Kendrick Lamar - Rigamortis (Metalheads React To Hip Hop)

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[@Diego_8055]

This song was mostly made to show off his skills and what he could do lyrically.

[@demetriusean]

Fun fact: The reason it feels like there is no introduction into the song and it uncomfortably goes on without release is just go along with the concept of Rigamortis. Rigamortis is when a dead body begins to stiffen up and all of the fluids within the body begin to leak out. The point of it is express that feeling through rapping in a continous flow that could drive someone to feel a bit uncomfortable as well as just to show off his rapping without taking a breath skills.

[@MetalheadsReactToHipHop]

We listen to brutal death metal and bands like Carcass so we know what Rigor Mortis is 😉

[@willscruton2631]

This came out in 2011 and was really him showing off how long he can go for theres a point in this where he doesent breathe for like 40 seconds and just goes. You guys should react to sing about me im dying of thirst and wesley's theory theyre both incredible Kendrick tracks and are very different from this and each other

[@TyEats]

😂 sometimes I'm tempted to talk shit just to hear you guys respond to it that shit is hilarious. Keep it up

[@MetalheadsReactToHipHop]

Do it!

[@Niiwill7]

This track is over ten years old. So production is older. He was popular then but not the Pulitzer Prize winner at that point

[@aymen619619619]

This song blew him up so this was old

[@ODEelephant]

I love how the rap beef brought me back to this track. It was the first i ever heard from him, from that day on he was in my top 5.

[@kevinstanfield1268]

The next kendrick song you should react to is King Kunta

[@lnstks96]

Oh god no! That is not a good one to introduce them to kendrick better. Especially since they aren't yet well versed with rap. King junta is way too abstract, and it's not even close to one of his best songs. It was just one of his radio hits mostly.

[@guyonyoutube3437]

@@lnstks96 king kunta is very complex

[@kisakyerita8780]

Not the whole album?!

[@tylercharleston5575]

ADHD-Kendrick Lamar, use lyrics. An anti-drug song.

[@Jose-hg4fg]

Yes yes yes! Finally a reaction to a kendrick lamar song even tho it's not one of his best pieces beat wise. Edit: yes this song is definitely one of his earlier songs of his career and has that old 90's style

[@MetalheadsReactToHipHop]

So what’s a better one w a better beat?

[@adriann75]

@@MetalheadsReactToHipHop I think a better song would be FEEL. It's got better production and the ending of the last verse is superb

[@Jose-hg4fg]

Metalheads React To Hip Hop some good songs with a better beat are “good kid”, “m.a.a.d city”, “swimming pool”, “alright”, “bitch don’t kill my vibe” and “Wesley’s theory” these are definitely some nice songs, hoping to see you reacting to one of them if possible 😆

[@jholdinar]

@@MetalheadsReactToHipHop hiiipower is a good one

[@k1nderwwmt2]

@@MetalheadsReactToHipHop you'll really enjoy Backseat freestyle / DNA

[@addictedtoJB]

Nice reaction guys. This song is basically what got him known, so you know it's old.

[@drsus0]

people not getting art ... my favorite thing to watch

[@Protocity]

Kanye West - Gorgeous

[@jjamz7051]

Hilarious intro...I don't understand the hate. And calling someone gay is incredibly immature. Dip shit! I'm a Kendrick Lamar fan, bars for days! But I wish you would've reacted to maad city. Please react to Yelawolf, Bloody Sunday! 🤘🏻

[@chrislischio5987]

J Jamz we get together this Sunday. Will put yellawolf on the list

[@lnstks96]

@@chrislischio5987 yelawolf is an awesome artist to show a different perspective in rap. Maad city is one of my favorite kendrick songs ever. Please do that one soon!

[@lordhvnger]

The hate mail you guys get on this channel is hilarious. Definitely great for the intro's. Get a good laugh. You guys are awesome. Giving this video a thumbs up. This song was boring.

[@MetalheadsReactToHipHop]

Thanks! Yeah the beat killed this song which was a shame.

[@TwillzDGawd]

The point was that it didnt take much for Kendrick to be better than your fav rapper. No extra beat mixing no super complex hooks. BARS + Beat = all you need. This is also early early before dr dre kendrick. I figured you would like the part you actually did like which was the last "verse". This was a sont basically stating kendrick doesnt need to do much even so early in his career. The rest o the "section 80" mixtape is not the same production wise and dope as hell

[@MetalheadsReactToHipHop]

He’s incredibly skilled, but yeah the best didn’t do much for us. I like a like a lot of stripped down 90s beats so it’s not always an issue of complexity and layering, but this beat was pretty lackluster.

