Dad Reacts to Kanye West - 808s & Heartbreak

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Kanye West - 808s & Heartbreak
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808s & Heartbreak is the fourth studio album by American vocalist and record producer Kanye West. It was released on November 24, 2008, by Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella Records. West recorded the album during September and October 2008 at Glenwood Studios in Burbank, California and Avex Recording Studio in Honolulu, Hawaii, with the help of producers No I.D., Jeff Bhasker, and others. The sessions also featured guest appearances by vocalists such as Kid Cudi, Young Jeezy, Mr Hudson, and Lil Wayne.
Conceived in the wake of several distressing personal events for West, 808s & Heartbreak marked a major musical departure from his previous rap records, instead featuring a sparse, electronic sound and vocals sung through an Auto-Tune processor. The production also abandons conventional hip hop sounds in favor of a minimalist sonic palette, with prominent use of the Roland TR-808 drum machine. West's lyrics on the album explore themes of loss, alienated fame, and heartache, inspired by the breakup with his fiancée, his struggles with pop stardom, and the death of his mother.
808s & Heartbreak debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, selling just over 450,000 copies in its first week. Despite varying responses from listeners, the album received positive reviews from most music critics, who generally commended West's experimentation, and was named one of 2008's best records in several year-end lists. Four singles were released in promotion, including the hit singles "Love Lockdown", which became West's highest Billboard Hot 100 debut of his career, and "Heartless". Despite its positive critical reception, the album was largely overlooked as a contender for the 52nd Grammy Awards, although the single "Amazing" received a nomination in the category of Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group.
In the years since its release, 808s & Heartbreak has since been cited as a prominent influence on subsequent hip hop, pop, and R&B music, pioneering emo rap and experimental R&B developments in particular. This was due to a new wave of rappers, singers, and producers coming to adopt aspects of its style and thematic content. Rolling Stone included 808s & Heartbreak in its list of "The 40 Most Groundbreaking Albums of All Time" and ranked it number 244 on its revision to the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list. By 2013, the album had sold 1.7 million copies in the United States, and was certified triple platinum in the US by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 2020.
0:00 Intro
2:04 Say You Will
4:58 Welcome To Heartbreak (feat. Kid Cudi)
8:57 Heartless
13:01 Amazing (feat. Jeezy)
15:54 Love Lockdown
21:25 Paranoid (feat. Mr. Hudson)
23:54 RoboCop
27:42 Street Lights
30:40 Bad News
33:15 See You In My Nightmares (feat Lil Wayne)
36:55 Coldest Winter
40:59 Pinocchio Story

[@NormalPerson505]

Imagine being able to hear heartless for the first time again. Actually gives me goosebumps

[@MachTwayne]

Real shit. Watching someone experience a life changing album for the first time?? Damn dude. Jealousy. But also gratitude.

[@leonthesleepy]

@@MachTwayne I'm lucky that i experienced 808 only recently, so i had no idea of any backlash. Loved it.

[@CVAS2004]

@@leonthesleepy same lmao

[@TheDailyWisecrack]

I wish

[@tonynittoli4792]

Will definitely stand the rest of time. Classic

[@betterchapter]

If 808s was released today it would still be the biggest album of the year.

[@nihad1162]

uh no shit?😭

[@cornrowkenny7321]

the only year 808’s wouldnt be the best release in any given year is 2010 and 2015 you all know why

[@nihad1162]

@@cornrowkenny7321 why not 2015, i’m curious

[@marcobazan4187]

@@nihad1162 I’m guessing TPAB

[@JIDcrit]

If 808s was released today... a ton of artist and projects wouldnt exist

[@Villuhz]

UNDERRATED PART OF THIS ALBUM, every song has a drum/808 or bass pattern that mimics irregular heartbeats. heartbreak. appreciate greatness

[@AN-filmandmusic]

Is that done by Kanye on purpose?

[@JoeMama-ly1kc]

@@AN-filmandmusic duh

[@AN-filmandmusic]

@@JoeMama-ly1kc link me an article confirming that

[@Seth_63]

@@AN-filmandmusic it’s Kanye West of course it’s on purpose

[@lovescars]

@@AN-filmandmusic Bru, nothing Kanye does is accidental and thats facts

[@romemakes794]

This album was hated on initially after release especially by "real hip hop" audiences. Ended up completely shaping the sound of hip Hop to this day.

[@juvenil6969]

Said about every Kanye album ever

[@imagineth]

100%. I was working at Best Buy when it dropped and everyone and their mother was shitting on this album lol. Album has always been and will be incredible to me.

[@ahhhhyes]

@@juvenil6969 im still waiting for people to realize ye is a fucking amazing album

[@oliveryoung2260]

Happens every time Kanye releases an album

[@TejBBF223]

This to me is Kanyes best work ill argue that to anyone.

[@tgags123HD]

Rumor has it Connor has only been speaking to Kevin through autotune for the past week to prepare him for this album. The dedication is off the charts.

[@ThaGreatClips]

The Conheads are gonna love this

[@kevinfromttt]

This made me spit out my broccoli 🥦 lol

[@bestinthewrld6412]

Yup... that’s the word on the street

[@tgags123HD]

@@bestinthewrld6412 Well I don't know about that specifically, because I'm just not there in the streets.

[@RaccoonWithBev]

@@ThaGreatClips Connor Roy was interested in politics at a very young age

[@ethanelston2840]

I knew Kevin would appreciate this album because he really understands how the songs are formed and he pays attention to the songs sonically. He’s got such an open mind which is great

[@connorhough6397]

the video just started man😭

[@Sam-um9nu]

@@connorhough6397 real ones ardy saw the patreon

[@saqib7965]

I think kevin will appreciate this Pinocchio story perfomance at the Hollywood bowl. kzbin.info/www/bejne/noKnmIB4gdeVgdE

[@rashotcake6945]

I get what you’re trying to say but you worded it kinda poorly. “Pays attention to the songs sonically”, I mean yeah, that’s the bare minimum for any music reaction channel. Maybe instead you should’ve said something like “he notices and appreciates every little sonic detail.” My comment may seem petty to criticize you over this but it’s important to communicate your ideas right or else people won’t take you seriously in a serious context

[@xxxyyy5167]

@@rashotcake6945 Man... who cares? Everybody understood why he meant by it, no need to write essays over such a simple comment.

