Dad's First Reaction to Jay Electronica - Act 1: Eternal Sunshine

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Komentáře • 376

  • @Nefarious_Bread
    @Nefarious_Bread Před 2 lety +81

    I can't believe you chose this for a reaction. Nobody reactions to this masterpiece.

  • @PoppySeed84
    @PoppySeed84 Před rokem +45

    everyone that stumbled across this song felt like they discovered universal gold. a timeless masterpiece.

  • @marlon9444
    @marlon9444 Před 2 lety +209

    You got to play him Exhibit C next !

  • @GeronFletcher
    @GeronFletcher Před 2 lety +9

    Jay Electronica literally made this in the crib and dropped it on MySpace back in the day and look at where it took him

  • @juelz3451
    @juelz3451 Před 2 lety +96

    "better in tune with the infinite" would be a good single for dad to listen to. nice to see some love for jay electronica

    • @frontroom
      @frontroom  Před 2 lety +37

      One of my favourite songs all of time. Thanks for watching!

    • @realitycheck1092
      @realitycheck1092 Před 2 lety +4

      @@frontroom please show pops better in tune!

    • @desireathames2625
      @desireathames2625 Před rokem +4

      One of my favorite songs!

    • @91Definite
      @91Definite Před měsícem

      Better In Tune is just legendary

  • @HushMoneyLos
    @HushMoneyLos Před 9 měsíci +3

    “He’s a thinking man’s rapper” that’s a great way to explain him. Wow

  • @lnapjr76
    @lnapjr76 Před 9 měsíci +5

    "He's a thinking man's rapper."
    Precisely.

  • @cavemanspacemanfl
    @cavemanspacemanfl Před 2 lety +73

    Fantastic choice. This mixtape is a masterpiece, even with the minimum track list. You don’t listen to Jay Electronica, you experience Jay Electronica.

  • @wannesbaes
    @wannesbaes Před 2 lety +75

    I had never heard of this song before or even from Jay Electronica. It blew me away. I am very grateful to you Kai and your father for introducing me to this kind of music. It is so nice that you guys are not afraid to go deep into the meaning and music and not just react to mainstream hip hop.

    • @frontroom
      @frontroom  Před 2 lety +3

      Im so glad you listened to this amazing track! With each listen I find I get invested in it more. Thanks Wannes!

    • @adamantium_1
      @adamantium_1 Před 8 měsíci

      #1

    • @sofrshsocln4
      @sofrshsocln4 Před 5 měsíci

      Also on here look up act 2: patents of nobility ....this one has amazing visuals put to the songs in the suite....all the best

  • @muzza2096
    @muzza2096 Před rokem +3

    “I took Eternal Sunshine and I looped it….. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind…”
    He’s literally saying he took the motion picture soundtrack of the film ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’ and looped the main theme.
    Although the music is indeed very beautiful, it was actually created and produced entirely by a man named Jon Brion, for film ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’ (one of my all time favourite films, absolutely stunning, just like the soundtrack).
    A quick google search will tell you he’s worked with many incredible artists, most notably Elliott Smith and most recently the late great Mac Miller.
    Brion and Miller were working on the album ‘Circles’ together and Brion is even quoted when speaking about Miller “I hadn’t been so excited and blown away by such talent” “He really was an exceptionally talented musician, like something I’d never seen before”. When Miller passed, the piecing together of the project, which was just a collection of ideas at this point, was left on the shoulders of none other than Brion himself. If I remember correctly, he had anxiety and sleepless nights trying to put it all together and fill in the gaps in the direction that he he thought Miller was heading in.
    Personally, Jon Brion is up there with some the greatest musical minds, very similar to Brian Eno in a sense, although, Eno has the track record and the mud on his boots to “1-up” on Brion. Thanks for reading my nerdy essay…. If you did🤣

  • @kingsize8523
    @kingsize8523 Před 2 lety +16

    16:46 he's referring to a line in a Luther Vandross song "A house is not a home"

  • @jeanbeya6860
    @jeanbeya6860 Před 2 lety +25

    Jay Electonica and Blu were my favorite underground rappers of the late 2000s, it would be cool to see a reaction to Blu - Amnesia

  • @YouCorny
    @YouCorny Před 2 lety +44

    Incredible to see this man absorb the evolution of HIP-HOP. You're father is indefinitely now a part of the culture as well.

