"Vultures 1" by Ye & Ty Dolla $ign: Complete Analysis

[@professorskye]

My Thoughts on Anthony Fantano’s Vulture takes: I’ve gotten quite a few questions on this, so here are my answers…(numbered, in case you want to respond in a specific and respectful way and have a dialogue about this rather interesting moment in internet music criticism) 1. I appreciate all the praise that my video has received, I really do. I’m super proud of my work, but please do not consider me to be the “anti-Fantano.” If you have ever harassed him then please do not support me! 2. His non-review was totally justified, especially given the size of his channel and the reach of his voice. 3. What he said took guts. I know it got him clicks as well, but that is a lot of grief for a few clicks. Dude is so popular he could do a Venga Boys tier list and get more clicks than I get in an entire year, so I think it is genuinely an attempt to “stand on business” as another music KZbinr might say. 4. I still don’t know if I acted in a morally responsible way in releasing this video and it has caused me many hours of sleep. I am trying to walk a tightrope of nuance, which is super thin (See #5). I don’t blame anyone who decides not to take that risk. The amount of “Fuck Fantano” comments I got and other comments that praised me while downplaying antisemitism tells me that maybe the nuance didn’t work out for me. 5. Is it possible to support Kanye West the Human and Artist without enabling Kanye West the dangerous person with serious mental health issues? I *think* the answer is yes, but the jury is definitely still out. If Fantano says No, then who can blame him? 6. (Imagine me under a sheet with mascara running down my face screaming “Leave Anthony Alonnnnne!”) 7. Fantano is absolutely out of his mind calling “Back to Me” mid and way too fixated on mixing levels, but you know, I wouldn’t insult him personally because of that. Seriously, what is up with that? 8. People bringing up his personal life are like, very, very very uncool and out of pocket, as you kids say. I don’t know anything about his personal life because he hasn’t told me anything about his personal life. 9. Although I praised the album a lot, I also tried to say many of the very same things that he said about Ye. I do not think that Ye should be let off the hook for his hate speech or the terrible people around him. I do think he is a rather pathetic figure on this album and I said so in my review. I just also think that he is the greatest living artist. See #5

[@yanfraanje1294]

Bravo, personally I choose not to tap into this album (I listened to a couple of songs). However, I think the answer to the question you raise under #5 is yes. Claire Dederer wrote an interesting book about this. It's called 'Monsters, a fan's dilemma'.

[@rhemalinder]

Like your "sponsors" on this video, I appreciate your call to diffuse poor Fantano's impossible position. I think Kanye is self aware and poetically honest, in his greater moments. The issues with with mother (ala Jason Voorhees) have plagued generations and stumped the greatest minds (Freud, Oedipus Rex). I read this as a sad album, a dirge, and a self-authored posthumous autopsy. Jesus told the greater masses who only wanted free bread and fish "eat my flesh and drink my blood or F--- off!". By calling the album "vultures" Ye is asking for true believers that will consume him/his work. Sad and deep, but not frivolous. Thank you for your analysis!

[@Iwatoda_Dorm]

I absolutely appreciate your approach to this- even if I haven't watched the video yet~ I decided to keep my mouth shut on Anthony's video due to the touchy nature of the subject but I completely agree that It's completely fine for him to have done that. No agenda is pushed that his viewers have to follow, it was solely his decision likely based on ethics and business. Going on to mention the album WITHOUT the politics surrounding it is... it already sounds dumb just like that xD Now, i'd love to see what your thought's were!

[@jeffersontom8716]

holy cringe bro stop posting

[@thomast.4966]

Professor, let's not forget the kind of content Fantano creates and the humor he uses. He shaped his audience in a certain way, so there's no reason to expect anything other than the treatment he's receiving. He uses toxic humor all of the time, his audience is young and terminally online, so they will go after him the same way he goes after them on his streams and Twitter. Also you can't really erase all the stuff you did on the internet, and unfortunately for him, Fantano has plenty of instances where he didn't practice what he's preaching now, so the hypocrisy can't be ignored. I guess be happy for all of the engagement he's getting? Surely he'll profit greatly from the attention.

[@gabehere]

Your outrageous opinion on Late Registration never fails to offend me. AVAA.

