Millennials & Gen Z React To Music Videos That Defined Generations! (Lady Gaga, Ok-Go, Madonna)

[@patreezzy]

Jaxon and angel are like two very different students who get sat next to each other in math class and by the end of the year they’re basically best friends

[@mymylauren]

You summed it up perfectly

[@AliciaHoman]

I feel like they" dated"

[@mymylauren]

@@AliciaHoman they could be possibly dating now jk ,

[@nickhill8612]

​@@mymylauren They were made for each other.

[@mymylauren]

@@nickhill8612 maybe , who knows we may see them on a future couples episode of react , im just kidding

[@mackenziedowns9930]

I love watching Jaxon when music is involved. He's just so in love with music and I love that.

[@stretchkitty21]

Ikr. He's my spirit animal, but my animal can't come out in front of people lol.

[@maryhughes6372]

You should explain to them WHY each music video was iconic. There are reasons behind it that they probably are unaware of. A few of them even mentioned after seeing the clip ‘I don’t see that as iconic’ or ‘why is this iconic.’ I don’t blame them because they don’t know about either the controversy surrounding it or how difficult/challenging it was to make it.

[@emilyprentice5581]

Jaxon's parents need to teach a class on how to raise your child to be musically/culturally educated cause he just excels far past everyone else to be honest. I love that they said Jaxon being Jaxon because yeah, he's in a class of his own

[@hibcam]

Jax listened to my music (Beatles, Bowie, 80's New Wave) since he was a baby. He never complained about what he listened to in my car and now he has Great Taste!

[@DrizzFizzlebeatz]

Part of is Jaxon having siblings who are quite older than him as well.

[@emilyprentice5581]

@@DrizzFizzlebeatz well this was worthwhile information. Yeah, that definitely would help. I thought he was an only child and his parents were basically superheroes

[@hellbunniez3]

love love love jaxon and angel’s energy whenever they get paired up together! they’re like just two friends vibing in the car in a fast food restaurant’s parking lot haha

[@Medvun]

Missed out a few gems: Jamiroquai - Virtual Insanity Michael Jakson - Thriller RHCP - Give it away KoRn - Freak on a leash Dire Straits - Money for nothing M.C. Hammer - U cant touch this

[@kousuke87]

There’s the Millennials and Gen-Z’s… and then there’s Jaxon 😂 always reacts the best, knows so many bands, sings along, pumps you up

[@mitzloo1933]

The child hardly watched the videos - just acted like a complete tool. He’s horrible.

[@monie802]

@@mitzloo1933he was clearly familiar with all the songs / videos tho. He prob didn’t watch them bc he didn’t need to, he already knew what they were.

[@theashenogre8948]

​@@mitzloo1933 you must hate that he's getting love and attention in the comments. Grow up kiddo

[@smittywerbenjagermanjensen6030]

I have no clue how "Thriller" was omitted from this list, it is quite arguably one of the most iconic music videos of all time.

[@gtf5392]

Yes, Michael Jackson has to be here. I’d take even Billie Jean or Smooth Criminal.

[@tideoftime]

Absolutely -- even if someone wasn't a fan of Michael Jackson, Thriller was an ultra pop culture phenomenon (the video and the album) that virtually unparalleled in context.

[@aarongilmore1254]

Honestly, every time there's a react music, I LOVE watching Jaxon jam out. He loves every genre of music. He loves music the way I love films and I'm here for it!!

[@Ace1762]

The fact that neither Thriller or Smooth Criminal are on this list ruins the credibility of whoever made this list.

[@bklynkat23]

Facts!

[@justlive2809]

Jaxon and Angel are a great duo such a mood

[@bito-ononrizhelanneclairei3594]

jaxon's having the time of his life LOLLL we love to see it!

[@smartypants258]

Jaxon is my favourite! The fact that he knows words to songs from almost every generation, super impressed! Definitely took me back from my high school days in the mid/late 80’s but I knew every video/song but one!

[@robertgonzalezseguros]

Jaxon has an incredible voice!!! His parents are really proud for give him a lot of music menu

[@vamplord4000]

I love how much Jaxon is enjoying the music and expressing his love for it. He’s so fun to watch,

[@chloshitler7689]

Not Jaxon being absolutely iconic this whole video XD

[@allnitedj72]

I'm always surprised that people don't know how good of a dancer Christopher Walken is. He started out his entertainment career training as a dancer.

