If it hasn't already been suggested, "Respiration" by Black Star would be another good one. Very conceptual song with great writing from Mos, Talib, and Common.
@blubandit3163
2 жыл бұрын
Song makes me feel I’m in New York and Chicago in the winter at the same time#classic
@ABoomerReacts
2 жыл бұрын
Not yet. Definition has been suggested but not Respiration. I'll add it to my list. Thanks!
@John__Dough
2 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest written rap songs ever.
@MrEt894
Жыл бұрын
That second verse one of the best in hip hop. He encaptured the feeling of being a number to the system perfectly.
@mielivaltainen
2 жыл бұрын
Love your channel! Mos Def has many amazing songs. Auditorium, Sunshine, Twilite Speedball and No Hay Nada Mas to name a few. Blackstar is dope as well.
@ABoomerReacts
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your encouragement and your suggestions. I'll add those Mos Def songs to my request list.
@mikehammer1777
9 ай бұрын
The entire Ecstatic album is epic.
@mannylokzzz
Жыл бұрын
I’m really impressed by the depth of your research in your reactions.. you’re covering some of my favorite artists and I still manage to learn a new bit of trivia from everything you do. Like that Scarface anecdote!? Who knew!?
@ABoomerReacts
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! The biographies are an excellent way for me to gain context of the performer and the song. That any viewers learn something new is icing on the cake.
@mannylokzzz
Жыл бұрын
@@ABoomerReacts yeah some people cling to the “death of the artist” concept where context somehow destroys art in some form.. but i slot firmly in the pro context camp. And thus thoroughly enjoy your videos. And artist name pronunciations lol. Thoroughly boomer and endearing
@ABoomerReacts
Жыл бұрын
Haha. It happens all the time. @@mannylokzzz
@mtcnaz
2 жыл бұрын
If you love good scratching, Premier is the king
@ABoomerReacts
2 жыл бұрын
I love it because it was so prominent in the 80's which is my favorite decade for music.
@mtcnaz
2 жыл бұрын
@@ABoomerReacts yes, it may be my favorite decade for “rock” or guitar based music too
@ck240sx
2 жыл бұрын
You would enjoy Beastie Boys- 3 MC's 1 DJ. Amazing what he does with 1 turntable and 1 reacord
@ABoomerReacts
2 жыл бұрын
@@ck240sx I've heard the Beastie Boys before but not this particular song. I'll add it to my list. Thanks!
@ael9065
2 жыл бұрын
You can always tell the difference between a New York beat and West Coast beat if you pay attention closely
@ABoomerReacts
2 жыл бұрын
I think I need some more experience
@fappe908
10 ай бұрын
@@ABoomerReactseast coast is more “gritty” west coast usually is more funky and groovy
@pickenchews
2 жыл бұрын
So glad i found your channel!
@ABoomerReacts
2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you found it!
@57kwest
2 жыл бұрын
If you want to see Yasiin act, he did a movie with Bruce Willis called 16 Blocks. It's pretty good.
@ABoomerReacts
2 жыл бұрын
Cool. Was he billed as Mos Def at the time?
@57kwest
2 жыл бұрын
@@ABoomerReacts yes, Yasiin Bey was recent. Last 10 yrs?
@youssefheisenberg6410
2 жыл бұрын
"i would live in New Jersey too if i had 12 kids" 💀💀💀
@ABoomerReacts
2 жыл бұрын
Fact
@crecentroll4961
2 жыл бұрын
"Its 10pm, where your seeds at"- RZA
@ABoomerReacts
2 жыл бұрын
Who borrowed from who?
@NunYaBiz404
Жыл бұрын
And the Fat Joe sample is cute
@mrmct78
2 жыл бұрын
I might subscribe just off that intro! You at least get a "Like" today. Hope its a good vid. Mos Def is my top 3!
@ABoomerReacts
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I appreciate it.
@paulpierce9558
2 жыл бұрын
You should react to Mos def- Auditorium ft Slick Rick. Classic, guaranteed playlist song. 🔥 🔥 🔥
@ABoomerReacts
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion, Paul. That sounds like a winning combination. I'll add it to my list. (Black Star "Respiration" will post on April 5)
@paulpierce9558
2 жыл бұрын
@@ABoomerReacts Thanks for great reactions, looking forward to it.
