Rapper Reacts to NF ft. TECH N9NE TRUST!! | THEM BOYS CAN RAP RAP!! (First Ever Reaction)

[@KnoxHill]

What else should we react to? 🤔 Comment below! Also if you like the song in the intro check out ‘U Mad Yet’ now 🖤 kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmrKXnqVapx4mLs

[@mohabmohammad164]

Please react to Dax-what's poppin remix

[@DILLonDECK]

You should react to Story by NF

[@sofibrus2665]

NF - LAYERS :3

[@ericlittle6442]

NF- Layers

[@Steerable6827]

Okay here is your order, first and second do thats a joke or layers, then 3rd do story, but you gotta do layers and thats a joke

[@jacobkeller6628]

I like how both hopsin and tech didn't swear or say the n word outta respect for NF. Mad RESPECT!!!

[@Twisted.Ginger]

Yes, the respect is awesome!

[@xiahG]

On top of that they proved without a doubt you can make fire songs without the swears

[@k1ngfalcongaming783]

He probably told them not to.

[@playlistkweentv]

@@k1ngfalcongaming783 nah they did it out of respect

[@redrevolver4272]

@@playlistkweentv how do you know?

[@OrCarmi]

Knox hill quickly became my favourite reactor. His intelligence, rap knowledge, technical knowledge, persona and total dedication to the song he's reacting to is always impressive and entertaining. Keep it up, you're killing it!

[@jonahfarmilo]

Yes, him and The Third Ernest. They both break down the songs very well.

[@TheSturgisStudioz]

knox hill and nolifeshaq : the goats of reactors

[@Bidenomics2024]

@@TheSturgisStudioz i like nolifeshaq as a reactors but he isnt as good as catching bars

[@theleastvalid]

*Crypt laughing in the corner*

[@chapterfive7355]

same

[@kassidy9282]

You break everything down so well instead of just being like ‘Ooooh, that was so good’ You actually put time into analyzing the music and lyrics and cadence - hands down my favorite reactor.

[@kingkonglong9442]

Yeah he and the third guy are the best

[@TheRon701]

@@kingkonglong9442 You said the 3rd guy 😂😂🤣

[@kingkonglong9442]

@@TheRon701 i don't know how to spell his name lol

[@kingkonglong9442]

@@TheRon701 ok it is Ernest lol

[@rosec3295]

@@kingkonglong9442 THE THIRD GUY LMFAOOOO

[@shanemwood]

I met T9 before he broke big. He walked up to me in a parking lot in KC and introduced himself and gave me a demo cd. Super nice and still my favorite rapper.

[@t9galarneau192]

Yeah! I met him in Meets&Greets a couple times hes really nice to talk to, no Ego at all just a nice guy!

[@brentmundie]

Knox says a ton of brilliant things and almost never says “umm” or “ya know”. Respect.

[@KnoxHill]

Looks like having to give speeches in English class paid off 🤣🙌

[@fabiennec5945]

@@KnoxHill Right! Never thought i'd see the day

[@matttheclasher04]

Damn... NF always has very subtle references to his older tracks- Think about this- Nate is saying that the devil won’t leave him alone and that he will basically send demons to torment Nate. Who do we know that does that in his other songs? That’s right- fear! If you know the story that goes throughout NFS music you will know that he references fear all throughout his music. Towards the end of the journey so far in intro III, he says that he buried fear so it doesn’t get to him anymore, and in this song he mentions that he’s letting it get mad since he’s not letting fear (in this case the devil) get to him. He also references the room that fear is in, etc. So basically all of the fear/burdens that he has had throughout his life was sent by the devil. That’s deep.

[@McTerrox]

also remember in intro 2 he literally said, the devil is calling tryn to flirt, i hang up the phone thats more than just words.

