So This is How Pentatonix Found Him? THE KEVINS SHOW -Kevins Fifth (RAPPER REACTS )

[@WollisWorld]

Imagine his friend never video recorded him at school playing the cello ..Prob wouldn’t be the Pentatonix as we know today ..What’s your thoughts?

[@debrawalkermeyer9109]

So true. Much of life is the work we do like Kevin practicing the cello. Other things are purely things in life that are by chance, serendipity us older folks say, like the friend videotaping Kevin and the others seeing him. And PTX was formed as it was meant to be. Life is a cloth woven from work and if we are lucky, some serendipity As well.

[@MO-ju1zm]

Everything lined up for all the group members to join a one in trillion group. They are individually talented beyond measure and as a group unstoppable.

[@Gwennedd]

The world would never know Kevin as the immense talent that he is, or Pentatonix. He's such a part of the whole that makes them the versatile and great group we all know. Likely he would have followed his other dream of becoming a doctor and doing missionary work in China and such places. I'm so glad he followed the path to PTX.

[@carolelewin2054]

I think they would have still found another beatboxer- but as brilliant as Kevin? I doubt it.

[@javve03]

I had just commented about how they found Kevin in another of your videos. Didn't realize you had this one up!

[@bfly5990]

Kevin is a gift. His dad is a Doctor from Nigeria and his mom is a medical prof from Grenada. Kevin was born with Perfect pitch He lived and studied for a year in China and speaks fluent Mandarin. He is classically trained on cello Plays a wild sax Honestly he is so talented and by all accounts manages to be a humble wonderful person

[@shirleyfisher8313]

By the way he also plays saxophone as well of course as the acoustic cello...

[@kathyhand5219]

When I was reading this, I read, "He plays a wild sax," as, you guessed it, "he plays a wild sex." I was wondering what the hell that was. I went crazy trying to figure it out until I finally read it the correct way. Oh, geeze.

[@ellenhulslander2897]

What you don't see in this video is Scott, Mitch and Kirstie offstage just drinking it all in. They are all so in awe of, and deeply appreciate, each other's talents.

[@WollisWorld]

I get that vibe from them they are each others fans

[@hernameispekka_Rebecca]

Truly! The time Kirstin bumbled out on stage after it giggling in to the mic that she was so engrossed that she almost forgot to put her shoes back on going back on stage

[@patriciaferguson9204]

Started piano at age 4, cello at 6 and sax at 10. Has played twice at Carnegie Hall. Songwriter, arranger, producer. The band member with perfect pitch.

[@WollisWorld]

Parents money was spent the right way

[@Mflew2]

@@WollisWorld He also speaks Mandarin Chinese fluently, along with what he says is a "little" French, German, Spanish, Nigerian...I'm telling ya, ALL of Pentatonix are aliens - I never see them breathe either...think about it 🤔🤔😂😂

[@kingdomloco]

No way did you just mention Nigerian as a language

[@carolelewin2054]

The thing about this band is how they all support each other’s side projects. I love how Matt gets up there and helps his bandmate be as amazing as he could possibly be.

[@hernameispekka_Rebecca]

Yes. Have you seen Kevin on the podcast with a.... basketball player maybe? Can't remember his name but I remember he's also nigerian american as Kevin. Kevin and he clicked really well and they talked about how the band really support each other and hype each other up. If you've not seen it and can find what I mean (it's fairly recent, within a year), it's a great listen

[@tasia2174]

@@hernameispekka_Rebecca I'd love a link if you can find it. :)

[@hernameispekka_Rebecca]

@@tasia2174 ​ @Tasia I'm not sure if links are allowed but the channel is called Rebuilding the beast and it's episode 73

[@margretrosenberg420]

Or maybe Kevin is helping Matt further develop his talents. Remember, Kevin is the oldest member of Pentatonix, and Matt is the youngest. And Matt and Kevin together make up the rhythm section. They work together so closely that people see Matt singing the bass notes that make Kevin's percussion sound so full and think Matt must be another beatboxer, because their movements are so much in time with each other. And Matt's bass is a good deal more subtle than Avi's. Frequently people never even realize they're hearing a bass. The same people who think Matt must be another beatboxer think that Kevin's percussion is being enhanced electronically to make it sound so full, when the truth is Matt is the enhancement. I don't know how aware Kevin is of some of the comments made by reactors and KZbin pentaholics, but it must grate on him to see the way Matt is sometimes dissed. Maybe he wanted Matt's help on this as a way to show off Matt's talents to everyone, and to help Matt grow as a performer. Or, more likely, maybe it cuts both ways. Pentatonix acts like a family. A loving, FUNCTIONAL family. Anything that benefits one family member benefits the family as a whole. Matt is obviously having fun being part of Kevin's big number, and his involvement keeps Kevin from having to start the "Kevin, Kevin, Kevin" chant himself. It works for everybody.

