THE BEST RAPPERS OF THIS GENERATION!! | Coast Contra - AYO (Full Analysis)

[@KnoxHill]

What else should we react to? 🤔 Comment below! Also if you like the song in the intro check out “Not 4 Sale” now! kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooS6qoZ8YrZ7qqssi=oGnenZMashHs0lEW

[@joeldewilde]

Will you react to Humble By Ren/Eden Nash please?

[@danielpayne3628]

Please react to cc’s disruptive freestyle Knox

[@LuckySnowy441]

I'd love to see you react to the song My Name by From Ashes To New, i think it's got a good message to it.

[@BTCisHARD]

Bro you catch the most hidden gems that coast add to their lyrics. Please react to all of their freestyles in any order that you like. I just want to hear what I missed :)

[@johnlombardo7816]

I have to believe you have never reacted to Ali Vegas, I mean i dont think he has put any new stuff out, so maybe left for a live, but otherwise he was always a giant that never got his just due!

[@SunnehBoii]

The culture struggle, the personal struggle, the family struggle, and the spiritual struggle all in one song. Absolutely a legendary track.

[@jeezie80]

Facts!!

[@LazyInnovator]

Never thought of it that way. Great observation!

[@KxngJulian]

You get it!!!!👍🏿👍🏿🔥🔥🔥

[@darylingoteborg3178]

Life: overcoming obstacles

[@williamdaniels4013]

PERFECT OBSERVATIONS, WELL SPOKEN SIR!!! ✊️🤝👏

[@perrettentertainmentnetwork]

I love all Coast Contra but I felt the same way Knox felt after Eric's verse. That was one of the best verses I've heard in a while. To keep the medical scheme is one thing but damn the added metaphors and punchlines then word choice. Like damn he methodically wrote that verse. Then the duality of the last verse was crazy storytelling. These guys are more than just rappers.

[@markcole8598]

You sir are absolutely correct they're not just rappers they are true MC'S😊

[@kalebhartman7327]

Even if videos like this don't get as many views like you say, they are by far my favorite! The bar breakdowns and technical talk are the best on complex/lyrical songs like this. So much of this song would have gone over my head without the analysis and I appreciate it so much more now that you point it all out. Thanks man!

[@etotheipi42]

Knox has a supercomputer breakdown brain and the Best Hip Hop is like running really complex simulations at full capacity. Taylor Swift is like using it to play Mario.

[@libraryofpapel]

Yes this quality work deserves respect and those in the know know.

[@BlackMarq20]

Also in Eric's verse "Turn the table into a defibrillator" is because all their freestyles that blew up were done at a table. Those freestyles restored life/a pulse (like a defibrillator)

[@briancardwell2809]

You are literally the first reactor I've watched to recognize that ras verse is a split of your higher and lower selves..... Respect

[@Hexenkind1]

This is what hip hop really supposed to be. Love coast!

[@benji0621]

What i absolutely love about Coast Is that individually they could all be great. But together they are timeless.

[@williamdaniels4013]

THAT'Z-A-FACTZ ✊️🤝👏

[@PaschalisPattipeilohy]

‘But your radiation? E go solo you could be major! But i can’t sir I rather just go through all the stages when you in a group some go salute but others hate it so be wary of different bacteria contaminating’ Eric is talking about people saying he could or even should go solo. But he’s not letting anyone come between them. He says he won’t let those statements affect (infect) him or the group. I hear different reactors on KZbin say he’s “the best of the group” and he would do allright by himself. He says he’s better off with the group. I hear what he’s saying and I for one salute the group. There’s levels to this and dynamics and this here is top tier in this combination. 🔥🔥🔥

[@Jonathan_GT]

Last Verse breakdown UNMATCHED.

[@shermanwing9593]

I was waiting for your reaction. You are one of the best at this bar breakdown thing.

[@anthonyraye5831]

I love their old school feel… i feel like this is what hip hop should be.

[@L1V3T0BL4D3]

It's what it used to be. Feels like Nearly all music used to be better before

[@yusryadams]

Coast Contra is top lyricists. Best reaction to this track I’ve seen. Nice work Knox!🔥

[@dandeve]

The professor is in and class has started! I’ve seen four reactions to this song so far and NOTHING beats a Knoxhill breakdown.

[@williamdaniels4013]

KNOX HILL, LOST IN VEGAS, VIBE VILLA, THETHIRDERNEST, SCRU FACE JEAN TEEGOCRXZY, JON DENTON. ALL THESE GUYZ ARE LYRICAL BREAKDOWN SURGEONS!!! ✊️🤝👏

[@WorkingManReads]

How did they find 4 guys that rap this good. Incredible 🔥🔥

[@carlakane3313]

Because "they" found each other and have stayed independent. Smart guys.