  • @ghosttemplar6989
    @ghosttemplar6989 Před 2 lety +5

    Damn Jay Electronica now that is a suprise.

  • @easmyer4164
    @easmyer4164 Před 2 lety +10

    Luther Vandross is a R&B singer from the 1980’s. He has an extremely popular song, “A House is Not a Home” where he says “a chair is still a chair…” It’s a good song and it will add to what you understand about this song from Jay Electronica.

    • @sofrshsocln4
      @sofrshsocln4 Před 5 měsíci

      Exactly....and Dogon tribe double entendre +reference. Like who does that 🤯

  • @masterdivineallah6758
    @masterdivineallah6758 Před 2 lety +5

    "A chair is still a chair. Even when there is mo one sitting there" Is a verse from Luther Vandross song A house is not a home.

  • @imagineth
    @imagineth Před 2 lety +17

    I cannot believe you did a Jay elect track!!! Major props my guy. Jay don't get the recognition he deserves and it's great to see you react to him. He has so much people could react to. Dude is just brilliant. Your father is spot on with "he's a thinking man's rapper". 100%.

  • @mylesminott4255
    @mylesminott4255 Před 10 měsíci +5

    Wow. Stumbled across this video and this EP is a straight masterpiece. Never thought I’d see the day a father and son react to Act I!

    • @frontroom
      @frontroom  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Hope you enjoyed, Myles! - Kai’s dad

  • @YoungYahtz94
    @YoungYahtz94 Před 2 lety +10

    One of the most interesting and perplexing rappers to ever exist, glad you guys chose this

  • @chrisstyles5955
    @chrisstyles5955 Před 2 lety +13

    MICK JENKINS! yall need to listen to dude! nobody ever react to him. He fire. worthy of yalls attention for sure

  • @jaaibotha
    @jaaibotha Před 2 lety +17

    I listen to this song at least once every two weeks and when I do I repeat it at least two times, Great choice!

    • @frontroom
      @frontroom  Před 2 lety +1

      Whenever I have fifteen minutes to spare before doing something else, I put this on!

    • @denisthouin8287
      @denisthouin8287 Před 2 lety

      @@frontroom hey Man love your Chanel alot! I think ur dad would love ,2pac unconditional love, the message Lyrics and the beat His sooo beautiful, one of the Line is "my mission is to be more than just a rap musician
      The elevation of today's generation, if I could make 'em listen"-2pac , m'y bad for the orthographe im french peace and Much love!

  • @tristan8922
    @tristan8922 Před 2 lety +7

    such a good choice. It's astounding how few folks have heard/reacted to this.

  • @fuegofaleb8289
    @fuegofaleb8289 Před rokem +2

    One of the greatest discovery reviews /reactions out there

  • @NotGregoryStevens
    @NotGregoryStevens Před 2 lety +11

    This has got to be the coolest video I’ve seen in a while. Everything about this, music, Jay Elec, breaking down lyrics. This is dope, y’all

  • @rapattack7081
    @rapattack7081 Před 2 lety +4

    He’s from New Orleans , Louisiana and a rabbit hole if curious to dive into would be Voodoo, also known as New Orleans Voodoo, it’s an African diasporic religion which originated in Louisiana, now in the southern United States. It arose through a process of syncretism between the traditional religions of West Africa, the Roman Catholic form of Christianity, and Haitian Vodoo. OMG I just got in my car while still typing and Ezekiel’s Wheel just started playing wtf that creeped me out hahaha

  • @lemonpepper853
    @lemonpepper853 Před 2 lety +8

    14 minutes in and I'm still super excited. Absolutely love Jay Electrica! Masterpiece!

  • @1crute
    @1crute Před 2 lety +9

    Wow, I can't believe you are sharing this one with him. Absolutely one of my favorite MCs, ever. Hats off to you for this one.

