For real bro. It baffles me that as youth its 'un-cool' to be smart or to strive for success. Since I found Akala, I rate intelligence higher than most things now.
+munchioes the most ridiculous comment you could possibly make. It's not about race it's about the history of nations and whether you like it or not, racism is built into the system.
Does anybody really see that Akala was rapping for almost 5 minutes straight without any hooks. That in itself is amazing. Then factor in the actual depth of his lyrics, Akala shouldn't have any down votes but I realize that there's always going to be haters.
This man is a genius. Just listen to the message. And to have the skill to put that message across in such a technical flow is the mark of real talent. Big Up Akala.
***** No, he isn't intelligent. He's actually pretty thick. Nonetheless, he's a great lyricist. You don't need intelligence to have decent lyrics, just determination.
Sure, that's what UA-cam commenting is. By the way, he's clearly thick as fuck. have you listened to his lyrics?! He's passionate, though. So it's okay. Just a little bit simple (as are those who listen to him). P.S - you're a troll too. Don't be a hypocrite.
Akala should be well known by the youth. But unfortunately he doesn't spit about shanks, gold chains and drive byes, so doesn't get the respect he truly deserves.
"better than no one on this earth, and I know I'm not. But I refuse to play small just to fit in your box" - 10 years later and the issues still remain the same. Akala changed lives when he brought his lyrics to surface.
Big love for Akala man. Man knows his shit. Leading the way all day. Nothing but REAL TALK!! Don't just hear...listen and comprehend...How he comes up with his shit is simply mind blowing....KNOWLEDGE IS POWER!!!
David Oko what's wrong with it what's right with it look at the views and then look at talented artists like devlin Akala mic righteous etc get no where near the views that a guy gets for standing in a park repeatedly saying shut up
Akala is brilliant, and yeah this is so refreshing. I am sure we have all become fed up of MCs talking about how much of a 'G' they are. These fake hood videos with rented Mercedes, BMWs and Bentleys. All this whilst they still live on a council estate, and we are supposed to buy into that shit? Come on now.
The fact 103 people went out of their way to dislike this speaks volumes about the negative attitude Akala was trying so hard to deconstruct. Oxymorons!
I'd say the realest are Logic and English Frank. Akala is sick too is too much on that Black Nationalist/Afrocentric thing. While I agree with what Akala says I prefer the class struggle/''peoples army'' thing that Logic and co talk about.
Akala is the most intelligent and informed and underrated rapper/MC I have had the pleasure of hearing no one since immortal Technique has a rapper really had something important to say , plus his sister can spit bars with the best
I've listened to this several times. I've shared it several times as well. I think if everyone who listens should share this with at least one person who doesn't know about Akala. This alone would make this world better
Raaa, the first bar was hard and set the tone. It's a shame more musicians don't pump the same message or kids would actually be different nowadays....
The rap scene needs more positive thinkers like you, sir! Yes I addressed you as Sir. You have earned my respect. Most rappers wouldn't even know what or where Sierra Leon is.
literally the most intelligent musician of all time. that's not my opinion that's an actual scientifically proven fact. changed my life when I was a kid. I was a lost kid responding to my environment in all the wrong ways. Akala took all my built up anger and sadness and showed me where it should of been directed. crazy that he's had such a big impact on my life and subsequently everybody else around me and he will never even know my name.
WOW! what a guy, people support him, we have to be his support system so he can do his thing, buy his CD people :D and no I do not have any affiliation with him, its just an idea
+{ Ace-Kid97 } LOL. Please keep quiet. eLZhi, Pharoahe Monch, Black Thought, Nas, G Rap, Locksmith and MANY others are still alive and they'd destroy EVERYONE on your list except Crooked I (since you mentioned Slaughterhouse).
I love the way he ends it!! :P i didnt know the japanese tried that. just goes to show you were not living in the most technologically advanced time ever. even if our technology is more advanced in scientific terms.. lol
He's got no emotion, no delivery, here people spit harder freestyles on the corner of philly, dude would never make it in America.... You know where hip hop is actually hip hop
He has delivery and emotion sorry if your too hard headed to notice. I dont think you know what delivery and emotion are. Pretty much every word he said held some kind of emotion so yeah keep rappin on the corner in Philly bro your just brainwashed by dumb rappers arent you? Go listen to 2 chains this kind of music isn't meant for you.
xRajan Murria I like mic righteous. +Conscious Conceptions you don't hear the emotions in his voice, it's all the same exact drone out tone. I don't listen to two chains no, I listen to lupe fiasco, logic, Jedi mind tricks, immortal technique, people Who have something to say.
