Kevin is definitely a genius. He is insanely talented and that's an understatement. He went to Yale Freaking University, he speaks fluent Mandarin Chinese, and he can not only play the cello, piano, and saxophone, but he was giving actual concerts before he hit puberty! Child prodigy for sure. And I've heard that he's one of the nicest people you could ever meet and I totally believe that. He fit in PERFECTLY with Pentatonix. He was studying at Yale to be come a doctor. He is not a doctor, but he heals everyone's souls with his music.

He plays saxophone and speaks fluent Mandarin. When they went to China, he wowed the crowd answering the questions.

In case you haven't had enough, he's played Carnegie Hall on both the cello AND the sax (before Pentatonix) and speaks multiple languages.

Kevin and Avi roomed together in the early days. Kevin has stated he didn't sing much prior to Pentatonix, but AVi gave him lessons and like with everything...he excelled!! It is my understanding that Kevin is listed as one of the top beat boxers in the world.

I think Kevin is near genius level. He has so many talents it's incredible. Not to mention that he writes songs with the various members of the group frequently.

I love that you appreciate the massive talent Kevin has. He still blows my mind. I met him at a concert years ago, my daughter and I got photos with him. It absolutely made her day that he was such a genuinely sweet person too. And, he is my favorite too, but I absolutely love all of them. 😁❤️

He didn't know he could sing until PTX and Avi was his first voice coach.

Kevin is a monster of talent.

There's a lot of variety on Kevin's KZfaq channel (KO -- Kevin Olusola). The earliest videos go back to his college days when he was experimenting with celloboxing. There are covers of classical and pop music, some with beatboxing, some with other musicians. Later there is more celloboxing, looping and a series of short autobiographical videos. When when Pentatonix begins to get successful, you see him in this studio (I assume at home). Then songs from his EP, including his original, "Renegade". And once the baby came in 2021 he has only had time for shorts. 😄 For some celloboxing / looping, try the Sam Smith "Stay With Me" KOver. And definitely check out "Renegade"

You've quickly become 1 of my favorite ptx reactors 😍 I highly suggest their live cover of ride by 21 pilots. It was done for a radio broadcast. Or "love again"..also a mind-blower.

One of my favorite KO stories is him telling of the “interesting” conversation he had with his parents when he told them that he was dropping out of med school to become a beat boxer in an accappela group!😂😂😂

KEVIN is a true renaissance man, he’s mind blowingly talented AND a super lovely man, I adore him ❤️🤯❤️🤯❤️

I went to my concert last night!! I was totally blown away by all of it, but as someone who played violin for many years and tried to learn cello, I agree with you, I am in sheer awe of what he can do with that instrument. Seeing it right in front of me with my own eyes, undescribable. Not to mention his angelic voice and just how musically smart he is!

I’ve probably watched this 100 times and it never gets old. He’s amazing! I knew you would love this!!!

As long as you’re on Kevin, I suggest you check out “Renegade”, it’s his composition as well as his performances.

I'm so excited to see someone discover Kevin's solo stuff.

There are no words that accurately describe his talent. Thank you, this was a great reaction.

Did you ever think you would hear yourself say "he just shredded that cello"

Clicked on this before I could even read the title 😂so excited!!!

Omg! You have got to see Kevin performing Kevin's Fifth in concert!!! It's insane!

Just check out how much pure joy he has making his music its so much talent packed in one person...it rocks and so do you😍🤙

Kevin also plays the cello beautifully in PTX's cover of "Say Something". You might want to check it out.

Aaaahh, I've missed your "freakin' TOODLES!" 😘 Gosh I loved this reaction-your joy & enjoyment of Kevin's talents are so pure & open. Thanks for sharing this with us....💜

He's not even looking at the cello! Amazing!

Kevin is inhuman! Incredibly talented. His voice reminds me of Leslie Odom Jr.

