I LOVE watching Americans react to this shit . This is by far the most powerful music performance I have EVER heard . FULL STOP . I was tearing up when I heard this and I'm a white guy in the U.K. If this hits he so hard then WTF does it do to black people? WOW!!!! PHENOMENAL !!!!!

@ToneyReactions

3 жыл бұрын

Got that right! Thanks man 💯💯

@tomabela7949

3 жыл бұрын

Does it matter if your white or black

@RAWLAC

3 жыл бұрын

@@tomabela7949 in this context of course it does .Having never experienced life from a black persons eyes it gives other cultures a DEEP understanding of what it is REALLY like . Thats true art and thats the true power of artistry.....isn't it ?

@tomabela7949

3 жыл бұрын

@@RAWLAC I get your point but it's annoying hearing it all the time stop specifying your skin colour or it always will be judged.

@patrickwatkiss7872

3 жыл бұрын

@@tomabela7949 I don't think it's annoying. It's being honest about the power of the track and the performance, saying it can reach out not only to those who face the underlying issues themselves, but those who don't as well. It creates resonance AND promotes further awareness which is needed.

UK grandmother here. I've watched so many Dave, Black reactions from American's. Just want to say, your understanding of Dave's lyrics and your reaction was wonderful. The last verse was written for this performance (Brit Awards - your Grammy's) and has many British references that you may not have understood. All are worth looking up: Prime Minister (equivalent: your President). Megan and Kate (our Royal family, Megan is an American actress of colour and our UK press were dreadful, constantly comparing Kate and Megan to belittle Megan). Jack Merritt AND Saskia died at the London Bridge Terrorist Attack, trying to disarm the terrorist. Dave got to know Jack because of Jack's involvement with Dave's brother who is in prison - at Jack's funeral the family spoke about the many letters from prisoners praising Jack, who they knew through the Learning Together rehabilitation programme. Saskia and Jack were course coordinators on the Cambridge University programme, which aimed to bring offenders and people in higher education together to "study alongside each other". Greenfell Fire: 72 people died, mostly people of colour. Recent repairs to a tower block were "done on the cheap". After the fire there was a Government enquiry looking into manslaughter and corporate manslaughter, misconduct in public office and breaches of fire safety regulations in relation to the fire. Windrush: Some British citizens who came from the Caribbean after World War II have been treated terribly by our Government. Many were deported, detained, lost their jobs or homes, or were denied benefits or medical care to which they were entitled. A number of long-term UK residents were refused re-entry to the UK, and a larger number were threatened with immediate deportation by the Home Office.

@ToneyReactions

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this and I'm glad my emotions were able to reach through the screen! And thank you for the info on those topics helps make his message that much more profound!

@nadiagardencounty9371

3 жыл бұрын

Gosh, this was so well written.

@marlygee

3 жыл бұрын

So proud of this guy, he’s a real one. He speaks to your soul.

@NessysSanctuary

3 жыл бұрын

I am living in the UK and your break down of the song that Americans will not get was on par. Thanks for taking the time to explain

Dave is a poet. This is a masterpiece. Not a word wasted and 100% accurate. Dave educates me

@ToneyReactions

3 жыл бұрын

So true!!

Great reaction mate, respect from the UK. You should react to him doing Psycho, its a masterpiece

@ToneyReactions

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely doing more!

@stevieb253

3 жыл бұрын

Yea definitely do psycho

@tomabela7949

3 жыл бұрын

Psycho his best track very clever song

@davecooper4442

3 жыл бұрын

@@ToneyReactions psycho is the one bro

@J3S51C4_

3 жыл бұрын

Psychoo!!

I remember watching this live with my housemates; we were so captivated by his performance and then completely lost our shit when he called out the prime minister. Mad respect for Dave, no other performer would have the guts or heart to do this

@ToneyReactions

3 жыл бұрын

"the least racist...I say the least racist is still racist!"💯🐺💯

One of the best, sincere and vulnerable reactions to Black. You felt every word

@ToneyReactions

3 жыл бұрын

Felt that ish in my soul it was unexpected!

"I dont care how long this video is. This is why I do this"... My man, this is why we watch! You are awesome

@ToneyReactions

3 жыл бұрын

💪🏽💯🐺 Appreciate that! Everything I said needed to be said and heard so time didn't matter to me!

