Lupe Fiasco "Naomi" | Reaction

So I stumbled across this Lupe Fiasco "Naomi" visual breakdown that somehow I completely missed. So let's react.
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[@scrilla4047]

It doesent bother me if you stop the song frequently. I watch your reactions to hear your thoughts, but that's just me

[@deionroulhac3245]

Exactly. I can listen to the song on my own, give me yo thoughts! Lol

[@FALLACYix]

Exactly. Stop as much as you want Justin 😂

[@RavenSuoh]

Facts

[@abdulhamidketchman8599]

Me too! Stop more!😊

[@MediumDon]

Yeah same, if I'm watching a breakdown I've probably already listened to the song at least once

[@dysonspheretxi]

Pause all you need. If we just wanna listen to the song, we can do that. We ain't here for that. Lol. It's all happenin

[@quincymosby]

When someone says they like lupe i know we'll get along.

[@2dopetv236]

that’s how I feel about curren$y as well !

[@quincymosby]

@@2dopetv236 This comment made me go watch a curren$y video essay.

[@2dopetv236]

@@quincymosby hell yea black n brown 💙

[@Igneous17]

6:40 “Hell’s Wind Staff” like a jazz sax, trumpet, flute, etc.

[@MrJBraham1]

Your thoughtful and quality reflections on any topic are the reason we’re here. Stop any video as much as you want to. Lupe’s the goat

[@Peter-dk2ov]

Such good coverage. Thanks Justin. Missed this song completely

[@Kareyn2]

Nice song. Always supporting my good sis, Naomi!

[@TreRedding]

Lupe and Kendrick are a different breed when it comes to BARS you catch many years later.

[@Madvillainy48]

Kendrick is my goat, but respectfully, he's not quite on Lupé's level of lyricism.

[@cantu7214]

@@Madvillainy48 you're right. he's better.

[@cnah26]

​@@Madvillainy48can we not? They are in 2 different lanes, and I doubt either is trying to do what the other does.

[@TreRedding]

@@Madvillainy48 he is. Lupe is not a planets away from everyone else. He’s in the same chamber as Andre 3K, Nas, Hov, Em, Kendrick, Black Thought, Daylyt. Yall gotta stop that.

[@Words0.0]

Kendrick told us he don't want to be to lyrical, he want everyone get the messages even mfs like me need to listen more than 10 times to understand some of his bars sometimes , he just in between lupe and future, he can talk slick and be goofy and be lyrical to

[@ColeSakata]

Trakk and crystal fucking killed this beat man the horns are insane

[@billson_jasops]

Bro I have always loved your enthusiasm for lyricism. Your love for this culture is so apparent and infectious.

[@ChuckLeeMBM]

My favorite track on that album too. You are so right tho. Lupe has been crushing the last couple years. House was amazing too, and even all the singles and beef track with Royce have all been so top tier!

[@mannymengs]

As a black kid who grew up around Dorchester and Roxbury, this song def holds a special place in my heart

[@thabisokevinmbili9158]

Big ups to this video. I didn't know it was dedicated to Naomi Osaka, this is also one of my favorites tracks of Lupe especially on that DMIZ project

[@afrobutterfly]

Oh, Lupe. How I lament that he is one of my favorite lyricists. I've loved his art since I was 15

[@jay-r6744]

Lupe makes me feel like I am listening to art moreso than any other artist. He is an absolute legend and I cannot put him outside the top ten in my personal rankings

[@jahsonharris713]

Nah bro don’t stop pausing, I love when you have the “Aha!!” Moments and explain your thoughts 💯🙏🏾

[@Doomer253]

Lupe has some of the best 'Replay' value in Hiphop, Period.

[@TheCompanyMan]

BIGFAX

[@JazzJune7]

I’ll be honest that’s a great way to start the day lol. Sending love and energy from San Diego. Been watching you since high school in 08

[@drakejr8252]

I’m glad you found this. I’ve been tryna figure out what Malcom X means for 2 years 😂

[@adamgraham7432]

100% do not stop the pauses it’s the best part hearing your thoughts as its happing 👏👏👏👏company man company man 🫡

[@earlskinner615]

This is dope. Thanks for this wouldn’t have known if you hadn’t shared.

