AMERICANS REACTING TO UK RAP... AKALA (FIRE IN THE BOOTH_ PART 3)| SMH..GOOSEBUMPS?

[@ArianBVRZ]

His older sister is a old school MC too, you should look into her: Ms. Dynamite

[@dhamp_]

He was raised by his mother, who was white, but made sure that he was educated about black history and enrolled him in Pan-African Saturday School, which is why he was reading Malcolm at age nine.

[@mikeye6590]

My guilty pleasure: watching people discover Akala

[@AsiaandBJ]

lol!! smh!! Until we discovered him through you all, I cant believe the WORLD is sleep on this man and his amazing artistry!! Unlike anything I have ever heard before.. 💯

[@mikeye6590]

@@AsiaandBJ can't wait for part 4. And we have a couple of others over here that you will love Lowkey & Mic Righteous. Will both blow your mind. Start with their Fire In The Booth. 🔥🔥🔥

[@jimkhana007]

Same, seeing Americans find and react to Akala is sooooooo good 👊

[@ponego2821]

I'm with you on that watched so many akala reactions few over and over lol

[@rjdmac77]

He's Irish like me..... Fair play bollocks Ye. Class freestyle

[@PatoNumber9]

Who else is here waiting for part 4 🔥🔥🔥 👀 Knowledge is power 👊🏽

[@mikeye6590]

☝️💯

[@davidsamuel2303]

@@mikeye6590 ☝️

[@cathalking5391]

Yep

[@lukevlogslife3450]

☝☝☝☝❤

[@danic9304]

When Akala was a kid there were Saturday schools started and run by carribean communities and he went to one of those Saturday schools.

[@DanielleSimone21]

Hey Danielle fancy seeing you here 😊 He went to a pan African Saturday school in Camden I think? He very much believes that learning along with the unequally learning in mainstream British school system built his values. I always refer anyone to look into grenfell to show the inequalities in London. One street rich, the next street tower block burnt down and many families killed just so the rich didn’t have to look at what they felt was an eyesore 😢

[@alexisdonaldson3430]

Also his mother is Scottish, which is a different element to his background. So he has a wide experience of people and attitudes in his own family, which I think comes across in his lyrics.

[@danic9304]

@@DanielleSimone21 Hi Danielle! :)

[@LOAFEMB]

Back in day in America on the weekends the Black Panthers had what the called the “African Free School” You’ll still find pockets of it here and there. That will pop up event once in a while.

[@KKGAMING31]

It's not exclusive to the Caribbeans! I went to a Ghanaian Saturday school in Willesden Green London during the early '90s; we would study extra maths, English, African Geography and Ghanaian and African history. It was a way to get additional education into our community's children, as many believed and still do that the state system does not value our children.

[@kieronimo1]

A little bit of background: Akala is half white Scottish and half black Jamaican. He grew up with his mother but had a relationship with his father. He was a youth football (soccer) prodigy and played for West Ham (a big club). His older sister is Miss Dynamite (a singer/rapper who was famous about 18 years ago).

[@makaveliuk86]

Asia you had me tearing up at the start there when his words resonated with you😪 my heart goes out to ya💜 you 2 are smashing these reactions, can't wait to see your faces when part 4 drops

[@DanielleSimone21]

YES!! Me again from Northampton UK, I’m love this one, it’s so underrated and like I said before who is riding a beat like this?? Now you have the experience of watching him give you a masterpiece of lyrics and poetry in part 4 🔥 If you read his book Natives, or his vladtv interviews etc it will give you some good insight into his views! His sister is Ms Dynamite she was a UK London MC, Asia every time I see you you remind me of her, it’s your smile! Keep em coming 🔥🔥 once part 4 is complete I can give you more recommendations ♥️

[@AsiaandBJ]

Drop as many comments as you'd like. We are loving it! You all have been the greatest in giving us feedback, recommendations, and tea on what's to and what's not! Keep em' coming!! 🙏🏾💯

[@joseph1980.]

