Akala - Fire In The Booth - THE MOST DISRESPECTFUL Grading Scale Reacts

[@jry1392]

The ignorance is shameful

[@deanmillward94]

I’ve never seen anyone watch Akala and not name him king, I hope you continue on his journey.

[@grahamkelly8662]

@@deanmillward94 come on bro, no matter how much knowledge he has, he can’t rap to save his life. Are you seriously trying to tell me he flowed like butter on this long arse beat? You and I know it was a trainwreck .

[@AlmostJokingPod]

@grahamkelly8662 you gotta let ppl enjoy what they enjoy. A billion ppl can like this, it was still ass to me😂

[@TheMightyHams]

@@AlmostJokingPod When listening to Akala you can't really treat him like a normal rapper. He's probably best considered a poet who uses a hip-hop beat, and he doesn't do hard-hitting one-liners or songs that you'd put on in the car to vibe to but talks about some pretty deep topics that'll make you think. I'd recommend his FITB Part 4 because he flows a lot better on that and talks about the differences between him and other rappers that I just mentioned.

[@deanmillward94]

@@grahamkelly8662 He can't rap to save his life is a couple steps to far. His intellect and lyrical substance far surpasses 90% of rappers. Definitely not his best work in terms of flowing on the beat but content is A1. I hope they continue on the journey as not many artists have 4 FITB.

[@AlmostJokingPod]

@TheMightyHams if you rap, I'm treating you like a rapper lol tf. If he wants to do a history lesson in spoken word do that. You jump on a beat and rap you're getting judged for rap not your message

[@thebillyhunt9216]

Knowledge is power You seem powerless 😂

[@PeterLarter81]

@@thebillyhunt9216 lol only reactors on KZbin who ain’t rating Akala

[@thebillyhunt9216]

There was another, who didn’t listen to the whole of his FITB pt.1, but he really liked pt.4. It’s all cool though. Much prefer honest reactions 👍

[@chrismichael3420]

You guys do realise it's YOU that have the funny accent dint you? He's rapping about history that happened before America existed

[@missyyoutube7145]

I think its above their intellect tbh. You can tell by their interaction with the comments. They only interact with those who agree with them.

[@AlmostJokingPod]

@missyyoutube7145 nah we interact with dumb asses like you too. You sound dumb af

[@bjamz3784]

@@AlmostJokingPodyou sound dumb AF! It’s mad you don’t see it And your comments back to people shows your childish mentality

[@PeterLarter81]

@@AlmostJokingPod anyone dumb it’s you , your channel ain’t going nowhere, I’ll come back in a year and you still be sat in the same place

[@brainfragrances]

Only Americans don't like this one. This may be my fav 'freestyle' of all time alongside Hov's Grammy Family. If you want better flow, check out his FITB 4

[@AlmostJokingPod]

It ain't got nothing to do with being American. We like plenty other uk songs. Maybe to "Americans" this just sonically ass

[@brainfragrances]

@@AlmostJokingPod it 100% has to do with being American. Half of the american reactions to this think it's bad, no one else does.

[@fractal_mind562]

​@AlmostJokingPod I'm British, and I get what you're saying... Sonically this one is ass... But Akala IS that guy, you can check the resume 🙏🏽

[@tristan8922]

Don’t count us all out 😂 I’m American and UK hip hop is the only thing giving me hope for the craft these days. Outside of Aesop rock, Kendrick and a few other names, American hip hop has been inedible for years.

[@alexisdonaldson3430]

Yeh, this one was less about sonics and more about message. It's one of my favourites, still, each to their own.

[@WarriorOfGhengisKhan]

This is what happens when a whole generation of music listeners are used to hearing music that has been quantised, chopped and manipulated via software. They have zero understanding about timing because they aren't accustom to playing with the beat for emphasis. I'm not mad you don't get it, I'm just really sad this is what music is now.

