Your brothers freind was one of the good guys by the sounds of it. Unfortunately there are not many around. When he came to the O2 in Oxford, I went to see him by my self because my friends said he was too political. He spits the truth but the truth can be offensive right?
Quote and another under some other quotation mark to begin your attempts to amuse whatever works with a poxy comment TSS sayin'or un-saning, grrrrouse working towards recommenting or editing anudda hashtaggable crumbin' qwrty'ish community who's gone step on up in the game?!!!!!!
53 here , I missed this man when he was first starting but that’s ok , I was 13 when I first heard jimi Hendrix , he had been dead for 13 years , never too late to find genius like this
notice you don't see any new music from people like akala, lowkey or immortal technique. It's no coincidence that all three of them are also doing a shitload of work in the field for humanity
My son has just introduced me to this amazing in the heart man! Im a 65 yr old woman that has been on loads of protests throughout my life, especially during lockdowns...... I love that he's inclusive of all peoples.....l am too! I come from an irish background & remember seeing the signs on doors where flats/rooms were being advertised. No blacks No Irish No dogs I used to get told to go back to Ireland. I didnt understand l was a child. All peoples suffer injustice in one way or another. Governments play the divide & rule card to try and turn people against each other... All our energies are harvested in different ways. Its becoming clearer that we are still slaves being paid peanuts in the 21st century. We need to care about each other and continue to break the chains within our own minds.... We've all been programmed & conditioned since we took our first breath. Its up to us now to find out what ours is and break free from it ❤ ✌️🙏
They won't tho for shit people tend to not like the truth. Gotta love one the lyrics in this tho every empire on this earth has fallen not far of in 2020
i messaged akala in 2005 to talk about his music cos i was so impressed. it was on myspace. now it's 2023 and i still love this guy. legend. so underrated.
+QFmystery Gaming true just like in Hungary. there's a band named AK26. they are hungarians. they are telling us the truth just like Akala and Lowkey. But they dont go in radio. only violence and sex go on the radio in Hungary.
Truth after months i needed a listen and goosebumps bro chicken skin the lyrics so epic so smooth yet what he says so deep true hip hop here #notsofakenews
Mirk Jerken Listen to Lowkey even thought he retired, honestly him and akala and close to the only true rappers ive had exposure to who speak about real life with reasoning and some storytelling, they're unreal
Yep, for me Akala is everything a rapper should be, a lyricists, vicious and versatile flow, experiments with different beats and still carries a message and lyrics from the heart.
About 6 months ago I was experiencing a very dark time in my life. I found this song a few weeks later. I honestly think if I hadn't listened to this song I would have hurt myself more than i did. "The only way we can ever change anything is to look in the mirror and find no enemy." That's deep.
Thnkx for saving my time and energy Kevin. Coz u hav written what i had on my mind. Love from #konpsychedelic . Akala is a unique artist, its a shame he is still underrated on a global scale , not many know him outside of the UK.
Conscious rap has been a guiding light for me in many a dark time. Real artists like this are our modern poets, who turn pain into empowerment. Keep your head up.
This is the real british hip hop i would choose to broadcast to the world this is talent with a message. Akala, lowkey, mic righteous, black the ripper, logic are a thousand times better than the negative, american duplicates like skepta, nines giggs etc
"i got a heart like your's that pumps blood and oxygen and insecurity's a whole lot of them i'm scared like you deep down i really do care that worlds not fair like you but i don't even believe my own prayers like you chasing career going nowhere like you lost in the fog of my own insecurities i hold myself up as an image of purity" i think i'm starting to see the light
Not just a great artist and performer but also an inspiring man who gives back to the community of the UK and helps young people believe in themselves through music.
You got my heart dude. Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Pink Floyd... I can hear it all in your music.. Your message is pure, strong and human. Much love to you dude.
I'm a fed up 16 year old who is always jugged and even bullied at times. I feel like I'm getting labeled all the time. All i want to do is be loved and not hated I've been suicidal a lot as well. I want a job in tourism but I've be told I'm not smart enough. Music is what gets me though akala low key logic etc.. Gets me trough tough times this song means a lot thank you!
nahhhhh truss g ppl said i wasn't smart enough for med and look at me now 9 A*s GCSE and 3 A* a level anythings possible if you put your mind to it fuck what other people say yanoe life is blessed don't let others stop you from achieving your potential bruv hope you better now g
J RhymeZ people come and go and hatred turns into love and love into hatred. It all passes, so it does not matter. Think about what stays. You stay. God stays. Feel good about yourself by natural standards. Bless
Messages like this remind me that shit's crazy everywhere but there's still hope. Lifes driven me crazy as it has with many more before me. Its crazy how we can all be the same thing but drive each other so far away. We're our only problem. Love to the world.