[@kirbyblakely2620]

They found each other

[@jefferycecil765]

bro your breakdown is impeccable the best out of all the hip-hop reactors I watch. I'm not rapper or DJ, but I know what I love and that's pure hip-hop. Watching listening you to break shit down awesome on real

[@adamc92]

I didn't realise I missed as much as I did, nothing gets past knox

[@Jonathan_GT]

Only Reactor to breakdown that Fibonacci sequence bar!!! Literally.

[@BishopXLR]

Bout damn time someone else got that Fibbonacci bar. Eric beat me down with os whole hospital scheme, but Rio took me out with that one! Had to take a nap just to fully process that one and reset just so i can finish the video. That shit was tough!

[@isaacjensen1627]

Seriously, I was surprised no one else caught it yet.

[@remarcablemc]

Someone huge needs to put these guys on hit, they deserve the exposure. They make hip hop exciting

[@KnoxHill]

Couldn’t agree more

[@herculesmclovin]

It depends on the label's small print 🕵️ worrysome decision, unless they get someone with an actual soul and respect for hiphop haha

[@HitTheRoad_Jack]

You Mister, just did the best reaction so far. All the bars catched. Well done. There‘s no question, i hit them buttons.

[@borninavan]

I gotta tell you Knox, your breakdowns and bullet points on the channel are essential viewing. You ever give up performing, you could teach this stuff at M.I.T. . Incredible insights, keep up the excellent work, thank you

[@nobletknowes]

Rio was talking to himself in his verse. He start by saying I called out my dog the other day while looking in the mirror.

[@Jonathan_GT]

Seen a few others but was looking forward to your reaction man!!!!!!!! Your analisis of US rap is unmatched!!!! Im saying this half way through the first verse 🙌

[@bigezdrums62]

This is an instant classic!

[@gmalone1969]

Been wating on this one!

[@gmalone1969]

Who falls for this? You put a Mr in front and 2 dots .. behind the real creators name.

[@colemanmyers8081]

That fibonacci BAR was GOLDEN 😝👀😵‍💫

[@FOGER-]

1,618 comment!

[@FOGER-]

+ double on golden bar haha + he calls himself golden child in some tracks holy fuck rio snappin

[@JiiWoon]

Eric did one of the Best medical schemes that I’ve ever heard in a song 🔥🔥

[@rogerstevens5168]

Medicinal Verse.

[@dudleygray3088]

​@@rogerstevens5168No.

[@thetalantonx]

18:50 - Yep. You can't find your way out of being in the wrong spot without first admitting where you are. Acceptance, not affirmation, not condemnation. Acceptance.

[@jlim3]

Eric went to the hospital..got hungry..hit up IHOP for breakfast..then went back to the hospital to save hip hop. Legend. You may be the only one to catch the Fibonacci bars..damn Knox DMV let’s go!!

[@KnoxHill]

YES!! DMV all day 🔥

[@jatomo5414]

The lyrics are insane! How do they constantly come up with these kind of doubles and then still weave them together in a complete theme like this? Also, gotta appreciate the videography in this one. Great setting, great shots, great editing! Each part has it's own esthetic (as each part has it's own topic) and it still all fits neatly together.

[@SkoloT]

Music for the mind and soul! Well said!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@robertlarsen6516]

Don’t know if you check comments 7mo later, but this is all the hip hop I listen to, Knox. Thanks for always bringing both hemispheres to your reactions. Blessings.

[@mrigot2go449]

KH thanks for breaking this track down I can't stop listening to this🔥

[@godoycolbert1351]

I like the way you break down Coast Contra's bars. We need this kind of break down so people can understand. Keep pushing Coast Contra.

[@nbarker20]

Coast Contra are my favorite artists right now. Eric Jamal is so cold.

[@danielgolay8387]

When you break this down I can see in your face and you feel the same way about it I do. Food for thought, soup for the soul, heavy hip hop with a weightless vibe. You remind me of a professor I had. Keep it up🙏🙏🙏

[@Marcusg1987_]

Knox Hill please do a reaction to Coast Contra disruptive freestyle. I like how you explain everything and catch some of the stuff they say, some reaction videos they miss a lot but you catch every single thing

[@lmp8156]

I love Coast Contra and I love your breakdowns of them even more! Please keep them coming Knox ❤

[@MarcelousTV]

Nothing gets by you, this is where I come gain a full appreciation for amazing tracks that become legendary after hearing your breakdown. Thanks for being “that dude”! I know the artists appreciate you!

