Understanding Earl Sweatshirt (feat. Anthony Fantano)

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Earl Sweatshirt is one of the most talented rappers around today. He's known for his dark, depressing lyricism, minimalistic instrumentals and excellent, cohesive albums. He originated as a member of Odd Future in the early 2010s with the success of his debut mixtape, Earl. The Earl mixtape was considered excellent for a 16 year old and was highly acclaimed. His albums Doris, I Don't Like Shit I Don't Go Outside and Some Rap Songs have been highly acclaimed as well. Earl Sweatshirt is the son of a law professor and the famous African poet Bra Willie as well.
Earl Sweatshirt's most popular tracks include Huey, Chum, Mantra, Nowhere2go.
#EarlSweatshirt #SomeRapSongs #Volksgeist #VideoEssay #HipHop

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[@sunandablanc]

Dammit! Who let the melon in?

[@patzuki8918]

Volksgeist FANTANO CAME OUT OF KNOWHERE. I love it

[@TeShiky]

1:48 Accident

[@steezyyeezy6936]

Does anyone know the instrumental at 0:52??

[@musicallymeditated4676]

Volksgeist this was awesome.

[@thomastakeshita4979]

I didn't even realize I was listening to Anthony Fantano lol

[@boltup5932]

Thomas Takeshita same lol. I was waiting for Fantano the whole video. I replayed it and realized it was him the whole time. I felt so dumb lol

[@renapeppers20]

+Mr. Nadroj dude same 😂😂😂

[@Thatsdantoyousir5]

What a versatile melon.

[@phoque022]

exactly same thoughts here. I was confused by the end and after rewinding I realized it was him the entire video

[@jacksonplymale3355]

Dude same

[@aron5624]

Earls Mom: I‘m a professor Earls Dad: I‘m a Poet Earl: Still don‘t care

[@Okayokayokayokayoh]

*huh? still dont care*

[@Spongypeak845]

Still dont care

[@aron5624]

*fuckin smacking while eating* Still don‘t care

[@eternity1971]

what did you say ? nah I just wanna what you said , I Dont Care

[@4Rbabi]

This man’s still don’t care

[@earls4452]

Great writing, editing, and research! Overall, an outstanding video. 5/10

[@vihaanrao5741]

SuperIsSarcastic LMAO

[@Darth_Man_X]

Anthony Notano

[@sockit2me_jazz]

y'all know this is my opinion right ?

[@EmFiGames]

@@sockit2me_jazz FAV TRACKS: NONE, REALLY...

[@f.f5771]

SuperIsSarcastic a light 5

[@nado100]

best part of odd future is when they were saying "free earl" but this dude was in school lol

[@athyrus0190]

yeah lmao

[@tugworldwide6472]

Mans wasn’t in school lol

[@jacklyons1597]

He was at a group home in a different country

[@ARB1452]

There was an acceptance speech or something where Tyler was talking like Earl had passed on lmao

[@watuh9717]

@@jacklyons1597 which was disciplined and made them go to school... lol

[@willemjohannes9007]

"Some Rap Songs has been praised as one of Earl's best releases yet, by reviewers like Anthony Fantano of The Needle Drop" -Anthony Fantano

[@skrtgoat9369]

Whats the time code

[@vVincent.]

@@skrtgoat9369 I think he just made it up as a joke this wasnt said in the video

[@sircartier232]

Marvel: "Infinity War is the most ambitious crossover event in history" Volksgeist: hold my melon juice

[@strad404]

Keaton O Reddit silver

[@swiftjsulli]

Best comment

[@JacksTestimony]

this is hilarious

[@ESFDragxnFistEntertainment]

Idk wtf you just said but it sound like some dope shit nigga

[@pleaseenteraname8211]

Hold my thicc vegan smoothie

[@PFDadReacts]

Melon and Volksgeist? Wow, I would give this a TPAB/10

[@samwylde6312]

Dad

[@ggthewhale]

Melon jr

[@CultureDTCTV]

React to Daughters

[@derbistheeternal2947]

P F / Dad Reacts speaking of, when is Dad reacts to Kendrick coming?

[@clockworkman4482]

So an 8/10?

[@jschlatt]

This is great and all, but why did Fantano have to call for the death of all puerto ricans? pretty weird for a video on earl sweatshirt ngl

[@lou_gubrious]

this meme sucks

[@valpergalit]

I honestly don’t see how you could’ve written this and thought, “Hell yeah, that’s good. Lemme post this.” This meme is probably the most dry and stupid on the Internet right now.

