Aesop has a genius level intellect and a massive vocabulary and is one of the most unique thought provoking lyricists in hip hop

That moment when you discover the greatest lyricist of all time and it turns your hip hop world upside down lol

PLEASE do more Aesop Rock... been listening to him since 2001... dude is the GOAT.

Everyone has that moment when they are first listening to Aesop Rock and their mind explodes. Dude is NEXT LEVEL. His intellect and wit is beyond anything out there. If you dug this, listen to "Dorks" and "Jumping Coffin" if you really wanna see the depth of this man's lexicon and intellect.

The stunned silence followed by "WHAT?!".... All the yes. It's almost unfortunate that so many people don't understand this much vocab from the English language, because when someone is able to so smoothly compose complicated phrasing like this... the poet in me sheds emotional rain down my soul. This guy's writing spins a world of fantastical imagery punctuated with periods of point-blank shotgun blasts tearing holes through the emotional fabric, leaving you to bleed out every shattered defense you didn't know you'd built up. Sophisticated art... you could chew on this stuff for ages and still feel like there's more depth to be found.

I’ve been listening to rap since ‘85 & started listening to AES in 2001, but I pretty much stopped checking for him around 2005. Finally tried him again in 2018 & got caught up with all the albums I’d missed. Now he’s by far my favorite rapper of all time.

THIS IS A STORY OF HIS LIBERATION from the dark alleys surrounded by trash to breaking free and living in the moment.. it's pure poetry

Jazz Hands is legit one of the most intense tracks for a first time Aesop Rock experience. It just starts off crazy and slowly builds momentum non stop with no breaks.

None Shall Pass is easily one of Aesop Rocks MUST LISTENS

Please do more of these!!! Aesop Rock is literally modern day Shakespeare. Give this man his flowers while he still breathes! Peace and love from Tucson, AZ!

Lemme try to give you a brief rundown of who Aesop Rock is, since I've been listening to this man non-stop since 2014, and is pretty much the only musician I listen to anymore (this will all be from memory, mind you): Aesop Rock is a white guy from Long Island, New York, born in 1976, named Ian Mathias Bavitz (hence his self-reference in Jazz Hands). I believe his first album was released in 1997, he's by and large been solo in the hip hop scene throughout his career with some notable exceptions (The Weathermen, Hail Mary Mallon, Malibu Ken, Def Jux, The Orphanage). Arguably one of the biggest names in the underground hip hop scene outside of MF Doom, with whom he collaborated on a few tracks (Barcade most recently, released posthumously after MF DOOM's passing). Aes is signed to Rhymesayers, out of Minnesota, but he lives in Portland, Oregon. Long ways from home. Blockhead is a producer out of New York who made friends with Aesop while they were in college in the 1990s, and whom Aes credits as being a huge influence on his own productions. To this day, they are good friends, and Garbology is their recent collab. Remember when Lupe said in his video that Aes is VERY prolific? He is. Dude dropped like 2 or 3 albums in the past 2 years. He's practically a machine. Aside from Lupe Fiasco's well known video that proselytizes Aesop Rock, Aes was also given a shout out by none other than LL Cool J on Insta within the past year or so. Which, fan of his or not, is a pretty big endorsement. Strangely enough, LL Cool J gave Lupe a shout out in the same breath as Aes. His lyricism is unbelievably dense; a combination of slang, euphemisms / metaphors, aphorisms and proverbs, observational humor, quotes from other hip hop songs (or music in general, like in 9 to 5ers Anthem). And all of that is run through his rather unique cypher. Top 10 Songs for me by Aesop Rock: 1. Daylight 2. Battery 3. Purple Moss (song by Malibu Ken) 4. Take My Hand (song by Dark Time Sunshine) 5. The Greatest Pac-Man Victory In History 6. Drums on the Wheel 7. Shrunk 8. Citronella 9. The Yes & The Y'all 10. The Explanation (song by The Gigantics) Of particular note, The Greatest Pac-Man Victory In History, the second verse of the song? The entire verse, THE ENTIRE VERSE, is done using alliteration and the letters L, S, and D. I realized it after listening to it for a second time, and checked the lyrics online to confirm. The man is a genius. Literally the greatest hip hop artist I've ever come across. If you want more song recommendations by Aesop Rock, I more or less have the man's entire discography. Daylight was the first song of his I ever listened to (Aes HATES that song, btw) but the song that solidified me considering him a god was Rings. Great song. Honorable mention is also the track Black List, with Aes and MF DOOM. Great song to just lay back and chill to. I can almost imagine being on a stoop in New York, listening to it....

