Imagine if the airwaves globally played actual true hip hop like this? Imagine where our people would be as a generation. We'd be so far beyond what we are now.
@@WavyVaporizers this shit would have the average Trapper aceing the shit outta Harvard lol this is that you gotta Google this shit to understand like the old hip hop
Brother. He is not a God, but he believes in God. (Muslim). Calling him a God goes against our religion. Stop abusing words, with the typical (sorry but this true) American need to exaggerate to the fullest. (words that got ruined for example : 'underrated' , 'succes', 'hatin' , etc). For someone that digs this wordsmith, you need to know the worth of words. Stop idolising people..you dont have to kneel down to give praise to a brother. my 2cents. Peace.
@@azulsteel---4650 Maybe you don't understand the depth of that line. I'll show you the Genius annotation I wrote for it: In this genius set of bars, Ka uses plenty of similes and plays on the word ‘birth.’ First of all, there is a metaphor on his escape from the hood lifestyle, comparing it to birth. He says that his ‘birth’ out of the hood was ‘right,’ and that he made it out of the ‘belly’ (the underbelly of society) with his ‘cut’ or his fair share of profit. Next, he uses a double entendre on ‘my birth right’ with the compound word ‘birthright,’ meaning a position or item given to someone solely based on their lineage. This leads into the simile which references the ancient Sumerian Civilization, which laid the foundation for the rest of society. Sumer was the first monarchy in human history, so a child or relative would inherit the throne by birthright. Also, the Sumerian Civilization were one of the first to invent a written form of language. Hence the “right/write” homonym Finally, the double meaning of ‘belly’ and ‘cut’ becomes clear when he references a cesarean. More commonly known as c-sections, cesarean cuts are the secondary method of childbirth. They are typically used when one of these things happens during labor or when there is a general complication with the pregnancy. The process involves a sideways-c-shaped cut through the belly, specifically through the uterus, to release the baby.
Ka ‘s music ain’t for everybody you have to have a certain mindset to scratch the surface of his world…I play his videos on a projector in an all white room with the lights off
Ka is undeniably one of the finest writers in all of music. Id love to hear him spit with Black Thought one day. That would be a nuclear bomb of lyrics by 2 of the most intelligent people in hip hop.
I have mad respect for this man because he does all of this as an independent artist and his videos are so minimalistic, and yet, filled with substance. Best word play I have ever heard out of an artist and he does it in such a simple way but it is always filled with jewels, gems and pearls. Not to mention the fact that he doesn't solely do this for money but because he loves craft and he has one of the most heroic day jobs ever as a firefighter (last I knew, the man keeps to himself like a recluse; I attain to reach that level). I very much look forward to listening to this album! Been anticipating hearing more Ka music for a while. 💪🏿
Truly the most consistently dope/sincere hip hop artist of all time.. iron works was good and everything after has been either great or a straight classic.. royce 5 9 was talkin bout every artist should have 1 self defining album, that's all ka releases.. deeply personal canvases.. this is more than music
Ka, you are a militant with peace as his ultimate goal. I appreciate the sacrifices you've made. Not only for the craft but for the people. Thank you for this. Salute.
Needed this right now as a medicine!One of the best lyricists ever with great skills low profile mastermind wordplay invicible energy and great visual art!Long Live KA.Peace from the burning Greece 🇬🇷🔥
Can’t think of an emcee more deserving of acclaim and massive fan base since Doom or Rakim. I watched him say he did not want to do shows. But truthfully I would pay good money to see the master at work.
"The voice you never hear till it got sump'm to say......" I heard him say that in an interview once. My man is on a whole other level. This is poetry right here.... ✊🏽
True! He continues to inspire multiple artist though including navy blue Akai solo and even Earl Sweatshirt. They got this covered whenever he decides to take a sabbatical or leave the game. Hip-hop is in very good hands currently it is just the media that drowns all of the good out.
This dude is incredible.. In a class of his own... In an era where originality and lyricism counts for nothing... He makes it count for something... Incredible single and an incredible album.. 👑 💯
Peace Aki/Kai/Ka from South Africa. You are by far the top lyricist I've encountered in all my 20+ years of listening to hip hop. I don't see how anyone can best you, especially with all things taken into account. This latest rendition is a gem, like everything else you've worked on, thank you.
