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This is my first time listen and reaction to the album "4:44" by jay Z. Enjoy!
0:00:00 - Opening Thoughts
0:06:40 - Kill Jay Z
0:13:15 - The Story of O.J.
0:21:35 - Smile
0:34:15 - Caught Their Eyes
0:40:45 - 444
0:46:55 - Family Feud
0:55:05 - Bam
0:59:30 - Moonlight
01:03:35 - Marcy Me
01:09:45 - Legacy
01:14:10 - Closing Thoughts - Hudba
The reason story of OJ sounded familiar is because Pusha T's Story of Adidon used that beat.
Thank you! I ran to the comments to say this.
Disgusting beat
@@hsthatzo8063disgusting in a good way?
The issue is you went from the blueprint all the way to 4:44. By this time he wasn’t really concerned with making bangers. This album is a diary of where he was in his life after being the biggest rap star ever.
Biggest ever is a streeeetch
@@limbosfinest Point still stands.
@@limbosfinest When I say that I’m talking about the total package. He came in independent, was running rap for 7 straight years, became the president of def jam, came back to rap, then became a billionaire. There may be better rappers but I don’t think you can name one that’s more accomplished while still being able to maintain his relevance commercially and in the streets at the same time.
He did Watch the Throne and heard several features. That being said, the biggest flaw in your argument is that the album before this is Magna Carta Holy Grail. As the name implies, it is grandiose and opulent with big sounds, great lines and complex beats, same goes with his preceding losses like “I Got the Keys” and “Shining” on Khalid’s albums. 4:44 was an abrupt turn, raw, personal and intentional.
@@deemanDavid Watch the the throne is not a Jay-Z album. None of his collaborative albums are any kind of reflection of what his solo material sounds like. Magna Carta was a progression but was still largely Jay talking shit over tracks from his go to producers. 4:44 was something completely different. A person who only listened to reasonable doubt, the blueprint and watch the throne is naturally going to be thrown off when they hear 4:44.
'you're on the gram holding money to your ear, theres a disconnect we dont call that money over here' is still one of the hardest bars ive heard in recent times/releases
lol it's so good
4:44 hits way harder when youve gone through his whole discog in order.. and also understand his full journey... you get to see him grow from the street hustler. to a grown man. ( a mature man ) he's killing "Jay-Z" because he no longer needs that persona he's outgrown that part of his life.
Jay-Z does not mean culture what he is suggesting is that no matter what position in life people of color are in that the perception of them is still "N....." And also addressing the pestilence suggesting that no matter what position achieved many of us still remain "N......"
"Even if you in a Benz, you still a n... in a coupe" - Kanye
Yeah its a pretty simple idea to understand if you are a non-white american.
I’m not black, I’m OJ.………OK?
He probably realized it when he saw the music video
Can’t believe Bob didn’t catch that lol
I think what you’re missing with this album is Jay’s complete journey. He’s gone from the youthful hubris, ex drug dealing successful rapper, to a still reliant billionaire rapper in his 50s. This album is trying to show the generation behind him maturity. How to be in tune with your fillings, take care of family and those close to you, think about your financial future, etc.
Lessons a father would teach their children, without a preachy feel. Lessons that aren’t taught or received to lots of black youth. Anyway. Hope this helps somewhat.
Yep. The only 2 Jay albums Bob had listened to is from when Jay was in his 20s. He's now in his mid 40s here and at the end of his career lol. And yeah, he was giving a lot of game to the next generation of rappers and black youth in general. I expect it to grow on Bob a lot though when he does his additional thoughts. Similar to how "Damn" did when he reacted to that album.
Fully agree. Sad that he didn't do the other essential hov albums before this
So a father teaching his son to be a successful drug dealer is supposed to be inspiring.. C'mon I love Jay Z but u gotta think logically bout what u're saying especially when influencing kids and teaching them how to be successful. There's so many ways to reach that and glorifying drug dealing to them is one of the worst ways to do so
@@abdelkadernair9648 when did jay-z recommend drug dealing to anyone in this album? let me know, i’m curious. and obviously jay-z is not our fathers. it was an analogy.
@@abdelkadernair9648 He has never ever recommended being a drug dealer to anyone. That is apparent in even his early stuff. You're lost bro
This is why I feel it’s important to listen to the albums in order from first to last because it shows the growth of the artist throughout their career. I mean he was in his late 40s when he released this album. This album is what our hip hop legends should sound like. Wisdom.
agreed!!!
