My favourite line from the album “I pressed ahead of your team with one finger curled” - Bam - To “press ahead” means to move forward despite opposition; Hov is beyond the competition - press “a head”, w/ his finger curled = “gun to your head” - hair-scheme - “press” is when someone uses a flat iron “against the head”, to straighten curly hair - A “finger curl” = a hair style also called “finger wave” re-popularized in 90’s by Missy - skips “leg day,” but (bench) “presses” & (bicep) “curls” Hov is an alien 😂😂
4:44 is my favorite album of all time, i’ve studied it’s meaning for a long time, it’s clearly one of the most mature piece of music ever released. This album as changed the way I see hip hop nowadays. I recommend people to watch the entire interview of Jay Z by the New York Times if you want to know more about his feelings and the meaning of the project.
100% and his album with Curren$y and The Alchemist "Fetti". That album is close to perfection. His flow is immaculate on top of the elite Al production.
When Jay Z said Beyonce was feeding the kids liquid gold, he was talking about breastmilk. It's literally worth gold for all the nutrients and beneficials in it for the babies.
Now y’all gotta react to Beyoncé’s lemonade album ( I can’t wait to see how pops reacts to angry Beyoncé😂) and then their joint album the carters-everything is love
4:44 is so important to me...i love this shit....just started the video so i'm excited to see how pops feels about family feud, marcy me, and story of oj
Before this album dropped and they released "The Story of OJ". I knew i had to listen to the album. The day it came out I listened to the album and to this day i go back and listen to it. How vulnerable he is in this album and how he rides each instrumental is amazing. Its still my favorite album from him and the production is superb. I rarely skip a track on here.
The money line in The Story of OJ is insane! The double entendres. DAMN! This is his best work imo since maybe The Black Album. Although the Watch The Throne was dope. But a lot of those beats haven't aged as well IMO. I dunno. He's still an insane lyricist. And without writing down any of it. Wtf
Regarding the "alpaca/I'll pack a" line, you gotta also remember he ain't just referencing the film but also remember he did the music for it. American Gangster. Solid album.
Been subscribed since the beginning and I can tell you that this was LONG awaited 😂😂😂😂Thank u guys as always for uploading ♥ American Gangster is my fav and I hope that's soon!
Love how you guys have built the camera chemistry over time. From not being able to get the timing on bridging the gap to seeming so natural. Keep it up my brothers
Does your pops know that Jay doesn’t write anything down? That he just forms the thoughts in his head, then lays the track in 15-20 mins, normally in 1 take? Probably fascinate him.
Your pops luvs UGK & OUTKAST.. if they both had a baby it would be BIG KRIT.. Don’t deprive him of one of the most southern intellectuals that has done it. Check out the original 2012 version of “4eva N a Day” mixtape.. or even “4eva is A Mighty Long Time” album
This is one of those albums I never really understood the hate it got. But I've also always been told I'm alot more mature than most my age. He was talking some stuff.
I knew when I saw his 40th comment the other day that you was gonna react to it soon. I was gonna comment on a slept on Jay-Z album...but idk if you wanna do that. That 1 with Beyonce. That shit is super underrated...and super 🔥 tbh. FR. Lmk
I still love this album, even though it wasn't well received by the general public. Even if I don't agree with all of Jay's philosophy about what's important, it was good to hear him focus on stuff like that more than the gangsta/drug stuff (even though that's still there). The beats are SUPER hip-hop in a way that might throw some people off. NoID went crazy with the sample chops. Also, liquid gold is not mac & cheese lol
I really want to hear you guys react to Maps by Billy Woods. It's my favorite album from last year and has some of the most solid and intelligent bars I've ever heard
Also the samples of this album (4:44) were all taken from a playlist that Jay put together and gave to No ID. Jay specifically wanted each of these songs to be sampled for reasons that add depth to each song
Fun fact Jay Z was sitting on the Bam beat for a while and No I.D. said Beyoncé came in the studio and told them that since Jay is playing around with beat letting it go to waste she’ll use it instead and that put the fire in his back to finish the song.
I was watching the Watch The Throne reaction the other day and it made me search to see if you guys did 4:44. From the WTT reaction it seemed like pops isn't the biggest fan of Jay so I wanna watch the other Jay reactions before I peep this.
