As a white late 30s male its people like Dave and Stormzy etc that makes me proud to be British not brexit def not Boris but the brave younger generation thats willing to stand up for what is right.

@luciengordon5527

4 жыл бұрын

Wesser this .

@juvix8492

4 жыл бұрын

Wesser respect ✊🏽

@RisenCS

4 жыл бұрын

Which is a nice change, as all ive seen on facebook, is old white tories in their bubble being as ignorant as usual. Its the ignorance of not understanding his POV, that is on the same level as racism.

@emmanuelappiah1122

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, we appreciate you

@sumeya1923

4 жыл бұрын

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽yes!

This guy is the best reactor, never afraid to show real emotions

@zassonline2730

4 жыл бұрын

Sophie B He is amazing

@franklingoodwin

4 жыл бұрын

Facts

@cameronnewlands7651

4 жыл бұрын

Whys he crying confused

@JonathanEBoyd

4 жыл бұрын

Indeed got a lot of respect for it

@january2627

4 жыл бұрын

Tcthetopcat is also a cool guy

Dave's gonna headline Glastonbury in a few years mark my words, one of the top 10 rappers in the world easily.

@oneshak

4 жыл бұрын

Most definitely going to happen.

@stijn8588

4 жыл бұрын

This year

@Afff924

4 жыл бұрын

In 2 years

@chorleycc

4 жыл бұрын

Jay set the bar High. Was there and it was just brilliant. Dave is next up. Also like Avelino but he seems to go under the radar to some extent. To me he is just as awesome a lyricist as Dave.

@TheDWGThe

4 жыл бұрын

Extension cord 🤣🤣 dead

We all need to protect dave and his agendas and his sheer talent wherever we go

@carolthornton9099

4 жыл бұрын

Yes we do he precious

@ashleelmb

4 жыл бұрын

You are fuckin insane

@ryancummins8067

4 жыл бұрын

Yes we do indeed??

Jack Merrit helped daves family out with court ect when his brother was in the picture, that's why dave expressed what he said about Jack because he really was close with him, it's really unfortunate of what happened with the events that unfolded.

@tomm668

4 жыл бұрын

@@daftwod and yet he still would've wanted that guy to have another chance. But you in all your wisdom would hate it?

@daftwod

4 жыл бұрын

@@tomm668 Another chance to kill?

@daftwod

4 жыл бұрын

@David Smith Well i think he would use that chance to infect others but i appreciate that you are coming from a place of compassion.

@pmorton7960

2 жыл бұрын

I remember hearing about Jack Merrit, some dude just went full jihad and started stabbing random folks on the bridge? Had no idea he knew Dave and his family.

When JD sheds a tear at a song, you know it's an epic song. That was a performance that will go down in Brits history.

I have never ever ever seen a reactor show such sincere emotion... EMPATHY, wow I have never scrolled to a subscribe button, hoping to be subscribed before ... that's how powerful this reaction was

Can we just appreciate that Dave was barely 20 years old when he wrote this?!?

I am 40 years old, and you are the first white person that I have seen actually gets it and has empathy for us!!!!

@banpowel9784

4 жыл бұрын

Us????

@nicholasmccormack6490

4 жыл бұрын

Looks like you don't meet many white folks at all buddy!

@daftwod

4 жыл бұрын

Us. Says it all. We have made a terrible mistske on immigration.

@H1Platinum

4 жыл бұрын

daft wod people like u make me sick, telling people to go back to their own country, there should be no place for racists in the uk

@banpowel9784

4 жыл бұрын

@@H1Platinum its an anglo saxon country, so you could say its their country, and you are ? Lets say, living in their house. 🤔jus sayin

Got to respect a man who can express his emotion so confidently, Great reaction!

Those calling Dave Racist haven’t looked at their own privilege. Too many think people of colour should be ‘grateful’ they are allowed to live in the western world. Hence Dave saying ‘least racist is still racist’

@banpowel9784

4 жыл бұрын

They should be

@franklingoodwin

4 жыл бұрын

@@banpowel9784 Why exactly? The majority of people of colour have the right to be here. If they have the right, they have no reason to be grateful. Being thankful and grateful are not the same thing

@dee-ds8sb

4 жыл бұрын

Ban Powel ur an idiot period

@Homecutmusic

4 жыл бұрын

Ban Powel 1. “Black, white and coloured” terms all invented by posh white dudes. Black people are brown skinned really. It was the Empire that named them that. 2. Remember there were dark skinned people, even Africans in Britain before the English. 3. Even if someone rocked up to UK tomorrow. There’s no excuse for racism even if it’s “less racist” than another country. 4. Your comment about people coming here with “ignorant ways”. Who are you talking about? Ignorance is without colour, or borders! There are plenty of ignorant English people I’m sure you agree. To deny that would be...well... ignorant wouldn’t it?

