Rap Radar: Dave

[@timothysichone4109]

Psychodrama should have been nominated for a Grammy.

[@Gurukid800]

Timothy Sichone Big Man Ting 🎯🎯🎯🏆🏆🏆

[@kingaufswag]

Big fax

[@ajones1057]

It wasn’t American enough lol

[@barry4649]

Timothy Sichone definitely and so should of Bandana by Freddie Gibbs

[@timothysichone4109]

Subscribe to Viddal Riley Bandana should’ve been nominated fr💯

[@kingaufswag]

No lie Dave speaks like someone who has experienced a lot in his life already despite being only 21. He is by far one of the most intelligent rappers i've ever heard

[@darshaan28]

go listen to his blackbox its on youtube, he describes shit u cant understand till you experience it and he was only 16 at the time. one of the best blackbox freestyles iv seen to date.

[@kingaufswag]

@@darshaan28 seen it already G 👏🏾

[@every2464]

different kind of guy, unique

[@sammymobs3889]

True i was surprised to find out he was so Young he’s dope legend in the making

[@hlogilehlogonolo5438]

@@every24643 years late but he’s really been through struggle I don’t even think I would Survive tbh if Dave became a roadman I’d fully understand why

[@HassanKhan-gu1fw]

For someone so young it’s mad how switched on and mature he is

[@dontdieforcrust]

So many comments defending him from hate but I can’t even find the comments that are actually hating on him lmao what

[@bigmo8415]

Teo From 758 init

[@olumidemalcolm3430]

right lmao

[@vgcvvgsxtufzg837]

Maybe they deleted the comments

[@TG-ed1td]

I need another hour of this. So interesting to listen too. He’s 21... got more life experience than the people who are moaning about how he’s talking.

[@oliviaweston3889]

Dave is calculated in the way he speaks and articulates himself, in his music and real life. The way he is speaking is calm don’t see what everyone is on about.

[@jihadijeff6595]

few days before this, a police officer was murdered in the knife attack on the bridge in london. the police officer was the one who helped daves family through the struggle when his brother got arrested at 14. his brother is in jail for murder (i think)

[@oliviaweston3889]

olliebish7 yeah you’re talking about Jack Merritt, I don’t think he was a police officer but he did help with those in the prison system including Dave’s brother.

[@jihadijeff6595]

@@oliviaweston3889 oh yeah my bad he was working on a rehab program, sorry thanks for correcting me

[@Alice-cp9sy]

Dave relaxed so much towards the end of this interview. If you can’t deal with his cautious demeanour at the start then you don’t deserve his playful banter at the end. Interviews are a processsss

[@BennyFranksss]

lowkey facts. Man is also tired too.

[@E99-w5n]

It’s being an introvert I relate to this

[@timmy7592]

Saw him when he came to Boston, dude is next up fr

[@charlierichards.5081]

timmy he’s already up

[@nathana7593]

Bruh been upp since '15

[@markfrye4359]

Mann I was at Boston too @ the Middle East that crowd was next level 😂

[@snazzynero3530]

Next Up?

[@misterman6691]

mark frye that shit was too tight the ceiling was sweating brodie😂😂

[@deeznutzunited3304]

I don’t think Dave realizes how good his music is and how big the impact is he really is talented

[@domnickdempsey5853]

His friend died in a terror attack days before this was recorded maybe why he seems down

[@eyedentv]

true

[@Zeeshanbeats]

Ffs, this interview was nearly a month before that!

[@lukebyrne8525]

@@Zeeshanbeats no it wasnt?

[@naosayo2061]

@@eyedentv no he's just a chill guy just like one of the comments said when Giggs comes on here it's gonna be proper funny if this is how people are moving for Dave

[@makaipowell3567]

rly how do u know?

[@theinfamouspokeinrichmondc3543]

Listen, I am not here for the US vs UK arguing. I am here to show love where it is due. The UK from the standpoint of music, acting, and art right now are on another level. I might be late to this but after watching Top Boy I have been doing my research on guys like Dave, Mansur Brown, Alfa Mist, Yussef Dayes, etc. Listen Wah-gwaan to all our Brothers in the UK and world wide. Lets show unity know matter where we live. We all come from the same tree. Africa.