[@scottsaunders5087]

The Sinead comments were a dagger to my heart RIP Sinead

[@mariapapou9059]

I love them all, but yeah, it's a shame they didn't know her. And so close to her passing, it sort of made me tear up for a moment. But on a lighter note I really enjoyed this video! Jaxon and Angel just gold

[@elizabethkenobi1365]

I want whatever Jaxon and Angel were having! Those two had enough energy to make their own music video! 😆

[@Bouquez]

No thriller? Honestly that has to be the most iconic video of all time

[@tmwilson524]

"Like that one with the girl and just her face".... My Gen X heart is crying!!!! I mean that song defined my heartbreak as a teen, and it was written by Prince for Pete's sake!!!

[@talkingflowerlei]

every time there's a music related react, jaxon has to be in it. he's just so funny and he knows his music!

[@ashleymack9459]

Jaxon was raised well! He knows his shit. And Angel is so adorable.

[@scottsaunders5087]

I mourn for the generations who don’t recognise how iconic Sinead O’Connor was to my generation

[@shannonEGBOK]

Yes, and Prince wrote that song. I love it.

[@demosteneswiggin5122]

Jaxon and Angel are such a powerful duo! Their dinamic is so energetic and fun!

[@lauralove528]

Jaxon is LIVING for these videos.

[@mitzloo1933]

Jaxon is living for the spotlight.

[@jourdanthompson5695]

For the two who didn't know the difference between viral and iconic...viral is popularity and iconic is being inspirational to (to quote the title) generations to come. And I'm only saying this because it lowkey irritated me when they said only Lady Gaga had a concept. You know where many of her concepts came from? Madonna. Janet. They all had concepts that have inspired other artists, maybe they just didn't understand them. Anyway I hope I don't sound snobby, but that just didn't sit right with me

[@omarelk194]

The disrespect to Sinead O’Connor (may she rest in peace) is upsetting.

[@Eris_Strife]

Did you ever hear Prince do it?

[@omarelk194]

@@Eris_Strife Yes I have. He does a great job but Sinead O'Connor crushes that song.

[@thatgirl9532]

The dynamic between Jaxon & Angel never fails to be entertaining plus they are too adorable!!! 🥰

[@emersonblair]

I love when angel and jaxon are grouped together it’s so fun to watch

[@venadacent7696]

Jaxon + Angel pairing....always bring the jokes!

[@MissSirenita]

Y’all, Jaxon vibing with these songs is just my fav. Plus another Daft Punk fan!!! Wish they were still around.

[@gusscoutinho]

It's like living in an alternate reality, a world where youngsters haven't heard of Nothing Compares To You. That music video was massively played everywhere. So much I can't stand it until this day!

[@SavageHornet]

A-ha "take on me" is the greatest music video of all time IMO, the pencil animation paired with live action is so captivating.

[@Goldeneyesluvsjasper]

I've never been so proud of Jaxon then seeing him rap along to feel good inc

[@nerdlarge4691]

You all really need to start giving my cultural and music history context to these music videos. Especially for the younger generations who weren't alive for a lot of these videos.

[@anirai1516]

Bruh I don't know where some of these people have been not to know these iconic songs.

[@Ericstuhhh]

Jaxon has top tier musical taste. Super entertaining to watch.

[@DawidC.909]

Jaxon rules. He was my favourite since he was a kid

[@notthatkindofanglican]

Thriller - MJ Virtual insanity - Jameriquai I would do anything for love - meatloaf November rain - guns n roses Welcome to the black parade - MCR Breaking the Habit - Linkin Park Without me - Eminem

[@lethargicbobhope]

Kids need to watch what they say about Sinead O'Connor

[@mizzmeme]

Y'all should have told them why they, especially the older videos, were iconic. For example Sinead O'Conner- this is a huge female star, in the 80s, with a shaved head, on a music video. It just did not happen.

[@amberdavidson579]

Yes 100% and her video was also iconic because it was so different to anything else being produced. The 80s was about excess (crazy sets, rich colour etc.) and here was this song and music video that was stripped back to subdued tones, a couple of frames and pure emotion.

[@laurenaspreyart]

Sweet dreams are made of these Now that’s an iconic song and video

[@lilouette]

Jaxon is a whole mood in this video LOL

[@Damechtia]

Honestly, this whole video is just about Jaxon vibing and we need more of him!!! 💜✨️

[@x0habiib0x]

I got my preorder in for the AngJax duet EP. The variety. The energy. The emotion. The talent. Take my monies.

[@leahtheloser]

People not knowing Sinead O'connor hurts me she is an iconic legend back home

[@JacksonOwex]

Yeah... I cry for real music too! It's hard today!

