[American] Reacts to: Fire in the Booth Akala (Part 4)- My hardest breakdown yet!!

[@CliffBeatsOfficial]

I’ve noticed I misheard a lot of his lines. This is very hard for me to breakdown without having the history of the UK. This man is a historian!! Very impressive man. Dudes a different kind of animal!

[@OnePunchJam]

You need to watch his Daily Duppy! Lit as ...

[@dhamp_]

@@OnePunchJam not exactly easy to understand without pausing once every second though... ;)

[@CliffBeatsOfficial]

@@dhamp_ that’s how my brain processes bars. Either that or I sit there like fake reactors and nod my head and over react. I don’t do fake shit boss 🙏

[@OnePunchJam]

@@CliffBeatsOfficial his Daily Duppy come with visuals. Bar heavyyy 💪🏽

[@dhamp_]

@@CliffBeatsOfficial It's all good man, its the sort of reaction I like! You'll just need to pause a *lot* for the Daily Duppy, he goes... very hard, even with the lyrics on screen, its blink-and-miss it territory.

[@Peng-444]

The best thing about all these reaction channels is how many people are being exposed to Akala.

[@johickey3158]

and rage against the machine :)

[@kaderathebeekeeper22m3]

Here’s more from him. Genius 🧠 📚 kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6jUmHp5fdqneLM

[@aspect57]

@@johickey3158 fax to both of you :)

[@unvarnisheddruglifes]

Definitely!! Lowkey and Mic Righteous too, people will be listening to these in 50 years. Can't see any of these gun fingers drillers etc (although they can tour America?? I have been in prison too many times and the only thing that is a positive is you can't visit "the land of the free" 3 million prisoners more than the next nine combined!! "& the home of the brave" killing kids at home with thier conscious misinterpretation of the 2nd amendment & killing women and kids in mud huts in the middle east using a Xbox controller from a air conditioned shipping container in Arizona!! Brave indeed!! the 1st is free speech although every single email and call is monitored!! (That's why the world knows that the American's don't understand irony!!) Case in point the P.A.T.R.I.O.T. act which was the biggest infringement of civil liberties in US history. But as Hitler used every time as Bush did, anything that it's in the interest of national security," The politics of fear. Sorry about the rant, if you agree check my channel at

[@bmcc5807]

😂😂 for the uk scene you have to start off slow so you can get to grips with the accent etc.You jumped in straight in at the deep end with Akala. Brain fried.😂😂

[@biggamer243]

He said man are shook to go peckham. Meaning they're scared to go to a rough area in london called peckham. Nothing to do with beckham

[@control2XS]

I actually really liked his version of it though lol

[@skyebates246]

This guy does seem like a what is it with Americans and a complete inability to understand people if the accents slightly different I know people who's second language is English who understand accents way better than Americans do.

[@T3rratubby]

Got the hammers bit wrong too. But he aint from here so forgive and it makes for fun.

[@frankiilynx]

The best part of it for me is that Peckham isn't even that rough compared to a lot of other parts of London, let alone the kinds of places Akala goes to perform and to teach. One of the best callout lines I've ever heard haha

[@antonytheolddog8626]

Kick ball for the hammers , weed.and girls put a spanner in the matter. He had trials for west ham. I suppose someone has to play for them.🤣 Seriously though. That was very englandcentric and just for us. But he wrapped up half a life in a line.. Who has a trial for a premier league club, and still end up where he is. A fucking genius thats who.​@@T3rratubby

[@shaunheslop5324]

This guy has just rapped a whole album in 10 minutes he is a legend has 2 master degrees countless businesses

[@truthteller4014]

His talking the truth about being studied by phds across the world he speaks in most of them because he is proper educated.

[@perrywright1966]

He wasn’t exaggerating about phd studying his fitb , he is a scholar and activist

[@wiseup250]

Fr

[@danic9304]

Wow. Akala FitB part 4 for breakfast? Man, that's ambitious lol

[@illspeak2398]

“I kicked ball for the hammers” is when he played football for West Ham football club and “weed and girls put a spanner in the matter” is how he ruined his football career

[@Hi_Chris]

Akala’s FITBs are amazing but they’re straight knowledge. Not much breakdown required. He wasn’t exaggerating btw. He actually does lecture at Oxford 🤯 If you’re looking for bars to break down then Avelino did a fire in the booth with Wretch 32 that is legendary. Bar after bar every single line. After that there’s a platform called daily duppy that showcases artists and uses visuals to highlight the bars. Perfect if you haven’t got your UK ears yet 🤣

[@hideshiseyes2804]

Love to hear an American react to “man are shook to go Peckham” and totally mishear it 😂

[@joelgillaspy9558]

One of the greatest lyricists ever....Great review one love from the uk

[@chrisinnes4706]

Man, akala fire in the booth part 1. Essential.

