J. Cole - The Off-Season FIRST REACTION/REVIEW

[@rhysnewbury2411]

1:02 - 95 . s o u t h 4:09 - a m a r i 6:41 - m y . l i f e 11:01 - a p p l y i n g . p r e s s u r e 13:47 - p u n c h i n ' . t h e . c l o c k 16:24 - 100 . m i l ' 19:53 - p r i d e . i s . t h e . d e v i l 23:00 - l e t . g o . m y . h a n d i n t e r l u d e (already heard) t h e . c l i m b . b a c k (already heard) 26:08 - c l o s e 27:37 - h u n g e r . o n . h i l l . s i d e

[@sarsfien8625]

W comment

[@treycooper8659]

G.O.A.T

[@clkgtr12]

My boi fast ty

[@ayevisualz8726]

Real one 💯

[@beaboutlove]

W

[@JonDenton]

You guys inspire me to get better at this. Love this vid

[@ryanrukezo1260]

Real recognize real

[@alexlaskin7926]

Respect

[@dionb7584]

The only two reaction channels that I'm subbed to on Patreon

[@thedarktruthcometolight404]

No bullshit bro i love your channel been following for a while now. You really appreciate bars

[@farishalilcevic3449]

real recognize real

[@revolution55125]

Cole brings out the best in 21

[@jorgieboii7672]

Right!?

[@gsegarra21]

Agree 21 always goes insane with Cole at his side

[@mikelandey]

The beat reminded me of the beat on “a lot” too and I think it was a perfect fit for him as well.

[@stealthkbd]

You guys, Lost and Vegas, and Jon Denton are the GOAT hiphop reaction channels. You catch / decode all the right bars, and let the song ride when it feels right. Perfect balance everytime.

[@xalanx22]

Facts that’s the big 3 of rap reactions IMO

[@boopboop6164]

lawtwinz too

[@WorIdwideMillionaire]

Don’t forget about Shawn Cee 🤝

[@taesparksloadb5238]

Doc Rich too, and Dontai

[@hype1187]

and mallory bros

[@dontbelievethehype41]

never seen Prince so happy

[@StudioYT6ix]

jus wait till CLB

[@farhanhafiz1924]

@@StudioYT6ix yo what is that? my bad I have no idea

[@StudioYT6ix]

@@farhanhafiz1924 Certified lover boy - drake album

[@farhanhafiz1924]

@@StudioYT6ix oh cool.

[@matiasgreene8437]

It’s the evolution of his sound that makes this album special. He was saying that he was getting to comfortable with his sound and so I liked how he did new flows and shit on this album

[@titan2k928]

Exactly and most people hating on the album haven’t been on this journey with cole, seeing his sound change, and have no context. Thats why context matters some times

[@Dom_Poesía]

@@titan2k928 They also just don’t know what they’re talking about and don’t have the ability to actually break down bars. Most people just listen to the song for the beat tbh. Especially this new generation

[@matiasgreene8437]

@@Dom_Poesía Yeah fax. A handful of Cole fans listen to jus the flow and beat but I get it a lot of the time he just says shit that is just simply hard to understand.

[@akwardninja42]

“Some drake Marvins room start playing” 😂😂😂

[@loganroutien6677]

Fr shit was funny

[@mch-223]

Yo this 21 verse might be his best verse ever that shit was really nice

[@3dxn]

Facts

[@easymoney2320]

Facta bro. Shit I got so gassed I stood up and started doing jumping jacks.

[@JulianJamesProd.]

He been had verses like this, yall sleeping on my boy 21

[@jackhack2167]

And MalloryBros

[@andychristian2195]

@@easymoney2320 my guuuuy hahaha

[@turnthonkee]

idk if anyone else caught this already, but on Let Go My Hand, the: "world's so used to instant grata...fication" is a double entendre on him calmly taking a second to finish the bar, potentially boring or upsetting listeners that are inpatient (used to instant gratification)

[@goattalk2697]

That’s right, straight bar from Cole 🔥

[@aaronjoseph517]

Hunger on hillside instrumental and cole's rhyme scheme is so cold man, I have it on repeat

[@cktam1109]

“Jay-Z might be on it bro” 🤣

[@bignibba2169]

😂😂

[@jayzfreshx3]

It was believable cause he talk about jay z and 21 savage in middle child

[@daledenton2391]

I’m cryin 🤣🤣🤣

[@kingj.4432]

31:46 „no judgment at all“ 😂😂😂 man i love this reaction so much man, by far the best and most enjoyable of all of em

[@svensevens]

I Love the way you brothers dissect the lyrics and explain the embedded significance for simple people like myself. You are both immensely gifted lyricist translators, endowed with the art of dissecting the artists' secretly hidden hieroglyphic poetry in a form relatable to me and my ignorance. I'll follow you both with joy. Thanks for enlightening my soul. Peace brothers.

