Popular Rap Songs Bracket with Fantano

[@DM0GUL]

It’s unfortunate that Sicko Mode has lost its value and is seen more as a meme from how overplayed it’s been. The track objectively is crazy and I’ll never forget levitating to that song on first listen.

[@lethalsl4pper1]

Nothing but fax

[@Young_Bourdain]

Imagine if Sicko Mode was one of those B Sides or lesser known tracks and you heard that for the first time… DAMN

[@TommyTom21]

Its not even the best song on ASTROWORLD

[@ScarredCore1]

@@TommyTom21 that speaks for the fact that Astroworld is an incredibly magnificent album and one of a kind

[@yarsaz4347]

@@TommyTom21 cap

[@angelespinkroom]

I don’t care how many of these collabs y’all do with Fantano, I’m watching all of them

[@SomeKanyeFan]

Yessir

[@bruhhhead]

that’s a fact

[@anthonycollins2383]

Facts, bro. Facts.

[@novascotia3738]

angelespinkroom sighting 😳

[@angelespinkroom]

@@novascotia3738 you didn’t see anything 😳

[@josephdubois5290]

Swimming pools is interesting because it's basically exactly to alcoholism what Hey Ya! is to divorce.

[@alejandroserrano7755]

Spot on

[@Abcdefghijklmnopqrstubwxyz123]

You think you got it? But got it doesn’t get it when there’s nothing at all

[@rainwave2959]

gotta be the best comparison ive seen

[@pinkzeppelin8456]

yep the classic ironic celebratory anthem

[@yurinoworry]

@@Abcdefghijklmnopqrstubwxyz123 If what they say is “Nothing is forever” Then what makes Love the exception Caught then when I was 9 or 10 probably, and it has stuck with me ever since.

[@zaiah9252]

I ain't gonna lie, Sicko Mode may be one of the best rap songs on the bracket. I agree with Fantano

[@vizer4904]

Because it was so heavily overplayed it’s becoming underrated 😂😂🤷🏾‍♂️

[@boris2743]

Gone on you with the pick and roll Young LaFlame, he in sicko mode

[@perplexed1783]

I loved all of the Travis's parts but drake's "like a light like a light" get annoying asf after a few listens, Other than that the song is cool

[@PancakeProduct]

A Milli is better

[@smackdat8373]

Ngl as a mainstream single its perfect

[@tjrmakhetha]

Big ups to NFR for giving this Fantano guy a platform. He has a future on KZbinr 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@hfffju7913]

Fantao is arguably the biggest KZbinr in the world get real

[@Soadsgotaload]

Oof it’s sarcasm come on now.

[@SuperComet101]

@@hfffju7913 r/woosh

[@CarterH1998]

@@hfffju7913 Learn what a joke is… the fact that u couldn’t tell he was being sarcastic is hilarious 😂😂😂😂

[@tjrmakhetha]

@@hfffju7913 😹😹😹😹How many parties do you get invited to???

[@SlashMMR]

Another collab with Fantano, NFR already off to a strong 2023. Keep it up boys

[@scallywaggin]

😲 omg they are the first geniuses ever to record multiple videos in one sitting, this is absolutely game changing

[@sammydaboyy]

@@scallywaggin🤓

[@sammydaboyy]

@@scallywaggin Hey stay strong bro, you must be going through a lot. I’m here to go talk if you need

[@sammydaboyy]

@@scallywaggin Deleted your comments 🤡 you said there’s no shame in being a loser 😭

[@scallywaggin]

@@sammydaboyy nice reporting my comments

[@yaboytroy357]

Fantano admitting to cranking it to his cousin was WILD

[@traeotw]

😂😂😂

[@Gooddrinko]

Post the time stamp

[@yaboytroy357]

@@Gooddrinko 17:06

[@Gooddrinko]

@@yaboytroy357 thanks my brother

[@Jacket01]

Lmfao

[@samuelperry7754]

Many Men and It Was a Good Day getting bounced in the first round is CRIMINAL! Genre-defining songs that still play effortlessly today.

[@connerliette242]

True BUT they got bounced by the two finalists that are also genre defining songs that can be played any time.

