Jack Merrit lost his life with Saskia Jones in the london bridge terror attacks. He was heavily involved in black justice and had helped Daves brother,which is where the connection between Jack and Daves family came from
Jack helped people from prison rehabilitate and start a new life etc after prison. He and saskia (the lady in the graphics om piano) was killed by a "rehabilitated" terrorist /ex convict in the London Bridge terror attacks. The uk lost 2 angels that day along with many more lives. The lives these 2 changed you can not count. Rip 🙏 🇬🇧
@@telmack7838 just to add onto what you said for the guys in the video - Jack championed rehabilitating people who had served time but was unfortunately killed by one of them in a terrorist attack. In the song, Dave specifically names the things Jack fought for (rehabilitation over prison time, funding for communities etc) because Dave was concerned that one fucked up terrorist might overshadow Jack’s message and result in policy that does the opposite of what Jack would’ve wanted.
The other pianist is Fraser T. Smith who worked producing Dave’s first album, well respected, the last verse was added it wasn’t on the original, as people have explained who Jack was his parents were in the audience and didn’t know Dave was going to do that tribute
@@BeersBars It was such a beautiful tribute.. his poor parents were overcome with emotion and gratitude for a verse being added in memory of his courageous actions! Separately you should look up what him & Saskia were doing for prison rehabilitation but most importantly saving lives in the terrorist attack .. which sadly ended their young and promising lives.. :( As you said - Dave is something else!
Lots of good comments here. A couple of things that may get overlooked : The animation on the top of the piano was an immense project. It was an incredibly complex process that involved coreographing the movement between the camera and the computers doing the display to give the 3D effect for the TV camera (but would have looked quite odd for the studio audience). Towards the end he mentioned the Windrush Generation. This refers to a whole generation of immigrants (and their decendants) who were woefully let down by the British government. They were encourageed to migrate to the UK from the Caribbean after World War 2 (one of the first ships to arrive with migrants was called the Windrush), but were later subject to disgusting treatment, asked to justify their citizenship, and to produce documents that the government had failed to provide at the time. Many of the immigrants became vital workers: cleaners, drivers, nurses, and did so in the face of terrigble bigotry and oppression. They redefined what it meant to be British, they revitalised and diversified our culture, and the way they were treated is a absolute disgrace.
This was not expected when watching it live as it happened. Dave made waves that day. I had pure goosebumps from the beginning to end and I cried at the end boi
The guy on the piano with Dave is Fraser T Smith a producer/collaborator with Dave. Jack Merritt (guy Dave pays tribute too) was a course coordinator who worked to rehabilitate prisoners, He was close to Dave and his family because Dave's brother was sent down for Murder. Jack was sadly killed in the London Bridge terror attack by one of the prisoners he was trying to rehabilitate (a convicted terrorist).
It's absolutely amazing to stumbled upon you guys listening to this for the first time. This song is so powerful! Its beautiful to see everyone sit and listen and just take in everything he is saying!
This song is so powerful, so personal, and so painful....for him to be so young, and have this much knowledge...just speechless...no matter how many times I hear it, it strikes me every single time....
Dave, Wretch 32, Akala etc are showing that UK rappers are true poet’s who chose rap as their medium. I’m white but I’ve learned much more about black history and struggles from these guys than the the nonsense that the media put out for things like “black history month” And when this was performed the UK Prime Minister was Boris Johnson and he is 100% a racist.
Dave has come so far as a person. He wasn't perfect growing up but he has understood his responsibility and the perception that surrounds him. He is doing a wonderful job in using his platform Correctly. He is not just a voice for the black community, he is people's voice. I'm so proud to have grown up in the same neighbourhood has him and stormzy and to see them on the World stage is fantastic. My favourite track by Dave is Starlight. It's not a lyrical masterpiece message just a really good song that I absolutely love. Hopefully I will get to see you react to it.
You should check out "in the fire" it's his latest appearance at the brits and it has 4 features from some other great uk rappers. It's literally 🔥 and a great introduction to some other great artists.
Guys you need to check out Akala fire in the booth part 1. He's a activist and rapper from the streets of London. He has 4 parts to the fire in the booth but you will be hooked with the 1st.
