Tom MacDonald & Madchild ft. Nova Rockafeller "Bad News" (REACTION)

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[@Hiimstacey33]

I did! Check your direct messages guys

[@Maketrumprapagain]

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[@stingfan2272]

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[@stephenwade2709]

Check out nova wishing well

[@kristyd.2756]

A lot of kids love this song and Buttholes. For me the song reminds me of people like Robin Williams who put on a happy front while their life was falling apart. It's a reminder that no one really knows what anyone else is going through and we should just be nice to everyone we meet. You never know who is at that tipping point where a kind word means they stay around or an angry word means they check out. Love how you guys broke this down.

[@DeadSnail1204]

Can't be nice to everyone, you can be civil but nice isn't always possible especially when it very easy for people to not click . Obviously everyone being nice is a good dream, but can't think of anyone who doesn't have beef or at least not get on with at least 1 person. Think that will be always the case for aslong as people are different, also this whole fake woke culture definitely feed on toxicity and anger that bread the same back towards them even between family members. Do like what you are saying though

[@CredentialedFM]

This was also the style of 90s groups like third eye blind

[@corvuslight]

They made this song to show how easy it was to make this kind of song, but make it real instead of meaningless...

[@mattb1974]

To me this is about how most of these artists have to keep the appearance of their hip-hop character at all times when all they want to be themselves but can't. The happy visuals and up tempo music is how the fans expect you to be and the darker lyrics are how you actually feel.

[@alicem6611]

Tom had said he was going to show how to make a mainstream song but one with meaning in it. #HOG

[@thenutthouse2307]

As a parent I love that the song shows them calling their parents. I hope no mattter what my own children may face in life, no matter how bad it gets, or what mistakes they may make. They will know they can reach out to me. Thanks for the reaction.

[@h.s.6269]

I agree so much. If you still have your parents, reach out to them in times like this. At least assuming they aren't fully horrible people. I'm lucky and am close to my mom still.

[@AngelaValentine]

I believe the heavy auto tune, flashy outfits, and lyrics, calling back home etc. are all reflective of the struggle of the music industry. The phone booth seems to depict the feeling of isolation. Just my interpretation. Great video! Love you guys.

[@brianmincher716]

Excellent breakdown. Thank you for posting that. I didn’t even think about the phone booth till you mention it and as soon as you said it, bam, hit me like a brick to the face.

[@don1234531]

This whole song I believe I think its a parody/satire on trendy music but with a real message Idk thats just my POV

[@jessicamgallion8977]

I believe what they said after they dropped it was that they wanted to prove the Mainstream music that they can make a Charting track by putting a uppity beat and horrible autotune like they do. So mostly a joke to the MS music

[@markclark6702]

Nailed it jessica

[@markclark6702]

Nailed it jessica

[@aggiev8561]

@@jessicamgallion8977 They used autotune correctly in this track, unlike other chart topping songs. So that is also an element of "proving they can make a mainstream song with a message"

[@jessicamgallion8977]

@@aggiev8561 exactly. I cant stand Main Stream music anymore. 95% of it is horrible.

[@yinyang9270]

they are looking back at the past, in this video. They are now happy, thinking that they have survived the past. A song full of insight.

[@shannonmccurdy3502]

He's making fun of mainstream rappers. The cloths, the drugs, the guns, the sadness, rollin with bad dudes. Lol it's great!

[@shannonmccurdy3502]

Plus auto tune...

[@accountablehog]

I cannot get this song out of my head. Love it. And, I think your analysis hit the nail on the head.

[@Trythinking6013]

TOMS A FRAUD HES USING YOU FOR REACTIONS DO NOT FALL FOR THESE FAKE COMMENTS REQUESTING HIM OVER AND OVER AGAIN ITS ALL BULL

[@accountablehog]

@@Trythinking6013 Hey Man, I really appreciate you opening my eyes; since you say he’s a fraud, I’ll stop liking his music. Good lookin’ out.

[@pat3464]

@@Trythinking6013 Please explain how he is a fraud... @accountable I hope you were being sarcastic and not taking the word of some loser with 33 followers lol

[@G1Fenzo]

@@pat3464 probably people are braindead

[@nikki7906]

I love this song, and agree with what u say, its a happy, sad song ..lol ..but its catchy as hell, everything i listen to this, it gets stuck in my head all day..lol .

[@madamred2061]

If you look at this as a perspective song, it's what mainstream artists would say if they were allowed to do so by their label. Was their take on how easy it would be to make meaningful mainstream music. I love love love this song. #HOG4LIFE

[@BboyKeny]

The mainstream doesn't like risks. So they only copy whatever works at the moment while trying to 1 up it all the time. Hence how we got to WAP.

