Hermit and the Recluse - Sirens

[@ducky7374]

Rest in peace, legend, your legacy will live forever 🕊️🤍

[@louiswang286]

"Hard life course you needed white horse to defeat the Chimera" In greek mythology, Bellerophon used Pegasus (a white horse) to defeat the Chimera (mythical monster). White horse is also slang for cocaine or heroine. Chimera also has a 2nd definition meaning impossible or unattainable dream. In this second interpretation, Ka is saying your naive unrealistic dreams were shattered by drugs. Ka is a fucking genius

[@persistentconsistency]

His music seriously makes you happy to be alive during this time. How often does that happen, on a sincerely deep level? Just amazing.

[@illsakc]

holy...

[@KiDSON.]

😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨

[@AbeTee]

Taking drugs to deal with demons/monsters is what he meant

[@Zaferino1]

He meant it as resorting to selling drugs in order to escape the “impossible” dream of leaving the hood. This shit is incredible

[@Mohgenstein]

Rip Ka, one of the best to ever do it

[@Lordyeezington]

ITS HARD TO LOVE AND IF ONLY GOD CAN JUDGE WHO NEEDS JURIES RIP KA!!!!

[@polidott]

Rest in peace, king. It was an honour working with you, "Sirens" was the project that gave shape to my passion for animation. Maybe I'll see you on the other side. Iti urez un drum bun.

[@WavyVaporizers]

This your ainmation? Amazing work. You were blessed by a prohet imo ka was more than a lyricist he was a scholar😊

[@davidkatkic6902]

Visuals are amazing!

[@UnkleKnuck]

Incredible work dude

[@darrylmiller9643]

This is absurd! How is it that no one in Hip-Hop talks about KA. He is clearly one of the best writers ever.

[@darrylmiller9643]

Anthony Anderson, with all do respect I understand what you are saying but it doesn't address what I am saying on a serious level. The muted conversations that are held between a few purists do not absolve the strange silence on an artist of this level by some of the biggest purveyors of this Art. Art is appreciated by the masses only when it is given the proper context by the gatekeepers. You and I may respectively dig and pass on, but it is a violation to hold on to such beauty without revealing its intricacies to the people. There is no rationale reason why Ka and Skyzoo have consistently released amazing pieces of master level lyricism and they are not at least in a public discussion brought forth by Royce, Sway, Kendrick, Torae, Jay, Crooked, and multiple others who push for the craft's integrity.

[@darrylmiller9643]

Good morning, respectfully brother I disagree on multiple points. It's not the production, because if the issue was the production than Skyzoo would be fare more popular than he is. He is another top level lyricist that is extremely intricate with his pen and requires that you listen on multiple levels. And again to ground this conversation I am not talking about main stream appeal. I am speaking about the gatekeepers who are complicit in the muffling of the great lyricists. With that in mind, Royce is not "popular' because of his legacy fan base. Royce has an upswell because of the recent stimulus package he got from Eminem. The same can be said for Kendrick (Dr. Dre), and J. Cole (Jay-Z). I was talking about both of them way before they actually blew up. Respectfully brother, I know how Ka views his own fame. I have been listening to him since his appearance on GZA's Pro Tools album. I think Days with Yen Lo is one of the greatest albums I have ever heard in my life, and I listen to multiple genres of music. Still I find it disgusting that those who are arguing over "real" lyricism know full well about Reks, Blu, Locksmith, Ka, Skyzoo, Elzhi, and multiple others but remain silent on these artists.

[@badantiherochato]

@jom james how you turn ka deserving recognition into kooky conspiracy shit

[@darrylmiller9643]

@21 Streetifucation ....I find it disingenuous when I see top tier lyricists complain about recognition, attack the younger generation, and scream about being underrated while they are quiet about lyricists they know are deserving of praise. Think about it, when have you heard Skyzoo mentioned? How is it that we are ranting and raving about Eminem's project and have totally ignored great projects from Roc Marciano, Evidence, Phonte, Saba, and others? It is way too political. I know these artists are aware of Skyzoo because they are promoting Westside Gunn and Conway. We know Skyzoo is on another level. They are talking about Chance while Saba just released a beautiful album about the struggles of being a kid in Chicago. Its really a joke.

[@darrylmiller9643]

@21 Streetifucation Agreed, and it happens with youth and contemporaries. Crooked dissent mention Locksmith and totally were quiet about Chino XL. In Atlanta J.I.D and Nick Grant. In Philly it is Shawn Smith. Its really amazing. Great authors speak about other authors, and the same goes for dance, visual arts, and most music forms. This is really weird.