Probably my favourite reaction to Dave ever and I’ve watched them all. Powerful and I felt emotional watching you watch him. Thank you so much. Please check out the official video for this song because the visuals are powerful. It was filmed in Africa. Another Dave song that is powerful is psycho. Thank you can’t wait to see you react to more Dave. 🥰

@ToneyReactions

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate ya! Yeah he was pulling on heart strings with this one!

I watched pretty much all of the American reactions to this and yours is one of the best reactions I’ve seen! You caught every line. Subscribed! Check out Akalas fire in the booths, they’re long but so worth it and Lowkey fire in the booth, Terrorist, Ahmed and Obomba. Think you’ll like them

@ToneyReactions

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Appreciate you! Dave killed this I was angry i had never heard of it!

@elsbethhh

3 жыл бұрын

R ToneyReactions hope your family love it as much as you did!

@ToneyReactions

3 жыл бұрын

They loved it!!

Mate I am so glad you got to listen this. I am white and live in the uk and I am so happy that people are being made aware by artists like Dave. If you get a chance listen to Stormzy Super Heroes which has just dropped. Also listen to Akala fire in the booth 1. Nothing but love and support from us in the uk. My children are being raised not to be colour blind but to be aware that our black brothers and sisters are all there and need to be looked out for. If their voice isn’t being heard we need to step in and help them. One love and stay safe mate

@ToneyReactions

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate that we need more of that teaching early on so that they are aware! My lil man is almost 1 and I'm trying to find the words to say to him when he's able to understand!

@alanskill

3 жыл бұрын

R ToneyReactions mate the fact that there people out there that a willing to find a way to makes a difference shows that there is hope for a better world!!!!!! To show what I had to deal with, my 9 year old autistic son saw me and said “what’s up my N....” he dropped the N bomb and my heart sank. I asked where he hear it and what he thought it meant. He didn’t know it was a nasty word as the KZreadr he was watched was greeting a friend when he said it. So I played the below link to him: kzread.info/dash/bejne/dpOJmrqFdKnAnrw.html I the. Asked him what he thought of the word and what it meant, he said it was a nasty word used to make someone feel like they are not human. He won’t use it again and if he sees someone using it he will kick them in the throat to help them understand..... we obviously need to iron out the kinks to a avoid future imprisonments but he understands. Moral of the story, respect your kid’s intelligence, take care

@ToneyReactions

3 жыл бұрын

@@alanskill lol iron out those kinks appreciate you!!

Think others may have said this but the Brits are essentially our equivalent of the Grammys, huge platform

The Kaepernick reaction was on point. The best reaction to this tune I have heard. I am Irish, born in the UK, and moved to Blackburn at 18 to play Ice Hockey (a town in Northern England) with 35% Pakistan/Indian/Bangladesh heritage, for 20 years. I embraced all the different cultures and have many friends from all backgrounds. My 25 year old son lives in London, one of the most diverse Cities in the World. Embrace different cultures, it makes you a better person. The more you experience other cultures the better person you become. Nice people are nice people, who gives a shite where they are from. My mother moved to the Manchester, UK in the 60's and there were shops/pubs where she lived that had signs saying 'No Blacks, No Irish , No Dogs'. Taught me to respect everyone.

@ToneyReactions

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate the love you show!!

If you haven't already seen it, i highly recommend checking out Akala - Fire in the Booth part 1. He also talks about race and is super smart, is an actual professor. If you end up watching and liking it I recommend checking out fire in the booth 1-4. 1 and 4 are my favourites, 4 is pretty long but totally worth the watch, the ending had me emotional like this song by Dave.

@davecooper4442

3 жыл бұрын

Great shout

@ToneyReactions

3 жыл бұрын

@@YearRoundHibernater lmaooooo wth bar overload

@JulietteReacts

3 жыл бұрын

Please do Akala especially part 4.

Over a year and this is still my favorite video on all of KZread. I come back and watch this so often. This performance from Dave is the greatest of all time and this is by far the best reaction to it. Love seeing your raw emotion and reaction to it. Highly recommend listening through Dave’s new album on your own time, he is so gifted and each song is beautifully crafted both lyrically and musically.

@ToneyReactions

2 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU BRO!