Exactly guy that’s all I’m saying….you can’t just skip around…you are gonna be lost if not
Yeah, I hear ya. jay Z has been tough in that regard since most people only recommend a handful of his albums. Doing all of them would probably take me a decade lol
reasonable doubt my brooo
When it comes to the production I always appreciated it for how technical and creative it is from a sample perspective. Go look at a breakdown of the The Story of OJ, No I.D. went ham in how he chopped the original song.
The Tracklib video breaking down that sample is some seriously brain-melting shit.
On retrospective I actually think Marcy Me is one of the best Hov tracks off all times..... "Came through the bushes smelling like roses, i need a trophy just for that......."
The thing with this album is its a mature, grown adult RAP album from a Legend. Hip hop is a young mans game, and a lot of the disconnect comes from not expecting THIS subject matter. Like Mr. Morale. Once that disconnect settles it feels better, like the back half of the album does for you.
Context behind moonlight.. La la land was mistakenly announced as the winner for best picture at the Oscar’s over Moonlight.. “even when we win we gon lose” referencing how the incident overshadowed moonlights win who had a predominantly black cast and director
4:44 is a classic. The production, Jay Z lyrics the construction is amazing
the first song starts at 6:40 tho?
@@memorycache.mp3 bro hes talking about the song "4:44"
@@GoldTwastaken i know i'm just trolling 😹💀
@@memorycache.mp3 lmfao, I'm tired man😭
Man, what a treat this album was. Jay-Z is the goat. Been a while since this album was released. Definitely been fiendin for a new Hov album for a couple years. Praying for one more 🙏🏾
Around the 32:30 mark there was a broken up double entendre about European Whips, of course as flashy cars, but also like slave whips and he follows it with "God sent me to break the chain" to start the next bar 🔥
this is my favorite jay z album. first listen was rough asf for me as well; its like jay z making an experimental hip hop album. in case you didn't know, No ID was kanye's mentor production wise. he is the one who got kanye to make the otis beat off watch the throne on the spot. legendary producer who did a lot for the chicago hip hop scene, working with common in the 90s as well. he also produced majority of the beats on vince staples' debut album summertime 06, which i would highly recommend!!!
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4:44 is definitely one of his best songs, I always looked at it as being parallel to Song Cry, but how he had to deal with that situation in real life instead of just a song
The beat from story of OJ was used for Pusha T's story of adidon (the drake diss) - thats probably why you recognised it
Now you need to hear Jay and Beyoncé’s joint album conclusion to this trilogy “Everything is love”.
That album is fire top to bottom
@@super6070the album is great what are you talking about
@@Simona.2323 bro idk what I was even saying I haven’t even listened to it 😭
Story of OJ is one of my favorite song and music video pairings of all time. Such a genius video for such a genius sample and a great lyrical performance from Jay Z with such strong cultural relevance. I didn't expect Bob to get the song or sample meaning all the way because of the cultural knowledge needed, I do hope he watches some reactions from black CZcamsrs from back when the video first dropped in 2017, the discussions were great.
He was way off in regards to the Story of OJ. Your suggestion for him to watch black CZcamsrs review that song is a very good one.
You did jump from an album released in 2001 to 2017. He's not the same man at this point in his life and there's plenty more context that brings him to this point. It's a laid-back, introspective audio diary from a man in his late 40's
Theres one line where Jay-Z says "You run this hard just to stay in place." One of the most powerful lines Ive heard in a rap song.
And that opening line in "Family Feud" wasn't about watching the Super Bowl, Bob. It was a reference to Beyonce having performed in it lol.
My poor little mind cannot fathom the idea of performing in the Super Bowl, so it never occurred to me lol
For JAY-Z to drop an argubaly top 3 album maybe even his best album in 2017, is a huge testament to how much of a legend he is
This album is already a classic. He didn’t need or want big Boomin production. This album was vulnerable, and usually jay z doesn’t get this personal, so having these deep routed soul samples was a breath of fresh air for jay z and it’s definately top three in his catalogue.
I'm excited to see if Bob recognises the Story of OJ beat from The Story of Adidon.