[@TwillzDGawd]

@@MetalheadsReactToHipHop i get that reaction from everybody i play that song for its a moody song for me. Depends on my day. Thanks for reacting and conversing a bit. You two rock and are hilarious keep it up.

[@StarcallerSpencer]

Listen it a minute in with headphones. Idk if it’s what your playing off of but there a massive bass underneath but you can’t hear it on something like a laptop or phone.

[@MetalheadsReactToHipHop]

I could hear it, Chris was tripping!

[@chrislischio5987]

I think we just different definitions of what massive bass or drone is. There is a bass tone underneath. But I have to search through the clutter of the song for it. just difference in preference

[@TwillzDGawd]

YES! THANK YOU !

[@evilal20]

Fucking love your videos!

[@MetalheadsReactToHipHop]

Thanks so much! 🙏

[@evilal20]

@@MetalheadsReactToHipHop We're all slaves to society 🤘

[@Lumautis]

this kendrick song is so old i didn't even know it existed 0_0

[@madeyeatreides4055]

L

[@Intjwithocd]

why these reactors say this is unlistenable. I think the exact opposite. I think the beat is so memorable.

[@icebergo6]

Public Enemy, "Welcome to the Terrordome". Its a classic. Youll love it.

[@justchillin7009]

If you guys get a decent set of headphones or a sub you'd hear the really really low bass frequencies. They hit hard but they're too low for laptop speakers to hit properly. Great review otherwise c: maybe Wesley's theory next? Super dense song lyrically and the beat is fantastic.

[@justchillin7009]

Side note. The song is called rigamortus (rigormortus) so it gets harder as it goes. He's also talking about how much better he is than the competition so the lyrics and flow get tighter and tighter as the song progresses

[@MetalheadsReactToHipHop]

I heard em, Chris didn’t. We have a sub.

[@MetalheadsReactToHipHop]

But yeah even w the sub we weren’t into the beat, couldn’t have been harder in our humble opinions.

[@justchillin7009]

@@MetalheadsReactToHipHop ah that's fair guys. Give Wesley's theory a shot. Thanks for the response

[@odd2097]

You should listen to Wesley's theory, you'll love it! To pimp a butterfly is his best album IMO

[@MrFresh930]

This was just a freestyle, he initially performed it live to a band and then recorded it to a similar sound as it was live...an really early song for him though. Definitely before he was mainstream

[@lnstks96]

I hope you don't take my comments as hate, because I'm trying to be respectful and constructive. If you guys wouldn't mind I'd love for you to check out some childish Gambino. First I'll recommend "life: the biggest troll" because it's decent lyrically and I'd love to gauge your reaction to it to see which gambino songs you'd like, plus i mean... best song title ever, right? Because he dies a fuck ton of genre switching. He's a rapper, but the last album he released was literally a funk/rnb/rock album. No rap in it at all. So I want to see your initial take on him. It would mean a lot to me if you checked it out.

[@samuelholden35]

Needing another element or instrument is reasonable but it's just not a loud metal approach yk

[@MetalheadsReactToHipHop]

Metal is not just loud my guy.

[@adriann75]

React to Aesop Rock! ( btw Aesop Rock has the largest vocabulary in hip-hop, according to a study by data scientist Matt Daniels.) some good songs would be: None Shall Pass Rings Cycles To Gehenna Blood Sandwich Zero Dark Thirty ZZZ Top Defender Zero Dark Thirty I've watched most all of your guy's videos(& enjoy the reviews) and have made suggestions in the past, and I think you guys would enjoy his rapping style.

[@MetalheadsReactToHipHop]

We are both familiar w and enjoy Aesop Rock

[@adriann75]

glad to hear that! great reviews guys.

[@aymen619619619]

Kendrick

[@nelsonwalton4973]

How much a dollar cost

[@parkeramadeus1069]

And if you guys are into Eminem true fans qould no this song its called infinate from 1996 its raw the lyrics are sick most of these boys and girls probally have never herd this treasure.

