SABA - Care For Me REACTION!!! (first time hearing)

[@KB_7]

Crazy to think that Fantano gave this a "meh/10".. absolutely disrespectful

[@braxtonsmith1708]

At least Shawn Cee gave it a 9/10. Fantano is pretty hit or miss with reviews Shawn is more consistent.

[@MultiKrisky]

Yeah its really close to a 10 tbf

[@danielremian]

exactly the reason I stopped watching Fantano. I know opinions can differ but this album is an exception - it is undeniably amazing

[@chiefhardy6312]

Daniel Remian I still watch him but he’s had some really poor takes. Giving Swimming a 3/10 and MBDTF a 6/10 were also bad scores.

[@7___k554]

@@braxtonsmith1708 Bro, there is no such thing in reviews.... They have their own opinions

[@bound2agun57]

The transition from busy to sirens is easily One of the greatest beat switches ever

[@asmodeo111]

this is not a bad joke, this album help me a lot with a depressive episode in my recent life. listen this every fckng day, feels like a neighbour telling some similar histories... and damn, what a masterpiece in his production and selection of instrumental parts.

[@deshawn897]

Same. I even got this album tattooed on me

[@BabyYodie]

Agreed first album to make me cry

[@maszamap3888]

There is just something about his voice man

[@Flameville]

I feel you. This album is therapeutic

[@matt23hew78]

Lou Too this is the first album to make me cry too man. Crazy how close to home this album hits man

[@alexandernicholas1320]

2018 was such a stacked year for hip-hop that i feel this record got overlooked by a lot of people, which is criminal. so much here to unpack

[@arthurfrancis2661]

Fr 2018 had alot of great albums. I think he should react to Pieces of a Man by Mick Jenkins

[@coltkaz3124]

A whole lot of incredible music got swept under the rug in 2018 because of just how much good music came out that year. I feel in 10 years from now I'm still gonna go back to music from 2018 and remember how great it was to follow music in that year

[@ilikeu1010101010101]

colt kaz feel the same way about 2015 and maybe even 2020

[@ezraprzytyk]

2018 was the most underrated year for hiphop by far Care for me - Saba astroworld - Travis scott ye - Kanye west kids see ghosts - Kanye and kid cudi DiCaprio 2 - JID DAYTONA - Pusha T KOD - Jcole black panther - various artists FM - Vince staples Kamikaze - Eminem swimming - Mac miller Carter 5 - Lil wayne victory lap - Nipsey hustle ta13oo - Denzel curry championships - Meek mill some rap songs - Earl sweatshirt whack world - Tierra whack book or ryan - Royce da 5'9 iridescence - Brockhampton oxnard - Anderson pak Even in terms of albums that weren't great there was die lit, invasion of privacy, scorpion, culture 2, drip harder, beerbongs and Bentley's etc

[@peakips]

What were some of your favourite albums from 2018?

[@mack6890]

Calligraphy is one of the best songs ever made

[@DisconnectedRoamer]

Beautiful instrumental

[@djblackjoy]

honestly.

[@alexk.35]

Agreed

[@kylebreslin7261]

Prom/King a fucking masterpiece as well, I’d rate it above calligraphy but that’s right up there too

[@robinesma]

@@kylebreslin7261 prom/king is some last call type shit, absolute lyrical content

[@pt1427]

Saba stepped in to do my college’s homecoming concert on a week notice when the original headliner backed out. He worked a crowd where 75% of people didn’t know who he was better than most artists do their own shows.

[@javicarrera094]

This is awesome! He definitely is an artist that isn't there to just collect check but rather make sure you remember him. Seen one of his early shows and no one knew him at all but at the end of his set everyone was jumping!

[@bencraig9479]

This album is a personal 10/10 for me. I love every single track and I think every one is either a 9 or 10 and definitely the aoty for 2018 and one of my favourite albums ever

[@danielremian]

same

[@x21duncsx90]

it’s my second right behind get rich or die trying

[@nibbatello3120]

I remember this album was 1b with Ta1300

[@iamthebeatles63]

4 years later and I still agree 100%

[@josephnewman9011]

Timestamps cause i'm early: 1:10 Busy/Sirens 4:47 Broken Girls 7:43 Life 10:02 Calligraphy 12:20 Fighter 13:58 Smile 14:53 Logout feat. Chance 16:27 Grey 20:15 Prom/King 23:03 Heaven all around me Thanks! As always you have the best reaction on youtube!!!!!