This reaction is literally the definition of "speechless".

I love when people listen to Aes for the first time and discover his artistry. You may not understand everything he says but when you do, you see the depth of his words. It’s beautiful. Glad you reacted to this.

:-: lmbo you'll spend Alot of you life digesting Aes lyrics.. No lie I along with some fellow Brother and Sisters are here for this.. Absolutely Love this Reaction.

aesop aint easy to digest, but undoubtedly #1 smith of the words..

My guy just had his own Aesop moment. I had the same reaction in 2001 when I first heard Aes.. When you get it you come to the understanding that this dude is on another level. He's dominated my playlist for twenty+ years..

Aes is in the video but he isn't the main guy. He's the dude in the hoodie on the bridge for the jump.

Such a good reaction man! Love that you soaked in 70% of the bars before even pausing.

Heck yeah!!! HERE FOR IT!! My fav is Aesop Rock - Jumping Coffin Living wake / pixelate bar was DIRTY and soooo deep

I loved that you went into that brain melting space and had to play it again. Lots of good tracks on the new album. Nice review, look forward to more Aes reviews from you

I'd love to see more aesop reactions! Just shared this video to the aesop facebook group too! Cheers!

As a long-time Aes fan, it is very satisfying seeing the face of someone hear him for the first time reacting this way. XD It's like you're seeing god for the first time. Great video!

You just opened up Pandora's box.. he's never mentioned with the goats cause he's in a league of his own, on a planet far away, sent from the future.

They met each other, it's on KZfaq. But Aesop was definitely first. From the 90s. No beef. Aes is legendary. Keep going. Blockhead is the collaborator. Beats have always been on point. Look him up.

It's beautiful seeing another person on youtube have their life uprooted by Aes. Love it man, you really get what he's trying to do, you get credit.

Your facial expressions are priceless. I’ve been on Aesop for years, so this is precious to see your reactions.

Have fun down this rabbit hole. It’s an endless one that keeps on giving.

GREATEST ARTIST EVER. Been jiving to Aesop since 2005. It warms my heart to see the next generation embrace true rap instead of hiphop.

Amazing reaction. Welcome to Aes! Start anywhere it's all unbelievable. I would maybe suggest "get out of the car" from his album Impossible Kid. Or if you enjoy his story telling, "Ruby '81" off of Skelethon.

I love seeing people get blown away by Aesop's lyrical super powers. Amazing that he has only ever been on 1 late night show. Thanks Stephen Colbert for showing him to the world, wish more folks knew about him.

He’s not black, but he is the greatest lyricist in the rap game

3:48 i've been a fan of his for almost 20 years, and yea. listening to pretty much everything he drops feels like that.

That moment when Aesop will not be aiming at the apple. Mind fucking blown!

Aesop been around since the early 90s. dude is killer with the lyrics and delivery. he got the voice all at

I'm sure every aesop fan was giddy as shit watching the cogs turn like crazy trying to keep up to what was being said then just acceptance

Aesop rock and asap rocky are actually friends, the have respect for eachother.

Just discovered this video. Aes is one of the lyrical geniuses of all time - I've been a fan since Bazooka Tooth - and seeing your reaction to discovering him for the first time brings back happy memories. Hearing AR rap is like suddenly seeing in colour when everything else before has been black and white.

I loved your absolutely stunned reaction! It looked like your life abruptly and irrevocably changed when you listened to this song. I thoroughly enjoyed watching this reaction video.

Aesop is a absolute living legend you have to dive into his spirit world field guide album and his impossible kid album all his shit is seriously next level

This is my favorite reaction video is Aesop Rock thanks for checking out my favorite artist hope you are still listening

Watching this guy's brain trying to compute Aesop's words is priceless

By far the best facial expression’s can of anyone reacting to aes.

