I PREVAIL feat. JOYNER LUCAS - "DOA" | REACTION

[@j3ff840]

Joyner Lucas is Badass and I’m glad your reacting to more IPREVAIL

[@AlexHefner]

Isn’t he a badass! Love Joyner!

[@CarolMarineMom]

Me too🤘✌🎵🎸🎤🥁

[@MDavis13]

Yea would be nice if you did all of IPrevail's album Trauma

[@zyndyr5984]

Yeah. I think i Prevail's messages in their music videos are some of the best videos I've seen in today's metal.

[@j3ff840]

Alex Hefner heck yeah dude he’s one of my favorite rappers and This is coming from a guy that mostly listens to rock/ Metal

[@philly24491]

I prevail does not have one bad song. Do more of them Alex!

[@komornik753]

Alex should react to "Scars" by them.

[@MrTateCore]

IP are incredible. This dude has a bit of Ice T and Eminem in him. Eric is best for it though

[@DarkMustard1337]

I guess?...heh to each their own..I come from the Metal world and I only like one of their songs..this one was great for the colab though.

[@xtravagentk1275]

@@DarkMustard1337 A song being bad, and not liking it are two different things. I'm a metal head too, and there are a lot of bands I don't like, but I don't think they're all bad, know what I mean?

[@rialovessushii]

Facts!!

[@joshtyers9219]

React to Ice Nine Kills Stabbing in the Dark or the American Nightmare or Thank God its Friday

[@Sp00kyN3rd]

I would really like this! I've never listened to Ice Nine Kills except from when Alex reacted to them and loved it! Would love to hear more.

[@skullhead2327]

Brianne Haddow yes and ice nine kills your numbers up is amazing

[@ericsvoboda8906]

No something from their older would be better. Newton’s third law of knives in the back, or red sky warning

[@MrJustwatchandlearn]

Na f... that “communion of the cursed” before them, music vids dope aswell.

[@welpimametalhead6018]

Or hell in the hallways or nature of the beast

[@noxlunatic3622]

I just thought I would mention doa is an old song and the i can't breath line was there before all this but this version is a remix as a message to all the issues in the world

[@laurenburnam2616]

I was thinking the same thing. Older song and the lyrics were there BEFORE chaos hit

[@joaonml]

The I can't breathe stuff didn't start with George Floyd. There were previous cases of black men saying that before they were killed by the police

[@noxlunatic3622]

@@joaonml no one said that was the origin buddy but people who don't know the band might just put it on that

[@cole5728]

joaonml Lots of people of all races have said that to cops using excessive force...

[@shanerosczewski7812]

Love that they did a collab with Joyner Lucas, I seriously gotta start listening to him

[@AlexHefner]

You will not regret it! He is an incredible artist!

[@lostbetrayed]

Alex Hefner You got that right

[@timkelley9162]

His whole ADHD album is phenomenal.

[@shanerosczewski7812]

Alex Hefner I will be sure to check out his stuff! I know the song I’m not racist and it’s pretty good

[@4sbel885]

Tim Kelley the dude’s talented, but that album kinda sucked

[@yewstew8312]

“I’ve been expecting this” -Senator Palpatine All jokes aside you should watch Gasoline by I Prevail. It’s literally their best song

[@danielxdrumming]

Even my boah Keanu got some good taste(but for real i see you like everywhere on KZbin😂)

[@06SteveO]

The entire album is phenomenal.

[@kyleg-rover7707]

Lmao, I'm now going to make it a point to go through the reaction channels I follow, just to find your comment

[@kyleg-rover7707]

For the sake of argument, "Love, Lust, and Liers" sits pretty even by me as their best lol

[@yewstew8312]

Kyle G-Rover I saw your reply on AOK 😂

[@PlanetaryTyler]

The crazy part of this song is that it was made and released well before George Floyd's death, yet the screams/lyrics of "I can't breathe...on our knees we pray...got my head on a guillotine, slipknot around my neck come and take a seat...dead on arrival" all completely echo everything about the situation and what the US and world are going through. Such a perfect song right now.

[@x3P1PH4NYx]

I felt the same. Glad they were able to remix it since the message applies.