Weird that as the bird on this vid also reminded me of akalas sister

[@andrewpeters6339]

You need to read his book which explains how he became who he is, and so much information on society. NATIVES (RACE AND CLASS IN THE RUINS OF EMPIRE)

[@AsiaandBJ]

Yes!!! Before I even finished reading your post, I was going to ask the NAME of his book... Thank you so much for sharing this!! Will be checking into it! It is a MUST!

[@andrewpeters6339]

@@AsiaandBJ The book is on Amazon. I read it twice because there is so much info I couldn't take it all in on one read. A great man. His Oxford University lectures are on you tube aswell. Check them out!!

[@ProductOfAnEmpire]

React to Akala's lecture at the Oxford Union.

[@Conmister]

I was literally about to post this.

[@staycalmandreflect5296]

💯 Been waiting for that for long.

[@chief-jayfiji7834]

Don’t think anyone has ever reacted to that,love that vid

[@AsiaandBJ]

I think its worth looking into! Thank you for suggesting that! I was wondering how interested people would be if we covered something like that, but I think it would be worth it at this point!

[@ProductOfAnEmpire]

@@AsiaandBJ I think it would make you guys so unique among other Americans reacting to Black British culture... especially if you guys pause to dissect and discuss the points he makes in the lecture... Jheeezzz!! You'd be a cut above the rest.

[@arronlukepit4833]

Can't wait till you guys see part 4🔥🔥🔥🤯🤯🤯 he has 2 sections in part 4 for his 10 year anniversary

[@qwizzle78]

Britain has got many conscious rappers who aren't afraid to speak up against injustices around the world. Artists using there platforms to spread love and unity will always have a place in the UK and we love akala and other rappers like him. Please react to lowkey dave and mic righteous even logic. You will love them

[@kyngdavid9]

Awesome review guys. Love this show. Check out his book Natives. He breaks down his life story and history if growing up in London.

[@andrewpeters6339]

On the same vibe as Akala...Dave at the Brits is crazy. So the Brits is like the Grammys in the UK, and he's talking like Akala. Dave is so young and so woke, and to do it at the Brits! Bless. Check it out.

[@luapnitsua5859]

Thanks for continuing to share the UK gems.We need to push this conscious rap more than the thug image!.If I had a platform I would use it to spread knowledge and not to glorify g life.

[@AsiaandBJ]

Thats facts!! Part of the reason we decided to do what we are doing is to see artistry and music talent at its best outside of the United States... And we will continue to showcase that! People can get so easily wrapped up on what's always being thrown at them that they dont realize how much more talent is really out there! UK has definitely shined a lot of light and opened our eyes for sure! We gotta keep pushing it!!

[@perrywright1966]

Only asked yesterday , that was quick , I now can’t wait for you to see part 4 you will be blown away

[@AsiaandBJ]

LOL!! We got part 4 coming very soon!! Every part just keeps getting better.. I can only wonder what part 4 covers... He has talked about a lot of things on multiple layers... To think that there is MORE.... spshhh... We cant wait!

[@colinyoung9903]

Really enjoyed your reactions to all 3 parts and like others have said, part 4 will have you both all messed up esp the last 5 min. Can’t wait for your reaction 👍

[@freemind5454]

I’m exciting to watch ur reaction guys part 4.

[@mcaztec]

You really need to listen to him speak. Check out his Oxford union address or his interview with James O'Brien to understand more of his history

[@darrencurtis2668]

After you’ve finished akalas fitbs you got to check out some of his songs especially murder runs the globe and carried away also you have to check out mic righteous fitb 1-4 and lowkey fitb 1-2 they are all absolute 🔥🔥🔥

[@stuartwallace4299]

Hey from the UK. I very much enjoy watching your reaction videos. Looking forward to part 4 of Akala. Also I would like to see a reaction to 'Dave - Black (live at the Brits 2020)'. Its an amazing and powerful piece and I'd love to hear your thoughts and feelings about it. The live at the Brits version has an extra verse and the live performance gives me chills.