I hope you share something from the concert 🤞❤️

Kevin has beautiful energy that eclipses even his amazing talent 👏

Kevin is THE master. He is a one-man band. Thank you for sharing another great review and glad you had a good time at the concert.

he kills it everytime !! too underrated, tysm for the great reaction

I love you loving this. Great reaction. Thanks for recognizing this great talent.

I have a non-verbal special needs daughter and she Loves PTX. We meet them for her make a wish trip. Kevin is her favorite and he was the sweetest. He got right down to her level and beat boxed the intro to little drummer boy which is her favorite. It was probably the best memory of our trip.

I agree saw them live in Sept. at the Hollywood Bowl they are Amazing and Kevin is insanely talented watch his other music from his Chan. AMAZING ! LOVE YOUR REACTIONS . .

Thank you for the great reaction to Kevin's video. I hope that you will react to more of his videos. Everything on his channel is amazing. Kevin's performance video for "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" is my current music obsession." His KOver of "All Of Me" is mesmerizing. It's all cello, no singing. The only thing better than Kevin on cello is 4 Kevins on cello, playing the same song. It's beautiful.

All of them have solo music out even Avi his song "Change on the Rise" is awesome

KO is a freaking musical GENIUS! Thanks for reacting to this. He is CRAZY talented.

He also has the most amazing laugh of anyone I've ever heard and every time I hear it, it cracks me up. All the guys in Pentatonix say when Kevin laughs they lose it cos his laugh is so infectious 🤣🤣

Loop pedal work is always SO impressive to me! I love this one! Kevin is amazing.

Nothing like a grunge cello, right? I've seen this IDK how many times, and it still gives me chills.

While in China he was both beatboxing and playing the cello and a professor mentioned to him why don't you combine the two and thus cello boxing was made. He speaks fluent Mandarin graduated from Yale pre-med prior to joining Pentatonix. The other members of Pentatonix I heard were a little hesitant to speak to him at first because he is so smart. He has the best laugh anywhere. And there are interviews on KZfaq with him one of which is fairly new.

Incredible talent!

❤❤❤ K O!! He is an absolutely amazing person. I thoroughly enjoyed meeting and talking with him during a meet a greet. Such a humble guy.

Been Waiting for this one!

Instruments Kevin plays 🎻🎷🎹🥁 that I know of and, of course an incredible beatboxer & singer. Oh ya also graduated from Yale the man is a freaking genius

Been waiting for this one. He’s amazing

I looked for you but there was so many people there!

Now you make me wish I had learned to play strings! "String skipping"? "Palm mutes"? I don't know what you're talking about but I'm glad you do. This video still blows me away and I've seen it at least 100 times, but now you tell me that there's even more to appreciate about Kevin's performance, and I wish I understood it all! I've watched enough of your reactions to know that you were going to love this one. I clicked the instant I saw it.

I LOVE Kevin!!!!

Kevin is my favorite too. He is a musical genius!

Super glad you did this. Mitch was my favorite for a long time but there is no denying that Kevin is one of the most talented people on earth. As you said, pretty sure he isn't human. Next try "sign of the times"

Pentaholics know that Kevin is a gem, especially if you've been a fan for a while (I've been a fan since 2011) Kevin is extremely talented!

He's so talented! Imagine if Scott (PTX)had never found him on utube.

Kevin may be the most talented member of Pentatonix. And given the five other people in the running for that, that's saying a lot.

His cover of sign of the times is great

Love this!

He’s Amazing!!!!!

Kevin is talented. He plays all kinds of instruments. He is amazing.

You should check out his KOver of "Sign of the Times" from Harry Styles. Also, if you like the shredding cello, try the group 2 cellos doing "Thunderstruck" from AC/DC(they actually shred their bows from playing), or playing "Dream On" with Steven Tyler and Andrea Bocelli at The Colosseum In Rome.

True Colors is awesome, too!!

So glad you liked the concert. I went last year and had a great experience, too. Kevin also plays world class saxophone. He's also the most humble artist I know.