[@thefuturistYT]

old person found

[@harryyharman5469]

@@thefuturistYT see how your comment is a month old and doesn’t have any interaction? That’s your taste, and no one agrees with it

[@thefuturistYT]

@@harryyharman5469 see how you went out of your way to make a comment that changes absolutely nothing and is also wrong because you’re an old hag?

[@luigidoom1005]

That’s what I’m saying

[@bullcut]

know yourself over bound 2 is crazy

[@mlgdigimon]

nah

[@tnb6359]

Bound 2 is hella overrated, it's completely fine to put Drake ahead

[@bullcut]

@@tnb6359 nah bound 2's instrumental with those samples and the funny and brash lyrics easily put it ahead of know yourself imo

[@tnb6359]

@@bullcut Well, I guess we both experience that one differently. I never understood how could anyone put it amongst his best tbh 🤷‍♂️

[@RegisteredLate123]

​@@tnb6359 w pfp

[@wildrage9831]

know yourself over bound 2, regardless of how the songs aged is absolutely crazy to me

[@Nathan-hs2ut]

Know yourself is incredible as well, so the "aged" argument knocking it to know yourself is fine to me.

[@porterjensen620]

@@Nathan-hs2ut It's a good song yes but bound 2 is one of the greatest songs by the greatest and most genius rapper. I think bound 2 should be a no brainer here

[@tej.19]

@@porterjensen620 thats excatly why u cant rate it that way, its off the song now how great the rapper is.

[@wozaow]

​@@tej.19yeah, but bound 2 is still just a better song. i think they were moreso referring to how "it's such a great song even compared to the rest of this great artist's catalogue, of course it'll win."

[@saqib7965]

Bound 2 is better

[@RM-wp7df]

Oh damn, more collabs with this smaller KZbinr, thanks guys for promoting him, he could become a living legend!! Edit: how tf this comment blew up too😭😭😭 I guess you just have to put the dumbest stuff to get likes

[@Zffwashere]

💀

[@overpoweredorange527]

💀

[@Zaay_]

💀

[@xkprtx]

💀

[@Dont-At-Me]

💀

[@LetterNumber]

What isn't discussed enough about A Milli is how influential that beat was. The idea of hi hats and bass hits alternating each two bars was so novel that it was copied by countless hip-hop and R&B songs for years and years to come. That *alone* puts A Milli in its own category.

[@chrismoran7614]

There’s no hi hats in A Milli😭

[@Mo_3n1]

Kinda random but am I the only one who thinks Backseat freestyle sounds extremely similar to A milli? It’s hard to explain exactly what it is. Maybe some music genius understands why they sound similar to me.

[@chrismoran7614]

@@Mo_3n1 both have a repeating vocal sample, similar groove, and nearly the exact same bpm. So that’s probs why.

[@Irregular1-y7s]

@@Mo_3n1 kendrick was heavily inspired by Wayne so the "carter" era of Kendrick shows there.

[@wooskionehundred1788]

And absolutely no hook. Just him spitting

[@commonerknight8894]

I was proud of a Milli for making it so far. That song made me a fan of hip hop.

[@yourenotperfect4339]

Luca does a great job talking his case, very persuasive

[@col7004]

especially saving XO Tour LLif3, that made me so happy

[@tpsam]

@@col7004 man if jurisdiction was in rhymes dude would be a hell of a lawyer

[@yungnoedelsoep4859]

I feel like Lu is quoting the Many Men bar every other episode 😂

[@tcrcadentoocold]

It’s hard asf and it’s a true story. It’s easily my favorite bar ever. I don’t blame him 😂😂😂

[@tirthpatel1932]

NFR, you guys are just doing fantastic. One of the only YT channels I can watch all day.

[@evilbug555to666]

Man when he's not bashing artists Fantano is the most chilled dude ever...love the chemistry here🔥🔥🔥

[@prodgrantgambino]

Since his original review I've been suprised Fantano doesn't think Ric Flair Drip is "one of the best trap bangers of the decade" or something like that. Seems like the type of thing he would love. Flows are on point, especially on the second verse.

[@Jacobsawa]

Generic beat though. I personally love it but I could hear that production anywhere else.

[@alejandromarmolejo13]

@@Jacobsawa generic? That shit is immaculate

[@Thickardo]

​@@alejandromarmolejo13 a lotta people just look for music to turn up to, and most of the production n beats that go alongside that DO happen to be the most generic shit known to man. Like you think Gunna has fans let alone 24m monthly listeners because he's a deep n abstract mf? No it's soulless trap that hits for those who into that type of music.

