Madvillain - Madvillainy FULL ALBUM REACTION (first time hearing) 

I messed up the title of Fancy Clown. I called it Fancy Ways. Don't know why. Won't be the last time. Thanks for all the support! REBUILDSZN

“Let the rhymes be an instrument”, great comment

“Living off borrowed time the clock ticks faster” RIP DOOM

Just a heads up that the artisit "Quasimoto" that appears on a few of the songs on this album is actually madlibs rapping alter ego. His album "The Unseen" is an absolute classic and worth a listen, some of madlibs best production combined with an absolutely amazing rap style and personality from him. You'd definitely find it an interesting listen since you seem to like his production style.

Mos Def has gone on record saying "DOOM rhymes as strange as I feel" which I think is the perfect way to describe his work

ive listened to DOOM for many years and i STILL catch some new bars that went over my head after tons of listens

Fastest click I have ever done lol. I really hope you go through a MF DOOM journey through his whole discography on your channel

Watching people react to this for the first time is the closest I can get to hearing it myself again for the first time

You honestly need to do MF DOOM'S "MM FOOD" Its the second highest of his musical catalogue in my opinion. On the Madlib side, his & Freddie's "Piñata" is phenomenal as well

For someone who's first language isn't English this was the most disturbing thing I ever heard at the first time

(Finished in the replies) 2:27 the illist villains 2:59 accordion 5:58 meat grinder 7:41 bistro 9:00 raid (feat med) 10:46 americas most blunted 11:30 sickfit 11:50 rainbows 12:11 curls 13:31 do not fire!

"I see he cold (I-C-E cold)" little word play like that is why I love MFDOOM. he says bars so nonchalantly

If picasso illustrated a comic book and someone translated it to a rap album

You might need to watch "Rapping, deconstructed: The best rhymers of all time" done by "vox" (a channel on youtube) you'll understand more things about doom's rhymes.

MF Doom said the beat for sickfit was too good he didn't want to rap over it

Fancy clown is one of the best diss tracks and it’s a self-diss... lmfao, the only man worthy of dissing DOOM is DOOM

DOOM is probably the hardest rapper to decipher and you did super well especially for a first listen.

I'm been a fan of the man for thirty years. Found out he died today. A unique lyricist. He's always had that abstract style. He's always dropped those hip hop riddle rhymes. But he is the only one I knew of who has evolved with that style. Brings you back to a time when hip hop was a thoughtful medium. I use to talk about lyrics. I was a complete nerd with it.

“I’m going back there is no rules” 😂😂😂😂 meat grinder feels

Great seeing you react to DOOM. I think mmfood would be your favourite from his discography

Im having a really tough time with family issues at the moment so thank you so much for dropping this man. Been waiting a while haha

Well done on 50k mate! I think it’s time to do piñata by Freddie Gibbs and Madlib now ;)

2:27 the illist villains 2:59 accordion 5:58 meat grinder 7:41 bistro 9:00 raid (feat med) 10:46 americas most blunted 11:30 sickfit 11:50 rainbows 12:11 curls 13:31 do not fire! 13:52 Money Folder 18:58 Shadows of Tommorow 19:27 Operation Life Saver aka Mint Test 21:03 Figaro 23:35 Hardcore Hustle 23:42 Strange Ways 25:29 Fancy Clown 25:57 Eye 26:16 Supervillain Theme 26:39 All Caps 27:24 Great Day 33:09 Rhinestone Cowboy

Been sooo excited for this, JD keeping up with the quality content

Prophet!! What a way to celebrate 50k. You're a legend man. Here's to 500k!

Lovely and poignant speech at the end of the video Jon, it encapsulates your passion and genuineness for both music and this type of content, and the ways it can connect us in times that look to keep us apart. It's one of the many reasons why I keep coming back to your channel. Much love.

Beautiful reaction. I love how eloquent you are. I smiled tons of times throughout this mini film.

“I’ve even put on a shirt” Love you Jon this is one of my personal favorite albums of all time and I’ve been psyched for this for awhile!