[@margretrosenberg420]

@@tasia2174 kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHjannyNpZl5eKc

[@pjohn1435]

Kevin is AWESOME, any parent would be proud of this amazing young man.

[@WollisWorld]

Right their money was well spent on him

[@hernameispekka_Rebecca]

Imagine being his parents, sitting right there when a whole arena chants your sons name. wow

[@MSKPELLEGRINO]

His professor at a college in China encouraged him to combine cello and beat boxing. It took him a year to figure out how to do that. His persistence and discipline is something I really admire. And extreme, bountiful talent.

[@ruffboimags]

I think what I love about them getting into Singoff is I think Kevin arrived less than 24 hours prior to the audition, and they'd only picked Avi up a couple weeks before. And they STILL got on the show out of god knows how many auditions, and then WON.

[@elizabethfelet4743]

You can tell you're enjoying this - you've got that "stank" face! His mastery of both of his instruments (cello and voice) is phenomenal!

[@WollisWorld]

Oh u really know me now lol

[@Jodie.DeHart]

I'm from Owensboro, Ky. Still live here! Kevin's father is a Dr. He was my physician for years. I remember the good Dr. Olusola saying " do you know my son Kevin? He just flew to California. He's going to be on TV, he's joined an a capella group!" No joke! The rest is history. His whole family are good people, and so is Kevin!❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@df5199]

Kevin is unbelievable with this performance. Nice backup with Matt on the drums.

[@WollisWorld]

Yeah I ain’t see that so another thing you guys just taught me is that he’s been there too lol

[@MSKPELLEGRINO]

The dancer that performed Kevin's 5th with Kevin at the Hollywood Bowl was FIRE. He was astonishingly good. Worth a watch.

[@davidphillips4476]

Another story, they met for the 1st time 1 day before the show to rehearse and go on. Freakin talented DUDE, that's a DUDE there man!!! That's a real thing.

[@Jess-yb6uq]

I have heard PTX fans says Kevin is under appreciated. They do give him his time to shine. That makes me really happy.

[@WollisWorld]

I believe on camera he’s not vocal enough so people pick up on that they remember the loudest ones

[@dwjjohnson4097]

Let's not forget about Matt, he did a good job too.

[@ShinyElfriend]

Yep, accoustic, too. You can see him play accoustic in "Shallow," "Radioactive," "Say Something," and "Perfect," among others. The dancers here are Cost & Mayer. At their Hollywood Bowl concert the dancer was Lil Buck. I bet he'd love to work with Les Twins!

[@kdmcollegebd2012]

His acoustic cello is named Beyonce!

[@shannonkamkar4508]

Matt is also multitalented, he's the one playing extra drums in this piece!

[@professionalvampire1]

This year Matt has a whole drum set on stage, and there aren't any dancers (except Kevin and Matt).

[@bethphillips9693]

And Matt playing the drums!! I hope I get to see that at the Jacksonville show in August. They are ALL so talented!

[@thechomiji]

His parents are now very proud of him. His psychologist father has been known to recommend Pentatonix music to his patients because he says it's uplifting and makes people feel better. Kevin also has an online ministry podcast.

[@charlenewinslow1254]

If this is how good this young man is right know can you imagine how good he'll be in another 10 years and its very impressive that he playes 3 other instruments and speaks 2 or 3 other languages

[@carlaemerson1195]

Kentucky here !!!! All 61 years of my life 😂 Keep those reactions coming, love this channel ❤

[@WollisWorld]

Thanks

[@sabrinagabriele1841]

Kevin can shred! I love Pentatonix. I was lucky enough to see them live in at Busch Gardens Tampa in 2015

[@Jskew]

The talent is honestly upsetting us mortals we don't deserve to feel this inadequate go away sir.

[@WollisWorld]

Lil

[@margretrosenberg420]

If you were writing a novel about this amazing a cappella band that takes the world by storm, your editor MIGHT let you get away with a contratenor who has a range of just over 6 octaves, and a bass whose low notes blow out speakers in live performances. But he or she would draw the line at Kevin. The man is a polymath. Polymaths are the people geniuses look at and say "Gee, I wish *_I_* was that smart!" He has a pre-med degree from Yale and had already been accepted to Yale Medical School. He'd performed at Carnegie Hall twice as a teenager. His life could have gone in so many directions, and he chose to become a professional beatboxer. More; when they lost that recording contract they'd "won" on _The Sing-Off,_ he DIDN'T say "That's it. I'm out of here. I can still become a surgeon." He stuck with them, because that's who he is. And I can't believe any editor would let you create a character that improbable in a novel. Because truth is stranger than fiction.