[@apg4068]

Listening to this one and gang gang on repeat!!

[@kto_66]

You guys totally got the message from the music! Great reaction guys 😎

[@sparkdog44]

63yrs old and this beat gets me every time......

[@SigRho1429]

On the flip side, it’s a song about someone recognizing their life is headed in the wrong direction, and deciding to take steps to change their situation. That’s a happy message.

[@shellybroussard3158]

Thanks Tom --Thinking is growing!! The world needs to listen!!

[@BasedHawaiian]

Tom has a song called White Trash and it features Mad Child as well.

[@samanthakearby2074]

i love the vibe of this song and yes the words throw it off

[@socalindustrial1882]

Those lyrics are moving

[@annesmith7366]

he was a drug addict at one time and recovered but they get these feelings forever, im very proud of him

[@anthonyarms1256]

Yasss y'all are rad absolutely love y'all's energy and mindsets the world needs more people like yall

[@lesliemcc9631]

It really shows how easy it is to get messages stuck in people's heads without understanding. Love it! LOL

[@anthonyarms1256]

D.R.U.G by tom and madchild! ( Dopest rapper under god)

[@Trythinking6013]

TOMS A FRAUD HES USING YOU FOR REACTIONS DO NOT FALL FOR THESE FAKE COMMENTS REQUESTING HIM OVER AND OVER AGAIN ITS ALL BULL

[@anthonyarms1256]

@@Trythinking6013 not fake you fuck with but good try 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@robertstevens1554]

People that are depressed are usually the happiest sounding people...i suffer from it...alot of mood swings, its an eternal fight...a light hearted song thats covered with inner depression and problems...

[@nicolebettis6948]

I think that the melody and message together sends a whole message. Cover up all the bad shit with a filter just like we do with social media

[@Blyzzard26]

This song is always played on my list. It is seriously relateable and loveable.

[@randallbatson]

So this track has 7 messages: 1) if the label wants you to sound a certain way, you can still deliver a message - Nova 2) If you feel like the label is controlling you and your artistic ability, there is a way you can get out - Nova 3) If you are being surrounded by thugs, you can get away from those people - Madchild 4) If there's nothing of value surrounding you, and just entertainment, you can leave that all behind you - Madchild 5) who said you ever have to sign? You can do this yourself - Tom 6) The reason you are sad is because you are not doing what you want. [This is a message not only to rappers, but to the fanbase as well] The question then becomes, why? As the album is called 'Killing the Neighbors'. Who are the neighbors? Other subgenres of hip-hop/rap. As in don't discount because the lane is different, they (Madchild, Tom, Nova) can do what these other artists can do. This an exhibition to say, a hockey player knows how to play golf.

[@heidithatswho.2481]

#hangovergang for life 🔥💥🔥

[@williamalbrecht36]

This is my favorite Tom song. Shit just flows.

[@joshuaf4947]

Can you react to Tom Macdonald Boom Bap 101? That song is fire!

[@DLT100]

i love this track he done the autotune to show anyone can use it its satire at its finest, love all the solo parts Nova looks so hot too hot too everyday : )

[@darcieturner5423]

my 5 year old son is always singing this chorus getting it stuck in my head lol xo

[@teamj2948]

I’m glad my 5yr old isn’t the only one that sing Tom’s music

[@sharonholsapple]

I love this song and can relate to all 3 verses!!! I play this song EVERYDAY!! LOVE Madchild too!! #HOG4LIFE

[@jensenjourney3333]

This song IS a depressed person. If you see the surface and their smiling face (or the just hear the upbeat music) you have the impression that everything is fine. But if you talk to the person, get below the surface, listen to the lyrics, then you see the "bad news" that people are going through. This song was a perfect embodiment of depression and how it is perceived, how it is overlooked, how it isn't noticed through the smiles or upbeat tunes. They are masters!!

[@FatOldGuyPlaysGuitar]

Look again @9:25 when they sing, "I been rollin' with some bad dudes, bad dudes" . . . Both Nova & Tom are pointing at Madchild, & he be chillin' all stoic & heavy! Too funny! #TomMacDonald #TomMacDonaldBITCH #HangOverGang #HOG

[@annontx1066]

I love watching you two!!

