Just listening how quiet everyone was, nobody interrupting him, nobody jumping in while he’s telling a story says a lot. When Rakim is talking, you listen.
This is one of the most fulfilling interviews I've ever heard - like leaving a conversation feeling full. No buffoonery, just love and respect for a Black man who is truly an Elder in the community. Such a prolific artist, great mind, almighty soul... Peace
Terence Drakes you are so on point and I was feeling and thinking the same thing. Personally I’m having a rough time here at work today and I watched this and I fill fulfilled.
This man is not in my top 5 of all time. He's the REASON a top 5 of all time in hip hop music even exists! He's the god mc, you don't put a god in a top 5.
G Rap is my favorite and of course Rakim is in his top list. My guess is that Rakim is in all my favorite rappers favorite rappers lists. My favorites of all time is (without any order) Rakim, Kool G Rap, Melle Mel, Nas, Prodigy, Jadakiss, Big Pun, AZ, Redman, Ghost and Reakwon, Lauren Hill and Roxanne Shante.
The reason this interview was so good is because Rakim demands respect and Charlamagne Angela and DJ Envy gave it to him. I'm buying the book today. #APDTA
Yeah... And, that’s rare for these three... Especially, Charlamagne the nob... Mr A.D.H.D... He’s extremely laid back & no-doubt in the flesh, his energy most likely effects others & calms them....
Because when he talks he has something to say, he never played himself out! Like they eluded to in the beginning he was very mysterious. Rakim the God! Spppt the goat for realz
I take seven emcees put ’em in a line And add seven more brothers who think they can rhyme Well, it’ll take seven more before I go for mine Now that’s twenty-one emcees ate up at the same time. RAKIM
The fact that he ran with some of the realist gangstas in Brooklyn but never mentioned names, never glorified the lifestyle shows how different times were back then. Real gangstas steered you away from the lifestyle.
He did shout out Killer Ben in Fort greene but i hear what you're saying. Dudes use street connections for street cred but he had so much respect that he left all that gangsta shit out... and was still the most hardcore rapper out. In that generation we didn't glorify bad activites we kept it hush cause we wanted our elders to respect us more than we wanted the youth to respect us
Gangstas don't really exist. Theres two types of people in the street. 1. There are guys who do things for money, but it's really not them. Their plan is to get paid and get out, but sometimes they get shot or locked up/caught up. Outside of getting caught up, they don't want their activities known. Sure they do things people consider gangster, but it's not really who they are. It'sa means to an end. And 2. Is guys who emulate the first group and mimic something that's not them, but they want to be "known" as gangstas. They are real flashy and trying to be seenas something they're not for a reputation. Neither is really a gangster, both will do things square people consider gangster and get labeled as something they're not, but they each have different motivations.
Rich B the thing is , only a few people actually knew who Ben was. If you wasn’t in the life you had no idea. I gained a newfound respect for the R after this interview.
I'm glad you had Rakim on the show. He's one of the most down to earth brother's outside of entertainment I had the opportunity meeting back in the day. ICE-T and his entourage were doing a concert in North Carolina, with Dougie Fresh, KRS One, and Eric- B and Rakim. After the show, I stood in the parking lot and saw Rakim walking with his people... I said Peace God to him, and He stopped, and turned to me and greeted me with the mathematics on the spot... He took the time to build with me on degrees and I knew then that he's one of the nicest , realest brother's you'll ever wanna meet. Peace to you Rakim, and to the Breakfast Club. Great interview.
@@nzgkilla degrees deal with supreme mathematics aka knowledge of self different levels but the same body of knowledge.you can write your own degrees of knowledge once you master your 120 which getting to highest level.
Real OG I grew up in the 80s hip hop was so dope and fresh back then. Ra was a true lyricist. The fact that he didn't want to glorify his street life speaks volumes. He was always conscious of the power of music.
Confidence, humility, talent, craft, consciousness, morality, and taste. The man is a class act. Top innovator, deep, impactful lyricist, with smooth conversational delivery, and effortless flow that speaks directly to the audience. Not to mention all those unforgettable beats he created. Love you, Rakim, and Breakfast Club for this amazing interview with the Best Of All Time.
Kids, do yall realize we're witnessing greatness in the flesh right here? This is your favorite rapper's favorite rapper's favorite rapper.......... The God Rakim Allah!
