Lupe Fiasco - GHOTI (REACTION!)

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[@ericc.6255]

The whole album is amazing. He really doesn’t get the respect he deserves when people talk about the GOATS

[@FlashesSoccer011]

Lupe is great. But he is not in the GOAT convo.

[@professorXcross]

@@FlashesSoccer011 who is?

[@Gintoki_Madao]

@@FlashesSoccer011 he is at this point He checks all the boxes Unless according to you, what matters is how much you sell

[@HShalita]

@@FlashesSoccer011 wow someone actually agreed with this.

[@FlashesSoccer011]

@@Gintoki_Madao I don't care too much about what you sell. I think there a lot of stuff that matters when it comes to the GOAT convo. I think lupe is amazing. He is easily one of the best writers in hip hop. But, you can't sit there and tell me he is top 5. If you aren't in the discussion for top 5, you aren't in the GOAT convo.

[@afgillu510nist]

Definitely “On Faux Nem” next, that first verse by itself is incredible

[@chriswatchus7100]

I agree, I’ve been asking for this song for awhile!

[@dontedoestuff]

So much to break down in that first verse bruh

[@tf2nice4u]

Verse of the year 👌🏾💯

[@Libbawittz]

Yes yes yes

[@HotSneks]

Rappers die too much. (That's it. That's the verse)

[@Dylan03917]

So happy to see some Lupe. Gotta do some more though. Entire thing is amazing.

[@JJRegal4]

In Assassin's Creed, there is a machine called the Animus, which allows people to relive the genetic memories of their ancestors. It's essentially a hyper advanced VR. The company that developed it usually has an outside view of these memories on an external screen. I think that's more the point of the references, and it fits with other things he mentions like the Neuralink. Also, GHOTI is apparently meant to be pronounced FISH lol.

[@ItsJustZeeBTW]

Thank you, it was a setup to the neuralink line, hope they see this comment

[@alan8892]

Yeah, ghoti=fish is a joke about weird quirks of English spelling. If you pronounced the "gh" like you would in the word "tough" or "rough", the "o" like you would in the word "women", and the "ti" like you would in the word "motion" or "nation" you'd get something that sounds like "fish" from the spelling "ghoti".

[@muleyamwiinga3988]

Also a reference to how the people in the Matrix would be plugged in while others had to watch them be in the Matrix.. Also a reference to how the rap game is about killing (the verse, each other, etc) the people themselves. I could go on and on that just that 1 line

[@davidcoons89]

@@alan8892 big ups for explaining that in detail bro!

[@CoachQ773]

Jesus fuqing Christ... Did God come down in human for ... Lupe Fiasco

[@MO-wt2jl]

Not to mention. Lupe created the entire album from scratch in 3 days.

[@Josephr2211]

Crazy bro! Off of a usb mic and garage band!

[@godsandmonstars]

So he say lol

[@MO-wt2jl]

@@godsandmonstars he did parts of it on Instagram live

[@articulatethumb]

I love that you gave Ghoti a reaction but it’s really short - you gotta do Ms Mural or Drill Music in Zion or Precious Things or Naomi or On Faux Nem, in that order - some of the album’s best rapping is on those. Hope y’all see this 🙏🏾

[@cross1863]

Lupe Fiasco - precious things this track is insane. It will be prefect for a reaction.

[@rogergutierrez9730]

The whole album is a masterpiece ! Is just incredible to listen how Lupe is a master of his craft. I recommend you obviously MS. MURAL, but definetly you have to check it out SEATTLE and ON FAUX NEM (that is personnally my favourite one from the album). Great reaction as always guys !

[@Mupeta.]

Just found out that GHOTI means FISH. Having that in mind when listening to the song gives it a different meaning. enouGH - In this word, GH sounds like F. wOmen - O sounds like I. naTIon - TI sounds like SH. Just saw this on Google. Don't know how it connects to the song and the concept of the album entirely but it makes sense for some of the references.

[@gowhite]

GHOTI is a word commonly used to describe how silly English is as a language, since it can be pronounced as Fish if you wanted it to. So I take it Lupe is using to mean people are being fooled by those in power to see something that's not there. Ties in with the mummies in boxes line

[@colinies]

@@gowhite Also in Christianity the fish is a symbol for Christ as well. I personally think it ties into the theme of our society worshipping science and technology as a god while simultaneously killing our spirit.

[@JHarmon310]

The manatee is generally believed to be where the myth of the mermaid comes from because in the wild they can be seen draped in seaweed which, in the dim moonlight, sailors mistook for hair.

[@codeninja100]

Yeah I immediately got that. The whole track is about virtual reality and how we’re being sold lies and will be given a counterfeit reality eventually

[@bulletdancestorm554]

Yup the manatee and the dugong were what mermaid myths. Dugong can’t rhyme with maiden though.

