Was looking for a recent comment to reply on so thanks! Lol What a line and a sing eh, pure brutal truth delivered in such a great way with the different voices...the man is a #Genius 😍
It's fucking amazing eh? Been looking for recent comments and hardly any but I post this on FB every year cos it's always so relevant on the shitty world situation...sadly lol
He carries the torch of 2pac the lyrical madness of Eminem, just wished Marshall Mathers but with more soul, the intensity of DMX, Truck Turner, ONYX, Big Pun, with the heart and mind 📰📜📚 of Michael Jackson. Basically HE'S THE CHOSEN ONE 🤦🏻♂️
Through listening to this man I have been educated more than I ever have in my entire life I was failed by my parents and I was-flailed by the education system and my judgement was clouded it’s all clear now the human race need to stand together as one and fix this broken word spread love peace and harmony
Didn't teach me anything in School either. Now I'm finishing a Uni course. Self taught everything and learned a lot from Akala's lyrics and recommendations/interviews. Half of it's all bs I've been flattered with people calling me "educated" just cause I've read a few things now. And folk are intimidated cause they spend so much time in school putting you down and drilling into your head you are worthless. Can guarantee more than half of them teaching don't know anything either. They don't think for themselves. Empty vessels got told they where worthless, discarded being able to learn on there own. Copied everything from the textbook. Rewrote it in a exam got a qualification without actually growing or learning anything. You won't find this in your course work so you're likely already more educated than most.
The world is a dangerous place to live; not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don't do anything about it - Albert Einstein He who passively accepts evil is as much involved in it as he who helps to perpetrate it. He who accepts evil without protesting against it is really cooperating with it - Martin Luther King, Jr. Well done to Akala...one of the few voices speaking out against a system of brutality.
@@firstnamelastname8313 I have just found out that I made a translation for Akala’s song, few papers in my library, then I went to youtube to enjoy the song, and guess what? I found a message from the past. What a small world!
Late as hell to this comment section, but there’s so many layers of brilliancy to this song. I especially love the thought put into the order of thieves as to represent the history behind these ideologies. Sure, dictatorship is disgusting, but who was responsible for early forms of dictatorship? Monarchs. But who has historically had control of the monarchs? The Church. But what has controlled all three of these groups? The interests of the economy.
i am 47, yesterday my 16 years old son listened this one i said to him this the reality that we try to survive..just speechless AMAZING even if am not listen music like this
AKALA IS A FUCKING BEAST..Thieves banquet is soo sinister yet true.. Its such a great track that you can just imagine it without closing your eyes.. I digg his work... Maybe one day I will be able to work with em..
I don't know if they already have but - The Hip Hop Shakespeare Company, if they did this all dressed up as a performance in a theater it would be so amazing.
...and to think this song is 7 years old and the last comment was 6 years ago. This song wasn't but WAS ahead of its time. Something Prophetic I would say. Gives me a timeless chill everything I hear it.
moodini99 Saw Akala in Bristol his energy was fucking awesome!! The guy clearly loves his fans and his energy was raw! And £14 a ticket yep not a money grabbing prick like most the bands and acts today who charge £30/$30 a ticket. Respect
I would like this to become the national anthem of humanity to open their eyes and wake up. he isn't rapping. He's trying to give out the truth by music. :) From wiz khalifa to akala there is nothing that can take me back to the miserable existence of being blind. thanks bud. good work, I feel you :)
"To my real fans I feel your pain and I get the messages but don't complain that we ain't got more fame for paying our part, They can keep the charts all I want is your hearts" - Akala
Yo this track is MONSTROUS!!! Akala, Lowkey and JaJa these 3 man bring total realness to the mic, but akala is steppin to another level, man is a lyrical beast.
What an incredible but underheard track. Another underheard artist with incredible message and talent is Disl Automatic. He's got a free mixtape out for download, with another coming this year. Music as good as Thieves Banquet, the dude is a beastly wordsmith. Power to the people!
Back in the early 2000s I was introduced to Lowkey. From there I did everything I could to learn everything possible about imperialism and how to use my privilege to help. This is one of the songs I always share when people ask "What's the best political, truth you've ever heard"
This is truly a masterpiece, it captures the essence of all things going wrong in the world and given how much bullshit is out there, that is a really hard thing to do.
