Immortal Technique - Dance With The Devil | Dad’s First Reaction!

[@frontroom]

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[@Blacktolite]

It's a creative storytelling is not a true story immortal Technique has confirmed this otherwise it will be incriminating

[@JeremyDoe-w2t]

Your dad seems like a cool guy.

[@swbullen1]

hi

[@GrazCrimeOG]

thats not the whole song - theres another part

[@tonyese]

This is a wild song to show your dad 😭

[@jessepinkman7364]

ay lol

[@MonkeMoment35]

@@jessepinkman7364 h

[@kongking6860]

@@jessepinkman7364 One Last Cook Jessie.

[@Lelandboss]

@@jessepinkman7364 jesse we need to cook

[@AMolina-e9m]

@@jessepinkman7364 Jesse we have to cook

[@lennartm8189]

"only the devil responded cause god wasnt there" always gives me chills

[@MaxUgly]

they say "death takes you to a better place but I doubt it"

[@albertosantos1749]

When the devil asks you to dance you better say never cuz a dance with the devil may last you forever

[@FISHDINHO]

At least you know you have someone. Better than eternal loneliness. In fact you may say that is why God and the Devil exist. It would get a bit lonely. - > kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6WqgGSPaat6pqs

[@WindowsXPFrog]

I had a literal shiver the first time I listened to this with that line

[@zopps8652]

God

[@kamalwanka7572]

The occasional glances towards his dad to make sure he was okay is probably the most heartwarming part of this reaction.

[@brooksgone]

Most loving father/son bond. Thank you guys keep up the great content. Im glad Dad found the song to be a must heard and appreciate the stellar performance of the song!

[@jonathandavis8522]

how tf did 52 people like this comment? I sweat this younger generation is worthless scum

[@carlf-up3815]

@@brooksgone and the mutual respect they have for eachother is really nice to see.

[@bonzossticks9405]

We got a softie over here lmao

[@costnnza]

@@bonzossticks9405 someone said it.. thank u. He was just looking at his dad to see his reaction, its what u do when u show someone something u like: a song, a movie, a video etc… nothing wholesome or deep ab it.

[@Diego-rm3yt]

There's always a point when people are listening to this song for the first time and they stop bobbing their head once the disturbing verses begin. Your Dad did exactly that 😂

[@Patch_Z]

Lmaooo same, first time

[@edsondasilva4621]

Bro just listened to the song and looked for reactions I was exactly looking for this channel caus I seen some videos and thats exactly how it was, bobbing my head hard af but all of a sudden I froze until the end of the song, this shit is crazy

[@WindowsXPFrog]

Yep. This randomly came on for on Spotify one day and I was nowhere near to expecting it.

[@offthegrid1695]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@liesalllies]

I'll never forget the first time i heard this song. I was a senior in high school and in my film class with 5 other of my friends/classmates. This one guy comes in that, just for context, is the goofiest, sweetest, dorkiest white kid, and he had a cd player and headphones and says "you gotta check out this song" with a huge smile on his face. Each one if us took turns with the headphones and we also watched each other get emotionally brutalized and stunned into silence. Little fucker was kinda weird for that but honestly it was so memorable just how unprepared I was to hear it.

[@Dannydarko27]

Immortal Technique may not be for everyone but his talent is immeasurable.

[@Ripa-Moramee]

One of my favourite artists of all time, he's just so cold. "I spit in the ocean and created microscopic organisms." "The earth was hot, but when I stepped down it became cold" "When god said "let there be light" I turned that shit the fuck off and that's why the earth is only 5 billion years old." "I shine so far away from you that you will never get a glimpse of me Attempts to extinguish me? Don't even bother me none Like rtaded kiss throwing ice cubes at the sun A victory against immortal techniques will never be done Its like degrees of loosing and every second you are adding one" Some of my favourites. The last one just being very memorable to me as it's just straight bars. Not sure if it's all 100% accurate word for word as I'm not about to look up and copy and paste the exact lyrics but there you go

[@miquelr2353]

Def one of my all time favourite rappers

[@nuffsaid7759]

stupidity not allowed by me I'm the blackhole lyricsist that'll take your shine away darkness at anytime of day. turn a sambo into a soldier by just one line. I'm from where the police brutality isn't half as nice.

[@KingMori63400]

too bad he's such a conspiracy theorist

[@Painocus]

@@KingMori63400 He never belived any of those. He's been open from day one that he don't belive in em and only rapped about them because he wanted people to "question stuff they know". I think he has backed off that stuff hard after people actually started beliving it. The illuminati conspiracies started the same way, a bunch of hippies used the illuminati, mainly because the historical illuminati was mostly a harmless failure, and so they thought it would be funny/intentionally unbelivable, and they also used it as a way to talk about the FBI, without the FBI knowing they were talking about the FBI.