[@nightmare-eyes]

wasn't expecting to see you here jschlatt

[@tony6666]

Your videos are great dude

[@killermiker1232]

xox oxo it really does

[@helloismabye]

I'm glad you're giving this anthony fantano guy some clout. He kind of reminds me of theneedledrop and thatistheplan

[@findsometime8921]

you fucking dumbass anthony fantano was the first person to walk the moon. he passed away years ago.. learn before you type 🤪😭

[@findsometime8921]

ItzRainy smfh i hate arguing with children on the internet but.. gotta teach em 🙄 anthony fantano is the guy who mascots chuck e. cheese dumbass..

[@dragonx13x]

idk y these other dudes r hatin rn but I appreciate your associations. they make sense to me honest. this antonio fantano's style kinda reminds me of another music review channel. it's kind of abstract but I think if you get past the fact that the channel's reviews are from a sentient melon it's pretty good

[@TheAssonaut]

Anthony fantano kinda sounds like Anthony fantano wtf???

[@alprazolam1446]

Sergio Gincu no he kinda sounds like theneedledrop

[@cai6972]

Fantano is killing these features. He's the Lil Wayne of KZbinr collabs

[@Nathan-mo6li]

Kaileidoscope Dedicamelon

[@IFUCKEDYOURBITCHHARD]

Weethony Zytano

[@strad404]

Kaileidoscope LOL

[@shunk8278]

No that’s the odd1sout lol

[@bajenbilly]

more like the cole of collabs

[@JoJo-hr7no]

Earl is the earl of hip-hop.

[@its_A2BS]

i... agree! *ding*

[@tonyjuarez6296]

Well said

[@flakesofgoat2686]

Jo Jo couldn’t have said it better brother

[@jojothelonelylemonkid774]

666 likes

[@scronch_]

dude, best way to put it

[@BlindSwami_]

It’s so weird to hear Anthony’s voice without seeing his huge melon head to the right of the screen

[@sivana7891]

Facts 😂

[@ionicxtonic]

and received widespre- and received widespread critical acclaim

[@MylesA.F4LT]

I was reading this while he made that messup.im dead XD

[@ravantgarde1899]

Lmaoooo

[@loganburnette7984]

I thought I imagined that shit I was worried

[@MadMax0417]

It’s like his older videos lol

[@kuddybeef]

@Robert Gonzalez I love you too a lil

[@basedboi3956]

1:49 melon.exe stopped working

[@aidancanoli]

lol

[@mrxking1]

lmaooo that’s a good one

[@timtomtompson9852]

never know if it was on purpose, melon always does the same thing in his vids

[@basedboi3956]

Tom Hands I actually had that thought as well but it doesn’t fit in with Volksgeist’s format

[@cmooreHD]

Alec Dalton I was looking for this comment !

[@birdburgie7609]

Mac and Earl have been molding me into the person I am today since middle school. I pray that Earl is taking care of himself. RIP Mac!!! Miss u young vet

[@superghost4701]

Real ass comment my dude.

[@natedawg9609]

Mac earl and Wu Tang, specifically 36 Chambers

[@VarsityAthlete04]

Idk i dont get the Mac Miller hype

[@WorldPaix]

Kick in the Door no hype around mac either you really like him or you don’t

[@TheAryaShow]

Bird Burgie yesss

[@Hazeem]

Wow, not even 30 seconds in and Melon is already calling for the deportation of all low-income first generation immigrants. Good video though

[@barackobama6105]

Not funny Didn't laugh

[@zygone2658]

@@barackobama6105 Stop it CJ

[@russ6541]

Barack Obama Yes, that is quite interesting and unique. However, I seemed to have developed something of a mentally debilitating condition such as/similar to Alzheimer’s or Dementia, because I simply cannot remember asking. Strange indeed.

[@BUDGETBALLER]

but did it receive widespread critical acclaim?

[@needlessoptions]

lmao

[@RebornLegacy]

Twice, actually.

[@ireneagedah4464]

This killed me

[@BUDGETBALLER]

@@ty_hens woosh

[@bedhead-tb4qg]

is this an r/whoosh moment lol

[@JrodsCreations8]

Earl is quite possibly one of the most underrated lyricists of all time.