[@Razza90s]

💯

[@PeterLarter81]

Not enough mumble for you guys, I’ve never saw anyone who don’t think Akala amazing , gone down in my estimation

[@gaya4d90s]

Akala - fire in the booth - Part 4 is the best. Check that out

[@PeterLarter81]

Akala a goat man , part 4 is a masterclass

[@samankhaghani4289]

It's not their fault. The person who recommended this to them clearly missed that they are not into conscious rap. From their reaction I think they would enjoy some more mainstream, american music. They're like k-pop fans reacting to heavy metal. To each their own!

[@AlmostJokingPod]

Clearly this your first video but it's amazing how ppl make assumptions about things they don't know. One of the ppl reacting is actually a conscious rapper 😂. You having a message don't mean it's good bruh

[@samankhaghani4289]

@@AlmostJokingPod A conscious rapper would listen before judging. A whack rapper would talk about hoodies, accents and polos.

[@tristan8922]

There are a million rappers spitting trash subject matter. Akala is one of the rare dudes spitting dope educational bars. I gotta give him his props for walking a unique path. It’s his thing and he’s authentic as a motherfucker. Just turn it off if you can’t connect with it. If you let your guard down and actually try to dissect the information in the bars it is dope as fuck and raw hip hop. The flow he’s doing might sound kinda wack but it’s a pretty typical drill flow where they are basically doing triplets over the beat. It can feel off kilter or rushed when you’re not familiar with it. ‘Dizzee Rascal 5 fingers of death’ is a good example of that flow too. We all so scared to learn about our past and the way corporations own us, we are doomed to repeat the mistakes of the past.

[@clashgods6606]

This video of akala has millions of views so think u guys just the small amount who dont like him .. ive seen other american people who do reactions and they like him .. cant please every 1 ... but any 1 who has ears no this is a classic ..

[@AlmostJokingPod]

This everybody else like it bs narrative ya keep saying just tells me ya are followers. Guess you like the food everybody else likes? You like the clothes everyone else likes? I'm not a follower. I like what i like and i don't like what i don't like. Idgaf about being in the minority. I would've died a long time ago following niggas

[@clashgods6606]

@AlmostJokingPod I said can't please every 1 meaning not every 1 will like it and I'm no follower I have my taste in music ..akala isn't what ild play while I'm sitting and chilling etc .. its not made for that it's more of a message and waking people up as some people are asleep on auto 🙄... I'm from UK but I think 70% of these days american music is trash so u probly think same about us ... eminem ..2pac...biggie...Jay z..busta rhymes...dmx...ice cube.. was the only Americans I listen to these days american music is dead to me I like hopsin tho and some of drakes ... every 1 to there own I'm not judging u for having different taste I'm just saying over here we get akala and we get that freestyle and what it's made for

[@AlmostJokingPod]

@clashgods6606 i agree with that and i mess with consciousness in hip hop. I mess with all kinds of different hip hop, this just was bad lol i like some trap music but it don't mean every trap song fire. Dude smart. Very intelligent but that don't mean the rap good. I recently heard a rap with a dude talking about a bogus billboard they put in his city that was good lol it don't matter what the subject is, if it's good it's going to be good. To your point, not everything is everyone and as an artist you have to know that.

[@clashgods6606]

@AlmostJokingPod true I like it tho I'm from were they from tho it probly sounds little different to us .. my favourite from over here is p money ...ghetts...k koke...Potter paper ..... I think u probly would like Potter paper he more of a rapper on rap beats some grime but he has american flow to him little .. if u ain't checked him out that's 1 to do

[@AlmostJokingPod]

@clashgods6606 we been getting alot of potter suggestions. We might do something from him tonight

[@noelfrancis1908]

Ge is a university trained historian knows his stuff

[@Scoobay]

He’s an autodidact who chose his own reality and feeds his own confirmation bias, despite being debunked over and over again.