[@Pasicho]

At about 21 mins when you talked about the album cover couldn’t help thinking about the Life of Pablo album cover. The question of which one is finally answered. Kanye has fully accepted his sex addiction. Which is insane because he sounds miserable and preachy whenever he talks about it in interviews.

[@ArmLegLegArmHead47]

Yep, full indulgence after trying his hardest to be a "reformed Christian". Atleast he’s honest

[@houragents5490]

​@M.Dot47 Interesting. He had his family but lost it in the divorce. After that, he went full tilt in the other extreme.

[@otterdonnelly9959]

Even on the album he is still conflicted. “They gave us the porn, since the day we was born.” This is definitely more sexually explicit than Yeezus or TLOP.

[@peculiar3529]

I think this is just the vibe of the first Volume. Like there’s still conflict with beg forgiveness following many progressively over the top sexual driven tracks

[@joan3422]

Damn we got to see Kanye become the villain and embrace it. Darth Vader Energy

[@taviupnext]

Every year or so I stumble upon a special channel that I feel extra blessed to exist at the same time as… this is that.

[@taviupnext]

AS BAD AS REMOTE CONTROL?? (AVAA)

[@OArthurFeital]

The difference it makes when the content is created by a literal professor with great media literacy. Special, special KZbinr. Keep it Skye, amazing work as always

[@Jay-pd9kc]

Barry bonds best on his first three albums is insane. I do appreciate your insight on this album because you are right about the themes and vibe of the album

[@joshwhite5730]

This is one of the best analysises I have ever heard for an album I will not bother to listen to

[@iskra9022]

Loved your analysis, thank you for the video. Beg Forgiveness is my favorite, the ending is so raw and emotional, I couldn't help but tear up the first time - especially with Good (Don't Die) just after. "I'm still waking with murder on my mind" made me think of I Thought About Killing You, so I definitely think he's talking to himself still.

[@Amaling]

So glad you bring up the issue with horror movies, where the biggest horror is how horrifically depicted mental illness is. The amount of damage horror movies, IPs, and related media portrayals have had on say those with dissociative identity disorder, is beyond description.

[@max.a.trillion3217]

maybe the only interesting point in this whole video. I mean he did miss out on some aspects related to heros/villains, black metal aesthetics.

[@floppydysk]

I havent been able to watch this video yet, but that's a gross oversimplification. You talk about "horror movies", as if it's some monolithic empire. I won't deny that horror has had harmful representations of mental health over the years... particularly directors that fixate on it like M Night Shyamalan... but it isn't horror which exudes these harmful stereotypes. It is just an extension of harmful views by particular artists, not the format of art itself. To go even further, as a mentally ill and neurodivergent person, I believe the existence of horror is a positive for those who suffer from mental struggles. Horror, very specifically, was a crucial aspect of me coming to terms with myself as I grew up. Teaching me that it's okay to have dark thoughts, and that there's even beauty in that. Like I said, I havent watched the review yet. But I think its flat out wrong to say horror is explicitly harmful to those who struggle with mental health. Horror media saved my life.

[@Amaling]

@@floppydyskthank you so much for this insight. Ultimately, I still think horror movies overall* have been a net negative on PR of those with more severe mental health illnesses, but it’s nice to know that they can have such profoundly positive impacts as well

[@davidcamp1231]

What a bunch of bullshit

[@FrancoisDressler]

Bad horror movies, sure.

[@simphiwemalinga5869]

Peak analysis 👍. Love your videos all the way from South Africa 🇿🇦.

[@rubberbulletza]

"Me too" from SouthrA🎉

[@henrymarr974]

AVAA was looking forward to hearing you over anybody else talk about this project! You didn’t disappoint

[@dpgwalter]