[@andrewpeters6339]

I would love to see a vid of Asia at an Akala gig. I would love to see that!

[@cathalking5391]

You need to react to part 4 - it will blow you away like nothing you’ve heard before

[@shaunchang1971]

ohhhhh yhhhhh approaching part 4 im waiting on that.!!!

[@JCRule69]

Mix race kid, his sister was a pop star before his own career took off. He was also a talent footballer. In the UK in the 90s we had a series of Saturday schools run by pan Africanist. There taught plenty about their culture. Most mix race kids lean to the black side of their culture. Alaka took his learning to the highest level.

[@AsiaandBJ]

Clearly... and it paid off.. Just from what he talks about.... Makes me wish I had Saturday school teachings from the same people! Whatever it is that they taught him, made him want to know and learn more... Very interesting back story.

[@JCRule69]

@@AsiaandBJ part 4 will leave you speechless, he reveals even more creative talent. Enjoy

[@battmyne]

love your UK breakdowns guys. keep it up. GO KNICKS! (from the UK)

[@mikeye6590]

Glad you done all the parts! ❤️

[@AsiaandBJ]

We had to... and we are so glad we did it that way!!

[@thetruth1822]

Akala - visions That is the best track I have EVER heard, pay attention! 💯 Great video, keep up the good work brother and sister 🙏🏾

[@AsiaandBJ]

Cant wait to hear what else this man has put out to the universe to hear! I think we have both been taken back by his undeniable talent. I just cant believe he is more known in the States!

[@thetruth1822]

I met him recently and was able to finally tell him how much his music had an impact on my life. I said "when I heard your FITB PT 1, I picked up my first book" He responded "that means more to me than you could ever know"

[@jamesrapp9778]

His mom was Scotland. She was Caucasian and a loving mom, but, was ill when he was a child. She tried to educate him on truth...😎👌

[@joseph1980.]

Akala is a heavy heavy cat.... Sending love n respect from Liverpool UK 🇬🇧

[@mattyd.d3356]

You two should check out Lowkey. Hes also an activist. He is Iraqi English. Him and akala tour together. Very interesting.

[@senpai_lol8171]

Need that pt 4 today :D but been a great watch seeing all these parts :D

[@AsiaandBJ]

We got it coming!! Thank you for tuning with us! We appreciate it so much! 🙏🏾

[@georginataylor8861]

React to Dave (Black) live at the Brit awards 2020. I think you will like the knowledge.

[@amandaliverton4295]

legendary 💯💥

[@AsiaandBJ]

We got it coming verrrrryyyy soon!! Stay tuned!!

[@karmannghiaman1041]

@@AsiaandBJ Before you do, just read a little of the background to the Grenfell disaster, Jack Merritt (and Saskia Jones') murder and the Windrush scandal and remember Dave did this at the Brits (it is kind of like our Grammy's). Hits hard!

[@davidmcgrath5961]

AKALA is the most slept on artist in the world. For me ' he's in his own lane' glad the USA 🇺🇸 have discovered our gem. Everyone needs to hear Akala 👊💪👌

[@gdggini2071]

✔👊🏽

[@BigC1290]

He's been on TV he lectures university lecturers from Uni to uni and met so many big figures both in the US and UK he had a lot of positive role models around growing up that swayed him into the right direction with good guidance making him change his ways from the street and gang life he easily could have been a product of his area but its just his own luck

[@rachaelrusson9717]

His mum’s family are Scottish celts and his Dad was Jamaican. In one of my favorite interviews he talks about people who tell him to “go home” but Jamaica “belonged” to The UK before Scotland joined. His elders came to the UK as citizens of the commonwealth.

[@edwardjohnson9745]

I agree with Daniel. Fitb part three tends to get overlooked..but it's outstanding.. great review by u 2..I have watched a lot of Akala reactions.. yours is definitely up there..wait to four.. looking forward to watching it..❤️

[@AsiaandBJ]

Thank you! Thank you so much! We appreciate you showing us support! And he deserves the platform! This guy is nothing shy of amazing!