[@Deco_2k]

i am from the US but let me tell you, the UK will win they are more lyrical the US rapper all across the board, reason being see most US rapper just influence by rap, but the UK rapper now they have crazy influence from the different genre like Africa music, dancehall, grime, hip hop and all that, so all round they mostly versatile, if you don't overstand the accent you might not get it ..but i think by now everybody pretty much get it .. i mean its English Jesus christ its not rocket science, that sorta tell me that ppl in the US is kinda slow bro .. no like facts! I am in the US and i understand all of what they are saying the there rap, yeah one-two English slang throw you off but you still get 98% of what they are saying

[@theinfamouspokeinrichmondc3543]

Bro I 100% agree with you. I get HELLA frustrated when I am trying to explain how dope UK artist are to my peeps and their only come back is they can't understand them due to their accent. I'm like HOW? We have hella different accents in the US. I am from the Bay Area and we in Richmond talk different from our peeps in Oakland who are 11 miles away. Boston has an accent. Virginia, New Orleans, etc. I just don't get it. Also I agree with you on bars and the overall musical influences they have over in the UK that makes them versatile. For example, I got turned onto to Burna Boy after listening to Dave's Location. Now I can't stop playing African Giant album. I think Burna Boy might be one of the next biggest international music superstars next. He is an incredible talent with a strong message. So I am here for it. I love Dave, Skepta, JME, Kano, Stormzy, etc. Keep doing yalll thang our UK Bros and Sis. Its ALOT of us here in the US that got nothing but love and respect for yall. Also can't wait for Top Boy season 4

[@prodbyjewfy4745]

The Infamous Poke In RichmondCA 94804 💕

[@bt7033]

The Infamous Poke In RichmondCA 94804 Check out Akala and Wretch 32 if you haven’t already. Love from the UK

[@theinfamouspokeinrichmondc3543]

Bet. I am checking them out today. One love or as my peep in the UK would say...Wah-Gwaan.

[@blackboxhub]

My fuckin Bro!

[@rizzy.9572]

You’re everywhere

[@baby-gff9582]

@@rizzy.9572 facts😂😂😂😂😂

[@taffygore6285]

Santan Dave is by far my favourite artist coming out the UK . Possibly the rapper out considering his age. Boy really can rap ! He defo can hang bar for bar with any top lyricist coming out of The States ...

[@johnpower29]

He's one of those people that when he speaks, you listen.

[@user71583]

Man like Modie 😂

[@moomar9535]

Matthew Elliott 🤣

[@moomar9535]

Matthew Elliott daily offender crazy eastender

[@CPTZK11]

Fam, he killed that role, my favourite character in that season

[@yungprod0343]

Young Flash 😭😭😭😭 ong dats one of my favorite lines and I dont even know why

[@MrMeMyselfandI]

How many FUCKING TIMES DO I HAVE TO TELL. I DON’T CARE

[@vssvtv]

Dave will be the first artist to really make that jump to North America, mark my words.

[@BrotherNero777]

Dizzee Rascal?

[@AriGoldHH]

falco ?

[@SmooveK2]

Skepta

[@noirfifa2897]

Depends what you mean cus skepta already made tracks with several North America artists. Asap, gab3, playboy carti..

[@Vat6ré]

vssv gang I doubt that,skepta already did that

[@kailajai6098]

He’s nervous. He’s only done a few interviews and he’s never spoken for this long. Give him a break.

[@TheChrism19070]

his friend died in a terrorist attack in london a few weeks ago, that's why he isn't himself

[@Existence_Predicate]

@RCF Chronicles that's different. He could just be more comfortable rapping

[@kaizen7295]

@RCF Chronicles Performing is slightly different compared to interviews though. He may just be more comfortable performing as hes gotten used to it. I dont think he does interviews much, which is why he could be nervous. But I doubt he's nervous tbh

[@kaizen7295]

Its also harder when you try to think between speech, probs why hes talking like that. ntd really

[@Vat6ré]

RCF Chronicles are you dumb,performing is different to having a conversation,ppl paying to see you and a career conversation you s not the same

[@Minty7502]

Dave is gonna be such an Icon for the next generation. He already is.

