A York musician has used his latest track to launch a furious attack on David Cameron and world leaders.
Rapper and grime artist Liam Kritikal Powers’ new song and video Long Live The Revolution calls on the people to stand up against lying politicians who cut benefits while accepting a ten per cent pay rise.
Warning: strong language
Other targets on the powerful track include tax-evading corporations and government cover ups.
The first lines hold nothing back:
The words u talk are blasphemous
Walk around thinking ur fabulous
Kritikal talked to us about the song, his inspiration and plans for the future.
‘Time to stand together’
What prompted you to write Long Live The Revolution?
The problem I see is that the ‘mainstream’ media often tend to sweep a lot of things under the rug and try to hide things from the general public.
I feel that the people have the right to understand what is happening in the world and not shy away from the truth.
What is it about the government that generated such anger in you?
Homeless spikes, NHS cuts, taxes, the list goes on and on.
David Cameron has lied to the people many times, but has a way with words which he uses to try justify every negative action which is made.
‘I want to represent real people, real struggle, real life’
What’s the answer?
I can’t rely on the people who are running the country, I don’t feel safe knowing they are the decision makers.
What should people do?
I want the world to understand that the people are far more powerful than the government and that by standing together we can try to enforce positive changes instead of feeling suffocated by people which think they have all the power in the world.
You also use the song to stand behind the people of Greece.
I believe the rest of the world should use their passion and drive to stand together and stand up for their rights.
Why are you giving the song away?
What next for you?
Once I release my EP I plan on setting up a small tour in the UK and a couple of dates over seas to spread the message even further.
Believe the dream and achieve.
This guy is really confused about things plus it’s just not good.
Forgetting the politics, this is one of the most embarrassing tracks I’ve heard for a while. Stuff like this gives UK hip-hop and rap a bad name. Bedroom rapper at best and this is American influenced and unoriginal. I genuinely love rap and the UK scene, so was disapointed to hear this.
@ general degenerate : sorry for late reply. it’s interesting that you describe yourself as a “pleb”. I certainly wouldn’t have said that. You seem to think my comment was aimed squarely at yourself and or felt the need to reply on behalf of somebody else. Bless. I think you should take matters in hand (as I no doubt you do on a regular basis) and release some of that pent up testosterone you are packing. If it increased your “self worth” and made you “peak” by being a self appointed spokesperson for somebody else then your life must be sadly lacking somewhere. Perhaps if you were to start using your name that your parents gave to you instead of hiding behind a nondescript alias, then your self worth may just increase somewhat
Hey Jen, my name is Lucas and I just wanted to know if you had any opinions on the matter yourself and it seems you don’t. Given that you told this guy to research his material I thought you would have something to contribute. You seemed to have missed the point that my post was a parody of yours. Many Thanks.
@ Jen, thank you so much for educating us poor plebs with your vastly superior debating skills. I also often find that hypocrisy, baseless assumptions regarding peoples educations and a flagrant disregard to substantiate any kind of structured argument myself are key to reinforcing my own misplaced illusions of intelligence and self importance. Perhaps you could enlighten us as to the real reasons behind Europe’s current financial predicament. My spider sense is tingling and suggests a response lacking corporate greed, lack of regulation, the interconnected nature of global markets, the cyclical nature of capitalist economies, the fact that corporations and individuals do not pay enough tax to fund public services or that the majority of governments are largely unrepresentative of the majority of their constituents. You will have to forgive me for being a hypocrite and making assumptions, it is what we do isn’t it. Boy if my sense of self worth hasn’t just peaked at level 9,999, its been a good day.
Thanks Liam, it’s about time the people of this country stood up for their rights. Most people are blinded by media propaganda driven by politicians to justify their harsher and harsher cuts. This government wants to keep the working man down, making it harder for the poor to go to university to better themselves, selling banks off for peanuts to their millionaire buddies, banks that we the taxpayers had bailed out. It’s a disgrace, just like in Greece, we all need to stand up together and say no, turning man against man they way this government has done is just damaging society and is helping them to get their own way!
Pretty sure everyone is entitled to their opinions. Even if it slightly opens eyes and makes people look closer at what is going on that is good. Ignore the hate as these government loving saps don’t know what’s coming to them
Think some people need to wake up.and smell the coffee cz everything he says on the track is the true and about time somebody told this country about this corrupt government and what this country is like big respect from NFSE
I stand with John. I doubt there is any real knowledge of politics nor policies, let alone why they are needed. For anyone to gain an ounce credibility should they decide to talk on a given topic, they need to know and understand it. Do you know why Europe is in such financial crisis? Research is everything. When asked “What’s the answer?” and “what should people do?” , the given response was vague and confusing at best. And as for the comment of Mr Tulip, I am guessing he needed parental permission to use the Internet as I’ve seen 9yr olds with more impressive debating skill. C’mon boys, educate yourselves for goodness sakes. Being in the music industry myself, I wish you luck and success some day
Excellent rebuttal there John, as fastidiously formed as I’m sure you’re capable.
Rebel without a clue
Shut up ya chubby tory
Thanks for the view John. Much love