[@63Hash]

Akala wrote a book called 'Natives'... He explains that as a kid he was sent to classes teaching Pan-African Studies I'd recommend getting it.

[@ShellyMHall]

I love y'all and I love Alcala keep doing what you're doing I love it

[@jamesrapp9778]

Spot on, his mom taught him about his culture. Although his mom was white, Scottish, she tried to show him knowledge. She called him Akala witch means Unmovable in ancient African...

[@craighenshaw4332]

Sup from England, UK ✌ new to ur channel n you both cool with an obvious passion for music! Keep doing what you doing n ur channel gonna grow! Peace 👍👌👊

[@AsiaandBJ]

We live for it!! Thank you so much for watching and tuning in! It means a lot to us as well! Be blessed! ❤️

[@ryandarbyshire6368]

Asia and bj, don’t know if anyone said this before, or if you see this. Akala uncles and family friends schooled him and sent him to a pan African Sunday school. Which taught the real history from a very yo img age. His mum is white and she was shunned by her own family for having a black partner. So ty W black side of the family just took him in and put him in real education from early early. You guys should check his book. Akala Empire- race and class in the ruins of empire. The most informative book I’ve ever read. One love

[@bimwho]

They write 16 lines, I write an essay that rhymes. That's fire 🔥. Listened to this fitb a few times and hear something new each time.

[@neonvandal8770]

"I'm fire in the booth, you a wet rag, you ain't real like a stepdad"! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@haseo700]

Big up to you guys for doing these in order ❤

[@AsiaandBJ]

Thank y'all for putting us on to it!! It just keeps getting better!

[@rubitoblondie]

I really hope you watch Akala singing his song Carried away. After you are blown away by his fitb part 4 it will show you just how diverse his talent is. Love from Ireland.

[@AsiaandBJ]

Wait....WHAT?!?!??! AKALA CAN SING?!??! WOWWWWWWWWWW!!!! For sure we will be checking that out!!! This just keeps getting better!!

[@rubitoblondie]

@@AsiaandBJ lol when I said sing I meant more melodic in his rap style hahaha ahhm I think I hyped him singing too much :D However I stand by his brilliance in creating thoughtful beautiful music alongside his rapid fire raps. You will not be disappointed!. Oh and make sure above all else to watch Dave Black live at the Brits (UK Grammy's) Arra you two are mighty :)

[@jimkhana007]

“That’s why they write 16 lines, I write essays that rhyme”

[@Jbatley1]

Just a note. You missed the last bar, he’s playing Einstein when he says “there isn’t a force that is qual or opposite” asin like “yo I’m so fly I break the laws of physics with my rhymes”

[@jamesskingley5751]

REALALISTCALITY....it's in the bank. LOVE you 2 💯👌

[@MrMassivefavour]

Akala is SO special, SO gifted, SO driven. The big message should be.... the big question should be.... WHY do people think this man ISN’T the biggest rep star on the planet? Why do people honestly think he isn't? People need to ask themselves what's happening and why!!!

[@kishpatello]

Love your channel. You guys should read his book

[@stu4632]

He said "bun your whole clique and bun a whole town" bun being slang for burn or smoke.

[@alexisdonaldson3430]

Enjoyed your reaction. Looking forward to more.😊

[@AsiaandBJ]

Thank you so much for tuning in! ❤️

[@LOAFEMB]

Part 4 is above all of them you’ll love it

[@AsiaandBJ]

Can NOT wait!