EDIT: I'm not very far into the reaction yet but I had to shout out the genuine stank-face from Bob at 7:54
EDIT: Speaking of The Story of OJ, Bob, you should absolutely check out the sample in your own time - the song is called "Four Women" by Nina Simone and it's phenomenal
Co-sign on Four Women… I swear, Nina Simone has universe-altering songs in her catalog..
I love Nina, but I haven't listened to nearly enough of her music. I'll check out Four Women 👍
wasn't expecting this! one of the first hip-hop albums i listened to all the way through, excited to see what you think of it!
Great video and album. You got to remember Jay Z was 40 something making this album, so the prospective is of a grown ass man. I think you got that towards the end of the album. OJ, is saying no matter what you do in life, people are going to see you as black. The Prince line is that they made Prince house into a museum, the place where he died, less than a year after he died.
You've heard the instrumental to The Story of OJ before as Pusha T used on The Story of Addidon as the themes of the Jay Z track relate to the artwork (drake in blackface) and the themes of Drake being insecure of his race in the diss track.
Bob please revisit this after all of jays early albums. The growth of his mentality is astronomical
Definitely one that grows on you the more listens you go through. I think you really enjoy “American Gangster” I think it’s an underrated album that has some great lyricism to it. Thanks for the reaction !
Loved how you felt about 4:44. It’s an amazing song that I think describes how so many men feel.
Love this album. Gotta be from a certain walk of life for it to really hit different
Marcy me and its music video has a special place in my heart. The video is directed by the safdie brothers who made Uncut Gems and Good time.
Love your album reactions
Certain songs have so much cultural depth that it can really only be understood and appreciated by the people within that culture. Not to say it can’t be enjoyed by others but it will be enjoyed on its surface only and that’s okay.
It's crazy how much culture can play into some of these tracks. It's almost like a different language.
The Story of OJ - you have heard the beat before, it was on the Pusha T Adidon diss track
This is totaly random but, I was thinking the other day ”What if Bob reacted to Westside gunn” and i relised his head whould obviously just become permanently shiny
Yeah I’m waiting for someone to put him on to Griselda… I think he should do a Benny album… (Conway is my favorite rapper)… and before he gets to Westside Gunn he should first go to Supreme Clientele… followed by Supreme Blientele
🔥🔥
No ID was Kanye West’s mentor. Last thing I’ll say is that after 13 albums of Jay-Z talking shit, it was amazing to hear him be completely real and intentional.
13:31 💀💀💀 SURGICAL SUMMER YUUUGH
We don't talk about Smile enough, it's so beautiful
Im so excited for additional thoughts
Everyones talking about the production so I just want to highlight the sheer amount of double and triple entendres here are insane. Its incredible how after so many years he is still able to be so on top of his pen game while retaining substance and focused subject matter.
super random unrelated album suggestion, Black Panther: The Album. relating to the 2018 film. A movie album reaction could be interesting, and that one in my opinion is one of the best. you would definitely enjoy it, and to really sell it… it’s basically a kendrick album.
Is there a Bob cry counter? Anyone keeping track? Seems them tears start flowing the better the lyricist is lol. Its amazing, we need a cry counter
I agree 😂😂
In my opinion, this is his 3rd best album behind The Blueprint and Reasonable Doubt. Also, I love your content Bob, I watch the whole thing all the time and it’s so entertaining watching you dissect and analyze the lyrics
Thank you!
@@bobthepoppop 🫡😁
Love your reactions keep it up!
Thank God!!! I’ve been waiting for you to react to 4:44, looking forward to the additional thoughts
49:32 Thats a play on words, saying that his money cant fit in steve harveys huge suit, but also "stash" is a homophone for stache, as in a short way of saying mustache, like the one steve harvey has
theres some great interviews with jayz or no id that explains the intention of the production more, ALSO the. cd of this album sounds incredible, such a huge difference to headphones i recommend to bump it in the car
This album is a grown mans album. Also addressing the production and the vocals, lot of this album was done while jay was ill and going through sickness, so in some parts he sounds congested etc. Love the reaction and love this album
It's supposed to rough to ear a bit, this is a vulnerable album so the sound follows
This album is mysterious, minimal, (i think for intention) lyrical, introspective, and it adds up to be a condensed masterpiece. The production seems weaker because it is a conventional conversational album with Shawn Carter telling his story and confession.
18:02 "We don't *call* that money over here. This man is a genius
Oh snap I didn’t even think about the “Call” being another entendre
For the Story of OJ hook, the "still" part means that no matter who you are as a person of color, rich, poor, classy, hood, you're still a person of color in the eyes of society
I remember listening to the song 4:44 for the first time. First Jay-Z song that actually made me cry.