Hearing a Black dad reacting to this album is special, really cool how you've taken your dad through the journey of Jay-Z's discography Completely different note but would love a reaction to Barter 6 or Jeffery by Thug, lol
Great album was definitely slept on should've got way more recognition in my opinion i always listen to this album every year was just listening to it couple weeks ago i felt like Jay really found that grass root hip-hop sound and we thank No Id and Guru for that hopefully they can push him to do another album that sounds like this
Timestamps:
2:00 - Kill Jay Z
7:17 - The Story of O.J.
13:02 - Smile, feat. Gloria Carter
20:43 - Caught Their Eyes, feat. Frank Ocean
26:35 - 4:44
34:30 - Family Feud, feat. Beyoncé
40:47 - Bam, feat. Damian Marley
45:42 - Moonlight
49:26 - Marcy Me
55:03 - Legacy
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Moonlight is 45:42 if you want to update the comment
@@TeRey09 Thank you
thank u
Shoutout to the human who held it down and kept suggesting this album
Should've been Lemonade, 444, and then Everything is Love IN. THAT. ORDER. 😂
That part!!
UP
How. 4:44 is the best album there
@@Dmaj089 Bc that's the order the stories go?
@Dmaj089 Did you listen to 444? Lol it's a whole story. It's Lemonade, 444, then Everything is Love.
My favourite line from the album
“I pressed ahead of your team with one finger curled” - Bam
- To “press ahead” means to move forward despite opposition; Hov is beyond the competition
- press “a head”, w/ his finger curled = “gun to your head”
- hair-scheme - “press” is when someone uses a flat iron “against the head”, to straighten curly hair
- A “finger curl” = a hair style also called “finger wave” re-popularized in 90’s by Missy
- skips “leg day,” but (bench) “presses” & (bicep) “curls”
Hov is an alien 😂😂
4:44 is my favorite album of all time, i’ve studied it’s meaning for a long time, it’s clearly one of the most mature piece of music ever released. This album as changed the way I see hip hop nowadays. I recommend people to watch the entire interview of Jay Z by the New York Times if you want to know more about his feelings and the meaning of the project.
The vulnerability Jay z shows through his lyrics along with the fantastic production is amazing certified classic
Thank youuuuuuuuuu sooioooooooo muchhhhhhhh thank you thank you thank you 🙏🏻 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Hope you enjoy! 🙏🏾
thank you burrito😊😊
You gotta react to more Freddie Gibbs. Your dad gon love Pinata. Like so that they see : 👇
been askin this for years!
@@kyleh6173 You got elite taste then bro😀
100% and his album with Curren$y and The Alchemist "Fetti". That album is close to perfection. His flow is immaculate on top of the elite Al production.
@@jonahblader9795pause?
When Jay Z said Beyonce was feeding the kids liquid gold, he was talking about breastmilk. It's literally worth gold for all the nutrients and beneficials in it for the babies.
Missed opportunity to start the premiere at 4:44
Now y’all gotta react to Beyoncé’s lemonade album ( I can’t wait to see how pops reacts to angry Beyoncé😂)
and then their joint album the carters-everything is love
They have to react 😭😭
this album changed my life and how i look at it, years ago..
How so
Hov spazzed on this whole project....definitely slept on. 4:44 hits different when you been thru it. Fave track is probably Moonlight or Family Feud
Marcy Me is one of my favorite tracks of all time, any genre. Too dope!
"Memories may sneak down my cheeck, but I can see a side eye in my sleep" Pops reaction: "WOW!"
Every line was a flip of the word eye, seeing, sight etc. This is why he’s the GOAT
4:44 is so important to me...i love this shit....just started the video so i'm excited to see how pops feels about family feud, marcy me, and story of oj
Before this album dropped and they released "The Story of OJ". I knew i had to listen to the album. The day it came out I listened to the album and to this day i go back and listen to it. How vulnerable he is in this album and how he rides each instrumental is amazing. Its still my favorite album from him and the production is superb. I rarely skip a track on here.