[@mickeydooley2230]

That's exactly why these 3 did This song, to put out they can do an entire song in auto tune and still deliver a message

[@yinyang9270]

the drugs make you crazy and manipulative, and they are singing about the craziness of it all. You walk a fine line between life and death when you are using any kind of drugs. You do not care about other people. In retrospect, they see what they have done and are laughing at themselves for how stupid they were. What a fun song!

[@mrtshurt12]

Oh great song idea alert! A rap with Tom and Nova talking to their parents about their haters. I'd listen to that

[@ThatguyPurps]

Madchild is an OG.. He is creator and founder of "BAXWAR" (Battleaxe warriors) and he has the battle axe tattoo on his cheek now. He was part of a group called "Swollen Members" but I think theyve had a falling out over his habits. Thats who he was talking about in the sober song. The BAXWAR logo is akin to a 1% motorcycle batch in top and bottom rockers as sort of an F you to the Hells Angels who he used to associate with. He was banned from the USA due to his links and thats the "Mad goons" he refers to in this track. He literally has had it all and lost it a couple times. I had the pleasure of meeting him after a show once when he came to Australia. He has quite a few songs solo and then even more with swollen members. Glad you found this OG and hope you check out some of his music too. 💜🇦🇺

[@M1326]

for me, i took it, that when we call our parents, no matter how awful it is, and how bad we are doing, we try to make it sound better... even if we are on fire, we are like, hey mom, it's bad, but I am doing ok.

[@jtramelli5464]

They said that they wanted to produce a catchy mainstream sounding song but have to a real message in it, once again, Tom is master level

[@WillyDarrin]

A Song For Parents... Got Me! This song is one that chokes up this dad (and now a grampa)... parents have you ever got a late night call from your child? Did or would you go get em? Been there...

[@christinamorris6810]

One of my favorites with Madchild is Sober. It hits hard.

[@damnimgood34]

I see the love from you2 ❤️🇺🇸 god bless you both

[@h.s.6269]

To me this song is about dealing with the realities of keeping up a tough front against society, like you can't let anyone see you struggling. Then reaching out to the one person you trust in a vulnerable moment to help you stay from the edge. This song makes me tear up a lil every time, it just brings up old wounds and a strong sense of feeling vulnerability. I'm glad they did such a unique song, upbeat sound but a real message mixed in. It is meant to provoke thought imo.

[@KrisThroughGlass]

The Emo bands did often songs like this: fun/upbeat songs with an upbeat message. I've heard people say, that this gives them the opportunity to think about a serious topic, without getting effected emotionally too bad. But maybe in this case it was the idea, to show, that behind all this fun mainstream music might be sad artists with real problems in life. If you want to check out the concept of the Emo bands (as a reaction or in private): Falling in Reverse "covered" two of their own songs from 2011/12(?) with the same lyrics, but completely different music. "The Drug In Me Is You/The Drug In Me Is Reimagined" and more recently "I'm Not A Vampire/I'm Not A Vampire Revamped". It's really interesting!

[@markwilson4546]

This was toms version of a radio song but with meaning. Reason for the autotune.

[@LisaBucalo]

#hangovergang checking in!!

[@simcptmike]

I asked madchild to watch this reaction and the last one. Hopefully he will!! He's my favorite rapper ever. Been a fan for 15+ years. I'm a relatively new fan of yours as well you guys!!! 💙💙💙💙

[@vertik202]

As far as I know, this song is them talking from the perspective of the trendy artist. He is trying to convey that this is how a lot of the artists are off the camera.

[@tiggerwoods100]

Remember they all came up out of the gutter. They faced their truth and found their way out the other side. The up lifting beat to me resembles the turning point of their lives. As someone recovering I don't see my past as an anchor anymore so everyday when reflecting on the past is better now today in the present. So yes celebrate their new lives and all those who have turned their own page.

[@rubensmith1300]

Thank you for reacting to this one. I haven't seen many reactions to this one and it is one of my favorites.

[@shanedaniels6447]

Best part is 9:24-5 when they say they have been rolling with bad dudes and both point to mad child. I think the happy beat and darker lyrics is really representative of how depression and life works. Usually those of us suffering the most tend to put on a mask or happy face. You see sometimes after someone commits' suicide "but they seemed so happy just yesterday". They may be having success and good things in life but doesn't mean they aren't battling their inner selves or demons of the past etc. I hated this song when I first heard it but its grown to be one of my favorite go to songs.

[@quintessentialnobody1320]

"Being negative is The New Normal"... to a catchy tune... In my opinion it sounds like they're putting the industry on blast.