I'm personally not much of a fan of Akala's flow these days (go back and listen to "Shakespeare" if you doubt he has it within him) however to say he has nothing to say is pretty damn ignorant... Like have you even listened to this?!? It says more in the first line than 90% of what you hear on a street corner regardless of city! He's been on Ted talks and a variety of media platforms; even voicing his say against the BDL & Tony Robinson in a coherent manner. Whether he's to your tastes or not... This man is a MAJOR talent and thank god I'm from the uk where that's got him recognition.
I have met Akala he came to my collage for a session for 3 hours or so to talk and he is so intelligent and knows a lot about our British history and Mayans, Egyptians and so on serious look into him.
Love this, his commentary on the lyrical subject matter, meanings and purposes in the rapping of what seems to be the majority of rappers nowadays is just so true and to the point
Akala is so amazing, he talks about the world and its problems and how blind people are to them, unlike most rappers talking about drugs, girls, fighting and how much better they are on the 'scene'. Akala is truely inspiring
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My mindset literally changed the day I heard this. Still remember it like it was yesterday.
trust me man
The power of "word" :)
I thought you were HandMuffWarrior lol
@@COSWORTH786 😳🙊
Yeah same, he changed my mindset
The cameraman managed to keep from bobbing his head... I wouldn't wish that torture on my worst enemy.
😂😭🤣
you know cameras are mounted right?
@@erictim9052 camera isn't mounted 🤣😂🤣
@@db67889 yeah it is :D
@@erictim9052 3:27 the mirror on the right... 👀
Akala would make kids think its cool to study.
Not would he does :)
For real bro. It baffles me that as youth its 'un-cool' to be smart or to strive for success. Since I found Akala, I rate intelligence higher than most things now.
moe lestangus awesome guy, he is elevating the people to intelligence, we all need to push these messages forward
It is bloody cool to study.
I don't remember when but akala was talking about how his inspiration for the pursuit of knowledge comes from listening to wu tang clan
"Humanity is African even if not black" these bars are so hard hitting and so true. Listen and learn
4 years ago and still listen regularly to this
He really makes you think. We need more people like him, talented and outspoken, for advocating the spreading of knowledge.
Kiron Kabir hes a racist agaisnt whites lmfao
and is a facist - he hates jews
Munchioes shut up thats bull
+munchioes the most ridiculous comment you could possibly make. It's not about race it's about the history of nations and whether you like it or not, racism is built into the system.
exactly^^
+nader s (GRIMEKID) ive met him myself and im white he is very intelligent and knows a lot about history and a lot about poetry he is such a cool guy
The best video sbtv ever uploaded
10 years on and still listening to this banger!
Does anybody really see that Akala was rapping for almost 5 minutes straight without any hooks. That in itself is amazing. Then factor in the actual depth of his lyrics, Akala shouldn't have any down votes but I realize that there's always going to be haters.
Who's The Gangsta (Daily Duppy)
deadly dimitar you’re the troll
This man is a genius.
Just listen to the message.
And to have the skill to put that message across in such a technical flow is the mark of real talent.
Big Up Akala.
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER.
As my mother said
2019 and still here
That was jaw dropping
What are you doing here?
Init
@@onlythejugg he was here 9 years ago brother
still is
The older I get the more I appreciate this.
11 years on still hits. Absolute fire 🔥🔥🔥
14 years n still going strong then ever b4
Something in my mind flipped when I heard this. Thank you Akala and thank you, Jamal. RIP
Its 2015 tomorrow so this came out five years ago and its still got so much power to it!
Amen .... It's because of people like Akaka I've got 3 businesses! Guy speaks truth!
***** No, he isn't intelligent. He's actually pretty thick. Nonetheless, he's a great lyricist. You don't need intelligence to have decent lyrics, just determination.
moodini99 Did you really just call Akala thick? Troll much?
Sure, that's what UA-cam commenting is. By the way, he's clearly thick as fuck. have you listened to his lyrics?! He's passionate, though. So it's okay. Just a little bit simple (as are those who listen to him).
P.S - you're a troll too. Don't be a hypocrite.
moodini99 what an ignorant comment. I feel sorry for you and your stupidity.
Akala=GOAT 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
i remember the day this dropped. i learned every word and instantly grew hungrier for all that knowledge. the impact of this F64 was historical.
Not listened to this in a couple years, I’ve been sleeping fam. Can’t wait for a new Akala album in 2020
I *received* inspiration from this guy in 2010.
In 2015, I'm still inspired by him now, if not more
2018 now I bet you wanna bum him lol
Akala should be well known by the youth. But unfortunately he doesn't spit about shanks, gold chains and drive byes, so doesn't get the respect he truly deserves.
his deliverance is sharp, even if you just came to check him out "for the sake" of it, you're drawn in instantly. The truth!
This is absolutely incredible.