[@Thickardo]

You right about ric flair tho, it is immaculate and I play it to death, but that shit do be generic as well like you can't even front about that bro

[@Jacobsawa]

@@alejandromarmolejo13 it’s great but extremely overdone

[@TheNightFreaks]

i got to say the person who made the bracket need some props I was really debating a lot of this matchups

[@a.i.f.9236]

YESSS, LIL WAYNE! Finally I see Lil Wayne come out on top on one of these lists. Whether you disagree or not, I feel like people understand Wayne is such a lyrical genius, but I don’t see too many show him love when comparing him to other legendary artists. This man was literally certified platinum at 17, he was STILL in high school. Who does that?? One of the biggest artists from the south. Stacked mixtapes, and great albums. At 40 years old he is still making great music, Wayne has showed many times how he can up his pen game, stay consisten, 28 years in the game Wayne is still one of the greatest.

[@pansexualdickhaver6878]

THE greatest imo🐐

[@nowlun]

loving the fantano collabs, great vibes with everyone and respectful discussion

[@kaiserandvlad]

Genuinely loved this video, the chemistry between the boys and Fantano is amazing, he should be a permanent part of the show.

[@danielnuncio4711]

Ahhh nothing like cooking breakfast and listening to some good ol hip hop back and forth. Appreciate the content guy!

[@mercyskar]

i am struggling to find how Earfquake is labeled as a rap song with 80% singing 😂😂😂

[@yeahyeahyeahwhat6271]

Drunk n love and super bass as well 😂

[@samp1132]

I have really bad ADHD so usually I cannot really be engaged in those really long type of videos, however this vid is actually really interesting with some pretty eye opening takes. keep up the good vids and collabs this shit straight gas

[@SomeKanyeFan]

Please keep doing these, love to see more of Fantano’s opinions

[@twood12301]

He has a whole channel dedicated to it dude lol

[@SomeKanyeFan]

@@twood12301 you talking about the Fantano channel?

[@prodbytwade]

@@SomeKanyeFan well, fantano has made a career stating his opinions

[@SomeKanyeFan]

@@prodbytwade I’m talking about his most recent opinions some albums he hasn’t given an opinion on since it came out

[@btud8645]

I think it’s funny how fantano is so easily persuaded considering how stubborn his reviews are lol

[@Juzstar11]

Anthony must’ve been waiting for that new carti album looking at how he always staring at his phone

[@WayneChung93]

The Wayne era was amazing dude was a drug couldn’t get enough of him good times

[@pansexualdickhaver6878]

The GOAT🐐

[@hunter-xi4ml]

what’s messed up is when moonlight vs devastated was up my immediate impression of moonlight was the smokepurpp freestyle

[@perplexed1783]

Can't wait to watch it in future

[@perplexed1783]

We here!

[@DGEL1904]

We here!

[@col7004]

We here!

[@schophi]

A MILLI is a well deserved winner. One of the most iconic tracks of the 2000s and for hip hop in general.

[@rjfootnews]

A milli is the weirdest/most unique/most out of norm songs of the generation idk what else to call it. It’s irresistible when you hear it, no matter how you feel about it.

[@Charliezard7]

I don't understand the hype behind that song tbh. The sample sounds annoying and lacks melody imo

[@Grinchjefe]

@@Charliezard7 what appeals to me about it just sounds like hes not even trying but the bars hes spitting would take the average rapper months to write

[@Grinchjefe]

@@Charliezard7 and hes jus has so much swag

[@Charliezard7]

@@Grinchjefe ok I see where you’re going. However doesn’t any other swag song from the early 00s do that? Like what makes it that legendary? The lyrics I would assume

[@wilfrednieves9118]

Yooo we Need this 3 dudes more often talking about music is amazing

[@noahsarkcreative]

Very much agree good synergy

[@smart_0783]

Love these brackets, can’t wait

[@LookingForAName...]

It sucks that Travis' songs are overplayed to oblivion. He's one of a few artists of which I enjoy the mainstream hits more than anything else in his discography. Antidote and Sicko Mode are honestly some of the best hip hop songs of last decade.