[@JoeyShip]

Immortal recently did an interview where he said that this story is true. He was not involved, and that the mother figure in the song, in real life, could have been a sister, or daughter or cousin, etc. Hood stories tend to evolve as they move through the community, is how he put It. But he did say that he can show the building where this happened and that the community started killing the men involved in this situation because what they did was so atrocious..and eluded to the fact that It was somebody underaged who got raped..and that’s why the community took matters into their own hands after the incident.

[@offdazaza2769]

Wasn't it that he said it's true in the sense that shit like that happens every day? I might've heard it on Mattyballz

[@grahamdaniels2970]

​@offdazaza2769 you are correct. I heard that interview. He said it happens everyday all over the world. He also said from start to finish this song took him nearly 10 years to finish. What a masterpiece!

[@cristianherrera7615]

@@grahamdaniels2970he did say what the guy above is talking about, he said he could take anyone to the actual building where it took place

[@teopalafox]

​@offdazaza2769 well, more pf there's a billt Jacob's on every street corner,a lot of people havs the ability to do it

[@tombacon1]

This has to be the darkest song I've ever heard. I remember feeling sick after I first heard this back in the 2000's and it still hits hard even though I know what's coming. Nonetheless, an absolute classic. Technique is a master storyteller here.

[@mitch2114]

Same reaction when I was in my teens I wanted to puke after hearing this song

[@sunstruck]

you should bump some brotha lynch hung and necro - definitely contenders for most disturbing title

[@isaacmelendez2241]

Not saying to listen to this trust me, but it's between this and Daddy by Korn for me.... especially since it's based off the lead singer's own experiences with the subject matter and he literally breaks down during it and just leaves this raw raw feeling that's so hard to listen through without feeling some type of way

[@tombacon1]

@@isaacmelendez2241 I know it well, came out when I was in high school. Different sort of feel, but yeah I get what you mean.

[@matthewloftesness176]

Facts. I first heard it smoking some weed and today it's still hard to even listen to again and again. A classic and a whole different story.

[@cap10zomb]

He was staring into the eyes of his own mother. I got literally goosebumps from that

[@xs_k]

same. I've known this song for 15 yrs now still hits the same.

[@slimfady100]

I felt very sick when he said that omg so graphic but immortal technique made it so vivid for you to see. THAT IS TRUE HIP HOP HANDS DOWN!

[@vasco0014]

The first time i heard this song i could only process that a few lines later

[@johncarrera6108]

You Never Know- Immortal Technique is now a must for your dad to listen to just to see what your dad’s thoughts on an actual personal story of Immortal Technique are

[@downforanything1265]

This song is probably my favourite by Immortal technique. Same level of story telling but a nicer story

[@AD-cx2mw]

💯 big tune

[@essanrezayee6866]

@@downforanything1265 indeed, my favorite song by Immortal Technique also.

[@hramirez]

Another all-time favorite from Tech is Freedom of Speech 🔥

[@KipkoechChoge]

Kai and Dad have to react to this one now. This is my fav song from IT. It reminds me of Renee by Lost Boyz.

[@MrEt894]

The connection between the girl coming home late at night. And Billy’s mother who worked late nights to support him as a child. Now the struggle his mom went through was for nothing. I don’t think there’s a word to probably describe it. But it’s more impressive than any wordplay in hip hops history.

[@ashpelt1]

its like foreshadowing in song form

[@rylanw777]

@Jayden Litchfield “3 in the morning comin back from work on the way home” was the foreshadowing he was referencing

[@NoKudos]

This is good. But the guy with th greatest word play in the hip hop hood scene was Big L.

[@liminalradiofm7899]

parallelism

[@tatealderson9843]

Most definitely

[@christellakm3186]

29 now and this song still gives me the chills like it did when I was 13

[@slimfady100]

That's a very cold, graphic and dark song. Yes it gives me chills too

[@lottostuuud]

I’m 27 and this was the first Technique song I heard at 11 😂 song is brutal but so fuckin real and yes still chilling after all this time

[@justsomeguy2743]

@@lottostuuudsecond one I heard, Bin laden was the first technique song I heard 😭😭

[@katana2seppuku]

everytime i hear "he cried out to the sky cuz he was lonely and scared but only the devil responded cuz god wasn't there" I get goosebumps. it's one of the coldest lyrics in my opinion

[@shinske3564]

My dad never really interacted with me about my music..in a way I feel like I live through this kid, haha.