[@williampaterson1660]

Dude this is fire. OMG. This is the kind of rap and hip hop I like. Love your breakdowns man. It's really inspiring. ❤

[@michaelptthompson1433]

Dude your breakdowns🔥🔥🔥 Most of this woulda flown over my head if you hadn't explained it to me. Makes me appreciate their lyrics even more!!! I'm grateful I found your channel! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@realisticsoul7597]

It really is sad that they don't have millions of views for every video they are insane and your reactions due justice

[@Jonathan_GT]

Coulda been a triple maybe on burrrrrlin cause its cold AF in Germany.... Tellin you man, you're expanding our hip hop brains on the regular! 🙌

[@imranabubakar5360]

They all went wild. Eric with the bars and schemes and entendres top echelon rap. Taj talking his talk on this one, talking about the rise and intentions if the coast, was very grounded. Rio being very introspective, talking about family and career and echos of a different lives and the struggle of reconciliation he added layers with the bars and mirrors, etc. Was phi, numbers don't lie. Then Ras( feels like Ras has been trying to reach for a different essence of rap) he told a story from 3 perspectives, a recursive story from 3 different perspectives. The story being about three perspectives being one. With his flow, cadence and inflections he gave the story another perspective, sometimes he sounded erratic, sometimes in control, sometimes unconcerned. Thing is you can't separate what he was saying and how he was saying it if you do it messes with it's meaning(battle rap vibes). Even the 'hook' embodies all of these things. My(who?) sympathy don't ever come too cheap, pity parties like surprise parties always woe/woah it's me(who?). Who am I?...

[@Nostic777]

It's like listening to a great song in different dimensions it's crazy

[@didierblasco8116]

Absolutely a legendary track.

[@jewels11189]

🔥 🔥 🔥 lyricism at its best!

[@ruthata2068]

I've enjoyed listening to oldschool hop-hop way back, but didn't really have a clue what they were saying because English isn't my first language. I'm a singer, r&b, soul & jazz are my elements, and although I listen to everything, I've been kinda turned off by hip-hop and rap because of the messages, now that I understand what's being said....I'm saying all this to say, I'm so glad that these AMAZING brothers are my true introduction to hip-hop! I've been so hooked eversince I discovered them like a year and a half ago! N, not gonna lie, relied on your breakdown for most of the bars, so I appreciate it! ❤ These guys are medicine to the culture! The whole industry needs them, not just hip-hop!

[@comervsvandals2692]

I needed you more than ever with these guys nox!! Thank god you here i had no chance as a non native in english language. ❤❤

[@patsmith2505]

Absolutely a perfect reaction

[@gcommodity4552]

been waiting for this reaction

[@purplemacgotti2423]

The last guy gives me Andre 3k flow

[@KnoxHill]

Agreed. Loved it

[@MrBlakeD82]

Can't lie, man, Ras Austin is fast becoming one of my favorite rappers.

[@LOCKYCHARMZ]

Great review! Coast is the truth, we just need them to break that media controlled narrative wall where being good and your best self is good for the people and sales.

[@javierfiberseal2158]

The only reactor to fully get Rios fire line. Been checking everyday waiting for your reaction lol the best bar for bar breakdown reactor out there Dope like always man

[@javierfiberseal2158]

Side note. You never reqctre to their disruptive freestyle they' did for kithe. You should do that 1 also. Was fire as well

[@scottius238]

Wouldn't have heard of these guys if you hadn't covered them. Thanks Knox!

[@almajeesi]

I love your reaction Knox .. I am Arabic guy from the Middle East and I love hip hop.. Coast Contra saving the hip hop that we grew up with

[@carlakane3313]

Staples is a medical carryover as well.

[@cloud9ine511]

All the breakdowns you caught were 🔥

[@terryrichards2546]

I have been watching you for a long time and that is the best reaction of any reaction channel I’ve ever ever seen! BTW This is my first comment to anyone ever. I love this shit too. I just felt I had to say something.

[@ephraimmoore]

You did this video justice my friend thank you

[@b_nes6093]

Knox u made my day. I was so hoping u wouldn't sleep on this one. Much luv bruh! 💯💪🤘✌️🫶

[@Nkloud]

That "connections" bar I think the train in the background was a subtle visual for the rail cars being connected. This "track" is dope!

[@Nostic777]

These DUDES are next LEVEL real talk

[@jonathanshoop8554]

These guys are real hip hop 💯💪

[@lueychuey6177]

This is greatness . Unreal break down bro , I'm glad someone took the time to explain these lyrics to the people.

[@markpacowhitinger7226]

Your analysis really peels back this gigantic onion of a MASTERFUL work of art. And yes correct Coast Contra is the new heros of hip hop. I wonder what Rakim has to say bout these folks?

[@jimmycunningham9433]

The staples reference was about when a wound is too major and too deep for stitches so they have to use staples to close the wound.

[@klosabstractcorner1561]

The best CC breakdown so far. We need you for these Knox

[@KnoxHill]

Doin what I can bro. As long as they drop you know I'll be here..algorithm or not lol

[@makecodgreatagain6049]

Much love for the coast ❤️

[@juliemellor4173]

I am in awe at how well you can break down these bars and catch so many double entendres. This is why I follow you. You make me feel smarter.