This is my favourite reaction to my favourite performance of 2020 - and I've watched multiple reactions to this incredible piece of art. Dave is already a GOAT and if you maintain this kind of realness in your reactions you will be too. Much respect from the UK my brother 👊🏾✊🏾

@ToneyReactions

3 жыл бұрын

💯💯💯💪🏽 thank you!

Dave - panic attack live ❤️🇬🇧

Im a 42 year old white guy from the south. This song makes me tear too bro. Nothing wrong with that. This live performance will go down as a top 10 live performance of all time.

@ToneyReactions

3 жыл бұрын

killed it

Really enjoyed your genuine reaction

@ToneyReactions

3 жыл бұрын

Couldn't fake it like that if I tried

This is the best reaction and analysis to this video I’ve ever seen. I watched this live on TV when Dave performed it at The Brits - I’ve watched it hundreds of times since and I still can’t get through it without crying. If this impacts me - a white British woman - in this way, I can only imagine how it feels for my black counterparts. Just want to say, I am listening, learning and I’m standing with you. Solidarity from the UK dude❤️

@ToneyReactions

3 жыл бұрын

💪🏽💪🏽💯💯 Appreciate you Jess!! Need more like you in the world! Yeah this performance is one of the best I've ever seen...

Beautiful and genuine reaction to this legendary performance.

@ToneyReactions

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Excellent reaction and analysis. I'm a white metalhead in England, honestly I don't generally enjoy rap. But there are exceptions and I can respect a talented artist and Dave is incredible. Some context for the parts in the last verse that may not have made sense. Maybe you got them all, maybe not, but some of your subs may not know them so hopefully this will help. "Now if you're not gonna get it then you're never gonna get it, how the news treats Kate versus how it treated Meghan" This is in reference to the wives of Princes Will and Harry. Kate Middleton (white) can do no wrong in the eyes of the British media whereas Meghan Markle (black, mixed-race, however you want to state it, not white enough for British media, it's awful) was and is criticised at every available opportunity. To the point that Harry and Meghan have withdrawn from public office and are really no longer affiliated with the royal family. Jack Merritt was a victim of the London bridge terror attack, he confronted the guy and sadly got killed. He was from an affluent background and yet was working in a program that was aimed at improving prisoner rehabilitation. A good guy doing good things. The Windrush generation: After world war 2 the UK was short on a labour force to help rebuild the country and economy. A lot of people from Carribean countries emigrated to the UK, were provided jobs and really helped revitalise and rebuild. I want to hasten to add this was voluntary, not like they were forced to come here or anything. They have lived here ever since, legally. However in 2018 many of them were detained and even deported, some who had been born here! This country owes those people and this is how they got treated, it sickens me. Grenfell Tower. This was a dark day in 2017. A fire broke out in a large Tower Block in a relatively poor area. A number of fuck-ups occurred one after the other and resulted in massive loss of life. It later transpired that there were safety concerns over the cladding on the outside of the tower. Those concerns were ignored. That cladding was the reason the place burnt as quickly and ferociously as it did. The government was responsible for this, whether local or national, it matters not, this should never have happened. Of those who survived, many STILL haven't been rehoused.

@ToneyReactions

3 жыл бұрын

THAT POINT THO! I knew I missing something with that Megan and Kate line cz I didn't connect the two! But they definitely treat her differently! And that's so dope of those ppl to give ppl a chance! I loved this performance fr had me in my feels lol

@ocj2267

3 жыл бұрын

My brudda for pointing this out. Give some nuance to the song for those that dont quite know

@rubitoblondie

3 жыл бұрын

@@ocj2267 Jack Merritt, from a very privileged background was also helping Dave and his family to sort out Dave's brothers prison sentence and the person that killed him on the tower bridge was someone Jack had tried to help. Jacks parents were guests of Dave in the audience not knowing of the extra verse to their son. Dave is black, beautiful,excellent and so needed in this era!. I am white and this brought me to tears, if anyone else out there is white and did not feel this in their souls then you need to question your thoughts on humanity!.

@ToneyReactions

3 жыл бұрын

thats what i was thinking while tlkn to my family about it!

@alwayssavage9592

3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou for filling this out for people who arent fro here x

What is there to dislike about this reaction, really? I got chills with you watching you watch this. ✊🏾

@ToneyReactions

3 жыл бұрын

Someone was being petty lmao but I appreciate you about that!