[@SHiggins82]

His Mum was white Scottish but lived in west indies communitee in London and apparently attended an after school or weekend school that taught african history

[@SHiggins82]

I licked the story he said about about meeting his Scotish granparents and they were cool because he was Carabean heritage and not English. (was at a book festivel in Scotland) Folk on Benbecula don't like folk from the mainland let alone London haha

[@mattjosh69]

Great reaction part 4 next.🤷‍♂️🇬🇧🙏🏻

[@bearded_z0mbiegaming108]

Also you need to check out his big sister ms dynamite she old school garage MC

[@grahamprice8567]

Try Thieves banquet .... epic next level tell you all about the wold and check out his spoken word 👏 🙌

[@phobsdsr4326]

BJ got it right.. I don’t beat my sons I let them shine. Chatting about other rappers! There sons to him 😂

[@enzocheifo]

Part 1 and 4 are legendary....

[@andrewpeters6339]

He lectures at Oxford.

[@maniblondelly]

His mum was white his dad black but didn't grow up with his dad much but started going to pan African Saturday school which taught him a lot and put him on the path

[@DanielleSimone21]

Don’t forget his 2020 daily duppy, bare in mind it’s 3 mins long so he goes in..... flexing his ability 🔥

[@ryanlwd63]

Akala is fire. great videos

[@davepykett4427]

Guys..pt 4 wow is what I'm saying beast✊✊🏾✊

[@PeterLarter81]

I know everyone got u hyped for part 4 but I know for 100 per cent u not going to be disappointed

[@AsiaandBJ]

We won't!! He hasn't let us down yet!

[@SI-fx6wt]

Sound is as fast as 340 meters per second light travels at 300,000,000 meters per second

[@noblehondas3728]

Would love to c both of u do a reaction to ak what’s popping remix and some of merkules remix’s

[@markyblend6228]

PT 4's the Banger.

[@andrewpeters6339]

When are you doing part 4!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@robert123007able]

Akala is on a different level, if you listen carefully Akala can spit 1 line with 2 different meanings, very few MC's even think let alone can produce lyrical content like Akala, in my opinion best by far ever to MC!

[@Conmister]

Please react to Lowkey Fire in the Booth Part 1 and 2

[@phobsdsr4326]

This is one of my fav Akala freestyles. Only issue I have is the mild distortion/clipping, if it was clearer would be so much better but it’s still dope. Proving he can do anything on the mic, no actually, he proves that in part 4. Anyway, you need to react to; Akala Thieves Banquet freestyle 🔥

[@KKGAMING31]

It's not exclusive to the Caribbeans! I went to a Ghanaian Saturday school in Willesden Green London during the early '90s; we would study extra maths, English, African Geography and Ghanaian and African history. It was a way to get additional education into our community's children, as many believed and still do that the state system does not value our children.

[@iamdougal5476]

Love your videos. You should check out LOWKEY, MIC RIGHTEOUS AND SWISS DAILY DUPPY.... all 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@makaveliuk86]

Oh yeh, jus a bit more background on Akala, at the age of 15 he was one of the top5 (I think even top 3🤔😂) mathematicians in the country, that's why he says about teaching kids mathematics instead of playing his role. So yeh, he's a full on genius 🤷‍♂️😂 And he was saying how,when he sees an elder yardie on road,they tell him HE'S the future, that's why he put on a Jamaican accent lol. But yeh you were both sorta right, he hasn't got kids but yeh he's on that vibe and it's also a metaphor for rappers

[@benrage5373]

Part 4 is da bomb , akala is a professor and a lyrical monster his daily duppy is fire too

[@AsiaandBJ]

Hadn't checked out the Daily Duppy Yet. Is he spitting lyrics like he is FITB? Or is he on a different wave on the Daily Duppy?

[@benrage5373]

@@AsiaandBJ its more of a masterclass in how fast he can spit 😅

[@benrage5373]

@@AsiaandBJ kzbin.info/www/bejne/nH_Ooax9fbyZeJY

[@quasiana1]

If you want his story, why he thinks the way he does and the most thoughtful look at race in the UK, check his book 'Natives: Race and Class in the Ruins of Empire'. He talks about all these issues and explains his evolution. There's also an amazing interview by James O'brien on KZbin. Will attach link below in reply...