[@mrk6811]

Yeah I heard this song for the first time right after mr Floyd's death. And I was like.....wow....literally speechless. And the visuals in the video. Visceral.

[@SexyGummyBear2]

Its tragic what happened to Floyd, but that man was a criminal with a terrible history of offenses and violence. I will not make a criminal my martyr but I stand with all the innocent minorities out there. He was also high on meth and fentanyl and was threatening a store owner, so I personally do not feel for him, instead I feel for his family #AllLivesMatterNotJustBlack

[@PlanetaryTyler]

@@SexyGummyBear2 it shouldn't matter about his past. At the moment of his death he wasnt hurting anybody, and even if he was truly committing a crime by using a counterfeit bill (doubtful) there is no way a public execution was a justified response.

[@PlanetaryTyler]

@@SexyGummyBear2 also high on meth and fentanyl? Sounds like youve spent too much time on 4chan my dude. Also still doesnt justify a slow painful death like he experienced.

[@ryanscott6852]

As I Lay Dying: Nothing Left. Then a follow up reaction of As I Lay Dying: The Sound of Truth. The videos go together and are amazing!

[@R3APZ559]

I can't believe he hasn't reacted to these songs yet!!!

[@oggie6907]

@Morbid Angel is better than Death They're not even the same fkn genre 😂

[@oggie6907]

Psychobingo Can I get some examples of what they’ve ripped off? At The Gates sound pretty good so I’m curious to listen

[@oggie6907]

Morbid Angel is better than Death, Nah I’m still learning every day. A framework suggests it has been built upon though, not ripped-off, right? How do you distinguish between the two?

[@Bingle-Derry_]

I feel like this song is relatable to everything that's going on in the world today

[@GoBlueHTB]

You don’t say?

[@erinjones9781]

And it was written before it all happened!

[@ironideinferno7004]

TTV GoBlueHTB It came out about a year ago, this is just a remix only adding Joyner’s verse not changing the lyrics

[@erinjones9781]

Well, not the systematic racism but the specific “I can’t breathe” line was there before the death of George

[@GoBlueHTB]

Erin Jones that line was originally referring to Eric Garner, who also shouted “I Can’t Breathe” while being murdered by a police officer. Police brutality didn’t begin with Floyd.

[@casper4202]

Been waiting for your reaction 😁 love this song. The video is what we ALL needed to see.

[@societylabeledme]

Please check out Imminence-"Infectious" I'll suggest a year if I have to. I've done it twice now lol

[@jnvitkauskas1]

I like them, because i miss the sound of sempiternal! Lol

[@EkkoBach]

i support that requst was gonna requst it myself xD

[@TwisTroGaming]

I 1000% support that request. Alex!!

[@jamielawson9001]

This song speaks volumes. That "i can't breathe line" hit me in the heart.

[@jacksongoodman3689]

The crazy part is this song came out last year. But if fits so well.

[@kyleg-rover7707]

Which one?? There was a couple "I can't breath" lines. Lol

[@thedrumman2019]

@@jacksongoodman3689 yup. Crazy. I saw them live back in October and this song was frcking incredible live. But i sadly cant year the words "i cant breathe" now unless im screaming it like Eric did in the song😂

[@jacksongoodman3689]

@kyle G-Rover the whole song. The only new part is Joyner and even that was done before all this. Both original and this version were written and recorded prior to the George Floyd murder

[@kyleg-rover7707]

@@jacksongoodman3689 I accept your point, I know all this lol. I just saying that the words "I can't breath" was said more than once, with different follow ups. That's why I said which one lol

[@twostonedactual2541]

Alex, when you began you metal journey, I began my hip hop journey. As a musician, I've learned to appreciate all genres now. But metal and hip hop are most thought provoking.

[@davidnissim589]

Respect to any rapper that gets involved with a metalcore/post-hardcore group. Joyner's verse here was fire

[@ariananicoleleon8309]

Yesss love this reaction! U should do I prevail: bow down, breaking down, lifelines, and gasoline

[@MKKillr]

Hes done bow down already. That's actually his first reaction to them. Go check it out its pretty lit.

