One of the greatest hip hop tracks of all time imo
@yoyoyocrazyfool932 жыл бұрын
100% agreed.
@Lyrenaie2 жыл бұрын
This song shows the deepest kind of depression, the loss of will to live. But it was one of his biggest hits. Prophetic words since he did die an early death.
@ABoomerReacts2 жыл бұрын
I can't begin to imagine what his mindset was at the time.
@Amatullah.5742 жыл бұрын
Despite everything, he remembered and called out to God. The entire song is like a prayer. He is pleading for help and mercy. I hope God has mercy upon him. As he said he grew into a dying tribe...he entered the death of the Black Panthers. It's a heavy reality to be part of a people who are being assassinated. Few understand.
@ABoomerReacts2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing that.
@dirtyface-capone76223 жыл бұрын
Tupac had an old soul/heightened sense of external & internal awareness.He was different than most of the peers in his genre.Most rappers like to take simple subjects, get drunk on fancy word play, and fool gullible listeners into thinking they're more complex than they really are.Tupac seemed at the opposite end of the spectrum.He could take "heavy" or complex issues and convey them in the most simple/practical way.With ultra clear clarity.To the point where even the most foolish person in the room could understand what he was trying to convey..It's simple, yet powerful.On top of that, he wasn't afraid to be vulnerable.A master at disarming the listener with his words.He made you trust him somehow.I can't think of many artist, in any genre, with Tupac's level of transparency.I think he was born with an innate gift for being able to connect with people.He was very much an original/unique human being.
@ABoomerReacts3 жыл бұрын
I totally agree with you. There are people who are born with a gift that makes them geniuses (for lack of a better word). Painters, musicians, poets, authors. I think when they are young, they assume that everyone has the gift but as they mature and realize that there is something special about them; I wonder what the acceptance of that fact was like for them? Most geniuses are too humble to talk about it but the how and when of the realization that your are special intrigues me.
@John__Dough2 жыл бұрын
Very well said!
@84potions2 жыл бұрын
Masterfully said !!!!
@84potions2 жыл бұрын
@@ABoomerReacts also very well said!!!
@glendoncodling10122 жыл бұрын
Dirty face. Please check out PETER TOSH. PETER TOSH IS THE STEPPING RAZOR 🚶♀️ 👌 👏 🙌 2PAC IS THE HELL RAZOR. 🚶♂️ 👌 🔥 💯 THEY BOTH GOT SHOT IN THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER
@miguelitord92972 жыл бұрын
thank u for taking the time to try to understand the hip hop culture , is not all about being a criminal .
@ABoomerReacts2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure. I'm having a good time. Do you think it was specifically gangsta rap that hijacked people's perceptions of hip hop?
@princesskelly11542 жыл бұрын
@@ABoomerReacts I don't think it was specifically gangsta rap. Because as you mentioned in another video mainstream was not accepting of "black culture" (the whole Blondie Rapture discussion) in general. For black people most forms of art (music, dance, clothing, food) was was not accepted and with that most artist spoke to their lives not worried about what "mainstream" wanted. It seemed dark dirty and bad to them because they didn't understand the lives that black people live. It wasn't just constant anger but often celebrating getting ahead and overcoming what society didn't want to allow. So for most people that listened to artist like Tupac when he started and offered more positive and in depth music the mainstream only saw a "black man rapping about the ghetto" and continued the narrative and label him even before then knew him, his music, hip hop as a whole, and the culture. Then as you are finding out his life went in a different direction.
@ABoomerReacts2 жыл бұрын
@@princesskelly1154 I learn more from the comments than anything else. I really appreciate you taking the time to share your knowledge with me.
@SoundBiteInc-3 жыл бұрын
The cell of his mind. He was 22/23 going through all of this. The moment he did the black panther walk out of court for that incident with the white cops,he became a bigger target then never before
@ABoomerReacts3 жыл бұрын
And then Quad happened...
@SoundBiteInc-3 жыл бұрын
@@ABoomerReacts yea. I’m saying The police was on his ass after that situation with the cops.
@ABoomerReacts3 жыл бұрын
@@SoundBiteInc- for sure
@DCsWiseMan3 жыл бұрын
Good point homie
@havok62803 жыл бұрын
The sample is "That Girl" by Stevie Wonder. Shock G (aka Humpty Hump) produced this song.
@ABoomerReacts3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info. So Pac and Shock G remained friends the whole time?
@SoundBiteInc-3 жыл бұрын
@@ABoomerReacts absoLUTELY. Why wouldn’t they be? Pac said “I owe all my success to shock g. He was the first person to believe in me within the industry.”