[@m3anmug]

I never had a dad to interact with in the first place but i still get what you are saying.

[@bougiebum9138]

"A corrupted young mind at the age of 13; nigga never had a father and his mom was a fiend" I was so close to falling into this lifestyle 🙏 I've heard this song a bunch of times before, but watching these two listen to it together and reading the comments really helped me to appreciate the people I've had throughout my life. I've perceived many of them as toxic, abusive, currupt, rtc. (and many of them are) but a lot of these people (in a way) saved me from this death cult path I was on.

[@kdizzle901]

It happens man my dad didn’t either and he’s dead now not everyone has cool ass fathers that bond with them my dad only paid attention when i played sports

[@trevorhaynes2481]

Check out reaction therapy

[@karthikpersonalacc9512]

fr

[@TomMarino49]

"your day might not be good after this" is the best advice ever for first listen of this song.

[@cche16]

i first heard this song as a kid. i was so shocked. you only need one listen. it stuck with me for the rest of my life. this is one of the best storytelling songs of all time imo. all hip hop fans know it. it's not actually a true story. immortal technique said it's not a true story. the song is about crime and violence within your own community that will ultimately lead to the demise of yourself and hurt the ones you love and like you said, it speaks on how black and latinx/latina women are the most disrespected and abused within their own community. he's preaching that we should treat our people better.

[@mehmeh1053]

dont say latinx, please

[@orion2169]

@@mehmeh1053 ☠️

[@Pikoroju]

Lol 3% of Latin people recognize that as a real term because it’s antithetical to the language of their culture which is gendered which is why you have latinos and latinas…. No hate just trying to help inform, a lot of Latin people would be either confused of grossly offended by calling them latinx, but besides that your comment is absolutely perfect and people should probably understand the message is real not the story lol

[@spartza1638]

Homie said “Latinx” 💀. My man if your trying to be ‘inclusive’ just know this degrades Latin culture.

[@gangsterdisciple759]

@@spartza1638 Who gives a shit. I dont care for all this PC nonsense either. But im tired of all these petty ass arguments. If you wanna believe that youre a flying unicorn, go ahead…just stay away from me. You wanna say latinx? Cool, but Im not.

[@cshepard09]

“Vivid” really is the best description for this song. Probably the only song I’ve heard in my life where I have photographic scenes drilled into my head for every line. The artist forces you to be sucked into the story.

[@drown_n]

Bro exactly I have my own music video in my head for this track and it’s stayed the SAME through my multiple times listening to this song. Fucking harrowing

[@mushroomz8605]

@@drown_nsame what does yours look like

[@Adarsh-yr7ef]

The descriptive writing is on point.

[@desiicakes]

This song literally gives me chills every time I hear it. It kinda hits a sensitive spot which makes me feel uncomfortable but that’s the realism and pure emotion from this song. Immortal technique knew what he was doing with this one. Respect.

[@xxxxxJAYMILLZxxxxxxx]

100%, we’ll said

[@kdizzle901]

It’s also called shock value

[@desiicakes]

@@kdizzle901 YES. 🙌🏽

[@xxxxxJAYMILLZxxxxxxx]

I remember hearing this song 10-12 years ago as a teen and I’m like wtf is he talking about. All I can say is he was waaaaay ahead of his time holy shit, everything he wrote in that song is a spitting image of todays society. It’s literally the beginning of the end.

[@desiicakes]

@@xxxxxJAYMILLZxxxxxxx Very true. It’s insane how open and truly authentic he was able to be. No matter how tragic and disturbing. No artist I know of could pull that off. Definitely not back then. Let alone in this day and age.

[@mcgiver1327]

Law enforcement actually interviewed him after this song because of the “story being true” but immortal didn’t do it. This was a story his cellmate told him when he was in prison. The “I was there with billy…” part is the cellmate wrapping up the story he told IT.

[@jesushuerta8373]

Theres a book called "son of evil street" by victor torres. Tells this story. Book is hella hard to find! I told my mom about this song and she finished the story for me, i was shocked as to how she knew the story since she doesnt even speak english and doesnt like hip hop and she told me she read this book in spanish and she actualy owned it but she let a lady borrow it and she never gave it back! Ive tried so hard to find the book with no success but thats where the story comes from

[@stefan5430]

@@jesushuerta8373 how many pages does tjat book have if you know

[@jesushuerta8373]

@@stefan5430 about 160 pages. I asked her about the book again a few days ago and the book is pretty much the life story of a former gangster turned pastor. The story is told within the book so the entire book is not about the happenings in the song.