[@quasiana1]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6XJh4idrqp8has

[@alexbastin4719]

You’ve listened to some fire so far but kanos fire in the booth is regarded as one of the best ever.

[@ArianBVRZ]

Nothing is known to man that is faster than the speed of light. Light cannot escape a black hole. However this is not due to matter/photons/atoms moving towards the light, moreover the light photons moving towards the black hole mass which has an immense gravitation pull. Some shit like that haha, watch some science vids, super interesting stuff! also looking forward to more Akala reactions!!!!! :D

[@AsiaandBJ]

LOL!! We gotta keep putting Akala out there! He should and needs to be heard universal... Dude knows what he is talking about!!

[@ArianBVRZ]

@@AsiaandBJ he regularly gives talks at my workplace in London. He is very intelligent and insightful, I would recommend watching some of his interviews, not for reactions just in general. May I recommend check out Kano for some videos to react to, super versatile UK rapper who been around for a loooong while. His fire in the booths are a nice place to start

[@atsy688]

You should react to akalas sister too she was one of the best mc’s ms dynamite

[@paularahman5432]

I love watching the Americans reaction to our boy akala his sister is miss dynamite she is a mercury award artist and she was in so solid Asia bj do a reaction to his mainstream song was Shakespeare do a reaction to that pls akalas elder mates and uncle pushed to education rather than him be on the streets he had a good circle around him people noticed he had brains why let go to waste big up akala my brudda

[@AsiaandBJ]

I for sure believe we should do more digging on him and his sister! We hadn’t particularly heard anything specifically but I do think it’s worth us putting effort into learning more about them as a whole.

[@RyanTyler-rw8yr]

Akala is a G.O.A.T. He is like the British KRS ONE 🧠

[@Ryan-dw6ik]

Thieves banquet Part 1 is 🔥🔥

[@makaveliuk86]

Sorry one more thing 😂 that last bar was "no-one equal OR opposite" saying there's no-one on his level👌

[@phdotsco]

when you're asking who put him on, remember some of the first man to give him any schoolin', they were called gangsters.

[@michaellorden8150]

Part four will most likely make you cry

[@grahamrsparker]

Keep.them coming

[@AsiaandBJ]

💯 We got you!!

[@maniblondelly]

Subscribe and commenting for Alaka and conscious reactors. Love and power from the UK

[@missmiilly]

Asia looking pretty as usual ❤️❤️❤️

[@AsiaandBJ]

Awww!! Thank you so much!! ❤️❤️

[@getthis22]

You should find some of the books he has written.

[@AsiaandBJ]

I would love to read some of his books... Id be interested to learn his mindset!

[@getthis22]

@@AsiaandBJ try this www.amazon.co.uk/Natives-Class-Empire-Sunday-Bestseller/dp/1473661234/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1OQ6I5YRB45ZY&dchild=1&keywords=akala+race+and+class+in+the+ruins+of+empire&qid=1610447583&sprefix=akal%2Caps%2C190&sr=8-1

[@thetruth1822]

Akala - VISIONS

[@tommichael1281]

Part 4 cmon

[@МагжанСыдыков]

Where is Part 2?

[@BigC1290]

He also said your the type to rap 5 minutes and say thst ur throats sore

[@TheChampVK7]

please watch theives banquest by akala

[@qwizzle78]

U should check out lowkey and mic righteous. Try lowkey Obamanation, Ahmed, ghosts of grenfell

[@pavitervraitch8554]

king of the court, how can you take the king to his own court. its not possible/known in a monarch for a king to be tried in his own court. with the son lyric, I think he's talking about children but I love the double meaning, I don't beat my Sun's I let it shine. love the react the more people that listen to akala is more people with knowledge and we all know that's power.

[@pprobbk1850]

Akala n mysonne should meet some day. Same content n good rap

[@Jbatley1]

He was basically just really lucky his elders (if you guys have an equivalent but like the guys who’d have kids selling drugs for them) weren’t dick heads and saw how smart he was and gave him guidance. I mean that oversimplified but basically how he became him