[@matttheclasher04]

@@McTerrox good catch, I realized that but I didn’t want the comment to be too long and I wanted to see if anyone else would catch it lol

[@YEAHKINDA]

The Search - "I don't know if I'm making movies or music videos" Story - *literally a short movie about a robbery*

[@chumpchange3326]

Don’t forget to realize that he also means he literally fights the devil, being a Christian. It’s something all Christians end up going through. That’s one of the reasons why NF clicks with me so much on a personal level

[@voltit3406]

Yeahh also, perception has a cage as cover, then the search and now clouds, like he is free right now

[@Ibonic]

Mannnn Tech came to burn that beat to the ground. NF soaked it in gas, Tech burned it to the ground and NF came back to read the eulogy.

[@crest4never521]

PERFECT

[@Pathocha000]

Underrated comment

[@Ibonic]

@@Pathocha000 thanks bro 😂

[@walteroghale7162]

Wow, you nailed it.

[@christopherkais9148]

I’ve never seen a comment describe a song so perfectly 🤣🙏🏾

[@bethm5791]

I love Tech. The respect hopsin and tech have for NF is clear. They didn’t swear and I’m POSITIVE NF didn’t force that upon them. He isn’t that type of dude to force something. It was a respect thing. Tech has been to an NF show. There’s a photo of them together. Love seeing NF finally having some more features.

[@Willy_On_Wheels]

Yeah I think you’re right as far as him not forcing it. He did a song with futuristic and I’m pretty sure he dropped some cuss words lol.

[@stephany4661]

I have lots of respect and love them all. I’m from Missouri. It’s my dream to see tech in concert.

[@happyblobfishgaming9231]

@@Willy_On_Wheels but that was a guest feature so it was not nate's song. I heard that when futuristic went to Nate's concert he changed shit to crap. People have a lot of respect for him and it is amazing. I remember when I first was introduced to NF it was on the song "Till the day I die" by Toby Mac, I think that is still his best in terms of where he stands as a person but his continued success is still what makes me so happy.

[@AmirulSyakir]

Knox Hill, Stevie Knight, Script Workx, No Life Shaq

[@ackerman9929]

thethirdernest is kinda fire tho

[@jessev2401]

@@ackerman9929 let's give Ernest some love and support for his channel!

[@JimmyHey]

Hell Yea, Knox and Ernest are my first go-tos as soon as something I'm interested in drops.

[@ImmanuelRandD]

What about lawtwinz my guy

[@Ibonic]

Knox is my favorite bar breakdown reaction channel frfr. Stevie Knight has that vibe tho. NLS, I been rockin with him before he got big back in the old days where his room ain't had nothin in it.

[@williammccaster9148]

React to That's a Joke. The flows are insane.

[@rapha.j.k]

My favorite track on the mixtape

[@brighamnaylor989]

Yessir

[@austinbrothwell5427]

Agreed

[@elijahmarkland]

My favorite was drifting

[@DriveFastTakeChancez]

Dude he really should

[@RollTheWindowsUp_WISAD]

TOKEN - I have the best song with Tech N9ne. NF - hold my balloons 🎈🎈🎈🎈

[@jorismiddelbos2998]

Listen to Speedom my guy

[@acidvlix8434]

@@jorismiddelbos2998 speedom is by Tech N9ne and I think he'd talking about Tech N9ne being a feature but ya him and Eminem and even the other dude I forgot his name killed that song

[@Clustersey]

Acid vLix Eminem ain’t letting Tech N9ne take over his song like NF. This song just proves that NF would get beyond bodied on an em track. So many filler lyrics

[@ashtongreen4053]

@@Clustersey nf does not have filler lines lol. And em is his idol why compare them

[@RollTheWindowsUp_WISAD]

@@jorismiddelbos2998 bro I know speedom. Been listening to tech n9ne for over 15 years. I meant as having tech on a feature. And the fact t9 and hop both respect nf and didn't curse is just dope.

[@jjoao32]

Dude, you f***ing rock. It's not just the breakdown, it's your overall culture, it's plain as day you are a self studied person with tremendous generic knowledge on many topics, be it geography, history, etc. But what amazes me more is the emotional inteligence, that last bit about them having such different origins but being similar in their inner darkness was fire. Came for the Falling in Reverse first, stayed for the Eminem and now can't get enough of your NF's. You are definitely Knoxville certified my friend!!!