[@BlackIvy]

aaaw bless him i think he was just nervous because after about 19:45 he seemed to relax and by the end he was speaking totally normal. I'm glad I didnt get fed up and stop watching. Really impressed that the interviewers were actually clued up on his background and actually asked relevant questions.

[@wariocheats9701]

Rai Rai thanks for saying this cause I’m minute 17 and was about to stop.

[@BlackIvy]

@@wariocheats9701 lol I was the same. But naah don't stop. In the last 2mins you actually want it to continue.

[@Seven-c6q]

When he says “e.t.c” and actually says each letter loool the precision

[@joshrentos216]

7 11 that’s not precision that’s just silly. You’re supposed to say etcetera

[@preciousosuagwu1749]

Lesley was my song of the year 🤯, that was next level storytelling 🙌🏾 🔥

[@nicoleisnicki07]

This is just the beginning of his journey and he has done so much in music and now acting. So proud of him.

[@jakecoleman7709]

He just finished his Psychodrama tour... Not everyone has the same level of energy outside the music. "Mans tired fam, jesus christ"

[@ludevandentop]

Jake Coleman if I am not mistaken one of his friends got killed in London

[@reemasalfaqih8320]

Lude van den Top Yh but this interview is like maybe 3 weeks old n only got posted now so I don’t think it has to do with his friend’s recent death

[@misterman6691]

Reemas Alfaqih the attack was three weeks ago

[@BennyFranksss]

you a g. Only real ones know that man

[@iceprincess13]

😂 I see what you did there friend

[@user-wq5kv2hu2s]

Everyone hatin has to be American....UK people ain't just loud for no reason like you Theatrical weirdo's

[@champagnefinest]

America hip hop audiences are the most ignorant people I have ever seen.

[@ap2czy506]

lmao this too funny factssss

[@Ben-nf7nx]

No one hating lol

[@user-wq5kv2hu2s]

@Isaac-John Enelamah Shut up

[@Ar19999]

Beautifully put 😂

[@alexbigs07]

Great interview. This is Dave sharing his story for the first time to a new audience and he gave honest, thoughtful answers. Psychodrama was fire and he impressed playing Modie on Top Boy. Big year, shout to all the talent coming out of the UK

[@alexbigs07]

Brandan. T.Josiah you can’t be comfortable in every interview. He’s in LA being interviewed by people who’ve interviewed HOV for example. Just choosing his words carefully

[@alexbigs07]

Brandan. T.Josiah if you say so bruh lol. I still got a lot out of this interview. He said more than enough

[@taylorhorton4041]

I’m from Streatham vale and have been watching Dave for timmmeee. My bruddah is a serious guy. Bun America, who cares if they know you ... but still can’t keep you to ours let’s. spread da tunes my man

[@theinfamouspokeinrichmondc3543]

Location and Black are incredible songs. This man is a helluva talent. He was dope in Top Boy too....

[@dolapoadetifa5281]

He’s just nervous, this is the longest interview he has done and I personally think he did a good job.

[@termaasenso9708]

Dolapo Adetifa no his friend just died in an terror attack few days before this video so he might be down a bit

[@dolapoadetifa5281]

Terma Asenso this interview was before the tragic incident , he was touring in America at the time of the interview so he was probably tired as well

[@lillired857]

I reckon he's just Jet lagged

[@SimpleSimi]

he's the last person to get nervous tbh

[@Do-hz6gt]

This was a really good interview, he was really relaxed and did most of the talking the interviewers were also very releaxed. I liked their energies

[@jojobeks9016]

I’m glad Dave was inspired by Kendrick for the album .

[@3nyx]

these interviewees really done their research, i respect that 🙏🏿 love from London ❤️🇬🇧

[@heatusa6]

Even though I live in the US I have been listening to UK rap for about 4 years. Love what they are doing out there, blazing a trail that is long overdue to be popular here.

[@Onnabote]

I absolutely love the way that Dave can communicate so much more with his poetry than he can in a structured interview. Such a telling dichotomy within the man.

[@itstaevihs]

The UK has been putting out better music than the US for the last few years now and I'm not even gonna say it's sad because it's long overdue. Mans across the pond got the juice right now! Trust, the industry is peeping what's going on over there too...