[@gronk2002]

my man broke out the thesaurus for this one

[@pez_the_person]

Very well put

[@ka7120]

Beat on "pride is the devil" goes crazy. Anime floated on the same shit with "Can't Decide" too. Dope reaction as per 💯

[@xteven-11]

12:28 that bar about Big Boss and the Hideo Kojima and the sneaking 🤯😱🥶

[@OFmir666]

Bro so many reactors miss that bar

[@BonsaiBoi01]

Realizing this months later, Cole is a genius this deserves to be AOTY

[@kking6084]

Dope ass bar

[@GutsWithGlasses]

I love how you man break down and explain bars man, adds so much perspective

[@evg0708]

This album felt like a 12 track version of his old 20 track long mixtapes. Brought me back to those days. Like if he released a 12 track mixtape where he is now in his career, this album is what it would sound like. 🔥.

[@JamesBond-mc2mx]

Thisssss. Imagine 8 more tracks of this quality...Took me back to mixtapes days

[@skeetersmcgavin2332]

I miss that shit man when it seemed like Cole was dropping something every couple months. Especially around the born sinner era with the truly yours', any given Sundays and first revenge of the dreamers. Underated shit right there mane!

[@leelingpalance5668]

This album is INSANE!!!

[@wflows5779]

MAN YOU MAKING ME WATCH THIS 2:44 am, was about to close out on my phone but that notification hit different!! 👀 🥰🔥

[@alymohamed9025]

Ay we in the same time zone bro😂

[@7oprak.02]

Yes we out here😂

[@E1an85]

3:34am over here right now :D

[@Gen7486]

3am in the UK rn 🏆 COLEWORLD

[@studiorose11]

Where y’all at

[@PH03NXHDFYeah]

31:42 is still my favorite moment from this video, every time I come back to it.

[@blueknightcraze6766]

17:30 “I can” *editors note*....He couldnt 😂😂

[@alexandermaldonado7467]

Punching the the clock is low-key my favorite song

[@blayz108]

y’all and shawn cee are the goats of actually talking about the music instead of just getting hype

[@BonesWasTaken11]

add 'lost in vegas' to the list

[@macklemore2842]

truthing rn, such good voices for music input

[@nickbaker8974]

@@BonesWasTaken11 and jon denton

[@studiorose11]

Yoooo facts. I’m a little lyric illiterate sometimes depending on the song and artist. And I’ll dead need this shit to fully appreciate it. Some people will just yell and I’m like wait I missed it 😂

[@skankhunt-bd4zv]

I agree but Shawn just completely dismissed or ignored most the BARS that Cole was spitting, These dude's legit catching on to shit while also vibing with the music, Shawn always like "Well whats he really even saying tho" My dude did an excellent job at making the album seem like a snoozefest. Like the point of this one is showcasing his skills, And these cats right here actually appreciating that.

[@sahilchakrabarti2252]

J COLE IS BACK

[@sloppymelon445]

i love the unlisted features, hearing lil baby on pride is the devil was one of the craziest things I've heard

[@setclearboundaries9184]

Y'all are the best at breaking these raps down & catching most if not all the bars. Been watching y'all for a couple of years.....always putting me & others on game. Thank you!

[@BlueEyeLife]

Man, ya'll are great at analyzing lyrics. I could hear a song a dozen times and never notice something so simple, but ya'll always catch it. One of the best reaction/review channels on YT, keep doing your thing.

[@amarmann8341]

I didn't really enjoy the album but watching you guys vibe to it made me enjoy it more. Love your vids as ever

[@GutsWithGlasses]

The 21 Savage entry gave me goosebumps bro on God 😭 artists need to normalise hiding feature on their trackists

[@mxrijx]

Cole really be on some Em shit, his energy reminds me of Kamikaze

[@skyblaze1134]

I know its a long shot but id love to see yall reaction to Mac Millers Delusional Thomas since yall did most of his projects...it just be something different and interesting the bars are crazy and earl sweatshirt had alot of influence on the project..please no other reactors will do it.