  • @PorcelainDigits
    @PorcelainDigits Před 2 lety +8

    Considering your dad is impressed by masterful lyricism in rap/hip hop, chances are he'd appreciate Eyedea, one of the most talented lyricists ever IMO. Check out Eyedea & Abilities - 'Burn Fetish' and 'Smile'.

  • @mylesminott4255
    @mylesminott4255 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Jay Elect is one of the best rappers ever. Would be great if he saw this.

  • @goldboban
    @goldboban Před 2 lety +12

    Damn i never heard of this masterpiece, thanks for introducing me to it. 🙏

  • @jgarner3861
    @jgarner3861 Před 2 lety +6

    J. Elect's "Victory" mixtape is one of my all time favorites..

  • @COORDINANCE
    @COORDINANCE Před rokem +3

    Y’all goated for this one. JAY one of the greatest lyricist ever! Please show him the latest debuted album

  • @TOBEINTHELIFE
    @TOBEINTHELIFE Před 2 lety +13

    How cute when dad said “Erykahhh”
    Love the lyric addition!
    I’ve never heard of J and I’m totally pissed. This was a work of art.

    • @tiagotv7697
      @tiagotv7697 Před 2 lety +1

      Wow!

    • @TOBEINTHELIFE
      @TOBEINTHELIFE Před 2 lety

      @@tiagotv7697 bad that I never heard of him?

    • @tiagotv7697
      @tiagotv7697 Před 2 lety +2

      @@TOBEINTHELIFE well I know most people who aren't diehard hip hop fans aren't familiar, but they've at least maybe heard of him. He's just been around for awhile now and has been cosigned by so many iconic hip hop artists I just get surprised when I come across someone who hasn't heard of him

    • @tiagotv7697
      @tiagotv7697 Před 2 lety +2

      @@TOBEINTHELIFE it's not a biggie just surprising

    • @shinske3564
      @shinske3564 Před 2 lety +1

      I found him pretty late myself..don't worry. He's a completely unique artist.

  • @Ra-Phael
    @Ra-Phael Před rokem +1

    I've always understood that Willy skit as the industry telling Jay he's not welcome because he does things so differently and he breaks the rules

  • @jeanbeya6860
    @jeanbeya6860 Před 2 lety +12

    Wow this is an amazing selection! More Jay Elec reactions!

  • @michaelmartin1619
    @michaelmartin1619 Před 2 lety +5

    Your dad will ball his eyes out if he hears Tupac - Life Goes On 😭😭 An absolute classic

  • @notorioustink
    @notorioustink Před rokem +1

    The loop is a movie score is what's crazy

  • @UseHERname93
    @UseHERname93 Před 2 lety +4

    Thank you for reacting to this.. one of the most special pieces of art that doesn’t get talked about enough..
    you can tell this influenced earl’s song “solace” which would be a good one to review next

  • @prestonpowers7376
    @prestonpowers7376 Před 2 lety +16

    GOTTA DO "DANCE WITH THE DEVIL" BY IMMORTAL TECHNIQUE! Dad will be able to understand the lyrics and follow the story easily and will be blown away by it!

    • @marivik1018
      @marivik1018 Před 2 lety +1

      Yes I have been wanting to suggest this song as well. At first I thought it might be a little rough for them especially the end. But after binge watching their videos I think they can handle it.

  • @ZBVLN
    @ZBVLN Před 4 měsíci

    My friend and I had the same reaction in 2007 while sitting in computer class in high school when we listened to Eternal Sunshine

  • @marlonhillard1965
    @marlonhillard1965 Před 2 lety +15

    Young man....what you're doing....you're knowledge of hip hop to me....is almost unmatched. And to get your dad involved.....and for him to enjoy what he does with you.....is a beautiful thing to see. I'm curious to know did you ask your dad to get involved with you to do this or....how did you 2 pairing up come about? Ima fan, lil brotha. Please keep it up. Shoutout to pops!!!!!.