@SoundBiteInc-3 жыл бұрын
@@ABoomerReacts pac even played makaveli for shock g at the e40 video shoot “rappers ball” in 96. Pac only fell out with people when they were disloyal or they changed on HIM. If you was true to him,never did him wrong ,you had a friend forever in Tupac.
@ABoomerReacts3 жыл бұрын
@@SoundBiteInc- There's no reason why they shouldn't be. I just didn't know.
@mushimiyimanaaugustyniak49202 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this information bro 👍🏾
@CarlosHernandez-zl6jz3 жыл бұрын
Tupac - Letter To My Unborn Child.
@ABoomerReacts3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Carlos! I will add it to my list.
@925_antioch_ca_rap2 жыл бұрын
That's one of my favorites too
@Roland_Kendrick2 жыл бұрын
Gotta do the original version though
@ABoomerReacts2 жыл бұрын
@@Roland_Kendrick I reacted to the remix. I was new to OGs and I didn't have a lot of people requesting them. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5ypfqygjtmXrpI
@Roland_Kendrick2 жыл бұрын
@@ABoomerReacts I hate the remakes they did after his death. The OGs are so much pure because of his musical selection. DJ Quik did the original
@delonjuan Жыл бұрын
I appreciate you taking the time to understand the different levels of 2pac which can help you understand the mentality of black youth of the 80’s 90’s 00s
@ABoomerReacts Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Phillip! In retrospect, I should have reacted to Tupac in chronological order so I could understand his evolution. Really early on doing this channel I did a series of songs about the East Coast/West Coast rivalry so the first 3 songs I heard by Pac were Hit Em Up, Bomb First, and Against All Odds. Then when I reacted to songs from 2Pacalypse, I was like "Who is the guy? He's all over the place". It took me awhile to get my bearings. But I'm good now. I can react to any song in his catalog and know the context.
@rhondawitherspoon27582 жыл бұрын
This song is Pac”s masterpiece. My favorite Pac song. It’s not about the trial. He’s talking about the cell of his mind. He’s always been an introspective person. He’s always been nihilistic. You can hear it in his earliest music. Hell is his inability to not absorb his surroundings. He was able to see and feel what most couldn’t and that can be torturous. He was a true artist.
@rhondawitherspoon27582 жыл бұрын
Read about how he was compelled to write “Brenda’s Got a Baby” on the set of “Juice” at the time. He was 19. he should’ve felt so hopeful being in the set of a movie, but he becomes obsessed with a girl he reads about in a newspaper. His co-stars said that’s all he could talk about and how he couldn’t understand why no one else was as upset as he was. I think if the Narrative of Frederick Douglass. In it he says. learning to read as a slave being a curse, because it was so isolating.
@ABoomerReacts2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great comment, Rhonda!
@ABoomerReacts2 жыл бұрын
@@rhondawitherspoon2758 It's oftentimes frustrating and isolating to be empathic surrounded by the self-absorbed.
@cliftonbenderman5752 Жыл бұрын
❤
@joed27783 жыл бұрын
You wondered how he managed to record this song with everything going in his life. Fun Fact: A fan who briefly met Tupac at a shopping mall soon after his release from prison was asked What his favorite song was by Pac, he replied "So Many Tears", Pac then told him that it was hardest song he had ever written. :) I recommend you react to Brenda's Got a Baby (1st album), Life Goes On or Better Dayz (recorded on the same day 10-23-1995) or Teardrops & Closed Caskets (recorded 2-22-1996). Also you may be interested for your research of Tupac to listen to his interviews, he was great in them so any are worth listening but I would suggest starting with Chuck Philips 1995 interview since its a very relaxed setting, in the Death Row studio recording All Eyez on Me a couple days out of prison & you even get to hear Faith Evans singing on one of his songs live in the background. You often wonder how he was capable of doing such nice soft songs & then aggressive songs like Hit Em Up, well he does speak on that during the interview. He says during the interview that while he's alive he will cop criticism for his music but as soon as he dies people will realize how deep he is, which is exactly what happened - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIi1pHmQibqCsM0&ab_channel=SKTV
@ABoomerReacts3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the great info! Brenda's Got a Baby is on my list (It'll probably post next weekend). I'll put the others on my list. I've had a few people ask me to react to an interview. I'm not sure that it would make for an entertaining video. What do you think?
