[Industry Ghostwriter] Reacts to: Eminem - Believe (FIRST LISTEN)- HOW WAS THIS ALBUM TRASHED??!

[@kinetickiwi6603]

This is literally my favorite Em song because of the message he tells. Shots crazy

[@sharkbeatz313]

Believe is one of my favorites of all time. If you're ever down or need that extra push at the gym you put this on. Nothing but pure motivation! This album will go down as a classic after its all said and done.

[@SlimJ1980-Eire]

This and "Till I collapse" are my main tank on empty songs but literally are my "keep going girl" songs l always have "Guts Over Fear, Mosh, Survival, Phenomenal, Lucky You" close to the top of the playlist. As well as the older stuff I guess most vet Em fans would have on their playlists.

[@sharkbeatz313]

@Knock Knock Let The Devil In!!! Crazy thing is I have yet to hear anyone use this flow as good as em.

[@dandieabbott5409]

@@SlimJ1980-EireDon’t Forget Lose Yourself, Higher and Not Afraid they are also Motivation Songs.

[@megamawile8540]

People didn't believe and trashed the album. He hasn't let them live it down 3 albums later and still going. Man of his word.

[@Batman-ps4om]

When someone talks trash about Em saying he's not as good as he used to, I feel like 👋😠 😐

[@phoenixeye167]

​@@Batman-ps4omclosed fist, unhinged jaw.

[@paris-1911]

im no artist, and I especially think harassing artists for their work isn’t acceptable, but I don’t think criticism is wrong. Revival is probably Em’s _most flawed_ album, the hate for it doesn’t appear from nowhere - he’s Eminem. even among his own fandom the album is contentious, I don’t think that’s a mistake.

[@Tcrror]

​@@paris-1911.... Lol. Encore.

[@michaelbraum77]

Not bad that a "FLOP" (the Revival) could go 4 times PLATINUM!!! Give Revival a 100 percent legit review of Revival and decide how good it is!!!

[@somethingsharp2261]

The fact that people heard this, and then continued to say "em fell off". I will admit the production on revival wasn't always on point. But you can tell his writing ascended on this album. I get that production is a big part of an album, but God damn, his actual writing and rapping is sooooo good

[@Adam-uu5pt]

I think so many of his songs with less than amazing production was just to prove he could take any beat and turn it into a masterpiece

[@grahamfirminger2827]

Em never fell he was changing to the new music scene and it took a minute for his beats and music to catch up to this but his rapping doubles, triples etc never fell. Even in relapse and revival his flow kills 90% others in the rap industry. FACT

[@Syketherapper]

@@grahamfirminger2827 I'd say 99,99999% when you really think about it. If you say 90%, 10 people out of 100 are better than him. Which isnt true at all. Skill, flow and lyrics wise he is the goat. And still on top of his game.

[@CrazeeAdam]

A lot of it was political unfortunately. As far as the fan base goes. This was right after he dissed Trump for things that were true and people found out were true later. That being said, you notice how all the actual great rappers still around and alive never said shit about Revival. Because they knew. It was only rappers from the past couple years generally

[@mikeyboy7719]

People who say he fell off just cant understand him, its that simple.

[@jannidk9422]

My heart breaks thinking back on how it must have been for Em to write this song. He KNEW people would have a hard time accepting Revival and hate on it, because it's so different from what people were used to hear from him..... and he still put it out because he had a vision and an idea in his head. For everything he has meant to the fans since day one, they could have stuck by him and supported him, but no they turned their backs on him SMH

[@teal2913]

I feel like he could have tweaked like 3-5 songs on that album and literally it would have changed the entire narrative and mainstream perception of the album. It’s a great album to me and I listen to it all the time, there’s just a few songs I feel like felt out of place but other than that it’s a great project to me.

[@dandieabbott5409]

@@teal2913which songs?

[@teal2913]

@@dandieabbott5409 remind me, like home, and heat kind of hold the album back for me. And the first half of untouchable is jarring but the second half is great.

[@ChadAzeltine]

Keep pausing when you want or need to. That is part of the reaction. Viewers appreciate how the music affects you. Pausing to go back or break something down is part of the reaction. The bar caused you to react. There is nothing wrong with that at all. In terms of Revival I would look at River with Ed Sheeran. It is deep and heavy, but amazing!