Akala deserves so much more credit than he gets The part where he says " they can keep the charts, all I want is your hearts" is so profound pretty much like everything else he raps about He speaks the simple truth that we all are too ashamed to acknowledge, we need more people like him in the world. Never change, you absolute legend!
@@AManCalledDutch No, if you actually listened to him, Tommy couldn't answer back to what he was saying, eg why be outage on one selective part. Tommy is an idiot anyway who hasn't exposed anything. He just tries to take credit from other people work. Case in point, he never exposed any grooming gang at all. The community issues in Rotherham was dealt with by a muslim lawyer who stood up and got the conviction not Tommy.
+Julian Farage you'll find no shortage of ppl condemning "white ppl" for for their transgressions,but the information tommy was bringing up was actively being suppressed by the media...presumably because the perpetrators were not white...
global fiction I work in radio my boss would love to interview Akala any information about his management would be great we need to promote more positive music to create positive inner love for our self's no enemy's xx peace keep up the good works
i love Akala. he has a great mind and he knows his stuff. no matter what Voltaire 2nd says, Akala is spitting the rough truth and he knows what he is talking about.
Happy birthday akala you are a great wrapper we appreciate your service but this is the best thing for j and he wouldn't have it any other way all you can do is provide the method and process then everything will find a place that it belongs for everybody to be able to eat and sleep just like third space open 24 7 and in a good location once built please notify ne me immediately. Bless
Yes yes brother. What a treat bruv! i saw him at Shambala. Next level hip-hop, spitting the needed lines. I wish i knew him better beforehand, but still, what a message, what a vibe. Where are you & and was it proper solid?!
Saw this comment on Facebook and thought I should share here it. Humans are stubborn and blind. "Only when the last fish has been caught, only when the last tree has been cut down, only when the last river has been poisoned...only then will we realize that money cannot be eaten.
Love this song. The music of Akala & Lowkey helped me through a really difficult time in my life, & through their message of love, empathy, & spreading knowledge, I've taken a path in life that I am finally really proud of. Much love.
The Scotts were involved in the Carribean slave trade that is why so many people in the Carribean have Scottish names. If you compare the flags you can see the resemblance and to this day I think they're considered part of the Commonwealth. It's wild. I've seen Akala speak years ago but never heard his music. This is lovely. Thank you for taking the time to create this for us, Sir.
Finally a million views.... just shows you how long it genuinely takes to get real views. All these views are precious. The only way we can ever change anything is to look in the mirror and to find no enemy.
Here in 2024 as a 30 year old woman I got showed this song back when I was around 15 by one of my brothers friends and it’s stuck me ever since
👋 hope you’re good
Your brothers freind was one of the good guys by the sounds of it. Unfortunately there are not many around. When he came to the O2 in Oxford, I went to see him by my self because my friends said he was too political. He spits the truth but the truth can be offensive right?
You are a beautiful woman. I wish i had a Wife like you who likes music like this.
This song ages like a fine wine ! It only gets better !!
Amen on that
''They can keep the charts, all I want is your hearts''. Akala
k zaman you have my heart you stole with your lyrics Akala for president
Prime minister he British lol
Akala is the hardest
Quote and another under some other quotation mark to begin your attempts to amuse whatever works with a poxy comment TSS sayin'or un-saning, grrrrouse working towards recommenting or editing anudda hashtaggable crumbin' qwrty'ish community who's gone step on up in the game?!!!!!!
Crippsw - forget to take your meds this morning?
been struggling with severe depression each time i listen to Akala i get strength to keep marching on...
❤
💚💚💚🫂
I always come back to this song when I’m feeling at my lowest. You are not alone. He also helps me to keep going.
✊
We’re all here!
I love this guy. So talented, his lyrics speak to everyone. I'm 64 btw.
53 here , I missed this man when he was first starting but that’s ok , I was 13 when I first heard jimi Hendrix , he had been dead for 13 years , never too late to find genius like this
Tricia plz contact me
Watsup, guys 👋
We need musicians like this right now.
try LLoyd Luther
notice you don't see any new music from people like akala, lowkey or immortal technique. It's no coincidence that all three of them are also doing a shitload of work in the field for humanity
@@marcowilliams8222I think lowkey got some new tunes
My son has just introduced me to this amazing in the heart man!
Im a 65 yr old woman that has been on loads of protests throughout my life, especially during lockdowns......