Even if the world doesn't recognise him as one, I'm telling you bro, Dave is lowkey already a legend no doubt!

I think you'd enjoy his song "question time" a lot. Really just listen to everything he's done, guy is a genius.

@ToneyReactions

3 жыл бұрын

That's looking like the only scenario lmao

@haid3r88

3 жыл бұрын

@@ToneyReactions bro, everything from Dave is fire, even his flexing tracks (he doesn't flex much tbh, but even his tracks like "Funky Friday" which is a flexing track is dope. You also gotta do Avelino ft Dave - "Cassius clay" and even though Dave features on it, both Avelino and Dave bring fire to that track, make sure to check out the actual production version and not just the one with the lyrics on screen. Thank you man.

What an amazing reaction, I still get emotional watching this after many times, one of the best educational songs ever, Dave is a genius!

@ToneyReactions

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! And yeah he did he thing with this one!!

Loud in out laughter silent in our suffering. That line finished me when I heard it. Even now I have to be carful as it does stir my pot. I rate Dave he did this on the most prestigious Brittan's music awards show do you know how much guts that took. I never heard about this song until four months later. Britain was up in arms I do not know about anywhere else, British people do not like it when they are faced with the truth about slavery. They will say that there is no racism in Brittan.

@ToneyReactions

3 жыл бұрын

That bar was crazy!!

@rickjames2403

3 жыл бұрын

It was mad when the cameras went to the white celebrities when he said this. Their faces said it all

Best reaction I’ve seen of Dave - Black. You really caught all the bars. I’d recommend reacting to (in this order); Akala - FITB pt1 Akala - FITB pt4 Dave - Psycho Wretch32 & Avelino - FITB Avelino ft Dave - Cassius Clay Dave - Lesley You won’t be disappointed!

@ToneyReactions

3 жыл бұрын

thank you!! anddef checking out more!

@jackbrint5659

2 жыл бұрын

Leslie is so under rated man

We are so lucky over here in the UK because right now there is some seriously talented artists doing their thing here, I know the states has them too but for the size of our island its amazing to have so many. Love your reactions. Peace out

@ToneyReactions

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate you!

Nice reaction. We have quite a few outspoken MC's. I recommend Akala (his fire in the booths) and Lowkey (his studio stuff).....but they both do both. You'll love Akala's fire in the booths... He's a published author, an activist and lectures at universities. Pretty heavy.

@ToneyReactions

3 жыл бұрын

💯💯💪🏽 Imma check them out

Your reaction has been truly touching. Santan Dave is one of my favourite artists and Black. is an amazing song. Sending so much love your way dude, beautiful vid.

@ToneyReactions

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you yeah he did his thing on this one!!

Beautiful heartfelt reaction bro! Dave's growth (although he's still about that life at times in some of his music) its beautiful to see. And he's so young so its exciting to see where he'll go from here. Just fyi, the picture of the guy at the end was Jack Merrit. He and the lady pictured both worked in helping & rehabilitating prisoners even though they're white, upper class, highly educated etc. Jack actually helped Dave's brother & family when he got sentenced to 18 years but sadly Jack was killed last year in a terrorist attack

@ToneyReactions

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks that was crazy to watch couldn't help but be emotional...Aw damn yeah see I didn't know about that story!

Your reaction full on made me cry. I could FEEL the realness and the emotions through my screen. Huge love to you from the U.K. #BLM ❤️

@ToneyReactions

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Appreciate that!!!

The world needs artist like Dave. Not afraid to hold up a mirror to society. I would love to see him perform this at the Grammy's. Sadly I very much doubt they will have the balls to let him.

definitely do Akala - Fire in the Booth 1-4 are amazing, especially 1 and 4, also his second Daily Duppy, and his singles Carried Away and Find No Enemy. Also, not rap but spoken word - check out Suli Breaks, he's got some amazing work

American reactions to this makes my skin hurt from goosebumps- this whole album is incredible. I’ve heard this song so many times, but it gets the tears going every time. I’m so glad you got to see this. It is beautiful and so painfully true.