[@Nr4747]

For me, "Pinocchio Story" is essentially Kanye realizing and coming to terms with (or at least trying to) the fact that everything that he achieved is worth less than the dirt underneath his fingernails compared to no longer having his mother around. It's haunting, it's beautiful, it's brilliant, it's tragic - and it's just incredible music and art.

[@danielhamilton6446]

well said bro

[@callumanderson5883]

I also feel that the fact the song is live makes it even better, he’s singing his heart out with deep lyrics and the crowd/fans cheering and listening as if it’s just a usual ‘non-deep’ song makes it so paradoxical and haunting in a sense.

[@teuxnogmir]

​@@callumanderson5883you right bro. I just listening this album for the first time, it was the last Kanye's released album that i never listened, which gave me chills and reflections

[@cyberia___]

​@@vceisdeadMost people in Singapore understand and speak English very well

[@melanatedhoneyb2084]

Which has been evident in his life as we see it now! Truly a Jeenyuhz!!!

[@mauricebrown1277]

There is no Drake, Lil Uzi, ASAP, Carti, Weekend, Post Malone, Travis Scott, etc without this Album. I posted on my IG. This is the album that changed everything. Pushed Hip Hop into the most popular Genre of Music in the world.

[@kia.kikiii]

That’s facts!!!!

[@Prodbyjah464]

Fun fact, on drakes mixtape so far gone, one of the songs samples say you will from this album, just goes to show how influential it really was

[@col7004]

idk about uzi and carti 😹 but yeah otherwise you right

[@guillemejia2647]

@@col7004 def uzi and carti

[@coolinoff8614]

@@Prodbyjah464 yeah Drake used the say you will beat and he did really well ngl.

[@sam4744]

Your dad saying that 808s & heartbreak sounds like something that could have dropped today, shows how influential and timeless 808s is.

[@robertotaylor6005]

still influential i think, 808 Is one of the best Kanye albums

[@saqib7965]

A game changer

[@b_a_5_k_i453]

Hi i just started an album cover drawing channel I wouldnt mind your support😁

[@sondersonics7534]

I agree that it’s influential and somewhat timeless but i wouldn’t say it sounds like it could drop today

[@saintpablo2645]

@@sondersonics7534 people said things like this when it originally dropped too lol

[@BromTheMaster1]

Seeing your dad being so vulnerable on Pinocchio Story is great. Many think it’s Kanye’s worst outro but man it’s just so raw and emotional

[@aquaventurer]

bro the premiere isnt even halfway done yet

[@simmysunshine7283]

@@aquaventurer probably a patreon member

[@awcarty]

@@aquaventurer just wait🙏

[@jakmak94]

I would of loved Pinocchio story way more if it was a studio version in good quality instead of a live performance

[@VinylGuruOfficial]

That song is top 10 ye

[@JimboJamboYT]

whats so surprising about 808s and Heartbreak is that the music feels timeless. Most pop music shows its age after 10years and reflects an era, this album just feels like it could have been made at any time and it would thrive.

[@Sam-mw1to]

woah that’s a brilliant way of explaining that !! you just completely hit it on the nose, i don’t think you could have said that any more true and convincing !!

[@Josh-dy4lq]

And that goes for a lot of Kanye albums, especially post-Graduation. They’re all so different, say what you want but music fans understand this man is a genuis

[@leonthesleepy]

I think its because nothing is really used as a gimmick. The autotune here doesnt feel like a "gimmick" to hide his singing. Its just confidently stylistic and that ages well

[@rogue9230]

Exactly this was the foundation for Drake, Kendrick, Travis, Tyler, lil Uzi, juice wrld and x without this album none of them would be here and emo/melodic rap and trap would not be created

[@Izzyfoshizzy710]

@@rogue9230 idk about never created but maybe different. The world has been going more soft for while. Not saying that’s a bad thing but it was kinda inevitable for softer/emotional rap to come out. Not saying he didn’t influence a bunch of rappers but I think someone else would have came out with more emotional music eventually

[@victoriasmith4031]

he’s literally been crying out for help and people still don’t hear him. it’s SO sad

[@jaeagua]

I truly think north saved him

[@ww2_editsforlife07]

Fr​@@jaeagua

[@mike04574]

Stop

[@omgurheadsgone]

You guys should do an episode where you have your dad introduce you to an album from his adolescence or teenage years that really had an impact on him! Thanks for another great EP.

[@dertin50]

🌵He mixes ASTRO & VAMP ❗️🌵🧛🏿‍♂️ kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGbNkGiEnZ6cj7c trust me.. it’s hard

[@t.t3959]

@@dertin50 this link is valid bro🤝W

[@leakgod7964]

@@dertin50 fire link ngl

[@gunnar4915]

@@dertin50 Those aren’t bots shit actually slaps

[@oddacity5883]

@@gunnar4915 No kidding wtf. That's pretty damn good

[@Oliur]

This album changed my little underdeveloped teen brain. What an album it was.

[@rjcard2690]

WISH I had listened to it when it came out. I only started listening to Kanye when I was 15 in high school when the life of Pablo came out. That changed my world.

[@ceedidthat.]

@@rjcard2690 ​I started listening to Kanye THIS YEAR. I'm about the same age you were when you started listening to him. I wish that I listened to Kanye earlier but at least I didn't live my life without listening to Kanye. His music changed my life and view on everything.

[@Kratoast.]