[@lukekharma8675]

Peckam. South East London. Reputation for being rough.

[@DanielleSimone21]

Good to see another Akala journey, watching from Northampton UK. Don’t sleep on parts 1-3, they have been studied, no over exaggerating needed, he also has given lectures at Oxford, he’s never sold out!!

[@davidnash8711]

When he's talking about hammers, he's actually referring to West Ham Football club (The Hammers is their nickname), where he used to play football for their youth team.

[@ezergood318]

Going to LOVE watching this one😂

[@porksidewarrior]

No exaggerating from Akala bro,his stuff is studied,mans the goat

[@mattjosh69]

Great reaction man, maybe you should of started with his “daily Duppy” it’s still as fast but the lyrics come up on the screen. 😂😂😂😂🇬🇧🙏🏻

[@kristinewhitfield4110]

I like part 2 of these but all are amazing regaurdless

[@Frank-1978]

Hahaha. Well done for getting through ✌💪👍😀Akala is a legend 👏

[@mo10373672]

Akala fire in the booth part 1 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@wallersestateagents176]

My fave too

[@mhscc1618]

Akala, Lowkey, Mic Righteous...Top Tier anywhere (amongst others, of course) Peace & love ✌🏾❤👊🏾

[@obedaih1956]

My guy Timbuktu is a city in Mali which is in Africa and is one of the ancient cities. Its not a person.

[@MrWestie1985]

You gotta do all his Fire in the booths you won't regret it 💯

[@bpavitt5588]

Great reactions... pls keep them coming

[@grc9ball]

Great reaction, I know you were pushed for time but you skipped through the explanation of the final verse, he has written a graphic novel, and the final verse was a section from that, where the character he calls the knowledge seeker is being born and reborn in sights of conflict throughout time.

[@ianjwatson1874]

About time. Any "Daily Duppy" is usually a good track. Edit: Peckham is an area of London

[@henryannafi4873]

You're doing yourself a disservice as you did an amazing job. Akala is... Akala - there is no other. Ghetts FITB 3 has just come out and is already GOAT status. You have a new fan my brother 👊🏾

[@andychristoph9836]

"These times I kicked ball for the Hammers" Hammers = The nickname of an East London football team: Akala had trials as a footballer in his youth.

[@kelleycneubert3477]

“Dog shit cannot be polished.” That’s going on my quote wall. 👏🔥👏

[@88ST3V307]

That's an ollllld quote. It's nothing new... it's no brainwave

[@kelleycneubert3477]

@@88ST3V307 Probably- so I’m certainly glad I finally heard it!😊

[@88ST3V307]

@@kelleycneubert3477 haha from the US I take it?

[@kelleycneubert3477]

@@88ST3V307 yep 😊

[@88ST3V307]

@@kelleycneubert3477 haha peace. I love the US. was over there in 2013... wish I could have travelled more than I did. Coming from a UK resident, Akala is a race baiter and does not seem to like white people. Can I recommend some more UK related tunes you might vibe off? 1. TING DUN- METHOD MAN & OCEAN WISDOM 2. SOX- COMPULSIVE LIAR 3. CHAMBO- FREESTYLE (a local mc recorded around my ends about 14 years ago) Enjoy!

[@marcharley6465]

As a Londoner, I can say that you did pretty well with the slang. You were never going to get everything but you made a good effort.

[@UKmarlee]

Breakdowns gonna be hard this one !😮😊

[@CliffBeatsOfficial]

This was when I first stared the channel and had no introduction to the UK scene. I need to revisit this

[@ellis4070]

You gotta do the Wretch 32, Avelino - FITB

[@GH29111]

He said shook to go Peckham which is a dangerous area in south east London

[@RetroPaolo]

The reference at the end is talking about the slaves that were thrown overboard and fed to the sharks

[@jimkhana007]

Need to listen to all Akala’s FITB, they’re not just raps, freestyles or bars, they’re history lessons! He’s like a modern UK KRS-1 👊

[@m3dus455]

you are dope bro u will find loads in the uk we are a conscious lovely mix of british and immigrants british born who listened to U.S rap from day dot .... w love Y'all :)

[@CliffBeatsOfficial]

Thank you so much for the love 🙏

[@laughingoutloud8612]

You need to react to the other 3 parts 👌🏼 new sub 💚

[@AshtarVS]

You woke up to this 🤣 yea a lot of people wake up after hearing Akala 👍

[@sick_nisson]

@9:30 he says "man are shook to go Peckham", which is a semi-rough London borough. He's saying I lecture at Oxford University and help at warzones, you're afraid of stepping outside your hood

[@donnamalcolm3735]

His lyrics are studied at universities around the world. He lectures on history and his fire in the booth represents his lectures!

