UNBELIEVEABLE FLOW!!! American Rock Fans React "Akala - Fire In The Booth (Part 1)"

[@tomfoolery9749]

As a white 52 year old, I love Akala, he's the Don. You should look at his studio tracks like 'Carried Away', also check out his other fire in the booths, all 4 of them. Also Lowkey's FITB is worth a watch as he's another conscious rapper.

[@Viral_culture]

You seem like a very unique person bro 👌👌

[@justintime1307]

😁 I'm 52 as well, been around listened to all styles of music from punk to classical and rap to heavy metal, I do enjoy rap for its word play. Akala is a genius. His books are definitely worth reading

[@mcinally91]

Akala is a genius he guests lectures at Oxford and Cambridge university very intelligent man self educated aswell

[@shaunm3206]

This was one of the early FITBs, it set a level. People knew if they did one they had to bring their A game. As a result it produced many memorable FITBs over the years. Akala part 4 raised it to new levels. Glad you picked up it was done in 2011. It’s as relevant today as it was then.

[@BassRapPaz]

This and Lowkey went hard

[@stainlessdoom3433]

Bro the poetry he gives separately at the end of part 4 is the best thing I've ever seen

[@chriswhite1417]

Akala's book Natives is well worth a read. And his Fire in the Booth Part 4 is AMAZING

[@michael_177]

An absolute classic fire in the booth. Some regular fans of ETS21 might not like it, or make them feel uncomfortable, but f*ck 'em ☺ I enjoy Oasis, Karl Pilkington, and yes I also like Akala's freestyles.

[@willgreaves602]

All I know is Akala doesn’t write down his lyrics , he just remembers them, he also does lectures and does the same (I could be wrong but I’m pretty sure I’m not )

[@AishaIsFabulous-x-]

Yaasss Boys! Welcome to the genius of Akala! Love you guys. Great reaction. Lots of Love from the UK 💜 -x-

[@nicolakeeley1470]

Loving your work guys 👍..Just found this reaction...amazing you guys are now embracing and gettin to hear akala, shout out from the UK,...check out his other fire in the booths, there's 4 of them an part 4 should definitely not be missed, refreshin to see your reactions over there..knowledge is power people...✌️♥️ Peace an love

[@andrewtims9524]

Akala (pronounced like impala for you yanks 😉), this part 1 is a lesson on the systems that are in place globally regarding race and poverty that haven't changed in a long long time, he has lectured at Oxford on this subject and his knowledge is exceptional, check his Ted talks and his other FIB's, plenty more fire in the booths to dive into, wretch 32/avelino is a good one to try, lowkey, mic righteous/reckless, fredo, kano, dave to name just a few, if you like hip hop then the UK has been flying the flag for the last decade, not a mumble in sight

[@mollie3484]

He's amazing. Check out a UK female. Lady Leshurr she's amazing. I recommend RIP it's a dis track to her ex. She doesn't swear, doesn't need to. Her flow, word play and energy is off the charts.

[@marchamill8530]

Great to see you guys do this and appreciate it. Akala(A-car-la) is one of best out here in the Uk. He is a genius. He has done lectures for Oxford University. His books are great too. His FitB part 4 is a seminal moment in FitB and make sure you don’t sleep on the second half of that one. Much respect for you guys doing this. 🔥

[@andreab449]

It's not car mate, that's the London accent. It's AH KAH LA 😆 But you're right, great view reacting.

[@marchamill8530]

@@andreab449 I’m from London. Was just trying to make it easier for them as they often mispronounce which is understandable. Hopefully they start going down the rabbit hole of FitB’s.

[@andreab449]

@@marchamill8530 I am just poking fun my G, guessed you were from London by the car 😆🤗 yes I hope they do too! Akala's FITB 4 is one of my faves! 🔥❤

[@SeeDaRipper...]

Just thought i'd drop in that Ms Dynamite is his sister...

[@rosshunter9792]

He’s an intellectual. Written books including ‘Native’. Great artist and incredibly smart man

[@senpai_lol8171]

I have been waiting for this for so long you dont understand i knew once you was on uk culture it wouldn't be long The kind of knowledge

[@Amin310892]

Didn't expect to see you both react to this but so glad you did! I hope you get round to watching parts 2, 3 & 4 at some point during 2022.

[@tanyacampbell29]

His older sister Ms. Dynamite is also a singer and rapper she was more in the U.K. Garage scene though.

[@bmxerqf882]

Wow I've been a fan of Akala for years but I had no idea she was his sister

[@keithevans9544]

I "discovered" him first as a political commentator,then discovered his rap,very bright and insightful guy.

[@CowmanUK]

Same!

[@tiacocoa5962]

Loved your reaction ❤

[@mubbles1066]

He’s in a league of his own..wait until you see his 4th FIB…unreal.

