio back in the day.

[@SleepDeez]

@@T7Karou I’ve seen some really aggressive and unfair deals when it comes to sample clearance. It’s definitely an interesting topic when you dive deeper into it. Look up the Biz Markie case in 1991 if you want to learn more.

[@anARMY-c3x]

@@SleepDeez just saw this. Yeah I totally believe. Also appreciate you sending us to the case so we can learn more. I do law stuff but not copyright, and I see plenty of racism in other areas of law. No reason to believe it wouldn’t be happening in copyright, too. Glad you raised it so we can learn more. Absolutely living for these videos (and your sweet friendship with Varnell). Gonna join your patreon to support the education we are getting. 💜

[@MaryBerryMoa]

I find it so interesting that non-musicians (such as myself, and many fans) will prefer certain songs and those songs will be the more popular ones on a project. But musicians and producers will appreciate the less popular songs, because they know what the artist is doing better than we do, HAHAHAHA. I find new love and appreciations for songs that musicians break down for me. Thank you

[@AndreSierraBa]

He is doing dad jokes like Jin. I like a lot these reactions because I'm learning so much of music.

[@sarahingreen9734]

Ngl, I laughed so much at the joke!🤣

[@starr_fire02]

I laughed at that too😂

[@esthercullen]

The things that loving BTS has gotten a lot of us enjoying and getting an education in are so many and varied lol. Hip hop, rap, dance, football, the NBA, world cup, Olympics, architecture, Korean snacks/food, actual Korean language, charitable giving, human rights, literature, etc

[@7reasonsssssss]

Thanks to Sleep and Varnell for taking time out of your busy schedules to react to another one of our boys projects. 💜 I just love this whole journey and I also love the new terms and details I'm learning about production because you guys are producers. It's so interesting and informative and I really appreciate it. Also shout to Sleep for the editing of this video, it's so cool💜 Varnell, welcome to the Bora house sir!😂💜 Safety Zone is my favourite song on JITB. The piano drives me crazy 😭 his voice on this song and just the pace of it. I just love it🥹

[@senbazuruk2green837]

I’m a 54 year old dope old BTS ARMY (for about five years) and I have learned so much about how these albums are put together through you both which has made my experience listening to the solo albums so much richer!Thank you so much for explaining the technical aspects of the music! I love these videos you and Varnell have been doing. I smiled through whole episode! Big ARMY hug and love coming your way!!!💜

[@catarinapaula9458]

Fun fact, jhope Met j Cole (his idol) at lolapalloza, and from there "hope on the street" collaboration Was born

[@firebutterfly]

His voice got so soft, "it's a heart? oh wow. this is a heart."

[@dzt8833]

Honestly, I really love the educational bits in this video. It's so fascinating to me as someone who does not have a production background. I love getting a new layer of understanding and respect of bts' music! Also, it's just refreshing to watch bts' music be taken seriously. Because of preconceived notions surrounding kpop, people don't delve into bts' music with enough intellectual curiosity for the music. It's just shoved into a kpop corner without further deliberation. I appreciate yalls analysis!

[@Damanique]

"He's introducing people to hiphop who would never hear it" That's definitely true! It's because of BTS that I started listening to hiphop and rap more, and then thanks to reaction videos like this, I learned more about the music genre and its cultural background. Needless to say, growing up in western Europe in an overwhelmingly white environment, hiphop is so undervalued and underplayed here (like literally, if you compare our charts to global ones and US ones) Over the past years of being an ARMY I also came to appreciate hiphop a lot more and also started listening to a lot of hiphop artists (though BTS will always be no 1 for me!)

[@knh771]

One of the things I love about the interaction between the two of you is how Sleep is sharing music he loves while accepting that Varnell might not like a track. No pressure. No judgement. Just curiosity. These videos are giving me so much joy right now. And now I have to go rewatch that Lolla set!

[@tajbabydoll]

Fun fact... Teddy Riley was one of the main people that ushered New Jack Swing into K-Pop, he has written and produced for several K-Pop groups going as far back as 2012. Please take Varnell through the BTS journey chronological when you get there, he will flip hearing the development! You two are amazing in the way you play off each other and hold so much knowledge. Excited to follow this discovery. 💜

[@roguechevelle]

Love this so much guys! Thank you Varnell for giving this a chance and even if you don't like a track or album it's okay we all have different tastes. I appreciate how respectful you are and that your willing to give it a chance. I've not caught a live with Sleep before so only thing I suggest when on youtube live is having a mod or a few mods that you trust ready to join that will deal with the comment section, sadly I was on a youtube live once celebrating one of the members birthdays and we got raided by trolls & BTS haters. They had to end the live and start a new one for subscribers only. Most of army is a lovely community and we try to emulate the BTS members who are very compassionate people, we have grown to a large fanbase but sadly so have the people who love to hate on BTS out of jealousy or just because they are so big now etc. It's just a precaution I'd like to suggest, hopefully there won't be any issue like that, real army try to follow BTS' example of being more positive, we love and respect all seven of the members. J-Hope get's out of the military sometime in October so I'm excited for him to be home soon.