[@thatghost]

Damn guess this one didn't work out too well for you guys 😅

[@TheShepherd32]

leaving this channel you dont understand akarla 🙄🤔🤦🏽🤷🏾‍♂️

[@grahamkelly8662]

@@TheShepherd32 no don’t leave. Please stay 🙏

[@AlmostJokingPod]

😂😂😂😂

[@PScoolio]

Man, you can't even spell his name right, stfu and goodbye, won't be missed from the channel lmao.. I love Akala personally, but I completely respect your opinion lads, you trying to turn up not listen to a mf rap about the struggles of real life and history, if you wanted a lecture you'd have gone to a university😂

[@PeterLarter81]

@@AlmostJokingPod don’t react to our music if you going to take the piss out of our accent , you speaking our language you dumb fks

[@BigC1290]

I'm ngl this is the type of FITB's you just listen and take in what's being said not talking over it or getting distracted

[@wb22gprix]

"look like he rapping on a treadmill" is crazy lmao

[@noelfrancis1908]

Look at his interview with Piers Morgan then you will see the level of his knowledge intelligence many you will notice how well he speak respond on his feet

[@AlmostJokingPod]

You can easily tell he's highly intelligent just based off his subject matter

[@chrismichael3420]

Your journey down the UK rabbit hole needs to see Swiss-Daily Duppy The bars will make your head hurt, I promise 😊

[@mphatsochikuse514]

The flow and beat they’ll say is trash

[@PeterLarter81]

@@chrismichael3420 wordplay crazy 🤪 Swiss so 🔥 I’m sure these nerds won’t appreciate it tho cos of the accent

[@ksmith3997]

Good to see people grow and educate themselves. You might start one day

[@Z33Nwa]

tell us you don't like grime flows without telling us you dont like grime flows 😂 nah fr i get what you guys are saying, if this was over a beat which allowed him to be more comfortable riding the beat (no diddy), it would sound better sonically. also, i think listening to akala you need to be prepared for a lesson. id suggest Comedy Tragedy History, basically a rap about Shakespeare's work but its 🔥still. And im from the UK and despite the pure disrespect i loved the reaction 🤣

[@south2north261]

You guys are the first to really clowning Akala can't even say his name right so yes stick to the USA rapper's Money Girls and car's well Akala given lectures at universities 😂

[@skunkfreaker]

Akala is clearly a bit too clever for you guys. Stick to Drake and Jay z...this uk stuff is too tough for you. Knowledge is power, you seem powerless.

[@bockerwright4132]

01:17 When you say 'I see the collar' sounds like 'I see Akala'. That's how his name is pronounced. You said it, you didn't know it 😂 ✌️

[@BobWon-o5m]

Guy puts out a reaction like this and has the nerve to put his own channel in the description

[@CatchaDouble]

respect the opinion on how you feelin' it. Akala is fire, he reminds me of RZA and GZA mixed with Dead Prez. He lectures in universities etc.Surprised y'all picked a conscious rapper lol

[@AlmostJokingPod]

We rarely pick anything we react to bro lol we say this all the time

[@CatchaDouble]

@@AlmostJokingPod ah I feel you, you're bound to get loads of duds then but thats the game and part of the fun haha

[@dazzer_]

Maybe you could try listening?? Just a thought!

[@tracyalbright5468]

Nobody is saying the man don’t speak facts and truths, but the style/sound ain’t for everybody. This part of the problem in the world, people can’t just agree to disagree and respect other peoples opinions. I appreciate this channel always stayin real to how something hits them, and not just d*ck riding for fans or to GET fans. This channel is A1 content and I can’t wait for the live tomorrow! 🖤

[@missyyoutube7145]

actually, that is not the way it should be. If a subscriber / someone who adds to the pay pot of these guys has recommended an artist. They OWE it out of nothing other than respect to listen to a song and then give their opinion at the end of it. This was a dumb immature video. Any business should put their customers to the very top tier. This was like watching 2 schoolboys

[@tracyalbright5468]