I met this guy at school today #NO LIE he was doing a hip hop Shakespeare workshop
"better than no one on this earth, and I know I'm not. But I refuse to play small just to fit in your box" - 10 years later and the issues still remain the same. Akala changed lives when he brought his lyrics to surface.
2021 and this is still relevant.
No akala that is not enough for today I need more knowledge!!
Big love for Akala man. Man knows his shit. Leading the way all day. Nothing but REAL TALK!! Don't just hear...listen and comprehend...How he comes up with his shit is simply mind blowing....KNOWLEDGE IS POWER!!!
192 dislikes all of them people have shut up on the top of there playlist
loool trust 😅
Haha bang on man
theking ofjdm 202
What's wrong with Shut Up? Lol
David Oko what's wrong with it what's right with it look at the views and then look at talented artists like devlin Akala mic righteous etc get no where near the views that a guy gets for standing in a park repeatedly saying shut up
this so sick his collar turnt itself up
who are the 149 mugs that disliked this?
this is real hip hop and rap. preach akala.
12 years later….. still relevant
Dope
real talk I only just seen this 5 years later. my man ain't getting enough exposure. mad talent still
my pants froze and froze hard after getting past that fucking advert and listening to this masterpiece
His flow is so awesome but it's his message that makes him epic, big up dude
Akala is brilliant, and yeah this is so refreshing. I am sure we have all become fed up of MCs talking about how much of a 'G' they are. These fake hood videos with rented Mercedes, BMWs and Bentleys. All this whilst they still live on a council estate, and we are supposed to buy into that shit? Come on now.
Preach!
GrimeGenie lol I bet you hate the drill stuff around now
The fact 103 people went out of their way to dislike this speaks volumes about the negative attitude Akala was trying so hard to deconstruct. Oxymorons!
OMG he is so good cant stop watching I. his lyrics are just out of this world
been near 4 years and this is still one of my fav F64s...
one day i will blaze with this man. rare to find rappers with a degree of real intelect like this. guys a genius...seriously
nearly 6 years ago. Akala bruv, thank you for being you.
I second to that.
the three realest rappers are Akala Lowkey and English Frank
Hello fello Kurd
***** hi fello kurdies
Roman Rassoul Salam brother haha Choni Bashi?
Lowkey akala and logic
I'd say the realest are Logic and English Frank. Akala is sick too is too much on that Black Nationalist/Afrocentric thing. While I agree with what Akala says I prefer the class struggle/''peoples army'' thing that Logic and co talk about.
Akala is the most intelligent and informed and underrated rapper/MC I have had the pleasure of hearing no one since immortal Technique has a rapper really had something important to say , plus his sister can spit bars with the best
Akala's legacy still lives on....
I saw this guy live a few years ago....he legit blew my mind
2020 and I had to come back to this legendary F64
OUR IMMORTAL TECHNIQUE !!!
In my opinion even harder.. SICK !!!!!
Listening in 2019, and I feel it's more relevant now than 2010.
I've listened to this several times. I've shared it several times as well. I think if everyone who listens should share this with at least one person who doesn't know about Akala. This alone would make this world better
Mans been hitting harder than any other artists for 10 years
legendary had me doing all sorts of research afterwards
Show your kids this, it will give them a heads up.
This is hip hop pure and dimple truth
Raaa, the first bar was hard and set the tone. It's a shame more musicians don't pump the same message or kids would actually be different nowadays....
The rap scene needs more positive thinkers like you, sir! Yes I addressed you as Sir. You have earned my respect. Most rappers wouldn't even know what or where Sierra Leon is.
Huey...killing knowledge.
*****
ye ye you know my G
Really wish someone like Akala got signed to Rhymesayers,
Or even a feature on some QN5, Kno productions.
Brandon Price ^^^^^ THAT WOULD BE LEGENDARY Kno as a producer is something else
He has his own independent label called illa state records.
literally the most intelligent musician of all time. that's not my opinion that's an actual scientifically proven fact. changed my life when I was a kid. I was a lost kid responding to my environment in all the wrong ways. Akala took all my built up anger and sadness and showed me where it should of been directed. crazy that he's had such a big impact on my life and subsequently everybody else around me and he will never even know my name.
Needs to be more rappers like this guy. pretty much summaries everything wrong with most rappers these days. Him and Lowkey doing it properly!
Goes in real talk rapper big skills and profound words
the flow and lyricism is effortlessly just great!!!
Akala is so underrated! Thumbs up if he needs to be more recognized!
Knowledge is Power!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Best rap I’ve ever heard. Found Akala less than a week ago can’t stop listening.