[@SubzeroWeather]

Applying pressure is so fire, that Hideo Kojima,/Metal Gear Solid line had me doing backflips

[@E1an85]

you guys are by far the best reactors...period...and i do know about shaq, SK and all the others....BIG LOVE from germany, keep up the good work!

[@theoptimist8110]

I recently discovered J Cole and playing his music on repeat since. Man, how many more jewels are out there and we don't even know. Most of them are not even signed or even have the exposure. 😢 But that makes me also happy because that means there's a lot of new cool music to discover.

[@emmanuelmolina3169]

Easily my fav reactors on here. Keep doing y'all thing

[@diegovasquez8829]

They make me like the albums more.

[@helpsloan]

Y’all needa react to the album, Let the Sun Talk by Mavi, bro legitimately has one of the strongest pens in the game and his sound choice is so tasteful and unique, you guys really need to peep that album

[@kacper278]

insane project

[@ee-di4mp]

I like the album. It's very good. I always feel about J Cole the same way I felt about Common. When we were kids in Chicago we always used to say if he had a great producer he be the biggest rapper ever. The production is pretty cool but J Cole is an incredibly produced album away from being the greatest ever. I seldom say this but he needs a Dre a Puffy or an Eric B. I know he produces as well, but sometimes other people can hear your shine better than you do. I hope one day he just lets it go and let's someone else throw him an aleioop.

[@alexandermaldonado7467]

I love that fact they used style p chorus from his my life song

[@matheusmalerbo]

Thanks for the videos guys, im from Brazil and im big fan of videos like this, made me understand the lyrics more than just read the translate. This album is fire!

[@phothewin6019]

Always appreciate how you guys stop to talk about important bars and give explanations and your own interpretations and observations 🙏

[@jmckenzie1099]

You guys were killing me all review😂

[@yuhyoink]

this is why i love this channel. Learning more about music because u guys are just too damn smart !!!

[@treyaustin5781]

Got the patreon cuz I had to see more! Much love guys

[@Trussme96]

Nobody peeped that Kojima/Tippy Toe bar on Applying Pressure. I just screamed like a madman when I booked it.

[@JazzzyChef]

The way he delivered it was crazy too !

[@skeetersmcgavin2332]

@@JazzzyChef lmao i can't get that bar and cadence/delivery outta my head

[@firebagel2936]

Dam u guys are goats. Only 3 mins in and you caught a bar that went way over my head. So much fuckin talent.

[@Chimezie]

Haven’t even listened to the album yet but I’m gonna watch this lol

[@cachetburton9229]

Cole 🌎 and we just living in it album is so 🔥literally have no words so proud of him

[@alexk.35]

Best music reaction channel on YT. Been watching since your CARE FOR ME - Saba reaction. This album hella good too EDIT: Also wanted to thank you guys. I watch all your reactions whether I know the artist/album or not, so you guys have introduced me to so much good music.

[@gabbwebster4437]

My favoutite aspect of this chanel is that whatever video ur watching there are always thousands like for less than 10 dislikes

[@daledenton2391]

1 minute into the vid already liked it, been waiting on y’all!

[@rectifiedspirit]

Best reaction to this album. Subscribed.

[@nmteza]

always find myself comin back to your videos well done

[@vickjr98]

Man I love these niggas! Always catching the wordplay and double entendres

[@aXeL-qr9xs]

I had the same reaction to 21s verse in my life. I never really listen to 21 but I always loved the song a lot and I like to think of these two songs as sisters, two sides of the same coin. except in my life you can really hear how this man has improved in terms of his writing. You can tell that Cole has been giving him a lot of pointers and I really enjoyed his verse on this shit and I never listen to 21

[@hzadventures]

Yeah as soon as I heard my life I stopped listened to A lot and then to my life again. They go perfect back to back🔥🔥🔥

[@aXeL-qr9xs]

@@hzadventures I’m pretty sure it’s the same sample

[@Verrrrao]

the russ bar crazy

[@Basicinfo404]

Started to follow you guys since i saw you made a reaction to more Mac Miller albums than any other KZbinr. Another insane work,good job guys!

[@djjoa2351]

I love your videos, keep goinggg

[@GutsWithGlasses]

i love you man's reactions to J Cole

[@victorosunro8453]

Been waiting for this😤😤😤

[@felixHamiltonfhbison]

The hand off!, was offffff!!!! the chain! To the masses, that's what's amazing to everyone. And if you don't get it, well, you don't and will never get it.