@chicochanguito7790
2 жыл бұрын
Whats happenin duke ka_boomer? Gloomy day in the hub ...guess it matches my mind set ...i always get nervous and down when i have a date with medussa lmao its cheaper to keep her pal lmao sorry for being a downer ..lol stay positive and blessed pal🖖
@ABoomerReacts
2 жыл бұрын
I hope your date went ok since the sun came out!
@TheRealness408
2 жыл бұрын
When you get a chance, can you react to the song "Thieves in the Night" by Black Starr (Mos Def and Talib Kweli's rap duo)?
@ABoomerReacts
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, I can do that. I'll add it to my list.
@TheRealness408
2 жыл бұрын
@@ABoomerReacts Thanks!!!
@anonymouslakernerd7214
2 жыл бұрын
Great suggestion! One of Mos Def's finest performances.
@tomasdrabek8070
2 жыл бұрын
Best rap song of all time
@LegendofmarlonSmith
2 жыл бұрын
i love mos def! thank you for reacting to him. this bro a legend too
@ABoomerReacts
2 жыл бұрын
Glad to! I have more of him on my list.
@robertban8868
2 жыл бұрын
An amazing song from Mos Def you should check is Mos Def - Hip Hop
@ABoomerReacts
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Robert! I'll add it to my list.
@sebastianandres8781
Жыл бұрын
Please i recommend you react to *I Against I (2006 Digital Remaster)* Channel : *massiveattack* _Massive Attack Ft _*_Mos Def_*_ - I Against I it was released on November 21, 1986_ *Dope Fire Underrated*
@ABoomerReacts
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion! I'll add it to my list.
@ThePursoodm
2 жыл бұрын
Great track. Some other recommendations including Mos are..... Black Star - Definition; Mos Def & Nate Dogg - Oh No; Mos Def - Ms Fat Booty; NERD - She Wants To Move Remix
@ABoomerReacts
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the suggestions! I'll add them to my list.
@1jams
2 жыл бұрын
Most Def Black on both sides is a Legendary yet underrated album in hip hop.
@Ludzig
Жыл бұрын
Those who know, know
@d-money_smoove
2 жыл бұрын
Mos Def although he is limited on content is in my top 5 simply because of talent and depth. He is a beast. You should do the song Travelin Man by him.
@ABoomerReacts
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion. I'll add it to my list.
@gabrielherman8930
2 жыл бұрын
Travellin man is fantastic
@SurtaPhyde
2 жыл бұрын
You should react to the alphabet by Papoose. That’s sick! It’s called alphabet slaughter!
@ABoomerReacts
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Shirelle! I'll put it on my list. I like reacting to artists that I've never heard of before. It's like a blank slate.
@arrowsofindignation1442
2 жыл бұрын
Rza=Twelve Jewels You would not be disappointed
@ABoomerReacts
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Arrows! I have deep respect for RZA. I'll add it to my list.
@averagefightfan
Жыл бұрын
Classic!! I love scratching too. This is a classic DJ Premier track. If you love scratching you should react to more songs produced by DJ Premier. That man is a legend when it comes to east coast beats. "B-boy Document '99," is another song you should react to if you love scratching.
@ceepatton7172
2 жыл бұрын
I'm a old head . I'm in my 60's and I tell you Premiere is one of the GODS of hip-hop producers. Better yet listen to his own group GANGSTARR. GURU is one of the hip-hop GOATS
@ABoomerReacts
2 жыл бұрын
On my request list, I have: Betrayal, Mass Appeal, and Moment of Truth. Are those good ones?
@ceepatton7172
2 жыл бұрын
@@ABoomerReacts Dude, GANGSTARR has a very extensive catalog of hits. Those you mentioned are good, but here some others . Work, code of the streets, discipline, full clip, moment of truth. Family and loyalty. Man you could listen to GANGSTARR for a good while. Then after you listen to that, check out the GANGSTARR foundation. That's group home, Big Shug, Afu- Ra Royce da 5-9 and of course Jeru da damaga. Oh yeah Premiere even produced a lady named dynasty. Then after that, check out one of the greatest female lyricist of this era L Boogie= Lauren Hill mystery of inequity
@ceepatton7172
2 жыл бұрын
@@ABoomerReacts Ever heard of KRS ONE?