[@rtb5369]

Just realised how similar breaking down lyrics is to teaching English in high school

[@epicart9302]

but much better than school ! lol

[@huha3713]

If I was a teacher I’d unpick clouds in front of my students lmao

[@My_Lyfe]

Honestly wouldn’t be surprised if people like Eminem and NF have lyrical breakdowns in schools considering how many literacy techniques are crammed in

[@mindlessprocrastination6630]

@@My_Lyfe eminem curses so I doubt they'd show that in skl.

[@xiahG]

Knox Hill is by far my favourite for breaking down rap, but for pop look up The Pop Song Professor. He’s literally an English prof who breaks lyrics down.

[@hebrewhammer9068]

You are the #1 reactor for breaking down rap bars.

[@Twisted.Ginger]

Truth! He makes an awesome song onto a diff level where you already thought it was good, but once he breaks it all down, just WOW!

[@themcking5987]

Idk man TheThirdErnest is up there as well

[@RatAPewie]

@@themcking5987 i would give Ernest a very close 2nd only because he doesn't rap or produce himself, making Knox more precise in explanation, and I've noticed Knox doesn't cut his videos. Mad respect for both

[@iammayyz]

scriptwork too

[@BrennanPonton]

Truth

[@codyrush1811]

This isn’t the collaboration we wanted, it’s the one we needed!

[@davids7733]

The Dark Knight

[@Leviathan1_Gaming]

@@davids7733 noice

[@asdii2210]

Let’s just acknowledge that obviously this song is great...but how cool is it that NF has arrived at a point where other prolific artists are hopping on and respecting what he’s done. This is just awesome.

[@aaronsprague6752]

Have seen every other reaction to this, and this is the only reaction that actually breaks it down; lyrics, flow, all of it. Mad appreciation for the work Knox!

[@dilpickles4414]

This song broke my brain when I first listened to it

[@AOMartialArts]

Same. Had it on repeat like a dozen times.

[@camillaGorilla]

Mine aswell ! A masterpiece of a collab!

[@nunomuacho446]

The way NF grinds his own voice it's gold, NF - "look what I done, helping the people I love"

[@silaswest7912]

7:30 “is he making movies or music videos, we still don’t know.” Movies, definitely movies.

[@Phober]

This reaction worth more views bro you breakdown every lyric in the song ,you,layedbak,and nolifeshaq are the best reaction ever

[@raykazmi8521]

“Wow, whoever thought something so ugly can be so awesome” Allow me to introduce myself

[@andrewdavis6955]

😂😂😂

[@hamthomas4715]

I would've missed 90% of those bars without this breakdown! As usual - great content!

[@sierralynnyt2917]