[@Fuckyocouchniqkuh]

Yes.

[@Len_M.]

That is the whole reason to be here, I’ve heard [insert song title here] already.

[@tbilly6201]

Thank you! This is a reaction channel. It’s funny when people bitch about him stopping to catch something or react. They do need to go just listen to the song ✌️❤️ Happy New Year 🎊

[@amandacg5100]

@@Len_M. same, but *most of them - so without him pausing I’d not catch even a third of Em due to his phenomenal delivery. Holy shit. First time I watched Cliff react to a song I hadn’t heard I was like “DUDE PLEASE BRING THAT BACK” and now I just relax because I know he’s going to and *I’m here for it* !!!!! 🤟🏻🖤🤘🏻

[@SlimJ1980-Eire]

My 18yo daughter loves Ed Sheeran, I love Em. Together on one track is like manna from all the Gods for both of us 😂

[@UnitedWeStan]

People always miss that revival needs two headphones in. The production is done solely in mind of you listening with both ears. It's a whole new experience

[@mwheeler1123]

Love the breakdown! Bruce Willis “wheel less” car/wheel scheme.

[@SykoNerd]

Your face in this one is rad! Revival songs are some of his best!! Luv ya ✌️🩶🫂 I'm binging your Em playlist today! 😁🙏❤️

[@rebel_130]

Such a great song literally

[@deanwalker1344]

Still one of my favourite reactions you've done dude! I've watched it so many times 😂

[@melissakennedy1506]

The last three albums have been fueled by the hate Revival got. He says that he’ll never let you live it down, and so far, he hasn’t. But, since Revival, he’s had a huge resurgence. So many fans sort of lost touch after Encore and Kamikaze made them remember that they loved Eminem. So, in that respect, it was the growing pains of his revival. Also, I think it’s on purpose that the first word of the album and the last are “why?” And “Now I Know.”

[@CliffBeatsOfficial]

I can’t wait to check out those albums!

[@FootkerSnooball]

This was the one from this album that I made sure I memorised asap as soon as the album came out. Because of the unique style with the new flows he had on this album I didn't know if I could do it but I did quite quickly because firstly I liked how it sounded and also I just kept listening to it until I memorised the whole thing. I like a few others on that album also but Believe is my favourite and 1of my all-time favourite Eminem songs which makes it special because he has so many great songs you can't really have an outright favourite but if you say it's at least 1of his best then it has to be amazing.

[@deefire4836]

One of Em's most brilliant works of art.

[@Cbella82]

This was one of my favourite reactions! 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@Shadow-oc5fj]

The beats are so complicated and it makes it sound so much better

[@crackazack510]

His punches and puns on this song are ridiculous.

[@drifterzxl]

Don't EVER apologize for the Pausing bro! Your commentary is why I tune in.

[@chrishughes7349]

The whole album is slept on, his lyrics are always up there! I think people judged the beats. Great reaction.

[@fuhdude]

Welcome to the club! Shaq, Stevie Knight, Knox, LawTwinz, LayedBakFR…you’re in good company. Keep bringing the heat, the knowledge, and the bar dissection. And the passion. Pause as often, it’s your personality too that makes your channel more watchable.

[@aprilboxton2284]

Fire. Your reactions are so authentic!! Much luv

[@SirHollywood44]

Revivals writing was great it also has "tragic endings" "nowhere fast" and "river" if you could get to those that would be mint. Thanks for your reactions good to see apreciation on the album.

[@erinevans9113]

Worth the wait boss. I actually get choked up during that last verse. Em did a great job producing as well. Hopefully your reaction will put more folk on to this joint. Another contender for best Em verse is Medicine Man, which is a Dr. Dre track featuring Em. It's got one of the nastiest beat drops too IMO.

[@ubtrippn6202]

This song gets me going I play this steady on my playlist…great motivational song!🔥🔥🔥 great reaction cliff u were on it good review

[@dsy4919]

Finally a legit thorough reaction!!!! 🙌💪😤 subscribed on the Wic part cuz I reacted all this same way, back when i first heard this!

[@flowstatelabs]

That last verse is just too rugged. Damn. Masterpiece

[@cjkoumas1ify]

Every Em song, Cliff gets the chills :) Great reaction/breakdown bro

[@OuTSMOKE]

After Relapse & Recovery, I slept on Revival. I'm glad I did, older me appreciates it a lot more than younger me would have.