@ToneyReactions

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate that! Dave killed this

Top reaction again 👍👍

@ToneyReactions

3 жыл бұрын

💪🏽💪🏽🐺🐺

Sitting here shedding tears with you. I'm mixed, Egyptian/German, looking hella white and experience only a very small fraction of the discrimination others have to endure on a daily basis. Dave managed to put all the emotions, frustrations and outright facts into words perfectly so that everyone hears it actually understands where he is coming from. Some might be too privileged, too uncomfortable or too blinded by racism to understand but the awareness is growing and allies are growing stronger. Thank you for this honest reaction and standing by it. This was extremely powerful!

@ToneyReactions

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate you,!!!

The 'least racist' bar is referring to something we hear in the UK alot. We're always told that we should be happy that it's not as racist as the usa or other countries. 'Oh it's not as bad ad it used to be.' Look into how the press treated Megan Markle who is married to Prince Harry vs Kate who is Prince Williams wife (and white).

@ToneyReactions

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah that's whats insane! And ppl act as if they didn't notice it!! And I love that line and when he says "equality is cool but it doesn't deserve credit" like we all should be practicing equality anyway!

DAVE - FUNKY FRIDAY DAVE - STRETHAM DAVE - LOCATION

Fucking loved this reaction bro much love

@ToneyReactions

3 жыл бұрын

thank you! Dave the man!

I cant express the size of the hug that I wanna give you rn

@ToneyReactions

3 жыл бұрын

Lol thanks I appreciate that!

Great reaction . Dave dished out a long overdue lesson. Stay safe 🇬🇧

You should do Dave - Black , the actual music video aswell

Stormzy dropped a video for his song Superheroes yesterday which is different but you'd like the message. Also, last night was the Rated Awards (UK Rap Awards) and Kano, one of the forefathers of Grime music, had a powerful performance of his song Teardrops. I would say react to it but his rap style is a little fast and unconventional so sadly I don't think you'll understand most of it. Definitely check it out eventually though.

This is the greatest reaction to any video I've ever seen on KZread! Big love from the uk

@ToneyReactions

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate that!! 🐺💪🏽💯

You should do a reaction with your parents on camera thatd be dope

@ToneyReactions

3 жыл бұрын

That's not a bad idea!

Love your reaction, loving, real, emotional. You just didn't know what you were in for. And don't worry, we all cried to this, we are all with you. This is probably the most powerful track of the 21st century lyrically and musically, and Dave's way of telling things has thought everyone a lot more then any history book would. You wouldn't believe but there were 300 complaints against this performance citing racism. Insane. They were all rejected by Ofcom. America is sleeping on Dave sadly, missing out on a 21st century Tupac. Thank you for showing your love and sharing this gem. We adore Dave.

@ToneyReactions

2 жыл бұрын

yeaaa i loved this track

By far, my favourite reaction. By far. As a person from the U.K. Dave is a poet. A true artist in every sense of the word. Using his platform to speak from the heart. About the things that matter most. Tackling head on the issue of race. Inequality. And not giving a F who it offends.

@ToneyReactions

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

❤️ the official video to this song is beautiful and deffo worth a watch 🇬🇧

@ToneyReactions

3 жыл бұрын

Imma watch it today!

Possibly the best, most honest reaction to this performance I’ve seen. Credit to you. Yet the UK government still denounce institutional racism, proven in the recent report on “Race and Ethnic disparities”. As a white, middle aged man it sickens me that this is even a debate or commission that needs to be proven. Maybe I have a slightly more informed view coming from a very integrated city (Leicester), we appreciate, adore and value all cultures that make our little piece of the UK special. Thank you bro.

@ToneyReactions

3 жыл бұрын

Damn thanks bro! This song should be way more known than it is

Most powerful performance I have ever seen.

@ToneyReactions

3 жыл бұрын

Frfr

Best reaction. This should be trending worldwide. Since this performance in January 2020........🔥💫✨

@ToneyReactions

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Dave pulled on my heart strings with this one

Absolutely beautiful reaction. Subscribed!

@ToneyReactions

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yeah Dave pulled it out of me lol

Great review I keep watching Americans react to us lot Dave British Rap just to see the Reaction is priceless God bless

@ToneyReactions

Жыл бұрын

Dave my favorite over there!! I've reacted to many of his since this one!