@KateCameron1

4 жыл бұрын

Ban Powel just say you’re racist and mooooove bro

Hands down the most powerful performance I’ve ever seen

@C_A324

4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha probably just cause im high but i thought your profile pic was a hair on my screen 🤣

@g33335

4 жыл бұрын

adam casserly haha so did I bro

@filippo3543

4 жыл бұрын

adam casserly same😂😂😂

Dave is a national treasure. He must be protected at all costs✊🏽❤️

As a young black man I respect your emotion❤️💪🏽. It makes me happy to see people like this really do exist. 💯

A fantastic narration on the issues that we have in this country. Props to Dave for absolutely nailing the delivery, impeccable performance.

Takes a real man to show emotions like you do and put it up on the internet. Big ups Jon

Dave has the same effect on me too. Well said. Not enough people realise that the government and the media scaremonger to keep us apart. Divide and conquer! Please, lets come together and talk and share and listen and love each other.

@terrymcbye3788

4 жыл бұрын

Dawn T 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@dawnt383

4 жыл бұрын

@@terrymcbye3788 "We must not depend on the television to lead the way to truth and liberation. We must know what is important.” #bobmarley75

@terrymcbye3788

4 жыл бұрын

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

Jon, I've been a fan of hip hop since the 80s, I'm 53 now, I haven't watched the brits for decades but was told to watch this clip, it is the only track from the this genre of music to make me cry, I absolutely love your reaction and your words afterwards. ♡

after he said im done he gave a small smile.. i think he knew he just gave one of the best performances of all time...

I've watched Dave's performance several times now, and everytime I cry. I'm half Norwegian / Asian, but like you said, I have empathy. And the pain portrayed in this song is just too much.

Absolutely correct in the review. I was left absolutely amazed at Dave’s performance. Went on to look on the internet to see how much praise he was going to get then 90% of articles titled. “Dave calls Boris Johnson racist” totally neglecting the rest of the song and all the points, grenfell, equal opportunity, and so on. All the positive points, honouring the London Bridge attack victims. But no one sees that. You’re absolutely right, no one even listens to his music then the majority of the reply’s are all negative from mainly the older, white, generation. Claiming attention seeking. Man shut up, it astounds me the absolute ignorance from people. Surely people cannot be that ignorant. But they are. Great review though. Restoring my faith a little at the population. The negative seems to be outweighing the positive in the media these days

@JonDenton

4 жыл бұрын

Appreciate that Aaron. The media deals in hate clicks but I firmly believe there’s a lot of love in this country, but so many people aren’t interested in just talking

@aaronwijetunga

4 жыл бұрын

Jon Denton so true. So many people are just stuck in their own bubble at times and unwilling to be empathetic and look into something before commenting. They see the fine lining and choose to base their judgment off of that instead of allowing themselves to look for the full picture then base their judgments off that. The media hate baiting does not help, as so many people take main stream media as the undeniable truth. When in reality it’s just a single person or a small group of people’s opinions and their view coated in trying to make money. When the media do things for money and not for the love and good intentions of reporting. The whole nation gets plagued, especially the vast majority that are inclined to click on a negative article. Instead of seeing what an amazing person and artist Dave truly is. At only 21 years old.

@pazthepole2814

4 жыл бұрын

Aaron Wijetunga Dont get me wrong a lot of What Dave says is right and almost all of it(if not all) but a lot of his stuff is confused with socio economic Class not race . I.e Equal Oppurtunity

@topgurl9313

4 жыл бұрын

@@pazthepole2814 Race and class can affect each other and also, people of different races can have different experiences even though they are in the same class. For example, let's look at being rich: a rich black person may experience being wealthy, in a different way than a rich white person. Maybe a racist doesn't see the black person as deserving their wealth or earning it in the "right way" and that might affect how they're treated. Now let's look at being poor: there have been studies (probably hundreds by now) showing that black people and white people with the same level of education and who come from a working class family, still aren't treated the same and that can affect how they're taught or disciplined at school, it can affect whether they get a job. Like if a black person or a white person commits robbery because of financial issues, it can affect whether they're hit with the toughest sentence or not, leading to... how long a parent's kept away from their kids compared to someone else? There's so many things, it's hard to wrap your head around all of it. Look up the word 'intersectionality' it's usually used for race and gender, but it also defines what I'm talking about here.

@shelbygwiza9861

4 жыл бұрын

Paz the Pole equal opportunities is a race thing ...

I shed a tear seeing Dave win AOTY. So thoroughly deserved. I am so happy I could be proud even though it's not my place. Followed him since his Blackbox, I've BEEN saying he will be the best of all time in the UK for about 3 years. It feels like everything reached its pinnacle last night. And yes Fraser T being there was amazing, and I feel like the first verse was slightly shakey, but he grew into it and built it up amazingly once Fraser T was there.