[@noahsarkcreative]

I do agree

[@ekeg_]

and his better songs arent played as much

[@d3va383]

I mean Travis' best songs aren't overplayed at all. 90210 is one of the greatest rap songs of the 2010s and it's not even his most streamed song on Rodeo. My Eyes is one of his best song and imo easily the best on Utopia yet it's not even in the top 3 most popular songs on Utopia. Astrothunder is my personal favourite of Astroworld and it's not even in the top half of most streamed songs of Astroworld. Luca literally said that Stop Trying to be God was objectively the best song of 2018 (one of the most stacked years in recent rap history) and it's the 7th less streamed song on Astroworld. Oh My Dis Side is my favourite song ever and it's barely even in the top 5 most streamed songs off of Rodeo. Travis' best songs are never his most popular ones. Just like most artists, but especially for him.

[@tvdurdurs554]

I’d love to see more 90s rap incorporated into these types of videos

[@dean9916]

Same

[@Ty-oe4dr]

this would be interesting divided by decade (pre 90s, 90s, 00s, 10s) then take the top 8 of each decade and make another bracket with that. would be a lot of work though

[@Dkirk215]

NFR doing collabs with Fantano is a major move 2023 starting off amazing for you guys congrats I hope to see more collabs with other You Tubers upcoming and mainstream glad to see you level up

[@mikemabike]

I loved how surprised Fantano is when they actually pick the better song lol

[@missa4530]

I love this trio it’s awesome, I hope you guys collaborate more in the future

[@mikeyfightz]

3005>>>>>> Middle Child. That hook and the synth owns a space in my head no other song can unlock.

[@YungSheogorath]

yeah lmfao that was kinda dumb cause fantano only said middle child cause he thought 3005 had already won haha. 3005 fs over middle child.

[@reeko5138]

I don't think Moonlight was given enough of a platform here. The dreamy beginning lullaby-like melody, smooth flow, vocal switchups, the "no" in "Feel like I'm destined, I don't need no Smith & Wesson nooo." RIP XXXTentacion.

[@Sour-7]

He corny lol

[@fahimhussain1918]

💀💀💀 no way

[@karthikperiasamy7321]

its great to see fantano changing his opinion at times. similar to how i sometimes change my mind after watching his reviews, all of us our human and music is an art

[@escherpainting8622]

Anthony cranked it with a cousin, how awesome :)

[@mannywamboi7045]

Not sure if any of my brothas have said it yet, but, aside from yall's phenomenal knowledge on hip hop/rap, the comments yall have made regarding FTP, police brutality, racial injustice,etc plus the fact that FTP made it as far as it did on the brackets.....MUCH FUCKING LOVE FROM THE BLACK COMMUNITY ✊🏾 ✊🏾 very appreciative for yall and the fact that I even come across your videos. Keep doing the damn thing my dudes. I'm hype to see what yall bring to 2023!!!!

[@billwoods7578]

cringe

[@jakeybakey420blz2]

Being Black is you're personality lmao

[@rsotuyo15]

more goated content 🗿

[@SomeKanyeFan]

Imagine cranking the Soulja boy at a wedding 💀

[@RandomPerson_frfr]

Why not? -Erling Viking Haaland

[@ceeb830]

What else are you supposed to do when it comes on??

[@cheezeandrice3000]

NFR is really spoiling us this year

[@veirglas]

as much as i love know yourself realistically its just i been runnin thru the 6 wit my woes

[@OscarUnrated]

Devastated over Moonlight is criminal. I like Devastated but Moonlight is amazing

[@AmericanAwesome2]

I don't normally comment so soon into a video but Many Men being eliminated by A Milli is tragic

[@MistaGeenie]

Like what even is the criteria, Many Men is so goated and the song continues to inspire new artists

[@coastercraziness]

Many Men is easily the best song on that bracket

[@hfffju7913]

Many mid, you mean

[@col7004]

i prefer a milli

[@LetterNumber]

In 2008 nothing else sounded like A Milli. You can't say that about Many Men during the time it was released

[@soulonethaurbanlegend1272]

Ain’t no WAY many men got knocked out by A Milli…. I’m lookin at y’all a lil sideways no lie but great video!!! Love the team up with Fantano

[@pansexualdickhaver6878]

Literally 2 of my favorite songs from the 00s

[@tvdurdurs554]

Crazy how much y’all have blown up, been here since

[@deseanhart8539]

ant really does bring up the “drunk at a wedding” example way too much lmaooo

[@alechardin3004]

These are entertaining as hell. Keep them coming

[@Ben-re3hs]

That would fulfil my life goals if I convince Fantano to change his mind on a song, props to Luca

[@mori1390]

Loved the Video great start to 2023 could you maybe make some different Playlists like 90s rap or else?