[@ajf1060]

I’ve always thought the lyrics, schemes, patterns, etc were all still really good. I wasn’t a fan of some of the production and beats but the lyrics made it worth it to me.

[@s1mplex1ty]

Long story short, Em put out the track list before the album dropped and Joe Budden and other podcasts didn't like it showed to have 9 features, assumed it would be pop music. He also dropped it right after his anti Trump Cypher, so people said he did the Cypher to push the album and or that they don't like political Em. People decided it was trash before it was released, after that they tried fiding any reason to back their premature decisions, and "production" seems to be the main complain with a little "unorthodox flows" sprinkled here and there. The album is a masterpiece for anyone that actually took time to listen and when it's all said and done it'll most likely be regarded as one of his best, lyrically imo

[@absent72]

"Now my community's gated and I, made it and my, neighbors say hi (high) I'm givin em pounds, I'm upscale (scale) now, guess that means i'm way in the sky (weighing the sky)" high, up, way in the sky pounds, scale, weighing the sky Absolutely incredible. This song is a masterclass of wordplay and punchlines

[@misterexclusive8282]

Believe is the new Not Afraid, and one day people are gonna recognize that. Im here to call it.

[@4U2.Enjoy13]

Bro this song is a masterpiece.

[@HoodNewsStudios]

I get chills watching your reactions brotha

[@JoeLancaster]

Agreed about how slept on Revival is.

[@heathstory9655]

I have no clue why people hated this album. It's incredible!

[@5at5una]

the beat is really different from what people used to hear so it felt very alien for most casual listener who just listen to music but not lyrics once you deep dive and analyze the bars and lyrics its freaking wild even i had trouble to bump with the music until i pull out the lyrics

[@heathstory9655]

@@5at5una I definitely agree with you about some of the beats. Some of them were, let's say unorthodox, but yes, the writing/penmanship I thought was incredible

[@AmazingJaze]

If you haven't react to Kings Never Die, by Eminem yet, that is another one of his best songs and is also undiscovered from the 1-2 years before Kamikaze.

[@thomasjohnsen4979]

I have to admit that i was one of those that didn’t like the album. I was born in 99 and grew up listening to 90’s hip hop, Em, 50 and so on and i stopped listening to hip hop after like 2011 because i just hated the direction hip hop took and all the poppy rappers and when Em Dropped revival i was sooo hyped, i expected a recovery or TES kinda album and i listened to walk on water and skipped the album completely. And when Em Dropped Kamikaze my love for hip hop got sparked back up again and i went back to revival and WOW, i was so embarassed by myself. In terms of storytelling, lyricism and just pure muscial talent revival is just amazing. When i went back and really listened to walk on water i shed a tear, Em poured his soul and heart in to the album, showed so much vulnerability. The whole album is just pure art and a masterpiece if you ask me.

[@Frank-1978]

He was so hurt he wrote Kamikaze . World works in mysterious ways 👍✌

[@CSpad]

@@Frank-1978 very true.... but what's soon funny is this track was like warning people. Don't get it twisted, if you don't trust me or appreciate how I'm trying to push the game further... just like he did with Relapse. Which is ironic, since it was a lot of the Em Relapse fav album that hated on Em the most bout Revival. Then he shows yall wrong yet again.. its the story if his life.. lol

[@Frank-1978]

@@CSpad I sometimes wonder if he does it on purpose on some subliminal level yaknow. Like he knew he was pouring his heart out and knew this cruel world would hate it lol. But then he also knows how hate fuels him to be the best so maybe subconsciously he did one to fuel the other. Might be a reach but he is a genius after all. 💪😁✌

[@medleyaliesha]

Em has said...for back and listen. Hopefully many will go back and listen again

[@Victor_BR0303]

"Lacking it with "'he aint spitting like this on his last shit"' Ho, you better go back and listen You know me better Thinking Ill slow it or let up Call it trap cause its a total setup" -Fall

[@simonsaunders8945]

everytime i listen to this song it gives me goosebumps and a fuzzy feeling in the front of my brain, i love it, one of my all time faves, your reaction was awesome dude,

[@inesrodriguez876]

I'm so glad you appreciate this another Em's masterpiece with such meaningful lyrics ! I'm out of the chorus, too. I think and feel by own. All about the fake opinions on 'Revival' album came from those who never really listened the lyrics from it. Those opinions came from a few. Since Eminem decided to launch online his projects album without promo , from Kamikaze on... many people started to do the own reaction, to feel and build the own point of view. ( By the way some fake ones were called out by Eminem on Kamikaze album , on the song 'Fall' )

[@TheMwoska]

Believe is in my top 5 tracks from Em cause of how close you could tell this song was to him and the bars and schemes were just plain ridiculous..love your vids man!