[Verse 1: NF] Focus on it every single day, I wanna figure out a way To get ahead of what I think I know is coming It's obvious you got a problem if you always tryna make it seem As if you've never been afraid, then why you runnin'? I could never look at what I do the way that other people can And walk away, I can't be separated from it Stickin' out my neck is how I made it where I'm at You wanna cut it up but can't, man, they can never take it from me (I'm) Outlandish, take chances Gotta get it while I can with my damage My sanity could leave but if it vanished Don't matter to me, I'd still manage Gue-Guеss you could say I'm at an advantage My vantage point can be quitе lavish Got so many cadences No way to pick one, which bag is my hand in Depends what mood I'm in Oh, no, I'm in a mood again Lord knows I'm a hooligan Losin' it, who can get gruesome with You if it comes down to what you can bet? I shoot direct, defuse the threat And they wonder why the music has a huge effect? Could it be 'cause I've been the go-to when it comes to depth? 'Cause I'm the one that they be callin' when the people get fed up And want the music with the visuals, I got a vendetta For any part of me that wanna make it hard to get set up And take away the happiness, it can be kinda pathetic But when I look at everything that's tryna give me a headache I gotta be honest, I really been the cause of it, get it 'Cause I can see a side of me you'll never see, you can tell when I'm at the breakin' point, I finally had to sit with the devil I went into hell and I asked him what the problem is yellin' He tried to get me to live with him, even called me a sinner And told me everything about me doesn't feel like a winner So why continue when he's tellin' me I might as well give up? I took a moment, thought about it, feelin' caught in the middle But got offended when he told me I would live in a kennel And I can never leave it, even if I made it to Heaven He'd find a way to get me back and send a demon to get me I'm like "Woah (Woah), hold up, I don't think so" Skin and bones meet my ego How's he look? He don't eat much Let him starve, I don't feed him I just beat him, I just leave him in his womb, in a fetal Let him cry, let him yell, let him scream, I don't need him Lift off when I'm ticked off, my pitfalls I latch onto like a pit dog I sit calm with a sick thought of a sitcom of the life I live Life I live's more like a sci-fi flick I hide in, wanna watch? Dive right in My silence doesn't mean I'm dyin' Just means I'm careful with the time I spend, so [Chorus: NF] (Look, look) Look what I, look what I done (Ayy) Helpin' 'em people I love (I love) My life is not what it was (No) I do whatever I must (Woo) Count on one hand who I trust (Ayy) Count on one hand who I trust (Yeah) Count on one hand who I trust (Ayy) Count on one hand who I trust (Ayy) [Verse 2: Tech N9ne & NF] Tech N9na, next king up Everyone knowin' that I'm a death bringer That lingua vexing ya Leavin' a regular rapper resting, bruh (Chyeah) This is what, I give it such An incredible wicked rush, a vivid gush Of poetical livid stuff to rid his gruff Said, I better go rip it rough and I lit it up The prestige I gather from people lovin' the Tech speed (Whoop) Lyrically elect me, Jet Li The beat, it got ya bobbin' until your neck bleed (Whoop) That is tellin' me "Let's feed" On the bitter the bogus the hitter will focus Deliver the doses and give a critter the dopest Spitter to flow sick and now the quitter corrosive A swig of the roguish'll give your liver cirrhosis (Chyeah) The boogie monster rappin' with NF in the hoodie Want to step into the session and fully conquer The weapon to lessen our profession go bully bonkers (Chyeah) Left in a wreck, never checkin' nor could he stomp us Take his crown Thought he was gonna make us run away in a battle with his fakish frown Shake his ground Like I'm a Mechagodzilla, I'm such a killer when I break it down (Uh) These flows are the cheat code for the weak Joes That need those Elite bros with the heat, so They can eat on the D low Off a beast yo' ego, got it vetoed (Chyeah) Please close your beak foes, delete scrolls Taken from me, thiefs chose to try to decode (Chyeah) Reload the beat, so I can reach each soul No cease, no finito, release (Go!) I am the chosen and everyone is beholdin' My energy is golden 'cause dominion is being broken From enemies in the open approachin', I'm never jokin' The remedy bein' spoken, I'm hopin' that you're soakin' it up (Chyeah) I'm in the motion, I'm dope and I'm never chokin' My devotion to floatin' like an ocean, the Holy Ghost and I'm scopin' the evil folk and revokin' the wicked notion I'm croakin', I'm really floatin' and quotin' that I'm closin' it up (Chyeah) Talkin' behind my back End up where N9ne is at see me and say Kinda wack, you could not find the knack Hit you with a rhyme attack freely and spray I'ma beat you 'cause I'm greedy and slay, if you're creepy and cray I'ma eat you like PB&J, kiwi and grapes I'ma demolish 'em when the T be in play, pray! A stunna recordin' in my number three Jordans Dungaree sportin', the tongue on me is gonna be scorchin' The punishin' hunter eat like a hung-ary orphan (Chyeah) T9 and NF are elephants In the room without a closet for skeletons Quit embellishin', a demon from hell is sent Yell it went, Donny, you're outta your element! (Ayy) [Chorus: NF] Look what I, look what I done (Ayy) Helpin' 'em people I love (I love) My life is not what it was (No) I do whatever I must (Woo) Count on one hand who I trust (Ayy) Count on one hand who I trust (Yeah) Count on one hand who I trust (Ayy) Count on one hand who I trust (Ayy) Look what I, look what I done (What I done) Helpin' 'em people I love (I love) My life is not what it was (No) I do whatever I must (Woo) Count on one hand who I trust (I trust; ayy) Count on one hand who I trust (I trust; yeah) Count on one hand who I trust (Ayy) Count on one hand who I trust