    • @frontroom
      @frontroom  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks for the love Marlon! I appreciate you watching!

  • @laurekabatts3788
    @laurekabatts3788 Před 2 lety +2

    Jay Elect is top tier. So this was a fever dream for me.

  • @fredflintstone522
    @fredflintstone522 Před 2 lety +2

    I hadn’t even heard this, I’m ashamed because Jay Elect is amazing, love every word he ever said

  • @Vla3d
    @Vla3d Před 2 lety +12

    I think listening to "Dimethyltryptamine" would put somewhat of a coherent fingerprint onto the listening experience of The Act 1 though they're not connected, it somewhat makes sense to me to finish it off with that...You should do a separate video for that track's reaction - we all like when some shit somewhat makes sense, right?:))

  • @heroddube
    @heroddube Před 2 lety +6

    Wow, that's an interesting choice, looking forward to playing this.

  • @splazshed
    @splazshed Před 2 lety +4

    This was a great choice. It's really nice to see reactions to stuff that's different from what every other channel does.
    Would love too see some more Jay Electronica in the future.

  • @newbeginning8095
    @newbeginning8095 Před 9 měsíci +4

    What’s crazy is Jay is a registered NOI member and 95% of what he talks about is taught in the Mosque. He is spitting actual facts and wisdom lessons. Imagine The Honorable Elijah Muhammad bringing this information out in the 50’s??

  • @yvesbayou5701
    @yvesbayou5701 Před rokem +3

    It was a lot to unpack here(especially not coming from an African-American background)….but yaw did a daggone good job!!!

  • @stondejohn
    @stondejohn Před 2 lety +3

    You guys gotta check out immortal techniques dance with the devil!

    • @shamanis6924
      @shamanis6924 Před 2 lety +1

      Thats a crazy song! Id like to hear reaction to it too.

  • @jaydengraham8559
    @jaydengraham8559 Před 2 lety +2

    My new favourite channel love from London

  • @gustavturefeldt3938
    @gustavturefeldt3938 Před 2 lety +4

    My favorite MC of all time 🙏

  • @jarvanttawardsr8781
    @jarvanttawardsr8781 Před 10 měsíci

    Dude, thank you for this one the level of conscious thought between you and Dad are need today. Just thank you

  • @NdosiMagaye
    @NdosiMagaye Před rokem +2

    50k downloads back then was viral !

  • @kaibarnes4892
    @kaibarnes4892 Před 2 lety +14

    Man from one Kai to another you’re taste is impeccable. My vote for your next choice is “Let the Sun Talk” by Mavi or “Some Rap Songs” by Earl Sweatshirt. Love your show, keep it going!

    • @frontroom
      @frontroom  Před 2 lety +1

      Both great projects! Thanks a lot Kai!

  • @Hezzzed
    @Hezzzed Před 2 lety +2

    Loving these videos mate need more of them would also love to see your personal hip hop and rap playlists to see what you listen to some of the choices are great

  • @JAWNDOEmusic
    @JAWNDOEmusic Před rokem

    LOVE that yall covered this, i showed it to a client (i teach hip hop) just the other day, no drums needed, just gorgeous...good enough to get Ms.Badu to FOUND a record label *just* to sign him!

  • @Dart3r
    @Dart3r Před měsícem +1

    This song changed my views on life

  • @wedontneedcable
    @wedontneedcable Před 9 měsíci

    I can’t like this enough. Jay elec is a special artist and person. And you getting the chance to expose your pops to the experience of his music with an open mind is 🔥. Also him putting in the effort to interpret the music is too dope. Love from New Orleans

  • @PhilosophyofArtandScience
    @PhilosophyofArtandScience Před 6 měsíci

    Props to pops for being down for this. And props to you for playing the extended cut of Eternal Sunshine spit by J Elect.

  • @grj1190
    @grj1190 Před rokem

    Dope review. Ima huge Elect fan. 1st time I heard him in like 09 i had this song on repeat for like 2 days. Still one of the most amazing pieces of art ever.