Kevin is incredible! You should check out PTX Imagine where he sings again.

You can hear Kevin sing on Imagine and Evolution of Michael Jackson.

Fire 🔥 🔥🔥🔥

Omg so pleased you react to this Kevin is just so special. I love all of pentatonix but Kevin is also my favourite

Nice video reaction!

I'm so glad you liked this! Try his original Renegade or his cover of Human Nature. I'm also glad you liked the concert! Did your wife enjoy it too? Was she familiar with PTX beforehand?

Dude is so talented it's crazy!!!!! I'm sure Pentaholics will elucidate on ALL the stuff he can do. Pretty sure he is the most talented!! IKR!!! Shredding a Cello!!!

I don't think he's underrated. Us pentaholics know how ama,ing he is.

Recommendations for you: 2 Cellos, Thunderstruck. If you thought Kevin was amazing here (which he was), it will blow your mind. Also, Pentatonix and Lindsay Sterling Radioactive. Again, amazing and mind blowing performance.

Man wasn't the concert amazing!?!? They a real people, and don't try to impress! I wish I'd seen you there. We had so much fun! And the opening band was really good too!

Another great reaction. Thank you. I, myself, can't pick a favorite group member any easier than a favorite song. I love and appreciate all of them. Not to take anything away from Kevin...but as much as you admire his talent and skill on the cello...have you ever heard 2Cellos play? They are a Croatian cello duo. Their cello playing affects people the way PTX singing affects people. Pure shock and awe. Once you hear them you'll be hooked, again. Their career kinda runs parallel to PTX (got together in 2011, KZfaq videos, sold-out concerts, albums, etc.) but rumor has it they are "retiring" at the end of this year. I keep my fingers crossed that someday they might record a song or two with PTX. Or at least collaborate with Kevin (Cello Trio) on an album and some videos. What can I say...I'm a dreamer.

Kevin's a phenom! So glad you loved this. He and PTX do a great one with Lindsay Sterling called Radioactive. Thanks for a great reaction!

Hey! So glad to watch u uncover PTX & each of their unique talents. Kevin plays on "Say Something" & some other beautiful covers. Please check out their colab w/ the insanely talented violinist Lindsey where Scott sings in FRENCH perfectly on "Papatoui" I hope I spelled it right. Lol That is a very cool video. Their video tribute to Avi leaving was the cover of "Dancing on my own" Kevin plays on that 1 too. Have tissues for it & "Say Something"... U will cry. Rock on brother!💕🙏🏻

What a musician. I’ve never heard his solo stuff. Thanks.

Great reaction and Kevin is AMAZING (was accepted to Yale medical school and speaks Mandarin), but joined Pentatonix instead !! I think I recommend this before, but another phenomenal percussionist is a guitar player named MARCIN...you really need to react to him. He is now a 22/23 year old kid from Poland and has his own KZfaq channel. He appeared on AGT and was SENSATIONAL...but I would suggest you start with his video of "High Fidler' (Tommy Emmanuel), when is was 15...which you will get why he is a "genius". He has a long playlist, but that would warrant you to check out his other videos (P.S. he also has one of Metallic's "Master of Puppets") !!!

Kevin is a phenomenon but may I also recommend '2Cellos' doing 'Thunderstruck' . And another idea is Smells like Teen Spirit live at Sydney Opera House.

Great reaction! You might want to check out 2cello....Thunderstruck. I love KO..he is awesome.

Down gets a lot of attention from reactors, but I think his "Sign of the Times" cover is just as good if not better. Just a thought!

Kevin has been the featured instrument player at Carnegie Hall TWICE! The first time when he was 17 he was featured playing the saxophone, and later featured playing the cello. Here's in 2005 on the program "From the Top; Live at Carnegie Hall" on PBS; kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mc1dirSdmL-nho0.html He is a world class cello player and plays the cello on a number of Pentatonix videos. Listen to Pentatonix "Shallow" to hear him on cello. After he graduated from Yale pre-med school he went to China and became fluent like a native in Mandarin. He decided to forego medicine and pursue music.

that video is great, but if you want something extra here is the video that started KO's PTX journey back in 2011. he worked on the beatboxing for a year before putting it together, the original piece is a Cello solo. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aLp7Zq6nqd3Zkn0.html This is the video that Scott saw.