Highly highly recommend Dave - Blackbox Freestyle, the moment that Dave truly burst onto the scene. Keep in mind he was only 16 when you watch it! Great reaction, first time visiting the channel, subscribed!
Another great reaction! You guys HAVE to react to Akala and Lowkey. Two UK legends that will blow you away with their lyrics and knowledge. Akala - fire in the booth part 1 to 4 Lowkey - Ghosts of Grenfell (Dave referenced Grenfell in Black. Grenfell was a tower block in London which was fitted with flammable cladding so the rich people across the road had something more aesthetically pleasing to look at. At least 72 people died when a fire broke out in the tower. All working class people, mostly 1st/2nd generation immigrants. It has been a few years and many are still yet to be rehomed or supported.) Lowkey - Ahmed/Terrorist?/Obamanation/Fire in the booth part 1&2. Honestly, you will not regret it. They are levels above.
You should check out Dave BlackBox Freestyle, really shows where he came from. He is 16 at the time and is very different to the songs you have reacted to so far... Loved all these reactions
Excellent reaction Guys!, Did you notice, the white pianist was dressed all in black and Dave was dressed all in white? Nice touch to demonstrate contrast in line with the subject matter.
I always get shivers when he talks about the way the press treats kate vs meghan as in meghan markle and kate the duchess...here in egland most ppl dont like to admit it so to have him say it on national tv was needed
You Guy's just missed Dave's USA tour it was back in May. Great show, Dave performed 13 songs the highlight of the night was when he brought a random person from the crowd on stage to perform Thiago Silva with him. The crowd was amazing singing along to all songs and the mosh pits were crazy.
@@BeersBars LOOOL sorry I had to! You guys should check out "Songer - Blackbox". He has 2 parts that were when he was 17 (I think) and they are unreal. His newest one Songer - Sunrise Session is what I'd recommend but if you want to check out a short video to see if you like him or not, I'd suggest Songer Blackbox S13 Ep. 102
I subscribe to you both. You are great music reviewers. Please don't stop the second you think you've caught a bar.. this guy is a storyteller. Let him paint a deeper picture. Watch this back again and I'm sure you'll get what I'm saying. Love to you both.
When you step back and appreciate ALL of what Dave has gone through to be where he is today you start to think this man might genuinely be the second coming of Christ. A truly unparalleled talent.
Okay i love Dave as much as the next guy and im not religious but i dont think you can make that comparison. Dave used to make money scamming banks hence the name, he’s even said before hes “ashamed of how he used to get figures”. Dave is himself and is a great example for all young children but Jesus was meant to be a wholly virtuous being with no blemishes which cant be said about Dave. The most inspiring thing about Dave is how he is honest and owns up to the bad things hes done and how he gives back to the community
Sadly it is definitely like that in London. Just a few months ago, an innocent Black man was killed by a police offer after being pulled over in his car. Rip Chris Kaba 🙏🏾💛
I would agree and say it's worse for black people than white. Maybe my lived experience is different being of Indian heritage, I know racism exists but I don't think I've seen it limit me in my career. I wonder if it's because the stereo type is worse for black than other ethnicities.
@@DhesiWorld Indian heritage here too. My dad and uncle had their cars burnt out in the 70s in racially motivated attacks, and we've seen other racism over the years but of late the Indian community has been doing well and persevered through it all. The sad part is some of the British Indians forget what they went through and treat others horribly as long as they've got their money safe. See: Priti scumbag Patel etc
The 2 people at the end are Jack Merritt and Saskia Jones. They were killed in the London Bridge terror attack. Jack helped with prison reform and knew Dave’s brother from behind bars (he’s in for murder) and worked on his case. It allegedly hit Dave and his fam hard when Jack died. Jack’s family were in the audience I read and didn’t know he’d give him a shout out.