This is honestly the single best review of any media I've ever watched on this whole website. You managed to get all the random thought nuggets I've been trying (and mostly failing) to convey to my friends on why I still think Kanye is great even though I also think he did some horrible things, so thank you for that. This video gave me a much greater understanding of a lot of the symbolism on the album, whether implied or otherwise, especially around the cover and the Jason mask. I do wanna mention that in King I think the "Crazy, Bipolar, Antisemite" line is meant to be read as a quotation, as a reference to what people and the media have said about / portrayed him as. He seems to not see himself as bipolar anymore, and I'm sure if you ask him if he's antisemitic (even in 2022 when his opinions were likely a lot more turbulent) he would tell you he's not, "_but_...". So I think it's more of a "you call me all these things to destroy me, and yet I'm still here", rather than full on admittance. One thing I found interesting though is that you talk about the Jewish conspiracies as the ultimate evil in both this video and the one on Talking, but you kind of just say it is the worst thing you can do a couple times and never reason about it. I'm not saying this to disagree at all, but it comes off a bit disjointed how you have albums and anecdotes to back up pretty much every claim you make in these videos, but this specific point is always just left at the surface level. I will admit I'm not super versed on the channel lore so it might have been explained prior, but I think it might be worth mentioning the inevitable next time it comes up in relation to Ye. But again, I agree with your sentiment, just think it might be worth talking about a bit to substantiate it. AVAA for real, fantastic analysis. Thank you.

[@professorskye]

thanks for the kind words. I make it more specific in my Westside Gunn review I linked to in Talking, but you are right, I should repeat the main points to make it more clear.

[@ThaAlfaMale]

You’ve become similar to what prime/earlier fantano used to feel like. Brilliant stuff. Keep up the great work.

[@regalCsh]

fantano was never on his level

[@bobbibop8980]

When do you consider fantano was at his prime? I've followed him since 2009 and don't feel like he's changed his style up much the entire time

[@TommyTom21]

@@bobbibop8980 His thatistheplan era was a pretty big change but other than that, yeah, his main channel is pretty consistent.

[@lorenzo1425]

@regalCsh to be fair there's only like 2 or 3 channels I know of that are at this level of critique, the kinds of connections & synthesis with other media is on another level

[@christiansabharwal1654]

really? i dont see the similarity to draw a consparison tbh

[@AndrewAmbroseLee]

I think something you’ve identified that really resonated with me is how the joy of listening to Ye in the same communal way we used to is gone, even if a lot of brilliant awesome moments remain and there’s still a lot for us to chew on artistically. I truly appreciated these three essays, 1) because it showcases your own Kanye-like artistry in how you are following your own muse in what you want to talk about and how you want to run your channel 2) but how you measure that with caution, humility to different perspectives, thoughtfulness, and compassion for those with different lived experiences. You go deeper than simply separating art and artist, and I love how these essays and your views update when you get new information or a new perspective, which is why I do consider you one of the KZbin GOATs, a respite from the reactionary industry complex that even the best KZbinrs fall pray to. AAVA

[@professorskye]

than you, Andrew Ambrose

[@Jaym1223]

Gotta wait 18 hours for this 😭😭

[@ddd1234ify]

It’s time

[@federicocarrozzo3423]

Bringing up L.F Cèline and Pascal in a Kanye review was so unexpected but yet so appreciated. Love the way you balanced your analysis and how u culturally articulating references, support from Italy 🫡

[@Justinmeatybonds]

It’s been tough not having my bros to talk about this album with. They’ve moved onto other music since the TLOP and Wyoming days. But we’ll always have that. AVAA

[@crazyquest7851]

This review was so amazing, I have never watched a review like this before and while I came for Kanye, I stayed for Kanye but I also stayed for you because you are so insightful and funny. You definitely earned a fan here!

[@cheetoman42]

AVAA. Your takes are so carefully considered and I’ll say super welcome in any hip hop/rap spaces. Professor Skye for the culture!!!

[@b-boycastertroy]

Goofy ☝️

[@cheetoman42]

@@b-boycastertroy yeah aight 🤣🤣🖕🏽

[@cheetoman42]

@@b-boycastertroy sock ya madda

[@otterdonnelly9959]

Late Registration slander and Barry Bonds being the best song in the Dropout Trilogy is nasty work though.

[@cheetoman42]

@@b-boycastertroy idc smd

[@skiu_skiu]

So excited to see your take on the art! On first listen, this album seems to be bursts of seriousness covered by moments of comedy. The tone is so “Un-Yeezy” it is like no other Kanye album

[@FrancoisDressler]

Kanye's albums, for the most part, have always been sprinkled with humour.