[@tinyplanet_360]

‘I’ve got this song that’ll hit hard …. It’s a true story and i was there’. The police want a chat with you pal ‘Oh it’s not “my” story’ …. Convenient

[@mcgiver1327]

@@tinyplanet_360 pulled a “gun rack” from key and peels lol

[@lewishutchinson5764]

He is a lyrical genius, his IQ makes his music test the mind. He truly opens up the mind you try to hide ...

[@J-Rod91]

10:47 “Only the devil responded cause god wasn’t there.” THAT is a line that can give most people goosebumps. It’s just such a good line. 🤘🏻😝👍🏻

[@derbistheeternal2947]

Interesting emoji choice

[@lark9137]

@@derbistheeternal2947ikr 🤟🏽🤪🤚🏽

[@bryannanga2239]

@@derbistheeternal2947 they kinda weird for that ngl

[@thicccatto3956]

This song, from no point of view, needs to be portrayed with those set of emojis.

[@MrAlmonte77]

Tech is a great lyricist, Revolutionary vol 2 is classic, Point of no return, Industrial Revolution, Peruvian Cocaine ,Harlem Streets,Leaving the past,you never know, 4th Branch any of those tracks lyrically are superb

[@readfaction4747]

I'm from Ventura, CA Where you from loved one?

[@philshifley9218]

Cant believe he's never brought up when talking about greatest story teller artists

[@danm2084]

yeah I might have to listen it again now. I haven't listened to him since high school, which was sadly 17 years ago lol.

[@stollinroned5090]

Vol 2 is definitely a classic

[@wukilla8ee]

Point of no return is hard af!! Also King is a great song too

[@Edw1nSayz]

Dude, you are so patient with your father. Props to him and yourself. I share similar behavior pattern and expressions as you do, but as a father, now raising a 3 year old son full of energy, wonder, and need. I think a lot about his immediate influences, learning curves, and what he'll soak up and establish as a young adult. I hope I can be a highly influencial model or figure for him to look up to and aspire on some personal level because i understand how well off he will be in this current place we are in time.. it's a hard world outside. Keep doing you man. You're going to be just fine.

[@Alecazam410]

I can’t believe your Dad knew the sample used in this song… I’ve known this song for years and had to look it up to confirm the sample was called “Love Story”. That just added another genius yet twisted element to this piece of art for me

[@frontroom]

NIce! Thanks for watching. - Kai’s dad

[@youngche8226]

This song is so powerful and really needs to be talked about in schools and discussed. Its a master piece. It’s not a cool song. It’s not a hype song. It’s not a happy, feel touched song. It’s a song much like a epic tragedy, it’s well written. A twist you don’t see comin and to rap a complete story and move a person the way this track does in 4 mins; is talent. Movies take 2 hours, books take 100s of pages. Yet Tech does it in minutes and these characters truly do punch you in the gut when ya hear it. Then when ya hear the twist you jaw drops.

[@dylanmurphy9389]

It’s talked about in every school, but only by the students 😊

[@aaronharris123]

American schools

[@Itsmedicinal]

@@aaronharris123 well yes because where else did rap start from lmao

[@BlehMeh34]

Bro said talked about in school lmao cmon bud

[@youngche8226]

@@BlehMeh34 bro in a creative writing class. In a since of twist, and metaphors and what you can take from it. To teach kids and show them everything comes with price/the importance of family/what you think you want isn’t always what you really want/also every decisions comes with consequences/watch the company you keep….yes taught on school

[@corrosivesprings9526]

I haven’t listened to this song in probably over 10 years. I just put on the video on the way into work as soon I saw the title I though “oh, dads gonna cry for this one.” I have speakers in my car, as soon as the bass started to kick on and I remember the tone of his voice and the ending of the story I had to fight back tears the entire time. Never once cried listening to this song. Thank God I went through what I went through and I don’t think I’m hard like Billy Jacobs anymore.

[@fishmanc5357]

i also haven't heard this in 10 years. I'm on the train to work watching this fighting back tears lol. this shit is too much in the AM.

[@Theoneguythatdoes]

Same here

[@pastortroy4life]

"Ask a n doing life if he had another chance... but then again there's always the wicked that knew from the start" That line is one of the coldest lines in hip hop history. That shit drop kicked me the first time I heard it.

[@sujalpokhrel4122]

I didn't get this can you explain

[@DungeonAesthetics]

@@sujalpokhrel4122 the wicked knew the consequences, weighed the options, and still chose to do the shit that got them life sentences because they didn't care

[@cynthiathompson4380]

@@sujalpokhrel4122Think of serial killers, r8pists, child SA, trafficking, these people all know the consequences from a very early age. They know it’s wrong and life in prison, they just want to do as much of it as they can before they’re caught. They don’t care, they have a strong urge to hurt people and would rather give up their life to just experience it once if not more if they don’t get caught.

