Akala (Full Interview)
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- čas přidán 13. 06. 2024
- U.K. artist Akala stopped by the Vlad Couch to discuss a plethora of topics surrounding the history of the impact of slavery throughout the world, Black culture, hip hop's influence across the world, and what it means to be mixed-race in today's society.
Akala starts the conversation discussing the difference between racism in America versus the United Kingdom. Then delves into police brutality and the gun laws in Britain. Then the rapper gives a brief history lesson on Britain's involvement in the slave trade, and how they've maintained a very "white" history. Akala explained there is nowhere in the U.K where there are only Black people. "You know if you go to the south side of the Chicago, or you go to certain parts of the Bronx, I've visited family up there, and literally everyone [was Black.]"
In breaking down the presence of hip-hop in the UK, Akala talks about his Black Shakespeare theory, and how he believes that centuries from now, someone like Nas or Lauryn Hill will be the Shakespeare of their time. He also explains why he feels Damian Marley out-rapped Nas on 'Distant Relatives,' after explaining why as a Black man he chooses not to use the N-word anymore.
Listen to the educational and entertaining interview above. - Zábava
A man like this comes once in a life time , articulates himself so well, doesn't conform to the norms of society. What a man
He talks like an average British person !
Robert Lund Trust me, we don’t speak like that. I can guarantee that nobody around Akala spoke like that when he was growing up. Same story for most of us.
alex boyadjian I wish he’d go into politics. He is far more qualified
@@kritikal1993 they wouldn't let him, even if it was for Labour
David Ulanovsky you are stereotyping. Britain has the most educated black population in the western world. Two of the five best performing schools in the entire Uk for exam results are in black neighbourhoods. There is a thing called code switching that black working class kids do but they can speak well.
The most educated , articulate , eloquent and knowledgable rapper about black history and culture alive 🙌🏽
LDN Wheels Its not even close, he's like an encyclopedia. God bless him
I'm pretty sure he's not the knowledgeable rapper.
Lowkey is on par too
Are you serious, why because he's from London. How about, Chuck D, Cee low, Ras Kas, KRS-One, Nas, Dead Prez, RZA, Brother J, Lauryn Hill, etc stop with the bullshit.
@@CueroSlim watch his oxford union lecture
If you havnt heard his Fire In The Booth stop rn and go watch all of them. This dude is extremely talented and educated.
yeah, I just wish I was a bigger fan of his studio work
Spot on , LETS GET READY TO RUUUMMBLLLLEEEE
Sweet---I love listening to a man who's not only good-looking, but also with a well-developed political and historical consciousness. I also like hearing about the differences between black British people and African-American people, and in the difference way they percieve race.
Yeah, he did. Now that I think about it, I'm almost certain he's that British rapper I saw being interviewed on Tavis Smiley about a year or so ago (he also performed on there, I think) because he had braids also and was talking about Brit history as it pertained to black folks and Shakesphere. Couldn't recall his name for the longest time, now I know who he is and can look up his songs---cool!
Kirk Wood did u listen to more of akala ?
Vlad: welcome to VladTV!
Akala: big up.
Vlad: ...ok
KingJoshuaTheGreat now you pointed that out its made that intro so weird
i said the same damn thing u said immediately.
I only catch this shit when im high. and yes, that shit was mad awkward
Reminds me of Dave Chappelle describing talking to his lawyers.
Tapor E lmao you're right!! 💀💀
You need more articulate guests like this, Vlad.
#YES
The UK rapper Lowkey needs to be interviewed as well Vlad
Akala is easily the most intellectual guest vlad has had on his platform in a long time if not ever.
#IConcur
He's knowledgable about history but that doesn't make him neccesarily intellectual. There's a difference.
@@thinkman2467 he's both
Think Man he’s definitely both
Facts
any one who liked this should watch his talk in oxford university talking about the lost or at least un teached history of black culture around the world and from the beggining of civilization, MIND BLOWING
Saw it, gained mad knowledge from that. The man's a fucking knowledge bank.
I loved it! I learned so much. He's the real deal.
Link?
I viewed it twice - he is an excellent speaker and shows his proof. I learned what he is teaching years ago but my circle of folks weren't listening. Anyhew - I will be purchasing his books, albums maybe, cuz I don't enjoy hip-hop or rap anymore - I was around when it was first introduced - an entire different genre then, but what I liked was few and far between. Big Ups to this young man for spreading the word - the African Word - oh, yeah, and I like the fact that he pointed out that Africans are the Indigenous peoples of this place called AMERICA.