@franklingoodwin

4 жыл бұрын

I'm proud of Dave too (despite not knowing him) Dave was raised in the same hometown as me. I like the idea that Dave represents my hometown in a positive way unlike the negative light it is often portrayed in

You vocalised a lot of what I feel about this track in your reaction. Dave is one of the most intelligent voices I've heard and this performance blew me away- musically, lyrically, his presence, the black and white staging and clothing, every level of it, even how it begins as him alone and slowly others join giving volume and extra impact to his voice. Dave was one of the people who helped me to realise those of us from white backgrounds need to acknowledge that we are racist, we are going to be, we have grown up in a structure of racism- perhaps not one of active hate but a society grown from racist institutions that still have an insidious legacy in ways we don't realise because we don't experience it. We have to stop avoiding the word racism because most of us are guilty of it even when we absolutely would not wish to be. The only way to change that is to suspend our own perspective and embrace someone else's. Dave when he is communicating a message really shines as an artist for me and I really appreciate the honesty of your reaction.

@kashyapkada5585

4 жыл бұрын

The piano is so beautiful

Much love for this reaction brother, you’re a real one

Respect for highlighting the clearly intentional race and generational contrast between Dave and the other pianist, something I'd not noticed until you mentioned it, but does make a lot of sense and solidifies his message of true equality. Not just in this song, but across all of his music. Dave is the TRUTH!

You are an amazing man thank you for your reaction. As a black woman it had touched me. A simple human reaction but it reminds but thank you

Most beautiful reaction I've ever seen to go with one of the most beautiful performance I've ever seen... i reacted the same way, hard not to...wow

Such an amazing reaction. Was crying with you. Def. do more Dave. He is a genius and moves me. Thank U

dave is amazing what an artist we have been blessed with after hearing him first years ago its amazing to see the mainstream success big up streatham❤️

@JonathanEBoyd

4 жыл бұрын

all day

@franklingoodwin

4 жыл бұрын

Big up yourself

Yo i jus saw this and i have mad respect for u for keeping it real and showing real emotion💯💯 keep it up

@JonathanEBoyd

4 жыл бұрын

Facts

Been watching multiple reactions for Dave's Black The BRITS 2020 show, have come across some new channels whos reactions are amazing and well thorough so just here to say Thanks for this reaction subbed :)

I had the same reaction, one of the best performances I've ever seen

I admire this performance and track. Listened to it hundreds of times throughout this decade, yet I still get goosebumps from the compelling and touching topics being spoken about. ❤🙌

Well put into words how this song makes you feel, powerful stuff, Dave is one of the greats already and he's still so young, keep it up with the realness Jon

Glad I'm not the only one who she's a tear hearing this amazing performance

Nothing but respect for you brother ❤️ one love 👊🏿👊🏽👊🏻👊👊🏼✊🏿

I actually came to tears when you started crying 😭😭

@sylviasworld9397

4 жыл бұрын

Me too and I was shocked at myself.

Man i have so much good things to say about you Jon, you're such an amazing reactor and person. Reasonable, decent, pure, honest. Keep it real man 🔥

Been waiting for this Pure goosebumps and emotion

No one deserved to win this award more than him. Absolutely incredible performance and song. This guy is gonna be big, real big.

*I’m glad that as a man you aren’t afraid to show your emotions! I’m a white female from England and I feel the same. We need to learn from this and do better!*

the emotion that you portray while reaction is incredible

Dave makes us proud to be British

This is such a beautiful reaction, the world needs more people like u with open minds and hearts , Ure Channels amazing , keep it up !❤️❤️

Wow. Incredible reaction, I loved watching this. Thank you for what you said at the end! 💜

Love the fact he had the bollocks to agree with what Dave said about Boris

I Really respect this review so much, really gave me hope, made me emotional 🙌🏿🙏🏿

Love your assessment of this artist whom I have just come across. Truly moving and honest! Thank you.❤

I absolutely love this reaction! The world will be a better place if we all had empathy. You’ve gained a new subscriber ❤️

I re-watch this at least once every few months and shed tears along with you, Jon. Dave is incredible, his song writing is incredible, and you are incredible at what you do. Love

@jordzach3537

Жыл бұрын

Thankyou, I do the exact same.