On 14 June 2017, a high-rise fire broke out in the 24-storey Grenfell Tower block of flats in Latimer West London it was mostly minorities and immigrants that lived in it because the safety code was not up the par using cheap materials they cut corners, some had to jump out of the building and many died many was made homeless and are still homeless. Kensington and Chelsea borough Council and Government was exposed. The Windrush Generation that Dave spoke about was People arriving in the UK between 1948 and 1971 from Caribbean countries have been labelled the Windrush generation. They faced tremendous racism but made significant contributions to England building up the country going to war for Queen and Country and Winston Churchill during the rivers of blood speech by Enoch Powell (research this nuttah) we are the children of those immigrants. As well as West Africans Great Reaction God Bless
My mum and dad moved to uk from Ireland - pubs and shops signs said ‘no blacks, no Irish’ etc. If a crime committed all the blacks and Irish were rounded up (Birmingham 6 - spent 20 yrs in jail for being Trish) Know not the same but I have empathy - my accent meant I was thrown out of school, called terrorist (udf and ira), my dad had to change his accent to get a job etc. But we were white and so even though I found it tough, I can’t imagine how much worse it can be. I try. Uk has got better over last 15 years? And cops don’t have guns (except in the north of Ireland). I think from my American mates the gun issue and cops (apparently training is to short? Uk you have to train for about four times longer than USA? And armed officers have to train for a minimum of a year I think. My mates husband a cop and he qualified for armed response (like swat for terrorists) but he stepped down after 6 months as he thought no one should have a gun and he saw how errors could happen (or bad cops). Could this make USA tougher for minorities?
It was great that this was shown in full on uk tv at Brit Awards (like our Grammys) It really got people talking in a positive way. From what I have seen, compared to other European nations, if you use racist language you will get a smack (happened to my mate). In France, people are scared to say anything as usually drunk thugs - I get told off for calling them ‘Hitler’? Managers won’t throw them out. But maybe I have just seen bad shit.
In answer to your question around 3:30 unfortunately, yes. It's only in certain parts in my opinion though (I'm open to be told I'm wrong btw) I'm white, black girlfriend, love the culture/music and In the north west. I say all this now and throughout writing 😪 this I've realized unfortunately she has experienced it. Fuck racists
UK police mentality is to judge a person based on appearance first. Naturally; inner city youths have fairly specific fashion trends. So with many (not most) inner city youths turning to crime (I believe this to be a result of poverty and lack of positive opportunity), the police associate any young black man with a nice fit to be carrying something they shouldn't. I mean... shit. Everyone needs to dress like Carlton to survive the police, and like Stormzy to survive the street.
Guys please react to kano - SYM live, it starts of sounding like a light hearted, funny song but once it gets into the verses its an incredibly deep and powerful song and i think youll both appreciate it a lot
As a black man/women. We still deal with racism, bigotry and stereotypes, at the hands of the police and judicial system, whether your in the UK or USA, it's called the black experiences. And of course in the UK, we know and can see what goes on in America, regarding race and inequality. George Floydd, Trevon Martin, Bryana Taylor.
I've watched a few of your UK reactions this morning and I think you guys should check out 'Ren', he's a long standing artist that is exploding on the reaction scene at the moment. Start with 'Hi Ren' then move onto things like 'The Tale of Jenny and Screech (Full)' and then deep dive his over videos. Such a talented artist, singer, rapper, performer, all of the above at once.
love the reactions you have to check out a few more dave songs -How i met my ex -survivors guilt -Panic attack -question time -my 19th birthday preferably question time first it brings up a lot of political issues calls out trump and america along with the past few uk prime ministers
One of my favorites from dave is Starlight, it's an amazing piece that he just rides on its so smooth. Also quick reminder to check out ski mask the slump god freestyle on la leakers!
not sure anyone else has mentioned it, but in the end verse Dave also mentions 'Grenfell victims still need accommodation' Grenfell was a tower of social housing in the UK for poor people and migrants which burnt down in 2017 due to poor construction, and killed many of the residents, and the conservative government never really apologised, took accountability or really cared about the families of the victims. I think there's also a Stormzy live at the BRITS or BET award performance where he also mentions this in a verse.