[@FlumpVump]

AVAA, I’ve been subscribed to your channel for a few months but this is the first video that’s made me comment. I really appreciate both your meticulous untangling of the circumstances surrounding this release and your own personal anecdotes that add a level of authenticity and investment that has been missing from music criticism for a long time. Thank you for the work you did on this video and your past uploads; I’ll be tuning in much more often in the future!

[@hairybug3833]

this immediately became my fav essay you've done right when kirk van houten was name dropped

[@TTTTTTTTT853]

Vultures to me is about the sheer focus, putting morals aside, putting purposes aside, just about competition, triumph, and winning. It’s actually like a sense of actualisation where you got the setting up right, and now you just need to achieve it, do the dirty work. If you heard some of the late 2022 leaks of Kanye, it’s spiritual, and the transition from the deep spiritual purposeful sound to Vultures shows just this, putting morals aside and making it. AVAA

[@ravecaron5351]

Superb analysis. The viewpoints on Ye as a human, and the collective mourning many fans feel, resonates with me so much. Even donda felt like a mourning, when Never Abandon your Family was released, I heard pain, but also vengeance, rebirth, and even threat. Production was spectalular as always, vocals were meh, and my overall digestion of the album was: chaos, insanity, ego, immortality, and above all, a regression and immaturity. It felt like the production holiness of Ye passed on to a 17 year old male teenager. Vengeful, Sexual, Paradoxial, Rebellious, Humorous, and Youthful.

[@BelzertheRippler]

A little story about the Rippler. At a party, friend & I were talking about 2023. I realized, my purpose in 2023 was bringing ripples into the world. I work in the affordable housing/counseling space. I have created many ripples last year (clients purchasing homes, accessing resources, communities growing/developing, etc.) My friend joked I’m the Rippler. A wanna-be evil villain. With an evil voice: “hehehe. I’m sending ripples out into the world!” Citizens say “Yea it’s actually making life better. Keep doing it” And I’m crushed as a villain. This story was probably funnier in person 😂 Interesting it sort of is in line with what you’re saying about Ye and Batman though!

[@professorskye]

oh, its "rippLer" not "ripper" Sorry!

[@BelzertheRippler]

@@professorskye haha! No worries!

[@ademolly1]

I listened to this whilst ill in bsd fallong asleep. Gave me the weirdest dreams. Thank you!

[@johns41]

Thank you for engaging with Kanye’s antisemitism and hate on a deeper level. I feel that most of his fans have a similar feeling but have a hard time articulating it. “Seriously not literally vs literally not seriously” was a great way to frame it.

[@devindavis6766]

The most anticipated review I have had for this album. Thank you Professor Skye

[@ethanmcguirecollins]

AVAA Skye! Excellent analysis. As far as the singing Roxanne like that: I’m positive it’s a reference to Walter Hill’s movie ‘48 Hrs;’ the introduction to Eddie Murphy’s characters. Lots of movie references on this album.

[@EvEvEvE.]

AVAA Actually the choir on carnival are Italian, they recorded it while Ye was there

[@electricman68]

What does Avaa mean?

[@EvEvEvE.]

@@electricman68 Awesome Video As Always !

[@electricman68]

@@EvEvEvE. thank you.

[@bnorwood57]

The world is so fortunate to have people like you. Sitting for what is right.

[@alchemist_ad]

Didn’t vibe with this at the beginning but liked this review and enjoyed your insights

[@lucasferreira9059]

I listened to it at first and of course some of the songs are so good, damn Carnival made me jump so much. But i felt bad, heavy, after listening to the whole album, and I didn't know exactly why. Your thoughts helped get myself clear why it just felt like something was off. It's clear he's in a bad place right now. But what's more appealing about Kanye is that his artistry just speaks, it connects to me, is relating in some points, even if i'm not a recently divorced dude. Guess that's what art is supposed to be. Hope he can heal, i don't believe he is a bad person, quite the opposite, to be honest. But anyways he's clearly vulnerable and miserable right now, and i think that's one of the times when art gets the most powerful.

[@julius48268]

I hope ye watches this

[@schoolboylore9794]

Just watched the introduction, completely agree with your take, beautifully exposed

[@kyantaylor87]

I value your channel immensely.