[@alastairbell7084]

Amazing track by the G.O.A.T and agree this track made that album one of his greatest! Cliff you are 100 on point with Eminem is the best of all time and we are blessed witnessing his greatness with his presence

[@AmazingJaze]

This is the Rawest song on Revival for me.

[@housebrokecarpenter6584]

Still got chills… and this song is on my everyday playlist. Repeat.. repeat. F those idiots that listened to the hate and never even listed to this album.

[@isisgoddess3243]

I wish i could give u a million likes on this one... your reaction 2 his bars and word play is priceless...LOL... And he is true 2 his word cause he hasnt let us forget... he is a BEAST

[@megamawile8540]

This track has always been in my playlist. Loved it from the jump.

[@phoenixkayle8429]

I love your hoodie! Love your reactions, keep it up! Thanks for the content.

[@CliffBeatsOfficial]

Thank you so much for the love! I appreciate you watching with me. I’m here any time you need me 🙏

[@johngallo6197]

This is probably one of the best lyrical songs I've ever heard!!! Your breakdown is great thx 👍

[@artificial4612]

Yeah this song gets in the feels bro 🔥🎤 love this song #1

[@joleneroup6277]

Great again, thank you! 🙏❤️

[@JoeBrrrr513]

Im so glad when I see someone react to Believe for the first time and catch the insane amount of bars and messages

[@elliottcoe5972]

One of my favorite songs by Em every verse every line, layered like an onion, a masterpiece 🔥 excellent break down can't wait for more 🙌

[@johnkelley5444]

Just subscribed you're dope bro, love the honesty

[@CliffBeatsOfficial]

Man I appreciate the love 🙏. I’m lucky to have you . If you ever need me, just reach out

[@klinical]

19:32 he’s not a rapper he’s an adapter, he can adjust! 😂

[@jesussavestrustnhim]

Great reaction bro! Just gained another Stan 🍻💯🐐🔥🔥 This album is a classic people just love to hate Ems 🖊

[@ryansims380]

Fun fact this is one of my favorite songs.

[@Buckeye4life7]

I stay wound up. That’s how I spin time (spend) I take it as a reference to a top as he’s on top of the game.

[@lewisfender318]

I would love it if you revisited some of the Em songs you reacted to when you first started. You have grown so much as a reactor since then.

[@cindyw262]

So glad you did this one. Such a great song.❤ Great reaction too!!!

[@Teddy_Gautier]

Immaculate breakdown and reaction my guy! I believe you caught all the bars there were to catch, and if you missed any, I missed them too 😂 After listening to this track, even though I wasn’t one of those who believed that Revival was bad, I felt the urge to apologize to Em on behalf of all the naysayers

[@loudpackbeats6897]

Eminem is the goat he always makes us want to rewind the barz

[@johnashley1930]

Killed the reaction dude 👊🏼 I’ve listened to this song religiously and it still gives me goosebumps

[@bboyblock3030]

I remember listening to the whole album and was mind blown when I read articles the next day saying how bad it was

[@timothycorrell2333]

I've seen maybe five or six of your reactions. All of them very good. This one is great. New subscriber

[@CliffBeatsOfficial]

Glad to have you my friend 🙏 👊

[@Milkers777]