[@andreab449]

Akala is one of our BEST lyricists in the UK, an OG, writes screenplays, author, a teacher in Universities etc. He's literally a genius 💪🔥❤

[@andreab449]

@Papa Brown LOL yeah I said it, but it's also all facts, his work shows and proves it. Knob. 😆

[@andreab449]

@@danielgardecki1046 I know that's the norm but he gives classes in universities, look it up. That's why in his FITB he says "you couldn't pass half of my classes" 🤷‍♀

[@andreab449]

Or maybe he said it in his Daily Duppy. Orboth. Either way, he teaches.

[@andreab449]

@@danielgardecki1046 I understand, I argued when I first heard it too. And turned out he gives lectures in Universities 🤷‍♀🙄

[@andreab449]

@@danielgardecki1046 And I don't mean as a full time job(obviously) I mean as a guest speaker.

[@rorz999]

Akala is a legend, a very well-read fellow. Listening to this there is so much to absorb

[@rorz999]

@Papa Brown What!? He's from London, of course he's going to speak like a Londoner. If you paid attention to the lyrics you'd realise he is well educated and has a lot to say. This is the kind of stuff the mainstream should be promoting, not the mainstream grime/drill crap that glorifies gang life and violence

[@bmxerqf882]

@Papa Brown all you're doing is confirming what he's saying in this song. This whole song is about how racism still exists even if we try and deny it.

[@karmannghiaman1041]

@Papa Brown what legendary bands do you like so we can all take the piss? Given he was on the books for West Ham until he was about 15, it comes as no surprise that he sounds like a Londoner. Just as an aside, how many books have you written and how many Oxford University SU lectures have you been invited to speak at?

[@charliegeorge9393]

Very intelligent man. Excellent choice.

[@seanlea7282]

Amazed to see you guys react to this.... 👌 Yus did well taking most of it in one listen... Akala is the truth.... Definitely complete the series, he has 4 spread over 10yrs so you can see his progress, there's also a series called "daily duppy" I could see you guts getting some joy out of them, akala has a few also "wretch 32" there roughly 3/4 mins long and we'll worth a Watch if you like good content 👍

[@richf_tropical_garden_projects]

new sub here. great reaction guys, you should defo check out the other 3 parts to this. he does 3 more fire in the booths after this and its crazy how much knowledge he drops, he is actually very well educated and often lectures at oxford on racism, crime and general history, its worth checking out his interviews on uk news to understand the man behind the bars. he is probably the most underrated mc in the uk but one of the most educated and lyrical. would be interesting to see your take on some of his other fire in the booths, also there are so many other lyrical uk artists in the uk worth checking out, it would be great to see a reaction to the wretch 32 fire in the booth part 5! one love

[@taylorbooker4835]

WOW SO SURPRISED YOU GUYS REACTED TO THIS I WAS ONLY HERE FOR KARL ! YOUVE GONE UP IN MY BOOKS !!

[@ojonasar]

Just ordered a couple of CDs on the back of this. Thanks.

[@bmxerqf882]

You need to watch part 4, he blows you away with every line

[@Out-and-About3]

Them jump to part 4 , and boom spitting bar's and facts for day's, I've listened to this legend for year's. Keep up the good work bros 👏 love from the uk

[@ktwine7994]

Na gotta do them in order, part 2 is the best in my opinion

[@Out-and-About3]

@@ktwine7994 yeah that's a fair point all about facts

[@kimcutts424]

Wow. He's a clever, knowledgeable guy. He knows what he's talking about. Unbelievable! So impressed👏

[@Mirror_Freak]

Love the channel guys, been watching since near the early days. Was surprised to see Akala pop up on here, good choice! Great reaction, get to know his stuff, seriously! Part 2 and 3 are great, his 4th booth is out of this world, would love to see you react to that

[@mrsmith6763]

Can't wait for you guys to react to Akala FITB part 4............but respect for checking him out.............and Wretch 32 will blow you away too. 😉💯

[@jamesmoore4910]

This was a pleasant surprise on my suggested page lol

[@josephrobson2339]

Wretch 32 and avelino fire in the booth. Amazing piece and it's sure to hoover up UK views

[@cyrus2728]

Awesome reaction,could see you were into it taking so long to pause.then run to the end. Parts 2 and 3 are great but part 4 is gonna blow youre fooking mindfor sure take journey icantwait to see

[@CowmanUK]

Fantastic... simply fantastic. Nothing more to say.