So do we know that this was a PAID reaction request? Subscribing to a channel is no different than being a fan. We pay for an artists content but they aren’t always gonna drop a banger every single track. Eminem is cool and all but I don’t bump all his music because some is just not for me, and I certainly don’t “unsubscribe” to Em just because of it. If you have 10k subscribers and everybody puts in a request, is it unfair to the roughly 6 to 7 thousand people that don’t get to hear theirs? And is that Craig and Quis being disrespectful? No, thats just the reality of being one in thousands. And even if it was paid for, they were paid to give their honest opinion and reaction, we as “fans” should know there’s a 50/50 they will or won’t like it. It’s literally what we sign up for when we make those requests. The respect was there when they chose that song over only lord knows how many else they got in a list somewhere. And I 100% respect what they did, even if it had been myself that requested it. This whole video just demonstrates real life. You don’t like it, you don’t bump it. I myself can have this conversation without getting mad or feeling some type of way about anyone’s opinion on it. And that’s part of what I was saying, some people can’t. So many are losing respect for others opinions.

[@AlmostJokingPod]

First off, we don't even DO paid request lol Tracy don't waste your time. I guarantee this their first video they ever watched to even say that. We been let it known we do NOT take payola

[@tracyalbright5468]

@@AlmostJokingPod You right about payola, I just got on a rant trying to understand the logic, my bad lol. Even if someone using “pay pot” as subs/views, I still stand on what I say…just like my GTA and Treadmill comments 🤷🏻‍♀️😂 Two of the realest mfs I know on KZbin, appreciate y’all 🖤

[@AlmostJokingPod]

@tracyalbright5468 fasho. That's why some channels pander and lie. Its way more viable for your pockets and channel growth. I (Dash) is just not that way. I don't like being phony. O can't do it. Like even if i love you and you do me dirty, the first moment i feel like i can't look at you the same I'm leaving you tf alone. I can't phony kick it so i damn sure can't phony react 😂

[@bjamz3784]

Skip to fire in the booth part 4! Trust me on this

[@TheTitlewave]

It's crazy how many people have an issue with the fact that y'all didn't enjoy this. I like Akala and I've enjoyed his tracks including this one but that doesn't mean that a) I like every track he's ever made or b) that there's an inherent issue with someone that doesn't like this one. Whether it's the flow, the beat, the message, the length or some combination of the 4, people like what they like and don't what they don't and saying that someone should like something just because you and a bunch of other people like it is ridiculous herd behavior.

[@AlmostJokingPod]

💯💯💯

[@joemcdermott4536]

Yous are wrong......trash?? Not a chance....simple. hes the actual GOAT

[@DouglasLoney]

Ignorance is bliss… missed the whole body… minus one follower

[@anneanne9009]

Museum? Try university where he gives lectures. I dunno. Ignorance is bliss, your lives must be pure joy 24/7.

[@beard6160]

Wow I've never heard anyone knocking this

[@BobWon-o5m]

Because they're desparate for views. Try hards.

[@AlmostJokingPod]

@BobWon-o5m if we were desperate for views, we would've acted like we loved it 😂. You don't make sense. We had it requested and listened. We don't know this nigga 😂

[@garethdiamond1048]

Akala is so special do all his fitbs theres a reason why its got so many few so quick compare to vids around same time numbers dont lie

[@mansoryO]

akala part 4 is dope btw

[@11_panda]

You’re right, this beat wasn’t right for him. Part 4 of his fire in the booth is much better and probably the best

[@dropbarracuda]

This cements it, y'all are real ones for putting this up. Saw this when it happened and was thinking it would never see the light, but this was hilarious, and the commentary was on point. All due respect to homie's abilities, he's just rapping a subject that doesn't meet the presentation.

[@AlmostJokingPod]

Yeah bro we not going to chuck and jive for likes. We gotta be honest. We know we could build our channel faster being phony but that's just not what we want to represent

[@wherestheexit5572]

​@AlmostJokingPod go straight to part 4 and then judge Akala, blown many American youtubers minds - no 🧢 you must be new around here 😂

[@liquorandwhoas]

well said, Drop! thx boys for keepin it a PERSONAL taste 100%, thx all viewers for respecting that, and thx Akala for puttin in the work for the 100% right cause!