[@sweetlorre]

💜

[@seahorse3267]

Jhope’s hiphop sensibilities are just like mine; moved to NYC in 90 & worked at Polygram designing covers, exposed to great music being made. From seeing Ice Cube at the Apollo to smashing punpkins at roseland, I was at a concert every night. Drove up from Philly to see public enemy in 88 in east village club, the world. New Jack swing era so much fun. Jhope by far makes music as solo that connects w/ me. Love what you guys are doing, reaction fr a producers point of you. Please keep it up, I find what you guys have to say relevant.

[@SnowRivera]

2:00 de-nile is a river in Egypt 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@marinal.]

facts

[@KawaiiKitty13]

Omg, thank you guys for another amazing reaction! I loved having the lesson breaks too, it's really helping me learn more and appreciate their music. Also, thank you so much for taking the time to show us how the MPC works! That was so cool and really helped me appreciate more the artistry behind creating a whole song out of just a few secs of a recording. Can't wait to see Varnell's reaction to Hobipalooza! 💜

[@nixys_9169]

the livestream while reading the lyrics is such a good idea!

[@inlovewithsope]

I know Hobi learned how to rap while he was a trainee and definitely worked hard to find his own style. But I also believe that he already has an innate talent for this and was able to tap into it and I'M SO GLAD THAT HE DID. What a huge blessing to the industry.

[@tammarabg8174]

I just want to express my great appreciation for your explanations, break downs, and history. I am 64 and had never really listened to hip hop or rap until I found BTS during the MOTS 7 album release. Through the BTS rap line, and now you, I have found new-to-me artists.

[@kkcamp02]

To get a feel for the rapline, I recommend three songs: Hip Hop Phile, Ddaeng, & LY-Tear. Hip Hop Phile shows how serious they are about their craft and how they truly respect the culture. Ddaeng emphasizes their lyricism, wordplay and Korean culture. LY-Tear is an example of their emotional range. Varnell Enjoy!

[@El28122]

Forgot to say how well this album was received by music critics when it was released in 2022. Rolling Stone had it at number 9 on the list of the top 100 albums of 2022.

[@judyburgess3357]

He's our Hobi, our J Hope, street dancer. I am really enjoying your discussions about hip hop. 72 year old Army, have been obsessed with BTS since 2020, I never liked rap before discovering BTS but now I love most of their raps. BTS are known for their live performances and I am wondering if you intend to watch some live performances, or even their music videos. Some of their MVs are like films, but add to the total experience of the music. I'd recommend Suga's MVs for Daechwita and Haegeum, or RM's Wild Flower.

[@nataliacoggins6769]

Absolutely agree, as a 66 years young widow and former hip-hop and r&b listener!!!! BTS's rap line brought these genres back into my life!!!! They would love Mic Drop, the Steve Aoki remix MV. It would blow their minds!!!!! 💜

[@OT7-Chelle]

The music production section in-between the video was honestly straight fire 🔥. Thank you Sleep

[@taracooper6024]

Wanna add that it makes me appreciate Yoongi's old production vid even more, now that I have a much better understanding of what he was doing. Pretty sure it still didnt have subs last time I watched it either.

[@OT7-Chelle]

@@taracooper6024 Excellent point. Currently rewatching Break The Silence series on my Telegram Channel (Basically an ARMY Vault)...and I'm appreciative so much more of the little musical tidbit, watching them work.

[@KatinaS252]

I know that people often have just their favorite tracks from an album on their playlist. But I find some of the tracks a bit jarring by themselves. For me, this album is just the best when I listen to all the tracks in order from start to finish. The album as a whole makes a powerful statement, and Hobi put so much thought into each song and the sequence of the tracks. I enjoy it so much. And now, I can appreciate it even more. I learned a lot, and the lessons were so fun. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, Sleep and Varnell!

[@sonablom]

51:41 he’s also very respectful and thankful for the people who let him sample the music. For example, I can’t remember which performance it was but he has before when he performed chicken noodle soup live he shouted Out the original artist, and I really liked with Lalapoolza that they had dirty ol bastard included in the visuals of what if

[@anARMY-c3x]

He did it at Lolla but I think that wasn’t the only time. And word is he paid her WELL, too. The few times she has spoken about it, she’s been hella supportive. 💜

[@sonablom]

@@anARMY-c3x do you mean young B? I was thinking of DJ Webster. Thanks for the info! Edit: she goes by Ms. Bonnie now! Very talented lady.

[@rama7mo]

‏‪57:20‬‏ This laugh means that you will regret what you said when you see them together😂😂😂

[@emaaa78787]

I really feel grateful for not only this album but also all of the bts rapline albums for introducing a new side of hiphop to me. I never knew why but I couldn’t identify with a lot of modern rappers, and since I am quite young I haven’t ever really experienced hiphop in it’s original form. So if it weren’t for them introducing me to oldschool rap I may have never even given the genre as a whole a chance. I feel like bts was the group that widened my horizons the most when it came to music, they were also the introduction to r&b and jazz for me, so by finding them I got closer to those genres as well! It’s really funny how these things work.

[@mariab6161]

i totally see Varnell challenging his life choices after listening to Jimin's angelic voice 🤣🤣🤣 but cyphers first, he needs them. and Ugh. and Tear. and Mic Drop, of course.😁 love seeing you guys, keep up the good vibes. borahae

[@abbyj4108]

I love these videos cause not only is it fun to see people be introduced to the boys but as someone who likes rap & hiphop but is kinda new to it it’s really interesting to learn more about the culture and history, so thanks for the education 💜