[@rickybillingham449]

He is a scholar at Oxford University which is like harvard in the US A top university, Fitb 1,2,3 are history lessons lol. They actually have been studied for history phds lol. Him and lowkey ARE LEVELS AHEAD.

[@charliedelafield5256]

You should do deadly fire in the booth

[@icecool4125]

Listening to this I appreciate how some words or phrases can only really be picked up by people from the UK. However, you understood and broke down the whole video pretty well despite you having issues with his accent. In your defence, he raps pretty quick at times for us lot too which is why it's an absolute pleasure listening to his FITB over and over again

[@kaymusonda7295]

Hoping you've listened to his lecture at uni, just amazing 😍

[@Real23Phil]

These times I kicked ball for the Hammers(WestHam United, he was in their youth system)

[@minimancam97]

13:23 the 'Hammers' is a nickname for an English football team West Ham, he's saying he played for them but weed and girls became distractions

[@AnaIBarker]

Please do the other 3!! Just have the words next to you when you listen to them 🙏🏻 that way you won’t miss any bars 👍🏻

[@kevinaddeh92]

Daily duppy

[@tattiman]

Piece of art 🎨

[@EdDesigns]

“Its Gonna Be A 40 minute Video” 38minutes later 😅👍 #Legend

[@garethdiamond1048]

I personally love akala not everyone's cup of tea but the ability is scary flow switches content knowledge beast. He's too true also but peeps rather listen to guns gals drugs.

[@VisionalHD]

Multiple phds do study his lyrics, he also has a lot of interviews like akala vs Tommy Robinson. Worth a watch

[@lukekharma8675]

He was invited to give a lecture on race and racism at Cambridge Univerisy and went on the political debate shows.

[@alexdunhill4271]

"man are shook to go peckham" is what he said. a relatively rough area of London i used to frequent when I was down the road in Brixon (not too dissimilar at the time) but yeah that's a UK bar so no hate for missing it.

[@Southlondonrider92]

His number 1 fire in the booth is worth a listen

[@theburk8265]

Yes mate, get all over the UK artists and watch your subs explode :) others got suggestions

[@CliffBeatsOfficial]

It’s not all about subs for me but I just love finding amazing artists! Music is my life and I’ll always enjoy it! But I love having people to discuss these masterpieces with!

[@seti7136]

Kick ball for the hammer means he used to play football for West ham football club in london

[@UKmarlee]

U luv this sh8t! Cliff listen closely 😂😊

[@ReedoTV]

"This is gonna be a 40 minute video!" Nah, its only 38:30 😉

[@charleycox3944]

Bruhh was supposed to react to it not pause and repeat every line 😭😂

[@dbow100785]

9:40...Shook to go peckham..... Its an area in London and it's pretty grimy

[@brianhannigan735]

Akala part 1 🤯

[@shaunheslop5324]

13:31 when he says hammers he means westham football club in London but weed and girls took over so it didn’t happen

[@T3rratubby]

OH and I've been to Papua New |Guinea vcia Australia

[@wiseup250]

Shook to go Peckham! London borough

[@fr9874]

I might be wrong but I always thought that Charlie might have distorted the mic in that part to show off Akalas skill a bit and show that he wouldn't get thrown off by it, the same with the sudden beat changes, that would throw a lot of rappers off if they weren't expecting it, Akala switches his flow in perfect timing with the beat changes.

[@rickybillingham449]

The lyric shook to go Peckham means scared to go to Peckham, its a very high gang filled area in London.

[@dannythedoodle]

Double 🔥💕🔥

[@united46]

Dude ghetts just dropped his fire in the booth part 3 🔥🔥🔥legendary

[@jacksmith4460]

Ghetts never fails :D

[@-lowdown-4698]

💯 Ghetts is Legendary,noman close🇬🇧💯✌🏼

[@ravinraver6023]

The hammers are west ham United pl football

[@RawSoundzProductionz]

His firb's do actually get studied by phds, akala is more than just a rapper, the intelligence that in in this man's brain is unfathomable, he does Ted talks, speeches at Oxford University, he is on his level yes there are some insane fitb's but but akala litterly is in a completely different tier, you really need to go back and listen to his pt1-3

[@wiseup250]

Kick ball for the hammers !! West ham youth player

[@leonabrams6471]

Nice reaction for me there are only 2guys from the uk on akalas level and that's mic righteous and lowkey check them out

[@zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz2449]

Mic righteous fitb

[@jimkhana007]

14:52 he ain’t exaggerating man, AKALA is different gravy!