Dude easily the most powerful and poignant reaction I've seen to Dave black. The whole world should be made to watch your reaction to it. If they showed it in schools the world would be a better place without a doubt (somebodies already said it but check out akala. Man's a certified genius. Fire in the booth freestyle part 1 would be a good start)

@ToneyReactions

3 жыл бұрын

Wow Scotty! I truly appreciate that! I just spoke from the heart! That's what Dave pulled out of me...I had to pause almost literally every bar

I love how you related "Loud in our laughter, silent in our suffering" to the Sports Player, it was really a fitting example.

You are doing his music in the perfect order. Now do some of his Psychodrama album. The whole album is a masterpiece. Great reaction mate.

@ToneyReactions

3 жыл бұрын

Man he delivered big time with this one!

He was good, crammed so much in, he's a diamond in UK , so glad this was the song of the Brit awards 💕...along with Stormzy

Such a passionate heartfelt reaction. I teared up with you x

@ToneyReactions

3 жыл бұрын

thank you!

Dave makes me proud to be from south london he is from my area ❤ and we love him ❤ black is beautiful 💪🏽💃🏽 love when American review Black British.music ⚫ is crazy how black struggle is universal ❤

@ToneyReactions

2 жыл бұрын

🐺💪🏽💯 love this!

Great reaction mate, some of my family are from Jamaica (of the Windrush Generation Dave mentions) - when I saw Benin and Togo (as well as mostly West African) in my DNA results I immediately thought of this and the “Slave Coast”

@ToneyReactions

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate you! 🐺💯🔥

I subbed to you a couple of weeks back off of your snow reactions, but honestly stayed just for you and now watch almost every video. You are amazing. Thank you for this reaction. I’m not done with the vid yet but can’t stop the tears. So much emotion, so much grief. I’m so sorry for everything you and your people have to go through in this ill world...

@ToneyReactions

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!! Uk imma do more for snow! Cz I've heard she has music like this as well where she makes you think about the world.. But I'm glad my passion can draw you in!

@2222quinny

3 жыл бұрын

That was a lovely comment. Thanks for being a good person and standing by us❤️

Im appreciate (and a fan) of your reactions. I took your reaction of ppl from different parts of the world being time from where we are from well. Being Salvadoran and PR, also losing our culture. Thank you for a great and honest opinion

@ToneyReactions

2 жыл бұрын

💪🏽🐺💯 appreciate you!

THE best brits performance I’ve ever seen, brilliant reaction too brought a tear to my eye

Best reaction I’ve seen, well done! Subscribed off the back of this, keep it up bro! React to Cadet - closure, you’ll like that too

@ToneyReactions

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 💯💯 Dave pulled that reaction outta me

@NR-lg5tb

3 жыл бұрын

1 me too I subbed after this! Genuine reaction 👍🏽

@djladygee

3 жыл бұрын

Me three

A great reaction looking forward to more much love from the UK

Great reaction brother respect from Scotland

This is the best reaction to this performance

@ToneyReactions

2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate you bro!

@cammybotha7806

2 жыл бұрын

@@ToneyReactions always bro 😀

Incredible reaction

Great reaction to one of the best performances ever, dave is a breath of fresh air in the corrent music world, you got yourself a new sub. lesley is another hard song to get through from dave, and question time is a more politcal song from him but his words are still accurate regardless of where you are from. shout out from the UK!

@ToneyReactions

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate you! Yeah imma definitely listen to more!

Great reaction my man!!

Bro your reactions are great, I watched the Fredo Daily Duppy reaction, then Dave's blackbox which I remember the exact place and time I first listened to it in 2015 . I never really got so deep into this Brits performance before, even though my Mum would go on and on about it. Maybe because I usually listen to more hyped up stuff. Really eye opening taking it in properly with you breaking it down. Had to subscribe man keep it up!

Beautiful song 💕

Dave is so talented

@ToneyReactions

2 жыл бұрын

Facts!!