I love that he's inclusive of all peoples.....l am too!
I come from an irish background & remember seeing the signs on doors where flats/rooms were being advertised.
No blacks
No Irish
No dogs
I used to get told to go back to Ireland. I didnt understand l was a child.
All peoples suffer injustice in one way or another.
Governments play the divide & rule card to try and turn people against each other...
All our energies are harvested in different ways.
Its becoming clearer that we are still slaves being paid peanuts in the 21st century.
We need to care about each other and continue to break the chains within our own minds....
We've all been programmed & conditioned since we took our first breath.
Its up to us now to find out what ours is and break free from it ❤ ✌️🙏
Still one of my favourite tracks, reps all races , all cultures even rock music. With what's going on in 2020 people should listen
Xxxx
They won't tho for shit people tend to not like the truth. Gotta love one the lyrics in this tho every empire on this earth has fallen not far of in 2020
Everyday man
BTW I know rock music was created by black people👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
I agree. But until this issue of police brutality on Blacks is solved and we get justice, we can never have unity.
i messaged akala in 2005 to talk about his music cos i was so impressed. it was on myspace. now it's 2023 and i still love this guy. legend. so underrated.
It's funny how songs like this don't go on the radio but songs that talk about sex an violence do.
'They can keep the charts, all I want is your hearts'
+QFmystery Gaming ..... There 'lies" the biggest answer you need... ;) Peace..
Because of fucking system
+QFmystery Gaming true just like in Hungary. there's a band named AK26. they are hungarians. they are telling us the truth just like Akala and Lowkey. But they dont go in radio. only violence and sex go on the radio in Hungary.
+QFmystery Gaming That's because the massive labels that have these shit artists pay top dollar for their songs to be played to death on the radio
This track keeps getting better the more I listen to it!!
So true.. I can't stop listening to this tune, it's truly lyrically brilliant!
Hell yea brother
True that brethrens!!
Truth after months i needed a listen and goosebumps bro chicken skin the lyrics so epic so smooth yet what he says so deep true hip hop here #notsofakenews
criminally underrated
Don't Worry Akala bro there are those of us whose hearts you have captured. Real music!
This shit's 9 years old and hasn't aged a damn day. What a song.
+10 now,comment still stands
Been down with akala since day 1 this 1 is heavy
This rap lyric is the best I've ever heard.
I find nothing that compares to this, just the mere depth of these lyrics are astounding.
Geez.
Listen to Macklemore, many of his rap lyrics or incredible
David R-D lol serious?
David R-D Macklemore?? haha
Mirk Jerken Listen to Lowkey even thought he retired, honestly him and akala and close to the only true rappers ive had exposure to who speak about real life with reasoning and some storytelling, they're unreal
chuck malmsteen ***** Kyle McKenzie listen to Macklemore - Otherside and see what you think.
His flow. And his message. So powerful, I respect that
Yep, for me Akala is everything a rapper should be, a lyricists, vicious and versatile flow, experiments with different beats and still carries a message and lyrics from the heart.
I couldn't have said that better man
RyanGiggsOBE and not owned by the the jewluminati !
About 6 months ago I was experiencing a very dark time in my life. I found this song a few weeks later. I honestly think if I hadn't listened to this song I would have hurt myself more than i did. "The only way we can ever change anything is to look in the mirror and find no enemy." That's deep.
feel you man.
That line is like elixir - it's taken me years, decades - but i An I are now best of friends.
Then I'm glad you found this song, Kevin.
Thnkx for saving my time and energy Kevin. Coz u hav written what i had on my mind. Love from #konpsychedelic . Akala is a unique artist, its a shame he is still underrated on a global scale , not many know him outside of the UK.
Conscious rap has been a guiding light for me in many a dark time. Real artists like this are our modern poets, who turn pain into empowerment. Keep your head up.
Man, im having a dark time but this helps me, your comment holds up 7 years later. Thank you
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER
"I got half the hood screaming knowledge is power!"
"The only way we can ever change anything is to look in the mirror and find no enemy."
great song
This is the real british hip hop i would choose to broadcast to the world this is talent with a message. Akala, lowkey, mic righteous, black the ripper, logic are a thousand times better than the negative, american duplicates like skepta, nines giggs etc
Well said
Skepta's English bro
@@matttt123451 Yes but he’s saying American duplicates, not that he’s American but he’s copying them so might as well be.
All those yes and Shadia Mansour too.
Playing this for my students.