For real, for Hip-Hop it has been one hell of a year! The past 2 have been spectacular for Hip-Hop! Everybody that released a classic last year are releasing this year too! We still got that new Killah Priest coming Monday, Freddie Gibbs is about to drop soon, J Cole did, Nas did, Big Boi is about to, Young Thug is about to drop his best album yet, and so many more surprises in store!
This is one of the greatest Hip Hop tracks of all time!!! Ka is an absolute genius, the way he constructs these thoroughly thought processed concept albums are mind blowing!!🤯🤯And Hip Hop not even being his first job!!! What an icon!!! S/O to Ka for dedicating his life to saving ppl as a firefighter!! Saving ppl mentally and physically!!🔥🔥🔥
I wasn't sure he would do it again. I knew he could but I didn't think he would think we deserved it, or that another gem joint was necessary after Cain. For me, this album is gonna be like a sequel to perfection. Rare. Special occasion right here! Glasses high for A Martyrs Reward.
To me, nobody who does this rap shit comes close. Something about Ka that's other-worldly man. Crazy happy and privileged that we're being blessed with this release just a year after the greatness that's DoC💰💰💰
Speaking and looming like the prophet you are! One of the wisest in the game. I would like to hear you and Killah Priest collab some day. Navy Blue always gives you props too. You have inspired a whole generation of artists including the aforementioned Navy Blue, Akai Solo and even Earl Sweatshirt. The G.O.A.T.!
"COPS got us under microscope.. To make sure we see cells" what a way to come back 👏🏾👏🏾
see Cells, Vitamin Iron, beat twelve, crazy
Aye y’all catch micro(scope) ?
@@phil_left8842Beat 12 = Vitamin B12, that's crazy
"every boy is raised to shine unless the sun/son is black"
goddamm!
😲😲😲 what else can be said that hasn't been said... Ka is otherworldly...
This man is a genius. Can't fathom someone creating something of this calibre only a year after Decendents of Cain...
Still waiting on that restock on DoC
@Jordan Moses For real - impeccable catalogue from an untouchable poet.
@@yewsh You and me both...
word?
Facts!!!! London locked?!
The beard showing KA reaching ultimate samurai master status
💪😏
A single from Ka is an album’s worth of quotables.
Right dude mad clever with the word play
Ka and Billy Woods are some of the greatest writers these genre has ever produced
4 sure boldy close 3rd
🎯🎯🎯💯🙏🏼
@@vkjfv boldy? boldy james???
@@jojojustjoined1382 yes who else
Navy Blue great too
The beard provides +20 wisdom
Desus (KA) the best lyricist in music right now.
I don’t even know how it can get any better than this level of lyricism
Him and Roc Marci run things
Y'all never heard of cambatta?
@Yata Aesop Rock, suburban white boys gotta STFU when grown men are talking hiphop.
@@ArtSchoolParis Aesop and Ka are both great
Ka ain’t a rapper, he’s a poet
#wellBREADUCATED
Rap is Rhythm and Poetry after all.
@Bob Pragt indeed
Imagine if the airwaves globally played actual true hip hop like this? Imagine where our people would be as a generation. We'd be so far beyond what we are now.
@@WavyVaporizers this shit would have the average Trapper aceing the shit outta Harvard lol this is that you gotta Google this shit to understand like the old hip hop
Nobody can touch Ka. He's a league of his own. This album is beautiful
When you say "nobody", i think people take it lightly.
Every joint is like a movie. The God can paint pictures.
Brother. He is not a God, but he believes in God. (Muslim). Calling him a God goes against our religion. Stop abusing words, with the typical (sorry but this true) American need to exaggerate to the fullest. (words that got ruined for example : 'underrated' , 'succes', 'hatin' , etc). For someone that digs this wordsmith, you need to know the worth of words.
Stop idolising people..you dont have to kneel down to give praise to a brother.
my 2cents.
Peace.