[@derrickbatista3845]

Much love knox

[@KxngJulian]

May be a stretch, but I think the "it's on us four, to keep her stable" bar ties to his next bars about turning the table into a defibrillator. The stable part ties into the table as well because in most cases, a table has four legs which makes it stable.

[@adritch]

NIce! Been waiting on this one for a week now! Knew Eric would give you a workout on the 1st verse with the hospital scheme.

[@FaceHim2]

YO Knox! I can't believe you missed RIO. " I called out my DOG the other day, looked in the mirror, had to talk to him face to face." Meaning he talked with himself, but DOG in a mirror is GO. So he was talking with the God in him. Where He found Love again. Yall sleeping on RIO!

[@dwaynestokes9518]

Ayo great breakdown I’m proud of you. I subscribed

[@bjornbeerens]

I hope you will do the Disruptive freestyle. Beakdown Prof. KNOX, please! And i agree, Eric Jamals verse was crazy.

[@gatormama75]

Yep…it’s NOT too late!!!

[@mikemoore1800]

Tbh you the only reaction they i seen that caught that sipping maple line tbh ik off rip what that meant fire reaction 🔥

[@HoracioVillegas-rp4qi]

Yes sir Thank you for doing these dudes are lit I love there praise to God and living right lyrics I'm not religious but But I'm a believer and they put me in the mood to just live my best as a person one luv thanks again Knox Hill

[@isaiamatandunhe3234]

I just caught this now. Eric said "E go solo you could go major. Nah I Can't sir( cancer) I'd rather go through all the stages" Everyone caught the cancer stages bar But I haven't seen anyone point out the army bar. Because in there army there is a major solders sometimes refer to him as sir and remember in the army there are stages or ranks which are Captain, Major, Brigadier, Colonel, General, Lieutenant etc.

[@lucasbroiloderocco]

Man, I love when you breakdown coast contra songs, you dissect the lyrics, it's awesome. Would love if you would do a video on their Kith collab, the disruptive freestyle. It has great bars, would love to see you break it down.

[@RogerBliddack]

Starting when Ras spits @ the 18:38 mark... even the way his verse is filmed is nod/throwback to the 1990s Spike Lee style of filmmaking. Spike Lee popularized the "Double Dolly Shot" (aka The Crane + Dolly Shot). He would put both the actor AND the camera on Dolly tracks, which makes someone appear to float (instead of walk), while everyone else is moving around normally, in the background. Here is a collection of Spike Lee's most memorable Double Dolly Shots >> kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYOYaWymrtibrqs

[@jeffreymccabe369]

This is why im here , first reactor to catch the cream made em bar

[@KG_GREEN80]

Don't worry bout who ain't here, knox...the real ones are. Keep up the great work on helping to keep real hip hop alive

[@KnoxHill]

🙏🙏

[@CanttReed]

Going through all the stages after the can’t sir bar could also be like a progressing diagnosis that’s killing him but he’d rather slowly die doing it independent than go major.

[@Diegomartinez-pb2mj]

Thank you for this gem 🙏

[@lordracer7039]

Ras Kass's twin sons are here!!!

[@xXNiertroNXx]

This is what we were waiting for!!! I’ve watched the other big reactors but Knox is the one i wanted… you are unmatched in the knowledge and catching of bars man! 🔥 I wasn’t disappointed

[@londonnftcollector9514]

I checked a few days after this dropped for the Knox reaction, you took abit long bruh 😅😏 I been itching to finish work get home and relax to this reaction 😎

[@andrewgrant624]

These guys give me low key LostBoyz vibes.....1....2....threeeee Thousand problems. You know this knox?

[@johnlombardo7816]

damn bro... im only into the first verse with ya, and i actually caught much of the bars(ill be honest, I thought i may have to give one or two to you but you caught them right when i did, damn!) hahah, but man, this is another level! every line had doubles .. i wasnt much of a fan of them prior, that will change now 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍🦾🦾🦾🦾

[@frostpyr0]

Knew this would be showing up any day 🙏

[@mannefazez3286]

This was my favorite Coast yet!!

[@TKMprof]

Love from China Knox

[@BasiliskGER]

Peace and love fam 🙏

[@marcdoorish]

Yo Knox, does 'fib' mean 'a lie' in the US, because it does here in the UK/ Ireland, so have a think about that 'de-fib-rilator' bar again 😉🔥🔥🔥

[@sinferious]

Great breakdown.

[@lunaticfringe7741]

🎶Breathe & Stop🎶 -Coast 🔥

[@Funcle_Dan]

First reactor I’ve seen pick up the ‘Phi’ bar. Good job Knox!