[@NoSurprisesDrew]

He’s rated fine amongst underground stuff. Hes hardly ever going to achieve mainstream success or industry wide recognition because of how abstract and unapproachable is music is. And its not a bad thing either.

[@gleenfales]

Not true

[@STAVROS1801]

"sleepy" music. earl is boring

[@droppingstreaks2095]

My dick hates sweaters so she jacket slow is still crazy to me

[@joedorben3504]

He's one of the best OAT, but let's not say "most underrated", there are several extremely lyrical underground rappers (BILLY WOODS!!!) who are virtually unknown, much less "underrated"

[@thatscool969]

It’s sad that I’m just now realizing that the “don’t care” meme was Earl Sweatshirt

[@elijah7939]

:|||||

[@nathan-or3gr]

dont care

[@colonelspicymustard]

"It was mostly produced by Tyler, and received widespread, and received widespread critical acclaim."

[@aidanhanson8749]

Big forehead sweater man

[@charliexoxox]

indeed

[@antoniojaimez3603]

big lips in fact

[@JJJameson.]

He's 24 in the id but 48 in the my see

[@RAM-ui5rh]

big lip forehead nostril sweater man

[@CatoMinemcrideisepic]

Lips*

[@MediumDSpeaks]

Holy shit this is objectively perfect

[@MediumDSpeaks]

@The Elliot Equation I noticed that too. Too late to take it down

[@Can0nn0naC]

The Elliot Equation perhaps skipping like Fantano does in his videos? Lol idk

[@GAMERSOFWAR999]

You don't know what objectively means.

[@erice1763]

minus anthony not using a proper mic lol

[@wa5486]

Medium D Speaks using Gods name in vain is a sin

[@fakenamerealchungus9851]

I can’t believe Anthony Fantano didn’t mention the Solace EP. That’s my favourite Earl project. Shit is so personal and sincere that it’s violent in its honesty and ability to draw a tear, or at least you gazing at the wall in your kitchen.

[@Philbon]

Earl is underrated in my opinion, he keeps himself to himself but I like that about him. True legend

[@LieLikesMusic]

Whoooo!! Hype!! In the beginning i almost thought it was you Phil. You guys have somewhat similar voices.

[@dariocaporuscio8701]

I thought the same thing lol!

[@myles7834]

Same

[@steveharvey9147]

It’s those music reviewing pipes

[@luyindulamatondo4586]

This was a collaboration that I didn't even know I needed! You should do this more often Fantano, nice work guys

[@ncxbeats]

IDLSIDGO wasn’t fully produced by Earl, Earl did all of it except “Off Top” which was produced by Left Brain

[@furkannn2000]

nc ur mom gives top LOL 😎

[@andyjohnsonnn]

Was about to say this

[@Martydoessykes]

“DNA” was produced by left brain

[@gh05tnoh24]

Shemar Pevey no it wasn’t maybe coproduced but earl did work on that

[@seanmcdonald1111]

Earl was the only rapper who'a lyrics i ever found relateable

[@thepainkillers4503]

I love this, I always think that Volksgeist has the best visuals in the music video essay game and of course Anthony’s fantastic voice being uttered by the best teeth in the game

[@killswitchvisuals7636]

I wonder how much of the script Fantano was reading he genuinely agreed with.

[@a.l.zacharia2834]

Killswitch Visuals i feel like he rolled his eyes at some points made

[@jjjd12346]

"the entire album was self produced", he said while playing the one song from the album not produced by him

[@mrwabble]

How was FREE EARL not even mentioned???

[@wockstar6202]

it was it was around 2:44 should’ve put more like in oldies and stuff 💀

[@Volksgeist]

What should I make next? Let me know here!

[@markhenderson1177]

Understanding The Weeknd please

[@philip4665]

mby something to lil uzi

[@TheNobod3]

Do something on Vince Staples or MF DOOM

[@thepainkillers4503]

I would love to hear a video essay about one of my favorite bands called Whitney.

[@Tom44]

Probs Tyler or chance plz

[@AHHHHHH03]

Should have covered Solace

[@lou_gubrious]

100% this

[@loganneese9060]

Shiyldve covered his time in between coming back from samoa and the release of doris

[@tylerkaill8057]

IMO Solace is his best project by a long shot. Definitely confused as to why it wasn't covered

[@BEASTTyquale413]

Solace should be a video of its own

[@Raphie009]

I've never heard Cam'ron be referred to as an underground legend until today...