Screw all the technical, name dropping critiques and the like.....this fulla right here gives me hope for the future of rap/MCing/lyrical geniuses - or whatever you wanna call it these days - music in general....even all of mankind really. We need more brothers like this one in this crazy, fucked up world. (excuse the language kiddies) Thank you Akala, from an old skool mama.
Damn this song is amazing. Can't believe I never found it before today. Kinda reminds me of some of Immortal Technique's songs like Dancing with the Devil.
This has to be my favourite. Draws you right in, speaks volumes of Akala's lyrical genius, and is so incredibly intelligent and socially important, while still remaining completely mesmerising all the way through. Everyone needs to sit the fuck down and listen to this man.
Had never heard of akala in the backwaters that are Australia until i read his interview in the guardian. What he had to say to say was so truthful I had to check out his music. The guy is a lyrical genius!! Hope he tours down here one day!!!
Absolutely amazing! Akala's 4th album sounds the best so far! Agreed with below poster, please create a video for this song, it will be truly inspiring!! We need a US tour as well!!
'Never held a gun or killed anyone myself but billions die cause of me'
That bar is so powerful.
I always get chills
“So Mr. Devil give me the medal don’t be bias if you don’t give it to me I’ll just buy it” oh my goodness what a line
Was looking for a recent comment to reply on so thanks! Lol
What a line and a sing eh, pure brutal truth delivered in such a great way with the different voices...the man is a #Genius 😍
Damn this rap is savagery. It just summarized the entire system in less than 10 minutes
The person who should be elected is Muhammad that false prophet
This is the realest song ever made.
It's fucking amazing eh?
Been looking for recent comments and hardly any but I post this on FB every year cos it's always so relevant on the shitty world situation...sadly lol
this is the best rap song of all time, 2pac was a legend but akala deserves his crown now, monster track, his words are the truth
They are brothers, I'm sure he would agree!
2pac don't come close.
He's like immortal technique man.noth8ng but raw realness
He carries the torch of 2pac the lyrical madness of Eminem, just wished Marshall Mathers but with more soul, the intensity of DMX, Truck Turner, ONYX, Big Pun, with the heart and mind 📰📜📚 of Michael Jackson. Basically HE'S THE CHOSEN ONE 🤦🏻♂️
@@morvahviolet3418 spiritually yes Lyrically nah
"So Mr. Devil, give me the medal, don’t be biased If you don’t give it to me, i’ll just BUY IT!" LOL DAMN!!
Someone should make an animation of this song...
I honestly pictured it in my head as a really warped animation.
Vanille Oerba lol
an animation like "I, Pet goat"
Thomas Lubanga ihg8frfkthopppoooppugxdgvj7sgi
There was video displaying fast screenshots and subtitles. Anybody know where it could be found?
Ohh
Through listening to this man I have been educated more than I ever have in my entire life I was failed by my parents and I was-flailed by the education system and my judgement was clouded it’s all clear now the human race need to stand together as one and fix this broken word spread love peace and harmony
Flailed by the education system? Brutal, that must've been painful!
:)
Didn't teach me anything in School either. Now I'm finishing a Uni course. Self taught everything and learned a lot from Akala's lyrics and recommendations/interviews.
Half of it's all bs I've been flattered with people calling me "educated" just cause I've read a few things now. And folk are intimidated cause they spend so much time in school putting you down and drilling into your head you are worthless.
Can guarantee more than half of them teaching don't know anything either. They don't think for themselves. Empty vessels got told they where worthless, discarded being able to learn on there own. Copied everything from the textbook. Rewrote it in a exam got a qualification without actually growing or learning anything.
You won't find this in your course work so you're likely already more educated than most.
One of the most intense songs ive heard in a while
Akala, logic, lowkey never cease to amaze me
So true!
this is most likely the greatest thing ive ever heard
Akala make a video to this. This is timeless.
I would love to sit down with Akala and have a deep convo you know and pick his brain, the man is truly remarkable.
JAY PHILOCYPHER Same. This man is too real.
The world is a dangerous place to live; not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don't do anything about it - Albert Einstein
He who passively accepts evil is as much involved in it as he who helps to perpetrate it. He who accepts evil without protesting against it is really cooperating with it -
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Well done to Akala...one of the few voices speaking out against a system of brutality.