You sound like the only honest teacher. Wish my teacher played this to my class when I was in school
"i got a heart like your's that pumps blood and oxygen
and insecurity's a whole lot of them
i'm scared like you deep down
i really do care that worlds not fair like you
but i don't even believe my own prayers like you
chasing career going nowhere like you
lost in the fog of my own insecurities
i hold myself up as an image of purity"
i think i'm starting to see the light
Those are the bars I felt ❤️
Some of the best lyrics ever wrote
This song is criminally underrated and unknown. It’s pure truth and so artfully put together.
Still hits the hardest, this is one of less then 5 that make music not For profit legit to get a message out there and share knowledge, love
I take my hat off to this man. He really is out there, giving it his best.
Not just a great artist and performer but also an inspiring man who gives back to the community of the UK and helps young people believe in themselves through music.
You got my heart dude. Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Pink Floyd... I can hear it all in your music.. Your message is pure, strong and human. Much love to you dude.
Thanks for reminding me who I am, what I am and who I represent.
True strength is the strength to be honest. For real. How rare!
I'm a fed up 16 year old who is always jugged and even bullied at times. I feel like I'm getting labeled all the time. All i want to do is be loved and not hated I've been suicidal a lot as well. I want a job in tourism but I've be told I'm not smart enough. Music is what gets me though akala low key logic etc.. Gets me trough tough times this song means a lot thank you!
nahhhhh truss g ppl said i wasn't smart enough for med and look at me now 9 A*s GCSE and 3 A* a level anythings possible if you put your mind to it fuck what other people say yanoe life is blessed don't let others stop you from achieving your potential bruv
hope you better now g
Vladimir Lenin rahh that's peng man. Got my alevels in 3 months, what advice you got for me bro? Taking chemistry, biology, psychology.
You’re right
J RhymeZ people come and go and hatred turns into love and love into hatred. It all passes, so it does not matter. Think about what stays. You stay. God stays. Feel good about yourself by natural standards. Bless
You will get through it. Focus on doing what you can with what you have. You will surprise yourself, I promise. Reach out. Keep your head up.
A truly brilliant poet and social critic. A prophet of our times.
coming back after 4 years later, the best song i've heard still to this day
One.of.the.best.songs.EVER
Messages like this remind me that shit's crazy everywhere but there's still hope. Lifes driven me crazy as it has with many more before me. Its crazy how we can all be the same thing but drive each other so far away. We're our only problem.
Love to the world.
Akala deserves so much more credit than he gets
The part where he says " they can keep the charts, all I want is your hearts" is so profound pretty much like everything else he raps about
He speaks the simple truth that we all are too ashamed to acknowledge, we need more people like him in the world.
Never change, you absolute legend!
I've just found a kindred spirit. This is a masterpiece.
Akala. Your songs make my cry when I'm stoned.
"I need to stand up for me"
A path lasting an eternity (🙏) 💖
BBC3 lead me here! Wow love this guy! So intelligent and on point!!
Happy birthday Akala. Long live brother.
Dudes a boss. Informed and doing the right thing with the passion that is music. Inspiration indeed
Knowledge is power, And proper rap sounds so good... Peace
first heard of this guy in the debate with tommy robinson....this guy is for real....we need more true "artists" this!!
wasn't a debate...it was a room full of idiots ganging up on a man with legitimate grievances
Yeah the debate was a disaster...great song though
He couldn’t debate because he was too busy being outraged rather than actually discussing community issues within Islam.
@@AManCalledDutch No, if you actually listened to him, Tommy couldn't answer back to what he was saying, eg why be outage on one selective part. Tommy is an idiot anyway who hasn't exposed anything. He just tries to take credit from other people work. Case in point, he never exposed any grooming gang at all. The community issues in Rotherham was dealt with by a muslim lawyer who stood up and got the conviction not Tommy.
+Julian Farage you'll find no shortage of ppl condemning "white ppl" for for their transgressions,but the information tommy was bringing up was actively being suppressed by the media...presumably because the perpetrators were not white...
I'm predominantly a rocker but dammmn this guy speaks sense.. absolutely love his music!
WOW, speechless, that was incredible, got so much respect for Akala
I consider this the most honest, beautiful track ever made.
Every now and again I come back and listen to all of Akala poetry. HUMBLE.
The only way is to fight the mirror and that's me fighting the 😢😢 future and my enemies
Songs like these just don't age. Always have the same affect each time you listen even years down the line.
Was gonna say this guy killed it, But instead he brought it too life
been near 8 years since this released and i still come back every so often to listen to it , what a tune.
hey its me again , life has changed but akala hasnt :)
shivers in my body the whole song, every time i listen to it, so much truth, well told.