[@호준이-p8p]

These collab series are legendary🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@swaguarhearthstone3783]

"I cranked it with a relative at my aunt's wedding" - Anthony Fantano, 2023

[@LILGHETTI]

This was better than the other collab video 🔥

[@hfffju7913]

Both mid

[@samiahmed2327]

@@hfffju7913 🤓

[@gdemars1236]

Love the way you lie disserved to win that whole tournament

[@paydenmcknight]

Yall gotta collab again!!! Some of the best videos from both of you guys

[@diegolunkes2062]

I love that during the round Swimming Pools vs Party Up all laughed already knowing Fantano's obvious answer.

[@Mattjonesll]

Real ones know Abel’s drunk in love is the best version.

[@nrbmemes2414]

@SCYTHE their?

[@ashantinyongo7632]

@@nrbmemes2414 Abel changed their pronouns

[@imgonnatellmom3245]

@@ashantinyongo7632 cap

[@ashantinyongo7632]

@@imgonnatellmom3245 😂

[@owengreaves9997]

Anthony- I think this song is better Fantano- I disagree Anthony- your right, the other song is better

[@jant1804]

I didn't know Fantano had an inner dialogue damn

[@greg_levine]

My picks: Round 1: SICKO MODE > Mask Off (barely) Know Yourself > Bound 2 (easily) 3005 > MIDDLE CHILD (very easily) A Milli > Many Men Lucid Dreams > EARFQUAKE F**kin’ Problems > XO Tour Llif3 (easily) Idk Super Bass > Bodak Yellow (easily) Swimming Pools (Drank) > Party Up (extremely easily) Regulate > It Was a Good Day (easily) Idk Love the Way You Lie > Drunk in Love (very easily) Ric Flair Drip > Drip Too Hard (barely) Ooouuu > Dior Crank Dat > Smack That Idk Round 2 (based on my previous picks): SICKO MODE > Know Yourself (barely) 3005 > A Milli (extremely easily) F**kin’ Problems > Lucid Dreams (easily) Super Bass > Idk (extremely easily) Swimming Pools (Drank) > Regulate (very easily) Love the Way You Lie > Idk (extremely easily) Idk Crank Dat > Idk (very easily) Round 2 (based on NFR picks): SICKO MODE > Know Yourself (barely) A Milli > MIDDLE CHILD (barely) XO Tour Llif3 > EARFQUAKE (very easily) Super Bass > Make No Sense (very easily) Swimming Pools (Drank) > Regulate (very easily) Idk Ric Flair Drip > Dior Round 3 (based on my previous picks): 3005 > SICKO MODE (extremely easily) F**kin’ Problems > Super Bass (barely) Swimming Pools (Drank) > Love the Way You Lie (very easily) Idk > Crank Dat (barely) Round 3 (based on NFR picks): SICKO MODE > A Milli (barely) Super Bass > EARFQUAKE (very easily) Regulate > Drunk in Love (very easily) Idk Round 4 (based on my previous picks): 3005 > F**kin’ Problems (very easily) Swimming Pools (Drank) > Idk (OVERWHELMINGLY easily) Round 4 (based on NFR picks): A Milli > EARFQUAKE (extremely easily) Regulate > F*** tha Police (extremely easily) Championship (based on my previous picks): 3005 = Swimming Pools (Drank) [Tie] Championship (based on NFR picks): A Milli > Regulate (barely)

[@p0k3mn1]

This is almost the worst possible ranking

[@Sinoops]

Bro you have all the arrows pointing the wrong way 😭

[@duskytcg]

loved finding this in my recommended feed

[@Kiethlmao]

Should’ve been many men vs Dior, a true shame. Also Ouu is goated, sad it had to go against a juggernaut

[@lilikoisymphony]

Bruv Ric Flair Drip vs Dior is W those are my two fav songs I never thought they’d both make this kind of list…and even more surprising is that they were back to back winners and went up against each other

[@sebbyclarke2304]

I’m irrationally angry that they picked middle child over 3005

[@ethanlavin7606]

know yourself over bound 2 is CRAZY

[@yourenotperfect4339]

6:30 'Lyrics coming at you with supersonic speed (JJ Fad).