[@ariananicoleleon8309]

Omg Thanku for letting me know! I def will !!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@MKKillr]

@@ariananicoleleon8309 no problem. He also has done hurricane if you wanna check that out too.

[@sickandtired12]

I'm glad they remixed this song..it was amazing on it's own but w/ Joyner Lucas on it AND Ben Proulx directing the video....🔥🔥

[@lizzie5919]

Chills all over

[@LadyxSky]

Thank you for having your positive energy even in these times. We all need a few minutes to escape and it feels safe here.

[@AlexHefner]

You’re more than welcome!

[@lilblackcat213]

It sucks that Joyner was only in that scene, but this song needs to spread.

[@ericsvoboda8906]

It’s an old song they just added a spot for him to do a re-record

[@lilblackcat213]

@@ericsvoboda8906 DOA was released last year, I guess

[@verenal.4489]

'every time you leave'... awesome... 🖤🖤

[@daianealess]

I was just listening to I Prevail and you posted this LOL

[@victoriaclemons906]

I LOVE this reaction and music video!!!!! Please react to I Prevail- Scars or I Prevail- Breaking Down.

[@holdenbmanconcerts]

The original song came out on the Trauma album mast March and the "I can't breathe" line has been there from the start but now that line means so much more and fits the message of the video and song more than ever before

[@Aleejen9]

FINALLY!!! I’ve been waiting on this reaction. Lol! But yeah, very powerful video and the visual effects are wow! Perfect depiction of the US right now too. I love I Prevail and Joyner Lucas so I was stoked to see those names together! Lol!

[@ValkyrieLightwing]

I just watched that yesterday and I had chills through and through. Keep in mind, this song was written and album released a while ago already, so that "I can't breathe" was complete fucking coincidence, but an absolutely powerful and fitting one. Joyner I think was a very necessary and fitting addition to this song, and they did it very well imo. The song itself is angry, aggressive, it makes you feel the pain and anguish. The video, makes you see the despair, the corruption, the sadness, and cruelty of our society. I think of their music video releases, I Prevail absolutely nailed 'Breaking Down' and 'DOA'. They are hugely relevant (not that the others aren't, mind you), powerful at getting the point across, and relatable in some way to some people. Say what you want about I Prevail, but they are facing subjects head on that make most people uncomfortable and I applaud them for it. Again, not to say other bands don't do as such.

[@jonathanmcelroy7457]

That song is amazing I love the message behind it

[@hopswigh]

Man I've been waiting for this since the song dropped. Love your reactions for I Prevail and this song was so timely.

[@jakerochelle]

Love Joyner. Love I Prevail. What a mix.

[@denisegrannis9534]

This song is amazing, and so important right now!!!!! Awesome collab!!!

[@txrenchkxill1140]

Thanks my guy! 👌🏻

[@txrenchkxill1140]

I was the one who originally requested this

[@baeleilloyd28]

I technically came across this song yesterday and I was blown away by watching it. I'm pretty sure my jaw dropped. This song definitely resounded with all that's going on. Dude IPrevail and Joyner Lucas nailed it all in the same coffin.

[@flair954]

This song was whatever before but after everything this song is so powerful and now brings me to tears

[@pinnerninja]

i Prevail released D.O.A. a while back. This is their remix with Joyner which was released very recently. Still good. Just much more relevant now.

[@dzmorg]

Love Joyner and I Prevail, lets go!!!!!

[@rickb4079]

Thanks for showing this Alex. It needs to be said it needs to be seen pass it on to all your followers.

[@cland27]

This song actually came out a year ago, the only new thing about it is Joyner Lucas’ verse and the music video, everything after Joyner is the original song

[@Mellectic]

As a life long metal head, I've been on a hip hop/rap journey over the last year and this song brought me here. Glad to have found you - excellent reaction! *new sub

[@michaelpalma5882]

Rocking that Dexter shirt, hell yeah! Lol. Someone who loves rap and heavy metal this song for me is amazing. What a strong message and visuals, so glad you reacted to this 🤘🏼

[@TylerLuvsCinema]

I’m still working my way around I Prevail. I’ve heard the more radio played songs like Alone, Hurricane, and Breaking Down. Found this video today because of another react channel. Got me wanting to see other KZbinr’s reactions to the video. This video is nothing less than breathtaking in its portrayal of events that are extremely applicable to our current social-political environment. Set that to the lyrics and you have a message that must be shared with all. The video says it as plain as it needs to be said. We are all in this together.