[@ryno4294]

One of the best hip-hop records of this year so far

[@devilsrule908]

Would love to see you guys do On Faux Nem. Such a masterpiece

[@ramonceja7313]

Precious things is my personal favorite track from the album. Would love your guys reaction to it

[@ucejayy9494]

That hand scheme was krazy 🔥🔥🔥🔥 LUPE T5DOA ‼️

[@Digitalhaku]

I love that you finally showed Lupe's album some love, whole project is unbelivable. If I can recommend a track, definetly do Ms Mural, it's a masterpiece.

[@OakCliffTX82]

I think the point of Lupe’s music is that it forces you to think. It’s art. We don’t see things as THEY are, we see them as WE are. Growth happens when we allow ourselves to see things from different perspectives.

[@Deadxssb]

Lupe is so dense lyrically it’s ridiculous 🥂best rap album this year substance-wise so far imo

[@MO-wt2jl]

What a late night treat for me . Y’all doing Lupe!!!!

[@mysteryj6038]

I think he’s also saying that capitalism is a modern version of “the fall”. A man/woman and apple tree translated to capitalism is a man(MCU property)/woman(DC property) at a Applebees (nourishment that epitomizes the temptation (processed food from corporations)) is basically the corporate analogue of genesis.

[@kamalwanka7572]

Was about to go to bed then saw this! Would still love to see Ms mural and on faux nem though

[@unoiceeit]

What's crazy is Lupe can ghost write for someone and it wouldn't hit a hard as if he would have said it himself. When no one can copy your style....shiiiiid, then you know what you know.... Keep it intricate my boy, make em think!

[@ImInYourBrains]

The Myth of the Mermaid supposedly arose from drunk sailors mistaking manatees for maidens.

[@nightwood4379]

Yes…good catch

[@NAYTOVEN23]

Mermaids do exist before Europeans even exist

[@tracialx]

The whole album is a masterpiece, easily better than K Dots album n Lupe deserves AOTY even tho we all know that never gonna happen

[@matt88townsend]

🙌 wooo I was wishing and hoping and commenting my ass off I should've known you fellas would eventually get to the Lupe

[@SchuaZero]

ghoti = fish gh, pronounced as in enough o, pronounced as in women ti, pronounced as in nation

[@a.diaphora9908]

Or it isn't pronounced at all. :) gh, pronounced as in right o, pronounced as in people t, pronounced as in ballet i, pronounced as in business

[@jovandfigueroa]

The last word in the song is fish, and it's emphasized in reverb and the beat cuts out. Definitely intentional

[@insaneheat2994]

You guys are the best hands down. And thank you for doing true hip hop. Lupe deserves all recognition. Especially from you guys. An album review would be so dope. And you guys will not be disappointed. This album has no fillers. I see a lot of Ms. Mural, DMIZ, On Faux Nem and rightfully so. But I absolutely loved Naomi and Seattle. My personal 2 favorite tracks on the album.

[@a-aura]

Precious things, Naomi, On faux them and Ms Mural would be fire 🔥

[@jimmysgetndown]

Gotta click for lupe fiasco. You guys rule. 🙏🏻

[@sabalimafatshe5912]

Whole album is pure gold, I'm definitely a fan of this artist always blows my mind.

[@lizethwalker]

Lupes a poet so it’s not always the vibe compared to the rest of hip hop ironically his biggest problem is (popularity wise) is he is capable of making fire ass hip hop songs and even some radio hits so when people tune into him they’re expecting that but it may be a song where he’s on his poetry shit or rock song shit, he’s an artist not a rapper but you’re introduced to him through rap

[@cronmanstogee8584]

Damn usually breakdown videos are useless but you guys hit the nail on the head. Respect

[@Bigpimping7]

First time watching this channel, I like the convos here. I love the amount of entendre or interpretations Lu jams into a single bar, even 1 word pronounced a certain way. "Assassin's Creed rapping it back indeed, Like a mansion thats Lacking fees , tapping the blackest keys" invokes a spirit of triumph. I think of Stevie or Ray at the crib just vibing. "Everything paid for, I won cause I stuck to the code now I'm making stuff just for me" type shit Vs "Like a mansion thats lackaffe, tapping the blackest keys " Lackaffe : A person who is unsympathetic and seems wealthy or foppish. This 1 change turns the bar into a mirror of the initial interpretation, describing an undeserving rich exploiter or opportunist "tapping" the blackest minds or resources they can reach with their wealth to increase there gains or exposure. Lu literally keeps this double, triple, quadruple talk up for the whole song and I live for this. Tl:Dr For ATLA heads Lu raps like he's chi blocking instead of laying punch lines

[@francoisobasi1310]

Maidens for Manatees may be an inference to a sea maiden on a rock, mistaken for Manatee. It's a Greek mythology type reference.