@ceepatton7172
2 жыл бұрын
@@ABoomerReacts You can know react to I consider the greatest artist in hip hop........KRS ONE. Dude is in my top 3. The God of hip hop. Start with criminal minded to between da protest. BTW if you have time, watch the verses battle between Big Daddy Kane and KRS ONE. Old heads can still drop bars. Matter of fact, KRS ONE just dropped a new track called knoc em out the box Kris. Check it out
@king.ozzymandias
2 жыл бұрын
@@ABoomerReacts full clip and bad name remix with redman and method man
@goonercamerawiper8662
6 ай бұрын
"I guess Michael Jackson was right. You are not alone." My fav line.
@Leharrio_Structure7414
2 жыл бұрын
You must react to (BLACKSTAR) ft Common.. RESPIRATION .! It’s a HipHop Classic 👌🏽
@ABoomerReacts
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion! It's on my list!
@57kwest
2 жыл бұрын
The "do your math" hook is Erika Badu
@ABoomerReacts
2 жыл бұрын
Really? I had no idea.
@chuck430
2 жыл бұрын
was going to suggest this today but wanted to make sure you haven't done so yet
@lavantwooten2581
2 жыл бұрын
Mos Def is an actor who just happen to rap. He has acted since he was a small child.
@ABoomerReacts
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Lavant! I do remember reading that about him.
@postmastersgt1670
2 жыл бұрын
Please react to more Mos Def- Brown Sugar, Ms Fat Booty, Sunshine
@ABoomerReacts
2 жыл бұрын
I'll add Sunshine to my list. The other 2 were on there.
@NunYaBiz404
Жыл бұрын
I don't know why, but I also find primary school mathematics annoying. Even though I enjoy advanced maths and physics (especially calculus), but the long division things were sooo annoying (still are, and especially since I have two nephews and a younger brother) 😅
@ABoomerReacts
Жыл бұрын
Are they allowed to use calculators?
@NunYaBiz404
Жыл бұрын
Not until they're in the 7th Grade... That's where they'll start basic stats, patterns and algebra. This makes a lot of sense, and is one of the reasons SA has some of the best edu policies.
@jasonrodgers5533
2 жыл бұрын
- Mos Def "Black On Both Sides" ..... classic, waaaaay underrated album - DJ Premier is one of my favorite producers, along with Pete Rock, Q-Tip, Rza, Large Professor and Diamond D -DJ Premier is well known for his cutting (scratching relevant sounds into the song)
@ABoomerReacts
2 жыл бұрын
I love scratching because it was in all the hip hop songs that I liked in the 80's. If a song has scratching, chances are I'll like it.
@Nowtherethen
2 жыл бұрын
Check out “New World Water” please
@ABoomerReacts
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion, Coley! That song is on my list.
@NeonFuzzleS420
11 ай бұрын
I'm unsure what your threshold is for new music, but if you're a big fan of the "scratching" definitely worth checking out Coast Contra - Breathe and Stop Freestyle
@ABoomerReacts
11 ай бұрын
Thanks, Nick! The main focus of my channel is reacting to songs from the golden age of hip hop. It doesn't mean that I'll never dip my toe into more recent songs so for sure I'll put this on my list. Ras Kass' sons are in it, right?