Dave Fire in the booth ! 🔥

Damn @R ToneyReactions ....I don't even know what to say but damn.... you made me cry. There were so many lines that broke my heart but the one about being the least racist still being racist was like a punch to my throat....I thought he said, their Prime Minister said they should be grateful that their country is the least racist but being the least racist is still racist and I didn't know if I was trippin so I looked up the lyrics and he said, "The truth is our Prime Minister is a real racist. They say, "You should be grateful we're the least racist". I say the least racist is still racist." So not only did he say one of the most poignant lines I've ever heard, but he risked losing fans and money by pissing people off with that line because it was the right thing to do. Just as Tupac and Em and NWA did with their music that went against the institutions in our country. Mad respect for him. People need to understand that every side of the coin is different. Both white and black people come from struggle and that needs to be understood from both sides. However, white people need to get that not every thing is about or against them and that we will never understand the things that black people feel because of racism and history. Like BLM. I've heard "Well don't all lives matter?" from white people so many fn times I couldn't count them and I say yes, they do. But did you ever ask a black person what they mean when they say that? And I always get a "no" from them. So i explain to them an analogy that stuck with me. "If there was a house on fire and none of it's neighbors houses were on fire, wouldn't you put water on that house to try to put the fire out? " and they always say yes, of course. And I say well, black people getting killed is the house that is on fire and it needs to be put out. That is why it's BLM. They are saying their lives matter too." So when I see them understand it because I say that, it saddens me because if we all would just talk to eachother, we would understand more. Just like you saying that not all black people are African. I asked a friend of mine one time if black people prefer being called African American? And she said no because I'm not from Africa. I was born as a black person in the United States so I'm a black person. I had never even thought of that until she said it. But she asks me questions too so that we understand things better and I'm lucky we can ask the hard questions and not get pissed. i still cry every time I see the two men at the end of I'm Not Racist. I always hope for a change and coversations and respect of different views.... sorry this was so long. I'm just passionate about my views in this time especially. Thanks for listening my friend. Blessings and love....

@ToneyReactions

3 жыл бұрын

I'm knew you would like it! And I appreciate your point of view and your willingness to educate those that don't understand or those that choose to be ignorant! And yeah Dave is a rapper i came across doing this Reaction thing and he's by far my favorite rapper from the U.K. he's only like 25 and to be taking those stances with they prime minister and risking his career is 🔥🔥 he had another line where he said" equality is cool but it doesn't deserve CREDIT" like it should be already EQUAL! Don't look for pats on the back about providing something that shouldn't be missing from the world... Glad you enjoyed!

@trishathompson4652

3 жыл бұрын

@@ToneyReactions That's why when you said thank you to me earlier when I was talking about protesting I said I hope one day I wouldn't be thanked for that. I shouldn't be thanked for standing up for basic human rights because we all are human regardless of our skin color and deserve to be treated that way. His lines, "Black is so much deeper than just African-American.Our heritage been severed, you never got to experiment With family trees,cause they teach you 'bout famine and greed." and "We all struggled, but your struggle ain't a struggle like me . Well how could it be when your people gave us the odds that we beat?" Dammmmm..... I mean the whole song is filled with barz but man, those and the Prime Minister one were the ones that pierced me the most. Just like on Untouchable when Em said, "Pull ourselves up by our bootstraps, where the fuck are the boots?" Some lines will forever stay with me.....

@ToneyReactions

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah those lines are ones that stand out and make you self reflect... He has another song i did called "Psycho" he's a artist that's not afraid to speak on different topics! It's not as deep as racism but its 🔥🔥🔥

@trishathompson4652

3 жыл бұрын

@@ToneyReactions I’ll check it out for sure!!!💙

@ToneyReactions

3 жыл бұрын

@@trishathompson4652 kzread.info/dash/bejne/fGl9k49wXdjNdKw.html my bad forgot the damn link 🤣🤣

Great reaction, I like that you managed to hear all the bars in most reactions people miss so much. Dave is speaking like pac did he needs to go global!

New sub loved that reaction

Great reaction.

Thank you for this. ❤️ I'm white and I'm German, so obviously I will never be able to really understand the pain... But you would need a heart of stone for not being able to relate and be touched by this. Dave is wise beyond his years, and this song is a masterpiece. You might also enjoy his Panic Attack (live from Future Festival).

@ToneyReactions

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! This one took me by surprise! And imma check it out!

@haid3r88

3 жыл бұрын

@@ToneyReactions Yes you will like Panic Attack (the live version) he did that performance few years before he did "Black" ...but he's also playing the piano in that too while rapping, now remember Dave blackbox freestyle when he said "because I'm prada boy now?, I'm piano boy now? I'm money boy now?" that shows he was trying to do what really pleased him yet ppl on the block would try taking the piss outta for him for trying to play the piano. In my eyes, anyone that can play the piano and rap alongside it, now that's pure talent! those two things are hard to get right together.