@joed27783 жыл бұрын
@@ABoomerReacts nice, I’ll keep an eye out for Brenda’s Got a Baby reaction ! Regarding the interviews, most good ones are quiet long 20-40 mins so I would suggest stick to songs especially while you still have so many great tracks to uncover. However I recommend the interviews for when you’re working around the house or cleaning etc. Throw on an interview just like you would a podcast & enjoy :)
@ABoomerReacts3 жыл бұрын
@@joed2778 Thanks for your advice. I felt the same. And I will listen to some interviews off-camera.
@joed27783 жыл бұрын
BTW, there is another good interview with Chuck Philips from 1993. Tupac starts off really annoyed, you can tell he’s had with the media & doesn’t know Chuck from a hole in the wall but it turns around & becomes a great interview. You learn things about Tupac you wouldn’t expect like the music he listens to etc but he also talks about he’s writing process & how he feels some kind of Holy Ghost comes over him & the music just comes out & he is surprised by it himself. Pretty cool interview.
@ABoomerReacts3 жыл бұрын
@@joed2778 That sounds very interesting. I'll def check out that one, too.
@John__Dough2 жыл бұрын
It’s Impressive that you knew that was a Stevie Wonder sample on the harmonica.
@ABoomerReacts2 жыл бұрын
Maybe it's because I grew up with him. It's unmistakable to me.
@John__Dough2 жыл бұрын
@@ABoomerReacts Stevie Wonder is one of the greatest to ever do it!
@ABoomerReacts2 жыл бұрын
@@John__Dough I agree!
@yoyoyocrazyfool932 жыл бұрын
@@John__Dough that’s why a lot of rap artists use Stevie to help out in their songs whether it be vocally or instrumentally. 🙌🏼
@wendymoseley69442 жыл бұрын
Tupac was very deep and very well educated. It would be difficult for most of us to write during all the challenges he faced. For Tupac, writing was an outlet. Miss you Tupac, your wisdom and compassion is still touching the world. You touched topics that took place in more recent years. I get chills thinking about it. One word comes to mind... Prophet. God bless 💖
@ABoomerReacts2 жыл бұрын
Facts
@kha7705 Жыл бұрын
@@ABoomerReactsdude, you are not a boomer. You are a young kid. Immediate subscribtion. You are the man ❤
@ABoomerReacts Жыл бұрын
@@kha7705 Thanks for the sub! And thanks for confirming that I'm young at heart. 😁😁
@NickyP1 Жыл бұрын
In case you didn't know, he's highly regarded as the greatest of all time.
@ABoomerReacts Жыл бұрын
I've come to learn that in the 17 months that I've been doing this channel.
@rickyrichreacts96673 жыл бұрын
Loving your reactions to the GOAT/Black Jesus. Yiu should do Me Against the World song by Pac next!
@ABoomerReacts3 жыл бұрын
That's high praise coming from you. Thank you! Me Against the World is on my list.
@ael90653 жыл бұрын
New subscriber here! Tupac has well over 700 songs so you still have plenty to react to, keep up the good work
@ABoomerReacts3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the sub! I have at least 25 Tupac songs right now on my recommendation list.
@Downheartedxx3 жыл бұрын
Great reaction 👏🔥💯👍 you should react to Tupac "Me against the world "
@lesanecrooks2091 Жыл бұрын
This is my favorite all time tupac song
@BeastNationXIV2 жыл бұрын
Listened to this song many times in my life. But the part that I felt the most was after the final verse where he adlibs and says, "God, please let me in." I felt that the hardest because I've been there. Depression is no joke. For the record, I always loved Pac before the sentence and signing with Death Row, and all the bravado that came with it to compensate afterwards. He was much more conscious and inspiring.
@ABoomerReacts2 жыл бұрын
I agree. He was set up the night of the "sexual assault". Ayanna lied because of money or being threatened by the FBI
@djbowlz21282 жыл бұрын
I love pacs soft side. Dear mama is a must listen.
@robertdeininger22843 жыл бұрын
Fantastic reaction 🤙🏼... Loving your 2Pac reactions! He has a lot of gems.
@ABoomerReacts3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the encouragement, Robert. I really appreciate it!
@88kingofhearts882 жыл бұрын
Great reaction. I've loved this song for years and never knew there was a stevie wonder sample in there. This song helped me get through some tough times and felt like it perfectly verbalized my feelings.
@ABoomerReacts2 жыл бұрын
I have songs like that in my life. When you hear them, it takes you right back. I hope the tough times are behind you now.