Yep. Extra information on some of the things he said..The reason why he said the prime minister was racist was because she introduced a policy a 'hostile environment' immigration policy that deliberately targetted black and brown people. Jack Merrit was a charity work who was murdered by a terrorist going on a stabbing spree on London Bridge. Grenfell was a tower block which caught on fire killing 72 people. They complained for years prior and were ignored. The cladding was the cheapest possible and was combustible. Last, the Windrush were people from the Caribbean who were invited in the 50's to help the Motherland. Alot of their children didn't have citizenship although they were born in the UK or brought there as children. Under the hostile environment policy, they were sent back.
Appreciate the information, this was one of the coolest performances we have seen. If you are new here we have a Dave playlist and a bunch of other UK reactions ✌️🍻
@@BeersBars All good but I will subscribe. Last couple of things from your discussions. First, the African-American line was directed to the people who believe that the only black people and culture in America. It goes way deeper and isnt the same. Second, if you look at the figures of relations with black people and tge state from Europe to the Americas. The relationship with the police and legal systems are always toxic.
i know yous wont take it wrong, but for videos like this its really good to have a white dude and a black dude espesially when yous both know so much about the musuc scene
A police shooting just happened recently in Streatham, South London. An innocent black guy driving a friend's car that police were looking for was shot and killed.
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Jack Merrit lost his life with Saskia Jones in the london bridge terror attacks. He was heavily involved in black justice and had helped Daves brother,which is where the connection between Jack and Daves family came from
Thanks for letting us know 🙏
Jack helped people from prison rehabilitate and start a new life etc after prison. He and saskia (the lady in the graphics om piano) was killed by a "rehabilitated" terrorist /ex convict in the London Bridge terror attacks. The uk lost 2 angels that day along with many more lives. The lives these 2 changed you can not count. Rip 🙏 🇬🇧
@@telmack7838 just to add onto what you said for the guys in the video - Jack championed rehabilitating people who had served time but was unfortunately killed by one of them in a terrorist attack. In the song, Dave specifically names the things Jack fought for (rehabilitation over prison time, funding for communities etc) because Dave was concerned that one fucked up terrorist might overshadow Jack’s message and result in policy that does the opposite of what Jack would’ve wanted.
Yes R.I.P I real man...legend
The last verse was a 1 off for this brits performance. He invited Jacks family to be in the audience.
The other pianist is Fraser T. Smith who worked producing Dave’s first album, well respected, the last verse was added it wasn’t on the original, as people have explained who Jack was his parents were in the audience and didn’t know Dave was going to do that tribute
That's amazing, Dave seems like a one of a kind person!
@@BeersBars It was such a beautiful tribute.. his poor parents were overcome with emotion and gratitude for a verse being added in memory of his courageous actions! Separately you should look up what him & Saskia were doing for prison rehabilitation but most importantly saving lives in the terrorist attack .. which sadly ended their young and promising lives.. :(
As you said - Dave is something else!
And then there's an extra level of power in Dave's performance in that it was broadcast live on mainstream television, riling up middle england no end
I like your writing style, it's really direct and "visual". Write a book or something ok? (you got them skills Yo)
I’ve lost track how many times I’ve watched this and it still hits just as hard. RIP Jack Merritt
This is hands down the most powerful performance ive ever seen across all music genres. Dave is a generational talent
This is what really put Dave on the global map. We loved him already, but this sent him worldwide. I love the reactions to this performance
For sure this was like woah especially in the uk scene
Lots of good comments here. A couple of things that may get overlooked :
The animation on the top of the piano was an immense project. It was an incredibly complex process that involved coreographing the movement between the camera and the computers doing the display to give the 3D effect for the TV camera (but would have looked quite odd for the studio audience).
Towards the end he mentioned the Windrush Generation. This refers to a whole generation of immigrants (and their decendants) who were woefully let down by the British government. They were encourageed to migrate to the UK from the Caribbean after World War 2 (one of the first ships to arrive with migrants was called the Windrush), but were later subject to disgusting treatment, asked to justify their citizenship, and to produce documents that the government had failed to provide at the time. Many of the immigrants became vital workers: cleaners, drivers, nurses, and did so in the face of terrigble bigotry and oppression. They redefined what it meant to be British, they revitalised and diversified our culture, and the way they were treated is a absolute disgrace.