[@user-wl1xh1dd7c]

He is though

[@habibihassan]

he kinda is

[@chancemitchell4147]

"Earl might be the quiet relatable musician that we need." Damn, yo. That was pretty profound. I am biased, though. I am an Earl fan.

[@DrBrownish]

Thought I'd reminisce while my mans is still alive, I thoroughly remember those months when earl was away at Samoa and feeling deprived like OF wasn't nearly enough, and missing a major cog. I know we're just human.. I'm not trying to idolize my brother, but take a second and appreciate the fact that we can still coexist with a meticulous artist like Earl. We often wait until its too late, but he deserves to KNOW the genuine support he has out here. You're Appreciated fam!

[@davidmitchell3997]

@dragon I know this comment is a few years old. However, if most of our generation were only to embrace humanism more so than misanthropy than most of us wouldn't be broken mentally and emotionally by now. Just a honest perspective. #GetYourOwnPlace

[@jackdownes3589]

was in the same program, coral reef academy. He def went through alot, they abuse like crazy, google the program so many horror stories. Me personally got assaulted on numerous occasions by ex criminals working for the program

[@coldworldkel]

The way you construct your videos keeps me coming back. One of my favorites fursure.

[@StaggaLags]

It's just so wild to know that Earl started as an outlandish persona, but has become more and more intimate and personal in his subject matter over the years, while the trend for personas in hip-hop grew inversely. I never made that connection before this video.

[@byEssIX]

I got sent to wildeness and boarding. Earl speaks to me more than anyone else in the world.

[@educostanzo]

Some Rap Songs is the embodiment of depression in music, to me. This is actually a very positive thing, it's a very healing listening. Dense, hazy, sleepwalking, the gritty production compliments his monotonous, dreamy voice so well.

[@alljarod]

Randomly found this because it’s about earl. Now I’m subbed to you, you have a great format for breaking down and appreciating music. Great video.

[@douglas-tv4dv]

Every video on this channel is well scripted, beautifully edited and quaintly narrated. Incredible job!

[@MistaSkilla692]

There's a number of weird audio cuts/repeats in this vid

[@thebiggumsmac]

MistaSkilla692 i had to scroll too far down the comments for this, editing for this video is sloppy

[@wigglytough5745]

Agree, whoever edited this forgot to review it. A little more polish on this video would have been nice

[@nikanredjamand5323]

It might be an inside joke from fantano's channel. He does weird shit im his vids

[@MistaSkilla692]

@@nikanredjamand5323 with Fantano you can tell its intentional, but here it just seems like a bad cut

[@Contributron]

Yeah like when they cut after he takes a breath

[@caleb9570]

The colab that nobody wanted but everybody needed... congrats on it as well, and great content dude👍.

[@toastiemarshmallow1771]

the comment nobody wanted but everybody needed...I sweater I did not scroll through these to find this.

[@caleb9570]

@@toastiemarshmallow1771 don't sweater smh

[@toastiemarshmallow1771]

I’m indeependatnt smh head

[@whoslord6702]

LOVE THIS WITH FANTANO his voice and delivery is perfect for a platform like this

[@bradhoover1236]

What an amazing collaboration. keep up the good work ❤️

[@Baconix]

When I heard *imprecise words* I already knew this video and background music would be amazing.

[@stardust-reverie]

legit did not even realize melon was the narrator until like 80% through the video

[@blueindreams]

this is the channel collab I needed

[@tsg_frank5829]

Didn't expect to hear Anthony in a video like this, but it fits the style incredibly well, awesome video.

[@justsomebloke460]

I'm feeling a light 9 on this colab

[@maze8531]

Anthony finally realize that Earl is the GOAT with SRS

[@mfscarce6740]

Manos Mavropalias fr you can see the build up from the track reviews too

[@IXIDrunkenScotsman]

bounced here from a needle drop vid and the realisation that it was your boy Anthony Factano doing a guest spot was beast. Love it. Earl Sweatshirt; forever.

[@plopolip01]

I dont think someone can listen to only one track from Some Rap Songs.All the tracks in the album come together so fluid.Honestly,a masterpiece.

[@thatonenotthisone5215]

I will definitely check his stuff out now thanks Volksgeist

[@disciplesf4287]

ThatOneNotThisOne How do you like it now?