[@hapymom13]

Kevin is the reason my kid started learning beatboxing

[@WollisWorld]

That’s inspiring

[@df5199]

The dancers are Cost n’ Mayor. They toured with Pentatonix on their Christmas tour.

[@vidsorama2]

I'm so happy that you reacted to this awesome performance by the genius Kevin Olusola. Glad that you liked it. He is incredible. Matt was fire on drums also. Kevin has a segment at every Pentatonix concert. Matt and Kevin also have a hype segment at every concert. They get the crowd excitedly participating with singing along and dancing along. It's fun. The two dancers are TikTok stars Cost n' Mayor and they are good friends with Scott.

[@unimatrix0169]

Born and raised in Lexington, KY!! The entire Commonwealth is so proud of KO

[@marybrown6128]

Yes, Kevin is a different kind of animal!! That man has put in the work!! I truly believe there is nothing he can’t do if he sets his mind to it!

[@titansfan23]

Kevin is amazing has perfect pitch. The drums were played by the bass (Matt)

[@Diana-ks6sz]

Another long time Pentaholic here who found you today through other PTX reactions you did. I enjoy all types of music but trained classically on the flute. I don't know if people get how talented Kevin is on the cello. There is a PBS radio show called "From the Top" which showcases the best high school (some junior high) age classical music performers in the country. Kevin was on it twice.

[@fauxmedia3182]

Yaaassssssss!!! ❤❤ ~Pentaholic from Louisiana

[@shelleyo]

Saw a clip of KO out for a run whilst beatboxing… said it helped him build up stamina for all their live concerts… best of all, he’s a beautiful human being.

[@Quincysof]

This was absolutely 🔥🔥🔥love his talent and how humble he is. Thanks for sharing❤

[@donald1379]

Kevin is very talented...glad i found this reaction thank you

[@WollisWorld]

You’re welcome

[@kennethcarroll5007]

Loved this performance so much, was lucky to be live at Rupp Arena where this performance was. It’s amazing how gifted but humble Kevin is

[@user-rk2oi7yn1b]

I am from Kentucky and live very close to Owensboro!! I love Pentatonix!! Hey are my favorite!

[@carmengibson]

I told ya….blew the roof off! It was awesome to witness! ❤❤

[@2nicnag2]

Showed this to my husband who played cello and he was in awe!!!

[@WollisWorld]

Yeah was super dope right

[@penny1348]

He is so talented.

[@WollisWorld]

Super talented without the cape lol

[@carolcraig9008]

Love Kevin❤️ He is amazing. You realize the person playing the drums was Matt their Base singer. The whole group is soooo talented. Their story is so inspiring. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@WollisWorld]

So Matt was always there too then

[@dawnmarieallenkent2495]

MATT joined them around 2017ish... when Avi the Bassist left for personal and familial reasons. But Avi helped them find Matt.

[@hcroussette]

@@dawnmarieallenkent2495 Avi had nothing to do with finding Matt. That is internet lore.

[@shelleyo]

@@hcroussette so true, but frequently repeated lore, I think innocently tho.

[@nickybomberry1190]

Kevin is such a special human. It almost makes you mad 😂

[@lindaosmon5224]

Yes I have seen the brothers from France who are amazing. Couldn't imagine being Kevin's parents and being there watching their son perform this. Kevin also speaks fluent Mandarin from his schooling in China. He has a his own channel also called KO.

[@celiachristman104]

Scott IS funny....yes. His dad is a doctor and mom is a nurse. They were originally against the idea but look at him now. You pronounce it O'LOOSH-uh-luh. He learned cello boxing when he was in a special college program as an undergrad when he studied in China for 6 months. He speaks Mandarin. His favorite music is classical music....being classically trained in cello. He takes his electric cello on tour. His regular cello is named Beyonce and it was challenging to take it on tour because it is more fragile than his electric cello. He shreds a mean cello.

[@SweetSlytherinGirl-Jennifer]

This bit was in the middle of their Christmas concert this past year. It was insane being in the middle of all that energy and excitement!! One of my best memories!

[@TitanSummers]

Kevin's 5th and Matt on drums!!❣❣

[@imtherapycat]

Thank you so much for sharing your reaction to Kevin! Thank you also for sharing your words of encouragement and wisdom on the pursuit of passions, talents, and how to inspire our children to do the same! Your positivity shines through!