Fiction
I respect Akala so much, the guys a massive inspiration.
this brother's inspires so many of us in the UK with knowledge of self..
so true
He spits real shit! I have so much respect for him. I've followed him since 2006 and to see how his content has evolved is really inspiring. Also your quote "knowledge of self" reminds me of Jeru The Damaja [The Sun Rises In The East], another favourite of mine :)
I'm all the way out in California, a lot us find his knowledge and insight inspiring as well. Big up from Cali!
I live in sweden and i love Akala!
Glad his words reach the breadth of the globe , big up to all the fans
This man is one of the few things Britain can be proud of now. Humanity needs more of him. Check Lowkey out too, he’ll blow your minds, if he hasn’t already
Ben Shaw
will do!
Vlad please invite Akala back. He's bringing knowledge.
Vlad isn't built for this interview...
😂😂😂😂😂♥️
💯
Akala is on another level. I enjoyed his talk at the Oxford Union right here on CZcams. He's a great man for sure
he refers to his sister a few times throughout this interview. Incase you didn't know, his sister is Miss Dynamite
twentyfoursevensmoke Miss Dy-na-my-tee-hee
Seriously i didn’t know that was his sis is she the one who use to mc
@@Isa-qh3ue yhh
Just saw this now
Didn't know that
I could listen to Akala teach all day
He has his own buisness
this 46 minute video is more educating than the 18 years of school
Agree +++
Did this teach you how to spell and how to speak, write, basic life skills, pointless shit u won’t need?
Don't let a textbook or a government controlled/filtered school system tell you what to think.
Jorge Nickell the fact that people even have to say that is ridiculous. Q
Fax
This man is the truth. He got a new fan in Cali.
And at the end of the interview you see a clip of 21 savage on a couch with money. That's like moving from sugar to shit
Akala is the most important lyricist to come out of London. He isn't afraid to speak the truth about the human condition. I would say to anyone watch his Oxford Union lecture @ Oxford university.
I could listen to Akala talk about anything for hours. He's the most intelligent and eloquent man in music in my eyes
Big fan of Akalas knowledge and energy. Loved this interview🙌🏾
BanaMUA I love this to family
I agree with Akala 100%. My man knows his history, and definitely knows the world around him. He's just as knowledgeable as KRS-One.
FaerieSensai Hahahaha! He's just AS KNOWLEDGEABLE
Which track is about fucking 13 year old girls?
FaerieSensai He's just AS KNOWLEDGEABLE AS KRS-One. Of course you'd call him wide nose. Like I said Akala knows his history and you just proved exactly what he was talking about. FACT
FaerieSensai He's just AS KNOWLEDGEABLE AS KRS-One. Learn to read a sentence JUST AS KNOWLEDGEABLE. Hahahaha! You don't like it, write your own comment.
FaerieSensai KRS-One didn't molest anyone so get your facts straight. Get over your high horse. FUCKEN bitch
When he said the mayor of London at this point in time he was talking about Boris Johnson who is currently in 2020 our prime minister!!! Let that sink in🙄
Yep. Been telling folks, the far right/ fascist movement has been a world wide movement for years. People didn't take it serious until it got serious.
@@tyrfree5733 people still don't take it seriously.. We voted out ffs. The division in this country will always ensure an unclear future. The only guarantee is seeing Britain slowly turn into America.
Unfortunately right now the do called free world has Boris, and trump as leaders. Let that sink in
That really is a sobering thought.
Lets also remember the years prior to that Boris spent being a clown on 'Have I Got News For You'....
I got all the time in the world for Akala
I heard of this dude last year in my English 4 class, my teacher had shown us his TED Speech Rap and how Rapping is one of the best forms of poetry. I haven't watched the interview but I can tell it will be very intelligent.
Mate watch akala fire in the booth 1, 2, 3 & 4. They all go arrd af, but it's like a history lesson aswell. Lemme know what you think, if you do listen to em..
I love the bit when he shocks vlad with the facts that more Africans were sent too the west Indies. Yes yes yes.
jimipurple123 more went to Brazil than both!
The fact is “ Africans “ were sent....it’s not about the numbers or who had more sent to where... fact is Africans where sent as slaves and this is what we shouldn’t forget!!!