[@flipflop6581]

Pleassssseee do more 💯🔥

[@dannykeating9187]

Great reaction there!! Akala, lowkey, mic rightoues &English frank are levels above most artists

[@ianmclean6399]

Akala Pt4 is the best. If you are gonna go down the uk rap rabbit i hole o recommended daily duppy. The animations help with the bars for americans until your ears adjust

[@ianmclean6399]

@@danielgardecki1046 cool, its my least favourite but they are all 🔥

[@VisionalHD]

Yesss guys finally coming with the fire in the booths! Definitely react to mic righteous part 1 to 4 also Akalas to part 4 & would recommend lowkey p1-4 also!! 🔥

[@justme1111]

would love to see your reaction to parts 2,3 and 4 they just get better and better

[@gmc1873A]

u guys have hit gold and now hopefully u continue because u have a lot of good fire in the booth to catch up with!

[@MadAl37]

Very cool. He nearly talks as fast as my wife and her mum. Perhaps one for the future check out - Nothing But Thieves Amsterdam, possibly one of my favourite music videos. Keep up the great work. Stay safe.

[@mcn6447]

Listened to this once or twice over the years, and I'm definitely not the target audience. Good to see you reacting to different things, unlike some channels who indulge the American fascination with frat boy angst rock bands 👍

[@andrewpeters6339]

Do more Akala fire in the booths. they get even better.

[@i_jamz9092]

Akala is a very intelligent man and I love your appreciation of him. Please check out Ocean Wisdom’s first trip to Fire in the Booth to experience another true master of the 🎤.

[@cameracamera4415]

He is a total genius. My recommendation is Kate (Kae) Tempest ‘ Europe is Lost’ live on KEXP

[@mattbirch4303]

Akala has done 4 of these. All set a different level everytime

[@vanburger]

His second fire in the Booth is awesome especially his second set. Do have a look its mind blowing.

[@kierenkzavellisimms7138]

Check out akala speaking at Oxford University.........

[@JTedits]

His fire in the booth pt 4 is a work of art.

[@cyrus2728]

Omfg you done akala cant wait to watch this👍👍👍☝

[@trevordoolan5011]

I would probably view Akala as more of an Activist Poet than a Rap Artist / Musician. It's nearly more of a Spoken Word Poetry than Rap. I'm actually just a couple of chapters from finishing Akala's book "Natives: Race & Class in the Ruins Of Empire". Other English Beat Poetry with Music to check-out -- John Cooper Clarke ~ Evidently Chickentown Benjamin Zephaniah ~ Rong Radio John Cooper Clarke ~ Beasley Street Benjamin Zephaniah ~ Dis Policeman Keeps On Kicking .

[@flipflop6581]

Congrats on the 50k. Well deserved lads. Fry up time 🍳🥓😜

[@makaveliuk86]

Soo glad you got round to this!make sure you watch the other 3(plus him at the FITB cypher if poss),the bloke is a legit genius(one of the top 5 mathematicians in the country at 15👀)and a national treasure 👊🤷‍♂️💜

[@mojokg13]

Omg I'm so late commenting here but I loved seeing you guys react to Akala!, please do pt 4, he is on another level, well done for keeping up with the accent.

[@davidbirchall832]

Hahaha! Wait til you get to the second track on Fire in the Booth Part 4...😯

[@benchode1]

Akala the 🐐

[@jimidave6281]

"This guy is preaching something everyone should hear" Amen to that. Akala is awesome. Check out the Thieves Banquet. One of the most creative things you might ever hear, from a lyrical point of view. The man is a poet and, if I was religious, I'd say a prophet too. XD

[@davethomas2605]

Akala is a national treasure, Amen x

[@mathewcooper8327]

Nice one bhoys glad u got to this finally

[@jameshunt8939]

Akala is amazing, his knowledge is incredible could listen to him for ages.. he also has a talented sister ms.dynamite

[@danic9304]

Oh hell yes!

[@bmxerqf882]

If you want more grime with a story to it I highly recommend Rapman - Shiro's Story

[@chriscjad]

This is Quality! General Levy on Mista Jam is worth checking…

[@karmannghiaman1041]

It's brilliant, JME and Dizzee look like kids in a sweetshop when they drop Incredible

[@andrewtims9524]

FITB is one great rabbit hole to go down, you will discover where real hip hop is being kept alive and cherished, no mumbling allowed

[@Emindre]

Akala fitb 4 is the best one!, But also one of the longes. it also has a spoken word/poem at the end which is definitely worth a listen!, Another UK rap thing that a lot of American reaction channels do is , Rapman shiros story its in 3 parts, definitely be good to see you do them and see your reactions to some of the shocks and twists in them

[@liamwatp2949]

Lads he's an actual scholar with a masters degree and has been on question time which is a programme in the UK where they get the top politicians on to take questions from the audience and he went on as an opposition and held his own . I'm white and grew up in a town in Scotland with literally No black people but I've done time in jail for fighting and I can relate to most the shit he says on this. The one thing I will say and I know this will get a mixed reaction but I'm open to anyone who disagrees . Everyone no matter how well intended is at least slightly racist. I'm not saying there is hatred vocals I'm white and living with a woman who's an RME teacher but her parents heritage's Pakistani and Indian. She hated the way she was brought up and is actually an atheist but until I met her I'd have looked at her and judged her as some Muslim white hating person. It turns out she is the most lovely amazing person I have ever met

[@davidbirchall832]

One of the best Fire In The Booth's features Wretch 32 (three two not thirty two) and Avelino. Play til the end

[@ETRTriad]

Akala one of our best for sure ❤

[@kengregory6026]

very smart guy

[@gizmomypet4359]

50k guys well done!