[@liamchefstone87]

Shook to go Peckham , scared to go to Peckham

[@bubblegum0912]

That book the last section is from is called "Ruins of empires", buy it and I promise you won't be disappointed. It's as incredible as his Fire In the booths!

[@AshtarVS]

He looked at the camera when he said “resistance that is hardly ever praised” because that’s who he is now and that’s why he’s independent as an artist

[@AshtarVS]

And after him slaying materialism you thought he meant cent’s 🤣

[@fab78]

Check out akala's songs "find no enemy" and "thieves banquet", these songs are amazing

[@howieb4217]

Good stuff man! Got a sub out of me. Akala's great and his fitb parts 1 & 2 are well worth checking out too. I'd love to see your take on Mic Righteous part 1. Mic's my fave. Pure passion rap.

[@lukekharma8675]

So many UK beasts for you to check out. Ghetts a d Giggs been dropping recently. Daily Duppies, FITB. Cadet,Potter Payper, K Koke... So many.

[@rupeoverlay3153]

That second part is my favourite thing Akala has done. You need to google the references because they’re all historically accurate Also, there’s plenty of videos of the guy just talking. One of the most intelligent people you’ll ever hear.

[@roxiedavi7875]

Akala .....Daily duppy

[@CJONE764]

Hey cliff, when you listen to guys like Akala, can you think of anyone US bound who can spit as real as him? Both intellectually and flow wise (apart from Em)? I'm trying to find some artists to listen to from the states that have his level of skill. Cheers.

[@AJay-hp7oe]

Immortal technique

[@jubilee7019]

aesop rock has good flow and.wordplay

[@tofferooni4972]

Lupe Fiasco and Kendrick Lamar are quite intellectual themselves. Lupe is quite eloquent and aware and gives MIT lectures while Kendrick won a pulitzer prize and also gives univerity speeches

[@alittlebit07]

Fire! 🔥🔥🔥 Wow shout out to Filipino 😯🤟

[@firefistace5778]

Naol filipino

[@craigsmith926]

Whats funny is he isn't exaggerating when he said that PHDS Have studied his fire in the booths

[@JamesFromTheDurham]

His fire in the booths have been studied by PHD's and he's given lectures at Oxford University, he's not exaggerating

[@johnbwoy1980]

He wasnt lying when he said his fitb have been studied by phd's around the world

[@liamchefstone87]

Akala speaks more yard (Jamaican) than some other London guys

[@ocj2267]

When he says channeling Marley he is referring to the leader of the Mali empire

[@fizzbitt]

You need to check out ocean wisdom fire in the booth. He has got flows for days and specialises in double triple time!

[@88ST3V307]

Leaves punks like Akala in the dust, for real!

[@fizzbitt]

@@88ST3V307 not quite a punk but yes, ocean is a underrated beast on the mic!

[@aldanielfrancis5190]

Man r shook (scared) to go Peckham (an area of notoriety)👍🏼

[@farahali3032]

I think timbuktu is a city in mali west africa.. unless there is also a person called the same name.

[@xxxxel6736]

Shook to go Peckham means scared to go to Peckham which is a rough area

[@abeautifulwasteoftime3720]

Hey Fella, If you haven’t done it already- Lowkey-Ahmed. It is about people trying to escape war zones, very emotive.

[@AysahSpades]

He's taught in Palestine and he is saying man are shook to go peckham. Peckham is a predominantly afro-caribean area in south east London, which is known to be pretty hood.

[@CliffBeatsOfficial]

This was one of my first ever reactions/ breakdowns with no prior knowledge of the UK or anywhere outside of the US tbh. I still struggle a bit with thick accents but I have gotten better. I’ll have to revisit these soon 🙏

[@sranzrmejuly2688]

No it’s actually true they study his fire in the booths and even teach it in Oxford university’s

[@CliffBeatsOfficial]

Oh I found out right after I did this reaction. This was my introduction to the UK rap scene. I was thrown right into the deep end with one of the hardest MCs out there. Not only that, a professor! I’m much better now and I plan on dropping more reactions to Akala very soon 🙏. I appreciate you watching and commenting 🙏

[@unvarnisheddruglifes]

Man I thought for a second you hadn't done this!! The spoken word part at the end is the most powerful thing I have EVER HEARD!! Check Chester P if you like amazing wordsmanship for example "Don't let them change little man, keep your dream's true, You're in these streets, the streets are never in you!" And a person favourite is "Do you ever think that the kiddies listen to your lyrics? You ain't selling them the guns but you're selling them the image" Real Talk bro! Check out "Chester P DJ gone freestyle'" from 2003 but he must have seen the future "a dragon never hides it's wings"

[@alfieroche6667]

You need to watch wretch 32 fire in the booth part 2 it’s a madness !