[@jaredthebest154xbox]

Copy and paste

[@t_3m4l]

@@jaredthebest154xbox and...? It's useful to follow along with the lyrics, does it matter that they were copied? They never claimed to have written them out themselves 🤷‍♂️

[@nbn8816]

@@jaredthebest154xbox k and?

[@patgraham5153]

Nate never disappoints with any of his music. hes always worth the wait

[@thelivingmiracle]

The flow switches had me mind blown, this song is insane! Respect to T9 on this too!

[@jabsluna]

It's kind of crazy how much goes unnoticed until someone breaks it all down. I love it because it gives you even more respect for the artist(s). It goes from just being a song, which is great, to being a masterpiece.

[@danielmladenow222]

Nobody talking enough about the hook its pure fire

[@loganswenson8580]

Been waiting for this one! You should check out story next!

[@EzioHanitore]

That song is fire but its pretty straightforward Knox wouldn't have anything to break down lmao

[@michaelambriel7717]

@@EzioHanitore yeah more react

[@sadiomane1083]

@@EzioHanitore this dude can break down literally anything He and Ernest the GOATS

[@benterrel511]

It’s both like NF has done before

[@andrewcarlson1308]

I like it how Knox explains and reacts to everything that everyone wouldn’t know. The flow and the lyrics. Let’s go

[@The1SSGrant]

”if you never been afraid then why you running?” I’m coming back to this after NF’s new album - I wonder if that section is a reference to the last track Running…. I wouldn’t be surprised!

[@therick4655]

The beat switches in this one are crazy! Both of them did a great job

[@HiddenKnowledgeHK]

First Mixtape (album) where I like every single song.

[@banzaimcbutterpants9388]

I agree, this mixtape showed us a whole new NF, I can only imagine what he has planned for the next album

[@levianthony9131]

Mac Miller “Best Day Ever” but yes this one is amazing too!!

[@kanamethelegend]

Okay what... quick question which songs did you not like from previous projects. Not here to judge you I just loved every song on the search and perception.

[@k8rgrl]

@@kanamethelegend for me I can't listen to trauma. Way too slow

[@GM15_Official]

@@k8rgrl ah

[@nic-d3298]

"I started recording in my number three Jordans" Is the slickest way I've heard a rapper express how far they go back in Hip-Hop in a long time. Rappers used to always put a "my raps Go back like" type line in their rhymes The slicker the rhyme more respect you might merit. You know T9 had them #3 J's back in the day when they came out cause he has been doing this for a while. Me too, "Tech9 an I go back like crooked hats and suicide doors on Cadillacs" Nah I don't really know him but I've followed his career since 1999.

[@LocalJitSonny]

8:39 this reminds me of the part where NF says "we walk around with the devil talking on both shoulders" in the song Nate

[@GR1MR34PER33]

Man the complexity of TECH N9NE's flow is top notch! Right up there with Em. Both getting up there in age, but just keep evolving over time and never letting up! NF is getting better too I see! I listened to his first like 3 I think albums a while back, but I need to catch up to what he's been up to in the last couple years.

[@ballerheadsway4528]

Damn bro I've been waiting for you to react to this one cause it really broke me too😂😂 Tech is in my top 10 DOA. His flow is just too smooth along with the complex rhyme schemes he creates, crazy wordplay,...... Tech is just out of this world. NF holds his own on this track. Fire breakdown as usual.🔥🔥

[@justinvasquez5746]

"Free piece of paper, lines not included" that line is fire! 😅

[@codyw4022]

Dude Tech9 really showed some love to NF on this. So so much love and respect.