You 100% gotta listen to Care For Me by Saba. Amazing Lofi-esque production and it’ll make you cry too
I'm halfway thru the reaction, and like I had suspected, I think you should have listened to a few more landmark Jay-Z albums before listening to his final one. This was his first introspective and vulnerable album and I think one would appreciate it more if they had listened to more than two of his albums. It's almost more like a diary instead of an album. Perfect way for him to end his career. Hopefully you start to understand the theme a bit more as this reaction continues. This wasn't a criticism by the way lol love the channel. Just wanted to pause and write that comment.
Edit: (I expect this album to grow on you though, similar to how Damn did. Think you just came in with different expectations.)
I agree that Bob should have totally listened to more Jay-Z. But, Jay-Z has been introspective and vulnerable throughout his career. I mean, You Must Love me on Vol. 1 - God Damn if that isn't introspective. I just think he buried them more earlier in his career.
@@KevinKovach36 yeah of course there were a few tracks here and there, but not much. you probably named his most vulnerable song up until this album. there were a few tracks on blueprint, black album, and some of his other albums. but not a whole introspective themed album until this one.
Just made a similar comment
This is classic Jay album it's not really for hip-hop newbies
I love this album from Jay.. It's among his best in my opinion
BOB! 13:30 It’s because you have!!! This is the same beat that Pusha T used when he took drakes soul on “The Story Addidon” Track
One of my fave albums
hey Bob, I recommend giving Bizzare Ryde II The Pharcyde a listen, very underrated album that didn't get its spotlight and definitely one of my favourite albums of all time
big vouch!!!! even labcabincalifornia which i prefer slightly. jazz rap classics and bizarre ride is a hilarious listen everytime
Def in my top 10. A true classic.
Pharcyde is definitely on the list 👍
I think you rushed it. The reason it hit “us” so hard is because how the production and the intimacy play against two decades of conventional Jay Z. And the lyrical density.
Good stuff. Try that Solange album for some radical indie RnB.
the story of OJ beat was used for the "story of adidon" diss by push T , both songs talk about how Oj and Drake don't express their black side and when they do its when they want support. Like how push said drake was too scared to grow his hair cuz it wouldn't nap enough and oj "im not black im Oj" but both are still black no matter what they say or do
Hey Bob. Just a suggestion for your list of albums to listen to: Big KRIT’s discography. In one of your more recent videos somebody suggested his (widely agreeable) magnum opus 4eva is a mighty long time, but I personally think that if you were to delve into his catalogue you should start with his older tapes and build up to 4eva. I’m certain that you’ll enjoy his amazing production and rawness
I think with how little time he has per artist, it's important for him to get the best first impression possible and starting with 4eva would be great
I want him to start with Krit wuz here
It can be tough starting from the beginning since it takes me so damn long to get through discographies
Amazing album, brings me back to my HS days
Jay single-handedly extended the lifespan of a rapper with this album.. there was a time when 30(!) was the age when a rapper was too old to be relevant.. and I’d say, starting with Kingdom Come/American Gangster era, Jay started making it “cooler” to be a mature rapper with more mature things to say.. 4:44 took it to another level, where now we can get older Johnny Cash/Ray Charles style output from rappers.. because, as poets/musicians, they’ll have a greater mastery of their craft and as humans, they’ll have greater depth and breadth of experiences to share.. dude’s the best for a reason
Great reaction!
you gotta watch the video for story of OJ, its great and adds a lot of context and visualization to the song that definitely enhances the experience
Top 5 Jay easy! One of the best albums of his career super complex and emotional over some of No IDs best production. Match made in haven.
"Cause their grass is greener cus they always rakin' in mo'" absolutely genius, incredible line
I think Mick Jenkins The Healing Component and Pieces of a man would be 2 albums you would vibrate with along with your community
You probably heard the story of oj beat from the story of adidon they used the same sample
You've heard the instrumental to Story of OJ before...Pusha T used this same production on the Story of Adidon diss track directed towards Drake back in 2018 during their rap feud.