[@drntv8075]

Young aspring musician really inspired by ur album anaylsis u make albums feel important and really dig deep to understand the themes something i love hearing never stop

[@jasonmccullar2770]

This first minute opening! ❤ 👏🏾

[@TG3Podcast]

BIG TITULAR MOVIE FRANCHISES DONT JUST FALL OUT THE SKY YOU KNOW

[@gabehere]

ASK HOW I KNOW

[@smellslikeus]

He can't stop winning.

[@FergusCarroll]

Loving the video, it would be cool to see a video with a reading list. you always have interesting takes and it would be interesting to see the writers that inspired your takes and way of thinking. 😊

[@drakecooper1592]

Great analysis as always !! Check out The Last Dinner Party - Prelude to Ecstasy

[@brandonwhite4992]

1:03:05 Absolute bars right here, just kept getting better too. If this was a more popular belief, our discourse would be maybe 100x less toxic, and I don't mean saying that Hitler had a few good qualities would make things less toxic. NUANCE is the key. Jesus, thank you for laying that out. AVAA

[@aayushlamsal175]

i’m glad u like barry bonds, it gets a lotta hate and ppl try to say it’s one of kanye’s worst songs but it’s actually super good

[@shrimpscampin]

the general consensus is Graduation would be a 10 if not for Drunk & Hot Girls but I've never heard anything negative about Barry Bonds

[@aayushlamsal175]

@@shrimpscampin that’s what the general consensus used to be i’ve heard that a ton but in recent years i’ve heard so many ppl shit on barry bonds and say it’s boring, google it, i think it’s all these new gen teenage kanye fans who don’t know how much better barry bonds is than a lot of his newer songs

[@aayushlamsal175]

@@shrimpscampin there are tons of posts about ppl not liking barry bonds on reddit from like five years ago

[@MidnightMarauderOW]

First time watching and I think I love this channel perfect analysis of Kanye before you even started the album. I heard you loud and clear very well structured video, I don’t know how you don’t have more subs… Fr but you got one from me!

[@blxxdbvrn]

AVAA. I'd like to take a moment to appreciate this analysis video. You worded in the best and most open-minded way possible. Crazy how you filled it with interesting references here and there and you talk about how artists use streaming as a way to change up their sound kinda like what Ye did with Life of Pablo. Though some disagreement here (about Rowling owning the rights of Hogwarts Legacy from Harry Potter which I fully doubt, it's Warner Bros if I'm correct.) But still, I think you worded the stuff in the best way possible ever.

[@aayushlamsal175]

love this new album but i don’t think i can agree that it’s better than late registration. just the fact that kanye would write his own lyrics and produce almost the entirety of his first three albums just makes those songs very special to me because nowadays u can find reference tracks for a lot of kanye verses like rooga wrote half of kanye’s verse on jesus lord and it just makes it not hit as hadd

[@sasan3196]

Loved hearing your thoughts Agree on basically all points

[@GooglePlusSurvivor]

You have the very best sponsors, Professor. AVAA

[@Jay-pd9kc]

I can tell I don’t agree with your politics but I enjoyed this review and respect your opinions. You had some valid points regarding sports gambling

[@dmitrykalnov3791]

Love your videos. Thanks.

[@Fiveward]

Awesome videos as always just don't fall out the Skye, you know?

[@mysterious_559]

I appreciate this review

[@devindavis6766]

The Jason analogy is super dope.

[@flyingaviator8158]

Watching this after listening to the album 2 days straight . Turns out some tracks are missing on spotify, now Im mad. Good Video as always tho!

[@aug9th1998]

anti-gambling advertisement is hype

[@natepuza]

AVAA - I feel like I've read so many takes about this just being a fun club banger record which it def is but also to me this record has such an obvious arc and narrative that is going over a lot of peoples heads.

[@alwaysknow3356]

AVAA. Enjoyed this analysis. Thoroughly agree with you that Ye is unlikely to be antisemitic and more likely to be suffering from a manic episode (in my view its clear he suffers from mental health episodes which make him prone to gaffes and so on). I actually feel that he is quite a vulnerable person, and when he is interviewed comes across more defensive and childish than anything else. Onto the music...I am not a particular fan and don't rate him as an artist - i find him rather grandiose and not the GOAT he thinks he is. A genius in some ways, perhaps, he has said before that he is a leader and best as a synthesist, bringing collaborators together and knowing how to conduct them. I respect Ye all the more though as JPEGMAFIA (an actual creative genius) loves Kanye and I can feel his influence on some of the choons on this album (such as the chipmunk one). I was pleasantly surprised that I liked Vultures more than i thought and have listened to it twice already. It's catchy. It's pretty good.