[@chrisputnam4163]

Quick recommendations Gasoline, Bow Down, Scars, and my current favorite that I start every day with, Come And Get It.

[@ryanbrazas3380]

Metal Bangers Born of Osiris - Bow Down Winds of Plague - Anthems of Apocalypse Emmure - Solar Flare Homicide Volumes - Wormholes Within the Ruins - God's Amongst Men After the Burial - Aspirations Veil of Maya - Unbreakable

[@redrazorx-23]

Anthems of apocalypse is awesome!

[@ryanbrazas3380]

@@redrazorx-23 dude it was the first song to get me into hardcore

[@redrazorx-23]

Ryan Brazas yeah its amazing

[@corybradley3181]

This song will always give me goosebumps

[@travislightfoot7743]

Best way ive heard anyone put it on the discussion of whose life matters. Just from that statement alone makes me wish I could subscribe twice! Keep up the good work brother! Also thanks for the new song to be added to my playlist

[@Deadpool4president]

Yees! I discovered them a couple of weeks ago through their song "Breaking Down". It's my go to having a mental breakdown song now (Probably heard it at least 50 times by now :P)

[@jaimerosas4874]

I love this song with rap and medal music it fits in today society and you can feel it in the rap and medal singing!😭🤛🏿🚔

[@Shrike_AFK]

The original song DOA by I Prevail is like a year old now. And the line "I can't breathe" was already in there. It's like they fucking called it man. Holy shit.

[@itz_sh1ft493]

This song was written and produced last year, the collab with Joyner Lucas came out a few days ago. And it unfortunately just so happens the George Floyd situation happened a couple days before this music video even came out. So the “I can’t breathe” line makes the whole song so much better

[@travistesluk3986]

Hey Alex just for clarification, the song "DOA" originally came out on their Trauma album, and the "I can't breathe" line was in the original version. This collabo is fairly new but Joyner is a very welcome addition to the song and even the original version hits the current state of the world. Love the reaction! I laughed at the No Life Shaq shot. 😂

[@CxcxaHxxves]

It's crazy that the original DOA (w/o Joyner's verse) was written just over a year ago and that it's relevant today. This goes for Killing in the Name Of as well. Check out Burn It by Fever 333. Along the lines of what's happening now.

[@mark_77_66]

Crazy thing is that this song is over a year old (besides the rap). has those lyrics that are even more meaningful today.

[@mjg9137]

This was emotional for me because he is literally the first light complexioned male I've ever seen who said *all lives can't matter until black lives matter*. Bless this *amazing reactor* ❗❗❗❗❗❗

[@noahharper8351]

I got the opportunity to meet Eric from I prevail (the deep voice in the band) and he stopped to take pictures and talk to me and my girlfriend. He is a great guy and the rest of the band sounds great too

[@Overall91]

Architects - Gone With The Wind/Dan speech (Live at Alexandra Palace) - From ''Holy Ghost''

[@999samus7]

Man... I was looking to forget how hard these times are but I saw joyner lucas and clicked this video, this was a real song, a really good way on how the art can be use to express what you feel, an awesome way to show that rap and metal (if it sounds like djent i dont know if it's metal right now) are genres used to express anger, can be used to give you that reality check you need... Thought I was gonna think less by spending time on youtube, ended up thinking more about the whole situation... Stay strong people...

[@cringelorddivine9337]

I Prevail are the next metalcore phenomenon. It's been a long time since I watched such a deep music video.

[@richardhurts5]

The state of Massachusetts has quite a few popular rock/heavy metal bands. I never thought a rapper with such talent would ever emerge. I'm a metal guy through and through, but Joyner Lucas is pretty bad ass.