My man learned that there are levels to this shit in real time.

1st bar you breakdown almost brings me to tears...Fire reaction !! Aesop is my growing up years!

He and Rocky met, had a laugh about it

what i really like about this reaction is when you hit "lately i treat every interaction like a living wake" the whole weight of sadness in this song hits your face at once. it's heavy as hell.

Q) "Who is this dude" A) Someone that makes the rest of the spectrum he resides in look like babies trying to figure out what words are. To put this track in context, Aesop lives in Portland.... Think about the &hit show that city has been recently..... The song should make more sense now :)

"the first trick shot is just to show 'em that i dabble... ... ...i will not be aiming for the apple"

Thanks for capturing all of our reactions to hearing Aesop Rock for the first time, it’s always a moment!

Aesop is an absolute Master of rapping. He has every part of it down. The lyricism, the flow, the rhythm, the diction. Hell probably always be slightly under the radar because of how dense everything is, but that’s fine because he’s had an amazing career and has tons of loyal fans who get it.

Oh wow, you're jumping into Aes' with Jazz Hands? Might as well have chosen "Get Out of The Car". Heeeaaavvvyy! 🔥 Welcome to the family.

One of them ones you really gotta concentrate to understand. Heavy shhh. Thanks for sharing, once again another 🔥🔥🔥🔥 reaction

This was awesome to see. A genuine first listen of Aesop by someome that clearly appreciates hip-hop. Probably the best Aes reaction on KZfaq.

Aesop rock’s first album came out in 1997 A$AP Rocky has been around since like 2010

Look here, bruh! I’ve been fuxing with you for a minute now, but literally WTF! Now I used to teach English Composition on the collegiate level, and have been known to burn some tongue and quill in my time, but my damn! This vibe ain’t nothing but an amalgamation and codification of some silver tongue soulful ass heavy verbiage AND THEN THE BEAT DROPS! Don’t quite know what to say - I guess that’s the point!

I just discovered Aesop Rock myself a couple months ago. Watching your reactions to his songs is cathartic and affirming in a way I struggle to articulate.

Gopher Guts will blow your mind! I’ve been listening to aesop rock since high school, about 2000. Changed my life forever for the better

lol. "Ya'll don't know... " nah bro we've known. welcome to the master class that is Aesop

I fucking love your reaction man. Aesop Rock has some hard stuff. His colabs are fun AF as well.

:-: Do we smell more Aes reactions and New People into the Aes Rabbit Hole.. Edit: Lupa surely gave Aes his Roses in the Livestream.. For some real Fire from this Garbology Album check out Flamingo Pink.. Lmbo I love the Look of Confusion in this dude's face lmbo.. Reminds me of a certain guy I know hahaha.

Bro thats straight up beautiful. Like fr, that real raw emotional response to true art. You clearly respect music. Goosebumps type shit right? Aes is amazing man i know i fan boy hard and try to proselytize his work, but shit is too good bro. Hes a lyrical genius and i get when some people cant get into it, but those people can't respect the true wordsmithing and skill he has

this is THE PERFECT reaction first first aesop rock. Dude is the GOAT lyricist of all time, a true poet

GOAT. Deal with it.

This is such an amazing first reaction. I could see your brain working behind the eyes the entire time, I'm so happy I found your channel

Aesop Rock been out long time ago!! Since late 90's!!

Omg the whole start of the song.. I think I saw smoke coming out your ears

You will never be able to listen to hip hop the same way after listening to Aesop.

Bro aesop is a top 5 breathing lyricist. PLEASE do more🙏🏾 I found you searching for aesop reactions, and I’m throwing the subscription because you got it🔥🔥🔥 Peep anything from the “Impossible Kid”, “Skelethon,” or “None Shall Pass” albums. “Impossible Kid is the easiest to digest” 👌🏾

I love this reaction and use it to introduce people to Aesop now. 10/10

Bro, welcome to Aesop Rock land. The only mc close to MC DOOM but even more elevated. Been listening to him for over 15 years. Every album and I mean EVERY ALBUM expands his music. Sit back and enjoy his whole catalog.

