6:54 LMAO Georges face as he gradually gets LYRICALLY ASSAULTED by Lupe. Jesus I really want to know what it's like inside Lupes mind while he in creative mode cuz I bet that shit is like that part in Indiana Jones when they met that alien and got that Future-Sight shit full of wisdom and forbidden knowledge...........Lupe is something else man. Thanks for the Back to Back Lupe. WONDERFUL uploads.

I feel where Lupe is coming from in the first part. It's hurts me when I say Lupe is my favorite rapper. And a lot of people are like " who ?".

Lupe references the Divine Comedy - Dante’s journey through Hell to find absolution in the light. This allusion is carried forward in his reference to “suicide inside”; Dante began his journey into the inferno after considering his own suicide. Later, Lupe talks about breaking walls down and lighting the way for those to follow; this, again, is a reference to Dante, as Dante describes Virgil in a similar way: (From Purgatorio, canto 22, lines 67-69) “‘You were as one who goes by night, carrying / the light behind him - it is no help to him, / but instructs all who follow -‘“

Glad Lupe's album is getting more attention! Jonylah forever is phenomenal I think you would both love it

As an IT Technician, i can honestly say the second verse was legendary

Man glad y'all did this one. This is one of those songs he probably had fights with the label about. Independent Lupe I think will continue to introduce him to a new generation of fans.

I bought this album on iTunes like I bought Testuo & Youth. They don't sell Lupe cd's since The Cool here in South AFrica and that breaks my heart. Lu if your reading this, DROGAS WAVE is my favourite album from you. Never thought you'd surpass F & L nor T C! Much love, Keep feeding the streets with quality raps. Us REAL fans know your the Greatest to ever do it!

“Dudes can’t see the wall because they busy staring at the masterpiece”. Masterpiece, picture/distraction on a wall. Brilliant

At 16:00 Lupe recites in Arabic chapter 114 from the Quran called “Al Nas” which means “Mankind” and its translation is: قل أعوذ برب الناس Say thou: I seek refuge in the Lord of mankind ملك الناس The King of mankind إله الناس The God of mankind من شر الوسواس الخناس From the the evil of the retreating whisperer الذي يوسوس في صدور الناس Who whispers in the hearts of mankind من الجنة و الناس From the jinn and mankind -------------------

Two Lupe reactions. Oh Lord. #FREETHINKERS

Lupe is a serious contender for Album of the Year with this piece. His writing is as poetic, as literary as ever. It's a testament to his more enlightened and aesthetically superior art of writing. It's beyond rap, hip-hop or music itself. His prose...his prose is literally (literally) self-sufficient. He has no need for innuendos or triple entendres or cheap shots. Not that he is unable to go THERE but because he has long decided to trail his own path and be The Original Artist, a Prophet, a Poet, a Great Man. Art of this caliber brings tears to the eyes of men and women alike. As it should. Beautiful...

Thanks for doing 2 Lupe tracks... Luv you guys❤❤❤

Lupe is Top 3 Dead or Alive. He got album of the year

Drogas wave is my favorite album right now hands down and he follows up with a crazy freestyle over Lil Waynes mona lisa.

"King Nas" Has The Beat Pattern Of "It Ain't Hard To Tell" Mixed With The Flow Pattern of "Watch Dem Niggaz" Lupe Fiasco's Nephew Was Named After His UnCool's Favorite Emcee. Much Props On This Gem....

album of the year

Lupe is so fire its unreal. Slept on so hard.

If we could get “Manila” and “Jonylah Forever” that would be awesome too. I know y’all are busy but if you could it would be appreciated.

When he says Divine Comedy, he could be referencing the Dante poem about traveling thru hell and the soul’s journey to God

Lupe = Most slept on.

Lupe has the honour of making many people all over the world from Palestine to USA proud of his existence.

Lupe one of the best in my opinion (lyrically). This album has a lot of songs that are🔥definitely underrated. Glad you guys jumped on these tracks. Now, react to more LUPE lol

If I’m ever in my car, and I pull up next to a girl at a stop light, and she’s playing Lupe, I’m going to marry her

Straight🔥🔥🔥🔥Lupe on this track had a great flow

Lupe Fiasco is the god of lyrics there is a reason why this reaction is 4 times longer then the song itself.