@@ThatGuy-tn6lp they were also rounded up inland by other black Africans and brought to the coast.
@@MH-et4bo not sure that's true.
@@ThatGuy-tn6lpwho's to say what we "shouldn't forget", there is not ONE fact there are many, and it does not hurt to have as precise a knowledge as you can
One of the best interviews I've seen on vlad
A very intelligent and knowledgeable Black man. So proud of this gentleman.
Vlad is going to get a lot of dislikes on this one. The average Vlad fan just wanna hear Boosie being infatuated by hatred 😂
i think more of the dislikes are bcoz he dropped a fucking advert in the middle,shud have just let the interview play.
I stand corrected bruhhh 😂😂😂
"A-and and they wanna be da ones, wid da car fulla garages" - Lil Boosie 2016
"I got good sperm. It drop on ya arm ya pregnant!" - Lil Boosie 2016
"NOOW THEY ARE HYPUMTIIIIIZED WID HATRED" - Lil Boosie 2016
Fr Fr 😂😂
Hypmotized with hatred cuz my movie is in the thee-ater. Buy my liquo boosi juice
Protect Akala at all costs pls
Saw the one flashback today and bro was so spitting so much facts had to immediately go to the full interview
Same never heard of him. Glad I do now
Rolled 8th I’m glad that GLAD pulled this one out the vaults 🤣
He has a great presentation at Oxford where he discusses the Haitian Revolution and the race of the ancient Egyptians.
genius
Nego True
Nego True Akala lecturing at Oxford czcams.com/video/WUtAxUQjwB4/video.html
Rohan Lindo Wooooow that presentation is undoubtedly one of the best presentations I've seen. He covered a lot. Good looking out bruh
not in the slightest
Arsenal F.C. actually, very close to genius level IQ. Fact
Akala has probably forgot more than I know! So much respect for this guy. His Knowledge, intelligence, his ability to communicate so clearly and in such detail is captivating. Then on top of that there's his creativity! Writing, performing, rapping!
Next Level.
Please get more MCs like AKALA on here, LOWKEY, UK LOGIC, MIC RIGHTOUS, IMMORTAL TECHNIQUE ETC.
iDrexciya Immortal Technique already has one bro
+Bobby Shmurda I know, but you can never get enough IMMORTAL TECH ).
Next time you interview him Vlad, make it 2-3 hours long...he's one of a rare few worth listening to these days because
one can actually acquire substantial knowledge from the things he articulates and says!!
From the U.S. sending Love. Akala hope you speak more and promulgate your message and knowledge
By far, one of the better interviews that VLAD produced. I understand that VLAD'S goal is to document people that are relevant or achieved or have a story that must be heard; or otherwise it would never be documented. Vlad would interview people that no one else would touch. I've never heard of AKALA, but I thoroughly enjoyed his intellect on the subjects he spoke about. I'd like to see more interviews of this caliber, I don't care to hear about some rapper boasting about how much money he made selling drugs or how many people he killed, and the amount of time he spent in prison! This interview was a breath of fresh air. And very informative! Even VLAD was impressed! More interviews like this please, and you'll see your subscribers start to soar! 😄😄😄
Hope you checked out his fire in the booth freestyles
I have just learnt so much in the few minutes I've sat listening to Akala speak. I would love to oneday attend his shows at least before I die. I live in the townships in South Africa and are a big supporter of African music as we definitely are inspired by the works of Dead Prez and the Uhuru Movement. I love you brother!
Me to. I'm definitely going to look it up and attend post-pandemic
I went like 2 weeks ago! It was lit!
Akala is a very eloquent speaker, I've watched a lot of his videos/interviews and all though I don't always agree with him on everything, I can appreciate he is a very intelligent and passionate guy.
what don't you agree with him on?
He's white. White people in general have this gene that makes them incapable to recognise their privilege and brutality they have propagated over the centuries. They prefer to deflect and deny...
FukcKKKBNP "their brutality" like being born a skin colour makes someone inherently guilty of a crime. Grow up
well i would of thought a black person would know not to judge someone by colour.
***** I said white people meaning the people that subscribe to that people culture. You don't have white skin do you ? Therefore I'm not talking about your skin colour dummy. Im talking about your peoples culture in general historically. To rob and steal and justify it by claiming that you are more civilised. Or to say "if you resist arrest you should get shot" or "it's just names - get over it".