[@crazyman98fmFIFA]

The Cal Chuchesta trademark at 1:48 put a smile on my face, put a smile

[@hammarbyhugo]

The collab we all needed🙏🏻

[@StanMcMan]

Always loved your vids and so happy to see you collabing with another of my favourite youtubers. People like you are keeping the creative spirit of KZbin strong

[@justinbruh1765]

this video is great, always that bell on.

[@dizk5283]

This video is a beautiful piece of art.

[@hash2718]

excellent video! Earl deserves so much more praise.

[@DuckGoddies]

im glad u rockin with earl hard now and this video will wake people tf up

[@lucyhtml]

I love melon head, can't believe you got him to collab for this 😎👌

[@reid9992]

Some rap songs is one the greatest albums I have ever heard. It shows the growth of his career and how his life has changed.

[@killferrell]

Bro you where just at 20k good shit my dude

[@balkanboi06]

Fire collaboration uploaded on my birthday.

[@FennyWhopper]

I just realized that It’s all Anthony Fantano’s voice

[@unmuchoproblem0]

the moment i realize that lol i was like oh that’s what the title means

[@mrgeneralism]

It’s weird hearing melons voice out of his usual format and voice delivery.

[@cleo6485]

been wanting this

[@icyrhodes2738]

The writing is getting better keep it up!!

[@melon3874]

The most ambitious collaboration in history

[@ramsesp5009]

About time yall give Earl his credits. Dude is a legend

[@cloudyfilms1998]

Earl is my favourite rapper no 🧢 can’t wait to see him again this year haven’t seen him since 2013 so hyped

[@gldflcn]

Dope video, love to hear EARL getting his due praise.

[@brian-yt4re]

Anthony came through w the vocals 🔥🔥

[@masteralltrades]

Stuff I know: Earl's mother's (Harris) side of the family is full of successful individuals in their respected fields. Earl spends a good deal of time with his uncles, cousins, and other family. His grandmother was a one of the first Black medical professionals in Wisconsin.

[@gabrielmercado2942]

Instant like button- Woah, big fan!

[@vestfall]

I love the way you make your videos

[@SuperMoodyyy]

bald opinion man bad

[@James-nz8hp]

is this the title for the next fader hit piece?

[@12bestskater12]

brooklyn what it is what it do

[@russ6541]

James no it’s the title of the latest thatistheplan video

[@coltonc8562]

Which one?

[@haydenchap7627]

Anthony fantano needs to do video essays

[@gradapoogle]

Not even a minute in and i want so much more of this

[@hash2718]

Good video, I’m glad some people can understand how amazing of rapper earl is.

[@WillCaraos]

Earl is so ahead of his time. Truly a old soul.

[@DawiThumbnails]

Do Danny Brown next.

[@remonhidding]

Yes.

[@JordansConcept]

Who?

[@shabibmahab]

How do you get past that aboriginal voice

[@DawiThumbnails]

shabibmahab his music is insanely great and his voice sells it.

[@ye6102]

That'd be great

[@In.New.York.I.Milly.Rock.]

Wow, what a collab!

[@Rockstar_chainz]

Great video!

[@swamidesperado8075]

What's the beat that comes on after min, edit: it’s acid eyes

[@Lexpionage]

audio doubling error at 1:50

[@strawberryjpeg6000]

This is my favourite channel

[@michael-fw3vz]

Look at you making big moves! Congrats!

[@meandthebois8922]

This isn’t the DiCaprio 2 review melon!

[@jackpeterson305]

Lmao

[@ManniLive]

No

[@sleeplessinflatland]

The Best Teeth in the Game!!

[@ratchapel8974]

Ever seen Anderson paak?

[@CasperTheGhost64]

Thanks for the video. Very informative.

[@mroverkill9612]

Wow this gotta be the best feature of this year!

[@stonedzebra420]

I already know this whole story because i grew up with this music and was a kid when this was going down but I'm going to watch this anyway because the Melon Man is narrarating it

[@AceofCoins7]

StonedZebra 666 well done

[@andoversandlot8491]

His mom sounds like the parent that makes a kid rebellious 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@aleco678]

Definitely had an effect on his intelligence though

[@rileymckenzie6276]

i love all earls projects

[@marselmusic]

this was an awesome video on Earl.