[@yusufayaz2356]

No other song on this bracket had the same impact on me on first listen as Sicko Mode. It felt surreal like I was high without actual being high. There was singing there was rapping, beat switches, guitar solos, psychedelic instrumentals, thumping base, up tempo and down tempo parts. That song is something else. That song is an album in itself. No other song will ever make my jaws drop in the way that sicko mode did on first listen.

[@FusionShadow54]

I sent through the whole bracket myself and my final two where 3005 vs. It Was a Good Day, 3005 won, but it was a good day was still up there

[@ijm13]

Know yourself over bound 2 is fucking criminal

[@SamMaki]

XO Tour Lif3 was literally the song of 2017, easily top 10 song of that decade. But with that said, the fact the last decades #1 song, "Alright" isn't on this list is WILD.

[@astr0sauce]

very well put

[@InternetAnarchist]

Bound 2 > Know Yourself.

[@cheatergamer234gamer9]

LTWYL > drunk in love

[@dooderman8361]

I’m a big juice WRLD fan but lucid dreams is good, definitely not the best on the album tho. On the other hand, earfquake is a huge slapper and the production on that track is amazing.

[@Dkirk215]

NFR and Fantano can’t miss☝🏾

[@tristanodonnell590]

Can you guys just do a recurring podcast now I love all of these

[@Yoshimitsu4prez]

Lol I love the analytical and respectful manner of speaking. The disagreements never seem angry or even emotional. Fantano vibes well with it too

[@matylda4724]

next time someone else should pick those songs for you cause it feels like fantano is the only one who picks a track right on the spot and doesn't have full paragraphs about these tracks prepared before filming the video, it would be just way more interesting

[@izar1670]

XO Tour Liff3 winning over F**king Problems crushed my soul.

[@all-caps3927]

Swimming pools placing so low break my heart.

[@noahtoren498]

“i cranked it w my cousin at my aunts wedding” - melon 2022

[@Kosii08]

Middle child over 3005 is crazy

[@Historicutuber]

Great video guys. Love the collaboration

[@ralph815]

The Love The Way You Lie disrespects shouldn’t be tolerated

[@tnb6359]

That's all you took from this video?? Stan alert

[@Goshascoffin]

@@tnb6359 I’m sayin ‘em stans make everything bout him Em

[@joeyh2237]

My favorite part of this entire video is how Ant changes the day of the week that he is in his car every single time he references it lol

[@prodriccie]

ric flair drip vs dior is probably the hardest matchup of this video, i struggled for at least 10 min 😂

[@danwillreview]

Dior easily

[@HopefulKingsFan]

Good to see Regulate get its flowers 💐

[@kylem.9525]

Look Regulate, I’m really happy for you, I’ma let you finish, but It Was a Good Day had one of the best beats of all time!

[@Ringowasprettygood]

“I also cranked it with a relative at my aunts wedding” - fanta man

[@tadknuf7979]

bound 2 should've won this bracket

[@mrlevinielsen]

How can fantano be mad on vacation?

[@AST-erisked]

You guys do your thing!!! Me? Well, i do what i do and you do what you can do about it.

[@fariskishek5388]

What an amazing video love when you guys collab. Ngl I think bound 2 is the best song on this bracket but other than that amazing video keep it up and hope everyone who reads this to have a great day❤️

[@courtlandbrown7240]

It was a good day was released after the LA riots in the 90’s and if you listen to the lyrics and to the end of the track he’s talking about how he could do all his favorite things without getting harassed since the police are backing off due to the riots. and at the end he’s also like stop this sh*t what am i thinking about meaning it’s like a dream.

[@goatof2k716]

Anyone else get that office reference from Fantano at the start lmao

[@kitsch570]

Regulate over It Was A Good Day had me shaking

[@turnipus]

Swimming Pools would've speedrun this bracket for me.

[@joshuashanks5161]

Love seeing the goat take the W.