@Bless no need to say it like that brother. It only will deter people form the Din..feel me? And create animosity.
Salaam ou haleikoum wr wb bro.
A wise man once said " I own the night, the heats my receipt" And I been hooked like a mofo ever since!
Hip-hop's great sage, the mighty Ka. No emcee does raw, unvarnished life with the gritty elegance that Ka does. Not a single.wasted.line.
Best lyricist I have ever heard in any genre
If that’s the case, then you haven’t heard much
@@azulsteel---4650 Name a lyricist and give an example that beats "My birth right like a Sumerian, made it out the belly with my cut like a Cesarean"
@@azulsteel---4650 Exactly
@@Spectre0799 I see it doesn't take much to impress you. SMH
@@azulsteel---4650 Maybe you don't understand the depth of that line. I'll show you the Genius annotation I wrote for it:
In this genius set of bars, Ka uses plenty of similes and plays on the word ‘birth.’
First of all, there is a metaphor on his escape from the hood lifestyle, comparing it to birth. He says that his ‘birth’ out of the hood was ‘right,’ and that he made it out of the ‘belly’ (the underbelly of society) with his ‘cut’ or his fair share of profit.
Next, he uses a double entendre on ‘my birth right’ with the compound word ‘birthright,’ meaning a position or item given to someone solely based on their lineage. This leads into the simile which references the ancient Sumerian Civilization, which laid the foundation for the rest of society. Sumer was the first monarchy in human history, so a child or relative would inherit the throne by birthright.
Also, the Sumerian Civilization were one of the first to invent a written form of language. Hence the “right/write” homonym
Finally, the double meaning of ‘belly’ and ‘cut’ becomes clear when he references a cesarean. More commonly known as c-sections, cesarean cuts are the secondary method of childbirth. They are typically used when one of these things happens during labor or when there is a general complication with the pregnancy. The process involves a sideways-c-shaped cut through the belly, specifically through the uterus, to release the baby.
Ka ‘s music ain’t for everybody you have to have a certain mindset to scratch the surface of his world…I play his videos on a projector in an all white room with the lights off
Ka with the grey beard is like a newly-emerged wise rap monk.
Ka is undeniably one of the finest writers in all of music. Id love to hear him spit with Black Thought one day. That would be a nuclear bomb of lyrics by 2 of the most intelligent people in hip hop.
I think everyone wants him on a Run the Jewels album too. He'd be good with Freddie Gibbs too.
@@joelwoods7149 What? Run The Jewels & Freddie Gibbs? Hardly.
@@BE-bk1tb K
Add roc and royce too and you are talking about a tectonic shift. Four Grand pillars to lift up the whole game.
@@joelwoods7149 Definitely. I'd love to hear him with Earl as well
KA makes me proud to be from Brownsville
Heard the first bar and now I'm going to bed. I ain't got time for this 😂. I'll be back in the morning
I have mad respect for this man because he does all of this as an independent artist and his videos are so minimalistic, and yet, filled with substance. Best word play I have ever heard out of an artist and he does it in such a simple way but it is always filled with jewels, gems and pearls. Not to mention the fact that he doesn't solely do this for money but because he loves craft and he has one of the most heroic day jobs ever as a firefighter (last I knew, the man keeps to himself like a recluse; I attain to reach that level). I very much look forward to listening to this album! Been anticipating hearing more Ka music for a while. 💪🏿
Truly the most consistently dope/sincere hip hop artist of all time.. iron works was good and everything after has been either great or a straight classic.. royce 5 9 was talkin bout every artist should have 1 self defining album, that's all ka releases.. deeply personal canvases.. this is more than music
This video and song have that gritty vibe that the "30 Keys" video had. Not gonna say shit about his brilliance because we're already in agreement
@@dirtporcelain 30 keys was my introduction and what got me hooked to his music
Learned something new
Everything he just said 100
Him and Roc Marciano man these gods are the truth. Peace and Love BK Fort Greene Projects salute. NYC...
Damn he be fighting himself. He is a fire fighter right?
Ka, you are a militant with peace as his ultimate goal.
I appreciate the sacrifices you've made. Not only for the craft but for the people.