[@jenniferhoolihan1450]

They all sound good together♥️

[@ianjackson3346]

You got to let it sink in, there is history in it

[@jakeburkard576]

When this song came out his last couple songs were all about how all music sounds the same today, so he wanted to show how easy it was to make a song that sounded like shit you’d hear on the radio, but still with a (great)message, all these rappers look like they’re all living the life but everyone has struggles that people don’t see & just cuz they act ok on the gram doesn’t mean that can’t be a front/fake

[@stanleypiercy7020]

Boom Bap 101 by Tom Macdonald, Barsssss 🔥🔥🔥

[@yonahlemieux6719]

I am a 60yo man, I’ve always considered rap to nails scratching on a blackboard, we’ll, unless of course you consider the Sugarhill Gang 😉, but I digress, anyway, someone asked me to listen to Tom Macdonald’s Fake Woke, and I found that if you pay attention to the lyrics, and not just the “music” there is truly a message to be heard, thank you for helping to broaden my horizon into the world of music. BTW, you two are just wonderful to watch and listen to.

[@Trythinking6013]

TOMS A FRAUD HES USING YOU FOR REACTIONS DO NOT FALL FOR THESE FAKE COMMENTS REQUESTING HIM OVER AND OVER AGAIN ITS ALL BULL

[@rydout]

@Teller Offsetting Isn't it funny this 1 guy all over all these reactors comments copying pasting. For what, lol. #HOG

[@tstampedspear]

prior to Tom Macdonald being my favorite rapper, madchild held that spot. He is an amazing lyricist.

[@supertuna6677]

Great video, thanks for introducing me to Tom Macdonald, another one that gets the brain working. I think that the happy sound coupled to the hard message, is a play on how some people going through depression or difficult times can appear all good on the outside v's how they truly feel on the inside... the more I think on it the deeper it gets, but I guess that's the point lol. Edited - spelling.

[@miagain3525]

❤ the reaction!

[@rongolder4597]

I will be watching. Lol. You two are fantastic.

[@anitaodom5155]

Awww. You have a tuxedo kitty just like mine! Love your reactions and keep up the good work. Cute couple!

[@Coopa3711]

Its fun for the ppl that know the pain....

[@dieselfuel9794]

Madchild. Speaking on things his real life. And from back then. He’s clam down and he’s got his life straight out but he’s a dope rapper Canada we out here madchild

[@PismoDetailing]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS SONG, KNOWING THAT THEY ARE NOT IN THIS DARK PLACE RIGHT NOW BUT THEY ARENIN FACT IN THE BEST PLACE THEY HAVE EVER BEEN THAT THEY CAN JUST HAVE FUN, MAKE A DOPE SONG WITH A BOMB A$$ CATCHY BEAT, IM LOVIN IT. I JAM TO IT SAINGING ALL THE WORDS WHILE IM JUST HAPPY FOR THEM THAT THEY ARE NO LONGER IN THIS DARK PLACE. THINK OF THAT AND THEN LISTEN TO IT AND IT EASILY IS IN MY TOP 5BOF THEIRS I LISTEN TO THIS SONG ALOT!!!!🔥💜🔥💙🧡🔥💚💛🔥❤🖤🔥❤

[@soonerintexas.3845]

Catchy af! I knew yall would like this...

[@chadclaude9044]

You nailed it again. You 2 are the best!

[@sgumper4375]

Like these 3 together. Great reaction. This one hit close to home. #HOGS4LIFE

[@michaelsluss8108]

I been watching y’all’s videos a few weeks just recently subscribed so genuine and fun to watch been binge watching videos all day from y’all ❤️

[@elvickRULES]

I love the song. I listen to a lot of pop music and many pop songs have meaningful lyrics if you pair it back and focus on the message in the song, I know a few who write songs acoustically first so it sounds good both ways. I’m used to having fun to meaningful songs. That makes me love them even more personally. Gimme a song that I can jam to and cry to. I love that feeling lol

[@danielle-yd5dp]

Also this is them speaking from the perspectives of the mainstream rappers points of views

[@justmeincarolina]

they did those song with auto-tune while still having a message to show the industry how easy it is to make a hit using the industry standards of how to make music

[@483steveo]

It is a satyr. A representation of life on the road in the industry. Its supposed to sound like a happy and uplifting call to the parents from the road, but mixed with the real downfalls and hazards of "gettin wrapped up in the game" as they all did in their younger days. a representation of how all the calls home to the parents from artists really would sound if all these these mainstreem fools told their parents the truth about what goes on on tour and whatnot. The calls from the road are usualy lies like, happy "everythings great out here, im out living my best life, mom!" calls. This is what it would really sound like if they told their parents the truth back then!!! They all did it. Lived it. Woke up one day and have now found a whole different way of life. And have switched gears over the last few years to create some amazing art. Its beyond songs. Its poetry, activism, real thoughts, ideas of acceptance and accepting our differences wich has basicaly become a crime these days. instead of "your wrong because that would make me not right" I wish we could just sit down and play the entire H.O.G. catalog to the whole dang world right now for real!!! Happyness and love from and for all of us. Regardless of differences. And put down the fast cars, women, drugs, alcohol we all know the list of bad stuff. But we promote it in the industry to our kids and adults in different forms everday! We all gotta wake up.