[@melissacoviello2886]

I have this performance recorded on my phone (from the Oakland show)this performance made my husband a Pentaholic and his is extra impressed by Kevin!

[@lynnsoeth5301]

I saw this live and it was mind blowing! Of course he got a standing ovation!

[@RainbowMaille]

He is an Amazing musician and musical genius.

[@bridgetorue9608]

You are so darn refreshing. Love your commentary.

[@WollisWorld]

Thanks

[@nancymunroe3672]

Just in case you hadn't heard, Pentotonix just got their star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

[@WollisWorld]

They deserve it

[@markhaseley3304]

When he started playing that Cello... "Master and Commander" all over, and he really wasn't trying all that hard.

[@kimmyf1054]

I got the absolute honour of being at the first 2 shows this was performed live. When I tell you the first show at the Hollywood bowl was the most electrifying experience I've ever had at a concert in my entire life. The whole Hollywood bowl show was amazing but my jaw was on the floor the entire time when Kevin debuted this performance. You really need to watch the Hollywood bowl version it was absolutely masterful. There's a special guest in that performance that you might have heard of🤷🏿‍♀️. Also since you mentioned Les twins the French dancer's ( I love them). Great reaction 👏🏾✌🏾

[@Dreama-ue2fu]

He is amazing!!!!!!!

[@carriekovach797]

Pentahaulic here and I have always been astonished and amazed by Kevin’s talents. He’s an even better human being believe it or not! Thank you for another awesome reaction! Loved your shout out to parents encouraging them to get kids involved. It’s so important!! ❤️

[@Masq1980]

I knew you'd love this one! It is SUCH Fire!!

[@karenkilner1090]

So pleased you enjoyed it. Great reaction

[@WollisWorld]

Thanks glad u liked it

[@debbiea4786]

AWESOME!! Love KO 🥰 Great intro, Scott! Shout out to Matt on the drums! Magnificent 👏🏽 ❤😊

[@kathyhand5219]

I just found you tonight. I was looking for some PTX reaction videos I've never seen before and there you were! I love, your passion and enthusiasm for PTX. I love, love, love the fact you don't take up half the time talking, and jabbering on, and on, and on. You're the first one of the reaction videos I have subscribed to. So keep up the good work and keep making your comments short and sweet and we'll get along just fine!

[@WollisWorld]

Lol thanks

[@chrisdecaminada2886]

I can't walk and chew gum at the same time he is amazing

[@WollisWorld]

Lol I think the pentatonix can lol

[@chrisdecaminada2886]

@@WollisWorld They have to be the hardest working musical performers around.

[@catriverotter9527]

Ikr? I feel like I've wasted my life or something 🤓

[@ledsgar]

KO is a freak of nature.

[@dawnmarieallenkent2495]

So glad you chose to do this! I ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ PTX, all of them are maga talented... but i agree with your assessment that he is "other worldly".

[@paulaanderson7691]

I got to see them in Nashville this past December - 3rd row! This video was part of their Christmas show. It was amazing! A good friend of mine worked for Kevin's dad, in the same town my mom and dad were from. He was so honestly humble when I got to talk to him, we had fun chatting! Kentucky girl here!

[@user-kl9fi1nq8r]

Yes he does play the acoustic cello he also placed 2nd in a classical competition is fluent in mandarin spent 18 months in china at one of their top universities

[@crazycatlady7621]

Pure amazement!!! Loved it. No other can replicate the awesomeness that is Kevin O. What you want to bet there's kids out there right now trying to do this?? I wish them all the luck to make their dreams come true! Thanks for another great reaction. Sending you love from Texas!!

[@LionHeart17Q]

Wow! I’m really, really enjoying this trip through PTX with you!!

[@vanessa4u4evr]

He absolutely murdered that.

[@rebapuck5061]

Kevin would have made an excellent doctor. But he loves music and we love his love of music.

[@kcunnie1]

I have seen this done live and he is brilliant. If you ever get the chance to go to one of their concert, you absolutely must.

[@carolcraig9008]

Kevin is magnificent! Watch his video “Down”, incredible!

[@catriverotter9527]

Another fun reaction, thanks! Whenever I watch/listen to Kevin I think of Tom Lehrer's intro to his semi-biographical song "Alma": "It's people like that who make you realize how little you've accomplished. It is a sobering thought, for example, that when Mozart was my age, he had been dead for two years!" 🤓

[@catriverotter9527]

Ahahahaha, I was just playing that intro for my D-i-L the other day 👵 ...and yeah, KevinO is exactly the sorta person that applies to 😎

[@amandasamson4513]

I love Matt getting out there on the drums too!