Wow 10 years ago and so ripe for our times. Sensational
Christmas number 1 for sure!!!
what an absolute legend he is!
A true inspiration. Today's youth please take note.
global fiction I work in radio my boss would love to interview Akala any information about his management would be great we need to promote more positive music to create positive inner love for our self's no enemy's xx peace keep up the good works
+Miss Cleo Clare Abuneri peace! Please check akalamusic.com for info
You might wanna send them an email and not a comment on youtube lmao
beautiful lyrics...
Social commentary at its absolute finest. Will never lose appreciation for this. Geez
Love the shout out to Jimi, Miles, John & Ella, beautiful message, we need more Artists like Akala, Peace.
this dude has got raw talent. don't ever sell out. this is music with real passion and emotion spreading a deep message.
He'll never sell out
This is so good, needs more views, but at the same time it's nice to know something beautiful that no one else does.
Man of peace, beautiful melody.
I'm in tears here. This is the realest song I have ever had the pleasure of listening to. Deep bows to Akala.
this track is so real to the times even as days go on it holds the weight of truth
11 years later, an absolute classic!
It took two listens for this to become one of my favourite songs. It's just too good and too true
True strength is the strength to be honest. Akala is an immeasurable strength
i love Akala. he has a great mind and he knows his stuff. no matter what Voltaire 2nd says, Akala is spitting the rough truth and he knows what he is talking about.
This song will always be relevant. I wish more people knew it. Credit to you Akala for your honesty and talent
New track on UA-cam by Akala - Murder Runs The Globe
a good track too :-)
New track on UA-cam by Akala ft Asheber- Sun Tzu
GlobalFaction lyric please
mrIQ089 use google
GlobalFaction You should have a look at nxtgen's songs. Hes not as polished as lowkey or immortal tech, but hes got talent.
Powerfully beautiful...
Thank you
How have I just came across this now. Sorry Akala. Always been a fan at heart.
S R y
I don't even see this as music, this is just art.
Even ten years after I first listened to this.
Beautifully truthful.
If we never had Akala we would not have anyone to replace him
Just get better with time wow
Good job akala
Happy birthday akala you are a great wrapper we appreciate your service but this is the best thing for j and he wouldn't have it any other way all you can do is provide the method and process then everything will find a place that it belongs for everybody to be able to eat and sleep just like third space open 24 7 and in a good location once built please notify ne me immediately. Bless
This is one of the best songs I have heard in a longgggg time . We need to hear more honesty in art like this!
true he never swears he talks the truth he hates racism more than us he expresses his feelings
😊
Macushla Rielly yay smiling face
He's visiting my university in just over a week, been a fan for years as well.
Yes yes brother. What a treat bruv! i saw him at Shambala. Next level hip-hop, spitting the needed lines. I wish i knew him better beforehand, but still, what a message, what a vibe. Where are you & and was it proper solid?!
Saw this comment on Facebook and thought I should share here it. Humans are stubborn and blind. "Only when the last fish has been caught, only when the last tree has been cut down, only when the last river has been poisoned...only then will we realize that money cannot be eaten.
Love this
Alhumduallah brother I'm a revert from the states and I have never heard such real lyrics from someone in my life
I wish people would wake up, the past two years says it all, akala is awake to the world
goose bumps damn
Love this song. The music of Akala & Lowkey helped me through a really difficult time in my life, & through their message of love, empathy, & spreading knowledge, I've taken a path in life that I am finally really proud of. Much love.
akala i havent listening to much of his music but he is a man of intelligence.
I just found akala. Beautiful music.
amazing song writer
just discovered this track and loving it...natural real sound...tight production...impressed...i am a FAN!!!
Hincha de peru
What an amazing track. Akala, consider me a new fan.
Imagine if Akala ever linked up with Immortal Technique!
Inshallah
The Scotts were involved in the Carribean slave trade that is why so many people in the Carribean have Scottish names. If you compare the flags you can see the resemblance and to this day I think they're considered part of the Commonwealth. It's wild. I've seen Akala speak years ago but never heard his music. This is lovely. Thank you for taking the time to create this for us, Sir.
how precious to have such thoughtful lyrics ...
This tune is totally Brilliant! you are a credit to young and old,Thank you!
It feels like a lot of people should listen to this song and think about the lyrics...
Finally a million views.... just shows you how long it genuinely takes to get real views. All these views are precious. The only way we can ever change anything is to look in the mirror and to find no enemy.
helal. support from Turkey.
Goosebumps!!!! ❤️❤️❤️
This is brilliant