[@josecazares3070]

You don’t understand what this is gonna do to your dad..great song, great storytelling, but it’s gonna be brutal..I can’t wait

[@DaKurupt19]

He needs to know it's fictional, cause it can fuck you up lol

[@DUNO1971]

​@@DaKurupt19 i hope his son tells it before listening....

[@inkoinfinity2]

@@DUNO1971 there are still people that thinks it's real, even tho tech said it was symbolic.The fbi even questioned him and found nothing.

[@ShiestyR]

@@DaKurupt19 why?

[@inkoinfinity2]

@@ShiestyR its kinda obvious, someone admitting to a horrible crime generally isn't taken that well

[@AlexisGTerrazas]

Tech is one of the most gifted MCs of our time. His uncompromising lyrics serve as an act of defiance against a music industry that has been polluted by corporate greed. Agree with others on here that You Never Know is among his best songs. That song made me fall in love with hiphop. A true poet.

[@WillOnCode]

A song about rape and murder did that to you

[@armenattallah16]

I was so nervous about this one, but pops ate those lyrics like a champ!

[@malcolmisk00l]

Fr, I got anxiety clicking on this

[@sandmanlopez9920]

Me too I thought he’d quit! 😮

[@CRAYZ33T]

Your father is very grounded... I enjoyed hearing his perception on this.Thank you guys! This song completely changed my life... Lyrical Masterpiece... You'll never hear anything like this ever again in rap music.... This song is one for the history books.

[@sevskarl]

one of the hardest listens ever… good luck pops

[@YRWB98]

This is one of, if not the only, songs in hip hop that you always remember the first time hearing it, where you were, how old you were etc. its crazy that one song can have such an impact on a person

[@DNA.WARCRY]

i was alone after school in middle school and found this sound by myself on youtube and my stomach turned and i felt deep and heavy after hearing it. very raw track to hear around age 12/13 lol

[@SeriooooS]

Even tho this song is disturbing it delivers. I love showing people this song and their reactions are priceless.

[@carlf-up3815]

Daaaaaaaamn... you dropped THE heaviest story on your dad from the hip hop world. Story telling at its finest. I remember when my mom first heard this song.. She was like "oh this is nice song i like this" and said something about the sample she knew what it was. I then asked her if she noticed what the song was about but she didn´t hear right away (we from Sweden), so i broke it down for her. She was a bit shocked at first but i think she came around to appreciate the art.

[@scottmelnick3290]

Dad literally is the coolest dad on KZbin keep these videos coming 🙏 wicked song as well been listening to this since school 18 years ago

[@andykerste1]

I love how your dad caught the ominous" vibe when it changes subtly lol. Ive always loved that part, it gets even more ominous sounding before the "initiation". That and the "ive fallen and i cant turn back!" Before he pulls back the shirt cover...

[@BenGreen1980]

In an interview, Immortal Technique has said that this song is based on a real event that happened in the neighborhood he grew up in. That this happened, word got out, and the people in the community made sure the men who did this all met with fatal accidents. He was not directly involved, but knew the people who did it.

[@Sigismund-von-Luxembourg]

This song leaves you with chills down your spine and a sick feeling in your stomach.

[@manuelflores2719]

I had the privilege of meeting Immortal Technique in person. This man is incredibly humble and full of knowledge. He cares for his community and what he can do to help those. Either with community work or just giving life advice. It was an honor to meet him.

[@aydenwacker4908]

The mother actually wasn't just a symbol, according the Immortal and the story of it, it actually was Billy Jacobs' own mother. It worked as a punishment from the amount of greed he gained. Amazing song

[@Itz_Ashley11]

I was looking for this comment that's what I've heard too

[@miquelr2353]

Id research more if i was you

[@cdknowledge]

Story telling at it's absolute finest. This is art. Remember when I first heard it I didn't know who tf Tech was, was just bored one day after school downloading Underground NY Hip Hop from limewire and happened to stumble upon this jem. Immediately put "Immortal Technique" in the search bar right after I heard It all the way through and downloaded damn near every result that came up 😂 Wonder how pops would feel about "You Never Know". Also one of my personal favourites...

[@babyfood9537]

Lol I had the exact same experience. Downloaded every immortal technique song off Limewire after I heard it and listened to him non stop for a while

[@TheJoshestWhite]

Ahhhh the limewire days!! Immortal technique is not someone I'll show to everyone, they've got to prove that they're able to handle it ya know?