  • @fivestarfire
    @fivestarfire Před 3 měsíci +2

    Jay Elec and MF Doom are my favorite rappers, with guys like Ghostface Killah Black Thought close on their bumper

  • @KnewYawkPapi
    @KnewYawkPapi Před 6 měsíci

    One of my favorite songs from Jay!

  • @Jacob-yi2wh
    @Jacob-yi2wh Před rokem

    This is great content, great choice of song. Jay Elec is one of the best to ever do it and has so many amazing songs

  • @masoapathie5655
    @masoapathie5655 Před 2 lety +3

    Jay Electronica, lord of the rings

  • @ImhotepResurrected
    @ImhotepResurrected Před měsícem

    Jay Electronica is my favorite artist in the last 24 years, he made me fall in love with hip hop again...
    Your breakdown is interesting... As some one that has studied the nation of God's and earths I often wondered how his lyrics are received from someone outside that community..
    Every line is coded and have a straight forward meaning...
    You Should definitely do an exhibit a, b, and c breakdown.

  • @djb10
    @djb10 Před rokem +3

    VERY DOPE that someone did this reaction ths way. I would NEVER recommend this track to a reactor because of it's craziness. *head nod* for walking your dad through this & preparing (if that's possible) him at the beginning.

  • @whereselectronica8390
    @whereselectronica8390 Před 2 lety

    Yooo this was great 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @txzbelle75
    @txzbelle75 Před 2 lety +1

    You've described his career exactly. Lol I love him! ❤️

  • @robrigolfi
    @robrigolfi Před 9 měsíci +2

    Bro this video changed my life.

  • @tiagotv7697
    @tiagotv7697 Před 2 lety +2

    Super dope choice. Never expected a reaction to this at all

  • @tjsylla
    @tjsylla Před 2 lety

    Wow.. as a Jay fan.. I appreciate you sharing this with pops.. you guys are amazing.

  • @JPT2010
    @JPT2010 Před 2 lety +3

    Great choice, I love Jay Electronica, to say he keeps his fans hungry would be a huge understatement! I had tickets to see him here in the UK earlier this year but the gif was cancelled 😭

    • @frontroom
      @frontroom  Před 2 lety +3

      That’s such a shame 😞 why did the show get cancelled?

    • @JPT2010
      @JPT2010 Před 2 lety +2

      I've no idea, there was no announcement from him on social media or anything, just from the ticket vender. Hopefully we all go to see him one day. By the way I love your channel, you and your dad are a joy to watch.

    • @stevenbolewicki2289
      @stevenbolewicki2289 Před 2 lety

      @@frontroom jay has a track record for not showing up and cancelling his shows. That’s why they get canceled

  • @LeoTheLion1679
    @LeoTheLion1679 Před 2 lety +5

    Please show him one of the first mainstream rap songs: Rappers Delight or The Message by The Grandmaster Flash.

  • @aidannasutileech4680
    @aidannasutileech4680 Před 2 lety +33

    You gotta get your old man to listen to anything on Liquid swords by GZA. I would recommend Killah Hills 10304 but the whole album is a masterpiece and I'd recommend listening to it front to back. you need to slowly ease him into some MF DOOM as well, I can recommend Born like this and Operation Doomsday. fantastic albums.

    • @rapattack7081
      @rapattack7081 Před 2 lety +1

      Killah Priest “Heavy Mental” is pretty similar to eternal sunshine . No drums. I think it came out in 98 but You’re right Adrian GZA is 🔥 and the story telling on killah hills is amazing.

    • @fsmast1
      @fsmast1 Před 2 lety

      Yesss 💯

    • @fsmast1
      @fsmast1 Před 2 lety

      I think he’ll get mind blown once he hears The Gza

    • @thehateugave9699
      @thehateugave9699 Před rokem

      Beneath the surface also

  • @marcusmessiah19
    @marcusmessiah19 Před 2 lety

    The "chair is a chair" reference to Luther vandross - is a lyric from his song "A House is not a Home"...