Let’s go bob! Can’t wait to see weeknd Thursday too !
my stash cant fit in steve harvey suit is a double entendre..stever harvey known for his fly ass suits on family feud and has a wicked mustache jay talkin bout his stash of cash cant fit in his suit pockets🔥🔥🔥
This is probably my favorite Jay-Z album. The others may have flashier production but this one is the only one where you feel like you're listening to a real person, not a character he's created
Great album. Cool that you & the Mrs. listened to Lemonade before this. Great precursor
Or prequel *
yet he almost totally misses the point of this album, lmao.
Love this album
you might not see this but the fact you have not listened to "center of attention" by pete rock and inl is surprising. it is one of the best hip hop albums in my opinion from the 90s, everything about the album is perfect from the beat, rhymes, and the flow. this album is a definite must listen
There's so much I haven't heard... it's insane
You gotta do The Black Album bob it has a lot of sounds i think youd really mess with even over the blueprint and reasonable doubt(even tho the bp is my favorite)
Yeah Black Album is the most radio-friendly of his albums with probably best production too
smile is the best track.. that part with jimmy ivene wanted a piece of tidal and jay didn't want it. it would have been a joint deal with Apple. so jay didn't want a piece of the apple
Story of OJ he meant what he said in the chorus, no matter the skin shade if you’re black you’re black and that’s how “amerikkka” sees you. But still giving game for 9.99 😂
Bob a real one fr fr
The story of OJ being the beat used for Pusha Ts the story of Adidon was perfect
I think I enjoyed a lot of the production because of he has used a lot of reggae sounding beats so as a Jamaican I’m used to the sound. I really enjoyed this album I think it’s one of his best tbh
Damn that’s crazy. I love kill Jay Z production. That Alan Parsons Sample is fire
Jay is in my top 3, he was my favorite rapper for most of my youth. I don't love this album. I get it, and I appreciate it kinda like an art piece. It's a raw, minimalistic, honest examination of his status as an icon and his priorities as a person. That's all great. I've just always found it to be more interesting than enjoyable.
Bob was flexin on us saying he went to the Louvre museum okay I see you🔥
Bob said “I think i’ve heard this before”
It’s the same beat from The Story of Adidon by Pusha T, the drake diss track.
I think it’ll be great if you listen to Mallory Bros reaction. They have a great way of highlighting the wordplay on this album because there is soooo much to unpack with that.
Personally, my favorite Hov project.
I think this song is about him getting closure with himself for the passing of his mother and grandmother and continuing life with the lessons they taught him. Is so powerful for person that just say my mother is dead cuz most of the time we never do that we say they passed away cuz we don't want to have to admit ourselves if they're not coming back so we say that gone they left
these beats are weird for some reason I remember it took me like 10 listens to get used to them
this maybe is controversial opinion but I personally think that this album and album he did with Jay Electronica in 2020 named A Written Testimony, where he even isn't credited contains his best verses to date
hopefully he will release something soon, maybe Nas run will motivate him to compete again, lol
A Jay album nowadays would be a welcome treat. I feel like he got albums left in him, he still raps to the same calibre he did on 4:44. I imagine a Jay album now would sound way more abstract lol
OMG MY REQUEST AHHH
to really appreciate this album you have to listen to all the jay albums before.. from bragadocio drug rapper.. to ceo rapper to black album then return to Billionaire rapper.. then this.. it's almost like the real ending or maybe the prelude to end of the story
haven’t watched in a min but that 2013-2018 has the best rap
There’s a great Rap Critic video on The Story of OJ, would recommend giving it a watch.
Great video as always, excited for the Cube and Raekwon reactions whenever they come❤
Just watched it, and yeah, good stuff 👍
and yeah Beyoncé and Jay do have some BANGERS together. “Deja Vu”, “Crazy in Love”
This dude must have done cold vein and fantastic damage on Patreon bc I can’t imagine why he wouldn’t have listened to them by now
The album is like poetry
Bob should do reviews with people to get more context. Still N is a purposefully constructed track from lyrics to production. First looking at production, No ID uses Four Women, a song by Nina Simone; who's lyrics in her song explain the varried but connected experiences of four black women.. hence his reference to complexion. When you look at his lyrics he is saying the perception of black folks themselves and the world's perception of black folk are fractured (because black people are in the end relegated to being just black ) and the only resolve is to have self love. .. His OJ reference "I not black, I'm OJ" is from a quote OJ was supposed to have said, alluding to his celebrity shielding him from the persecution of a black man k*lling a white woman.. his stardom changed after that trial.