[@alion4574]

Not needed for this one. No skips on this album :)

[@jeremyrich4401]

Thanks

[@onlyyenola]

fun fact: saba produces mostly everything he makes

[@Agent1245_]

fun fact: logic is biracial

[@travislathangue2219]

The5Head bro what year is it

[@Agent1245_]

Travis Lathangue early 2019

[@travislathangue2219]

The5Head oh ok makes sense

[@bennyjones1502]

Due to chef bon yard's reply, I was actually not sure how many tracks Saba had created, so I wanted to figure out. To be accurate, the counts of who was producing on each album, EP or mixtape listed on Genius (with producing credits available) are as follows: ⠀ - on Care For Me (2018): daedaePIVOT (10), Daoud (10), Saba (6) [Saba produces on 6/10, or 60% of tracks] - on Bucket List Project (2016): Saba (7), Phoelix (6), daedaePIVOT (3), Cam O'bi (2), Joseph Chilliams (1), Ken Ross (1), squeakPIVOT (1), Flex Lennon (1), Cory Grindberg (1), Monte Booker (1) [Saba produces on 7/13, or 53.8% of tracks] - on COMFORTZone (2014): Saba (10), Ken Ross (2), Cam O'bi (2), Ben Free (1), Nascent (1), Boodah Shampoo (1), Joseph Chilliams (1), Anthony Pavel (1), NAiMA (1) [Saba produces on 10/14, or 71.4% of tracks] - on GETCOMFORTable (2012): Saba (6), Such N Such (2), Sev Seveer (2), Strawberry Jam (1), Thelonious Martin (1), iKON (1), Chris Calor (1), Spacecamp (1) [Saba produces on 6/14, or 42.9% of tracks] - the Ozymandias EP didn't have enough producing credits for me to collect data ⠀ So at least on major albums on Genius.com, by my count, Saba produces 29/51, or 56.9% of the material he is a main artist (not a feature) on. ⠀ So by my analysis, James Grove is correct - he produces mostly everything he makes (if we define "most" as more than 50%), according to the Genius.com data I collected.

[@ambition4490]

Sirens on the way, aye. Now you lying where the angels lay

[@lyriccccc.]

this is my favorite part

[@DisconnectedRoamer]

So relevant right now

[@RadioFriendlyUnitUser]

Saddest bar, rip John Walt

[@MarkMagnus86]

Every time I hear it I get a little chocked up. Lol

[@puupipo]

I love this bit in LOGOUT: "Everybody insecure, especially people with everything. Why else you think they got everything? How else you think they got everything?" He raps it like it's nothing, matter-of-fact, "just saying", but he makes a very good point if you pay attention.

[@kylebreslin7261]

That’s a great fucking bar, it’s simpleness is complex, and the meaning is very smart and a good message that not many people think abt. 10/10 if u ask me

[@dean988]

never thought about that bar hard till now. my interpretation is that its talking about people who have everything because they need everything to cover their insecurities

[@Motoplugg]

Such a good bar bro

[@GGPProductions]

Busy/Sirens has been one of my personal favorite songs ever since I heard it. The verse on sirens is probably one of my favorites by him. So fricken good.

[@MilkSandwiches]

YES FINALLY YESSSSSSS

[@jeremyrich4401]

How? I’ve never heard of this in the comments, is he reactions only to his Patreon members!?

[@MilkSandwiches]

@@jeremyrich4401 I've seen it here or there occasionally. But also as JD mentioned, it won by a landslide in the polls, so throughout his videos he had to have had several people asking for this. Also I just really love this album so I'm hyped.

[@mikeavelijr.4318]

This album so important to me man. It’s helped me through my darkest times. Especially being from Chicago it’s like a different connection and it makes me feel like I personally know him. S/o to anyone that’s been through it and this album helped you, glad you’re here !

[@swapman6278]

One of my favorite albums/rap albums to this day. So criminally overlooked.

[@jev9963]

Even now?