First album I remember my older brother buying at Hollywood video. This album has a direct correlation to back seat gaming with said older brother and is so much more than nostalgia to me. Street lights is still my favorite song to listen to. Glad to hear my developing brain wasn’t the only one being formed by the album and all that comes with it

[@tavissalley1096]

@@ceedidthat. hey your here regardless and I thank you both and all imma say is these albums are the experience

[@logansanders6613]

@@rjcard2690 I'm 15 in hs and I just started listening to Kanye 😳

[@otheraccount1973]

I’m glad your dad liked 808s! I think that since he grew up in the seventies, he’ll really love the relaxed and folky sound of Yeezus. It reminds me a lot of Norwegian Woods by The Beatles, specifically because of Kanye’s use of string instruments and the harmonica

[@sigmagaming1234]

real folk singer-songwriter vibe

[@cchampa17]

elliot smith but on painkillers vibe, like a banjo stuck in a jar of honey

[@gabrielurrutia8067]

Yeah for sure, YEEZUS is super reminiscent of Bon Iver to me in the way that it’s pretty non-abrasive and super folky and sort of naturey. Very good comparison!

[@2highagain]

definitely a very peaceful and disney-inspired sound in my opinion

[@kaismithley6173]

I agree actually, the smooth and consistent flow through the whole album as well as the peaceful aura it conveys would be loved by his dad

[@tomywilkerson]

Streetlights is the reason I can never stay mad at Kanye. That song is just so beautiful and honest. Side note: really jealous you have this album on vinyl

[@MichaelWooley]

I gifted this album to a buddy of mine years ago as a Christmas gift because we share a connection over it. I have always kinda regretted it because now I can’t find it anywhere lmao

[@joe_omama]

@@MichaelWooley I saw a vinyl of 808s at Walmart before I started listening to Kanye, I think kids see ghosts was there as well.

[@dannyv2230]

You should listen to the Daniel Caesar version of it really beautiful

[@caymonmalone3097]

i lowkey think its edited on the screen

[@InspireRise300]

Facts

[@walteravila7038]

Street Lights is criminally underrated so it brings me so much joy that your pops loved it. I low key get heated when people don’t show Street Lights more love.

[@somerage7110]

facts best song on 808s 🤷‍♂️

[@Xxbte96xX]

Might be a top five Kanye track in my opinion.

[@LouisFordy]

It’s not underrated

[@cornrowkenny7321]

@@LouisFordy i think it is, a lot of people i know didn’t even know daniel ceasar’s “streetcars” is based off of it until i pointed it out

[@LouisFordy]

@@cornrowkenny7321 people who aren’t into music probably aren’t too familiar with 808s that’s probably why

[@ye4us]

This is the beginning of Kanye really experimenting. He pushed the boundaries of hiphop with this album.

[@t.rebentisch2777]

Youre not wrong, but Kanye changed the HipHop landscape since his first album. Maybe not so much experimental sonically, but the topics that were most commonly tackled in "mainstream" HipHop. Before Kanye all the top artists were pure gangster rap. And with graduation he started the change towards pop rap. Anyways, 808s definetly still his most influential album.

[@saqib7965]

Even nas said ye saved hip hop when he debut

[@LouisFordy]

The college dropout and graduation were also decently experimental, especially with tracks like Jesus walks

[@chune4383]

@@LouisFordy exactly

[@saqib7965]

Ye is a real artist killed gangster rap with his first ep brought strings to the second album classical sound third ep was stadium music mixing diff genre pop edm etc. 808s made it cool to sing rap about ur feelings and help birth drake. 5th album MBDTF the best album of the decade a true masterpiece. 6th Album Yeezus new sound industry hip hop fresh hard hitting sounds rockstar mode.

[@erikwillemsen6161]

38:26 “I actually was pulling myself from crying, but I was not going to cry on camera” Famous last words

[@johnathonterry8784]

i am a black man from houston texas, and i never comment on youtube videos i just watch, enjoy, and move on but the feelings i have gotten from watching yalls videos and the emotion i get from you dad of listening to my favorite albums for the first time is absolutely beautiful. Please keep it up and i will definitely continue watching. Love.

[@oliveryoung2260]

Why did you preface that you’re a black man from Houston lol

[@unnamed5338]

@@oliveryoung2260 no idea

[@VeryLovingCat]

Congratulations on being a black man from Houston. I am a Mexican man from Pasadena Texas.

[@bEST.Dignity]

Hello, I am a Mexican from Alief, Texas, and I wholeheartedly agree with your take on this.

[@Snay10]

I'm a black man from Toronto I agree with ur take aswel lmao

[@naimaismail4356]

Your dad is a true music lover, makes these reactions so genuine. No matter the album he finds a way to appreciate the way it’s been constructed. He’s too real!

[@myr5045]

best way to put it

[@samsoom61]

I think its not that he finds a way to appreciate it (he really did not enjoy WLR), but its that he’s always willing to listen with a very open mind and with a positive mentality actually just enjoy his time instead of critique everything.

[@naimaismail4356]

@@samsoom61 His open mindedness is his best quality. For him to expand his music taste, and give a genre he's not familiar with a chance is pretty cool.

[@beautifulbeaner]

I can’t wait for you guys to react to “Yeezus”, really goes back to Kanye’s roots and original chill laid back style, such an amazing album especially the first track “On Sight”, anyone that likes Kanye’s first 3 albums will love it, I really hope you guys enjoy it, especially Kevin (; ❤️

[@JRNH1]

@@enormousnut7286 he was joking

[@user-ve9tu5rv6e]

@@enormousnut7286 you slow

[@brickhouse8941]

@@JRNH1 lmao yeah, yeezus is a “chill” album

[@matsolo2736]

On sight is such a moody track, i always get teary when the Intro plays.

[@E5PO]

lol

[@Henfrig]

Absolute spot-on take on Pinocchio’s Story. So many people rank it so low on their lists, yet the song is so beautiful. It’s truly such a masterpiece that gets overlooked so much.