U hear countless of sheep if u can beat them join them, i agree with ur comment, have u done the same and I? That's why we can relate!
One word: masterpiece. Akala is a real artist
Hello bu 3tb
@@firstnamelastname8313
I have just found out that I made a translation for Akala’s song, few papers in my library, then I went to youtube to enjoy the song, and guess what? I found a message from the past. What a small world!
Late as hell to this comment section, but there’s so many layers of brilliancy to this song. I especially love the thought put into the order of thieves as to represent the history behind these ideologies. Sure, dictatorship is disgusting, but who was responsible for early forms of dictatorship? Monarchs. But who has historically had control of the monarchs? The Church. But what has controlled all three of these groups? The interests of the economy.
This is a piece of art. Amazing.
I cant believe so few people have heard this legendary song that should be in the history books of literature.
"I make monopolies off of properties"
i am 47, yesterday my 16 years old son listened this one i said to him this the reality that we try to survive..just speechless AMAZING even if am not listen music like this
listening back 3-4 years later lol... mad mad mad
AKALA IS A FUCKING BEAST..Thieves banquet is soo sinister yet true.. Its such a great track that you can just imagine it without closing your eyes.. I digg his work... Maybe one day I will be able to work with em..
or immortal technique would good
dont think thats ganna happen u workin with him.
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Omg this man is a genius, so much insight I'm blown away
one of the best songs in the world.
The music of the revolution.....
Wow. I'm speechless. This is amazing.
I don't know if they already have but - The Hip Hop Shakespeare Company, if they did this all dressed up as a performance in a theater it would be so amazing.
...and to think this song is 7 years old and the last comment was 6 years ago. This song wasn't but WAS ahead of its time. Something Prophetic I would say. Gives me a timeless chill everything I hear it.
i love all the voices he does. Is the nothing he can't do?
bought this album one of my favourite of 2013
Akala, you are guided by the most high to deliver message, Powerful
He's a Messenger for sure, some people only have that purpose and do it brilliantly and he's one of them.
I'm not so good lol
blown away. Makes me wanna start reading books or something....
Not just the best lyricist out there, but the only one whose lyrics are worthy of my time
moodini99 Saw Akala in Bristol his energy was fucking awesome!! The guy clearly loves his fans and his energy was raw! And £14 a ticket yep not a money grabbing prick like most the bands and acts today who charge £30/$30 a ticket. Respect
Ty Brant
Nice. Sounds decent. Yeah, some pop stars charge a fortune. Not that I'd want to see those talentless cunts anyway.
There just are no words. The man is a genius.
I would like this to become the national anthem of humanity to open their eyes and wake up.
he isn't rapping. He's trying to give out the truth by music.
:)
From wiz khalifa to akala
there is nothing that can take me back to the miserable existence of being blind.
thanks bud. good work, I feel you :)
a true man who doesn't get the fame he deserves and why is that.... O yeah he talks about things that matter not about his life.....
He's richer then most top 100 artists.
He owns everything, from his music to his businesses.
Most top 100 artists are just rentals.
I gues what I wanted to say with that was that, even though he's not mainstream,
He's still rich, like the famous.
+JustAnotherJohn Doe He's not as rich in terms of income but he's rich in the mind.
How do you know that?
konner body Z
I've learnt more from this album than i have from being in secondary school for 6 years.
this song is the harsh reality of the world. empowering though.
This is my favourite song/rap of all time. Akala you Rock.
PS: i know the songz whole lyrics and introduction.
Never heard of Akala until just now... FIIIIIIRE!
"To my real fans I feel your pain and I get the messages but don't complain that we ain't got more fame for paying our part, They can keep the charts all I want is your hearts" - Akala
Just listened to this for the first time in a while and it is just genius
This is masterpiece
your writing is so brilliant, akala. it's going to speak across the ages of time, during this spiritual battle to restore LOVE.
This is indeed fire and true HIP-HOP. He has not disappointed and has definitely made our ancestors proud.
Thank you Pandora for making me find one of the best rappers
This track is so fing awesome, Should be in everyone's ear.
This reminds me of thejuicemedia's Juice Rap News here on TH-cam. That takes courage. Glad to know there are a few musicians with eyes wide open.
Yo this track is MONSTROUS!!! Akala, Lowkey and JaJa these 3 man bring total realness to the mic, but akala is steppin to another level, man is a lyrical beast.