[@SaintPhoenixx]

There's a deep rabbit hole here to dive down. Akala himself did 4 of these, Wretch 32 did a few, Lowkey, Mic Righteous, Krept & Konan, Kamakaze etc

[@thatsthat2612]

Akala is my god....and wretch 32. Please do all of akalas and wretches fitbs

[@westham5047]

Dave heart attack is amazing

[@jamesw2546]

Ohhh his second and fourth are lit too

[@mattmason4700]

Yes down for moor akala he has a nother 3 fire int the booth and they only get better 🔥🔥

[@HanSin.]

Ahh so glad you’re also exploring this music. JME - Man Don’t Care is a great tune with lots of great references in the lyrics

[@adriansmith3427]

Wasn't that a dis track about Akala?

[@HanSin.]

Adrian Smith I don’t think so. Pretty sure Akala has done a freestyle over Man don’t Care beat in the past

[@adriansmith3427]

@@HanSin. Yeah but if you listen to the lyrics, and watch the video to it. He is definitely dissing Akala! Akala freestyling over the track is just something Akala would do.

[@HanSin.]

Adrian Smith oh fairs, interesting

[@davidashby1850]

Cnt wait for you to get to part 4. Get some tissues ready for the ending of 4😉

[@KidCarter1993]

Been watching you guys for a while on here now but only just getting around to commenting. Glad to see yous react to Akala - just like with Karl Pilkington, it's a great rabbit hole to do down and discover new things. Been a fan of Akala since the very early days of his career so the only thing I'd say (which I think I saw someone else mention) is to react to all 4 parts in order so you get to see the progression over the years. A lot of reactors either only do part 4 or jump straight from 1 to 4 and skip the others. Due to the speed of some of the lyrics and also the content included, watching back in your own time with the lyrics up on the side can really help you piece it all together as you're not gonna get it all in one go

[@patrickcromie7095]

Yes fire in the booth

[@alphaplays18]

if you enjoyed dis you should deffo check out Lowkey fire in the booth part 1 he also has a part 2

[@DanielleSimone21]

Looking forward to parts 2, 3 and 4! Parts 2 & 3 are my favourites 💛

[@Kerazzy.]

Would love to see you do a reaction video to one of my favourites... The I.T Crowd (uk TV show) The episode at the theatre is hilarious.

[@dannythedoodle]

Dudes, this was a call to arms...a covert battle-cry.

[@craigwinstanley9267]

Wretch 32 fire in the booth ....GREATEST

[@wiseup250]

Guys the goat believe

[@charliedate4700]

Pretty sure Oxford gave him a Doctorate in Art

[@jayalexander1930]

50k fellas,wheres me full English breakfast!?haha

[@mr.wright9867]

one thing about freestyle. it doesn't mean off the top primarily. Freestyle is mainly with regards to a rap without a main concept, it's free of a certain form or subject

[@Jbatley1]

Don’t worry about Akala for copy right ever bro! He’s on his own fully I independent label and would just appreciate the exposure not ever having been given and radio play or videos aired to tv or anything

[@makaveliuk86]

And yeh, definite rabbit hole, there's SOOO many amazing FITBs that have been done,wretch and avelino,Lowkey, Dave.....I'd wait till you're used to the accent before tackling the Goat that is Ghetts,his flow is quick and it often throws americans off lol

[@philtreman9944]

This ain't music - it's POETRY.

[@ewanjones9032]

Akela is a genius he has 4 fitb has done lectures at Oxford and Cambridge had his music studied by PhD students all over the world you should listen to mic righteous aswell they're both on the same level as akela the UK is keeping rap alive

[@patrickcromie7095]

Excellent

[@jacquilewis8203]

50,000 get the frying pan on. I'll have my egg soft please. 😋

[@marciarichards9446]

Loved your reaction to this, you would definitely enjoy the next 3 he does. You should try the Daily Duppy channel, because of how it is edited whilst the guest is preforming. I think you'll give 👍👍 Aitch pronounce H

[@grc9ball]

React to Akala FITB pt 4 next !!!

[@Glen-aka_aka_M.M]

Yes Yes Yes. Do Avelino and Wretch 32 FITB 🔥🔥

[@drewsimon3500]

Fire 🔥 in the Booth cypher 🔥🔥🔥🚒

[@spitsfreeman]

I'd have to recommend "chester p - fire in the streets"