[@missrockstarglamazon6846]

If anyone listens to this album it’s friggin Genius! And it’s a grower! I’m glad it’s massive because it didn’t even get the launch and exposure it should have got. The blend and styles is unreal. Never heard anything like to . On top of that you cannot place kayne into any real music group he is Kayne. And at the age of 56 I’ve just really started to get into Kayne. I actually nearly bought one of his tops , never have I ever wanted to buy any music artist apparel and top that off he’s actually a fashion designer too. Kayne is simply Genius! ❤

[@trixbibi]

Professor, is it just because my first language isn't english or "don't die" sounds so much like "Donda"? I feel like the song is about him and also about being a parent and wanting to be alive for your kids, just as much as he would want her to be alive for him. AVAA!

[@ictogon]

As a native english speaker they don't sound similar to me, I would have never made this connection. It's possible though EDIT: I listened to it again, and with how he pronounces it (more like "dont da" than "dont die") I can see what you mean

[@Bryan-vu5fu]

AVAA. I'm immensely grateful that you've given Kanye's complex album and his complex story justice. It's a breath of fresh air that you've done so. I find the lovebombing that white-supremacists have done to Kanye so terrifyingly insidious. How you've connected the Simpson's and Kanye's story is astonishing-I literally put my hand on my mouth when you said that; that's how incredible I thought that connection was. And your conscious inability/struggle to not enjoy this album purely as a work of art (as well as R. Kelly's) makes me think inward and really think of the choices I make and have made. What an excellent, excellent, excellent video.

[@tommywasabi7702]

LOVE YOU PROFESSOR

[@zaadus112]

i'm sorry to anyone who has or is going through pain or suffering because of Ye. believe me, if it was any other artist making that same music, i would listen to them instead in a heartbeat. (AVAA)

[@fizz2407]

carnival is probably my favorite because of the carti verse. by no means is carti is the greatest artist of all time but he is my favorite of all time AVAA

[@sketchesoharlem]

AVAA - I've been listening thinking to myself, "I need to watch more of this guys videos" and then you said what you said about Remote Control....LOL still gonna watch your stuff though. I appreciate your nuance, looking forward to more of your content.

[@adamtrott78]

This was AMAZING

[@CensoredStudios]

Absolutely brilliant review. I need to hone my thoughts. Subscribed

[@zakariahmardon5702]

great work loved your analysis. very discerning.

[@anton2956]

never married but i lived with an ex and i am shocked at how relatable your recently divorced life vibe was to that point in my life.. men lol

[@taimoenoa4926]

Pretty sure on the song King, when Kanye says “crazy, bipolar, anitimite” he is alluding to the click bate article headlines that are bestowed upon himself and he is not labelling himself. Hence why he follows this with “they thought, headlines was my Kryptonite. Then when he follows with "I’m still the King”. This must be a reference to the Sword of Damocles which is a symbol used in the video for the song Power but is also an alternative album art cover for my dark twisted fantasy. The sword dangling over his head are the media, the headlines, his shadow self, ex wife those who condemn Kanye with impunity etc etc etc but also it’s like f you I’m still the King.

[@lepetitmort1150]

exactly!!! dude, i swear a lot of these people hating on ye and this album are goofballs!!! 😅

[@rakeemkoroma2398]

great take, reading your thoughts made me think of a crown of thorns, not comparing Ye to jesus, despite yeezus popping in my head, but with Ye being crucified by the media with all these headlines, he wears the remarks of his enemies as a crown, that though it may cause pain (blackballing) but he’s still the king nevertheless

[@heitorphoddah13571]

AVAA i have come to the conclusion that there is no way i could get more or as fulfilled listening to the album than i do just listening to you talking about it, so i won't (at least for a while)

[@JiyanSheppard]

AVAA, anyone who missed the first 10 minutes missed something important!

[@catalinharat3794]

I love the review but the take on Late registration was crazy.