[@fxaman]

She’s icon everywhere! Here in Czechi this song was so massive!

[@jazzmynalamango173]

Everyone just reacting normally to the videos, Jaxon and Angel just vibing and having their own party each time.

[@gotham61]

It's pretty amazing the Take On Me is now almost 40 years old. It was made entirely by hand, before computer animation could do that type of thing. A-Ha was only considered a one hit wonder in the US. In Europe they continued to have hits for many years. Sinead O'Connor was an early victim of cancel culture. She was pretty much blanked by all media outlets after she ripped up a picture of the Pope on Saturday Night Live in 1992.

[@aaliguy9986]

Jaxon turns into a different person in these videos 😂

[@gcooper642]

I love Jaxon, but he doesn't know what personal space is. He's like your favourite cat 😂

[@mymylauren]

He seems to only be like that with Angel lol .

[@Cutejess2407]

Why no Michael Jackson?! Thriller, Bad, Smooth Criminal and Billie Jean are much more iconic than these!

[@daviddezeeuw9031]

Jaxon is just killin it no matter what era of music you throw at him.. And hes got proper knowledge about the artist and everything, sometimes more so than the adults!! Jaxon is a cool dude..

[@gnu_andrew]

This is the guy who thinks a-ha are a #1 hit wonder? Ok...

[@Maxwell-yk8hz]

Hearing some of them not know gorillaz when i know for a fact i'm younger than all of them is heartbreaking to me. Gorillaz got me through some shit

[@karenhaggard7094]

my 15 yr old son has been listening to them for yrs. He just discovered ICP

[@naheemquattlebaum2267]

Jaxon and Angel need their own show.

[@cliffordbunton8788]

Jaxon and Angel actually hit the note. Good job, y'all!

[@zzizahacallar]

A-Ha

[@darkangelholz]

Love when Jackson and Angel are together! Xxxx

[@richardgranholm1561]

The biggest most iconic music video in history wasn’t even mentioned. Thriller Michael Jackson period

[@msmrsro]

Nothing Compares 2 U, sung here by Sinead O’Connor, was written by Prince.

[@Kitti_B]

A-ha isn't a one hit wonder. Legends from Norway!

[@jamesjoyce5810]

Definitely. Maybe in US they only known for Take On Me. But they have other great songs. Americans should have type A-HA and search 😅😅

[@cat-uc5qx]

Millenial here. Hearing the younger Reactors say that they don't think the Sinead video was iconic KILLED me. It seems that simplistic, more subtle, and less "in your face" media doesn't land as well with younger audiences. This video is about music, but the easiest for me to describe is film. I try to watch films with a few Gen Z friends and they generally can't handle anything that is black and white, has older graphics, slow-paced but with great build up (1982 version of The Thing), anything that is even slightly controversial (in today's context) etc. It kind of makes me sad because I really want to show them stuff like Harvey, Blazing Saddles, The Brain (hilarious in a cheesy bad way), and more.

[@perihelion7445]

Gen-X here, I couldn't agree with you more on every point 👍

[@electricalstar]

Tbh it I feel like a lot of times, it can be generalized in generations. However, 44 year old husband HATES older and black & white films.

[@VicWeave]

Virtual Insanity is a lot more iconic than Hotline Bling for dancing in a room by yourself.

[@irishted13]

No Jamiroquai Virtual Insanity?!? MJ Thriller?!? You didn’t tell them that Prince wrote Nothing Compares To You or explain the SNL incident…

[@73N5H1]

Jaxon the single hope for this generation

[@shavannya]

Jaxon makes the whole reactions more fun to watch..

[@crystalsnow1138]

This whole list could've easily been only Michael Jackson videos. I remember his music videos (or in his words short films) being premiered on primetime tv when I was younger.

[@yoshimasterleader]

Clint Eastwood is a more iconic Gorillaz video than Feel Good inc.

[@soulzenith8125]

Jamiroquai - Virtual Insanity, Blink 182 - What's My Name Again, and Sisqo, Thong Song have to be in your next one.

[@gerrymccann2003]

That kids Christopher Walken impression is excellent lol

[@XxpoisinkittyxX]

This channel needs to do a whole OK GO video

[@jeffbrehove2614]

I've been asking that for YEARS. STILL hasn't happened

[@rdwoolf]

No, Jaxon, Aha is not a one-hit-wonder. The band had two top twenty hits in the USA and had several hit singles in many countries in Europe, South America and their native Norway. “The Sun Also Shines On TV” did well in the U.S. as well as “The Living Daylights,” which was a James Bond theme.