I think Revival was a real underrated album. I won’t even front on my first listen, I thought it was just ok but then when I sat down and really listened to it I ended up thinking it was a great album. And Walk on Water is a great song it has gospel elements in the song but it’s not gospel of course still a Hip Hop track, never understood the hate for it tbh. And let me give you a rundown of what this song in specific is about ~ Walk On Water is the first track off of Eminem’s 2017 album “Revival” and Believe is the second track off the album btw this album came before his 2018 album “Kamikaze” and his latest 2020 album “Music To Be Murdered By” so now Eminem starts rhyming from where he left off on the first track “Walk On Water”. Off the album Revival The track marks Eminem’s first take on a modern trap beat. His flow is slower and more unhurried than on previous tracks and features since his last album, which is notable as it corresponds to a passage on “Walk on Water”, the previous track on the album, where he mentions the public criticism of his rapid and choppy flow on recent works. The slower tempo also imitates the style of contemporary trap music. Yet, Eminem seems to denounce this style with his lyricism, making use of his trademark wordplay and imagery,Contentwise, the song is somewhat a U-turn to the previous song: On “Walk On Water”, Eminem was questioning himself and his ability to create new music that would appeal to his fans, while on “Believe”, he shows confidence and makes clear that he has faith in himself. Yet, throughout the song, one question stands above it all, and Eminem is posing it directly to his fans:Do they still believe in him? Now you might ask why well let’s take it back to when Em dropped “Recovery” Back In 2010 he announced on Not Afraid that he was on his sobriety path and that’s when this whole notion started and some fans/haters started saying “Eminem was better when he was on drugs” & “I like the old Eminem” etc. but Em since then has proved haters wrong with dropping albums like MMLP2,Kamikaze & Music To Be Music Murdered By And is The Best Selling Rapper Of All Time for a reason his longevity,wordplay,rhyme schemes,storytelling,flow,supersonic raps,great songs,relevancy etc.🙇🏽‍♂️🐐👑✨💯(Please React to Eminem “Offended” Next!)

[@loveinlatin]

great comment

[@manuelvillanueva4864]

Bro. This is the most I've heard off of Revival. I never heard it but I also never hated on it. Eminem is the GOAT dude. He can rap on all levels of hip hop. Also, I love your reactions bro. I can see how you the music, lyricism and passion for the art effects you not just as a fan, but as a writer and an artist yourself. This channel is great bro. Keep it up.

[@ceciltuttle743]

Untouchable

[@Loopy-ragdoll]

Walk on water and headlights have such a special spot in my heart. Especially headlights it's too close to home but they live rent free in my brain, heart and soul. I remember being in fith grade and I would hide his CDs. Now that I'm in my 30s I have slept on a few albums so I'm so grateful I found your channel not only because of your eminem breakdowns and bo burnham but you are such a genuinely great human and easy to relate to. Thank you

[@mohammadjawadstan9302]

Legendary as F bro 🔥✌️

[@j.t.3798]

OMG, bro! Never heard this. Bro... The GOAT! Great reaction!

[@mmddhh34]

I'm sure I'll die before Em does. Kings never die. But I'm glad I got to live during his Era. No one will ever be him. I just wish the hate would stop.

[@jjitomatito2]

Belive is an awesome song gives me the chills along with Arose.

[@dariendudley941]

The inflections in his voice is KRAZY

[@carlacorreia6472]

Alot of people trashed revival without even listening to it, because those of us true em fans thought it was a good album. Like you said in the previous video this album was Marshall matters personal album and not slim shady.

[@mrsrx47]

I’m glad I’m alive in the same life time as a genius like em.. I hope people take the time to understand the extent of this man’s work a modern life d Vinci or Shakespeare … we’ll take it for granted until we don’t have him w us anymore ..

[@Unogamingchannel]

I found eminem in the late 90's and followed his music and for me, it fucked me up, everything I went through, was eerily portrayed through his music and it got me through all the hard times over the years. his raps, story telling, honesty and being humble has always been something I looked at, no matter how huge he gets he's still human and shows us we're not dealing with crazy shit alone.