Listen to his pre-tour bars. Insane
"I'm done with the lies, third eye open wide!" too conscious xD
LOL, that last bar tho
amazing rap skill with real meaning behind it. Akala is the man. Inspirational. Peace from Australia
The reason hiphop was created, to talk about problems in todays society, sick Akala
Fire.
And still applies in 2024!
This real Hiphop!
WOW! what a guy, people support him, we have to be his support system so he can do his thing, buy his CD people :D and no I do not have any affiliation with him, its just an idea
This guy was so ahead of his time. Just like all true hip hop. Timeless revolutionary music. Dumbed down by the industry.
Akala, Lowkey, Logic & Righteous top 4.
I prefer Marvell to Logic, but i agree on the other 4 !
STRAIGHT FUCKING FIRE 🔥🔥🔥🔥
The MasterClass in rap
Damn.
How the fuck can you hate on this vid?? Akala is fucking amazin
I'll never understand how Akala isn't more respected and well known than he is, lyrically he's on another level.
lyrically reminds me of Nas unoe
better than currently american rappers
Terror350 but next week you may turn british pmsl ..
luton Lu1 If I leave fascist AmeriKKKa yeah
Papoose, Loaded lux, Slaughterhouse, King los n kendrick lamar r the best american rappers right now
+{ Ace-Kid97 } LOL. Please keep quiet.
eLZhi, Pharoahe Monch, Black Thought, Nas, G Rap, Locksmith and MANY others are still alive and they'd destroy EVERYONE on your list except Crooked I (since you mentioned Slaughterhouse).
+KnownEpidemic lol. please sit down
no one can destroy Papoose!
10 years later
it's still as relevant as its ever been what a guy
Word. humanity is african... even if not black!!! :P
I love the way he ends it!! :P i didnt know the japanese tried that. just goes to show you were not living in the most technologically advanced time ever. even if our technology is more advanced in scientific terms.. lol
Don Kalina nah that's just because they don't tell you what the pyramids were made for
and that is? im still in the dark of what they were for exactly/ like. too many theories and conspiracies and etc etc etc in my mind.
i dont need a pyramid to get those energies do.. but ima build one
He's got no emotion, no delivery, here people spit harder freestyles on the corner of philly, dude would never make it in America.... You know where hip hop is actually hip hop
He has delivery and emotion sorry if your too hard headed to notice. I dont think you know what delivery and emotion are. Pretty much every word he said held some kind of emotion so yeah keep rappin on the corner in Philly bro your just brainwashed by dumb rappers arent you? Go listen to 2 chains this kind of music isn't meant for you.
Todd Volpe if thats what you're after try mic righteous
xRajan Murria I like mic righteous. +Conscious Conceptions you don't hear the emotions in his voice, it's all the same exact drone out tone. I don't listen to two chains no, I listen to lupe fiasco, logic, Jedi mind tricks, immortal technique, people
Who have something to say.
Todd Volpe whatever you think dude, listen to akala find no enemy and tell me he doesnt rap with emotion and have something to say.
I'm personally not much of a fan of Akala's flow these days (go back and listen to "Shakespeare" if you doubt he has it within him) however to say he has nothing to say is pretty damn ignorant... Like have you even listened to this?!? It says more in the first line than 90% of what you hear on a street corner regardless of city! He's been on Ted talks and a variety of media platforms; even voicing his say against the BDL & Tony Robinson in a coherent manner. Whether he's to your tastes or not... This man is a MAJOR talent and thank god I'm from the uk where that's got him recognition.
2021 still amazing 🔥🔥🔥
Stunning. Him, Mic Righteous, Lowkey and Logic are bringing up the UK. Immortal Technique, Canibus and Hasan Salaam for the U.S.
I have met Akala he came to my collage for a session for 3 hours or so to talk and he is so intelligent and knows a lot about our British history and Mayans, Egyptians and so on serious look into him.
FInally hit a Million and deserves triple that. Nice to see progress still being made nearly 4 years after release.
Love this, his commentary on the lyrical subject matter, meanings and purposes in the rapping of what seems to be the majority of rappers nowadays is just so true and to the point
2020 and I’m still coming back to it
We need more rappers like his, he has flow and talks about hings that everyday people can relate to, unlike 99% of other so called MC's out there.
so intelligent with his lyrics big up Akala
Akala is so amazing, he talks about the world and its problems and how blind people are to them, unlike most rappers talking about drugs, girls, fighting and how much better they are on the 'scene'. Akala is truely inspiring
Still goes hard 11 years on
Never get bored of listening to this mans. Sick flow
Akala left me speechless. And I listen to immortal technique, Lupe fiasco, and lowkey....desecration of everything hip hop is right now. Finally
one of the smartest rappers out there with tight delivery.
i dont think rap has ever had someone like akala.... keep it up man