WOW Thank you for the background and the explanation of the piano art! 🙏🍻
Well said
I hope Starmer rights those wrongs, I highly doubt it though.
This was not expected when watching it live as it happened. Dave made waves that day. I had pure goosebumps from the beginning to end and I cried at the end boi
Stormzy’s Brit 2018 is also another great example of artists using their voice to call out the UK gov. Both artist are truly gifted
The guy on the piano with Dave is Fraser T Smith a producer/collaborator with Dave.
Jack Merritt (guy Dave pays tribute too) was a course coordinator who worked to rehabilitate prisoners, He was close to Dave and his family because Dave's brother was sent down for Murder. Jack was sadly killed in the London Bridge terror attack by one of the prisoners he was trying to rehabilitate (a convicted terrorist).
The best thing was that this was on live tv as well, we were all watching it on the BRIT awards.
Love coming back to these old reactions from you guiys, much love in the future
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It's absolutely amazing to stumbled upon you guys listening to this for the first time. This song is so powerful! Its beautiful to see everyone sit and listen and just take in everything he is saying!
I love the maturity in your reactions. Solid anslysis and reflection
This song is so powerful, so personal, and so painful....for him to be so young, and have this much knowledge...just speechless...no matter how many times I hear it, it strikes me every single time....
Dave, Wretch 32, Akala etc are showing that UK rappers are true poet’s who chose rap as their medium. I’m white but I’ve learned much more about black history and struggles from these guys than the the nonsense that the media put out for things like “black history month”
And when this was performed the UK Prime Minister was Boris Johnson and he is 100% a racist.
Undoubtedly are you 💯 on point
that mic drop - gets me every damn time
Dave is the best lyricist in the world right now, nobody is even close.
I’ve been quiet for too long Dave is the greatest rapper of all time
I'm just proud that Dave got nearly half of his historical inaccuracies' nearly correct
You NEED to do Panic Attack, it’s the prequel song to Heart Attack and he performs live whilst playing the keys.
True talent, incredible song as well.
I second this. Panic Attack live from future festival.
I third this! one of the best pieces of music ever written and performed. Showed the world what can be done with music
We fourth this! Keep an eye on your notifications/Twitter on Sunday 😂🍻✌
Dave is more than a rapper, he really cuts through the b*llshit and just speaks knowledge, as far as I'm concerned he's a genius.
Dave has come so far as a person.
He wasn't perfect growing up but he has understood his responsibility and the perception that surrounds him. He is doing a wonderful job in using his platform Correctly.
He is not just a voice for the black community, he is people's voice.
I'm so proud to have grown up in the same neighbourhood has him and stormzy and to see them on the World stage is fantastic.
My favourite track by Dave is Starlight.
It's not a lyrical masterpiece message just a really good song that I absolutely love.
Hopefully I will get to see you react to it.
Live on national mainstream T.V aswell, one of the great performances ever!
You should check out "in the fire" it's his latest appearance at the brits and it has 4 features from some other great uk rappers. It's literally 🔥 and a great introduction to some other great artists.
For the sake of catching the bars I would recommend the album/lyrics version
The fact he was only 21 when he performed that 🔥🔥
Guys you need to check out Akala fire in the booth part 1. He's a activist and rapper from the streets of London. He has 4 parts to the fire in the booth but you will be hooked with the 1st.
Was going to comment… you beat me to it!
I’d add Wretch 32 to that FitB list.
Yes! Akala fitb... all of them
this one will always give me chills
Highly highly recommend Dave - Blackbox Freestyle, the moment that Dave truly burst onto the scene. Keep in mind he was only 16 when you watch it!
Great reaction, first time visiting the channel, subscribed!
Welcome and thanks 🍻✌️
The song “three rivers” talks about the windrush generation beautifully and it’s truly one of the best in the album. Much love ❤
Dave is Dave, spot on, he is doing class stuff with up and comings, the best of the best
This always hits hard never fails
Another great reaction!
You guys HAVE to react to Akala and Lowkey. Two UK legends that will blow you away with their lyrics and knowledge.