You guys got a sub. It's so hard to find someone that breaks down lupe as well as ya'll... and loves to do it!!! You got a long time follower, love ya'll

Bro, he just said “you like to get em young like I’m Brigham’s son, trying to be more man (or Mormon).... Lupes the smartest rapper I’ve ever heard, seriously...

I watched him perform this, my first concert. My first time hearing. At Nas's 25th anniversary of Illmatic.

I can’t wait to show my kid your videos so he can understand the depth to hip hop music. Thank you for all the content.

This song is incredible. Without watching the video I def see an influence here from Nas - You're the Man

Lupe is sooooo slept on man, he should be in every convo about lyricists and hes not, its ashame. You two never cease to amaze me with your lyric breakdowns, no matter the genre. Keep it up fellas!

Btw, the Quran part is about having faith in God and seeking protection from all evils (evils within and outside).

Lupe one of the greatest! So dope seeing ya react to him, back to back with 2 🙌🏽🙌🏽fire for real man!! Much love man shouts from NY if ya can do Rest in Power - Black Thought Or any track from Locksmith from Olive Branch

There’s so much depth in his music. I really enjoy it. Hip Hop never really reached me but Lupe, Saul Williams, and Talib Kwelli always impressed me and made me want to find more

Loop spazzed on this one ! ! Woahhhh I'm not really a big loop fan but even if you're not a fan you gotta respect this.

Nas' original rap name was King Poetic .

Glad you guys giving Lupe some shine 🙏🏿

you guys are amazing. this channel has always been great, you guys are kicking every other reaction channel's ass.

Lupe is dope but he came out to early, he was ahead of his time. I mean if he came out when Kendrick or Cole did, he’d be appreciated so much more. He was woke, lyrical and conceptual before anyone else. But his name is already slept on, it’s hard to get back out from that after his label took his mainstream prime away when he could have established this. I doubt he cares because he doesn’t have to cater to anyone but his core fans who are attune to his layers, his concepts and understands that they need to dissect every bar to see the pictures/murals he is painting. To me he is on that alien level that very few MC’s reach, but he’s slept on in comparison to his peers.

Lupe is incredibly underrated, but imo he's top 5 all time, his lyricism is 2nd to none. Double and triple entendres are all over his albums.... wordplay, flow, etc etc.. dude is amazing!!

Awesome damn job guys!!!! I was waiting for this one.

The lyrical assault goes deep in so many songs. This whole album is fire.

my favorite video is you guys reacting to hurt me soul and you guys actually listen to the lyrics. Yall do Lupe justice

The name king Nas also related to the quran he was reciting bcuz it’s called Surah An Nas and nas in Arabic means mankind so he’s teaching his nephew how to be a king of mankind

the sequence from 6:50 has to be top 5 reactions out of any reactor(s) for anything ever. Brilliant.

Lupe was ahead of his time. If he came up at the same time as Kendrick he would smoke Kendrick

Totally agree with you on jamming out to Lupe songs because his flow and his choice of beats, will leave you adrift and lose focus on the words. Good thing about it is that the song never gets old cause you notice something each time you listen to it.

Wow that’s crazy how you mentioned the corny reference about Soccer. I was so into basketball and one day making it to the NBA, and never thought about taking soccer seriously, especially since I was good at it. And now I look at myself and see that I’m not in the NBA and was not even close to playing college basketball and now I ask myself, why didn’t I play fucking soccer lol. You live and you learn and anything corny can actually make your life better in that aspect. Good point fellas!

Y'all might not have the most followers of the KZfaq reactors, but your channel is definitely the go-to for real reactions and lyrical breakdowns, especially when it comes to the real lyricists like Lupe. ✊🏿

Y’all might as well do the whole album. The album is worth it, it’s worth sitting in your room and listening to it with no interruptions

Lupe is so deep in it he is tying back to his own timeless tracks with such a consistent and neccessary message...Put You Own Game, Bitch Bad...The Cool...just a MC master craftsman

you guys do a good job of breaking up Lupe"s songs since Hurt me soul , as a lupe fan I agree with you 100 % , the production with Lupe is always a problem. King nas is my fav of this joint.