Oh boy! I mean. Do you want to see shredding Cellos. TWO cellos, most well known for Thuderstruck

Ok John, at the risk of blowing your mind even more, here are five Pentatonix songs that will showcase something truly incredible that you might not have heard about yet. Honestly, it was a genius move for them to achieve World Famous status: Gangnam Style* Papaoutai Despacito x Shape of You Perfume Medley The Prayer *Watch until the very end of the video, please. Trust us. Seriously, these songs will introduce you to a whole new level of talent and dedication.

Kevin has trained with Yo-yo ma as well. 🥰

For amazing cello you need to watch/hear the duo 2cellos. Just type it in and be amazed, pick any, you won't be disappointed.

I'm so glad you enjoyed the live concert! They are pretty epic. Love your reactions! I subbed on your first video. Would love to see you react to their PopSpring concert in the very early years of their career. Four songs, 3 originals and a Michael Jackson evolution. It's about 15 minutes but worth it. Thanks for this reaction, Kevin has more talent and musical genius in his pinky than a lot of artists. Happy Holidays!

Kevin IS something else.... try listening to 2 cellos. Their skills are off this planet

listen to their cover of Havanah!

Okay so this is almost totally unfair... no single human is supposed to have THIS much talent. Pentatonix is just a freakish collection of talented people.

If you want to hear more of him just in general I’d mostly recommend his channel cause he posts a lot of masterpieces. But within Pentatonix he actually only has small parts but worth it anyways so you can check out : Little drummer boy kzfaq.info/get/bejne/p7CPgKqIztWRppc.html Their Evolution of music (You had Guitar Mitch, you had Drum set Kevin, You’ll get Trumpet Kevin lmao) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oquoipth2L7XeKc.html Nature boy (More trumpet Kevin) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n7aiZrh72LC4caM.html Say something kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ZsqJn9mVscqvaas.html Sing (an original where he doesn’t sing but raps 😁) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j8lnYM6jt76cpXU.html Can’t hold us (rap as well) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hc2chpaClcDcmZ8.html Dancing on my own (for amazing Cello cause they didn’t have a bass but Kevin saved it lmao) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mt-Xn9F9qZjOn4E.html I’m definitely forgetting some but I hope you enjoy these 😁

I know how you like Live. Check out 90s Dance Medley at the Hollywood Bowl. Amazing!!!!❤

His original Renegade is another masterpiece!

It was this video that convinced the other Pentatonix members to ask him to join the group.

You need to watch the group 2cellos, they are so interesting and wonderful.

Please react to Little Drummer Boy by Pentatonix

OMG go look up 2 Cellos they are awesome check out Ac/DC s version of Thunderstruck they do as well as Sweet Child of mine and Living on a prayer these 2 guys have brought Cellos seriously next level😍🤙

Thanks for the reintroduction. Had him subscribed but didn't add to this email :) he's gotten snazzy w/ the looping. I remember him doing it all while still playing the cello. Now he's just making all of us wonder what we are doing w/ our lives.. seriously. If you love strings. 2cellos smells like teen kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pNCZaN2n0NvZdps.html

I'm trying to remember which song KO announced "I'm a human 808". Sing?

Love and agree with all (well almost all) of the comments below but would point out that apparently KO was not super comfortable with singing until he lived with Avi and Avi gave him singing lessons.

If you're going down the rabbit hole of Kevin's KOvers, I recommend his cover of the Backstreet Boys' "As Long as You're Mine".

You have to react to Ring of Fire by Homefree and Avi!

John if you like this one you might like him singing the sign of the times by Harry Styles