[@fairymom24]

I live for Jaxon moments in these videos. Absolutely hilarious 😂

[@beingsneaky]

Well, Jaxon sure turned out to be a fun person.. lol

[@AnniePriwinkle]

Every time I see Jaxon he seems like a really nice great person! Every video is like a new different side of him ! Love all of you !

[@taetoro]

I love how Jaxon just vibin' with everyone that he pairing with 😂

[@ramonashearer7241]

Christopher Walker is a trained dancer. That's how he got his start.

[@jenniferhonaker9445]

A difference between iconic and viral! Yes!

[@sleezywalk420]

The Boy with the brown hair is full of energy and almost knows every song that’s dope 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Vulcanerd]

Jaxon and Angel had so much fun together 😄

[@Egosum797]

Thriller - michael jackson Freak on a leash - korn Virtual insanity - jamiroquai

[@karlaanitasdottir3934]

« Money for nothing » - Dire Straits "My favourite game" - The Cardigans « Kiss » - Prince « Army of me » - Björk « The Hardest Button to Button » - The White Stripes « Hey ya » - Outkast

[@wanderingyoutube]

The drawings for the animation in Take on Me was done by hand over 3 months by 1 guy.

[@darrencrosbie-rowlands2167]

Jaxon being iconic for 16 mins straight!!!!

[@MrTrellheim]

Rest in Power Sinnead O'Connor EDIT: Ok, fine video and all, but I find a video about iconic music videos without: A) "Thriller" (the standard music videos have had to measure against for a loooooooong time), B) "Video killed the radio star" (first music video in MTV and itself a commentary on the place music has on audiovisual industry) and C) "I want to break free" (come on! the band in drag? it would have made heads explode nowadays. It made heads EXPLODE back in the day) is a bit lacking

[@kyolicious]

When I was really little-like five years old-I absolutely LOVED the video for Peter Gabriel’s “Sledgehammer.” I would be so bummed out when MTV would sometimes cut off the bit at the end with the chickens dancing, because that was my favorite part.

[@apairofsocks1213o7]

the people not knowing gorillaz made me so sad they are so good

[@jasonscragg4056]

How many of them even know that drummer in the background of the Nirvana video would go on to great things.

[@danielleavendano8168]

Jaxon rocked this episode!

[@jaredmitts5203]

No virtual insanity. I remember when that video hit, it didn’t matter if you liked the music at first (it definitely grew on me) but you had to just stop and watch the video.

[@SadwichPunch2100]

There are some good selections here. However, there are some notable absences as well. Thriller by Michael Jackson, Straight Outta Compton by N.W.A., The Black Parade by My Chemical Romance, Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen, Bye Bye Bye by NSYNC, Hey Ya by Outkast.

[@Zarsla]

Same.

[@marydavis5234]

Thriller is not there as it was released in 1982 and the host said in the beginning of the video, that the songs are from the 1990s and the 2000s.

[@SadwichPunch2100]

@mary davis well then they didn't follow their own rules. Take On Me was released in 1985, Like a Prayer was 1989, and Rhythm Nation was 1989, Sledgehammer was 1986.

[@venadacent7696]

Whoa....Jaxon head banging to Smells Like Teen Spirit...go get it !!!!!

[@biancabianca296]

Music episodes never fail to make Jaxson get the zoomies.

[@Deedric_Kee]

These are my jam,I will never miss these videos. The great music is so wonderful and nostalgic. Sinead 'O Conner and Madonna was nice to hear again. Jaxon is just a ton of fun in these.

[@venadacent7696]

It's safe to say Jaxon had a good time shooting this one 🤣🤣🤣

[@kevinmackenzie998]

I'm sorry but "Welcome to the Black Parade" should have been on here. It's basically an anthem for an entire generation.

[@AxelHjort]

Michael Jackson Thriller is not in that list ?? Really ??

[@evagee]

ikr!!

[@Cutejess2407]

Yeah wtf. Or Bad, Smooth Criminal and Billie Jean. Super iconic music videos and songs

[@Dndnerd591]

Thriller defined music videos in general. The long format an everything

[@basti_marr]

Saying Nothing Compares 2 U wasn't iconic broke my heart

[@kennyrama]

A couple of ok go’s videos are must watches they had a lot of good stuck back in the day

[@stacylewis7119]

I love Jaxon and Angel's energy! They seem like they'd be really cool irl.

[@nickhill8612]

Same here.

[@PrisonbreakSPNheroes]

Nothing Compares 2 U was originally released as a side project from Prince but Sinead O'Conner made it more popular.