@ToneyReactions

3 жыл бұрын

@@haid3r88 damn I remember that bar!

Ah mate there's another group, I was part of. Those who didn't think to know. Grew up too comfortable, ignorantly thinking everything was alright. This performance woke me up, and I'm still reading based on a fire it lit in me. I had a very visceral reaction to this, tears and all, but as he basically said "we all struggle but your struggle ain't a struggle like me" I can't even begin to approach how this will feel to those who live this like you do. This really calls out all the subconscious racism that pervades. I used to think along the lines of Britain's the least racist country on the planet, we can be proud of that. Really shown a mirror on that one. Love the reaction man, it's important to see what this means to people.

@ToneyReactions

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate you! And a lot ppl think that way.. Like " I'm the least racist" but like Dave said "the least racist is still racist" ! And equality is alright but it doesn't deserve credit! Dave spoke to my heart on this song and I'm glad he touched yours as well! 💯💪🏽

Listen to this song 50 more times so the accent barrier doesn’t take away from the power from this message

clicked for the Brit Rap ... dropped a couple tears during your breather/break

@ToneyReactions

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate you!

I love this reaction, Dave touched this brothers spirit... he touched ours too..

@ToneyReactions

3 жыл бұрын

It was really dope to me

Great reaction. Subscribed . Dave is a legend, he is a poet who speaks such pain and honesty that even as a white women I stop, listen and try to understand. I make my 4 yr old son listen to it as the next generation has to be better. Dave plays the piano and guitar . Watch his latest Brits performance… he learnt the guitar in 4 months for it!

Had to subscribe after your beautiful heart felt reaction. Such a powerful song. Lots of love from England

@ToneyReactions

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Appreciate it!

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Reaction My G. Can't lie, this has my eyes sweating every time 😎♥️💛💚✊🏿🇯🇲

@ToneyReactions

3 жыл бұрын

Lol right eyes wear sweating like hell

I LOVED your reaction; so emotional! Sending you Love from the UK. Subscribed 💜 -x-

@ToneyReactions

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yeah Dave pulled on heart strings with this one!

I’ve watched 5 other reaction videos to this performance but yours was the most genuine, I could really feel your emotions. keep up the good work ✊🏾 love from Germany

@ToneyReactions

3 жыл бұрын

Damn appreciate that!! Love that y'all can sense the pain.. That means it can reach you and possibly others!

The best reaction on YT.

@ToneyReactions

2 жыл бұрын

Say it louder for the homies in the back! 🐺💯💪🏽

Now that's a reaction!

@ToneyReactions

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🐺💯💪🏽

My favourite reaction to this amazing and honest reaction! I don’t know how anyone could watch this and not be brought to tears

@ToneyReactions

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate you! 💯🐺💪🏽

Hands down one of the best reactions I’ve seen, you’re a real one.

@ToneyReactions

3 жыл бұрын

Man I didn't expect that when I started listening ! It was amazing

Your reaction says it all brother. This got me man. One love from Scotland

@ToneyReactions

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate you!

This is what the world needs loved this reaction man keep doing your thing god bless

@ToneyReactions

3 жыл бұрын

This and then more of this!! 💯 Appreciate you!

Love from ur uk wolfpac xx

@ToneyReactions

3 жыл бұрын

Let's gooooooo! 🐺💯

Dude I wanted to see all your family that you sent this to reactions!!!!

@ToneyReactions

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah they all loved it cz it was so much truth in it how could you not be black and relate uk... appreciate you tho

@nick260682

3 жыл бұрын

R ToneyReactions Good to hear! Great channel, keep up the good work, subscribed.

@ToneyReactions

3 жыл бұрын

@@nick260682 thank you! And let's gooooo!!

Absolutely loved this reaction. Dave is a different breed and needs to be protected at all costs. Ps question time is a great one too. Respect to you from Scotland

@ToneyReactions

3 жыл бұрын

Well said!

Great reaction Bro.. did anyone else notice that the white guy was wearing black and dave was wearing white?.. Nice touch!

@ToneyReactions

2 жыл бұрын

Lol small details like that! 🔥🔥

great reaction .. tears in my eyes each time I watch this performance, so so powerful

@ToneyReactions

3 жыл бұрын

He killed this!