“I’m not black I’m OJ!!”…..Okay 😆😆
That 4:44 beat…that’s a hard ass beat🔥 I love soulful beats like that one
Do you happen to know the coalition between No I.D., Jay-z and KanYe West
@@whoseconscious49 no idea I wish I did tho
@@chrischandler5122 Listen to “Last Call” on “The College Dropout”. KanYe explains everything to get him the record deal
I have been WAITING for somone(s) I like to review this album! It's like yall read my mind! Please do The Carter's next!
Loved this so much 🤍 Lemonade and Everything is Love would round this out so nice!! Thanks for your reactions guys
Voodoo by D'Angelo would be a good album for your dad to react to. I'm sure he'd enjoy it along with his other two albums
More JAY-Z albums:
Everything Is Love 2018.
A Written Testimony 2020.
444 is such a great album
This album is a straight up masterpiece. Jay Z is probably the only old school rapper that has gotten much better with years
What is he doing different skill set wise?
The money line in The Story of OJ is insane! The double entendres. DAMN! This is his best work imo since maybe The Black Album. Although the Watch The Throne was dope. But a lot of those beats haven't aged as well IMO. I dunno. He's still an insane lyricist. And without writing down any of it. Wtf
y'all are amazing, thank you so much for this
The production on 444 is insanity. Thanks for the awesome reaction. We love u dad!!!
Regarding the "alpaca/I'll pack a" line, you gotta also remember he ain't just referencing the film but also remember he did the music for it. American Gangster. Solid album.
Solid? American Gangster is a classic album
Everything Is Love next 👀 a joint album with Bey and Jay 🔥🔥😮💨
That 3rd verse on Smile is a master class
And Bam verse 2 😮💨
I love this album, it's grown men hiphop.
Love this album, it's great. Very underrated by those who aren't mature enough to appreciate the content
The Moonlight nananana is from Lauryn Hill/Fugees song.
Been subscribed since the beginning and I can tell you that this was LONG awaited 😂😂😂😂Thank u guys as always for uploading ♥ American Gangster is my fav and I hope that's soon!
Hate how much I listened to Wayne and Drake Family Feud 😂😂 HOV did his shit and Beyoncé was just a flex and nice added touch
One of my favorite albums from Hov. You MUST do American Gangster next.
People Have The Nerve To Say 'American Gangster' Was One Of His Worst. I Completely Disagree.
@@khaleedsingleton9797It’s a cult classic
@@jadensparefor the real ones for real
I’ve been saying this for the longest time
i hope y'all react to the Moonlight music video. it's brilliant
Love how you guys have built the camera chemistry over time. From not being able to get the timing on bridging the gap to seeming so natural. Keep it up my brothers
The samples in this album were so good
Does your pops know that Jay doesn’t write anything down? That he just forms the thoughts in his head, then lays the track in 15-20 mins, normally in 1 take? Probably fascinate him.
Yes... I'm aware of Jay"s uncanny and amazing abilities🙂
Been waiting on this one!! One love
Lemonade next! Right after everything is love 🙏🏽💕💕💕
I’ve always been a casual Jay fan but this album woke me up. It became one of my top 10 albums of all time just on a personal level.
I loved this reaction!! P.s Liquid Gold is breast milk. He’s talking about her breastfeeding
Your pops luvs UGK & OUTKAST.. if they both had a baby it would be BIG KRIT.. Don’t deprive him of one of the most southern intellectuals that has done it. Check out the original 2012 version of “4eva N a Day” mixtape.. or even “4eva is A Mighty Long Time” album
Shout out to the legend Sister Nancy (Bam Bam) on BAM!!! 🦾
Great reaction
Thanks for explaining that Denzel line bro.
And never knew that was The Dream on the hook. Ok 😎
Marcy Me is still one of my favourite THINGS of all time… Fuck songs… THINGS 😂
my all time favorite album, great review
The sample used in marcy me is from a poetuguese song. I'm brazilian and it hits hard!
Whoa....hol up....he didn't say THAT , Pop's 😂😂😂😂
My personal favorite JayZ album
It’s time to listen to the best album of 2017: 4Eva Is A Mighty Long Time
Y’all should listen to everything is love… he & Beyonce joint album.
Y'all gotta react to the Kings Disease trilogy by Nas
jayz did the perfect album and its crazy
Part of people not talking about the album i think is because is tidal exclusive for so long. I didnt get to listen until it made its way to spotify
444 before American Gangster?!