[@Capt620]

Pertaining to the story being true. I remember hearing the FBI talked with Immortal Technique about the song as there were cases in the area that were similar. He told the FBI his story wasn’t true, but there is a Billy Jacobs on every corner in New York.

[@fatbroccoli8]

I think that's the point, it is a true story because this stuff happens, he says it's the guys mum because that's how people should look at it when they're committing acts of violence on women

[@Itsmedicinal]

His celly told him that story

[@kostasvasilakos7137]

Sometimes you really have to paint an extremely vivid and dark story for people to understand how bad something is. This song is the "a requiem for a dream" of music.

[@aybudd1903]

💯

[@NatJSmith]

Perfect comparison

[@papayabing]

Dads matter! I love the father/son bond and mutual respect. Great content. I’ve been listening to many songs for the first time on this channel the past few days. I’m hooked.

[@dtrigs6795]

Immortal technique - you never know is also a really amazing story telling song

[@gettinit1931]

THIS was awesome. This song has been a favorite of mine since I was a teenager... First that I've heard of your channel but I'm most definitely subscribed as of now. Really it made me miss my pop's. Enjoy the time you have together. This is a great way to spend it. Much respect to the both of you

[@frontroom]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed!

[@youngbarrymore724]

Immortal Technique is one of the greatest storytellers you will ever hear you should play for your dad you never know!

[@TheDdaavviiddrr]

this song should be taught in schools, it's just a couple of minutes but it feels like you experience the destiny of a whole lifetime

[@hungrey4hambrgr]

imagine going to english class at 8 in the morning and they play this song

[@Dyenosaur00]

Ya never know by Immortal Technique will have your dad balling his eyes out. It's the only song that can make gangsters cry.

[@slimfady100]

Facts!

[@ggnb9529]

Real shit 😂

[@jdilla2525]

You can see your dad just stop vibing and just get visibly uncomfortable. That’s exactly the type of effect this track is supposed to have. Great reaction, man.

[@2losersinbasement]

Should do "you never know" by immoral technique. Another amazing story telling song

[@dank9510]

I remember hearing this in high school in around 2006 age 12 in a science class through headphones with my best friend. Never forget that chilling feeling. Still get it now. Still know it word for word. Lyrical genius. So we’ll put together. Immortal technique will forever be a legend for this song.

[@arudkin]

Same bro, I heard it in school. Not just the story but that music is haunting. I Was scared to listen to it again for years ha

[@rsmitty483]

This might be the most graphic story/song in rap history.

[@alexpearn8507]

Facts

[@stinkfarts]

Listen to Memphis rap any Memphis Rap is like this

[@eloelo6944]

It ain't though

[@Bloodhound789]

@@eloelo6944 then you're either stupid or don't know what a story is in rap terms

[@thicccatto3956]

Actually it is.

[@Sixbeads]

Immortal technique is a genius with the mic 🎙️ all his songs are relatable and so imaginative.. I get chills listening to his song all the time 🫠it’s scary 😨

[@eriskrasniqi4303]

True bro

[@alexthetrashman1585]

This is the peak of emotional story telling. I've been waiting for this song to appear on this channel and it finally did. The way immortal paints this vivid picture, nothing else compares to it. Salute!

[@nunyabidness116]

The way the emotion left both of yall when the music started playing... really is something strange about this beat. Yall almost looked hypnotized.

[@K4ZUY4MISHM4]

Great review. I still remember where I was and the exact moment someone showed me this song and that feeling of complete shock and sadness after listening to it. It's so visceral and compelling, and it just shows what a masterful moment in hip hop and songwriting this is. There are other songs that are equally graphic, other songs that focus on morbid subject matter like this, but no hip-hop song i've ever listened to has delivered that same inexplicable, gut-wrenching melancholy you feel when you hear this song. It just has so many elements working perfectly together. The rise and fall of the protagonist, who you can't help but feel some sympathy for as a victim of circumstance. The twist, the underlying meaning, with the mother representing the source of humanity and potential, the nurturing backbone of life and communities, and the corrosive nature of impoverished circumstances that end up corrupting and destroying this potential, and the source of it. Even the track itself, a haunting ballroom ballad, and the rough nature of the beat's repetition. The piano melody doesn't flow throughout the song, but stops abruptly and begins again, creating a disjointed flow that feels like you're stuck in an endless loop. It's not a continuation, but a repetition, and perfectly captures that idea of being stuck in this dance with the devil forever, like groundhog day; the sad reality that in underprivileged communities, this almost feels like a self-fulfilling prophecy - an environment of hopelessness and misfortune that contributes to the ongoing and repeated cannibalisation of potential hope and prosperity.

[@MrMemtown]

WOW !! Is all I can say.