[@AlmostJokingPod]

@wherestheexit5572 nah bro you must be new to us lol ppl who been here know how we give it up

[@wherestheexit5572]

@AlmostJokingPod I am new to you, I don't think you understand yet but you will - ooohhhh you will, it's inevitable unless you duck the smoke !!! Part 4 fitb I challenge you to react then come at me after, will be hilarious just to see your followers mouths drop! 😂 🤣 then we'll see how you give it up 💯

[@legendofmirr]

Everyone getting mad, they dont like it get over it. Most people do like Akala though because they can appreciate that whether hes correct or incorrect he at least has heart. And i do agree that he is off beat in this and so does he himself. Akala was always accused of being off beat thats why he did so many switch ups on Part 4 and spent more time constructing a "song" freestyle like 90% of other "freestylers" on Fire in the booth.

[@awesomefrankrapid]

I get you, and Akala is not a hugely successful commercial artist here in the UK. But, he’s super clever, he’s a regular guest on news programmes, speaks so well, he’s done a huge amount for the community. His track Shakespeare has one of the hardest instrumentals of all time. On a side note, maybe this is too niche, but check out the Don’t Flop rap battle Mark Grist vs Blizzard. One of the funniest battles you’ll ever see, you’ll love the bars.

[@larrycohen5553]

Yeah you were wrong about asian persuasion. Oh so sorry.

[@Ls-lw9ew]

Check out Akala daily duppy Wretch 32 fire in the booth part 5 K Koke fire in the booth

[@dacitytk2794]

Avelino daily duppy 👀

[@PrettyKiKi1981]

Yesssss this about to be fire 🔥 Agree... its fire lyrics over a beat you're expecting more over.... trust me, he is a educated lyricist ❤

[@ProductOfAnEmpire]

Check Akala's lecture at Oxford Union.

[@ryan00176]

You need to react Ocean wisdom - Near life experience⚠🔥🔥🔥

[@ryan00176]

He broke Eminems record issa *MUST*

[@dbc746]

Workrate my story 🔥🔥🔥

[@gavinblack450]

U just witnessed greatness…..full stop.🛑

[@jamessparling8936]

I understand if his accent is hard for you to understand. But at no point was he off in his timing, he was perfect with his flows and his timing from start to finish. I have to say, this cock up, and the failure to realize that Ren is probably the most talented artist in history, really hurts the weight of your opinions. Check out all the other FITB's by Akala, Wretch32, Bugsy Malone 👍

[@AlmostJokingPod]

Basically shitting on our opinion to state yours and then giving us more things to react to after saying f our opinion is nasty work bruh

[@jamessparling8936]

@@AlmostJokingPod sorry my brother but how could you think Akala was out of time with the beat? You can't blame that on the accent, even a non English speaking rap fan could hear the timing is on point. I'm sorry for hating a little bit but after this I watched your reaction to FITB Avelino and Wretch32 🔥👍 and don't give up on Ren, he is the G.O.A.T

[@remix-yy1hs]

Avelino daily duppy 2023 bro come on bros

[@GotBarzLikeEsco]

If you guys like the double timing you should check out Ocean Wisdom - Near Life Experience, if you haven’t already 🇬🇧🔥

[@TheTitlewave]

Akala Fire in the booth pt. 4 definitely should be the next one y'all check out given some of the issues you had with this one

[@markbebber2284]

If you want flow, lowkey fire in the booth. Legendary..

[@Sam-uu1lc]

How old are you 2? 🤦

[@ssdigwa1995]

You guys need to react to some Chip. Check out his Daily Duppy. UK grime artist, known for clashing (UK battle rap) and lyrical ability

[@mansoryO]

i know you got sense and pride

[@sarshadon2443]

To be honest, Akala isn’t a rapper first so his flow isn’t amazing but the content he is talking about is relevant. He is a super smart guy he writes books etc should check them out if you want to learn and thing or two

[@cupid_stunt7414]

🔔🔚's

[@kavkavtheg]

Not going to lie I understand

[@neilcarson1106]

Part 4 is a lot better

[@jackhurst8104]

Dave - Black (live at the Brits)

[@jim2win2]

Yall r right about the flow, this is a very beloved freestyle in the uk tho😭be prepared for annoyed comments

[@AlmostJokingPod]

Ooooo bro we already know 😂. I think we was very fair though

[@missyyoutube7145]

@@AlmostJokingPod Think again ! was like watching 2 14 year olds

[@SimonHHH]

This one is not good, please watch his fire in the booth part 4, it's on another level.