[@masaeffy]

Cause people are fucking braindead that performance was fucking crazy

[@soaribb32]

It inspired Sakura by Rosalía, my fave song from her.

[@electricman68]

I come back every couple of months to watch his reaction to Pinocchio story and cry along.

[@lorenahurtado239]

Same! this need to feel those emotions with him and for myself.

[@southernhypecollects3670]

I remember when Kanye did a listening party. So many people bashed him on early reviews. Look at how ahead of his time he was.

[@tuba4573]

Every kanye album gets the same treatment of "average" to "classic"

[@ProdBarii]

@@tuba4573 except jik 😅

[@toons8744]

@@ProdBarii it will too

[@silloweet]

@@ProdBarii It’s already a classic

[@carterfitzgerald1499]

@@ProdBarii not yet

[@bilbopackin7124]

going thru kanye's discography with you guys is so cool and this one was just magical, I knew Kevin was going to love this one

[@j0epr0]

1000%! I was so excited for this one! To experience all these albums for the first time again is impossible but experiencing them with your dad is amazing!! Great watching you two together!! And Kevin is hilarious! 😂🙌🏼

[@claytronifon]

@@j0epr0 I'm really looking forward to hearing his thoughts about TLOP onward

[@soaribb32]

I'd argue this is Ye's most influential album. In R&B, rap and pop, many albums explore aspects of this. The metalic, cold and electronic production. The vocal production. The intimate and hunting feel. The lyrical introspection. A whole lot of stuff.

[@lovescars]

Defiantly one of, if not my favourite album of all time

[@yeahyeahyeahwhat6271]

Thank kid cudi for giving Kanye his mixtape so Kanye could use him for his sound then signing him 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@yoaaric2987]

at first i heard trav outta this project now i kinda hear trav and the weeknd idk if im trippin tho

[@JamesKP17847]

@@yeahyeahyeahwhat6271 I think you might have the most unique opinion ever because literally nobody agrees with you

[@bravemouse992]

@@JamesKP17847nah he’s right cudi wrote the hook for heartless, robocop, and paranoid and influenced the entire sound

[@BigSalmon13]

I’ll never forget the first time I heard Pinocchio Story, chills the whole time. The crowd reinforcing the message of the song struck me so much.

[@adlibine]

never understood how it’s his most hated on the album

[@u-will-begin-2-cough-in-3-days]

@@adlibine i cannot comprehend that. it's beautiful and he didn't even wanted to put it there, Beyonce convinced him to put it there, it's a raw display of his emotions at the time.

[@RM-wp7df]

@@adlibine replay value probably, because usually songs that are very complex and deep tend to have less exposure.

[@ninjaboy191]

Your dad is such a pure soul, man; seeing his reaction to Coldest Winter (my fav 808's track by far) makes me wish I knew my pops.

[@jacksonmorse8646]

Praying for you ma boy ❤️

[@silloweet]

Fatherless + ratio

[@samporter3471]

@@silloweet weird asl

[@everettstroz5423]

@@silloweet weird

[@VikramadityaPillay]

@@silloweet seek help man

[@Novocaine12]

I remember Love Lockdown was the first single on this album. When it came out, most of us probably thought.. WTF is this. So different than anything he'd ever done before, but so far ahead of its time. The man is a pioneer and the album still holds up. How great for Kevin to experience it for the first time.

[@spencerj4677]

That was my exact thought when I first heard it, but the song, and album grew on me very quickly.

[@RespectProcess]

I still don’t like that song

[@bo_mb91]

I remember that people spread a lot of hate before the album came out and thought kanye will fell off

[@saqib7965]

I knew he was a genius when he dropped this album

[@Camp6e11]

Exactly, I just thought it was weird af at first

[@trip2788]

Paranoid puts you in a positive vibe, when this album came out after graduation I didn't understand why he went this direction but the impact it had for other artists crazy.

[@iamoscarito6899]

his mom and split from his girlfriend made this album

[@amritaddanki6879]

@@iamoscarito6899 im sure he knows that now but i think he was referring to when it released way back then

[@mohamadmahmoud6926]

Because he was suicidal and depressed. He wanted to make art that reflected his loneliness.

[@John__Dough]

808s is timeless! It sounds old and futuristic at the same time. It sounds like it could have came out in the 70s or 80s, as well as in 100 years from now.

[@cemsen5460]

it doesnt sound like 70s or 80s at all lmao. It sounds exactly like late 00s. It still has that futuristic element but that sense feels old now.

[@ppppppppp64]

@@cemsen5460 it’s funny too because the only reason it sounds late 00s is because of Kanye himself crafting that 00s sound

[@cesarpa5011]

Can't wait for your father's reaction to Yeezus. An album so ahead of its time, disruptive and hard to get into in the first listening. Love the videos by the way.

[@TheJbeatsProductions]

It's Mike deans fav Kanye album

[@ALEC-ep4sl]

yeah i also think the arca production is gonna blow him away because its really avant garde

[@CalAri21]

Still my favorite album of all time so good

[@j-krillswavey737]

Its my fav bro

[@j-krillswavey737]

The production is too amazing

[@NamikazeNC]

Your pop letting his emotions out at the end shows how much he truly let the album sink into him emotionally, amazing. The album is a masterpiece. Cant wait for Yeezus next. Great reaction guys!

[@ShadowCraft1195]

Glad he cried on camera. It's important to show emotions are human and ok.

[@yeszoplusfriends]

I think WTT is next, but Yeezus will really be fun!

[@notmiketate]

Kanye is the greatest artist of any of the last 40+ years. no exaggeration

[@sonysuns_1425]

No

[@RXKDon]

@@sonysuns_1425 who is it for you then?

[@IAMMUSIC175]

​@@RXKDon pac

[@cristianromero5945]

@@IAMMUSIC175lmao Pac is a rapper. Kanye is an artist. Kanye has done more for the culture than pac ever did.