  • @irishcapone92
    @irishcapone92 Před 2 lety +1

    This might be my favorite song ever so surprised somebody actually reacted to this song

  • @donflo3
    @donflo3 Před 5 měsíci +1

    It would be really interesting to make a reaction video with him, for Better in tune with the infinite or real magic, or even Run & hide w the Bullitts.

  • @whiteboyrick524
    @whiteboyrick524 Před rokem

    This guy ear for music is amazing

  • @ruipereira2061
    @ruipereira2061 Před 2 lety

    One of the best choices you made! Congrats

  • @rapattack7081
    @rapattack7081 Před 2 lety +1

    Jay Electronica is ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️

  • @driedoezoe010
    @driedoezoe010 Před rokem

    Just logged in youtube just to give you a thumbs up! Nice vid

  • @samwisegamgee1635
    @samwisegamgee1635 Před 2 lety +2

    Jay Elec reaction with dad? Subscribed. Better in Tune with the Infinite, Exhibit A/C and Letter to Falon would be great to see next.

    • @frontroom
      @frontroom  Před 2 lety +2

      Much love! More Jay Elec coming. Better in tune is one of my favourite songs of all time

  • @poloregal
    @poloregal Před 2 lety +1

    This is probably my all time favorite so g

  • @marcogonzalez3582
    @marcogonzalez3582 Před 2 lety +2

    Okay bro I see you! Jay elec is one of the dopest!!

  • @SraAmoraVida
    @SraAmoraVida Před rokem

    The Luther Vandross reference is about Luther’s song ‘A House is Not a Home’.

  • @abdullahsawai505
    @abdullahsawai505 Před 6 měsíci

    The vandrose line refers to the Luther Vandrose song A House is not a home”

  • @zainqureshi9121
    @zainqureshi9121 Před rokem

    You have amazing taste man

  • @kingbrothers5459
    @kingbrothers5459 Před rokem

    Wow!!!! I wasn’t expecting this one.

  • @hiphopisdead956
    @hiphopisdead956 Před 2 lety +8

    I see what you doing Kai lol. You slowly show your dad the hardcores stuff. You show him the hardcore gangsta stuff and then show him some softer stuff, i see you lol.

  • @FuccYew
    @FuccYew Před rokem

    I’m glad this kid is even aware of this project. I remember when this came out there was nothing like it in hiphop.

  • @GSR-Indictment
    @GSR-Indictment Před 2 lety +1

    Jay Electricity!…🔥🔥🔥

  • @nygwill88
    @nygwill88 Před 2 lety +4

    Pete Rock and Cl smooth - T.R.O.Y

  • @aktivatedbeats196
    @aktivatedbeats196 Před 2 lety +1

    Loved this one 📈📈📈📈

  • @Jungz.88
    @Jungz.88 Před 2 lety +3

    I was obsessed with Voodoo Man back in the day lol

  • @bebemax95
    @bebemax95 Před 2 lety +1

    Here's my song recommendations:
    1. "Hip Hop Saved My Life" - Lupe Fiasco
    2. "Welcome to Forever" - Logic
    3. "Exhibit C" - Jay Electronica
    4. "Through the Wire" - Kanye West

  • @safs_dk
    @safs_dk Před rokem

    RZA might actually be the founder of looped instrumentals with no added drums. He most notably did it on Ghostface Killah's "All That I Got Is You"

  • @hiddenpotentialproject806
    @hiddenpotentialproject806 Před 2 měsíci

    He’s talking about the type of rappers the radio will play, not the ones who respect his abilities

  • @slugger2994
    @slugger2994 Před 2 lety +3

    The marshall mathers LP is an all time great. you gotta check that out. some songs might be too hardcore but it was so emotional and funny.

  • @Daq94
    @Daq94 Před 2 lety +2

    Wow never been this early! I recommend getting your dad to listen to DMX! Much love to you guys

    • @yungtwun
      @yungtwun Před 2 lety

      He has

    • @Daq94
      @Daq94 Před 2 lety

      @@yungtwun He has a deeper catalogue worth looking into, peace

  • @mr.mr.4772
    @mr.mr.4772 Před rokem

    The Announcement, your dad would appreciate it.