[@habusby77]

As someone mentioned, you can see him play his acoustic cello "Beyonce" whenever it is in one of their music videos. I know early on he played it during concerts but I'm not sure if he brings it anymore in recent years on tour.

[@katesullivan4707]

And what's fun, is that is just a little interlude in the middle of a PTX show.

[@rachelpedo1597]

I would love to see you react to Kevin’s covers of “Human Nature” and “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood “. They don’t have as many reactions on them as they should since he doesn’t beatbox in them. He’s a great singer and deserves for people to experience other sides of his musicality.

[@daOrgRock]

So glad you reacted to this! I love the LES Twins!

[@WollisWorld]

They’re dope

[@johnhurtme]

Wolli, man i broke one of my cardinal rules. I dont listen to reactors until I've watched it on the original, with a like and subscribe. Im heading to remedy the situation right now.idk that id have run across this on my own, thanks for giving me something interesting with my first cup of coffee this morning. Have a great day man!

[@dwjjohnson4097]

I've been waiting for you to react to this, I knew you would love it! Kevin is a beast and we love him. Great reaction.

[@wendyhodges7172]

My father is from Kentucky, so I still have family there.

[@user-co7vs3cs2s]

The only constant in this world is change.

[@shawndrarush1683]

OMG yes the Twins That would have been amazing

[@tcith429]

wait til your hear Kevin play saxophone at Carnegie Hall.

[@WollisWorld]

Is there anything he can’t do sheesh lol

[@jeangreene7565]

I can totally see Les Twins riffing off Kevin's music. Matching their musicality to those riffs. That would be perfect!

[@Bumperump]

Their cover of Kiiara's 'Gold' is amazing, please do a reaction.

[@vickiandrews4087]

I don't know if it's been mentioned, but he also plays the saxophone as well. Probably others, as well. He is awesome!

[@WollisWorld]

I heard

[@angiebevan8739]

You can do anything that you want! you have to be hungry enough to get it! Kevin is true testimony! Kevin you are amazing and. your parents must be so proud. Your. such a humble person.

[@ninjacat4929]

Kevin is a genius !😊

[@295868]

Completely agree with you Les Twins would have been awesome! What an unbelievable talent🤩

[@WollisWorld]

Right

[@295868]

Im surprised they aren't in more as those two guys are phenomenal - came across them at WOD 2014 and just did a jaw drop!@@WollisWorld kzbin.infogaming/emoji/7ff574f2/emoji_u1f44d.png

[@heatherplo3505]

Finally! A not-obnoxious reaction video! I appreciate your comments and enjoyed learning about, and watching, Kevin without getting annoyed at the commentator. And I get that it's a "me thing" if I'm annoyed, but hey. Thanks anyway. 🤷‍♀️😁

[@WollisWorld]

Lol thanks

[@CabinFever52]

I never saw this....thanks so much for covering this one!

[@brodee2002]

❤❤❤❤

[@dejns6945]

You love the sound of your own voice. Right! I can tell.😊

[@WollisWorld]

What u mean ? Is that good or bad but actually I hate my sound lol I think everyone hates how their sound

[@dazzie6272]

I love your channel. Kevin is amazing. Matt was good on the drums also. PTX 🔥

[@2nicnag2]

I think this was from the concert I went to, words sound same across shows but it’s the outfits that look the same

[@2nicnag2]

Our son won a football state championship last fall and had only played tackle football for two years, he played baseball growing up and just had his last hs game of season, he played soccer, ran cross country, did pole vault, tennis, Boy Scouts, server at church, etc. having had all those experiences he found football and baseball are where his heart lies now that he’s in high school.

[@WollisWorld]

Yeah u have to broaden their horizons

[@danielcarter837]

Kevin might be an advanced human from the future sent back to show us our potential. Or Kevin could be the DaVinci of our time. Kevin is such a true genius and a musical genius. He has so many talents in him I can't believe he hasn't self-combusted. Can play multiple instruments, sing, beatbox, write, compose, speaks multiple languages, perfect pitch, as if that wasn't enough, he was pre-med at Yale. He is also a humble and wonderful human. Maybe when he is done making music, he can become of Nobel Laureate after curing cancer and brokering world peace. He has a regular cello named Beyonce and the electric cello is named Mr. Carter

[@AnjeannetteMarie-Swifie4Ever]

KEVIN 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@WollisWorld]

Hey AJ hope your day going well thanks for watching

[@AnjeannetteMarie-Swifie4Ever]

@@WollisWorld Doing well, really enjoying your PTX journey. So many other gems to discover and I’m here for the ride ❤️🔥🙌

[@GladiatorInGear]

Lexington, Kentucky via Detroit, Michigan