[@elvickRULES]

Oh and I know I’m late, but Tom and Madchild did an album together and this and Sober were on it. I haven’t checked if you watched it yet but if you haven’t you should check output their skit to promote it called, Killing the Neighbors.

[@pamelakilponen3682]

Nova and Tom, power couple!

[@esthercottle8978]

I've seen 3 other reactions, you got their message right away!

[@esthercottle8978]

It is a sad song that has a catchy tune. So many young people in same situations. Makes me sad bc I know someone going through this life. Crazy.

[@harveytaylor126]

Notice how they reached out to someone when they were going through trials of life?!?!

[@scorpion3069]

I interpret the beat and lyrics, as their lives started off on the wrong road, but everythings better now, so the beat is happy ..

[@carolreed9502]

For me I live the life of depression and it's like yeah I'm not alone hog4ever

[@SSingh-nr8qz]

If you notice in the song, how much vocal overprocessing, especially with Nova, they use, it's a very nice touch showing the fakeness of the music persona the audience sees. Most musicians show a persona to to public that is successful and attractive, but if you listen to the lyrics of the song, you get the meaning of true person behind the persona. This is a song about all those people who listen and dance to catchy beats without listening to lyrics.

[@robertgrunwald5985]

Know I'm late but good review guys. Hope all is well. Tc

[@jaimyangelo]

it is an exaggerated illustration of rappers and the created persona that they (have to) show to the outside world. Therefore, they call their mother and father in a lost area, symbolizing how they feel inside and in the hope that their parents can reassure them because they are the only one who know who they really are.

[@charlesbailey5678]

Maybe I'm just reading too much into the song, but I feel like the poppy music is indicative of the happy face depressed people put on in public, while the lyrics are indicative of the thoughts that we hear inside our heads when depression first starts creeping in. The song just wouldn't be the same to me if it had a sound that matched the lyrics.

[@richmondjoe7335]

The great thing about songs like this and songs like Blame The Rappers are that they have a catchy tune, words on top mean something. If the catchy tune can hook kids into listening?,I'm all for it.

[@antonepeytner2030]

Good review.love seeing your gears turning

[@JJ-cl5wv]

You guys are so fun !!!!

[@danielle-yd5dp]

When tom made this song he said I'll show all yall how to make something that sounds like ur mainstream shit n still have real lyrics lol u can make something sound like this n still talk real that was Tom's point n poke at the induatry

[@cam121375]

he made this song for the rappers that use autotune throughout all their songs, not making fun of them but to show them that they can actually do better music by putting meaning into it, and not showing women, and not needing to talk about all the stuff a lot of rappers talk about, like women, and sex, pretty much you can make a good song w/ out doing that!

[@JohnGatesIII]

He's still invested in the "Rap Look/Culture", but starting to sing about his LIFE and observations, not about what most rappers sing about. Not thrilled with the use of auto-tune, but it's still a "powerful" song, showing Tom's struggle and vulnerability.

[@nikki7906]

The auto tune was done on purpose to make a point...that even if use auto tune, like many rappers / singers do, u can still make a meaningful song instead of a lot of the garbage out there. This is the only song that they did with all auto tune.

[@shvl-hd5459]

If you like Madchild check out Dumb with Swollen Members and La Coca Nostra

[@briangarner6312]

They will not release a song without there being a message. He thrives on being the messenger

[@basementreactions410]

Like that u 2 rock with them...looking forward to more reviews of them and ACAL colors w WTF is Justin Time and Big Murph

[@jeremyjarvis8100]

Sounds like a good fun time song to me.

[@mattsimpson3824]

I think your spot on with an artistic spin on basic rap music. Have you guys done 'If I was black by Tom yet? If not love to see that one when you can. Btw me my wife and kids all watch y'all's Tom and novas reaction together! Keep up the great work

[@rapa6427]

Great reaction! HOG 4 life! ❤️From🇨🇦