[@itsADmyguy]

Not the greatest, but one of the greatest I would say.

[@mikeysrightleg1880]

i would KILLLL to hear that drum fill in the intro of "Welcome to Heartbreak" for the first time again..

[@M0hann]

realllllllll

[@Daq1999]

One of the best and most influential albums ever. Music today wouldn’t sound the same if it wasn’t for this & Man On The Moon

[@stickyone11]

Please share the drugs you smoke

[@j_akumpo9537]

@@stickyone11 what?

[@vinnieb5619]

@@stickyone11 🤣🤣

[@torpexospeed1031]

Wdym “wouldn’t sound the same”?

[@zharisme.3022]

@@torpexospeed1031 this album is backbone for modern rap, especially melodic rap and emo rap. What Juice Wrld, XXXTentacion, Uzi, and other melodic/emo rappers did this decade, Kanye did it first.

[@jacobdenise1648]

Can't wait for his "Yeezus" reaction... Truly a divisive record.

[@tsmith8082]

for my theme song (black)

[@ethantomlinson3209]

@@tsmith8082 my leather black jeans on

[@wjdhfhdhbw3152]

No sports bra lets keep it bouncing

[@wiwma]

He's going to love it - and you know it, and you know it!

[@ethantomlinson3209]

@@wjdhfhdhbw3152 everybody wanna live at the top of the mountain.

[@DrMantisToboggan0]

I lost my Dad nearly two years ago, and Kanye is my fave artist of all time. Watching a son and father discuss all of his albums is such a bittersweet viewing for me. This whole series is truly beautiful, and watching you both develop a stronger bond is now a true comfort of mine. Keep it up 💕

[@andyft1066]

sorry for your loss man :(

[@cb7694]

Same situation here. My dad passed over two years ago and he loved kanye, i never appreciated music then but now i’ve discovered all of this i’m wishing i could have gone back and expressed it. Really bittersweet and i wish i could have shared it with my dad.

[@317ermac]

Sorry for your loss homie. Pushing all great things towards you!’

[@317ermac]

@@cb7694yours too homie!!

[@tkoart7562]

This came out 2008, way ahead of its time.

[@thomasnelson5758]

While making the record and promoting it in interviews he did around this time (2008) he acknowledged a laundry list of new wave artists as a primary influence on the record, including but not limited to: Gary Numan, New Order, Phil Collins, and Tears for Fears. He also shouted out Portishead and Radiohead, and even proclaimed himself as 'black new wave' in one interview. I've always said his encyclopedic knowledge of music history was underrated.

[@emoceaneternal5973]

Portishead was a huge influence on LR. The strings are from one of the producers in Portishead

[@staigenerator2949]

god i love all your comments

[@nathancole2551]

His music knowledge is crazy cuz he can be like “I want to sample the drums from this random record from 50 years ago”. But I guess making 5 beats a day for 3 summers does that to ya

[@xdef1ne]

Wow! I never knew this. are there any interviews on YT where he mentions these bands?

[@b_a_5_k_i453]

Hi i just started an album cover drawing channel I wouldnt mind your support😁

[@grantmalcolm3883]

To anyone who loves 808s and heartbreak, please go listen to the live version at Hollywood bowl, it is crazy good

[@FatedForever]

the coldest winter performance is amazing

[@shewannagoviral7331]

just the pinnochio ending , for the culture

[@leorrocher]

Say you will Live is fucking amazing

[@motalkbadazs]

thanks!!

[@sssddjjjjlzkomajk6178]

ONG MAN its such a goated live performance

[@kyvanthrone]

His dad's reaction to Pinocchios Story was really special. Their review made me actually appreciate the album, it was in my mid list, but now it's up there

[@chefcuhdon33]

Just came to say, Pinocchio story is one of if not my favorite song ever. To see your dad really feel the song and get emotional was really cool, and I’m so glad he felt it the same way I do. What an incredible song. I look forward to your guys videos all the time.

[@riky6924]

🤝

[@vrishindutt2249]

Funfact, after the BAPE store encounter, Kanye almost brushed Cudi off, but after the hit of Day N Nite, Kanye called up Cudi to Hawaii, where he co-wrote 4 songs on 808s, including the Heartless chorus, and hooks on some songs in the Blueprint 3 for JAY-Z. This started one of music's greatest friendships.

[@CaidanL]

i’m surprised how many people don’t know this, you can hear cudi on heartless. the first time i heard it i thought “this should be cudi” til i found out oh it was cudi who wrote it!

[@user-qd6im2hp2e]

@@CaidanL he’s also doing background vocals on the hook of Paranoid underneath Hudson

[@nobs6004]

Has to be the coolest dad on the planet. I wanna get a beer with him and have him look through my record collection!

[@boom2boom]

Seriously

[@kojoano]

You’re a lucky lad. It seems you’ve got a strong positive relationship with your father. He seems like a really cool father who’s open minded. Don’t ever let anything separate you two. Love your content and taste in music. 👍🏿

[@TTTTTTTTT853]

So rare bro

[@kojoano]

@@TTTTTTTTT853so so so rare

[@johndodd3036]

Every album Kanye ever did has been 5-10 years ahead of its time.

[@WILLINGLYWILD]

Literally I even think donda is gonna do the same with the orchestral dry open choir undertones , I could see many artists being very inspired by it, I know I am

[@johndodd3036]

@@WILLINGLYWILD guaranteed.

[@p0k3mn1]

Fr Jesus is King came out 2019 3 years ago and at release alot of people didn’t like it but I’m starting to already see opinion change on it

[@RM-wp7df]

@@WILLINGLYWILD Quadeca definitely was inspired by Kanye with the choir amd gospel, if you never heard of him you should check out his latest album "I didn't mean to haunt you" it's a sublime project, it came out a month ago and he is super underrated. Ps. The Sunday service choir is featured on the album so yea..

