Akala: “I Won’t Sell Out To Succeed” | Introspection (Amaru Don TV)

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5 жыл бұрын

Akala Talks To Amaru Don TV On Why He Won’t Sell Out To Succeed In The Music Industry.
Later on in our interview we cover the topics on Exploitation Of Artists on Major Labels, Materialism In Hip Hop, Black Mental Health , The Pressure of Expectation and The Strength of his sister Ms Dynamite!
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@gurbinderjhita4580 5 жыл бұрын

When Akala speaks, you listen. End of!

@Amarudontv 5 жыл бұрын

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

@gurbinderjhita4580 5 жыл бұрын

+Haze DC hate is another form of love

@bbcfakenews8333 5 жыл бұрын

He has a lot of built up guilt and identity problems.

@RealVersatile 5 жыл бұрын

Akala is that G. Always spitting knowledge.

@Amarudontv 5 жыл бұрын

RealVersatile you’re right

@centurionguards3819 4 жыл бұрын

What he said about setting up schools is so key. We need schools that teach facts and gets students to know how to think critically. The students need to have an understanding of their God-given gifts so they can flourish instead of being in boring dead-end jobs.

@Monkeyatemysoul23 5 жыл бұрын

Knowledge is power and Akala knows how to feed people’s soul. Currently reading natives.

@haza123b4 4 жыл бұрын

*How did you find it?*

@freejazzandcheese1 4 жыл бұрын

@@haza123b4 I'm only four chapters in but it's a very good read. A mix of autobiography and social history. Easy to read and digest too but make sure you jot down some of the references cause there are a lot that are worth checking out.

@haza123b4 4 жыл бұрын

@@freejazzandcheese1 *Good book with interesting insights.*

@tonyandshingz7446 5 жыл бұрын

This man is oozing with knowledge it's unreal. Real G

@dannyarcher5690 5 жыл бұрын

lol

@winstonmiller9649 5 жыл бұрын

Yes his knowledge and wisdom may seem unreal. But you know what? Its very real. He is the outcome of his own very deliberate objective, struggle and self determination. He tells us this, in the humble and open way he presents himself. A young man, full of directed intellect and energy, a fine example for those of us who who feel undervalued, missed out, misunderstood, mislead, angry. Akala epitomizes the old adage, 'knowledge is power.' A great example for young and old. Thank you for your example and inspiration Akala.😊💜💛😂.

@davidaikens573 5 жыл бұрын

This is so true whenever you tell the truth dealing with racism you become a target and accused of being a racist🤦🏽‍♂️

@sippintip 5 жыл бұрын

I would say I could listen to him all day so I'll change it because I blast akalas music everyday no lie so I could listen to him TALK all day big up salute to akala

@elis9387 5 жыл бұрын

He sees everything from everyones prespective. Awesome insight and knowledge

@alondathomas293 5 жыл бұрын

wilscape: Me too! I've actually heard only a few of his songs, but I could listen to him talk all day, because he always drops nothing but some truth and real talk.

@Amarudontv 5 жыл бұрын

Facts

@Amarudontv 5 жыл бұрын

Elis Jones you’re right

@scorpioncollection9863 5 жыл бұрын

Yah its true you eat healthier your mind clears up I've tried it myself

@prettygorgeous7989 5 жыл бұрын

diandra raymond really I’m going to start eating better.

@pencriz 5 жыл бұрын

nice to hear someone keeping their head! love from wales

@NextSound170 5 жыл бұрын

He's successful without being mainstream. Not just HipHop with the ego, all music. But if you know your worth distribute it yourself. Which you can

@hiphopheaven 5 жыл бұрын

I saw a lot of not mainstream rappers starting making mainstream music once they got relatively successful.I'm glad that Akala is not one of them.

@autumnhomer9786 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the upload. Listening to Akala is always a blessing.

@henryfung9725 5 жыл бұрын

he probably only dates white women lol

@acharich 5 жыл бұрын

@@henryfung9725 actually, he's in a relationship with a black woman..

@henryfung9725 5 жыл бұрын

does he hate whtie women?

@dannymacktheoutlaw4261 5 жыл бұрын

@@henryfung9725 ..his mum is white so i doubt it.

@henryfung9725 5 жыл бұрын

i wonder if he would ever date a indian woman. i mean if an indian woman only dates indian men and not black, she is accused by black men as racist, so if he only dates his white/black race he is racist too. just like the women black men accuse.

@yongluo7121 2 жыл бұрын

wow, this man is so real and true about his view and feeling, that's awesome, respect.