Akala - fire in the booth part 1 to 4
Lowkey - Ghosts of Grenfell (Dave referenced Grenfell in Black. Grenfell was a tower block in London which was fitted with flammable cladding so the rich people across the road had something more aesthetically pleasing to look at. At least 72 people died when a fire broke out in the tower. All working class people, mostly 1st/2nd generation immigrants. It has been a few years and many are still yet to be rehomed or supported.)
Lowkey - Ahmed/Terrorist?/Obamanation/Fire in the booth part 1&2.
Honestly, you will not regret it. They are levels above.
Been checking my notifications daily, waiting for this reaction ❤
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This is my favourite one you’ve done!!! Dave is the best of the best. Love seeing everything he says word for word being taken in and appreciated 🫶🏻
No one has said but it is; what he is speaking about is the truth in England and Wales.
Jack lost his life in a terror attack, he helped rehabilitate prisoners including Dave's brother
BEST MIC DROP EVERRRRR 🎤
Black is everything
He's speaking facts 💯
You should check out Dave BlackBox Freestyle, really shows where he came from. He is 16 at the time and is very different to the songs you have reacted to so far... Loved all these reactions
Great reaction, his blackbox was a break out tune when only 16 it's 🔥💯
dave blackbox cypher is a must! he was sixteen at that time
Gotta remember this was on a prime time tv channel live
One of the dopest performances you're ever likely to see.
You guys should react to Little Simz! One of the best british rappers around right now. Her song 'Woman's extremely empowering for black women
Excellent reaction Guys!, Did you notice, the white pianist was dressed all in black and Dave was dressed all in white? Nice touch to demonstrate contrast in line with the subject matter.
I always get shivers when he talks about the way the press treats kate vs meghan as in meghan markle and kate the duchess...here in egland most ppl dont like to admit it so to have him say it on national tv was needed
You Guy's just missed Dave's USA tour it was back in May. Great show, Dave performed 13 songs the highlight of the night was when he brought a random person from the crowd on stage to perform Thiago Silva with him. The crowd was amazing singing along to all songs and the mosh pits were crazy.
Sounds like a great experience!!! 🍻
good seeing Logic and Joyner back together again. Fr tho good reaction, Dave is levels
LMFAO 🍻😂
@@BeersBars LOOOL sorry I had to! You guys should check out "Songer - Blackbox". He has 2 parts that were when he was 17 (I think) and they are unreal. His newest one Songer - Sunrise Session is what I'd recommend but if you want to check out a short video to see if you like him or not, I'd suggest Songer Blackbox S13 Ep. 102
I subscribe to you both. You are great music reviewers. Please don't stop the second you think you've caught a bar.. this guy is a storyteller. Let him paint a deeper picture. Watch this back again and I'm sure you'll get what I'm saying. Love to you both.
Appreciate you and the feedback 🙏🍻
Another great reaction! Dave 🔥
Appreciate it!!🍻🙏
Glad you like this one. Would recommend checking out survivors guilt or in the fire for your next Dave reaction
The pianist is a producer for Dave, and helps him slot.
When you step back and appreciate ALL of what Dave has gone through to be where he is today you start to think this man might genuinely be the second coming of Christ. A truly unparalleled talent.
Okay i love Dave as much as the next guy and im not religious but i dont think you can make that comparison. Dave used to make money scamming banks hence the name, he’s even said before hes “ashamed of how he used to get figures”. Dave is himself and is a great example for all young children but Jesus was meant to be a wholly virtuous being with no blemishes which cant be said about Dave. The most inspiring thing about Dave is how he is honest and owns up to the bad things hes done and how he gives back to the community
Sadly it is definitely like that in London. Just a few months ago, an innocent Black man was killed by a police offer after being pulled over in his car. Rip Chris Kaba 🙏🏾💛
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I would agree and say it's worse for black people than white.
Maybe my lived experience is different being of Indian heritage, I know racism exists but I don't think I've seen it limit me in my career.
I wonder if it's because the stereo type is worse for black than other ethnicities.