[@austinmicstage]

Paranoid Dad: “This brings me back to 16-17 years old!” Son: “Me too lol! Really it does” That’s how you know Kanye is timeless

[@pharrell9024]

💀💀💀

[@SeanGoGetItTV]

Also, without T-Pain, this vibe & album wouldn't exist, he played a HUGE part in the making of this album, he not only inspired Kanye to do this album, but helped with the process of creating it.

[@user-xu4xw6jm7d]

☝️☝️☝️for real t-pains influence in modern hip hop is huuuge and people never seem to mention it.. of course 808s was very influential too but t-pain was the real pioneer of this sound

[@anth0nybalb0a]

Don't forget, Micheal Jackson also told him he like his singing

[@Ahgmimi]

@@user-xu4xw6jm7d Dude T-Pain is so fucking underrated man, people think he's some generic autotune singer but he's actually an insanely good singer with really good production skills.

[@elonlove343]

I will agree with that. But also remember Kanye was singing since he started and got made fun of for it. It wasn't very popular in hip-hop yet.

[@chrissingh1181]

nah, roger troutman started it all and teddy riley influenced this much more

[@Thornhill47]

Pinocchio Story gotta be one of the most underrated Kanye songs

[@radkookie]

This album has no skips. I get such a reaction to each song and seeing the dad enjoy this with such high energy makes me want to listen to it all over again. I love the dynamic between the father and son. I'm honestly like the father when I get into my albums, yet the son is so low-key and solemn. I can see I'll be trapped on this channel for a while.

[@owenmurphy4873]

We know what albums up next Yeezy season approaching 😈

[@jav2427]

Fuck whatever y'all been hearing

[@briannewlin203]

ALL I NEEDED WAS SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE

[@uwi2190]

best kanye album coming up💿⛄🏄‍♂️🏄‍♂️

[@PautinoPR]

@@Alt-fg3ml 🕴🏾

[@astra1244]

They’re probably gonna do WTT though

[@323096685]

There’s a reason 808s & Heartbreak is on Rolling Stone’s 40 most groundbreaking albums of all-time.

[@malik2363]

What’s up wheelchair jimmy

[@streyy1740]

@@malik2363 😂😂😂😂

[@fadibokinno3465]

Kiki do you love me ?

[@afonsovaz4186]

@@fadibokinno3465 are you riding?

[@323096685]

@@malik2363 heyyy

[@malikwilliams1982]

One thing I’ve enjoyed is him discovering the “radio hits” and he reacts completely different to them. He has the ear to know that those songs are THE songs! I love this series!

[@Tibchy91]

This album is timeless and was sooo ahead of it's time. True masterpiece.

[@alexanderkenway]

When this album was released it was panned by the hip hop community and he was made fun of and told that it would flop. Not only would it be a critical and commercial success, it would go on to influence and inspire the very community that mocked him

[@walkedoverwater]

very quotable comment 💯

[@dudeCar88]

Kanye’s triumph

[@nojankamoosi2935]

This is what I want to be like as a dad. Open minded and excited to learn about new shit.

[@crisostomo1037]

Damn that was such a good video. The whole album is so emotional, I was trying not to cry, but when your dad cried to Pinocchio Story I couldn't hold it. Congrats to both of you guys. Cheers!

[@vanessagee18]

I felt as if I was vibing in the same room as the both of you guys while watching this video. I always feel so much emotion when I listen to this album & I’m glad dad showed it on camera. Also, I love these videos so much, please do more 🙏🏼

[@xeronoobmaster6984]

Recommendations: Be - Common Take Care - Drake 22, A Million - Bon Iver House of Balloons - The Weeknd Kanye albums Reasonable Doubt - Jay-Z Watch the Throne - Kanye and Jay-Z Illmatic - Nas Madvillainy - MF DOOM & Madlib Piñata - Freddie Gibbs & Madlib 2014 Forest Hills Drive - J. Cole The Low End Theory - A Tribe Called Quest Nothing Was the Same - Drake Daytona - Pusha T

[@halo3346]

Really moved by your fathers reaction to Pinocchio’s Story. If you guys want to check out the live performance Ye did at the Hollywood Bowl in 2015 of 808s his performance of the song is different but still just as moving. Keep up the awesome content both of you!

[@NickB27]

I was there live and people were still screaming for no reason not understanding what kanye was even saying its sad

[@saqib7965]

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[@gauthmkb4817]

Oh yeah i would love to see there reaction to this entire live. For me this is the best live performance of kanye, mike dean in the back, that was amazing.

[@JIDcrit]

Thats the best version of the song imo

[@JamesTaylor117]

There's an audio clip of this performance on SoundCloud for anyone interested - best quality version of the best version of the song. Wish Kevin reacted to that video but still great video

[@sbarron1224]

I can listen to your Dad talk about music all day. His knowledge of what’s going on in the production is awesome.

[@luisalvarez6212]

Love the emotion. Its crazy cool seeing other people feeling music similar to how you’ve felt about this or other tracks you love

[@kumaneko50732]

I feel like it is important to point out that Kanye was thinking specifically about his mother on 'Coldest Winter,' a more tragic and fundamental heartbreak for him in my opinion than his romantic relationship at the time. it is also my favorite track on this album

[@j-krillswavey737]

Watching him perform this live while he's crying and its snowing was the hardest shit I ever seen

[@Eli_jah_]

I'm not sure if you commented because you already know this, but in the Patreon version of this video Connor points out that coldest winter is specifically about Kanye's mom right before it plays

[@evev13]

It's also worth mentioning that it is mostly a cover of Tears for Fears' "memories fade"

[@hahyunlee]

Seeing your dad pour out his soul in his reaction made me just as emotional as hearing this album. It made me emotional because it also somehow made me jealous of your relationship with your father to share your joys and happiness and him receiving it so well. Something I’ll never have with my own dad. Truly appreciate you guys and what you guys do.