I still rewatch this video from time to time because this guy does such a good job of putting how I feel about the album into words. Great video!

Figaro has some of the hardest rhyme schemes of all time. Good reaction.

Fancy Clown has an interesting concept. The rap is by Viktor Vaughn (DOOM alter ego) writing about his girlfriend cheating on him with DOOM. That's why he says at the end: "When you see tin head tell him be ducking down"

I feel like on your own you'll like MF DOOM alot better than you did with Simon.

“Madlib’s production is reminiscent of classic hip hop in a past that never existed” great comment

Does anyone else feel emotional when they hear/ see an artist who is so talented? Idk really how to word it, but when I hear Doom rap I feel emotional that someone has an almost godly level of talent at what they do.

Well done JD, not an easy first listen and lots hate it or don’t get it straight away. I requested Figaro on RR as I knew you would appreciate it. Great video, keep it up mate

You should've titled this video as "British man loosing his shit while listening to MF Doom" and it would've been accurate title

"the hell am i supposed to do with that?" LMAO

''what a call, what a real butterball either i get a strike or strike out, gutterball'' - such a genius line.

Before I talk about this album, I loved the message at the end of the vid and agree 100%, love the earnest nature of these reactions and you as a person. I grew up with rap but was never that heavily invested in music in general. When I was 18 I really delved into music deeply, hip-hop especially, and a couple years later I decided to listen to this masterpiece, and it just solidifed why this is the kind of music I will always come back to, always feel some comfort in. I have probably heard it over 100 times in the past several years and I will still find new things to appreciate. Your reaction is still my reaction sometimes as the density of the bars and rhyme schemes is absurd, especially given I have written a lot of raps and poems so it puts into perspective the next level he was on during this time period. There's a reason he is the quintessential "your favourite rapper's favourite rapper." Would love to hear your thoughts on it down the line when you've listened to it more and had time to ruminate, it deserves it.

So proud of your journey so far!! I feel like you'd find MM.. FOOD more enjoyable as I personally see it as more accessible.

You want the purple belt, check out the purple tape. Raekwon's "Only Built 4 Cuban Linx" is a classic & a hip-hop necessity.

Man, I've been listening to this album for over a decade and I still find new lines and meanings everytime I put it on... 10/10 classic.

I can honestly say this album will affect me for life. I can still tap into that moment when I realized this existed and the final sounds of rhinestone cowboy faded as I was just in awe. And the fact that I just happened to stumble into this no assistance it was like I found out how to space travel and it has been right there just laying on the floor the whole time. My favorite reaction to this album.. I loved the video.. Almost like reliving those moments again.

YES LAD. Rebuild season is still going strong, what a treat for us this is

I had very high expectations for this reaction, and you reached every single one of them, you are without a doubt one of the best music reviewers/reactors I've ever seen. Congratulations on 50k! You fucking deserve this so much man, I love this channel

I love this album. However, for me, I like his other albums maybe more. This is because of the interludey tracks etcetera. Whole album experience is dope though, but I shuffle my whole 'music database', so when songs of this album come on as a standalone it's hard to get into. Loved the reaction, and hope to see you dive in further in his amazing discography So fav tracks: all caps, meat grinder, Figaro, money folder.

Madvillainy is an easy 10/10

When I heard of this mans tragic passing I dropped the needle on this record and was brought to tears-in part because of loss, but also pure awe, inspiration, and bafflement(listened to this album so many times and it still gets me). There will never be another DOOM!

RIP DOOM, he will be missed.

YEESSS IT FINALLY HAPPENED!!! congrats on 50k!!!