[@markkickz4358]

Couldn’t have said it better and I’m from the US

[@whywerentyouthere]

Kendrick, Frank, Sza, sweatshirt, Paak, H.E.R, Tyler, Solange, Buddy...how?

[@itstaevihs]

@@whywerentyouthere I said the last few years bruv... it's a good list, but all of those artist you've named have been in the game for a good while. Solange is ancient and took 10 plus years to finally drop a solid project, Kendrick is a vet now, Frank is... idk lol, Buddy is a journeyman, Sweatshirt is still underground, Tyler is on his 5th album, Paak has been around for a minute too. Also almost everyone you've named are R&B artist. Ella Mai is British and had the hugest hit over here with Boo'd Up and Trippin' and she just won a grammy for R&B. Im not knocking it, but I was moreso referring to Hip Hop. I'm not knocking what we have over here, but the majority of the projects that have been released by UK artist have been better in my personal opinion from a quality perspective (SKEPTA, Octavian, Not3s, Fredo, Wretch 32, Chip, AJ Tracy, JME, Stormzy, Headie One, Dave, etc etc).

[@enskeez6815]

@@itstaevihs idk about that because a lot of the people in the UK don't consider grime hip hop even tho it's clear the relation it has, so many of the people you name can't really be considered. But Dave and J Hus I believe will be the ones to take UK global

[@whywerentyouthere]

Tavis Snell Solange dropped back to back amazing album what do you mean she's ancient and Frank is elusive but he gave us album of the decade (debatably). I hear you though but if we're going to stick to rap (and I'm assuming you're talking quality album not successful/hit albums) then you have a bunch of great new artists such as Isaiah Rashad, saba, noname, j.i.d, bas, Travis, Vince staples, gibbs, maxo kream, rhapsody, cordae etc. btw you mention people that have also been in the game for a min!

[@saintsoldier5970]

These americans arent used to relaxed people like Dave. Look how excited and loud the interviewers were right at the beginning. Thats how americans are and how the american rapper wouldve come along. The UKs different. If they mad at the way Dave coming imagine when they bring Giggs on here 😂😂😂

[@ceirho4741]

That's tru Americans shove everything in your face. They talk the most but they say the least still ygm.

[@popelu92]

Imagine if headie one comes😂😂

[@misterman6691]

Saint Soldier nah these interviewers are some of the best out there give respect when it’s due,, the excitement definitely came from having opportunity to work with one of the best in the rap game. it came from a respectful standpoint

[@JW0121]

So people should act stoned and not excited and energetic??

[@saintsoldier5970]

@@JW0121 no its just People in the comments commenting on the way Dave is acting like saying hes nervous, his friend died etc etc. But That's because the society in US is different to UK. They Are too very different environments. Hes Just acting normal to us. The way 90% of uk rappers would act

[@HHlove_]

a pure talent with a pure soul, huge artist 🙏

[@piraveen.7542]

i don’t think dave is necessarily nervous at all coming into this interview but it’s juss looks lyk he’s extremely exhausted and unbothered. i love how the interviewers are trying to push out humour but dave is keeping real and with that he’s showing emotion. i came into this wanting to know and get updated of dave’s current mindset after psychodrama and this shows so much about his position.

[@macerowan1926]

I’m a white lad in a rural town in Lancashire (middle of nowhere) and I 100% understood the song black, fucking tune man deep shit

[@mohamedel9231]

Respect to Dave. Quality Interview given the length and his longest interview so far he handled it well.

[@giftokeze4926]

This was such a great interview, especially considering how long it was. Dave did amazing and articulated himself very well, the interviewers did really good as well with asking meaningful questions. Thank you for this one TIDAL

[@annabelle2538]

he’s such a humble guy i love him what a rare talent

[@zzirGrizz00l]

This is crazy how this guy is literally about 6 months older than me, I always thought after watching top boy that he was atleast 27/28 years old. Really shows his level of maturity

[@rocabesa]

Dave is a dope artist. What most wont see is that being black here in the states are almost synonymous to being Black in the UK. His album touches on his experience from his city. Its the same here. NYC

[@Adwoa_100]

Nah it's not the same Dave is reaching

[@lilbaddie5783]

Love you, Dave! Literally the best artist in the world right now. You lyrics speaks stories, reality, truth, history, culture, society and humanity. ❤️❤️❤️

[@nikoyjohnson2876]

And is!!!