[@fourteenth.]

Felt this man. Your not alone !

[@louiversal_]

I felt a little jealous too, my dad was assassinated 9 years ago

[@JamesKP17847]

@@louiversal_ damn bruh assassinated what was he a president or sum

[@voidzminer1017]

@@JamesKP17847 assassinated😭

[@alex24809]

@@louiversal_how did he get assasinated 😭 who are his opps

[@sweetnsprty92]

I just love how much your dad understands people and how he can really feel the music. This is the shit that I live for, like where was this person mentally and what was goin on in their life to produce this song. Your dad understands music very well, like composition-wise. Y’all are hella chill and as a drummer, it’s fun to watch y’all review songs. Came here after Daft Punk review, surprised that one doesn’t have more views. You guys are awesome

[@georgetanner9953]

This channel is quickly becoming my favorite music channel, awesome reactions every time. 808’s is an absolute classic, and will forever be one of my favorite albums.

[@ringer1324]

This album changed rap music forever one of the most influential albums of all time

[@youssef3341]

@aloevv𖤐 i don't expect anyone to care about your opinion when you look like that

[@youssef3341]

@aloevv𖤐 lmao being racist will not win you the argument bud

[@youssef3341]

@aloevv𖤐 you really changed your pfp when i said that you must be hella insecure 😭😭

[@youssef3341]

@aloevv𖤐 no comeback

[@asap314]

It's that time of the year where Kanye's 4th studio album gets a boost in streams, it's 808s szn

[@phatrick]

“4th studio album” 🤓

[@asap314]

Phatrick man phuck outta here lmao

[@andremartinez4411]

@@phatrick bro what he do 😭

[@AndresRuiz007]

@@andremartinez4411 trying too much ngl

[@fadibokinno3465]

J.cole better

[@MartinShanti]

Seeing father and son like this is amazing. I have a deadbeat alcoholic dad, and it's so refreshing to see a healthy relationship. This album is fire. Keep up the good work gentlemen. Kudos

[@MrMramazin23]

This is my all time favorite Kanye Album. It takes me to a time that I was hurting and it came out at the right time for me.

[@isaiahskywalker6645]

Kanye the reason why hip hop moved forward, also the reason sneaker culture moved forward and the reason fashion moved forward. Dude pushed the boundaries he said somethin like the reason he pushes the boundaries so far and makes everything more different because if he doesn’t we’ll be in the same loop forever buying the same Shoes listening to the same songs every year. Kanye is an innovator influence is literally everywhere, there’s no Virgil, Jerry, Kudi, or Travis without Kanye

[@nish8399]

way WAYYY more- no uzi, no juice, no don toliver, no drake, no big sean list goes on and on

[@fadibokinno3465]

Cudi? Nah

[@ifisksnaO]

RIP VIRGIL

[@jones973]

@@fadibokinno3465 Kanye singed cudi when he was a nobody

[@tim.noonan]

@@jones973 Kanye is also on record saying Cudi would’ve blown up without him

[@friendlyoxen1695]

Guys, the blow up has been outrageous and deservedly so. You both have given me a new avenue to share the same music with my father and it has been such an enjoyable experience. Thank you both for this channel. You guys rock

[@oldnoob1]

I really love this album and what stands extra out for me , is the solid production, in terms of crispy clear sounds, the timing and use of instruments, heavy lyrics that are unusually easy to sing along with, and the use of empty space(not sure how to articulate it)

[@itsADmyguy]

I was 13 when 808s came out and at that time, I thought it was pure genius as a teenager. Heartless and Amazing were my top songs at the time. And what’s crazy is that this album is still genius and fresh till this day. Way ahead of his time. Kanye never disappoints…. he’s just a genius overall. And I’m glad your dad appreciates his timeless music.

[@rub23n]

Same bro. I was 14 and this album blew my mind I’m from Europe and I think Heartless and a few other tracks from 808s were the first time I heard Kanye and I associated him with that sound first. Became a fan since then

[@flynnjones4879]

I live this channel. Seeing people who understand music and come into this with an open mind giving real and raw reactions is something that you don’t see a whole lot anymore

[@Officialv5a]

It's a gift to us who have been listening to this music forever. Brings a new perspective and also gives the sensation of showing music to a loved one

[@landojune]

As the album came to a close and I sat here listening along with you both, I couldn’t stop the tears from falling. I lost my dad in 2008 and when this album came out, it resonated with me on several levels. I haven’t heard it in a while and I’m happy to have re-experienced it here. I appreciate what you’re both doing and I’m always stoked to listen along. I needed this. Much love & happy new year.

[@aminealaoui2961]

May he rest in peace brother. I hope you have a happy new year full of love and happiness!

[@figglebutt5763]

sorry to hear about your dad. happy new years and i wish you the best !

[@f1xy795]

wish you the best bro

[@TheShabanos]

Wish you all the best bro! RIP to your pops 🙏

[@executiveblunt]

Damn. I’ve been through some things too and this album always helps me. May your dad Rest In Peace.

[@LeHeartly]

I've seen this channel around for a while and always said I'd get to it eventually but kept sleeping on it until today. Watched a handful of them so far and this was such a special one. Seeing Dad moved to tears was something else. Bonding over the appreciation and discovery of art is so wonderful. Keep doing what you all are doing, these are great

[@MachHommyFan18]

I always find myself coming back to this video. One of my favorite channels reacting to my favorite album, can’t get any better than this

[@chilyin2582]

The chorus from Heartless was written by Cudi. He is credited as a writer on a lot of tracks on this album

[@user-qd6im2hp2e]

4 tracks

[@shariqarain]

damn. did not know that

[@sharkansas_]

no shot would I ever find myself joking about porn with my dad lmao.. the relationship you guys share is crazy cool. Love watching these dad reacts. 808s and Heartbreak was definitely one of 2 hip hop / rnb albums that really changed my life.. the other being Confessions by Usher.