[@wasntmetoo583]

y'all were too funny during the live... I don't agree with your assessment but it sure was an entertaining reaction.

[@Scoobay]

His sister is better. Ms Dynamite, legendary UK MC.

[@Scoobay]

She came before him, started in the late 90’s. True pioneer, great flow. Akala is overhyped.

[@andrewf3746]

You have both been ruined by generic american rap. Sorry. But Akala is a utter legend . Lecturer and a teacher. You just prefer your gangster or bootie shaking nonesense. And that's cool. But admit it lol

[@grahamkelly8662]

Finally, someone who agrees that Akala is not a good rapper. He has great knowledge but as a rapper, he can’t flow to save his life and it sounds so horrible. Like someone randomly rapping for first time and like you said, he really thought he was in his bag. I’m not hating but there’s opinion and then there is facts 😂

[@emerj101]

Top tier react!!!!

[@shanejulie-blackdesign9022]

React to Clavish - 100mph freestyle x3

[@dropbarracuda]

Is this Conscious Gangsta Rap?

[@viz3956]

not watching this... waiting for the new em album reaction

[@mananzi9907]

Suprised you chose this, akala is legendary but i cant rate his music sonically. Dudes just preaching for like ten minutes every set he does.

[@AlmostJokingPod]

That's exactly what it sounded like over the wrong kind of beat for that too. Your message will fall on deaf ears if not presented correctly

[@missyyoutube7145]

@@AlmostJokingPod You should heed your own words.

[@yaktaxi1234567]

ffs!

[@jonenih]

Akala isn't really lyrical to me. He is just very smart. And throws wisdom not really very bar heavy, not messin those metaphors up etc

[@AlmostJokingPod]

Totally understand that assessment!

[@jonenih]

@@AlmostJokingPod 🙏 I think y'all should delve into that African bag of bars tho. You just may be more shocked than the UK. The rest of the world heard rap and held on to it, we didn't have major labels push bubble gum guys . Africans to try. Ladipoe: Double homicide ft ghost (bars) Feeling (vibes) M.I Abaga ft All Falls Down (bars n depth) Hennessy cyphers. Stogie T Nasty C Khaligraph Jones Casper Nyovest BarryLanes(African Kendrick Lamar flows etc) Sarkodie of Ghana Manifest Ojini, Yp, Ycee, Vector, Ladipoe, Abaga,Hennessy Cypher 2021 part 1 and 3. There are many more. But you need to first understand part of the language or context of things on ground to grab those. These are more internationally friendly.

[@nubien9]

2 steps forward 3 steps back 😎❤️💛💚🖤✊🏿🇯🇲🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@shanemason4031]

He should record it to a different beat, then work on the flow and make it better, definitely needs improvement in those areas

[@wherestheexit5572]

You have no idea listen to part 4

[@missyyoutube7145]

You do realise this was released 13 years ago dont you. The guy has done ok for himself but Im sure he will check in an d take your suggestions on board 😁

[@shanemason4031]

@@missyyoutube7145 first time hearing of him, so I didn't know anything about him. Lyrically he's fire, but a remix version on a different beat I think would be dope.

[@AlmostJokingPod]

@shanemason4031 i don't see how they don't see that lol we literally gave him that in the video. Different beat and different flow its a difference. I really think he had that to a different beat and just tried to make the best of it

[@shanemason4031]

@@AlmostJokingPod yeah I was agreeing with you on the beat and flow, . We will have to see some of his other stuff, but definitely see the potential

[@dahitzjamz7652]

Let's gooo

[@orbitalviewer]

informational or not the flow is just hella boring, its the same shit for 10 min

[@PlymouthLad76]

I'm british and akala is my least favourite tbf

[@ha8512]

why?