Love u guys

Love Watching your vídeos 💗😀💗😀💗😀💗

I also think that the "masterpiece" line from Lupe Fiasco could also be a painting, of the picture of the dream, but this picture is hung on a "wall" they don't see

Y’all keep it up 👌💯

Great review as always guys. If any album should be fully reviewed by y’all it’s this one! Even jus the first half.

Just want y’all to know, appreciate the work you guys put in. I know putting these videos out at the rate you’re doing is very time consuming and is not an easy thing to do. Definitely my favorite reaction channel! if y’all could react to YSIV the song off Young Sinatra 4 and Manilla off Drogas Wave that’d be dope! Keep grinding!

Lupe murked that joint... so smooth... effortless... lyrically dense, yet beautifully expressed... definitely inspired by the OG NaS... but all Lupe... genius MC...

You guys have no idea how much I appreciate you guys breaking down songs like this.

YESS!! Albums crazy, one of my fav songs of it. I have so much I want to suggest! But I'll narrow it down to 3. 1 - Did U ever think by Flatbush zombies and a few others from beast coast. Next two aren't rap but are just Vibin, so 2 - How to fly - sticky fingers 3 - summertime magic/feels like summer by childish gambino. Even if you don't react they're all some great tunes to enjoy. Thanks for doing what you're doing. One of my favourite channels on KZfaq. 🔥🔥🙏🙏

The line ‘Heart blacker than the back of Fred Flintstones mouth’ comes from their first episodes when they were promoting a cigarette brand that originally funded the show.

Mural Jr is worth reacting too also!

Lupe just seems like one of those guys that has a crazy high IQ. His intelligence is on another level.

The title itself is a triple entendre: 1.The first and obvious is a reference to Nas, Nasir Jones, to whom Lupe has shown and expressed deep affection and respect. Lupe has stated multiple times that Nas is his favorite rapper. 2. The second be it a a reference to his two nephews, King and Nas. Nas, I believe, is heard at the end of the song playing around around with his uncle Lupe. 3. The third, and probably the one around which the whole song rotates, is a play on the Arabic word (الناس) which reads An' Nas, or Nas, and it stands for mankind, or human beings. At the end, Lupe recites the Quranic chapter of (الناس) that Muslims recite to repent and ask forgiveness from the King of Mankind=King Nas=God. In fact, the second verse of the chapter refers to the king of mankind. And this third reference is the most relevant to the meaning of the song, in which Lupe talks about his trials and tribulations and how he was/is constantly challenged by his demons (Drugs, lust for fame, money etc.). And the Quranic Chapter itself is a form of asking God (The king of Mankind=King (of) Nas) for guidance and protection from the evils of this world. That's just my two piece! And fyi, Lupe is my favorite rapper and has a constant spot in my top 3, along with Black Thought and Andre 3000.

I just saw your video guys! With Lupe it's always mystical and when I listened carefully to the Quran surat which is surat "Al Nas" translates literally to people there's a part in it saying that God Allah is "malek al nas" meaning King of people= King Nas ملك الناس

Debuted this live mixed with a freestyle during the Sway jam session (part 2) for the grannies which you guys unusually slept on! The whole session is 🔥 Oswin, Fred the Godson, Lupe, Rapsody, Chris Rivers - still worth a visit. But great reaction, love you guys, love this album from Lupe. Big international love from Liverpool UK - Merry Christmas!

would be awesome if you went back and did a couple of songs off Tetsuo and Youth too! Mural, Body of Work, Little Death, TRON, prisoner are all godly tracks

Always heard of him but never really had the chance to check him out. So far I'm impressed

Great review as usual. Song and instrumental is fire

awesome reaction. made me excited to hear the rest of the album. won't ever stop rocking out with your channel !