@Troy84Baby2 жыл бұрын
It won't take long for you to realize that Tupac is easily the greatest artist of the Hip Hop genre. He has such an abundance of songs in a short amount of time. He was very versatile. The songs you initially listened to were his most venomous. He was much deeper than that. Here are several other songs you could try. - Dear Mama - Changes - Unconditional Love - Letter To My First Born (original version) - White Manz World - Still I Rise (original version) - Me Against The World - Hail Mary - Krazy - Lord Knows There's so much more. Then his more fun songs like 'I Get Around' and 'California Love' and 'Nothing But Love' and the entire 'All Eyez On Me' double album. He even had romantic songs such as 'R U Still Down' and 'Can You Get Away'.
@ABoomerReacts2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the suggestions! All those songs are already on my request list; and some I have done already. Check out my TUPAC playlist. On Sunday I'm posting a video where I react to Still I Rise, OG vs Remix. I filmed that reaction yesterday, and I'm still walking around my house saying '96 big body sittin' on chrome
@kimb69009 ай бұрын
@@ABoomerReacts😂😂😂❤
@alfonzohoward1853 жыл бұрын
He was 22 going on 23 when he made this album it was released while he was in prison his mother and brother and some of his friends did the music videos for this Album
@ABoomerReacts3 жыл бұрын
Way too young to be going through this heavy shit.
@vondellclinkscale6342 жыл бұрын
Man Awesome Reaction👌!!!!!!!!!!!
@ABoomerReacts2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Vondell! I really appreciate that!
@kha7705 Жыл бұрын
@@ABoomerReactsSir, you inspire me.
@AntonSmyth-od6rc8 ай бұрын
This is Bronte sisters level melancholy. Love when he was more vulnerable
@ABoomerReacts8 ай бұрын
Yes. I'm sorry that bad actors changed him.
@josephohene33622 жыл бұрын
This was a song of songs. Reflecting the true situation of the state of the soul. Sad he prophecied his exit and eventual destination.
@ABoomerReacts2 жыл бұрын
He prophesized his early demise on so many songs. It's eerie.
@gugukhoza36222 жыл бұрын
I love your reaction you give full info about the background wow never seen that. Showing love from South Africa
@ABoomerReacts2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your encouragement, Gugu!
@LuckyBide3 жыл бұрын
Great reaction, I appreciate that you take the time to learn about Tupac's life and in which context he wrote each song. People in the comments already recommended so many other awesome songs, he has a lot of them. I would recommend "Life Goes On", "Dopefiend's Diner" and "Hold Ya Head".
@ABoomerReacts3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I appreciate the encouragement! All of those songs are already on my list. I'll attach your name as a requestor.
@LuckyBide3 жыл бұрын
@@ABoomerReacts Thanks !
@IamSonyanddumb10 ай бұрын
timeless! pac is scary!
@ToasterForLife11 ай бұрын
This song is really about mental health, depression, anxiety, and paranoia.
@ABoomerReacts11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the info! This is a time in his life when I would totally expect that.
@GoBuckeyes2165 ай бұрын
The third verse where he’s talking about his soul being deleted and being able to see it and the demons in his head is some of the deepest shit I’ve ever heard. That verse just sticks out to me so much because it just sounds like he’s trying to keep everything from falling apart and he’s holding on by a thread
@ABoomerReacts5 ай бұрын
And the thread broke not too long after he recorded this.
@smittybenzo46932 жыл бұрын
Absolutely Stevie Wonder - "That Girl"
@mustafashaqur9694 Жыл бұрын
He made this song before the charges. He’s talking about trapped in his mind and how it can in prison you to your thoughts.
@bandman57272 жыл бұрын
You’re a legend man. May God bless you a long and abundant life G💯🤘🏽
@ABoomerReacts2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I really appreciate it!
@humbleguy39632 жыл бұрын
2pac was a great man
@John__Dough2 жыл бұрын
2Pac - ‘Lord knows’
@ABoomerReacts2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It's already on my HUGE Pac request list. :)
@YourMom-oz9ds2 жыл бұрын
Biggie was an Emcee. Pac was a poet.
@rishawnweber61272 жыл бұрын
I tell ya what ! This little brown bot is subscribing. It's so cool to see our vanilla brothers vibe to our genra of music and get an understanding of our debth artistically. This is our artistic expression and I'm so happy you don't just see it as a bunch of racket anymore but actual deep and powerful music. A lot of our vanilla brothers don't give us a chance. Hopefully an artist like Tupac has opened your eyes to this world in its purest form. Not like it is today but how it was in its prime. Even I think today's music has no substance ,in fact I know.
@ABoomerReacts2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the sub, Rishawn! I can't believe how much I've learned in the 11 months I've been doing this channel. And a lot more learning to go!