[@drzanzibar]

RIP king. One of the greatest to ever do it.

[@thatoneguy4150]

“Wont be fooled by no one like the cyclops “ In the story of odyssey, Odysseus tells the cyclops that his name is nobody. When he hurts the cyclops the cyclops and they ask him who hurt him be says that “nobody “ hurt him

[@leesways3100]

BAR.

[@nonchalantbtc6940]

🙏🏽

[@kevintaylor717]

Kinda like Arya in game of thrones

[@Justice_H2O]

One of the most beautiful hip hop songs ever. The bars are undeniable. Rest in peace Ka

[@rodw3391]

Salute to the most lyrical fireman ever. Rest in power brother.

[@drshemp1]

This album means a lot to me. Thank you KA. Rest in peace my man.

[@JerseyMcgee81]

This is art on another level, the visuals, the lyrics, it transcends hiphop...

[@josephkuforiji9407]

This is art.

[@benconnor3206]

jersey Mcgee amen, many say when KA spits it’s actually the streets crying. Pure poetry

[@KEYZ_TV]

Big Facts

[@megahz6681]

Ik 3 yrs l8r right, but this is on some Epic, grandiose type sh1t, Actually this is heavenly.

[@lunatecx7646]

This is what modern rap hopes to be

[@TonyBontana]

RIP LEGEND

[@chris45627]

Rest In Peace. King KA. Thank you for your service both on and off the mic

[@KiDSON.]

Blended the streets with Greek mythology so effortlessly… This is still amazing.

[@ra22118]

I hope that you can rest peacefully knowing that you accomplished your mission on this Earth.

[@felixtannenbaum]

i love this dude so much. Rest in peace, you were awesome.

[@360pad8]

"Large crops or hard rocks, it’s like we all saw Medusa"🔥 Rest easy Ka, love from South Africa ❤

[@OLDMANWAFFLES]

REST IN PEACE BROWNSVILLE KA, YOUR MUSIC CHANGED OUR LIVES FOR THE BETTER AND YOU WILL BE STUDIED FOR GENERATIONS

[@bowling4clarity817]

Finally . The return of one writer who drops lyric plates that I can eat from for months . No fruit flavored chewables here .

[@robblowe88]

Thats a fact,.Been waiting in the cut.

[@markusthegreat4785]

Protein Bars.💯

[@josechamu240]

All healthy belovedddd

[@edindzeko698]

This is one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard

[@jordanestes1997]

This might just be my favorite hip hop beat. I've been calling it my "favorite beat with no beat" recently, but it might just be my favorite flat out. It's in the running at least

[@quadded]

⁠@@jordanestes1997 legit I can’t tap my foot to this it feels like everything is off beat but it’s beautiful

[@jordanestes1997]

@Quadded yeah there's no drums in it, it's just that string sample or whatever but fuck it's amazing

[@ENDOFFEB]

come back to this forever .

[@adankpancake]

rip man. wish i appreciated the music when he was still here

[@IllmaticBK27]

Extraordinary writer, outstanding emcee. Visionary that the mainstream was never ready for. I salute Ka. Rest In Power king!

[@superawesomeboy]

RIP KA and peace whoever managed to do the visuals to one of my favorite tracks ever

[@enragedbear]

one of the most underrated albums ever R.I.P thank you for making it

[@daneleslie9534]

Your music will stay with me forever, rest in piece

[@t-alkemy]

rest in power ka. the greatest ever.

[@danmeyersonVideo]

Shoutout to Alina Popescu for these visuals. Perfect complement to this masterful track from the gods Ka and Animoss. 🙏

[@kcox621]

This brother had some dope beat selections and an even doper pen. Peace Ka🕊️

[@blvkopvl5979]

This one hits different rest in power LEGEND 🔥

[@calvin1867]

Even after having all these years to process it I still get chills listening to this man's music

[@nado100]

im so glad my teacher made me read the odyssey so i could understand this masterpiece

[@chefalc]

"This is Orpheus verse" Something about the line is powerful to me.

[@JS-iq5vr]

It’s like the spirits live on

[@omarhamdy5876]

The cadence and delivery makes it hit harder

[@mider-spanman5577]

Rest in peace Ka! Words can't even express how much you inspired me as an artist and as a man. I hope those who took heed of your words continue your legacy. 🫡

[@munchii-dp]

this song is a masterpiece.