I'm so glad y'all did this, this album was straight 🔥🔥 🔥🔥 🔥🎉

6:45-7:15 is 100% PURE Stank Face from George, quality!! Lupe is ridiculously incredible, great track

Love this!! Definitely going to check out more from Lupe. Thanks for turning me on to this!!!

Don't need to finish the video to know it's 🔥🔥 🔥🎉 🎉 You guys need some more legends on here like Andre 3000 on sorry! Trust me.😉

It's really amazing to see how fast ur channel is growing guys

Should do Mural Jr.

You guys are awesome, and I wish you only good fortune and peace. Thank you for all the time and effort. Great content 💯

Nas has a song on Stillmatic (same album that has 2nd Childhood btw) called Youre Da Man. Another Nas reference

Song is fucking amazing. Can't believe it only has 40k views on the tube, it's honestly the best rap song in years

I'm not a huge Rap fan but I am a fan of the creative use of language. Thanks for turning me on to new stuff, and of course, the interpretations. Keep up the good work guys.

1st verse = illmatic, lifes a bitch, it aint hard to tell, ny state of mind(chi state of mind) 2nd verse = it was written , the message, black girl lost, street dreams, i gave you power (being the streets) 3rd verse = stillmatic as mentioned, 2nd childhood, every ghetto, what goes around, youre da man

Hey guys love the channel. Love the lupe videos. Can you guys take It back old school lupe fiasco and react to his song called Failure please

I wish they had some college class or even H.S. literacy class base on Lupe Rhymes, might be the only class you would be pleased with escaping with a C.

That bass riff great with that beat. The greatful dead: the music never stop, this group is probably the biggest jam band

KEEP THE LUPE REACTIONS GOING

Lupe is one of the GOATS man, he doesn't get the credit he deserves, never has. Been a huge fan since Food & Liquor and i gotta say this is his best album in my opinion.

Ohh i love George reaction to dope lyrics very funny

For the love of the free thinkers, please do Mural Jr. for the culture. The reactions to the bars are priceless. Lupe the lyrical king

He’s reciting the specific Surah “An-Nas”

This to me is Lupe's Part 2 to "You're Da Man" by Nas.

ALAN FOREVER

Since it's the year of second chances, I'd so love y'all to give Aesop Rock another chance, pleeeeease! Daylight/Nightlight, None Shall Pass, Rings, Klutz...

Hey guys, can't get enough of your channel. It's one of a handful that I have taken the laughably easy step and subscribed to. I just cant be bothered with most channels but your honesty and openness to anything new is respectable and something to be supported. All that said, as a guy that grew up as a metalhead and became a dirty hippy after living in the mountains for years I would love to here you react to some Grateful Dead or some other jam band not called Phish. Something classic but not popular like Estimated Prophet or from my current favorite band " The String Cheese Incident" (song: Texas or Little Feet). If you finally decide to wonder into these territories i would suggest a live song as these bands always sound better on stage than they do in the studio. I've also fallen in love with funk. If 6th grade me only knew playing a trumpet could be so badd ass. Bands like Lettuce (Do It Like You Do) or The Motet (Nemesis) are a bit more obscure outside certain circles and are fucking awesome. Again live performances are always better than studio tracks for these guys.

yall need to do reactions to the entire album. Its amazing!!!

Damn! George Imma need you to do like 10 more songs from this album. Your insight is amazing 😍

More Lupe pleaseeee. Give the man the attention he deserves

Had a busy weekend so just now getting to this. Thank y’all for the Lupe! Jonylah Forever is my favorite for sure. It’s based on a little baby girl that was killed in Chicago. He actually made it back in 2013. Highly recommend a reaction! Haile Selassie and Imagine are awesome too!

Marc Broussard -- Home (Soul, R & B, swamp rock) The Band of Heathens -- Hurricane (Americana, folk rock) Uncle Lucius -- Keep the Wolves Away (Rootsy classic rock, country, blues) Chris Knight -- Down the River (Country rock, Americana)

Pearl Jam black , that song was my favorite so many years I still listen to it every week