[@antgal9467]

"Put You On Game" is my favorite Lupe song of all time (made me feel deeper than what I actually was in college lol)

[@EayuProuxm]

'I come around and help like Batman utility belt' I just really like that bar.

[@TheCompanyMan]

Me too.

[@drillcollins]

Naomi is so succint, it's one of my fave Lupe tracks.

[@BlackZynfyndel]

I instantly found this track to be my favorite of the album even without knowing all the context. Was one of top songs in Apple Music that year.

[@whois5thlettah]

I think this album is so overlooked. I think this is his most conversational album. This was like his version of "Jay-Z's Blueprint". I think this is in my top three Lupe albums with The Cool and Food & Liquor.

[@joshuabryan3692]

Tetsuo and Youth not even top 3?

[@whois5thlettah]

@@joshuabryan3692 not for me but I do love murals

[@markbrunache648]

So many details. The beat that is playing has a jazzy type of feel. There was a type of jazz music back in the Malcolm X days called “Swing” music. Just adds another meaning to swing in the song

[@Stungun48]

Precious Things, Naomi, and Ms. Mural are my top 3 tracks from this album. Shoutout to Soundtrakk too. Love how Ms Mural naturally transitions into the Naomi seamlessly on the album.

[@dannyavila910]

Love the reactions! Keep them coming por favor

[@Trevelziplock]

I still love the fan made visuliuzer of gold watch

[@Trevelziplock]

They want a slice of your dream shows Federer hitting the ball with a slice hit 🤯 genius “tennis reference”

[@alistairlacaille]

Never stop pausing. That's what we're here for. The song already exists so people can (and should) find it on their own. We come here for your particular perspective. BTW, love having your thoughts and insights on a daily basis. Here for it.

[@trollof229antthevariable9]

Drill is phenomenal.

[@rblac4]

At 6.45 he shows a graph in the shape of a boomarang and raps about going back..😮

[@erboch7124]

Naomi is my favorite off DMIZ fr

[@TheCompanyMan]

Mine too

[@karaminalee]

Awwww can't believe he mentioned Dolce Vita 🥰🥰🥰 Just down the street from my favorite place ever, Mike's Pastry (cannoli to die for).

[@mannymengs]

Sadly I heard Dolce Vita is closing down permanently

[@karaminalee]

@@mannymengs yeah I saw that 😟 I don't live in Boston anymore so haven't been there in years, that's too bad. Always loved it.

[@joeymccashland4420]

Well now I gotta go listen to DMIZ again. I never thought about it being related to Naomi Osaka either but that’s a really interesting idea. 🎶Swing🎶

[@thearkhightek]

Def my fave track from Drill Music in Zion

[@OH_NO_DAKOTA]

Don't worry about the pausing if people want to watch it they can do it by themselves we watch you to hear your takes pause all u want.

[@sphakamisozondi]

I wish this Cold War between Kendrick and Lupe would stop, and get them on a track together on a single track. Speaking about Lupe's bars that one catches years later. On Lamborghini Angels' final bars. I think he was talking about Puff.

[@KJango804]

i just listen and it hit differently now

[@Stungun48]

Yeah me too. It’s weird cause they are in similar circles. I’d rather see them in a track together or even have a freestyle session

[@DR.SCRUFF]

Man, Id love to hear your opinion on some of whats going on in the underground hip hop scene. There has been a lot of great artists gaining speed. Sol Chyld, The Sameolds, Jimmy Poindexter, and this guy Dship (who only has 140 subs atm) are some of what Ive come across, but theirs a lot out there, thats really really good. It almost has a feeling of a little 90's revival.

[@jayrichjlr]

Let it go like what happen to the gas is also a FART BAR

[@debrab3738]

Yeah it's all happening 💥,, Hey Company Man,,, I'd really love to see your take on King Los God said it.