[@lucasjames7401]

To Ka one of the greatest to ever do it. Though your life may have been cut short. May your music live on for eternity. Brownsville’s saint may you rest in peace.

[@EdmondDantes604]

Rest in Peace man I will miss you thanks for everything you saved my life

[@azzizzsallahh]

rip KA blessing to know real music💯

[@CharlesKellam]

I can't even articulate how the ORPHEUS album, particularly this track has changed my life for the better. Thank you for the art, Lord.

[@RareTrill]

This has to be the best song I’ve ever heard

[@jimijamma6106]

Such a true warrior. Total dedication to his own sound. Long live the spirit of Ka, forever through the music. Rest In Poetry, King Ka. 🐉🔥🕊️

[@tjk355]

Ka writes from the heart.

[@JB_Photog]

RIP G. Words cannot say how the community and world feels about the loss of you.

[@spanish_ran]

RIP KA Legend

[@zandoe]

Rest in peace KING

[@Zaferino1]

Still impeccable as the first time I heard it. If you haven’t, listen to this and read the annotations on genius.

[@KaseyLiamVlogs]

This is the absolute strangest hip hop record I've ever heard and it's absolutely amazing. This dude deserves to be in every best lyricist conversation in life.

[@commonwealthcommunitywatch6036]

masterpiece

[@OneUnderground]

Impeccable album. Ka is just getting finer like wine. Much love!

[@lulze4905]

beatiful woman with good taste in music. you a rare one

[@Mrlopez588]

Lmao☝🏽

[@imjustsaiyan94]

He's only better! Man is crazy on the mic

[@deinszukovskis6215]

Ka is a Great. Respect from Latvia.

[@patriciaallen5830]

Great, yes. What’s not so great is he is trying to sell hoodies for $150 and this vinyl record for $100. He needs to have some more respect for his fans.

[@STRENGTHSKATEBOARDS]

No ima fan and you need to know your worth in life...When you build something you cherish there is no price on that. So how much would you sell what you cherish? And if you cherish this man's worth them.it shouldn't be a issue

[@patriciaallen5830]

STRENGTH SKATEBOARDS $150 for a Ka hoody, that’s robbery. It’s pretty shit way to treat your fans who wanna rock your merch

[@STRENGTHSKATEBOARDS]

answer the questions? What do.you cherish that you would sell? Or don't buy them. Not hard buddy

[@dipthongthathongthongthong9691]

Well said Drew. Every Ka vid has like a 500:1 like/dislike ratio. EVERY comment thread on every Ka vid has people saying, KA is a true artist, classic, legendary, unique, the realest, poet, sublime, etc. He's literally a one-man operation doing everything. He is like vintage 100 yr old scotch. And we're getting it for free, as you said.

[@caesarmorrison2032]

RIP you will be loved and missed Dearly 🫡❤️🤞🏾

[@volantblade2024]

RIP Legend

[@ButSenpai]

RIP to the greatest MC there ever was.

[@WavyVaporizers]

Still cant fathom his passing. R.I.Paradise God

[@Zeerokool]

I know I’m late... but this whole album is crafted so perfectly that it sounds like a voyage and an adventure. Perfectly written. ❤️

[@DennisKaneSound]

Seriously, I need another album. I have this on repeat daily. It's not very often you get a project like this. From start to finish, makes me happy that music like this is still possible. And the video is perfect. I need a Ka + Roc Marciano + Animoss album.

[@facts462]

KA is a real testament of a song writer. His evolution is evident and Hes getting better with age like fine wine. We've witnessed many song writers through out many genres of music come and go that sustain a quality content within their material, KA is on that level but hes representing the culture of HipHop which is so refreshing to see in these days and times. The maturation in HipHop is real and KA embodies the spirit and carries the torch proper...

[@Passive65ive]

RIP Ka. Gone too soon.

[@robf1557]

Been over 2 years and I still bump this almost on the Daily. Speechless, thank you KA

[@robf1557]

Cant stop listening dawg its too good

[@shaurya1616]

real@@robf1557

[@robf1557]

Rest in peace legend, your work change me for the better

[@GnosticChild]

If my mama couldn't buy me nothin, why'd she buy me the earth? Wow

[@ambskater97]

It's "bore me to earth"

[@MuzikTrabolee]

I'm here writing this priceless they just reporting they worth!!!!!!

[@Synthenoid_]

randomly thought of this track and Punishment of Sisyphus like a day before hearing the news.. R.I.P

[@deebaker4671]

RIP King !!!