Thank you for this.
Salute.
This man is the meaning of painting a picture With words he is literally Poetry at it’s finest idk why he don’t get the love he Deserves 🤯
His to abstract for most that’s the only reason he isn’t known as well as gresilda
"Some only light up, when they feel a mint (filament)"
Imagine leaving a thumbs down on a Ka joint. Smh.
Whoever it was is foreign to the war and the famine.
Needed this right now as a medicine!One of the best lyricists ever with great skills low profile mastermind wordplay invicible energy and great visual art!Long Live KA.Peace from the burning Greece 🇬🇷🔥
Από τους πιο δυνατούς mc στο underground και γενικά στην βιομηχανία.
Cops got us on a microscope to make sure we see cells ♨️♨️♨️♨️
my mans music is the embodiment of pain and suffering
I believe his wife makes the video's. Imagine doing what you love and have your wife included in that passion.
MashaAllah. Dope!
Can’t think of an emcee more deserving of acclaim and massive fan base since Doom or Rakim. I watched him say he did not want to do shows. But truthfully I would pay good money to see the master at work.
"The voice you never hear till it got sump'm to say......" I heard him say that in an interview once. My man is on a whole other level. This is poetry right here.... ✊🏽
“I notice the onus (on us) was on me…”
This dude is so ridiculously consistent, and yet I'm never disappointed when the annual Ka album arrives. I love the beard too.
That beard comment sus
@@GeraldGruenigMedia1 Shut up
Ka's music always makes me want to do three things: meditate, pick up a pen, and finally see NY.
He’s back
Ka coming with AOTY... that beard mad fly too
The beard makes the texts more holy
"cops got us under i microscope/ to make sure we see cells" BRO OUT THE GATE KA IS THE GREATEST LETS FUCKING GO
One of The greatest poets I’ve had the honor to listen to for the past 5 years
This here is something deeper than rap. KA is a true poet, a wordsmith; one of the last of a dying breed.
True! He continues to inspire multiple artist though including navy blue Akai solo and even Earl Sweatshirt. They got this covered whenever he decides to take a sabbatical or leave the game. Hip-hop is in very good hands currently it is just the media that drowns all of the good out.
This is that good 80 on the west side highway music … Blunt lit 🔥 … Shorty on her iG Zoned out coming back to Brooklyn 😎
This dude is incredible.. In a class of his own... In an era where originality and lyricism counts for nothing... He makes it count for something... Incredible single and an incredible album.. 👑 💯
Ma man been around. Natural elements in the 90’s. You can’t hear Ka, you have to listen to KA
Can’t lie this man music is like a movie
Always love the surprise of Ka's return. Peace Almighty!
Peace God does ka have knowledge of self
KA and KP are the some of the Last Brooklyn 🐐
This man has the best pen ever in the genre. Absolute GOAT! Top 5 D.O.A!
He's not T5DOA it's disrespectful
He's in a league of his own
I never really believed in Aliens till I heard his music
he's out of this world
Learned the word "Onus" today, thank you Ka!
"Did a few people Dirt, they Definitely Deserved it "
...
Simple line, but it hit me hard, thank you KA
Peace Aki/Kai/Ka from South Africa. You are by far the top lyricist I've encountered in all my 20+ years of listening to hip hop. I don't see how anyone can best you, especially with all things taken into account. This latest rendition is a gem, like everything else you've worked on, thank you.
Peace Aki is a dope song too! On the Night's Gambit album.
I can proudly say that 2021 is a Good year!
For real, for Hip-Hop it has been one hell of a year! The past 2 have been spectacular for Hip-Hop! Everybody that released a classic last year are releasing this year too! We still got that new Killah Priest coming Monday, Freddie Gibbs is about to drop soon, J Cole did, Nas did, Big Boi is about to, Young Thug is about to drop his best album yet, and so many more surprises in store!
How the hell did I miss this release bruh..... I'm mad but I'm happy that I'm here at last
Immaculate track, just immense, as always. In awe of this mans discography, his demeanor, no compromise way, no nonsense, all presence - all soul.
Hip hop's top philosopher is back
Not hating but KRS still here... but Ka nice!