"White" is a synonym for western european. So no one is inherently guilty of a crime based on skin colour - but guilty based on a supremacist culture that you benefit from and get treated better than others that have more melanin, yes.
PS i was being facetious about the quip about genes
This is very interesting... It's funny how he speaks about them having a 200 year old educational system over in parts of England and that same educational system is what they use in America... The educational system was built to make workers for factories and warehouses... The public school system education is not made for people to become successful entrepreneurs it is made to create workers for the ones who already have the warehouses businesses and franchises... And people are always wondering why is the education system so behind why it doesn't teach children things that they need to know and that will be useful in the real world after they're done in high school... It is because it's not meant to teach them how to better themselves it's meant to teach them how to basically read and write and work for others.
Yes, but schools can be very beneficial if you know how to use the system. You use the system, don't let the system use you. Yes, let your children to have good grades and straight A's. But also, get your children involved in extra curriculum activities. Let your child become president of the school. Allow your children to join the Spelling Bee and get extra accomplishments in schools and get school awards, which your child could use on his/her resume. Many internships and part-time jobs are also advertised in schools.
Haha! I just wrote an almost identical comment however many months after you!
Vlad's coming correct with this right here...
Didn't intend to listen to this whole video, cos I knew what akala would say.
Hear I am 47mins later. Educated 😂.
Respect Akala ✊🏾
At last! Some intellect. Saw Akala in Liverpool Last night, awesome guy!
One of the most intellectual rappers in the world!
The most. This boy teaches at Oxford and has debates with actual intellectuals
Lowkey and Akala draw their wisdom from Malik El-Shabazz X ✊
Can't believe you only gave him 50 mins. That's messed up!
Immensely educated it's unreal, so glad my 6 yr old son is wanting to watch an take notice of this unbelievable genius... xxx
I've never heard of this guy, but he's dope. .. I like him
king sire You should check out his Fire in the Booth sessions when you got the time. He's got a good flow and he spits some real shit.
king sire his old school man do ya googles
If you've not come across it yet, his Oxford address is incredible... and his music obviously.
really appreciated this interview... a Mos Def Interview i think would be interesting also
I could listen to this guy all day long. Spitting truth and knowledge every time I see him
Great interview...
the sexiest man on this earth❤❤ not for his looks but for his strong mind......💋
Rachel Nash I agree. His intelligence is attractive lol
Both - looks and intelligence
Agreed!😍
Sapiosexual - attracted to intelligence.
Didn't know shit about UK history despite being Scottish myself, watched this interview n now I got some fkn knowledge! DAAAAAAMN!!!!!!
One of the best interviews I've seen on Vladtv
He needs to do a breakfastclub interview
for sure, but I get the impression they might not have him on either because he is too real compared to their average guest or they just have heard of him and dusted him under the rug without knowing how great he really is.
Just came across him today and am blown away by his intellect and ability to
nah! They dont understand British or Caribbean culture at all and it shows in their interviews. Envy tries his best, Charlamagne straight ridicules and takes the piss.
Big ups to the UK 👌
The world needs more people like this. Thank you Akala
Indeed it does🌍
Knowledge up the yin yang. I love this man. Saw him speak at my university. It was a privilege.
Would love to see Akala, polight and dr Umar. All together discussing black culture
Lisa H Polight is high, Umar johnson is a pagan illusionist, akala is an intellectual hors pair
Nirujan P. What’s wrong with him being for blacks first. No one else cares for us. This is why we can’t develop, too busy caring for everyone else before us. We must be our own priority. This is what Malcolm taught us. ‘Our apologies are black and our sympathies are with blacks’. Before you we can help others we must help ourselves. Pan African nationalism is putting Africans first. It doesn’t mean hate others but we help Africans globally.
@@tianaprince-nalwanga4375 I have heard him speak of the Scottish side of his family in other interviews. He's said that he grew up in London with members of the Caribbean side of his family and their social circles, in close proximity. The Scottish side of his family were in Scotland and so more distant. For that reason they were not the dominant influence in his life that the Caribbean side of his family were.
One of the best interviews. not by numbers but by substance!!!!
this was a great interview. thank you Vlad
Akala is the only rapper i actually learn from.
There's a deep hated in the u.k against working class people.And it's still there now more than ever.
The stereo types of council house people is unreal and i think that is the biggest problem we face in the u.k.