[@Eryxist]

This was the track I was most wanting to hear and it did not disappoint. Great video Knox!

[@BubbaGuchy]

To me the very beginning gives me a playground swing set swinging type of vibe from first sound.

[@St33lStrife]

What I like about this song, is that NF is publicly Christian and you can see that influence on his music. Even in this song. Meanwhile tech N9ne has had his own issues with religion and faith and has even made songs about it. So to see these two come together is actually impressive to me and I hope beneficial to tech N9ne given his own history with faith. I'm hoping NF can help him on that journey whatever it may be

[@nizarezzaldeen6012]

How are u bro

[@domi.351]

NF's music is simply art and I still cannot understand how some people don't like his music. Unfortunately 3 of my close friends won't get into his music... I'm trying my hardest to get them into it 'cause this is just pure art.

[@heretical_habits9512]

This is the only nf song I listen to and it's only for n9nes verse.

[@domi.351]

@@heretical_habits9512 My sympathies if you don't understand what NF's music does to his listeners and what the meanings are behind his songs

[@TheManWhoCan1998]

@@domi.351or perhaps it’s just they don’t like his style. So be it. They can respect the fact that he’s talented; but at the same time not “liking” his music

[@supersta2death]

This is like the 9th time I've come back to listen to this song. Been listening to tech since high school and no NF has caught my attention. Definitely wouldn't be a surprise if there's a track or 2 dropped from this collab really diving into ego, trauma, perseverance and triumph. All still while remaining humble.

[@therick4655]

Let’s go Knox!! Two videos in a day!

[@mohabmohammad164]

Literally just listened to it first time then came here to see if you did the reaction yet cuz I need your epic breakdown

[@hoopwizardws]

I'm waiting for my signed copy of the mixtape to come in the mail, until then I chose to watch/listen through reactors so I'm pumped for this breakdown! Knox is the go-to for this!

[@rickwilson3087]

Love how you broke down the thought process of the lines! I've been an NF fan before Mansion. You psychoanalysis of his bars were ridiculous! Thank you!

[@rawr7505]

Been waiting all morning for your breakdown Knox. Wasn’t sure what you’d go for first. Story has a video so I’d do it next.

[@i_took_your_kids2967]

Yes this is what I’ve been waiting for all day

[@assepasse9130]

I really respect this guy and his reactions cuz u can actually see that knox is talented and actually inspired by songs, he introduces me to musical words i never even knew existed and its always such a blast to watch. He always knows exactly what hes talking about and slices songs up into different pieces its so amazing

[@petewillis131]

You’re honestly the best at reacting and breaking down lyrics. I love your videos please keep up the amazing work!

[@risoszabo9911]

I found you through NF songs, loved your internal knowledge about song production that I never even paid attention to, all those strings in the background that you bring out. Thanks man, I'm literally looking you up every time I find a song that I like, to get that internal knowledge. Sorry for my english, it's not my first language, keep up the good work man.

[@Brndndutton]

Both artists brought what makes them beautiful within their lanes. Sooooo Good. They compliment each other so well and make an amazing message. Yesssss Fire! 🔥

[@quexuar]

Knoxs brain bout to get murdered. Also I wonder how many times we will see sexy chicken in this video, I’m guessing at least 5 times.

[@mikeoxlong1897]

sexy chicken is the god of sexiness

[@andrewcarlson1308]

Great reaction!! Very well thought out. This guy knows what he’s talking about!

[@addictedtoJB]

I know the line says, "depth" but if you change it to death (both sound very similar) then you get what he's "known for" by main stream media; full of sad music, depressing lyrics, and phenomenal beats.