[@breid361]

Kendrick black friday. Just kendricks part not jcole. Insane.. actually insane

[@Kickinthescience]

React to Black Thought freestyle on Flex

[@TwillzDGawd]

Neva change - schoolboy q ft sza

[@klee112081]

The beat is simple so that you have no choice but to focus on him

[@14jc47]

Kendricks amazing but this song was really before he'd matured as an artist. Try something from either good kid, m.a.a.d city or to pimp a butterfly.

[@finesser2799]

React to maad city by kendrick lamar

[@whocallinsimon5946]

Love this track respect yall opinion tho

[@dillanwalker4806]

Discount Ryan Reynolds

[@emgee3545]

Keep making these videos. Im gonna check out your music.

[@richarddawkinscoinedthewor2318]

Yes, this song is old

[@icebergo6]

I keep watching these vids and disagree with, like, most of what you say. And thats what i love about your vids! Who the hell with half a brain just wants to listen to people who agree with them. The common response that i have with most of your vids is that most of the stuff you guys dont get are exactly the point. That applies to this song too. But, you made it crystal clear from the title...youre metalheads. So, you may not pick up on some stuff. Im glad youre stepping out the box and leading great convos. Keep up the good work.

[@binmanbinman]

React to “FEEL.” or “FEAR.”

[@bigmac5241]

So allow me to assist you a little in what you should listen for. At least in my opinion. I like you guys and you attention to detail earned a sub from me. Especially the bearded cynic. Breath Control, alliteration techniques, obviously heavy wordplay, some heavily imbued with slang that may not be familiar to you, which he seamlessly interweaves these with more notable turns of phrases/notions. The beat had a purpose for driving the tension, which did increase towards the second verse. Not to insult your criteria of judgement, but there are sub techniques you may not be used to unless you’re at least basically versed in rap. Btw it’s more of a HOOK than a chorus. To properly appreciate the content of this song you’d have to understand that this essentially is an attack on other rappers, as he constantly repeated the result of his efforts, the verbal evisceration of his competition. This is usually a point of contention in this genre, if not rival gang members or any other oppressive force, either laced in a bar of a song or just its entire composition. The beat is about the only thing I feel no need to defend or explain but it does have purpose. I understand the lack of variation being critiqued as such. One thing to truly appreciate is the difference in his approach, primarily in contrast to his peers who usually rap about the mundane money drugs sex murder.

[@MetalheadsReactToHipHop]

Thanks Jamal! As we’ve mentioned in other videos we’ve listen to rap in the past but have lost touch w some of the newer stuff from the past 8-10 years. Mostly the slang and lingo gets us but we’re learning.

[@bigmac5241]

Well trust and believe this man is easily in the upper echelon of rap artists. I think you guys should review more of him, he’ll definitely give you a higher standard than the everyday mundane artist. This man is a true poet, technical and passionately. I recommended you try his song Momma.

[@TrashMinerHDTV]

Peep

[@michaelgillett9767]

I think this is a raphead song

[@cosmictruth]

also ITSOKTOCRY just dropped a new album, check out BI-POLAR FREESTYLE

[@evilal20]

You guys should do Pink Guy or Joji. They're raunchy to the average liberal 😂

[@leodee3]

This song is just meant to get you to say, "hey, this guy can rap his ass off. Let me see what else he can do." This is not really representative of the actual content he has put out. Just a display of rap ability more than anything. The Kendrick you guys have reacted to are on the fringe ends of what he does. Not really his core stuff. Don't be hesitant to listen to more Kendrick. He's the best.

[@MetalheadsReactToHipHop]

Well give us some suggestions then! 😊

[@leodee3]

@@MetalheadsReactToHipHop mAAd city, Money Trees, King Kunta, Alright, Blacker the Berry, DNA

[@WoodsyTD]

Fantastic reaction video. First one I’ve seen where anyone gave a fuck enough to pull out a notebook and actually critique. Please do yourselves a favor and react to Aesop Rock - Shrunk.

[@lnstks96]

Hey to answer your question about why you on the left is getting most of the "hate". And please actually think about this because this is exactly why your getting hate. Your tone... it's all tone. Your very condescending and a bit pretentious when talking about music that your audience knows more about. They know this stuff and understand the nuances of this music much more than you, and yet you tend to ignore that and even insult the people who like you, all for what seems like a desire to be smarter than them. They don't care if you don't like the song they like. They care about you acting as if your taste in music is superior than theirs when it's not. It's just your opinion. Give your audience more credit. They aren't singling you out fir no reason. Meet them half way, and not just act like you are. I hope you see and consider this.