Damn, this is the realist reaction I've ever seen. You're a fantastic speaker man

After spending the majority of my life believing Illmatic had the crown, I truly think this is the best hip hop album ever made

2003. I was 18. This altered my perception of hip-hop. Forever. DOOM is my favorite rapper of all time; Madlib is in my Top 5. "All Caps" is probably one of the best tracks ever made. And THIS. THIS was a proper reaction video. Thank you, keep on doing your shit! Consider reacting to Madlib's Quasimoto-adventures! The guest on America's Most Blunted; lead on Shadows of Tomorrow. It's Madlib's voice, but he didn't like his own voice, so he changed the pitch. And about Tarantino: Freddie Gibbs has actually named his flow The Tarantino Flow the last couple of years. Was perfected on Bandana.

Had to come back here tonight during my own New Year's afterparty. This is gonna take some time to process. Absolute legend. Phenomenal reaction. Happy New Years, Jon! Peaceful transition, Dumile

21:10 brain explosion after doom rhymes a whole sentence

Congrats on 50K! So happy you decided to celebrate with my favorite rap album of all time. Best reaction channel in the game!

Yo you’re actually really good at reviewing

happy for u bro, discovered your channel from the rodeo reaction and was so jealous that you got to experience that masterpiece for the first time

what an amazing review, this was super insightful and truly amazing

Been a pleasure following the journey indeed Jon, here and rock reacts. Excited for its future ✊

Oh, my aching hands, from raking in grands and breaking in mic stands

Capital STEEZ has used many of Doom‘s songs as samples. Please listen to Amerikkkan Korruption by him. You will definitely love it!!

I haven’t watched it yet but thank you, so excited. Been watching for a long time on RR, & glad you’ve made it here now.

Great reaction Jon, and congratulations on 50k! Very well deserved.

2:27 the illist villains 2:59 accordion 5:58 meat grinder 7:41 bistro 9:00 raid (feat med) 10:46 americas most blunted 11:30 sickfit 11:50 rainbows 12:11 curls 13:31 do not fire!

Love the reaction, one of the best rap albums ever. Regarding bar/concept heavy albums I would really like you see react to Hermit and the Recluse - Orpheus vs. the Sirens. Great how Ka is integrating greek mythologie in his stories

Music connects us. Jon this is genuinely one of my favourite videos on RU-vid, as a huge DOOM fan I’ve been waiting for you to listen to him because as a lover of language I knew you’d appreciate him so much. Figaro was the one I was waiting for because I remember when I first listened to it I was blown away. I’m excited for you because you have so much more DOOM to explore and he continues to entertain and amaze and I expect you will come away holding him as high as any rapper in history. Great video keep them up

I’m watching this again as you’ve almost hit 200k. Bro, you’re a beast.

"how can any human being possibly keep up with this?" i agree JD i agree

It took me maybe 15 listens before I understood that this is a legendary album. I didn’t understand it at all. You understood so much more about this than I did on my first time. You’ve really come a long way in understanding music so I applaud and thank you for this reaction. My favorite bar (which came right after you said this album broke your mind haha, so I knew you’d miss it) is on Great Day. “Spit so many verses sometimes my jaw twitches
One thing this party could use is more... ahem
Booze”. He set us up. He literally set us up into thinking bitches and then makes us feel ashamed for thinking bitches. It blew my mind when I heard that.

Love ya John keep grinding my bro your work will pay off💜

OMG! Been checking the channel constantly for this vid. So hyped!

GZA - Liquid Swords

The beauty of this music is you always catch something new

Your reactions on this are hilarious, love to see the rhymes being fully appreciated (as much as can be expected on first listen)

Gratulations, Jon!

You should do a clipping. season before their new album on October 18th. They have one mixtape (midcity) and two albums (CLPPNG and Splendor And Misery). Their discography is insane

This was so refreshing to watch. I felt like i was watching myself react for the first time. I vividly remember just laughing at the brilliance as well

So glad you’ve finally reacted to this for us all, there’s nothing quite like this album, I think I sat just sat there for a while the first time I heard it to let it sink in/ in shock. Even now every time I put it on I find a new favourite song/bar. It also such an important piece in terms of the influence it’s had, especially in production terms. Been waiting for this since the first MF Doom reaction on RR, you’ve put in a real shift since then, the time was definitely right now!