[@swapman6278]

@@jev9963 yes

[@alb9637]

It maybe awkward but watching your channel is like having a convo with a good friend while showing each other favorite music. Love your music taste and happy to listen to such gems which I probably wouldn’t find by myself

[@SomethingSeemsOff]

Oh damn, I didn’t see this coming! I love me some Saba

[@jeremyrich4401]

Shaba

[@SomethingSeemsOff]

@@jeremyrich4401 Sha, Shaba Ranks

[@DisconnectedRoamer]

The moment we’ve all been waiting for. Loved Saba since I heard his feature on Acid Rap

[@tristanseptember1825]

So early the guy with the timestamps ain't even here yet.

[@jeremyrich4401]

Facts

[@BACHKA]

No need for time stamps for anyone when listening to this masterpiece

[@salahmiftah1146]

you're welcome for you're 100' like

[@fox_2312]

Found him on Spotify randomly years ago and loved his music. Glad your reacting to him.

[@fabiansanchez10000]

This is one of my favorite albums of all time. I used to play it all the time walking to my afternoon classes my senior year in college. I put it at #2 behind Taboo for 2018.

[@devansh6956]

you have to do bucket list project too !!

[@StrangeGamingTV]

agreed

[@SportsandGamingHD]

If you like Frank and Abel, you'll love Daniel Caesar. Check out Freudian

[@hariskarate99]

Yesss and then case study001

[@hannie8123]

agreed!!

[@jeremyrich4401]

Little Ceasers lol

[@PivotBoom]

yeessssss

[@Zekew24]

Fighter is straight up one of my favorite songs ever.

[@jeremykingz630]

Please get into some Smino blkswn is so fucking good and he definitely has one of the most unique flows right now

[@marcwilliams3692]

YES

[@crisslmndr]

Ohh yes ...smino is underrated

[@jaewill4]

The entire project is an absolute masterpiece. The whole time you're being built up through the entire story and trying to process and keep your emotions in check and then Heaven All Around Me from Walter's perspective hits..and if you're like me, you lose your shit completely. Saba is one of the elite story tellers of our time, I can't wait to see where he goes from here.

[@allenbell1427]

This album is one of the most beautiful and cohesive looks into the human condition. Each track is a different facet of his psyche, and the music is sonically very complimentary.

[@IHav3No3n3mies]

When he says "my heart racin she said that her name was Jadea." You can actually hear a heart beating in the back ground...nice touch

[@austenmeza5813]

This album is such a masterpiece, especially when you revisit, you start to see that it isn't just the last two songs that are an ode to John Walt. The entire thing is riddled with the story of John Walt and the reality of most kids growing up in the environment of Chicago and how frustrating yet beautiful it can be. Brilliant story telling from start to finish not to mention how phenomenal this album sounds musically. My top album of 2018 and I am confident that this will go down as one of my personal favorite albums of all time.

[@DrhmBlues]

I am so disappointed that I’m over 3 years late listening to this. It’s absolutely phenomenal. Thank you Saba

[@whoisboppy]

Bucket List Project NEXT! Also Saba has his own group called Pivot Gang. (YOU NEED TO LISTEN)

[@OGTonyP]

Bout time John! Fuck yeah.

[@nickmerritt9102]

So glad to see you finally got to Saba, he’s been one of my top few after this album

[@Novack49]

YESSSSS FINALLY! Now react to Kota The Friend’s ‘Everything’

[@Luca-bz5wc]

Let's go! One of my favorites albums of all time, I saw him live in Milan too

[@yannicku1134]

Awesome been waiting on this one! This is honestly up there with some of my favourite hip-hop albums overall! Saw Saba at a small club show in Switzerland and the place was on fire, the mans crazy talented!

[@anthonyreyes2912]

You should definitely check out Noname’s “Room 25”

[@hmlone]

Yes he would love that album

[@TheHolyMC]

No

[@cyrusyoman]

I wanna see a telephone reaction please!!!!

[@DisconnectedRoamer]

She got boring real quick

[@danielremian]

I was just listening to this storytelling masterpiece today and then boom, Jon coming in with a reaction. Best reviewer ever let's gooo (edit: just watched the reaction and loved every point you made, as usual. If you're reading this Jon - how does one submit reaction suggestions? here in the comments or...?)