@icilmaa 5 жыл бұрын

The bit about a racial specific solution is so true. When Trevor Philips went to Chicago about 15 years ago to interview a group of African American men about their organisation in a mainstream school to educate the male children separately and suggested the same thing be adopted here in Britain with young black boys, the white population were up in arms about it. They saw it as the boys getting special treatment above their white boys. It made national news and was aired on one of those morning programmes. Now I'm hearing a lot of criticism from white people who say that we need to sort out our problem (which is what Trevor Philips suggested) and a general indifference for what is taking place. We cannot afford to sit and wait for white people's approval, we know what is needed and we should be prepared to act on it in the face of their criticism. I will also say that it's a struggle with some of our own who only care about their individual self and in some cases fight against the good that some are doing or simply just not giving their support.

@dripbasemedia 2 жыл бұрын

❤️Thank You for this.

@GG-rk1bu 5 жыл бұрын

Preach Akala! I love you for always speaking your truth.

@zanzibar1289 5 жыл бұрын

I Respect this MAN, Knowledgeable Brother!!!!!!!!!

@shaofist 5 жыл бұрын

Peace & unlimited blessings

@IntuitiveReadingByPriscilla 5 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU EXACTLY WHAT I HAVE BEEN SAYING....too many people push for achieving wealth when it's not what they truly want they just are programmed to believe that and when they achieve it they realise they are not happy

@lischamarks3615 5 жыл бұрын

You don't need to explain yourself to anyone who are they for you to have to explain yourself to them or anyone to you..do what you do ..stay strong but be humble ♡

@earthtouchesthesky1862 5 жыл бұрын

Brotherman Akala and your Brotherman Lowkey you both are inspirations to know there’s a new generation of Of young inadvertent Leaders of knowledge that only a few are gifted with🙏🏽🤲🏽🤞🏾👊🏾. Ma Sha ALLA! Will always have your back and support your gifted journeys in this life Inshalla!!!

@kjones6941 5 жыл бұрын

i'm white english guy and i think this guy is fantastic.

@paulasige345 5 жыл бұрын

not only in music but in most things if you dont conform and you dont sell out. its the same thing. no honey for you. give thanks and praise.

@taq1238 5 жыл бұрын

I can't respect and love Akala any more than I do. One of the most important voices for people of color (especially) to come out of the UK.

@laserduchamp8071 5 жыл бұрын

great message, nice one man : ) I wish everyone would play around making music, it's great way to keep busy and make friends, use imagination : )

@moiramackenzie4025 4 жыл бұрын

Bring that good stuff Akala

@samclark7714 5 жыл бұрын

I feel a talk with akala would teach me as a white guy growing up and raising my daughter in london about thing I need to know and actually how to focus her how to succeed in this world, much love brother.

@Amarudontv 5 жыл бұрын

Sam Clark that’s deep

@samclark7714 5 жыл бұрын

He's a good man, believes in education to succeed out of working class poverty, something which i firmly believe, a modern day hero, much love man.

@Amarudontv 5 жыл бұрын

Sam Clark truth

@michawill6599 5 жыл бұрын

I love him too, but trust me in London there are many Akala's if you're not Iinked in changed your friends

@hassanmahmood3591 5 жыл бұрын

Micha Will where are all these akala minded people hiding at?! I've been living in london for over a decade...

@ubuntuafrique5802 5 жыл бұрын

💯 respect my young brother Akala

@CassandraArtist 5 жыл бұрын

This is how I remember us. You give me hope Akala

@Cyndeewii 5 жыл бұрын

He reminds me so much of his mentor Robin Walker.

@dorianwright6854 5 жыл бұрын

Real talk.

@stevedavid8755 5 жыл бұрын

this dude 💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎

@peliguitarcovers 4 жыл бұрын

What a Gentleman. Would love to have a chat with this man :)

@davidbeswick900 5 жыл бұрын

I always appreciate and feel inspired listening to Akala.

@inacook2285 5 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@whosdatgirl1 5 жыл бұрын

Facts xx

@KropzUncensored 5 жыл бұрын

100% real talk

@bengillan6568 5 жыл бұрын

One of the best spokes persons i know!

@joshbristol1678 5 жыл бұрын

Respect from Bristol brother.

@eddierocksteady5740 5 жыл бұрын

Akala is the epitype of who a young blackman should look like and what a young blackman should talklike.

@afroman5160 3 жыл бұрын

@Antz hudz Because he calls himself a black man shut up.

@earthworldserver 5 жыл бұрын

the liver and emotions connection is funny never heard that before .

@UKtheTRUTH 5 жыл бұрын

TCMWord.ORG The Liver/Gallbladder According to the Five Element Theory. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Liver is the organ responsible for the smooth flow of emotions as well as Qi and blood. It is the organ that is most affected by excess stress or emotions. ... TCM says that strength comes from the tendons, not muscles.

@SamS-uv2ql 5 жыл бұрын

What do you think mental health diagnosis is like in Botswana?

@vulcan2678 5 жыл бұрын

People need to go and listen to more Malcom X. everything akala is saying Malcom said quay back.