[@alfredturrell7046]

dave is england’s best artist, like his music is art

[@Ben14102]

It’s mad the way Americans be talking about his personality and that, our cultures are so different 😂

[@betterdays29]

No it's not man, he is very lackluster dry in this interview. I rate this yute big time. From his song black to seeing him in Top Boy "I DON'T CARE" Modie voice. But if this was the first time seeing him, I wouldn't go check for his music. But no one is perfect maybe he's having a bad day And it's not about being American or British. Brits, are just very protective of their own. Which is ok. But bruh this has nothing to do with American vs British man smh.

[@Ben14102]

betterdays29 he was just chilled out and probably a bit nervous.

[@betterdays29]

@@Ben14102 nah man I saw him do a interview 3 years prior on hot 97 and he look relaxed. I saw someone say his friend had just died or something

[@Ben14102]

betterdays29 this is probably a bigger platform though

[@nicocease]

He's a GOAT, way ahead of he's time.. 🐐🔥

[@fizzyh7870]

I think he’s just trying to pick out his words wisely so anything he says dosent get taken out of context. He’s gotten a lot of backlash for his words so maybe he’s trying to avoid that. Which is why he’s stopping and thinking, I think.

[@barry4649]

Beats by Fizzy FREE Rap/Trap/RnB Beats what backlash

[@legendal2463]

nah. He doesnt care what ppl think. He is just rly smart and wants to bring the message across the best way possible u know what i mean? and i think he dealt with depression or maybe he is still dealing in some sort of way and thats why maybe he talks like that. But i think his mind is very powerful and its not for ordinary people to understand. I think he is a genius

[@shell7246]

@@barry4649 he tweeted about there being more police searches. And people attacked him. He talks about it in Hangman. "I don't know what I was thing thinking bout the tweet about the searches But when Harry got murdered Man was so emotional Tryna find solutions I had some good intentions but I guess I couldn't word them"

[@barry4649]

Arshelle o yeah, I forgot about that

[@brumav9779]

@@shell7246 He wasn’t wrong though, shouldn’t have deleted and apologised

[@levelofsnipes7378]

I love the way he talks about different eras and periods of time and ‘back then’ and ‘years later’ etc and it’s all since 2016 I’m getting old 😂

[@d.michael372]

“Whoever thought hip hop would take it this far.” -Biggie

[@priscilla1563]

That Podcast was amazing. Even though he seemed a bit tired and nervous I loved it.

[@TalentedTenth]

Everyone saying the UK is so relaxed these interviewers are over the top never saw "Fire in the Booth" and Charlie Sloth do his friggin madness and bare airhorns and nuff loud screaming. Keep it real

[@cwengatsembeyi6879]

Damn give the guy some slack, he is still so young and has gone through so much in his life already not to mention his achievements, this dude is a genius and knows himself even other top artists respect him. The best thing we could all do is just support the young man and let him eat, what's with the hate? I bet yall that the ones who are talking so much wouldn't even survive in the streets that he is from nor say such shit to his face, being behind the phone is a lot of people's safe place to act and behave how they want to. Shit heads.

[@andersp91]

Respect form Denmark!

[@AaronSparkz]

Dope interview, dope artist. I like his train of thoughts 💭.... He definitely eased into that the last 30 mins 💯

[@qbantz]

People should leave the man alone he is only 21 he’s still young and he ain’t done alot of interviews before so imagine how it is on a podcast, I don’t get y people hating for ...

[@Camavinta24]

psychodrama shouldve won a grammy. every track is great, just cause it has a message and isnt 100% bop beats it didnt get recognition, same with J Cole KOD.