*THIEF!
IT'S THE BANQUET OF THE THIEVES! COME AND DINE WITH ME!
IT'S BANQUET OF THE THIEVES!
THE BANQUET OF THE THIEVES*
greatest hook ever!
FUCKING GENIUS!!!
akala mate this tune is still amazing akalas the man
What an incredible but underheard track. Another underheard artist with incredible message and talent is Disl Automatic. He's got a free mixtape out for download, with another coming this year. Music as good as Thieves Banquet, the dude is a beastly wordsmith. Power to the people!
FANFUCKINGTASTIC
Akala is AWESOME I love the banker part
It's a shame he isn't as noticed as he should be and if one day he finds fame stay real akala.
Spitting fires of undeniable facts and unwavering truth, this performance blazes a trail of unapologetic brilliance, more relevant than ever.
Masterpiece!
this song will never get old to me, keep it up akala!
My new favourite rapper after Lowkey and Tupac most definitely
Nimco.. U got good taste check out locksmith.. Brother ali.. Immortal technique
Masterpeice, everytime I listen to this I get goosebumps
2020 Truth Prevails
Back in the early 2000s I was introduced to Lowkey. From there I did everything I could to learn everything possible about imperialism and how to use my privilege to help. This is one of the songs I always share when people ask "What's the best political, truth you've ever heard"
best album of the year , hands down !
Another brilliant album! he's awesome live too, the guys a beast!
Will become a CLASSIC ✊🏼👏🏼
This is truly a masterpiece, it captures the essence of all things going wrong in the world and given how much bullshit is out there, that is a really hard thing to do.
I post it every yea4 on my FB page cos it's never NOT relevant! Lol
It's outstanding 😍
Awesome!!
Thanks!!
PEACE AND LOVE to all
Absolutely Amazing!
the man in the suit at the bottom middle of the image looks like benjamin netanyahu. fittingly so.
I just love Akala for giving me the motivation to always seek knowledge ....
#KnowledgeIsPower .....Always!
Powerful!!! Real talk!!! Big up Akala! 😎🖤👊🏻
WOW Akala is killing it still. What a tune
Screw all the technical, name dropping critiques and the like.....this fulla right here gives me hope for the future of rap/MCing/lyrical geniuses - or whatever you wanna call it these days - music in general....even all of mankind really.
We need more brothers like this one in this crazy, fucked up world.
(excuse the language kiddies)
Thank you Akala, from an old skool mama.
Genius!
Damn this song is amazing. Can't believe I never found it before today. Kinda reminds me of some of Immortal Technique's songs like Dancing with the Devil.
so glad this song played by its self
Beautiful absolutely amazing this is a priceless tune!!!
I love this
This beat is dope and addictive and the lyrics says enough, damn what a good rap!
amazing akala
This has to be my favourite. Draws you right in, speaks volumes of Akala's lyrical genius, and is so incredibly intelligent and socially important, while still remaining completely mesmerising all the way through. Everyone needs to sit the fuck down and listen to this man.
I wished everyone in the world could hear this tune! Its soo good and people would open theyre eyes!
Akala is my favourite rapper
Love this!
Had never heard of akala in the backwaters that are Australia until i read his interview in the guardian. What he had to say to say was so truthful I had to check out his music. The guy is a lyrical genius!! Hope he tours down here one day!!!
Akala is a great lyricist and his rap conveys strong messages...reminds me of Eminem
wow akala paints such a vivid imagine in my head, such real bars!
Pt 1 & 2 truly prophetic
we need a part 3 , with today's current events going on
polymath of genius, could we have more of this when you have the time? thanks.
Innit
I'm so impressed with the album, its amazing!
As soon as I heard Hi ren , I knew he took inspo from this gem ❤ love both songs
Awesome song. I wish the lyrics were larger font.
Akala radicalized me in my youth, thank you may liberation come
this my first time hearing this o_0 bruh all I got to say is bruh
This song is amazing!
Absolutely amazing! Akala's 4th album sounds the best so far!
Agreed with below poster, please create a video for this song, it will be truly inspiring!!
We need a US tour as well!!
That. Was. Really. F#!king. Awesome.
Really.
Pure gold.
Best hiphop album of 2013 so far