Great and best reaction JD. I wasn't thinking about the meaning of the old man on the other side of the piano until you mentioned. Great job Don 👍👍👏👏👏👏

🐐🐐. You and dave. It was a serious one and you smashed it

Powerful performance from Dave, He could of performed another song from his catalogue but the fact he chose this piece on the platform given was commendable. 👍🏽

He smashed it, I was choked. This is so relevant after the George Floyd sadness. I been taken by the black lives matter movement and truly believe there is a change coming at last. I don't normally watch these respond videos but I had to find out what our American friends reacted to Dave, you can guess what the response was. I won't won't be surprised if Dave smashes it over there. Thanks for sharing your own comments and I totally relate to the emotion. I have just been setting up a studio at my home for a music project I am going to be taking on and I felt inspired by that production. Anywho, I will subscribe and like. Hope you don't mind the extended comment. Iet me know what you recommend I am always looking out for new music. Best wishes and stay safe J.

Man that’s what you call a reaction video. Awesome performance ❤️

That's a real reaction! And I must say the song is very emotional and deep! Respect fam! 👊🏾

This is such a powerful song, every single person should listen to this, I’ve watched it 1000 times-makes me cry every time and I’m a white British female! How can racism still exist in 2020 makes me sad

I watch your channel often. I appreciate this reaction, and thank you for not hiding your emotion. We need more men like you.❤️

What a fantastic, genuine reaction

Amazing. I love your reactions, you come at them with such authenticity and insight. This was a particularly great reaction, it resonates on another level 👌💯

I still cry with you everytime ✌🏼❤️

The way you reacted was exactly the same way I reacted upon first seeing this video. Power.

Was one hell of a performance, great reaction! :)

Watched Many of your reactions But this was the 1st I nearly Cried I didn't Even nearly cry when I watched this performance on it's Own it alone I just thought Good performance by dave Well Done Dave but when I saw Your reaction I thought actually Na this is proper deep . Great Reaction , Great Comments well articulated Appreciate your honesty & vulnerability got so much respect for it all the best in all that you do Take Care Jon

Great reaction! Thank you for being someone that actually listens to the comment section and checks out the suggestions, we appreciate that

This is beautiful! Thanks John

It gives me hope to see people like you actually showing empathy. You don't know how rare it is for some of us to see someone understand and care. Thank you. I agree with all of your thoughts at the end.

Your words were inspired, it's so good to listen to someone with empathy. Thank you! Liked and sub

wow. this made me tear up too man. so much respect

great reaction .. I'm the same, seen this video 10s of times & still have tears in my eyes each time .. just amazing

The best react video to this. You truly pay homage to the beauty and power of this piece of art that Dave created! He is such a sensational artist! Thankyou for review/ commentary! You are amazing ! New subscriber

Great reaction vid!!! defo following Jon from here on.

This is one of the best reaction I have seen to this track. Honest and the empathy he has shown respect✊

Truth thats the reason I watch your reaction thanks for inner feeling of believe and truth blessed

This was a great reaction! I appreciate your vulnerability and expressing the real! Big ups to you, for being a person with a heart. Subscribed!

Bro your reaction got me shedding tears man

One of the best reaction videos I've ever watched John Denton you are what we all need understanding education and empathy thank you very much as a person of colour you give us hope for a better world peace

Your reactions are so pure and I love ot

Love your reaction and love the way you express yourself - love from the Cronx

Man I love your reaction videos!!

Respect mate! Great reaction, agree with everything you said.

Epic reaction to an epic performance 👏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Jon Denton much love to you SIR for your empathy, understanding of love for people, words and music. Love you for that bruv 🇬🇧🇺🇸🌍

Love you reaction bro👌 im agree Dave is a gift

How could I not subscribe after this? Great video man 👏🏾🔥

Mate best reaction to this tune I've seen bar none. Pure emotion.

Mate. You're a dude, so amazingly done. Thank you

just come back to this for the first time since it came out but this reaction is perfect, so soooo important

Well done for such a great video. I found it very moving

Great video pal. Amazing performance too.

Wow great reaction mate fantastic unbiased and I absolutely 💯 percent agree with you and I am a 55 year old mixed race Geordie

Love how you keep it real ♥️

I appreciated every word you said after the reaction. If we all though like you. We wouldn’t have any issues.

Loved your reaction from the official video but loved your reaction even more now. from a black female. Blessx

Great reaction bro. Stay on you're grind

HUGE RESPECT TO YOU SIR

THE BEST AND MOST REAL REACTION I SEEN !!! 💯💯

Absolutely amazing performance and one of the most powerful songs I've ever heard, and as a white Brit, I also cry every time I see it, and watching you cry didn't help! I loved everything you said after the performance ended. A wonderful reaction video.

This was the best reaction of all reactions (including watching many of this performance videos). Wow. You got it and I was so afraid to click on your reaction because I saw a white man in the thumbnail and thought to myself how authentic a reaction can he give. He can’t possibly understand. And you did. 👏🏾🖤👏🏾

@JonDenton

4 жыл бұрын

🙏

Very powerful reaction had to subscribe now some of yo other reactions