[@CarolMarineMom]

Omg!!! Alex! Thank you!!! Your Intro! I sooo needed to totally laugh out loud tonight!!! Dude YOU ROCK!!! ✌🤘THIS SONG frickin Jaaaaaaams!!!!!🎵🎸🎤🥁

[@AlexHefner]

You’re welcome!! 😊🙂🙏🏼

[@ryancoates9223]

Ive just discovered I Prevail over Quarantine, absolutely love them. I also found a band called Solence, feel like you would enjoy there stuff, would love to see some videos on them

[@dsmembereddreams]

Seriously, I don't know WHY you haven't gotten on the Spiritbox reaction train. You're seriously missing out. React to them in this order: 1. Rule of Nines 2. Bleach Bath 3. Belcarra 4. Blessed be 5. Electric Cross.

[@tybreedlovedrums9077]

Real talk! 💯

[@Muskit12]

100% Agree! Alex you are missing out, man!

[@meganklobchar7014]

Yes I am so glad you did this. Great reaction . I think this video should get video of the year it was so we'll done. so heart breaking how real it is.

[@alrenzojones3365]

Dude my name is alrenzo jones thank you for the playing the LP videos I've listened to hip hop for as long as I could remember but Linkin park has always been on every and any device that ive own through out the years I'm 29 now I'll be 30 years old in October but what wanted to say was is that I'll be 90 years old and I'll still listen to Linkin park and Eminem till i die I will be listing to there music and I know all the songs and album's of both artist and band

[@TooMuchBS500]

Glad you got to this. I really hope you look more into Tyler Smyth's stuff that he's produced: Trauma, Falling in Reverse's new stuff, this song, etc. I think you should look at his original stuff in Dangerkids, too, especially Blacklist, since they self-released it.

[@HylianPhenom]

Duuddeee yesss! Thank you!! I loved it!

[@JustinSchieck]

Excited as I just commented to do this one yesterday lol. If you wanna see a super deep video Alex, check out fade in / fade out by nothing left

[@Rocky-tq1ld]

One word "WOW"

[@Chaka2225]

Glad you did this one, crazy song

[@이승현-n9y]

I love his channel growing, watching your channel since your second cover

[@Rubiks37]

Been waiting for this since the video came out. Glad you liked it

[@yisraelplatotzedek9520]

Alex, you are a real one! I love your reaction to the amazing music, song, rap, and video. I especially love that you said "till black lives matter, all lives don't matter". I get why you say that. Keep it up, bro.

[@ginn9282]

This song left me speechless when I first seen it!!! Rarely happens. #BLACKLIVESMATTER #ENDSYSTEMICRACISM #SOLIDARITY I appreciate you saying black lives matter!!! Not all lives can matter until black lives matter. And the George Carlin comment was on point

[@FranciscoMartinez-yz1ub]

I Prevail actually made this song a few months ago lol it's crazy how it fits so well rn

[@davidemen]

I love this song... I had the same reaction!! Well done guy.. you perfectly explain how the world works in a few words!!

[@tylermccoll9961]

Joyner and I prevail both use the same director and Joyner Lucas is there favourite artist this song is old but they made a video and let Joyner in a verse check out we’re tired by the blancos ft Joyner Lucas guys done songs with all genres

[@faithmozey4284]

I've been requesting this thank you for reacting to it!!!

[@AlexHefner]

You’re welcome!

[@kelderman295]

Thanks for the react man, your views and opinions are always open hearted and 110% genuine. We need more people in the world like yourself, maybe it wouldnt be so messed up right now. Evil comes in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Love to buy you a beer someday! 🤘

[@g-t-mac1523]

what he says at 6:20 is some of the realest shit I've heard on the internet. Don't let anyone pull the wool over your eyes and stick together, humanity is not meant to be divided like this

[@julzz1177]

i love you alex, thanks for being that positive light when stuff is so dark

[@AlexHefner]

Thank you for being the positive light too! That comment made my day 🔥🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@Walrus50]

“I can’t breath” was in the original lyrics before they added JL

[@Bugga-Ray-Dudley]

Crazy how that line got so much deeper even after the song was out for a while.