@NeonFuzzleS420
11 ай бұрын
@@ABoomerReacts That is correct! I love how you do your research. I had to double check that you hadn't already done them yet(so many great ones still needing to watch) but here's 3 that are definitely in that era then: Return of the G - Outkast Rawhide - ODB ft Raekwon and Method Man Guillotine Swords - Raekwon(personally one of my favorites)
@NeonFuzzleS420
11 ай бұрын
@@ABoomerReacts was driving home and remembered this mix that i thought you'd appreciate, don't have to do a reaction as it's 18min long but its a megamix of songs from the Golden era of hip hop(1979-1999), most of which you've already reacted to. kzitem.info/news/bejne/pYGe1K6KsqacpnYsi=OSuSY0EsLCOX5LMv
@ABoomerReacts
11 ай бұрын
Thanks! I'll add Rawhide to my list. The other 2 were already there. 👍🏼
@redscorpion9325
2 жыл бұрын
“40% of People in America owns cellphones” “This is Old”😂yeah I agree now pretty much everyone own Smartphones,I even a Homeless Man with a Smartphone,It be might Prepaid or Services is off but they still have one
@tonysanches9413
2 жыл бұрын
Mos def is black star talib kalibe
@ABoomerReacts
2 жыл бұрын
Yes. I reacted to Respiration. And the remix, too
@gochasingwaterfalls9970
2 жыл бұрын
Love the whole Blackstar album, love Black on Both Sides, love Kweli and Hi Tek’s album Train of Thought. Speed Law and Hip Hop are my favourites off of this album.
@ABoomerReacts
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the suggestions! Those songs are on Blackstar? Or Train of Thought?
@gochasingwaterfalls9970
2 жыл бұрын
Those are on this same album black on both sides.
@ABoomerReacts
2 жыл бұрын
@@gochasingwaterfalls9970 Thanks! I'll add them to my list.
@rybena4422
2 жыл бұрын
Just going through your videos. THE BEST EVER hip hop track, maybe?! So glad to see it here.
@emiloprisa
2 жыл бұрын
A classic 👌🏻
@effer3
Жыл бұрын
Speed Law 🔥🔥🔥
@ABoomerReacts
Жыл бұрын
It's def on my list.
@forcedtohaveahandle
2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Would love to see reactions to Mos Def's "Hip Hop" (1999) song and Reflection Eternal's "Fortified Live" (feat. Mos Def & Mr. Man) (1997)
@ABoomerReacts
2 жыл бұрын
Hip Hop is on my list already and I'll add Fortified Live.
@1jams
2 жыл бұрын
For great scratching and mixing ..DJ Shadow is a samples G.O.A.T.
@ABoomerReacts
2 жыл бұрын
And DJ Premier?
@ndujamz
2 жыл бұрын
One thing Talib Kweli mentioned is that Mos Def was into Extra celestials books. And you can tell in his raps.
@ABoomerReacts
2 жыл бұрын
For sure! These lyrics were deep!
@LivinLegin
2 жыл бұрын
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@jabbad2992
2 жыл бұрын
This is another one of the G.O.A.T.S. who introduced me to another. Peace ☮️
@ABoomerReacts
2 жыл бұрын
More Mos Def coming!
@tysonroberts9887
2 жыл бұрын
This was hella good 👌💯 how about trying Daveed diggs and Rafael Casal easy come easy go video.....I bet you will like it.... take it easy out there
@ABoomerReacts
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I'll put it on my list. That's the guy from Hamilton, right?
@tysonroberts9887
2 жыл бұрын
@@ABoomerReacts yeah 👍 he was in Hamilton.... blindspotting movie and tv show is really good 👌💯 too... thanks... have a good one
@alimuh007
2 жыл бұрын
I couldn't wait to hear your opinion on this amazing song.
@ABoomerReacts
2 жыл бұрын
It was hard to do the song justice with just one listen.
@jasonrogers1752
2 жыл бұрын
thank you sir
@ABoomerReacts
2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure, Jason
@SUPREMEgoldchain_REAKTZ
2 жыл бұрын
"Casa Bey" by Mos Def is really good!
@ABoomerReacts
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I'll put it on my list. Is it about Beyonce?
@SUPREMEgoldchain_REAKTZ
2 жыл бұрын
@@ABoomerReacts lol nah, it has nothing to do with Beyoncé. He mentioned in an interview that this would be the song that would be his signature song. I know you will enjoy it.
@ABoomerReacts
2 жыл бұрын
@@SUPREMEgoldchain_REAKTZ Thanks!
@SUPREMEgoldchain_REAKTZ
2 жыл бұрын
@@ABoomerReacts welcome
@YourMom-oz9ds
2 жыл бұрын
You should listen to "New World Water", by Mos Def, from the same album.
@ABoomerReacts
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion! I can confirm that the song is on my request list.
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