[@chrislischio5987]

ln stks I appreciate your candor. I also appreciate the depth of your thoughts on the answer. It's not accurate, but I appreciate it. I don't care if I sound smarter than anybody, I also don't think my musical tastes are better or superior to anybody else's. these are my reactions to songs. They are genuine. I can't act another way. I'm not sure if you are referencing specific videos or instances. I don't want to upset people, but it happens sometimes. We also pick negative comments to respond to because people seem to enjoy the intros. We don't bust balls or condescend to anybody that hasn't gone out of their way to post an ignorant or rude comment. Pete also typically has similar things to say as I do. People can feel free to feel how they want about myself and the channel. Thanks for commenting. We hope you stick around for future videos!

[@lnstks96]

@@chrislischio5987 thanks for replying to me. I think I should have been more clear In saying that I don't actually have any answers I was just throwing out what I thought could have been what people latched onto. I personally don't mind your being critical of music because you at least take time and analyze what your hearing. I don't want my comments to come off as criticism or hate, which I don't think you took them as hate. I just like your concept for the channel and wanted to give an opinion on how people might see you guys. But I also understand that I threw out a lot of ideas so thanks for sifting through the rambling portions. I'm definitely sticking around.

[@treyod4158]

You guys should have Genius open on another screen. Just so it's easier to catch the lyric references.

[@perryperryprince3242]

You guys should pick up the tools and jam before reacting. First time watching but love to see if y’all can do anything instrumentally….

[@MetalheadsReactToHipHop]

Perhaps we will! Check out my record label, got some of our projects on there! yuggothrecords.Bandcamp.com

[@lnstks96]

Also man why are you guys being so mean for no reason? You know what a vocal minority is. Stop latching onto the hate and then attributing it all to your audience. And how would saying your not very welcoming to my genre be hate? That sounds like someone who just wants you to be less hateful. Look I get that your just being yourselves and your doing all this drunk, but come on guys. This stuff means a lot to people and reading your comments I see a lot of people who are excited to introduce you to the things they love. Can't you meet them with the same respect they are giving you by sharing them? Getting hate on videos isn't unique to you guys, there's nothing special or interesting about people being mean in the comments. It's the internet. But I bet you'd get less of it if you didn't attack everyone just to get back at the few that are saying rude things to you. I really like your channel and I hope you can react to more music, but the way you paint your audience and how you insult people's tastes sometimes genuinely bums me out.

[@MetalheadsReactToHipHop]

We are not doing all this drunk first of all. And as far as being disrespectful, we have never ever been disrespectful to anyone. I made the genre comment because saying we are being disrespectful to the whole genre of rap/hip hop is absurd. I grew up listening to rap and we both genuinely appreciate a lot of rap artists. What this person was basically saying was they were hurt we didn’t like their favorite song. We are going to be honest if we don’t like something and we use the rubric to try and explain why we don’t like it. And we know how haters and the internet works. We are not attacking anyone, we are just calling out people for the stupid shit they say, but really even if we call someone out we are just having fun with it and never harbor any ill will towards anyone. Ultimately this is not some act it’s just us being us and if you don’t like it you are free to not follow us. The main point of this channel is to reconnect w hip hop and discover new artists we like. Also we don’t ever mean to insult anyone’s taste. Taste is taste, even me and Chris have wildly different tastes when it comes to metal. So ultimately I have no idea what you are trying to see. We are being honest that’s all we can do.

[@THEBLACKANARCHIST]

LMAO 😂 u like kaan

[@MrFluffyChair]

Chuuch your mouth xD great wordplay mhs

[@MetalheadsReactToHipHop]

👍

[@cosmictruth]

react to permatrip by devilish trio

[@MetalheadsReactToHipHop]

Hey Audrey! Thanks we will!

[@briztevan]

Yall still need to react to Currensy. React to one of the song off #2009 w\ Wiz Khalifa. New tape they just dropped in Feb. and they touring with it now. I'll check out your metal recommendation. Only metal I listened to was Tyr as a kid.