@rishawnweber61272 жыл бұрын
@@ABoomerReacts I for 1 love when we get to look into eachother lives lifestyles intellects and see eachother as people advnit colors
@perrycrowell2953 Жыл бұрын
Humpty hump so he kept the underground close, he didn’t just pass them up to fame.
@kha7705 Жыл бұрын
Can we just acknowledge the fact that this man is awesome? Boomer my ass. This man is a thug for sure. I mean that in the best way.
@ABoomerReacts Жыл бұрын
Word.
@harryjames49 Жыл бұрын
The sample is Stevie Wonder “That Girl “
@Whatspoppinnetwork3 жыл бұрын
“Thug mansion” by Tupac
@ABoomerReacts3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the recommendation. It's already on my list!
@stardust081311 ай бұрын
The Stevie Wonder song he's sampling is "That Girl". However, here it is at a much slower tempo.
@ABoomerReacts11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the info!
@dobycrawford50543 жыл бұрын
That’s Stevie Wonder’s “That Girl” sample. It’s from the bridge of that record.
@ABoomerReacts3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info. I don't know that song by Stevie but the sound of his harmonica is so identifiable.
@dobycrawford50543 жыл бұрын
I agree! Stevie has an identity through his music. That Girl was from The Original Musiquarium album. It was a 1982 release
@iam45433 жыл бұрын
Thank you for saying that PAC din't rape that girl,in your words need to be hell to go to jail for something Tupac dint do..thank you for saying that
@ABoomerReacts3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. I totally believe Pac was framed
@iam45433 жыл бұрын
@@ABoomerReacts yes he was framed bad i bin in setuations like that you friends frame you because the jaloes and can't control you.is the nature of alots devil like people walking the street
@ABoomerReacts3 жыл бұрын
@@iam4543 I'm sorry that happened to you.
@scoobydooo53643 жыл бұрын
Ladies and gentlemen I am Tupac Shakur best friends friends. Rap name is the governor Oakland California. Also I am Tupac's inspiration a song from Alice Myers if you play your cards right and keep your head up. Lyrics by 5 chairs steps. Some day things will be a little bit easier. My name is kasim and the governor real name is Joseph flowers
@anonymouslakernerd72142 жыл бұрын
Nice ear! That is, indeed, Stevie Wonder. i believe the sample is from "That Girl."
@ABoomerReacts2 жыл бұрын
His harmonica is so recognizable. One of my favorites is There Must Be an Angel by The Eurythmics
@ReezyVuitton Жыл бұрын
Great choice 🔥
@ABoomerReacts Жыл бұрын
Did you get a chance to check out my Tupac playlist?
@ReezyVuitton Жыл бұрын
@@ABoomerReacts Not yet but I’m a huge Pac fan so I’ll make sure to. 💯
@palmtrees54592 жыл бұрын
Ayyyye dope concept for a channel hope you blow up
@ABoomerReacts2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I really appreciate your encouragement.
@ABoomerReacts5 ай бұрын
And the thread breaks not too long after this was recorded.
@dogukvn2 жыл бұрын
i got respect for you, really you are not just listen these songs. same time you doing research. song's history, artist's history and what happened while song come out.
@ABoomerReacts2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Doing a reaction video without knowing anything about the artist doesn't feel complete to me. I'm here to learn
@MaximDL14102 жыл бұрын
R.I.P. 2 Pac ❤️🙏
@chrishambrick8923 жыл бұрын
Love the analysis keep up the fantastic work Subscribing definitely
@ABoomerReacts3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the sub, Chris!
@proudafricanamerican7586 Жыл бұрын
Nice choice
@scorpiothegreat13 жыл бұрын
Brendas got a baby
@ABoomerReacts3 жыл бұрын
You're psychic! I'm filming my reaction to that song this week and it'll post this weekend.
@rollinwitdaholyghost16072 жыл бұрын
The Sample is Stevie Wonder’s “ That Girl “.
@ABoomerReacts2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I don't know that song but I certainly know Stevie's harmonica.
@180ontheriseweightlosschan4 Жыл бұрын
The sample is that girl by Steve wonder
@ABoomerReacts Жыл бұрын
I'm not familiar with the song but I know when I hear Stevie Wonder. 😀
@180ontheriseweightlosschan4 Жыл бұрын
@@ABoomerReacts right he has his own sound
@princepapielliott56243 жыл бұрын
That part about ''living in a cell'' the truth is 2pac was always writing lines with double meeaning so the listener could think, analize, understand it for themslvs how they personaly feel it. So yeah.
