(AMERICAN FIRST REACTION!) U.K. RAPPER DAVE- BLACK [LIVE AT BRITS] THIS HIT ME HARD!! POWERFUL! 

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 !!!!!

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.

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

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

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

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

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. 🥰

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

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.

Over a year and this is still my favorite video on all of RU-vid. 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.

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

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

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.

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

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 👊🏾✊🏾

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.

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❤️

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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 ❤️

Beautiful and genuine reaction to this legendary performance.

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!

Dave - panic attack live ❤️🇬🇧

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

Really enjoyed your genuine reaction

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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

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

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.

Most powerful performance I have ever seen.

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

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

Great reaction brother respect from Scotland

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

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

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.

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

Beautiful song 💕

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

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!

I am a white middle aged British woman. This is one of the best and most important songs ever written. They should play it in schools all over the world to educate children.

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

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

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!

Incredible reaction

Great reaction my man!!

The best reaction on YT.

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

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

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

Great reaction.

Top reaction again 👍👍

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 ❤

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

Love from ur uk wolfpac xx

Dave Fire in the booth ! 🔥

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

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

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

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

Coming in late here, but this is just the best. Love this video ✌🏻

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

You are not alone!Makes me emotional too. It hits deep😢

Fucking loved this reaction bro much love

great reaction bro, love from denmark.

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)

This was such a great reaction! ❤️

Love your reaction, late to your channel but imma subscribe and watch all of your videos. Trust🖤 ✊🏾

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

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

One of the best and most honest reactions I have seen on RU-vid. I have seen A LOT of reactions BTW.

Wow boi! Loved the reaction. respect from the UK bro!

Glad u liked this my bro great reaction keep grinding ✊🏾👊🏾

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

had me in tears to brother god bless

Nice reaction!!! This is emotion the tune should bring!!!

Best reaction to this video I've seen.... Superb analysis and truth

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.

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.

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.

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

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!

Super real reaction 💕

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...

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).

One of the best reactions I'be seen to this, everything he said is very sadly true, but I love the fact that you understood that he is teaching, Dave is a national treasure, thank you for listening and really getting it.

Everybody should watch this, great reaction.

Great reaction. He is brilliantly speaking about our issues partic Grefell. HIs shout out to Jack Merrick was immense as he helped his brother and Jacks family were in the audience

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

Just discovered your channel and subbed from this video - your reaction was awesome! Dave is beyond talented - I can’t watch this performance without crying - and I’m a 45 year old Scottish woman that was a hip hop head back in the 80’s/90’s - I’m so proud of all our young talent in the uk, but especially Dave, he’s special. Probs to his producer too (other guy on the piano) - Fraser T Clark has mentored and guided him through the last few years abs it’s been great to see. What was so amazing about this is that it was a live performance on a huge platform for the uk. The Brit awards are like the uk version of the grammy’s and for Dave to chose this track to play, was just epic! I’m sure others will have explained the last verse in the comments for any non-uk residents, it’s not part of the original track but was super powerful, especially at such a turbulent time! Sending love from Scotland! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