@@DhesiWorld Indian heritage here too. My dad and uncle had their cars burnt out in the 70s in racially motivated attacks, and we've seen other racism over the years but of late the Indian community has been doing well and persevered through it all. The sad part is some of the British Indians forget what they went through and treat others horribly as long as they've got their money safe. See: Priti scumbag Patel etc
The cop got charged with murder, and quite a few of the armed cops threatened to walk from their job
This comment didn't age well.
He's keeping it 💯
Loved sending this to my friend Dave!
Facts
All I can say is I’m tearing up ❤🇬🇧
The 2 people at the end are Jack Merritt and Saskia Jones. They were killed in the London Bridge terror attack. Jack helped with prison reform and knew Dave’s brother from behind bars (he’s in for murder) and worked on his case. It allegedly hit Dave and his fam hard when Jack died. Jack’s family were in the audience I read and didn’t know he’d give him a shout out.
thanks for the explanation 🍻
On 14 June 2017, a high-rise fire broke out in the 24-storey Grenfell Tower block of flats in Latimer West London it was mostly minorities and immigrants that lived in it because the safety code was not up the par using cheap materials they cut corners, some had to jump out of the building and many died many was made homeless and are still homeless. Kensington and Chelsea borough Council and Government was exposed. The Windrush Generation that Dave spoke about was People arriving in the UK between 1948 and 1971 from Caribbean countries have been labelled the Windrush generation. They faced tremendous racism but made significant contributions to England building up the country going to war for Queen and Country and Winston Churchill during the rivers of blood speech by Enoch Powell (research this nuttah) we are the children of those immigrants. As well as West Africans Great Reaction God Bless
Thank you for the background, seems like we need to read up on some of this stuff. 🙏🍻
My mum and dad moved to uk from Ireland - pubs and shops signs said ‘no blacks, no Irish’ etc. If a crime committed all the blacks and Irish were rounded up (Birmingham 6 - spent 20 yrs in jail for being Trish) Know not the same but I have empathy - my accent meant I was thrown out of school, called terrorist (udf and ira), my dad had to change his accent to get a job etc. But we were white and so even though I found it tough, I can’t imagine how much worse it can be. I try. Uk has got better over last 15 years? And cops don’t have guns (except in the north of Ireland). I think from my American mates the gun issue and cops (apparently training is to short? Uk you have to train for about four times longer than USA? And armed officers have to train for a minimum of a year I think. My mates husband a cop and he qualified for armed response (like swat for terrorists) but he stepped down after 6 months as he thought no one should have a gun and he saw how errors could happen (or bad cops). Could this make USA tougher for minorities?
All these comments 🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿
Guys, do Dave blackbox S6 next, he was only 16 at that time, its crazy!
Great reaction, subscribed
Thanks 🙏🍻
Guys, I'm sure I'm not the first to say this, check out Akala Fire in the booth part 1. You will not be disappointed
Loving your Dave reactions. Please so Panick Attack live as well
It was great that this was shown in full on uk tv at Brit Awards (like our Grammys) It really got people talking in a positive way. From what I have seen, compared to other European nations, if you use racist language you will get a smack (happened to my mate). In France, people are scared to say anything as usually drunk thugs - I get told off for calling them ‘Hitler’? Managers won’t throw them out. But maybe I have just seen bad shit.
Same in lodon cousin
In answer to your question around 3:30 unfortunately, yes. It's only in certain parts in my opinion though (I'm open to be told I'm wrong btw) I'm white, black girlfriend, love the culture/music and In the north west. I say all this now and throughout writing 😪 this I've realized unfortunately she has experienced it. Fuck racists
Its not just blacks being discriminated against by police, just men/ teenage boys in total.
Also when he gets up it’s an extra verse that wasn’t on the song so him going off was even better cos of surprise
Guys amazing reactions!
Dave-my 19th birthday next please !!
Great reaction!! New subscriber
Welcome 🍻🙏
The other guy on the piano is daves producer
UK police mentality is to judge a person based on appearance first.
Naturally; inner city youths have fairly specific fashion trends.
So with many (not most) inner city youths turning to crime
(I believe this to be a result of poverty and lack of positive opportunity),
the police associate any young black man with a nice fit to be carrying something they shouldn't.
I mean... shit. Everyone needs to dress like Carlton to survive the police, and like Stormzy to survive the street.