[@bossladydeeadminteamstevie6566]

Great job @cliffbeats 🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@ciaranmccusker8809]

This song is some track 💯🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@HipHop-vg7cd]

The vulnerability in this album just makes you connect to the amazing human and artist Marshall Mathers SO much💯❤️🙏 He conveys every emotion on that MIC SO beautifully 🙌 Then combine that with his storytelling, chefs 💋🤌 This project was so beautiful! Just bc he did something different doesn't mean he still can't be that underground battle rapper who goes for everyone's neck ANY time he chooses 🔥💯🐐👽 I love this grown man album...SO fkg much🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@annegreen9499]

I'm so glad you reacted to this song & broke it down for us. I never heard it before & it seriously hit me hard. What he said about saving 'us' from despair is so true for me. When The Slim Shady LP 1st came out I was as low as a person can be, enough said, & nothing, absolutely nothing & no one seemed to help. I found that album & listened to it so many times I memorized every word. Eminem is without doubt a master wordsmith & unparalleled lyricist; they even study his lyrics at Oxford Uni as part of one of the undergrad English degrees. His music & his own personal struggle to rise above his beginnings helped me find the strength to try to start doing the same. Throughout the years I've found that whenever I need motivation, or feel the darkness creeping back in at the edges, I can always find inspiration in his music. I definitely 'still believe'! Don't worry about pausing Cliff. It's the fact that you do pause & break down the lyrics that makes your channel what it is. Great song & awesome reaction as always. xx

[@kirstyoneill6609]

This was nuts xx it will defos be added to the playlist xx

[@steff3634]

It drives me nuts when people sleep on this production. Sit down and listen to the cd as a whole. No stops. He set it up to perfectly flow through the songs and keep you in a rollercoaster of emotions.

[@danitabori]

Like another commenter said, I hope you do Framed soon. Also Bad Husband is a pretty good song.

[@jbrewer8941]

No lie Homey… that grew up on WIC/wick wit a short fuse, the tunnel scheme, and the toll booth scheme ALWAYS gives me chills into the millions of times I have listened to them… And it’s dang near 2022 and he STILL ain’t let them live it down btw

[@Frank-1978]

Thank you that was brilliant 👏 😀 👍💪 Such a great song. 👍

[@JoeBrrrr513]

Ive been listening to Believe since it was released. Thousands of times probably. I still get chills all the time. That track hits deep if you hear it. EM was writing his sole on paper

[@neohdz015]

This song is still on my playlist since revival came out. It’s so motivating 🥹

[@Seahawks_52]

Hey Cliff what’s up bro!? I enjoy your content and I’m 38 years old, born and raised into hip hop. I agree with you all the time and have the same exact eye for talent as you do and agree about missing real hip hop now a days in 2024 it sucks so bad!!! I love watching and listening to your reactions You, Knox, Stevie, and NL Shaq have inspired me the most to want to do reactions now for about 2 years, but haven’t started yet. I wanna do it for fun mostly, but idk much about you tube. Any advice brother? Maybe how to learn about it so I don’t get a channel taken down or copy righted when I start?! So I’d love to learn! I have a passion for rap and music!! Thank you for all of your hard work, I love your vids huge fan from Tacoma, WA! I watch your content every morning bro keep it up.

[@uncmike187]

This reaction was fire, I was late to the show, but you caught a lot!

[@Doufiiii]

arose and castle! you gotta do them both at the same time its a crazy story

[@JimJamFam]

Like he always says give the album 5 years and it will be a classic!

[@joshtaufa8966]

Awesome breakdown man..its a crazy song

[@himanshukapri97]

Revival is a hidden gem 💎💎💯🔥🔥❤️

[@ericmiller9331]

23MIN EM REACTION!? ITS GON BE A GOOD DAY

[@wes3136]

Great reaction!

[@zizuzazazuzi5040]

When that wheels loose i wont loose will 🤷‍♂️ BARS 🔥

[@lynette.]

Never understood why critics said this album was not up to his previous work. Beautiful writing and delivery.

[@kevinbeard4595]

Revival is definitely slept upon...I personally would like to tell Marshall sorry for almost not listening to it because of the bad reviews...then I said fuck it EM ain't let me down yet and, he still hasn't...🐐

[@Hilariumosis]

Don't know of it's slept on, but definitely underappreciated. People did listen to it and hated it through and through. But after marinated for a few years people have grown to appreciate it more much due to reaction channels breakdowns of the songs. To me this song has always been hard, very motivating and his rhyme schemes, bars, cadance, metaphors and punchlines are on point. Technically it's a masterfully crafted song and what he says is anything but empty... It's real talk. They didn't believe, and like he said he didn't let them live it down and so he dropped "Kamikaze" where he let everybody know what he thought of their opinions. Even on MTBMB side A & B he kept letting them know.

[@SCHNAUD]

Bro pleeease do more eminem reactions