[@TwillzDGawd]

2009*

[@briztevan]

@@TwillzDGawd oh yea I'm on,cracked lemme fix that

[@NexuszCrystal]

React to tech n9ne - straight out the gate

[@parkeramadeus1069]

hey guys you guys rock thank you for your inputs on these songs,pretty epic your conclusions. if you get time check chris thomas king killing floor blues. blind melon drive.blind melon change. pink floyd fearless. tupac shed so many tears all rocking songs.

[@parkeramadeus1069]

tool thrid eye 😂

[@chrislischio5987]

Fearless by Floyd ruuulles! Love it

[@egvisuals9420]

I will pay y’all to do Eminem - fack... I promise you won’t regret it

[@chrislischio5987]

EG Visuals we have a patreon.

[@egvisuals9420]

chris lischio message me a price but it has to be your first time listening to it 😂

[@killuaonhorse]

Kendrick lamar - Blacker the berry

[@emre619619]

you should react to king kunta next

[@icebergo6]

PLEASE DO "RESPIRATION" BY BLACK STAR FEAT. COMMON!!!

[@samuelholden35]

It's like male feminist but just my first time watching and seeing why they hate u but yall cool🔥

[@revertedrf978]

Kanye west Saint Pablo and no more parties in LA reaction please

[@effu2]

😂😂😂 he said this is unlistenable 😂😂😂 huh?

[@davidcrescencio4483]

WESLEY'S THEORY!!!

[@dozicusmaximus]

Hey there shit stains! I've been trying to get into this dude for a few years. He is a great rapper, but I have trouble getting into his songs. The horn in the track is too much for me. Nursing a bangover from Aborted and Cryptopsy last night.

[@chrislischio5987]

dozicusmaximus I've got aborted and crytopsy on the 14th! Who headlines?

[@MetalheadsReactToHipHop]

Agreed!

[@dozicusmaximus]

@@chrislischio5987 Aborted headlined. Benighted and Hideous Divinity were excellent as well.

[@chrislischio5987]

dozicusmaximus I'm Pumped for hideous divinity. If your coming all the way from Italy I feel obligated to be supportive. Haha, but there record cobra verde was solid.

[@dozicusmaximus]

@@chrislischio5987 I've been slacking a lot the past few years. I didn't come across them until their most recent album from last year. I've listened to it quite a bit. The bassist is also in Aborted. This is Benighted's first tour in the US, so that's pretty cool. They've been around a while. Overall great show. I haven't been out to see anyone heavy in a few years. I need to get out there more often.

[@akirarusty2335]

the lyric videos have terrible audio quality lmao you guys have been listening to music wrong and I didn’t know that was possible

[@lnstks96]

Also I'm sorry for all the comments, but I agree with you on this song. Although this isn't the full song, it has a whole other verse and it's better than the previous ones. I don't know why this isn't the full song. It's a really old kendrick song and it's very strong when it comes to his flow, delivery, and lyrics, but the horn and bass exclusive beat kills it. Its good as a way to show off his ability but it's not a good song. It's more like a demo of him and the beat is just there so it's not in acapella. If that makes sense.

[@davidcrescencio4483]

What up Steven Crowder

[@trogdortheburninator6402]

Uppercuts-Terror Reid ... plz

[@trogdortheburninator6402]

new sub btw. good stuff fellows

[@MetalheadsReactToHipHop]

Thanks Trogdor! 👍

[@trogdortheburninator6402]

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[@chrislischio5987]

Trogdor the Burninator oh I Am well aware of the burninator! Burning up the country side!

[@kwanwallacephotography5145]

React to miracle by Nipsey hussle please RIP

[@MetalheadsReactToHipHop]

Really sad thing man. From what I read he had turned his life around and was doing a lot for the community. Tragic!

[@kwanwallacephotography5145]

@@MetalheadsReactToHipHop yeah one of my favorite rappers check him out

[@evilal20]

He should've called it RigLamartis 😂 😑 I tried 😔

[@ethan19quaife]

The backbone of rap is often times the lyrics. I really think you underestimate the skill and genius in these lyrics and flow, with all the literary elements; alliteration and such. The multi syllable rhymes and the 'run-on-sentence' bars that rival the legend Biggie Smalls. If you can't appreciate the lyrics, I don't think you'll like many rap songs. Nonetheless, keep doing you. Cheers.

[@MetalheadsReactToHipHop]

We didn’t underestimate it, we loved it just not the beat

[@ethan19quaife]

@@MetalheadsReactToHipHop Fair enough. I didnt even stick around to watch the end so wtf do i know, i suppose