Guys please react to kano - SYM live, it starts of sounding like a light hearted, funny song but once it gets into the verses its an incredibly deep and powerful song and i think youll both appreciate it a lot
As a black man/women. We still deal with racism, bigotry and stereotypes, at the hands of the police and judicial system, whether your in the UK or USA, it's called the black experiences. And of course in the UK, we know and can see what goes on in America, regarding race and inequality. George Floydd, Trevon Martin, Bryana Taylor.
Its mental that this kid did this live on normal telly. We all knew our PM was racist seeing this was gobstopping
Just listened to all 4 of your Dave reactions and I loved it😭
Id suggest listening to panic attack next
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He's saying things that don't get talked about
I've watched a few of your UK reactions this morning and I think you guys should check out 'Ren', he's a long standing artist that is exploding on the reaction scene at the moment. Start with 'Hi Ren' then move onto things like 'The Tale of Jenny and Screech (Full)' and then deep dive his over videos. Such a talented artist, singer, rapper, performer, all of the above at once.
We did hi ren and we have more Ren coming soon welcome to the Buzz Fam ✌️🍻
@@BeersBars oh amazing! I couldn’t see it when I had a quick flick through earlier. I’ll have a proper look after. Can’t wait to see it!
man on the right lokks like method man
love the reactions you have to check out a few more dave songs
-How i met my ex
-survivors guilt
-Panic attack
-question time
-my 19th birthday
preferably question time first it brings up a lot of political issues calls out trump and america along with the past few uk prime ministers
This is at the uk grammys
One of my favorites from dave is Starlight, it's an amazing piece that he just rides on its so smooth. Also quick reminder to check out ski mask the slump god freestyle on la leakers!
We can't find it on UA-cam! (Ski Mask's LA Leakers) Just a two minute clip only 😩
The power of having a famous white pianist playing with him and the assumptions of their skill 😊
Black is power
not sure anyone else has mentioned it, but in the end verse Dave also mentions 'Grenfell victims still need accommodation'
Grenfell was a tower of social housing in the UK for poor people and migrants which burnt down in 2017 due to poor construction, and killed many of the residents, and the conservative government never really apologised, took accountability or really cared about the families of the victims. I think there's also a Stormzy live at the BRITS or BET award performance where he also mentions this in a verse.
You just missed Dave in the US, he had a tour there not to long ago.
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Yep. Extra information on some of the things he said..The reason why he said the prime minister was racist was because she introduced a policy a 'hostile environment' immigration policy that deliberately targetted black and brown people. Jack Merrit was a charity work who was murdered by a terrorist going on a stabbing spree on London Bridge. Grenfell was a tower block which caught on fire killing 72 people. They complained for years prior and were ignored. The cladding was the cheapest possible and was combustible. Last, the Windrush were people from the Caribbean who were invited in the 50's to help the Motherland. Alot of their children didn't have citizenship although they were born in the UK or brought there as children. Under the hostile environment policy, they were sent back.
Appreciate the information, this was one of the coolest performances we have seen. If you are new here we have a Dave playlist and a bunch of other UK reactions ✌️🍻
@@BeersBars All good but I will subscribe. Last couple of things from your discussions. First, the African-American line was directed to the people who believe that the only black people and culture in America. It goes way deeper and isnt the same. Second, if you look at the figures of relations with black people and tge state from Europe to the Americas. The relationship with the police and legal systems are always toxic.
i know yous wont take it wrong, but for videos like this its really good to have a white dude and a black dude espesially when yous both know so much about the musuc
scene
you guys have to do how i met my ex .. another amazing story
He the goat
A police shooting just happened recently in Streatham, South London. An innocent black guy driving a friend's car that police were looking for was shot and killed.
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Black is powerful
Guys akala fire in the booth part 1 and part 4 you won't regret it
You are in luck my friend we have done them all we have an Akala playlist on our channel. Check it out and welcome to the Buzz Fam ✌️🍻
Dave is a young black man
I’m sure he’s talking about stormzy when he say my Ghanaian brother finds out he’s Egyptian I may be wrong but Dave is Nigerian