This gonna be 🔥
I’ve been waiting on this I want to see how Pops reacts to the Grown man bars. I know he’s gonna dig it
Where burrito at 😂
A.P.D.I.T.A. album by jay electronica would be 🔥 following this reaction
This is one of those albums I never really understood the hate it got. But I've also always been told I'm alot more mature than most my age. He was talking some stuff.
Y’all gotta do Undun by The Roots eventually. Such a great storytelling album 🔥
I knew when I saw his 40th comment the other day that you was gonna react to it soon.
I was gonna comment on a slept on Jay-Z album...but idk if you wanna do that. That 1 with Beyonce. That shit is super underrated...and super 🔥 tbh. FR. Lmk
I really hope you react to Moment of Truth or atleast Gang Starr once, anyway love y'all❤❤
I still love this album, even though it wasn't well received by the general public. Even if I don't agree with all of Jay's philosophy about what's important, it was good to hear him focus on stuff like that more than the gangsta/drug stuff (even though that's still there). The beats are SUPER hip-hop in a way that might throw some people off. NoID went crazy with the sample chops.
Also, liquid gold is not mac & cheese lol
Smile one of Hov's best songs and this album top 4 fs
1999 by joey would go crazy
Liquid Gold is Breastmilk, not macaroni & cheese. He was talking about her breastfeeding the twins at the time.
I really want to hear you guys react to Maps by Billy Woods. It's my favorite album from last year and has some of the most solid and intelligent bars I've ever heard
Also the samples of this album (4:44) were all taken from a playlist that Jay put together and gave to No ID. Jay specifically wanted each of these songs to be sampled for reasons that add depth to each song
Fun fact Jay Z was sitting on the Bam beat for a while and No I.D. said Beyoncé came in the studio and told them that since Jay is playing around with beat letting it go to waste she’ll use it instead and that put the fire in his back to finish the song.
I think we know Pops picking dinner with Jay Z instead of that half a mil
Do ctrl next by Sza. Also great work you guys have been putting up keep it up!
actually yall really need to do magna carta holy grail
7:54 All chops from the sample. No id so fire
I was watching the Watch The Throne reaction the other day and it made me search to see if you guys did 4:44. From the WTT reaction it seemed like pops isn't the biggest fan of Jay so I wanna watch the other Jay reactions before I peep this.
No I.D. first collab album since 4:44 with Jay-Z is with Saba, you guys will have to tap in!
Drake and Wayne destroyed family feud I forgot this was jayz song 😂😂😂😂
Hate when I hear a song that Wayne killed, makes me wanna listen to the whole mixtape right there
Only you forgot bozo
Never
Now you guys have to react to lemonade 😂😂
I seen an eyeful, I seen the Eiffel
You guys should do a video on “God Did” Jay-Z’s verse is one of his all time best
The story of OJ is 🔥 imo
YESSS...been waiting on this 1
Hearing a Black dad reacting to this album is special, really cool how you've taken your dad through the journey of Jay-Z's discography
Completely different note but would love a reaction to Barter 6 or Jeffery by Thug, lol
Not really the crux of Jay’s catalog. Vol 1 - 3, Dynasty, BP2
React to LIFE’S A TRIP BY TRIPPIE REDD 🗣️🗣️
A Classic
Day 1 of asking for you guys to react to die lit
yall gotta lemonade now
Ehhhhhhh it’s ok
React to 1999 Joey badass
Y’all gotta listen to big L 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Should visit Black on both sides
great content as usual salute to ya
Great album was definitely slept on should've got way more recognition in my opinion i always listen to this album every year was just listening to it couple weeks ago i felt like Jay really found that grass root hip-hop sound and we thank No Id and Guru for that hopefully they can push him to do another album that sounds like this
gotta react to makaveli album!! keep it up
Would like to see you and pops listen to Little Brother … The Minstrel Show and /or May the Lord Watch
Great content guys keep up the great work…. Nas KD3, or Written Testimony would be dope
Smile, Bam, Family Fued 🤌
Yall should switch the painting in the middle with the yt. My autistic brain would appreciate that ❤
you gotta react Everything is lova