Pro Songwriter REACTS to Rina Sawayama - Hold the Girl // Full Album Breakdown 

Dude, you really gotta react to Sawayama, it's way more experimental, but it's really good as well.

you need to listen to her first album SAWAYAMA, she explores a lot more genres and is my personal fav between her projects.

As the title implies, the main theme of this album is embracing and nurturing your inner child. Most of these tracks are very personal for her, but even in “Send My Love To John” where she isn’t even talking about herself, still explores a topic that affects a lot of members of the LGBTQ+ community, a lot of which are part of her fanbase. She is a lyrical genius and her and Clarence are a production duo for the books!! ❤️‍🔥

I cried several times during this, being overwhelmed by your attention to detail and ability to appreciate every part of the song, but also the song overall and the lyrics and message. Keep doing what you’re doing, amazing work.

Quite refreshing to have someone analysing Rina's musical composition. Most reactions just analyse the lyrics. Like everyone is saying, I think you will enjoy Rina's first album. Also, you will love Janelle Monae's stuff.

I came to the comments to tell you to react to her debut album SAWAYAMA and saw multiple people telling you the same haha but you really should! I would love to see you breaking down each song, even if I can't understand half of the things you're saying cause I know next to nothing about music; it's just vibes for me. You should also check out her tiny desk live concert where she performs three songs from that album. While we are at it, her EP RINA is also excellent. Really loved your reaction, have a good day/night!!

you are so SLAY for doing this

THANK YOU FOR LOVING HOLY TIL YOU LET ME GO Is2g it's so underrated by most people but it's such a theatrical song kind of reminiscent of Gaga in the Born This Way era which is also one of Rina's faves

Definitely check out her first album!! It’s a wild ride 🔥

Cool vid! I like how you seamlessly switch from reacting to explaining some music theory behind the 'interesting' moments in the songs.

Oh my goooood u would love SAWAYAMA. Love ur reactions ❤

This album is one of my top ten favorite albums of all time. It has done more for me than any therapist ever has 😂 Loved seeing your analysis. I would love to see you react to Trench by twenty one pilots btw.

I just love watching people knowledgable in the field appreciate things. It gives me a vocabulary to further appreciate the things i like. Thank you so much.

Thank you for listening to and giving us more insight on this album, Jake. Rina has become one of my all time favorite artists recently and she is also a wonderful performer! I love to hear people talk about the intricacies of her music. I hope you take the time to explore her debut album SAWAYAMA. It’s just as exciting and full of her character. You can truly get to know her through her music. ♥️♥️♥️

I saw Rina live (and met her, gotta rub that in) and Lauren Aquilana was actually her opener on tour 😁

Great album for anyone experiencing a loss of self.

Great analysis! Have you listened to Sawayama yet? If you haven’t, you really should give it a listen, you’d have a lot to say, and id love to hear your perspective!

Just bought both Rina's albums...she's great. I'd like to here what you think of my fave rockers...example 'Influencer' by Band-Maid. A wild ride in under 3 and a half minutes (she said 😁)

also here to ask you to listen to her first album sawayama it’s so good

Since u mentioned KDA POP/STAR, maybe u could react to the kpop group they worked together called (G)I-DLE, cuz they write, compose, and produce their own musics. I recommend I BURN, I NEVER DIE, and I LOVE these 3 albums.

yesss this album is one of my top 3! if you can, definitely check out Ava max, i'd love to see your reaction to Heaven and Hell ❤🔥

PLSSSSSSSSSSSSSS react to her first album SAWAYAMA

You love this so wait until you hear Sawayama, it’s even more insane imo!

Plz do her debut album sawayama🥺🥺🥺

Please react to “Mercurial World” by Magdalena Bay. Amazing production!

If you haven't listened to SAWAYAMA yet, I definitely recommend it. It pulls from a lot more genres and is still a surprisingly cohesive experience. "Dynasty" is a WILD opening track.

can you react to ARTPOP by lady gaga? this month's its 9 anniversary 🌝

dude. you have to react to SAWAYAMA

sawayama and charli (by charli xcx) need to come next!!!

you HAVE to listen to SAWAYAMA it’s soooooo good

Have you listened to Sawayama? I feel like you would like how experimental it is!

If the next album reaction isn’t SAWAYAMA, we will never forgive you 😡🫶🏽🙏🏽 /j

please react to SAWAYAMA

please react to more Charli stuff 😭😭

We are waiting Lana del rey album reactions please. Born to die or Honeymoon would be great.

react to Heaven and Hell by ava max

The way he never listened to sawayama

hurricanes reminds me of avril lavigne

new sub! i love this album!! you should check out ava max's album!! BOPS

SAWAYAMA IS WAYYYYYYYY BETTER THAN THIS. Check it out!!