[@zk97383]

Been waiting for your reaction to this bro! I've basically had this on repeat the last few days

[@noot6230]

With the way our country is rn, this song really needs to get popular and just be seen by as many people as possible. We need to make changes and make this a good place to live for everyone no matter who they are or what they look like. I love all of y’all and I hope you’re all safe

[@billycalisterio]

tbh this song was released at the right time with the right people i love this shit so much

[@chris75521]

This version is dope af!

[@OfficialSYK]

What you mean version?

[@chris75521]

@@OfficialSYK this is a new release, the regular version is on the trauma album

[@TheDomtie]

SYK ! The song is 2 years old its just a Video + lucas

[@jaretzyturtle]

I was waiting for you to react to this video!!! But yeah this video is really deep & it literally left me speechless the first time I saw it

[@sairoland5715]

Funny part is out of the big reactors you're the first one to be reacting to this and it may take the others a week or two to even think about it. Kudos to you. Respect the top-tier Hip hop mixing with some heavy metal. 🤘

[@lilflyerphanatic3625]

Finally😫😫😫 I've been waiting for you to react to this one

[@sweet_chicken_nugget]

You should react to Atreyu- In Our Wake

[@twostonedactual2541]

That's a great one..

[@sweet_chicken_nugget]

@@twostonedactual2541 It's a fucking banger mah dude

[@danielcampuzano8927]

I definitely agree!!! Even the acousti version is fucking amazing

[@sweet_chicken_nugget]

@@danielcampuzano8927 They really went all out for that album. Can't say there's a song on it that I don't like

[@danielcampuzano8927]

@@sweet_chicken_nugget definitely feel the same way. My personal favorite from that album is Nothing Will Ever Change which I also hope Alex reacts to! Also REACT TO WHEN TWO ARE ONE BY ATREYU PLZ ALEX

[@Metalstrike365]

Should definitely react to Rise Above it by I Prevail. Such a sick song! And Unleash the Archers just released the title and track names of their new album, Abyss, which comes out in august. A concept album following Apex, once again following the Immortal on his new quest.

[@misconceptiionz-436]

Don’t know if anyone has said anything yet, but I LOVE the Dexter shirt!!! Best show ever!

[@tmaxx411]

I've been waiting for this since they dropped this. Hits really hard now

[@AlexHefner]

Especially deep!

[@OrGaZmO666]

This song hits so fucking hard right now. Holy shit.

[@rigopena1508]

I appreciate your friendship too.

[@Beastlysimmer_uk]

Litterally my new favourite song

[@nasariogomez3530]

Yes you’ve made your way to this song 😤🙏🏽❤️

[@David-mw9jm]

JOYNER IS AMAZING! OMG!

[@tracerfox8627]

DOA is originally off their Trauma album. This is a just a remixed single

[@kayla4702]

I came straight here after watching the video and I really needed to see your reaction!

[@MetalHeadDead]

Emmure - A Gift A Curse, Winds of Plague - Decimate the Weak! #DOIT

[@is_misfortune8404]

Holy fucking shit. This blew my socks off. This is brutal in an awesome way

[@babarazamsucks]

Wow! Another reaction of yours after just a few hours later and that too of I Prevail featuring Joyner Lucas! Okay! Let’s get back to reacting to these guys again after a long or short while I don’t know exactly and that too with two different bands or groups doing a collaboration! Looking forward to more patriotic reactions like this one in the near future because patriotic songs are just absolute favorite songs to listen to! By the way, as I’m typing this all out and reacting to this song along with you, I feel like I have listened to this song before because I’m a huge fan of both of their work either individually or collectively and my man, this song also hits me really hard like it’s hitting you really hard right now because of the video and audio! Keep on rocking, bro!🎸🎸🎸

[@justingarrett1675]

Joyner Lucas is a rapper that helps keep my hope in the future of rap alive. After the introduction of mumble rap and rappers like Cardi B and Drake started to make me question the future of rap, but here comes artists like Joyner Lucus to bring me back.

[@xxVIDSxxCREATORxx]

This song was screaming out before everything blew up. Crazy