[@aXeL-qr9xs]

In 100 mill you said you recognize this flow I thought the same thing. At one point in the song it reminded me of “I roll with some fiends, I love them to death” from middle child and I was like “oh that’s why this sounds familiar”

[@jasonjohnson4976]

New a boogie track and that nicki song with weezy and drizzy Great reaction ❤️

[@jonboybeats4401]

Been waiting on you guys all day 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@eclippz]

I was hype for the record but more hype for y'alls reaction bruh fr

[@giftokeze4926]

Factss to this

[@bignibba2169]

Yessuurr😂

[@matheusizzo5652]

Best part of my day. You guys ruled that shit. As we say here in BRAZIL: AULAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Speech, guys. OFF-SEASON. COLE WORLD. AOTY.

[@theprogameb2578]

Thank you I’ve been refreshing the page to see this video

[@leelingpalance5668]

Damn..you guys & King Blitz know yall shyt!!!

[@jessegoad9302]

Idk why I just noticed, but I can’t be the only one that peeped the puma jacket🤣 good thing to wear when listening to Cole

[@FinesseMagic]

LETS FUCKING GO. VIBEVILLA ALL DAY.

[@Groovy_ish]

My favorite reaction page

[@conorbril1345]

vibevilla always the go to when a heat album come out

[@sleepyalvaro]

I was waiting for this video more than the actual album

[@giftokeze4926]

FRRR 😭 because they always add a whole new perspective to the album/song

[@matsy503]

i just love your energy

[@BirdBrain22]

Really wish there was a Jid feature. Think he would've been perfect on Punchin The Clock

[@dariussharma4074]

Great reaction, can you guys do a throw back and review tpab

[@ghostcub2228]

dude you're on key with that dead presidents sample in hunger on hillside

[@rolla213]

WE HERE!!! Great reaction fam

[@unsolve9162]

Pride is the devil has the exact same melody/sample as can’t decide by Amine off limbo. Apparently it’s the same producer too. Don’t know why they decided to do that tho

[@robertelizondo4499]

“ Let go my hand “ is def 3k inspired

[@uchihaGrim1]

Only reaction I be waiting fooooor!

[@jacobmartin2458]

He is talking about drake in the last song and also when he says the Michael b Jordan line it’s a reference to drakes earlier line about other rappers girls could be taken by Michael b Jordan

[@kking6084]

That metal gear solid bar is too dope

[@MaxRosewater]

LETS GO VIBE VILLA HERE I been waiting haha

[@antoalex5732]

Exactly the people I wanted to react to this. 😎

[@Onestrandedperson]

THE ONLY REACTION THAT MATTERS

[@refillz5281]

Hunger on Hillside would've been so much more fire with Hov and Kanye on it 🔥🔥🔥

[@thedarktruthcometolight404]

Deff Kanye

[@desmondlouden4295]

I been waiting for y’all to drop this reaction💯💯💯

[@warchief5577]

I hate how NO ONE recognized that Cole SAMPLED Aminè ‘s hit song “can’t decide” in Pride is the devil. Both ways it’s a W for Aminè

[@gabriel_phipps971]

Gotta be the hardest start to an album!

[@lucianocruz8345]

This is nothing compared to Amen (Cyhi), Dark Fantasy (Kanye) or Tuscan Leather (Drake)

[@hereaioan3379]

I really found it weak as a sound choice..he always had amazing intro’s but these is my least favorite ..its like one of hes old mixtape intros only in cdq…im not talking about lyrics or content..just sound wise..

[@vickjr98]

The way these niggas catch bars 🔥🔥🔥 dope reaction

[@TayLeones]

thats bas on the background vocals for those tracks yall was wondering on

[@masknorth3917]

all fan´s of NBA or basquekball catch the reference of wesbrook. amazing!

[@jackreacher5481]

I think the production was on point on this one .

[@martim8282]

Here we go !!!

[@DareiusTucker]

When he said “these niggas whips are behind closed doors, can’t pay the lease” it’s an allusion to how if you can’t keep up payments most keep the car inside the garage “behind closed doors” so they can’t get repo’d.

[@PluginYami]

Dude on left realized the flow was similar to Middle child on 16:31

[@illogic81]

Such a Classic album and a classic reaction video, mad props to yall fellas💯

[@ytusabe]

been waiting for this!!!!!

[@erickmanzo5870]

Been waiting all day for this ! 🔥