[@Savvce]

Yeah exactly. It would be weird for me and my dad. They have an awesome relationship.

[@salemisjuucy]

My dad would walk out of the room if I tried to make a joke about porn 🤣

[@aarongarcia5037]

1:13 ikr this is my first vid and this joke caught me off guard

[@mauricebrown1277]

5 most influential albums of the last 25 years. 808 Confessions Emancipation of Mimi SpeakerBoxx/ Love Below Thug Motivation 101

[@youngrootv]

@@mauricebrown1277 you gotta throw Drake’s So Far Gone in there at some point. No matter what anyone thinks about Drake, his influence has been absolutely massive in this modern day and era of Rap/Hip Hop

[@brockjohnson5180]

I appreciate your chemistry when doing reviews, you guys never seem to run into walls on how to explain something or discuss things it’s refreshing to see something organic.

[@ronb4115]

This is my second time watching this. Why are you two so addicting? I’m actually going to show this to my wife because she loves 808’s, which will make it a 3rd time watching.

[@jmcrofts]

This one took me a few listens to really appreciate

[@vinnieb5619]

It really did. It took me years to appreciate it. I loved the first three albums so much this one threw me off.

[@somethingsomethingjavi7341]

Didn’t know jmcrofts was a Ye fan 😂

[@SwagMaster824]

This one I instantly loved. Also I love your vids man 🔥

[@tristanjenkins7728]

I never expected to see one of my favorite fighting game content creators here. Hell yeah my man

[@limamemalainine3721]

It really depends on the period you listned to it I'm a New kanye fan (started listing to him in 2018) I was already used to autotune and I really liked in first listen and when I put it in contest I liked it even more

[@oliverjackson5070]

Coldest Winter is my fave too.....Saw Kanye perform it live in Toronto laying down, hanging off the point of a stage rising into the air, blue spotlight, & snow blowing as he belts this into the open air above him. There was also a mountain on stage as well. It was glorious. I can't wait until Your dad reacts to Yeezus, it's going to absolutely blow his mind.

[@bigspence4111]

yeezus tour?

[@oliverjackson5070]

@@bigspence4111 yeeee.

[@jacobwitt2070]

This album right here is why Kanye is my favorite artist. Between this, Yeezus, and Graduation I could put them on an endless loop and not get bored.

[@therealian8932]

As I watch the videos on your channel, it’s amazing watching your dad just really getting into Kanye. His emotion at the end of this just goes to show how well his music connects with people.

[@greasyshawarma662]

This whole thing was just beautiful. This was the album I was most looking forward to in the Kanye series. Super happy to see your dad say it’s his favorite so far (and currently yours). So glad I discovered this channel.

[@high44extent64]

Yeezus is going to be very very interesting seeing that he loved this so much, its the exact opposite lol

[@lukewarrington1705]

@@high44extent64 I know! I’m excited, these two albums are my favorite of his

[@ahmed4100]

Where did he even say that's his favourite album?

[@dgator75]

Was surprised Cudi wasn't mentioned at beginning. He was such a huge part of the album and laid the foundation for Kids See Ghost. PS. Cudi write that hook you love on Heartless.

[@warrenbradley6754]

You should get their patron with the full vid they mention him a lot

[@greg2797]

Cudi and T-Pain were huge contributors to the foundation of this album

[@katarinamarinkovic8661]

Huge Kanye fan and listening to you guys listen to probably his top 3 album is an experience in itself. As somebody mentioned, listening 808s & Heartbreak for the first time is such a joy. Thank you for this lovely journey!

[@ANDRSNJHNSTN]

Pinocchio Story is one of my favourite Ye songs of all time and it was really cool to hear you guys share in some of the same appreciation as I have for it and also for you to point out the juxtaposition of the audiences non-reaction to what he's pouring out. Such a powerful song and album. Love the videos guys! 🤘

[@kryspogo98]

Thank you Kevin for letting out your emotions by the end, it really shows how much music means to you. Keep on rocking you both, this is great entertainment :)

[@vasta7791]

This is quickly, if not already, becoming my favorite channel on KZbin. I feel like I know you guys. Seeing Kevin be genuinely excited to hear new music, and having that same music being cult classics I love is truly an unbelievable feeling. Happy New Year!

[@koyachtfly8689]

My thoughts exactly

[@jvden314]

Honestly bro, I wish I could listen to all these albums again with someone.

[@itsjustatemp-1642]

I love your father's reaction to, one of my favourite songs, Heartless I just reached the end of the album with y'all, seeing your dad tear up at the end there really brought a smile to my face. He appreciates greatness, shout-outs to the pair of you

[@sweeping6737]

The reaction to Pinocchio Story is a top 3 moment on this channel hands down

[@anoba7755]

you should show your dad the 2015 Hollywood Bowl performance of 808s and Heartbreak, that version is even more of a masterpiece than the actual album in my opinion

[@mjc8556]

Caroline Shaw on say you will is just insane

[@GeronFletcher]

Yes !!!

[@FishiestFillet]

they lied, cos i feel so much love tonight!

[@demo2080]

Y'all should react to "Only One" by Kanye as well. Really powerful single that I think your dad would like.

[@chrisyoung6331]

Epic track

[@matthewdavies1776]

True dat

[@doozay5211]

They did on the Patreon 👀

[@emmanuel7602]

AGREED

[@matthewdavies1776]

@@doozay5211 record it and post it I’m sorry kevin but I’m not paying for a single song

[@babagd]

i hadnt heard 808s and heartbreak fully before and i genuinely cried to the last song, ive never cried to a song. Ye is definetly the best artist of all time and theres no one who can change my mind.

[@Beecheylu]

Seeing your dad crying at Pinocchio story reinforces the need for a reaction to Kanye's best leaks/singles. Would love to see his reaction to Never see me again ❤