[@BORDATOWNBBY]

miss u forever

[@ProdbyAdwerdz]

Ka's Pen is like the Mjolnir to Thor

[@hanneshopf]

Or in this case, the harp of Orpheus.

[@mider-spanman5577]

My goodness this instrumental is ETHEREALLY ATMOSPHERIC and EPIC! I could listen to this forever! I feel like going to battle in ancient times or going on an odyssey!

[@nemo2327]

wordplay + animation was fkn incredible

[@BomptonK5]

Thank You Ka

[@deljay1840]

Respect to Ka...giving us strength

[@KnownEpidemic]

One of the greatest artists ever alongside legends like Roc Marciano, Black Milk, Reks, Hex One, Big K.R.I.T. and many others making flawless music in this day and age. I feel bad for people claiming hip hop is dead to cover for their ignorance but either way I can't wait to listen to the project and HKTS is a good album as any

[@ethanflynn1369]

great comment

[@IvefoundthetruthonMay]

Big W for Hex One. You missing K-Rino tho

[@julianwalker9782]

Truth...

[@jamiegarcia8349]

My nigga for recognizing Hex One !

[@tyranbopp7949]

I whole heartily believe he is the greatest artist of all time in any genre.. the man has released 7 classic albums with no skip able trax in a row... he's his own genre

[@BigSyrp]

one of the greatest animated music videos ive ever seen. and i really love those mythological metaphors.

[@adamoloufa5205]

The artwork in the background was absolutely incredible

[@botski8611]

I feel like everything that has ever happened in hip hop has led up to this moment. This very well may be the peak of modern hip hop, but there will probably be more incredible projects to come.

[@AJ-cs3cx]

My eyes lit up fr when I saw this in my notifications! KA gone make sure we eating good through the winter time. Salute, Lawd

[@SeanKirtland]

avant garde God music

[@_bergflow]

It doesn’t get much better than this

[@kingpolo88]

waited a long time for this. patience is a virtue for real. KA never disappoints.

[@robf1557]

I wish I had the right words to describe how beautiful this whole thing is. From the video to the instrumental, especially those mesmerizing strings. The lyrics of course, I love the metaphors, the references to greek mythology, how he delivers the lines with a sense of seriousness and coldness, but still not monotone. My words cant to it justice but maybe thats not a bad thing.

[@cephasbethlehem5687]

Amazing metaphors and lyricism. Speaking the truth brother, keep fighting the good fight

[@martinward2262]

Grown man rap respect from Philly you get better every song

[@jaxie4878]

This would work so well in a Tarantino film, the strings in this is so cinematic

[@jetblack7]

Beautiful animation. Ka always improving on greatness

[@bandog357]

Elite rhyming!! Much respect to one of the best talented artist of all time!

[@SanJuanCreole]

RIP KA 😢

[@Ránshāo47]

Always a special occasion when KA blesses us... TYBG

[@RESPECTLAW_2]

Ofcourse when i was lost it was important to search” damnn gotta feel that shit

[@one_man_community]

So underrated. This is one of my favorites of the album. I want a sequel to the album too.

[@hgewhewhewdhewr3142]

Big respect to KA from the UK. Welcome all lyricists. Thank you for all you do.

[@STEVE.4747]

thank you KA ❤

[@addadd8784]

Kaseem! U are a demigod with the pen!

[@cstarcrusher]

mind blowing work .. salute ka

[@xxandnoww]

"Should discover y'all brothers instead of throwin`signs that divide ya It ain't never shoot you, just headed to you with nines, it's the Hydra" 🔥🔥🔥 Ka is a master wordsmith... S/O to Animoss, this shit is crazy good! Amazing work, brother... ✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽

[@RokzBeatz]

The truth. King 💯. Thank you for blessing the 15 percent 🙏.

[@ORO_LOBO]

RiP KA…You Saved Lives As a Firefighter and as a Gifted Lyricist Rapper.

[@AlexTheLate]

I couldnt get through the album for like a day cause i kept replaying this song. This lyricism is mind blowing

[@carajito3136]

This is incredible, man. Your music will never die.

[@mauricedevries7154]

Heart - head connected. Blessings for those who made this song a reality. Pure alchemy.

[@sevensoulcostanza]

Powerful visuals. Thank you Ka, Rest In Peace.

[@todaybreathe590]

Ka, once again, shares his experience of life through beautiful art! Keep it coming! Greetings from Boise, Idaho