[@sethgarrow4151]

Your dad is a cool dude! The way he nods his head and analyzes the song and breaks it down is awesome!

[@m3anmug]

Your dad is awesome. You guys are both great.

[@Aimtofflan]

This song is one of the absolute craziest rides ever made in music. Its flawless but also brutal. Its insane and glorious.

[@the1only467]

I know this was highly recommended but, Kai’s? ear, selection and love of music is impeccable! It’s obvious he got it from his father. Love to see these two bonding over music, great music that is. Great channel always puts a smile on my face.

[@shaolinsw0rdstyle]

Respect to your dad for instantly knowing the sample. It’s a classic

[@joshuanelson3986]

What a great wholesome video to watch with your father!!

[@tylerhrenko6177]

This, in my opinion is the epitome of story telling rap. IT takes you a vivid journey with billy jacobs, letting you visualize everything along the way. And the raw emotions that this song evokes in quite literally EVERYBODY who gives it a full listen. No other song does quite that

[@IamEnygma]

As soon as I saw the title I was like "What? They're going to traumatise the poor man, noooooooooo!" One of the most iconic tracks of all time, you can't listen to it and not be moved.

[@chasedownblocks1736]

Beautiful father and son chemistry. As a dad of a 7 year old son, I hope to be as supportive as your dad no matter what type of music my son listens to.

[@ropac1256]

Technique is a master, I remember the first time I heard this song. Another song similar to this is "You Never Know", has a similar storytelling style with a heavy message. I like the point your dad made about this song acting as a wake up call to people in these situations. Good insights on the messages and themes in the songs too.

[@swiftyblueredblue715]

Immortal technique Harlem Streets and Harlem Renaissance is a must for you and your dad. Love the content, I love that your dad appreciates the genre

[@VapeTRMC]

Also please show your dad "you never know by immortal technique" that way he can hear a story from him not so dark. And Tech was my favorite artist for many years he actually would take the money he made from rap and build orphanages in other countries like Afghanistan. Hes not just a man to speak of revolutionary topics or on revolution he actually put his money where it counted and as a underground artist before you could really make youtube money he did this gotta respect someone for that.

[@brentsanderson6566]

2 things! 1st: I was super proud of dad when he was asked whether or not he needed the lyrics and he said he didn't think so! It was such a cool moment on the channel and its been really fun watching his progression in enjoying and listening to this genre of music. 2nd: I watch alot of reaction channels and this song has sort of become a cliche on this genre of channel here on youtube. I honestly didnt want you two to review it just yet because I thought it may scare off dad from rap, honestly. I was really happy and suprised that his response was what it was. Proud of you guys! Keep it up. Now lets get in some Jedi Mind Tricks. Anything from the Violent By Design album.

[@mobbdeep8789]

WTF i never expected this song to be on this channel..i can't wait for the release

[@malcy86]

Only discovered this channel the other day and checking it out but how lovely it is, You both, especially your dad have such an informed and intelligent view of music. Look at other videos for this song alone and look at the absolute fakeness of their reactions. Sad that people think they have to do that for views, This is the real. And that Mama's Gun video is hands down the best reaction video on this site. Pure truth and real. I genuinely wish you both the best. Keeping the real, true reactions and the point of reactions alive.

[@sirauron7016]

This song is Literally a work of art

[@tomoakley760]

This is one of those rare songs I have a deep appreciation for yet can only listen to it maybe once a year. Just sends a chill right into my bones. Immortal Technique is a different kind of artist. No glorification of the lifestyle that certain other rappers clearly aspire to emulate. Instead he shows the cold brutal matter of fact reality that lies behind the veneer of the whole "thug life" image.

[@Vizion_Precision]

this is was a dope reaction. immortal technique doesn't get the recognition he deserves. you need to do Pete Rock & CL Smooth T.R.O.Y Hip Hop classic.

[@Yng_et2real]

"And you better say never cause a dance with the devil may last you for ever" gives me chills every time

[@JBrooklyn1985]

You know your old man's awesome when you're listening to immortal technique together and he turns to you and says with widened eyes "hm. that was a good line "

[@LakeShowHighlights]

heard this song when i was 9 when it first came out, can definitely tell you that i looked at life a whole different way after that

[@isaacyim8566]

love your dad's reactions, hope your family have a great life bro

[@abdulsalamabdulqadir5726]

Funny how the mind of people that listens to good music actually communicates I actually recommended this song watching one of ur videos yesterday 😁 Love from nigeria....