[@lallstar13]

Patreon

[@gatsu6906]

this record is fucking amazing. Heaven all around me still gets me teary eyed

[@rickyricardo97]

Ayyyyy so excited!!!! Heard for the first time last year and he’s become one of my new faves.

[@seasonone]

saw him perform this entire project live (bar; PROM/KING, understandably) and it was an incredible show.

[@ltz_1193]

I’ve been waiting for this. This album is FANTASTIC 10/10

[@drgw99]

Supremely underrated album, and even more underrated artist

[@coltkaz3124]

This album is very cohesive in its different themes throughout just going through the mind of saba. He mentions Walter in every other track making PROM/KING just hit that much more harder when you get to it. Lines like "I see Walter's body cold. Wish I could switch it with mine" scattered throughout gives me chills. Glad you finally did this masterpiece keep up the good work

[@natebogosian]

React to Malibu one of the top 3 r&b albums of the 2010s

[@jeremyrich4401]

Malú y a

[@DisconnectedRoamer]

Facts

[@threeflip2244]

now we need a reaction to Flatbush Zombies new EP - "now, more than ever"

[@heavywhippingcream_1096]

Flatbush honestly hasn’t been good since 3001 and nobody can change my mind

[@Chuwopington]

@@heavywhippingcream_1096 Vacation in Hell wasn't all that bad tho I think it was better than 3001 imo I felt that project was a bit more focused

[@heavywhippingcream_1096]

MadeInTejas I just feel like they’ve relied on the same sound for so long that I can’t vibe with it anymore

[@justinnew4591]

I’ve been waiting so long for this. LET’S GOOOO

[@ludobillions]

I love that I can see you go to the same place that I do when I, a guy from Chicago who relates to these stories first hand, first heard these songs. Simply a Masterpiece. Timeless.

[@SadieMaeStuart]

Can we get a reaction to Noname’s “Telefone” now???! AND SMINO?! Ya can’t do Saba and not go thru the whole squad

[@rublpz]

My favorite pet of prom/king is towards the end. Everything is coming together musically but in real life his cousin ends up dying before it all happens because that when he raps more aggressive and the beat gets more chaotic which I think is representative of what he was going through in his personal life. I just love how he expressed that chaos in his life through his rap and the production

[@jacobboyle2679]

I really appreciate your videos because you have a different approach than other review/reaction channels; there's no judgement, you're not looking to criticize necessarily even though you talk about what you like and dislike about the music. But you focus more on how the music makes you feel and analyze what the artist is trying to do, and it's a refreshing change from other reviewers who are trying so hard to be critics (although there is a place for that as well).

[@andrewcote4909]

this is easily top 3 albums of all time for me

[@padawanbricks3967]

This has become one of my favourite albums of all time, it fits nearly every mood so incredibly well.

[@jakeroberts26]

Amazing to hear your commentary during the opening track around the genuine struggles young black men can be subjected to. I’m sure you recorded this a few weeks back, but very fitting given the current climate and movement in June 2020. Quality reaction to an amazing album, been waiting for this reaction,

[@ManoloGuinnissBeats]

Thank you man, this is such an underrated album....listened to this on a 5 road trip beginning to end like 4 times...the emotions... Felt like I was the only one that thought this entire album is a masterpiece- SABA!!!!!

[@Motoplugg]

You’re definitely not the only one. Saba makes amazing music

[@rckoner]

Its really crazy how underrated Saba is.

[@keenannash2947]

Prom King hits different man... especially when followed up by Heaven All Around Me.

[@VandelYeIndustries]

One of my favorite albums of all time honestly

[@rafaeld.4571]

yessssirrrr!!!! this album is amazing, check out his performance on npr tiny desk

[@RikuFemma]

It’s finally here!

[@germanlo123]

One of the most underrated albums of last decade! Care for Me is masterpiece!!

[@ericguizar333]

So glad you did this album. Saba is an amazing artist and I can’t wait to see where his future albums go.

[@emanuelplasencia413]

Yoooo I can already tell you’ll be blown away by this project man.