[@richerprior5961]

Mistaken by pirates which makes the next lines make sense since pirates had fantasies about such women as well as also being fans of seas.

[@francoisobasi1310]

@@richerprior5961 like the Sirens.

[@richerprior5961]

@@francoisobasi1310 they are connected to sirens but Lupe is talking about mermaids because the legend is that ppl out at sea mistook manatees for mermaids

[@francoisobasi1310]

@@richerprior5961 thanks for the knowledge 🙏

[@richerprior5961]

@@francoisobasi1310 🙏🏾

[@matt88townsend]

Lupe Fiasco - ON FAUX NEM

[@debbiecostello6949]

Love, love, love the beat! You did a stellar job with this.... I don't think this was easy to decipher.. Lupe is amazing... Thanks for the reaction!

[@afroandy2000]

Definitely would love for you guys to do Precious Things or Ms Mural

[@thedirtybird_11]

Lets goooooo, highly anticipated this one, would love a Kiosk, Naomi, or Drill Music In Zion title track reaction/breakdown 👀🔥

[@bendecidospr]

I would say this is definitely Lupe’s most abstract album in terms of lyrics. I wish they had reacted to Ok Faux Nem, simply bc the message is clearer, and very impactful, without sacrificing the lyricism.

[@chrismalinowski654]

Theres no way this is his most abstract lol. T&Y and DW are way more abstract, this album is very direct & obviously about the effects of drill music. The intro goes through exactly what the albums about too

[@aliyusuf7650]

Did y’all forget about The Cool!!!

[@Nefarious_Bread]

@@chrismalinowski654 Certain songs are really abstract. This song and the first verse on the title track for example.

[@Rafk795]

Some Lupe content, finally! We need more reviews from the album.

[@pamfaris6206]

There is a lot to unpack here, definitely verges on modern poetry. I took it as a social commentary on where he feels the world is headed. Really liked the reference to ancient Egypt. History tends to be forgotten due to time constraints, testing and idiotic state laws. It is a subject that should be taught truthfully and inclusively.

[@burkleywalker8450]

Assassins creed bar goes through the whole album. It's about the main characters memories

[@muleyamwiinga3988]

Drogas Wave, House Ep and Drill Music in Zion. All fire🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@xalanx22]

Need precious things!

[@hortonwho211]

I’ll definitely have to run this back a few times. This guy is an incredible writer and his schemes are always fantastic. I also agree that this beat had a very chill, jazzy vibe that I personally really liked. Did you guys ever finish listening to that Mick Jenkins Circus EP from a couple years ago? Never saw a reaction to “I’m Convinced” or “Different Scales” and I am sure you’d love either or both of them. I guess it’s “old news” now, but those songs are great.

[@tonysoprano2295]

Yes guys please do ms mural

[@senshai1267]

The whole album Reaction !!!!!! is what is needed

[@RanchElder]

Sweet, would love to see some more Lupe

[@a_ron4]

Been waiting for this! you guys should also check On Faux Nem and Precious Things!

[@edglue6138]

Sound change at 5.25, thank god. Haha

[@ryanmasciello6494]

I would recommend precious things. The whole song schemes and goes pretty hard

[@slythafoo2150]

It's about damn time yall do lupe.

[@chaosinorderrr]

You guys gotta do the whole album

[@dreamville338]

Just do the album guys. Your review of Lupe's lyrics is the best 💯💯

[@Mahoota11]

Dope reaction as always. I would really love for you guys to still do Ms. Mural, you will add a lot of value to our listening.

[@maxabt7936]

Historians believe the myth of Sirens actually come from Sailors seeing manatees from a distance and believing that what they were seeing was a creature that was half fish half female. That’s what the bar is referring to

[@MO-wt2jl]

GHOTI is actually pronounced Fish

[@martincougar2954]

Assassins Creed has the mantra/saying/motto, "everything is true, nothing is permitted". The fame also has the Apple of Eden, used to create illusions and control people

[@plafayette]

On Faux Nem, Kiosk, Ms. Mural would have been better songs to react to. But I'll take what I can get off the album. Still out here waiting for more reactions from Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers...

[@eleazorpringle6853]

Literally said the same thing

[@zimdollar3229]

Worldwide Steppers and Savior

[@EricDeVaughnn]

The manatee line refers to sea legend and stories of men at sea for so long that they saw manatee in the ocean or on rocks and were so delusional that they hallucinated that the animals were beautiful women waving to them. This is where we get the stories of mermaids and sirens. Sailors would allegedly be so overcome with desire that some would leap into the water or sail into the rocks. This is why sirens are said to use their song to lure men to their deaths. The more you know. 😊

[@Nefarious_Bread]

They really gave y'all the most abstract song on the album.

[@josephdifonzo4821]

You guys are the best.

[@Rexicity]

This song makes a lot more sense when you realize that he's talking about rappers signing to labels after knowing how the music/entertainment industry operates.