@ABoomerReacts3 жыл бұрын
I'm realizing that. I miss a lot of his metaphors because I'm reacting on the spot with so little time.
@princepapielliott56243 жыл бұрын
@@ABoomerReacts thats true tho
@zayzay5422 жыл бұрын
Shock G (RIP)produced this song my friend
@ABoomerReacts2 жыл бұрын
Ah, the Digital Underground frontman!
@zayzay5422 жыл бұрын
@@ABoomerReacts Yessir 🤝🏾🤝🏾
@jovongarrison9742 жыл бұрын
The song that was sampled was "That Girl" By Stevie Wonder.
@ABoomerReacts2 жыл бұрын
Ah. I don't know that one but Stevie is unmistakable.
@smellgoodparlor Жыл бұрын
🥀🌹🥀
@smellgoodparlor Жыл бұрын
🌱🥀🌱
@nicjones2273 Жыл бұрын
And when I die I'm baptized in eternal fire...Pac was also a student of the bible and in the bible when it refers to enternal fire or the 2nd death it means that you cannot be forgiven and there's no resurrection. That was his fear. That he knew the truth but that he had rationalized his movements so much so that there was a fear that god would not hear his pleas and judge him to eternal fire - He spoke about this in a beautiful piece called Blashphemy. That whole piece is a prayer go god asking him to see him but if not to at least show mercy and see that his heart was pure.
@ABoomerReacts Жыл бұрын
I reacted to Blasphemy. My spiritual beliefs do not include the Bible so I don't believe that there is no forgiveness. It's an alien thought to me.
@nicjones2273 Жыл бұрын
@@ABoomerReacts am alien thought to me too. For God said that we were created in his image, so I'd imagine our thoughts and mis-steps aren't foreign to our maker? Beyond that I'd like to say this. I remember waiting for the Palm Beach mall to open on a Monday way back when. It was because they were dropping Me Against The world. We were first in line and bought it and popped in the cd in as soon as we reached the car. It was the first time in my life that I felt that the voice coming in from the speakers was someone I knew intimately. Someone that was family. That knew me and my issues and struggles. It felt like we were riding out together in my 87 Monte Carlo dodging cops, dodging bullets, STDs, poverty and trying to stay alive. I can't articulate what that meant to us back then and the fact that it never left us.
@ABoomerReacts Жыл бұрын
@@nicjones2273 I had many of those experiences with the 70's and 80's artists that I loved.
@kimb69009 ай бұрын
@@nicjones2273that's awesome ❤
@bigboss-ks5jb2 жыл бұрын
When you are 15 and your best friend is 15 and he gets shot and murdered it feels like this.its like the suffering military soilders have .ptsd
@Ms.JessiJ883 жыл бұрын
in response to your two sides of him comment, pac was a Gemini 😉
@ABoomerReacts3 жыл бұрын
And Biggie too!
@Ms.JessiJ883 жыл бұрын
@@ABoomerReacts hmm. Learn something new every day lol because I did not know that
@blackbeto99713 жыл бұрын
And for the record, he wasn't try to keep up any image. There's songs of the retrospective pac on each and every release. He just had a wild duality in his personality. Check out hold your head, krazy and white manz world on makaveli
@ABoomerReacts3 жыл бұрын
I'm starting to understand that now. Krazy is the only song you mentioned that is not already on my list. I'll add it.
@blackbeto99713 жыл бұрын
Reading your comments section, every song on makaveli has been recommended. It's the single best album of all time and a fuckin masterpiece
@deezydayungdon2 жыл бұрын
🔥🔥🔥 Reaction...React to Zro Life is a Battlefield, Scarface Mental Exorcism, Chamillionaire Think I'm Crazy, Jay z ft Scarface and Beanie Sigel....won't Be disappointed
@ABoomerReacts2 жыл бұрын
Am I not seeing the name of the Jay Z song?
@deezydayungdon2 жыл бұрын
@@ABoomerReacts yeah, my Bad...typed it don't know why it didn't show up...it's called this can't be life
@ABoomerReacts2 жыл бұрын
@@deezydayungdon Hey! Don't confuse old people! lol I thought maybe the song was called "Won't Be Disappointed". (Which is actually a great name for a song.)
@2pac1522 жыл бұрын
Bruhh the AirPods 😂
@ABoomerReacts2 жыл бұрын
I gotta keep them in my ears or I'll forget where they are! 😬
@archiebutler84663 жыл бұрын
Tupac BOMB FIRST
@ABoomerReacts3 жыл бұрын
I did that one. Check out the playlist for east coast/west coast rivalry. It's in there.