[@manos1111]

Jon react to TA13OO by Denzel Curry

[@jeremyrich4401]

Nah he should react to Ultimate

[@chrilborn4138]

@@jeremyrich4401 he should do both

[@kavoj9483]

@@jeremyrich4401 Why not all of 32 Zel/Planet Shrooms?

[@TheInterfactor]

He’s already listened to basically every song on the album on Rock Reacts, videos are still around somewhere.

[@sedlite4gaming]

Finally you did this album. One of my favorites from 2018, amazing. Great reaction. u the goat Jon!

[@stuartmorgan9535]

BUSY/SIRENS 1:10 BROKEN GIRLS 4:46 LIFE 7:43 CALLIGRAPHY 10:01 FIGHTER 12:19 SMILE 13:58 LOGOUT 14:53 GREY 16:27 PROM/KING 20:14 HEAVEN ALL AROUND ME 23:02

[@BeantownNerd]

Finally someone who puts some respect on and attention to one of my favorite albums from one of my favorite artists. Shout out you Jon, thank you!

[@vannglorious1812]

I LOVED this review. Great insight, appreciation, and analysis.

[@Flameville]

Thank you for reacting to one of my favorite albums of all time. This album holds a special place in my heart forever. It's like a soundtrack to my emotions at times.it was beautiful

[@oliviahames7856]

lets go this is one of my all time favourite albums

[@edgargonzalez3116]

The production is fireee fr!!

[@maszamap3888]

Letsgo Jon

[@barrymitongue99]

Listen to Mick Jenkins - Pieces of a Man

[@sekiun]

FINALLY! GREAT REACTION JON! Also congrats on 100k!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@1fujitaro]

prom / king directly followed by heaven all around me just… oh my god.

[@somethingclever17]

FINALLY, buzzing for this one 😍😍

[@allenbell1427]

Oooo thank Christ, I been gunnin for this one forever

[@UAVfoundMYdad]

One of my favorite albums and artist

[@dhsatrain51]

Coming back to this because Saba released his latest album "Few Good Things" and would love for you to review it when you get a chance! Thanks for everything Jon!

[@ay_p]

I NEEDED THIS!!!!

[@sumilnair2345]

its ridiculous how long ive waited for this

[@peakips]

I fucking love you for this one jon

[@jamisonamerine4089]

JD the PROPHET answered our prayers

[@TuchNGoh]

thank you Jon. best reactor on the planet by a long shot. could definitely tell you're a writer

[@uncledru7523]

This is one of the more underrated projects in the last 10 years. Saba can really rap.

[@josephnewman9011]

THANK YOU!!!!!!

[@Tej.p]

Wow I just went back to this album a few weeks ago and now you’re reacting to it. Really great story telling and emotion in the album.

[@alteredvibesmusic]

LATE TO THE PARTY BUT GLAD YOU JOINED! Care for me is a MASTERPIECE!

[@canonogic]

Can't wait for that opening song reaction!!!!

[@skyyhighh6685]

This album is amazing! Dope reaction.

[@ryanott8536]

His first album is 100% worth a listen John!

[@slackstarfish8133]

I feel so sorry for the people who don’t know the greatness of this album. Truly one of my favorite albums. I love everything about it, the writing, production, cohesion. It’s an album that truly deserves to exist.

[@talentrippin3535]

YES YES YES My Favourite album of 2018.

[@kylebreslin7261]

Prom/king a masterpiece

[@alexk.35]

Saba is amazing bro. Easily my favorite artist right now, I’ve loved him for years now since he collabed with chance. Easily a 9+/10 album.

[@kylebreslin7261]

Honestly after relistening with intent and detail, I rate this as one of the best albums ever honestly. Especially with prom/king and heaven all around me at the end, great story telling

[@alexk.35]

@@kylebreslin7261 easily bro. I base my life off this damn album. Spent $200+ on merch, got posters around my room, and listen to it everyday. Saba the goat.

[@jeremydobbs6882]

Prom/King is such an amazing song

[@cody6678]

One of the most underrated albums of all time for my money.

[@comedybygaming]

Hey Jon, love your vids man. Thank you

[@martnijkamp2076]

Amazing review keep it going

[@Swagoverdose27]

React to Testuo and Youth, an album by Lupe Fiacso!