"Check my genetics
It's all *FELON-CHOLY* "
That's the moment my jaw dropped, holy shit
Nah my sun got Tha kingly beard now iight then big fires lord 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💯
cant stop listening
This is one of the greatest Hip Hop tracks of all time!!! Ka is an absolute genius, the way he constructs these thoroughly thought processed concept albums are mind blowing!!🤯🤯And Hip Hop not even being his first job!!! What an icon!!! S/O to Ka for dedicating his life to saving ppl as a firefighter!! Saving ppl mentally and physically!!🔥🔥🔥
um how many times we listening to this shit. steady repeat son
Crazily incredible lyricists. Just close ya eyes and envision what’s being said. Damn Bro! You must’ve wrote this on a scaffold.
Jesus Christ. How come I’m just finding this gem. Incredible lyrics. You are a very good artist my bro
man spotify need dis
One of the greatest lyricists ever
Peace from California! ✌🏽
Safe to say Martyr gon be a word in the Album title.... Love the beard 🐐🙌🏿.. BIG fan from 🇳🇬💪🏿
It says it in the description.
'A Martyr's Reward'
Just saw it.. Thanks
Glad to see another Nigerian Bruver. Big ups man✊
same here bro. Fuck Buhari too
Real Rap pun intended... Ka is in a class by itself and himself - Marcianno crazy too
“I been to hull and back
Thats a sullen fact”
Shouted out a track in the ka and preservation album. Love this single, cant wait for the new album..
Holy shit I became a fan based on the first four bars!!! Wow.
KA da god of dis sound 🤟🥵🦾
I wouldn't say anyone has this sound maybe Danny? Haha the trumpet and trombone
This ain't rap music these are mental algorithms of this matrix we all reside in
Before listening, just wanted to say when I saw this and I looked down and it was uploaded 23 hours ago I quietly said to myself "whoa".
I wasn't sure he would do it again. I knew he could but I didn't think he would think we deserved it, or that another gem joint was necessary after Cain. For me, this album is gonna be like a sequel to perfection. Rare. Special occasion right here! Glasses high for A Martyrs Reward.
Exquisite beauty
can't tell you how good this dude is...
Ka is back!!!
Yes the champ is back.
One of the greatest to do it. Prophetic beard looking good
After one joint im declarin album of the year right here....str8 genius
This project is another underground classic!!!!!! Every Line he spits is a gem!! London locked in king!!!! 🖤✊🏿👊🏿
fam talk about bars.. super dope
To me, nobody who does this rap shit comes close. Something about Ka that's other-worldly man. Crazy happy and privileged that we're being blessed with this release just a year after the greatness that's DoC💰💰💰
Ka, the realest. Salute 🙏
Always an immediate purchase with KA!
KA the Invisible GOAT!
Always ill with it. Salute KA.
The best pen in the game is back!
Buy the album!!!! It is Poetry!!!!!!!!!!!
Anyone who says this isn’t good music doesn’t know what MUSIC is, this is mad poetic filled with bars that go over “rappers” heads
its mind melting how those who deliver actual messages through rap are often overlooked, i guess society favors hearing over listening smh
A true great. Total respect.
glad to be hearing new tracks
everything ka releases is dope its crazy
Ohhhhh! I was waiting KA is back!!!!
I was literally listening to your old music this morning and Wow 👏
what a day for hiphop, new Ka always elevates
Hood scholar, each word good as dollar.
Speaking and looming like the prophet you are! One of the wisest in the game. I would like to hear you and Killah Priest collab some day. Navy Blue always gives you props too. You have inspired a whole generation of artists including the aforementioned Navy Blue, Akai Solo and even Earl Sweatshirt. The G.O.A.T.!
This dude here is a 1of 1. Nobody does it like Ka and if they are they bit in’💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💯💯💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
The Legend has returned!
I’m just glad I’m not the only one to value this man’s pen game. It’s crazy how good he is
Legend 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
god bless you, love from chile
WOW! This is new level genuine greatness! Love this video self directed extra big ups for the outro of the great sage Simone. Subscribed. The Shunned!