... Funky Crumpet ... exactly so imagine being black and or mixed race AND working class council estate kid. That kid doesn’t have the same opportunities as even a white working class kid whose opportunities are already limited based on his class.
Wow
Well said
So true....
..hate towards
Poor people
Is awful
@@resilienceofagypsy3998 nail on the head mate
@@resilienceofagypsy3998 exactly 🤟🏾💯 intersectionality
yeah! the full interview thank you.
Shout out Vlad n also a big salute ✋🏿🖐🏿👋🏿 4 havin Akala reppin from London 🇬🇧 always talkin sense n knowledge n that's 💯
Could listen to him all day
Vlad's never had a guest this informed and open to sharing knowledge before. When Vlad did speak he sounded almost dumbfounded
He's my rolemodel! I learnt so much from his talks and debates ( especially the Oxford debate). AND his sister is an MC too, Ms. Dynamite
I wanna sit in on a conversation with Akala and KRS-1. That'd be fascinating.
WOW, he dropped some Jewels. This was a great interview.
I hope to meet this brotha one day
When he said "If you're of Caribbean heritage in the UK, then you have family in New York or Florida", it blew my mind. I have family in in New York AND Florida.
Confucius
Me to...but I'm American...got family in UK, Canada, NY, FL...there is a pattern I suppose...
I like Akala he keeps it lit! Very intelligent brother
Best interview on Vlad TV ever
I only seen this brother once before and I will tell you from the U.S. this brother is sharp. Big up to the island massive
He blows my fuckin mind every time, id love to be as articulate as this guy..sick fire in the booth trilogy to boot too! Fuckin guy lad!
Read, research, study.
I’m in awe with Akala’s knowledge I would love to meet him one day soon
I love him....braniac....I could listen to him for hours!
I learned more in that short interview about black history than from anywhere else....I need some books!!!!
Do read his book and watch his CZcams videos. He is amazing
I love this, I love how he well he speaks but his slang still comes out.
This is one of my favorite VLAD interviews . Akala , really good interview .
Check Akala fire in the booth!! Old and new! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 and see his lecture at Oxford University!!🔥🔥🔥
This guy is what I wish I was.
Take it from me, a LOT of people don't take kindly to intellect. I learned how to fight as a kid BECAUSE the hood hated smart folks. But when Rakim came out, being knowledgeable wasn't so bad.
Soo much knowledge is one video!
Akala is amazing...
Man I can't believe I slept on this one the first time around I'm glad I doubled back good interview
Excellent! I've never heard of this guy until today. The very first interview I've ever seen Vlad STFU! By far my very favorite Vlad interview.
good knowledge none of that 21 savage trash
Thank Jesus Finally
Akalas just fizzling American minds 😂🤣
Apexbossman no he’s not I don’t get why you non Americans underestimate our intellectual capacity, is it because y’all see our president and assume that’s how we behave and think???
@@tcmndemon6922 yes
Yes
@@tcmndemon6922 That's only half of it. Americans are a lot more insular than they would like to think and critical thinking taught as a skill is almost non-existent.
@@taq1238 👏🏽
So relevant right now
Love seeing all these comments. Absolute Greatness 🔥
If only akala was the base human imagine the society we could create
I love watching this in 2019. when he started talking about So solid crew my heart pumped.
Akala is a amazing speaker very intelligent man
LETTTTSSS GOOOOOO!!
Big Up Akala! I could listen to you all day, more power to you!
Yup we Nigerians grind hard when it comes to education, our parents will put their feet on your neck and vehemently pump knowledge via your Nero synopsis by any means necessary .
Most africans
If Akala and his associates ever decided to design an educational structure, i.e a curriculum and subjects to learn about, with help provided in the way of understanding different people's learning preferences, I would pay thousands to go to that school. Imagine a curriculum that was decided by Akala and others who have a similar breadth of knowledge. Imagine how enlightening that would be. He has so much knowledge, he is so historically inclined, that is an education that would be worth paying for.
(He may already do this in some aspects for all I know, but I just think this would be worthwhile)
Billy Studholme same here
In fact I’m thinking of him designing the whole educational system and structure of my country
Bomb after bomb of knowledge.
What a beatiful and intelligent soul! Truly inspiring
Akala is so incredible informed!! His information is so precise.
This is what the internet is for ! Kudos on this brother for giving knowledge ! Genuinely, humbly, and as seemingly non biased as comfortably presented