I'm so proud mate. I've loved watching you grow along your hip hop journey. This is my favourite album of all time. Don't worry it broke me the first time too. Keep up the good work mate!

Loved the video, man. I first for some reason couldn't get into this album but once I kept "forcing" myself to listen to it, it somehow clicked with me and now it's one of my favorite rap albums of all time One of the very few lyricist to rival DOOM (imo) is Lupe Fiasco. Might not be quite as good but he's def up there. His best albums are The Cool, and Tetsuo & Youth

this top 5 album of all time without a doubt. figaro my favourite off this album the beat and bars are insane and the flow is unbelievable

Well in Jon !!! Keep growing mate, best wishes !

congrats jon! excited for this reaction!

You are having the perfect reaction to hearing one of the greatest albums ever made.

Also alot of the samples are from the old fantastic four cartoon and the vocals on Shadows of Tommorow is Quasimoto aka Madlib's rapper alter-ego.

Great reaction and analysis, the best i have seen, and i agree, this is hiphop's greatest masterpiece, i love accordion, rhynestone cowboy, fancy clown, figaro, all caps... but they're all better together as an album or a whole track... keep it up Mr. Denton! love from Tenerife.

never seen your channel before but great intro to it. my favorite album of all time and its great to see someone elses first time reaction to it. i only ran into doom a year ago and god how good he is

Great reaction. Gotta listen to Pinata though. Perfect cross section between this and Bandana IMO. Think you'll like it the best.

Madlib's beats make my neck hurt

Such a good review

Thank you for reacting to my favorite album of all time! It took me a few listens before it clicked but I hope you enjoy it. Congrats on 50k and keep up the great work on the channel!

Thank you for honoring DOOM, brother. RIP VILLAIN. This really hurts, but people like you help when I can see somebody appreciating my hero the way that I do.

ALL CAPS WHEN YOU SAY THE MANS NAME, REST IN POWER TO THE VILLAIN MF DOOM

So happy you did this for your 50K Special! One of my favourite albums of all time. My favourite tracks would be Meat Grinder, America's Most Blunted, Curls, Strange Ways, Fancy Clown, Eye, Great Day, to name a few lol. I first listened to MF DOOM when I was 17 or 18 (4 years ago), mostly heard of him as "Your favourite rapper's favourite rapper." I was listening to Earl and got into DOOM through his Wiki page. You can definitely hear the DOOM influence on early Earl tracks from his EARL mixtape and Doris. MF DOOM has a pretty untouchable discography, I'd compare it to Kanye for how they both have no bad albums. Also both fantastic producers and you'll see that if you venture more into his solo albums like Mm. Food, Operation Doomsday, Born Like This. I would love it if you did the albums weekly or biweekly and just let them marinate in between. You also have to get into the different alias' that he has like: King Geedorah which is a 3 headed dragon monster from the Kaiju genre of movies in Japan like Godzilla. He produces all but one song on the album, which is Take Me to Your Leader. Doesn't rap on all of them but all the features are solid. Definitely an essential album. Viktor Vaughn is another alias which is DOOM as a younger street tough, not at the supervillain level of DOOM. The track Fancy Clown is Viktor calling out his girl for cheating on him with DOOM. Both Viktor Vaughn albums, Vaudeville Villain and Venomous Villain, are produced by other people but still must-listens. Also can't forget DANGERDOOM, which is MF DOOM on the mic and Danger Mouse on the beats. The album is called The Mouse and the Mask, and it's a trip into the Adult Swim universe circa 2004. Lots of references and samples from Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Harvey Birdman, Space Ghost Coast to Coast, etc. Definitely more of a stoner album but still great sober lol. This was hella long i apologize, have a great rest of your day, night, or whenever.

I'm loving this explanation of lyrics. You're helping me understand it

YEAHHHHHHH BOIIIIIIIIIIIIIII

"Uuuuhhh, what is jalapenos?" Is my senior quote

Grats on the growth, happy to see this channel growing man, honestly best reaction channel out there 🔥

Been a pleasure following you Jon