@dcirish1213 Жыл бұрын
I’m pretty sure this was released after he was in prison for year.
@ABoomerReacts Жыл бұрын
It was released while he was imprisoned but I'm sure written sometime in 94 when he had the weight of the upcoming trial on his shoulders.
@RideWitMe12 жыл бұрын
Can you do a I Wonder If Heaven Got A Ghetto R U Still Down version and Play Your Cards Right OG version by Pac. Been bin watching your videos since I found it the other day.
@ABoomerReacts2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for tuning in! Heaven Got a Ghetto is definitely on my list. I've never heard of Play Your Cards Right. Did it ever get remixed?
@RideWitMe12 жыл бұрын
@@ABoomerReacts Yea remix version is terrible. OGs are majority of the time better.
@elbohike35003 жыл бұрын
This will be good
@starrkilla32692 жыл бұрын
"All eyez on me" has Book1 (disk1) and Book2 (disk2) but i dont know why
@ABoomerReacts2 жыл бұрын
You're saying that you don't know why they are *called* Book 1 and 2?
@TheLowLevelGamer2 жыл бұрын
Definitely need to do "My Minds Playing Tricks on Me" By the Geto Boys
@ABoomerReacts2 жыл бұрын
You must be psychic! That song is on a poll that comes out on Friday morning. Be sure to vote!
@jeffreygonza72843 жыл бұрын
React to black jesus by 2pac ft outlawz plis, Great reaction ✌️
@ABoomerReacts3 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate your encouragement. Thanks for the recommendation. I will put it on my list.
@jeffreygonza72843 жыл бұрын
@@ABoomerReacts no problem, would you like it blessings. 🙏
@blackbeto99713 жыл бұрын
Very dark material. Rumored to be recorded on the same day as hail Mary
@bigboss-ks5jb2 жыл бұрын
Nice
@zayzay5422 жыл бұрын
Play this at my funeral
@ABoomerReacts2 жыл бұрын
Chances are that I won't be around for your funeral, but I get it. :)
@zayzay5422 жыл бұрын
@@ABoomerReacts You know the vibes OG 💯✊🏾
@CallMeMrTibbs2 жыл бұрын
Now you gotta do the single Dear Mama
@ABoomerReacts2 жыл бұрын
While I was doing research for my rivalry series, I listened to this song off-camera, so I can't do a first-time reaction to it. But I liked it!
@CallMeMrTibbs2 жыл бұрын
@@ABoomerReacts You should watch Boyz N The Hood(1991) and Menece 2 Society (1993). Or react to them. Both very hiphop culture relevent.
@ABoomerReacts2 жыл бұрын
@@CallMeMrTibbs I've had a couple of people ask me if I'd be open to doing reactions to certain movies like the 2 you mentioned. Also, Tupac movies and documentaries. I'm not sure yet. I'd have to have a lot more people request it. Some people think my videos are too long as is.
@CallMeMrTibbs2 жыл бұрын
@@ABoomerReacts The biopic movies about NWA, Biggie and the Tupac one are full of inaccurate facts or events (which doesnt make sense because the actual story is more drmatic than the Hollywood version). Stick to the documentaries for retrospect, or watch movies there were made during that period of time about that period of time. Goodluck sifting through the bs.
@ABoomerReacts2 жыл бұрын
@@CallMeMrTibbs Haha!
@cDr24-7 Жыл бұрын
Jadakiss - “smoking gun”
@ABoomerReacts Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion, Matthew! I'll add it to my list.
@jasondawson923 жыл бұрын
Please react to Mc Hammer 🔨 street soldiers next on his 80s album to Legit to Quit
@ABoomerReacts3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the recommendation. I'll put it on my list.
@postmastersgt16703 жыл бұрын
Please react to 2pac - Hail Mary
@ABoomerReacts3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion! It's already on my list; and not too far from the top.
@jerrylinden24042 жыл бұрын
i like the boomer pov cool channel
@ABoomerReacts2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Jerry! And thanks for tuning in!
@nochaser16412 жыл бұрын
Please do a reaction for Guru...Moment of Truth🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@ABoomerReacts2 жыл бұрын
That song is def on my request list.
@KiLLuMaNti19933 жыл бұрын
React keep ya head up
@ABoomerReacts3 жыл бұрын
I reacted to the live version. Someone requested the live version but I'm not going to do live versions anymore. People want the songs they listen to. kzbin.info/www/bejne/epemd4NogtiAg8U
@quezimoto3 жыл бұрын
Kanye West - Runaway
@ABoomerReacts3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the recommendation. I'll put it on my list.