[@printz-of-peepz]

This is gonna be a wild one! I would love to see you guys eventually react to Sadistik. He is not very well known, but he is so very underrated. The first song I heard was "Searching for Some Beautiful", off his first album The Balancing Act, and I was hooked. My favorite album is hard to pick, each one is different so I'd pick a different one depending on my mood. For years, I listened to Sadistik almost entirely, I'd say 90%+ of the music I listened to for several years was Sadistik lol. And, he is still a large percentage of my rotation.

[@armenattallah16]

Sadistik is genius. 🔥🔥🔥 Flowers For My Father album is incredible

[@printz-of-peepz]

@@armenattallah16 I am glad someone else saw this that is a Sadistik fan, hopefully we get some more votes for him :) And yes, an incredible album for sure. Would love to see them do a whole Sadistik album. I don't think I've seen anyone do that on here.

[@Perceptionjake09]

Def.

[@kamalwanka7572]

Big vouch for a sadistik reaction

[@xxxxxJAYMILLZxxxxxxx]

Glad you showed your pops some true underground rap, some of his music is nothing but the truth. Years later I still get goosebumps from IT

[@l.h7680]

Wow. This was a first listen for me , though I heard of the song growing up. I really like how you're dad has a certain attentiveness when hearing new music and how you respectfully will pause to check in or prepare him for what's next. It was nice to see the verses that stood out to him. He had a true appreciation for what the lyricist was trying to say and how he chose to say it. It wasn't missed by him at all. That's special.

[@wukilla8ee]

1 of the BEST written rap songs EVER by a lyricist that is truly underrated & underappreciated!!

[@lewishutchinson5764]

Ah man, I'm from England and immortal technique was one of my favourites. His first 2 albums were incredible. Not everyone's taste but he hit me on another level 👌

[@TheCityLifeProject-]

Your dad has such an open mind to music and art. Wild song to show your dad. His reaction was the same as all of ours the first time we heard it. Love your channel

[@andymcgowan7384]

I'm so glad you reacted to Immortal Technique, one of the most underrated underground artists of the last two decades. Please react to his song "You Never Know" to get to know another side of his lyricism. If Dance with the Devil is viscerally brutal, You Never Know is heartbreaking and tragic, it's about lost love. I think your Dad will need the Kleenex for this one. lol

[@que-tangclan]

You never know is great

[@stevenxo1801]

Great song definitely need to do you never know

[@essanrezayee6866]

Really great song and based on true story on what happened to Immortal Technique.

[@slimfady100]

Oh yeah totally agree to this, that song made me tear up

[@user21222_]

ima listen to it fr

[@magshype7380]

great reaction, also awesome dad, he didn't pre judge or make assumptions he seen why this song is very powerful with deep meaning.

[@mocapcow2933]

Listened to it rn, have listened to so much sad and horrific music, some brought me fear. But this song is the first to make me actually feel sick. Like I had to take a breather after this.

[@IanTehEpik]

"He could be standing next to you and you wouldnt know" *turns to his dad*

[@Ajitheog]

This was a true story. Immortal tech said it himself

[@SamuelGawroński-v9w]

Yeah

[@BoroFc499]

your videos are so underrated, and your channel never fails to disappoint👍

[@robertvillarreal3753]

His dads gunna trip

[@abahashwan7639]

😂

[@youib4177]

😂 everyone’s view on life changed after first hearing this, this still shakes me

[@user-bx4bo3xd4e]

this one I've been waiting for. really have been enjoying your channels content for the past couple months. You and your dad have something truly amazing here, you also both have such great knowledge of music, its a sheer pleasure to learn even more about songs I've listened to for years. One day when I have a child of my own, I hope that I can share moments with them like this ! cheers from canada !

[@kyleblankenship6183]

I’ve been lucky enough to meet Immortal Technique twice. Both times at a Rock the Bells tour. This sh*t is about to be ROUGH for your pops. I’m here for it. Buckle up lol

[@alexm.6914]

Just stumbled over this YT channel, and instantly i'm a fan. Been a rap head for forever, and I would always try and get my dad to listen and converse with me about the lyrics and the music. Unfortunately this never came to fruition for several reasons out of my control. Even though this is a dark and deep song, seeing you and your dad just talk about music really made my day. Looking forward to browsing your channel every now and then :)

[@Ann3Arki3]

When your dad said "Kind of, ominous..." I was like YOU GOT IT DUUUUDE!

[@19badboy27]

I wanted to recommend this video from the first few reactions, I just didn’t think you would. I first heard this as a kid and I still remember exactly where, when and how I felt. Looking back though, I think it hits harder now that I am an adult. Great job with the channel btw, Ive seen the entire journey. Respect!

[@ignorethefashion]

No matter how many times I hear this song, it'll always give me the chills.