[@DazzOne2012]

Love DMIZ. There's still a ton of bars I don't completely get 😂

[@trollof229antthevariable9]

Its aight man we all with you on that one. Lol

[@ColeSakata]

I always thought the fatal flying guillotine was a reference to the mosquito nets line because they’re the deadliest animal especially in the global south

[@ess-pee-arr]

I'll say it again. I don't think you need to worry about apologizing for pausing during a reaction. If the content you're reacting to is actually worth reacting to then there's going to be too much to go over to not pause during the initial play. It also allows the viewer to start to understand you a bit better in that they can learn what you key in on during a first listen. Also, most likely the audience has already consumed the media and is just looking for your thoughts. Side note, is mushroom coffee any good taste wise? I drink tons of coffee, and I've always wanted to try but have been too chicken to.

[@Cazzum007]

Keep Pausing. we can listen to the song on our on time.

[@EayuProuxm]

Even Christ took a knife for the team So true

[@TheCompanyMan]

That one gets me every time. I literally had no idea it was a Naomi Osaka shout out

[@mathewherrera5984]

Maaan I grew up on Lupe, food and liquor all the way to tetsuo and youth

[@libraryofpapel]

Lupe & Justin is a click

[@saviormonroe-lh7oh]

Drill Music in Zion or Samurai? I edge DMZ by a hair.

[@BrainRotAntidote]

hey what brand of mushroom coffee you rockin with?

[@TheCompanyMan]

Four Sigmatic THINK organic coffee

[@drexelrep]

Is mushroom coffee over reg coffee a health thing? Flavor?

[@TheCompanyMan]

It's healthier for your body.

[@Dr.Duck22]

Go to Harvard to be a Lupe fan

[@markbrunache648]

There’s another layer to the “when the heaven loses a job. He’ll wins staff” This is talking about the Bible. The Devil and God made a bet. The Bet was one of Jesus followers named Job (pronounced like Jobe) wouldn’t lose his faith despite all the hardships the devil would put him through.

[@TreRedding]

Samurai > Drill Music in Zion Both are 10/10 albums

[@FALLACYix]

Disagree

[@TreRedding]

@@FALLACYix every day someone is going to disagree with you it’s life

[@crabbuckets7506]

Guess lupe causing a fiasco.

[@Colefromtheinternet]

If you are still interested in chess I know a few good KZbin channels that can help you out. Eric Rosen is currently doing a beginner to master speed run on his channel right now. Chessbrah has an amazing playlist called building habits for beginners to follow. Also I have to mention GM Daniel Naroditsky because he has some great commentary on games that make things easier to understand for low levels. Honorable mentions GMBenjaminFinegold, GMHikaru, and John Bartholomew.

[@TheCompanyMan]

Oh yeah man. I watch all of those.

[@atfalltimesflatakachiefcop6141]

Just my opinion Lupi cheeks

[@Nuttso88]

What kind of mushroom coffee bro? Chaga or microdose?

[@TheCompanyMan]

Four Sigmatic THINK organic coffee

[@CypherDivine]

4:42 Wu tang have mentioned fatal flying guillotine on multiple occasions

[@RobinGrant-i1i]

Why is Lupe so anti Kendrick?

[@freemoves9610]

He not go back and really listen to what he saying. The nigga lupe even taught his MIT students a lesson dissecting kendricks "sing about me"song. The disconnect is kendricks stans think dot is god

[@LithembaLama]

You owe What's The Dirt an apology

[@dorothyrobbins6190]

Hey, check out Chilling With Monie podcast. "DRAKE PRESSES STREAMER OVER LISTENING TO KENDRICK LAMAR NLU.

[@bam357]

Still need to do a video on the Lupe Kendrick hate

[@thetruest7497]

Stop comparing that dwarf to the goat lyricist.

[@kingcam0775]

Aye Justin, I know you got his ear. You gotta convince Lupe to listen to the Drake, Kendrick diss tracks. I'd love to hear his take on Euphoria.

[@LeoMes01]

I feel like Lupe and Wale cause more trouble opening their mouth than anything else. Lupe knows drake is an idiot and a terrible artist

[@thetruest7497]

Nah Lupe respects bars that's why he says Drake is better than Duckworth.