@Pewling 5 жыл бұрын

Akala is more modern with his views and opinions, at least. If you only listen to things from the past, you'll get stuck in the past.

@enoch6450 5 жыл бұрын

Malcolm x...!! X was used by Islam. Read history...what has islam done for Africa!! Islam invaded Africa 800 years before Europeans got there. Islam has enslaved 100 million + Africans..raped ..killed etc. Since the 8th century...& to think Malcolm X pushed Islam on African Americans!! In the Koran there is even a derogatory word for Africans. Malcolm x was right on many things...but Islam..sorry No. X was a puppet !!

@taq1238 5 жыл бұрын

If he has been influenced by the likes of Malcolm and others, that is a good thing. The torch must be handed down to every generation until we finally get it. Until then the struggle continues.

@noseyparker8626 5 жыл бұрын

People aren't listening to Malcolm. so you need young blood who the youth might relate to today.

@hampsonlaw7642 5 жыл бұрын

@@enoch6450 Very wrong man. True Islam was created by the ancient Kemetians who were Blacker than Malcolm X. So I don't really understand your point.

@drewreynolds1649 5 жыл бұрын

Real shit

@7654x 5 жыл бұрын

Full interview???

@rastaman39 7 ай бұрын

So much respect for brother Akala

@dany85680 5 жыл бұрын

Smart mixed raced man

@henryfung9725 5 жыл бұрын

but he doesnt care about the other minroities getting shitted on by whties. and he is a product of black man whtie woman...same old same old now...

@carmel-wayfinder5401 5 жыл бұрын

Very transparent open and honest is therapeutic 💫 Truth sets you Free✌🏽

@petertraudes106 5 жыл бұрын

Wat is akala toch n ongelofelijke fantastische gozer

@LukePC 5 жыл бұрын

Can Akala just be Prime Minister already ffs?!

@mrstewart7335 5 жыл бұрын

Quarn Akala real guy

@JakeJon 5 жыл бұрын

Love this guy!

@Elemental_Soul 5 жыл бұрын

King of knowledge Akala representing truth once again. Thank you❤

@Amarudontv 5 жыл бұрын

Legend! Glad you enjoyed

@rastaman39 5 жыл бұрын

Brilliant brother

@aliceandgabriel 5 жыл бұрын

💪🏾💯

@SteveWhipp 4 жыл бұрын

I tell you, if he ever decided to become a politician, I'd vote for him in a heartbeat. A genuine polymath genius.

@lateraldeano 5 жыл бұрын

Education

@celtislam 5 жыл бұрын

Allah bless Akala and his amazing work such an amazing man that speaks truth

@KatieB-0880 5 жыл бұрын

Omg I love this man... he gives me hope and why is he not up there withJeremy corbyn running the country fighting for a better world!!

@ruocherg4129 5 жыл бұрын

why dont you do it?

@KatieB-0880 5 жыл бұрын

cos I'm just a middle aged woman who no one would listen to :))

@donnieodonahue6096 5 жыл бұрын

Proper fella right here 💯

@trudirudiasfaw3259 5 жыл бұрын

Word Power and Sound. Nuff have and still CONtinue.. Will Smith oprah Mikeal Jurdon. Akala fi a Mulato u ah gwan from day..

@7thheaven-finalfantasy-hip717 5 жыл бұрын

Our modern day nelson Mandela, luther king and malcom x (big ups to akala)

@jcmendoza7086 4 жыл бұрын

4:46 resonated hard shiiitt Edit: Timestamp

@lwil1226 5 жыл бұрын

The simple solution, would be for him and the organisations he criticises, to stop playing identity politics and concentrate on the individual. The individual is sovereign.

@maz2k9 5 жыл бұрын

Full interview

@klassact1807 5 жыл бұрын

This guy always spits the truth and fact. 🙏🏾 He met Nelson Mandela ....

@melissadavis1942 3 жыл бұрын

Akala talk to Dr Bernice king and you can talk to me Craig David from English too and my drill sgt Eric Burton a 11 bravo infantry regiment soldier.

@philbooth578 5 жыл бұрын

Haha, seems 8:05 mins in interviewer gets it, has a "lightbulb moment"

@gerrimason830 5 жыл бұрын

Love your mind Akala.

@chriswinsborough3917 5 жыл бұрын

💯 real talk my brother - may the ancestors continue to guide you in war & peace - ❤️💛💚

@mashahbanyamyan 5 жыл бұрын

Ase

@Amarudontv 5 жыл бұрын

Truthh

@dannyarcher5690 5 жыл бұрын

Yes may they guide him back to Africa.

@izzyaghedo8123 5 жыл бұрын

Pardon! Isn't he not Mixed race? He is as much European as African

@icilmaa 5 жыл бұрын

@@izzyaghedo8123 So is he meant to forget his African Ancestors?