You said lupe mentioned him. Naw it was a well earned 40 minute love note😊

They got a video of each other meeting. So akeard and lupe going a love letter that's beautiful but Im pretty sure he had the name first 😊

(Jazz) Hands down, the best Aesop reaction vid I’ve seen

Welcome to the rabbit hole. My personal favorite from aes is Gopher Guts. Dudes a fucking genius.

Great reaction bruh! More Aesop reactions please. Found you on Kito's channel and I'm similarly blown away by this dude. Loved BlockHead's choice of teasing the drops until the very end on this track. I've gotta listen to Aes's latest project!

You definitely gotta have the lyrics pulled up for Aesop. He's next level.

Aesop Rock is my all time favorite rapper. He has yet to do a bad album and Jesus you got to study that shit, like just to understand. But it's dope and he's one of the few artists I buy merchandise from. Including the Long Legged Larry plush he put out.

Thanks for another 🔥🔥🔥 reaction..thanks letting us have that moment with you ❤️❤️🇨🇦🇨🇦 #TeamSupreme

...yes after 1 minute and 48 seconds he made you think and feel more things than you probably have your whole life

Mans fell into a state of shock. 🤣

Best advise when listening to Aesop Rock. 1. His music is an active listening experience. You as the listener have to make the effort to listen and analyse 2. Listen to his track in small segments or line for line. 3. You won't always get what he says but if you pick up enough in his verses you will get a better understanding of the tracks 4. He mainly raps on metaphors 5. Do t try to figure out tracks on the first try. That will never happen. 6. Good Luck Watch this video. It is a good example of how to listen to him kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ataZdcmbuLGlfGg.html

Been listening to Aesop Rock since first discovering him on Limewire way back in the day. It was so great to see your reaction to a small window into his brilliant catalog. The damn-near speechless pause was a feeling I’m familiar with when listening to his work. If you haven’t heard Battery yet, it is one of the first I heard by him and is pretty damn amazing. Keep up the great work!

Probably the most perplexed I've seen you on the reactions I have watched so far. Never quiet seen a layout laid out this way like in this one here. Glad you ran thru it again I always catch more each listen of an artist I'm not familiar with. Sometimes something new takes a deeper listening to get it & to appreciate the art of. Dude can tell you listen deep as I like to call it but active listening is a skill rare these days but I've noticed you kinda like me with that 360° always on. Absorbing & taking things in. Props to ya I so respect that quality man js 😊✌🏼🧡

“Scuffed shoes couple new scars in the archive” dudes flow is bananas. I always wonder how it can get better after I thought I’ve listened to his best shit and he never fails to impress me again and again

People saying he didn't understand it, confused amazement is the ONLY correct reaction to hearing Aes for the first time. First song I ever heard was Kirby and realizing it was about a cat was the most mind blowing event in my short history.

Fairly certain The guy in the white hoodie at 7:15 and 7:20 (In your video) is Aesop, just hanging out for a cameo.

Okay. Now that you’re here. If you want something refreshing and a different flavor of genius… Homeboy Sandman - The Gut. It’s on its own level 💯

Mooooore Aes Rock! Two decades plus worth of tracks to dive into. Aesop is a legend.

Check out "Klutz", "Hot Dogs", "Big Bang", or literally any Aesop Rock song dude. Also Blockhead's beats are all stupid mesmerizing and dope like this.

3:45 a moment of silence for this man's mind 😂😂

Stunned Silence Has Entered The Chat

Welcome to a beautiful journey! Go listen to float and labor days!

that shocked face you do is so nice knowing you're getting some aes for the first time. he just hits different

Would love to see more Aesop Rock reactions my guy, Keep it up!

And now you’re changed. Welcome.

Watching someone become a fan of Aes is fun. Deep dive my dude, Malibu Ken is fire. It's all fire but I'm digging MK and Garbology a lot lately.

@Beats Bars & Delivery " Im about to Cry" Bro thats how i feel still almost every time i listen to Aesops songs!

And his flow is so on point, listen to any of his acapella albums and the flow still has a hint of musicality without actual music his flow is so on point.

God's lyricist.

“Is there something in this drink!?”🤣🤣🤣