[@MistaGeezy90]

History being made right before our eyes. This track is already legendary ☄🔥

[@richardfalk4476]

Out of all the people i watch your the only one. That breaks it down keep up the good work bro

[@shreyapanchal8616]

was waiting for this all day ❤️❤️🔥🔥

[@orlandotorres6150]

Same and wat a dope reaction

[@Mark_W3]

That “Donny you’re out of your element!” line is even doper because his middle name is dontez (Donny) 🔥🔥

[@t9galarneau192]

Haha if you a T9 fan you know it! I was sayin the same thing to myself when he said that haha

[@wagturbo]

I've learned more about hip hop from knox than everything I've learned from school😂

[@BRUNHILDofficial]

could you imagine Knox as a high school music teacher? I would have never skipped class.

[@wagturbo]

@@BRUNHILDofficial haha that would be amazing!

[@H2OIsMyBro]

This song went hard!! Just like LAYERS, definitely need to react to that next!

[@ezfly5680]

Your break downs are crazy. You help me enjoy the music even more. I like how you point out all the intricacies of the music and production. And how fast and accurate you pick up on the lyrics and meanings. Keep up the great work! 👍

[@TechWithAKJ]

Your channel and breakdowns have single handily got me back into rap music. I thought the genre was lost (much like rock music) but the songs you dissect reminded me that there's so much talent and creativity that never makes mainstream. I just watch your videos and instantly add the tracks to my playlist. Btw lovin' your track "Hip Hop is Dead." What a stroll down memory lane. Awesome channel!

[@seppy1081]

“Whoever thought something so ugly could be so awesome” my life in a Knox hill quote 🤣🤣

[@i_castiel]

Underrated comment

[@GM15_Official]

lmao

[@kristinH82]

FIRST person I’ve, seen… including friends… notice the Big Lebowski ref ❤️🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@claycarpenter8625]

It's some distorted version of what was in "leave me alone" at the beginning and end.

[@devinboeger4188]

Tech gave props to nf at least twice in this song. When he first came on the track he said tech nina next king up. Calling nf a king at the beginning and an elephant at the end

[@justinleathem977]

Broooo. When I listened to this, my first thought was “I would love Knox to break this down so I can catch more”

[@SailorofSerendipity]

In your favorite line of this song from Tech, “Quit embellishing, a demon from hell is sent, yell it when Donny you’re out of your element.” Is a double reference, to Big Lebowski and to himself. Tech’s middle name is Dontez, and his nick name as a kid was Donny. In one layer he’s speaking to other rappers with this line, telling them to “quit embellishing”, when they do a demon from hell is sent (himself) and they’ll yell it, “that’s a demon”, cause when it comes to Donny you’re out of your element.

[@mjpalumberi1]

Just heard this song today but listening at the gym I wasn’t listening for the lyrics. Had to come to the goat for this breakdown

[@tnacrew]

Best part of that Big Lebowski line is Tech N9ne's middle name is Dontez and people close to him called him Donnie because of that. Ties in ever so nicely.

[@lukeskywalker2002]

Always loved this song, but honestly after your breakdown of it, it became my #1 favorite by NF

[@FishermanMike253]

1 million subscribers later I still come back to this reaction...

[@cormack4]

The Donnie you're out of your element line is also a double, cause Tech's middle name is Dontez and, in Push Start, he mentions people called him Donnie when he was younger 🔥🔥

[@breionnahensley7218]

I hardly ever comment on KZbin videos and my kids and I watch a lot of KZbin videos.Just stumbled onto this following having heard the song What by Tech N9ne and not even halfway through the video I'm liking and subscribing and looking for the bad comment button. Yes loved the song in the beginning and loved everything you were saying about the Tech N9ne and NF song which I was addicted to when I first heard that song I threw my hand up just like that count on one hand who I trust.. I completely agree with every point you were making everything you were getting into detail about exactly I am just like wow I would say it at a lost for words but amazing totally amazing well done and also quite possibly exactly the way I am when I listen to songs by my top favorite artists anytime any day new songs and well-known songs alike don't take this the wrong way or like weird but I think that if we were friends we would have pretty epic conversation. So glad this video found me

[@JasonHuang1004]

"Devil keep calling me he trying to flirt I hang up the phone these are more then just words" then he states he finally had to sit down with him is really cool...takes it all the way back to therapy session!