@vinnidavinci39323 жыл бұрын
React to Tupac-Blasphemy
@ABoomerReacts3 жыл бұрын
You're psychic! I'm posting it tomorrow.
@LAMONTWILLIAMS212 жыл бұрын
Shout out to A Boomer Reacts
@ABoomerReacts2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Lamont! I appreciate it!
@scoobydooo53643 жыл бұрын
That girl from Stevie Wonder I know my music
@ABoomerReacts3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Please always inform me if you have an answer to a musical question in my reaction.
@scoobydooo53643 жыл бұрын
@@ABoomerReacts I am Tupac Shakur best friends friend rap name is the Governor real name is Joseph flowers also I am Tupac's inspiration a song from Alice Myers if you play your cards right and Keep Your Head Up lyrics by five chair steps someday things will be a little bit easier I would love to take a lie detector test also I met Biggie Smalls at the Eastmont Mall Oakland California back in the early 90s biggie wanted me to talk to Puff Daddy. I'm glad I did not speak with Puff Daddy cuz I might be dead today he's the one that pull up money for Tupac's murder and Biggie murder investigators say they were both shot with the same gun unbelievable my name is kasim Soul smooth God knows I should be in the real Tupac movie
@ABoomerReacts3 жыл бұрын
@@scoobydooo5364 Wow, I'm really honored that you watch some of my videos. Let me know when I get something wrong!
@dashanmartin45602 жыл бұрын
You can see the moment you became a Pac fan, “disillusioned lately..” lol
@PNuttDaKing3 жыл бұрын
You have to do a Reaction to Lil’ Boosie & Webbie - “I got that “ Do it please. I might laugh 😂 😂😂😂 please do it 😂
@ABoomerReacts3 жыл бұрын
I want to make you laugh so I'll put it on my list!
@PNuttDaKing3 жыл бұрын
@@ABoomerReacts man brace yourself! Thank you brother 😆
@jayyonjan5253 жыл бұрын
Please do react to bone thugs and harmony (classics) Crossroad Days of our lives If I could teach the world 🌎
@ABoomerReacts3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the suggestions! I'll add them to my list. Someone requested Change the World by them; and that's not too far from the top of my list.
@svp-dq9jj Жыл бұрын
You could never tap into this you lack soul
@ABoomerReacts Жыл бұрын
Well, I am an old white guy....
@elkioklo9363 Жыл бұрын
What if pac got crazy cuz he shooted this lil kid by accident in 1992 , and he never could proceed this tragedy and resulted into an bigger traume including those he got after 1994
@ABoomerReacts Жыл бұрын
I haven't heard anything about Pac shooting a kid. What's the story?
@awelch313 жыл бұрын
Lol!! Who started you on “hit em up”? That’s probably the worst starting point. His deep songs are a way better starting place. Just now discovered your channel, so I’ll have to watch your journey so far. Love PAC though. Keep it up, looking forward to watching
@ABoomerReacts3 жыл бұрын
It started with my second video on this channel. It was Juicy by The Notorious BIG. In the lyrics, he mentioned someone named Biggie Smalls. I had heard the name before, but I didn't know if he had died, too. On camera, I find out that they are the same person. Then I wonder about the east coast/west coast rivalry that ended with Big and Tupac's deaths. So I did an 11-episode series on it with a song reaction in each episode. I did 3 Tupac episodes in a row - Hit em Up, Bomb First, and Against All Odds. That was my introduction to Pac.
@blackbeto99713 жыл бұрын
Fun fact: his newly wife claimed to be pregnant at the time of his death and to have had miscarried due to pain and stress. Very sad
@ABoomerReacts3 жыл бұрын
Really? Keisha Morris said she was pregnant in Sept 1996? I hadn't heard that. Do you know what month and year that Tupac met Kidada?
@blackbeto99713 жыл бұрын
@@ABoomerReacts it was kidada. There's some resistance to her claims, because she stayed silent for 20 years. Who knows.
@ABoomerReacts3 жыл бұрын
@@blackbeto9971 Wow! Mind blown.
@aselakumara25153 жыл бұрын
You really don't know anything about 2pac! Do you?
@ABoomerReacts3 жыл бұрын
That is correct. I was 40 when he died. But I'm catching up for lost time.
@aselakumara25153 жыл бұрын
@@ABoomerReacts 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
@aselakumara25153 жыл бұрын
@@ABoomerReacts 💂♀️🤴Respect!
@kobiecamp11343 жыл бұрын
You couldn't have picked a better rap artist to review songs from.