[@radisbad]

More Lupe please.

[@torn_dorito3393]

The album in its entirety is definitely worth the listen. 🔥

[@ImInYourBrains]

I take it back, I think you guys would enjoy On Faux Nem the most. It would make for great discussion and stuff to talk about in a youtube video. Its a little bit more straightforward and relevant to the music space.

[@tshepomoeng1681]

Lupe is a certified GOAT, underrated but true to the craft

[@seansachs6105]

I forgot this, but the line "mistaking maidens for manatees" is a twist on how early sailors to the New World sometimes mistook manatees (sea cows) for mermaids (probably because of dehydration, etc). This ties into the "pirating" reference with NeuraLink. Lupe has apparently hung out with Elon before & they seem to be on good terms. The Wonder Woman & Thor line is referencing not only the way that people exploit gender conflict for profit rather than discussing & finding peaceful solutions, but also the loss of faith / morals, which has affected what we value (hence the "catching bait with fish" line & the references to prosperity gospel theology). Great reaction by the way!

[@elijahparsons3841]

Gotta do Ms mural

[@Astro_city_pyro]

Need to react to Lupe's - Cake. The word play is absolutely insane. Might be his best work.

[@sule84-19]

Lube is a GOAT the whole album is amazingggg!!! You guy's have to do precious things next it's 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@tfe5956]

Whole album fantastic. Faux Nem and Ms Mural are the essential reactions. Aquamarine by Black Thought and Danger Mouse next, although I know you mostly take suggestions on IG (anyone who use it please recommend it!)

[@freemoves9610]

Lupe so goated man

[@deakin9913]

Never change the intro gives me such nostalgic vibes

[@depressedspidaman9681]

On faux nem is another great track on the album. But tbh the whole album is just a joyous journey to listen to.

[@arthurvaz286]

Lupe is top 5 all time.

[@chinkonaplane]

"Ball like a can of peas" Ball Mason jars are used in canning vegetables

[@a_ron4]

It's time for some reactions from the new album! 30 minutes total. Might want to run through it, very enjoyable.

[@jasonhart1079]

Please do last track. From the album. The most impactful song. Lupe fiasco - On Faux Nem

[@WatershipAlan]

Lupe is one of the greatest of all time and I'll die on that hill. This album is probably #2 of aoty behind Sadistik x Kno though imo.

[@therevelation1125]

In assassins creed the main character gets booting into varies historical events through something similar concept wise to neurolink. ‘Pirating all your fantasies’

[@dharicurtis9061]

Also in Assassin creed the go back in time

[@nightwood4379]

More Lupe please

[@13ComEng71]

Classic Lupe beat.

[@user-ik2bb2vz5x]

React to the whole album, you have to judge it as a project not just track by track this man is an Artist to the fullest sense.

[@ChristianAristide]

Lupe top 5

[@MICjordanTPR]

Sailors used to mistake manatees for maidens which is where the legends of mermaids came from. So he's saying both that we're treating women like animals AND that we have it ass-backwards in doing so.

[@death4610]

Lupe and Em are on the same level lyrically.

[@Thee_Ansar]

Yes Ms Mural and On Faux and new

[@Conostra]

ofc ON FAUX NEM and MS. MURAL

[@TaxCatchDeez]

Ms. Mural, On Faux Nem, Naomi.....in that order!

[@89gt5.0]

Megadeth.. Good Mourning.. Black Friday🤘🤘

[@datpuh1374]

Yeeeeee lupeeeee

[@williamdaniels4013]

I REMEMBER THAT GEORGE YOU DON'T WANT YOUR RAPS TO BE SO ENCRYPTED THAT ONLY YOU CAN UNDERSTAND IT. LUPE'S WORDPLAY IS SSOOO DENSE & INTELLIGENT SOMETIMES IT'S HARD TO DECIPHER. CAN BE BEAUTIFUL & LOST AT THE SAME TIME.

[@chinortega3]

The assasisns creed references is actually playing onto the actual game play and plot of the game as he mentions neurolink and the game taps into your ancestry as an assassin and your lineage maybe he's playing onto how they steal and monetize everything from the culture

[@user-bx7ek5dl5h]

Y’all need to do a Lupe series although I wouldn’t blame you if you didn’t Lol.

[@AnxiousCHKNLeg]

DOPE

[@whatevamane3679]

Crazy how deep lupe gets. GHOTI is pronounced as fish. He ends the song with the word fish. Most of us read that title wrong. I know I was not the only one who read it as gotti the mobb boss

[@kingzingo]

Mrs Mural would be nice to hear your reaction :)

[@Hollywood2k3]

Ms. Mural…..I definitely need that review fellas

[@LAVISHING]

Great job guys!

[@chrismelton765]

Yess do Ms. Mural