[@jstott93]

Never picked up on the flow changes until you pointed it out I just listened to the words then the beat the next time I listen

[@xiahG]

Levitate by Twenty Øne Piløts. They aren’t necessarily straight up rap artists but Tyler Joseph is definitely able to pull it out when he wants. Their lyrics get super deep too good for breakdowns.

[@Jabberwocky415]

Yes! I love Levitate.

[@jacobtranpop9]

I like how this guy listens and dissects the lyrics. It’s like watching a New Rockstars movie breakdown.

[@Grrlei]

The one line that most people I've seen miss is the Jet Li line. Jet Li had a movie "The One" and tech is saying lyrically elect me as "the one" Edit: Also Tech's nickname given to him by Big Scoop is Donnie Punani so the Donnie you're out of your element line is a double

[@zipperadventures5487]

I found NF a few years ago but i been rocking with Tech since the 2000's so underrated, both of them! 🔥🔥🔥

[@mikemcquary2727]

I need more NF reactions

[@benjaminhalliday8799]

I have to say I really appreciate the way you broke this down. Also mad respect for Tech N9ne and Hopsin in those two features for joining NF in keeping the tracks focussed

[@idonknowalot2783]

All nf fans will be the ppl that understand themselves z most ,thanx nf

[@CrippledMerc]

One my favorite lines is “Reload the beat, so I can reach each soul No cease, no finito, release (Go!)” Mostly because of how it matches the music in a way that’s almost like he reloads a gun and then fires it to make the beat come back in. So damn dope!

[@Frank-1978]

Give you huge credit for taking this on so soon. 👏

[@zebblensheick8694]

Probably the most intelligent breakdown artists I've encountered yet, and I have listened to many...

[@dennispugh7368]

So dope he went so crazy with the flows knowing Tech is on it!🔥🔥🔥 this Mixtape is even better than I thought and I knew it would be nasty!!

[@hanneswurstbrot6902]

i really like your ability to hear to such a high level. thanks man you showed me what i have missed in NF bar´s in his songs, and it was a LOT. also thank you to introducing me to his music in the first place.

[@zacboyd2114]

Is is weird that I literally had a dream last night about Knox dissecting the hard a assonance in NF’s verse.

[@ashadymf]

I'ma be real, I'm an oldhead (42), and I grew up on Bone, Pac, Biggie, Nas, hell even Naughty By Nature lol. Up until a couple weeks ago I never heard of or listened to NF. My 13-year old son was listening to When I Grow Up in the car and I was like whooaaa who is this? Been hooked ever since. Love the way you break stuff down too, good stuff man.

[@NIKKI-1979]

Similar to my story! I am 42 and listened to all you mentioned then found NF last year and my gosh I am hooked lol

[@ashadymf]

@@NIKKI-1979 he is an amazing artist

[@bradleyrudquist74]

This song is so dope, just to see NF in the same song as Tech 9, it just makes me wonder who’s next? Btw, you missed a possible shout out at Eminem in NF’s song Clouds, Nf would shout out Em’s Side B album

[@awriterstalefin6923]

Timestamp?

[@imagine3931]

This was amazing to watch. It's cool to hear you break down tracks and your love for music shows. It's great to learn and hear somebody enjoying lyrics at the same time man, love this.

[@henryweinpel4216]

"Is he making movies or music videos? We still don't know." So true

[@Kingfan002]

NF is my favorite rapper. So many have said that he has to play by their level, but they have respect for him that they play by his. I love them all though.

[@knivesalot4093]

If you react to the entire mixtape live could you post the stream as a video cause most of the time I can’t catch your stream schedule.

[@JamieJamz]

I watched this when it dropped at first but I keep coming back because your reaction and breakdown is exceptional. No one breaks down the music and lyrics better than you Knox! You’re truly one of a kind!