[@unknownrealist5374]

I hear dat 100% but it already got a mercury and a Brit so it’d be too much

[@AKM3rd]

Man like bdot and elliott in tune wid the culture

[@TheBurgerList]

"Main Streatham where Tesco is" hahahahahahhaah

[@legendal2463]

aghahahhahaah that was crazy aahahahahaha i died

[@e.7248]

hahahhahahha'ah dha dhadha dadbaksdkasj

[@gladyscooke844]

I saw Dave. I saw how long this was. I am here to watch all of it 😂😂

[@TheAlkebulanTrust]

Don't know how we weren't subscribed to Tidal on KZbin but rah a whole Santan Dave u kno 👊🏿✊🏿

[@FoxtrotPapa1]

Why do most UK rappers seem so much more well spoken than the US rappers

[@GH29111]

Max Tollin because they are you melon

[@MagicktheGangster]

education is second only to money in the uk

[@willzonline6047]

Cause they’re not all sippin lean and popping pills apart from dbe lol

[@luxkaur7084]

Humble Intelligent and So Creative

[@danielstewart4713]

Love from NY big up Dave big up the UK

[@fbmrecords6896]

yall gonna look back on this interview at the end of the 2020's and realize how little u knew about the artist of the decade

[@prodbyjewfy4745]

Psychodrama is amazing. I just listened to six paths and the game over ep all the way through yesterday as well, go back and listen to those. Not as many songs but he went just as hard

[@JakeSilvester]

Dave is incredible!!

[@James-fe6km]

He is so intelligent for such a young guy

[@lysairakoze1201]

James life

[@BobsYaUncle-z2h]

53:39 "You're living in the past, but I am gonna take this £5 note because I have no money on me" 😂😂😂😂

[@songsbycoolkids]

psychodrama album of the year

[@mikkys5374]

Brilliant. Would love to see rap radar interview more British acts.

[@Deco_2k]

UK rapper too lyrical, they shit go over the US audience head .. lol they sorta remind the dancehall artist lyrical but most ppl don't understand the level of it ..

[@tayla2210]

How can you not love Dave

[@ashwaqhussein6085]

Santan Dave my favorite person!!!!!!

[@AfrocentricRecords]

He comes across so well much better than stormzy who has been disappointing with his interviews in the US

[@ouisotts4932]

29:15..... loool the one where the big tescos is

[@xsami86x]

Loved this. I love your music Dave 🎶 ❤ thank you 🙏🙏💎

[@kaberacedric6661]

Dave my guy dope interview, realness on the rise💯✊🏾🤛🏾

[@preciousosuagwu1749]

Psychodrama rap album of the year

[@mrferno9798]

Just think all them things you have been through your kids will never have to go through

[@teedogg252]

Mans 21 with a 40+ perspective. Real don

[@chineduenwere465]

we're all alone in this together

[@raheemmalik6967]

For a young man he articulates himself very well...could be jet lagged or just tired tho...

[@matthcw8745]

I'm so glad I watched the whole thing cos 57:00 to the end made it worth it. Major keys!!

[@MannyManhattanMusic]

Who need beatz💯💯

[@RealionairesClub]

He must be tired, my guy, love dave

[@andersp91]

I like this guy !! So true, so pure!

[@rubenndeanpaulalws1177]

Boy, I'm your fan! You are the man! May God bless you a lot, including your family members! My name is: Rubenn Dean Paul Alws "Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro" Brazil!

[@DeanduMClarence]

Man writes an incredible album opening to the world his encounters and struggles in life and mental health, and the first thing people do is comment on how moody he seems, did you listen to the album fr??

[@verbalstormborn]

Came here after the new album give man his flowers

[@Conzr]

I would pay thousands to sit in a stadium and just listen to dave talk for 2 hours

[@kimibeatz_]

One of the best rappers alive Respect ✊🏾👊

[@emmanuelatiko7383]

Can't wait for physcodrama 2

[@CalmRelaxTranquil]

Extraordinary Dave. By far my favorite rapper.

[@ethan.hd1327]

british rappers are way more laid back and relaxed compared to the mainstream us rappers give the man a break hes trying to take it seriously and speak his mind

[@achocot]

great interview.

[@amandahudson3747]

The purest! Shine bright real one ❤

[@stefdoe8410]

This is why we love Dave so much he's normal down to earth. he's our national treasure.

[@Chandasouk]

Santan from the V-V x AJ I got put on to Santan Dave not too long ago but really liked Psychodrama. I don't get all the slang because I'm not from the UK, but shit like "Screwface Capital" and "Streatham " were dope.

[@shell7246]

Screwface is one of my favourite Dave songs💯

[@boogiedownbronx73]

its interesting to see how many good rappers are not good in speaking but when they rhyme its fire

[@rebostorm19]

London is soo proud of you