@brandonwright6578 4 жыл бұрын

Such a smart guy 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

@NocturnalRS 5 жыл бұрын

Fuckin hell, I do youtube and have morals about honesty, the problem is "clickbait" type of media /'sensationalism" controls this market, rather then quality content.

@pantelismouratoglou8142 5 жыл бұрын

I love this man

@alexshiblibarber5320 4 жыл бұрын

🤗🌍💚👊🏻💯

@irfy-nator7270 5 жыл бұрын

This is jus tooooooooooo reeeeeeeaaaaaaal...not even a spec of fake

@kierindennis8777 5 жыл бұрын

Wise man!!

@uklyricsvideos4502 5 жыл бұрын

A real black man speaking the realness

@victory-design 5 жыл бұрын

Very wise words...at 21 and when young the mind is also young and can be tainted; brainwashed at such a young age and manipulated...

@neil_estate 5 жыл бұрын

Integrity is all.

@wagooairlines 5 жыл бұрын

Moving like a youth club leader :)

@Namewastakendamn 5 жыл бұрын

WHOA! This title did NOT cover what he talked about at all. Thankfully so, cause I was hoping for more insightful stuff indeed.

@Amarudontv 5 жыл бұрын

Hard to condense a conversation title in 100 characters or less. Glad you got the insight from our interview

@Namewastakendamn 5 жыл бұрын

Oh not to knock the attempt to give a catchy title whilst still covering some of what's actually being said! It's a tough balance to strike, I'm sure. I was just happy it was still a great interview.

@motion.resolved 4 жыл бұрын

no one could have ever think Akala is "a bit of a plum"

@martindobson8450 5 жыл бұрын

King shit.

@Amarudontv 5 жыл бұрын

100%

@rah4254 5 жыл бұрын

Akala for Prime Minister

@mathiasdimarco854 5 жыл бұрын

10 Dislikes from short "attention span" dummies. 😂

@Billcornfield 5 жыл бұрын

Mathias Dimarco attention

@mathiasdimarco854 5 жыл бұрын

@Haze DC Don't worry you always got more time to pay a "tension" haha your a good a lad haze, i could see you being a great english tutor one day, give it a go!

@mathiasdimarco854 5 жыл бұрын

@@Billcornfield Thanks Mr Smithy, ill change it now 🤓

@mathiasdimarco854 5 жыл бұрын

@Haze DC You're excellent, welldone haze! I found a great website that may help you www.fleet-tutors.co.uk/application 👍

@enoch6450 5 жыл бұрын

He has a few good points...but like many in the main stream...he uses it to fit his own narrative. For example...he is talking about Hip Hop..the biggest labels in Hip Hop are owned or run by African Americans..Death Row..Aftermath..suge knight etc. Akala has done it in the past also when talking about African History etc. He misses out certain bits of info. Overall he is good though.

@captal6187 4 жыл бұрын

So... Aka La will throw away knighthood or OBE (if it’s ever given to him!)? That’ll prove his mettle. Poet & organic intellectual Benjamin Zeph did exactly that 👍

@rebeccaedwards9362 4 жыл бұрын

❤️💕❤️

@noseyparker8626 5 жыл бұрын

Good point. why is there no racial specific solutions but only racial specific policing.

@skali_skali 2 ай бұрын

He shares some similarities with J. Cole

@obcool1 5 жыл бұрын

Deuteronomy 28 v 28-29 The Lord shall smite thee with madness ,and blindness,and astonishment of the heart.vs 29 And thou shalt grope at noonday,as the blind gropeth in darkness, and thou shalt not prosper in thy ways; and thou shalt be only oppressed and spoiled evermore and no man shall save thee. the Bible is our history book ,keep the commandmets and get blessed .

@Carsick8 5 жыл бұрын

whos suggested and whos opposed black schools? has that even happend

@philburton9486 3 жыл бұрын

Respek akala you dun know stay true to yourself brother love that

@simiangimp2282 4 жыл бұрын

I love this man. Definitely not "a bit of a plum" 😉

@robtherub 5 жыл бұрын

you're Miss Dynamite's little brother, that's why you're in media, you don't need to sell out

@The.Adept.Chamber 5 жыл бұрын

Invest.

@destruction1928 3 жыл бұрын

Our parents were extremely idiots, compared with their owners hehe...

@craigg4219 4 жыл бұрын

Hasn't been keeping an eye on the explosion of opioids in hip hop then. They are glorifying the bobby akala just because it's in a different form in a cup don't get confused.

@andriatidmarsh-hackett1104 5 жыл бұрын

Articulate.intelligent.yet kingsley tred in my shoes like i did best to express to you at hay festival. ..email? To share my experience living at the peace camps 2003..i like to lusten to your chatter yet you are so damn privileged!!!!!!!!

@Carsick8 5 жыл бұрын

'old rich white men that own the record labels' , old rich jewish men!