[@mrcela0150]

Just wanted to comment that this is an absolutely incredible analysis and expertly put into words a lot of my confused thoughts and feelings about the album.

[@peterlovegood3361]

AVAA Problematic is his greatest song since Ghost Town in my opinion

[@Hosana382]

FYI; the "Roxanne" part in the song Paid that Ye sings is a interpolation of Eddie Murphy singing Roxanne from the movie 48hrs.

[@SoulSearch11110]

Facts..

[@natepuza]

wow good catch

[@Bklynbound]

Great work! I love the character breakdown and your willingness to be empathetic and highly critical. As someone that has experienced fatherhood , divorce and dating in his 40’s your analysis can’t get any better. Kirk Van Houten…

[@CowabungaBreezyTV]

Great video! absolute love your content and your reviews!

[@munkejens]

AVAA I agree back to me is +s-tier. Best song in a long time!

[@27remdog27]

AVAA I want you to do a review of any jodeci album with the same level of attention you give to new Kanye. They are so much more important than most individual R&B singers and it can be argued that Ty dolla sign wouldn’t be the artist he is without their influence.

[@JZUSKASO]

lol that Lived experiences quote is crazy...

[@SoulSearch11110]

This was very thorough!

[@liamobrien6044]

If you have the time, would you ever go back and review the older jpegmafia albums you missed? I would love to hear your thoughts on veteran and ALL MY HEROES ARE CORNBALLS. Thanks!

[@afrizzyy]

Wasn't expecting the Simpsons reference -- subscribed!

[@dremel1982]

Haven’t caught one of these in a while. Let’s go

[@supergiulio12]

Amazing video! I just subscribed to your channel. The algorithm brought me here, sometimes it works ahaha

[@adamtrott78]

God I love “Do It” Not too substantive, but man, ITS A FUCKING BOP

[@FedericoVincenzo]

AVAA, great to hear that you’re listening to Dijon lately. I hope that means that you’ll review Mk.gee’s (his friend and producer) new album hehe

[@Iammoneyman420]

Am i the only one that thinks the cover gives anerican gothic vibes?

[@90triceratops]

Awesome review! I'm new to your channel and I'm gonna check out your previous Ye videos.

[@dayoungchief]

@ 55:22 Did you purposely call him "Spreadie Gibbs"?😂

[@TheoDoypMorris]

Completely agree with all points. Love the way you talk and we have much of the same opinions and knowledge of media lots of fun to watch . Im now a new subscriber !

[@carlosh2050]

another thing about the cover that I noticed is that he looks awkward. His stance and presence gives the vibe that he’s using her to cover his insecurity (purposefully)

[@bryantorresart]

I’ve had this album on repeat! Loved it!

[@EpicGamertje]

Nice! What are your favs?!

[@bryantorresart]

@@EpicGamertje I would say Burn, Beg Forgiveness, and Vultures Havoc Version

[@EayuProuxm]

45:47 That is the Bartleby the Scrivener of black celebrities Quotes only Professor Skye would say. If you didn't know, here's an insufficient summary Bartleby the Scrivener is a short story by Herman Melville (Moby Dick dude) featuring an employee named Bartleby who refuses to do work, when asked why only answering, "I'd prefer not to".

[@disgorgingconsciousness2250]

Hey Professor! AVAA Loved your commentary on Friday the 13th. Awesome to know we've got ourselves a horror buff. Might be a bit of stretch, but id love to see you discuss horror themes in music. Hearing you talk about the Ye and Jason Voorhees thing got me thinking about how that could be an interesting avenue to explore. Its a shame that a lot of that potential limelight is taken up by something that ultimately boils down to antisemitism, feels like such a waste. I guess thats i feel about Ye, a strongly grown apple tree that grows rotten fruit. I hope that makes a semblance of sense. Cheers Prof Skye!

[@cullenjacob5107]

Thank you for actually discussing the album, AVAA

[@michaelmartinx714]

Shout out to pascal! Hell ya. Genius!

[@Blancoplanet]

Love your detailed review My s tier songs : burn problematic king paid carnival back to me and good (don’t die)

[@bnwo]

The Chicago part is actually from a DJ/Producer in Chicago.

Great Analysis, professor. Don’t stop the analysis of free art 🫡