The type of lyrics he was spitting in the 80's was before his time and separated him from the other party rappers that was rapping simple rhymes and party songs. Rakim is one of the if not the pioneer of lyrical rap.
... There were a few lyrical mcs before him. But if I'm not mistaken, wasn't he the one that switched rap from being just breakbeat samples and loops to being more musical?
Melle Mel who Rakim studied is the Pioneer of Lyrical rap. He invented the term emcees (not M.C.) also. Kool Moe Dee is also a pioneer of word play and flows, he invented super fast rhyming and thesaurus heavy words. Grandmaster Caz is a lyrical pioneer on the story telling, clever word play, humorous hard core style of rapping. They all had songs before 82 out. They all were rhyming in the 70s. Rakim is the extension of them and he admits that.
I just got goose bumps and teary eyed. Paid and full was the first rap album i ever heard at 5 years old. He didnt curse so i had free reign to listen to it at any time and moms didnt complain. Rakim is the greatest rapper of all times. He is aaaaallllll this rappers father. He even taught us knowledge of self.
I didnt grow up on hip hop. I grew up on gospel. So I heard his music unbiased with fresh ears. I was introduced to Paid in Full at 18 by my then girlfriend from New York nearly 20 years after it came out....and needless to say I BINGED his music. Still sounded fresh and novel to me then. This man needs to be wrapped in bubble wrap and preserved. 51 years old...we all still get excited to see this man being interviewed over 30 years later on one of the biggest platforms in the world. This, kids, is longevity and music with substance and stay power. 🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐
@subzero3639 The Bible teaches that God is holy, just, merciful, gracious, loving, and sole creator(Genesis 1:1, Psalm 24:1). The Bible also teaches that man is born with a dreadful sin nature(Psalm 51:5, Ephesians 2:3) and transgressed God's law(Romans 3:23). Since God is the righteous judge, He will punish sinners according to His eternal standard. According to God's word, that punishment is an eternal,physical, and conscious torment(Daniel 12:2,Matthew 25:41, Matthew 3:12, Revelations 14:10-11, Revelations 20:10) in Hell-separated forever from the goodness of God. The good news is that God sent His only Son, Jesus Christ who is equally eternal(John 1:1) and equal in rank and importance(John 5:18, John 10:30) to the Father and the Holy Spirit and born of a virgin to be the means for escape from the domain of darkness and wrath of God for those who repent and believe the gospel. Jesus lived a sinless life and voluntarily and lovingly died on the cross by taking upon Himself our sin and the wrath of God that His elect deserve. Jesus was buried and resurrected(1 Corinthians 15:1-5) on the third day from the grave- demonstrating His power over sin and death and is seated at the right hand of the Father (Ephesians 1:20-23). Your good works or deeds of the Law are not sufficient. Jesus who is fully God and fully man is the complete and perfect sacrifice. It is not grace plus merit, faith plus works, or even Christ plus unrighteous man that will justify the sinner. As a vile wretch, you can be be justified(declared right before God) by only free grace alone, through faith alone and in Christ alone(Romans 3:28, Ephesians 2:8-9). Will you repent(a change of mind that results in the abandonment of sin and turning to the Lord Jesus Christ) and trust in this unchanging Gospel(Mark 1:15) or will you remain an enemy of God?
@@lilmayoarea5296 The Bible teaches that God is holy, just, merciful, gracious, loving, and sole creator(Genesis 1:1, Psalm 24:1). The Bible also teaches that man is born with a dreadful sin nature(Psalm 51:5, Ephesians 2:3) and transgressed God's law(Romans 3:23). Since God is the righteous judge, He will punish sinners according to His eternal standard. According to God's word, that punishment is an eternal,physical, and conscious torment(Daniel 12:2,Matthew 25:41, Matthew 3:12, Revelations 14:10-11, Revelations 20:10) in Hell-separated forever from the goodness of God. The good news is that God sent His only Son, Jesus Christ who is equally eternal(John 1:1) and equal in rank and importance(John 5:18, John 10:30) to the Father and the Holy Spirit and born of a virgin to be the means for escape from the domain of darkness and wrath of God for those who repent and believe the gospel. Jesus lived a sinless life and voluntarily and lovingly died on the cross by taking upon Himself our sin and the wrath of God that His elect deserve. Jesus was buried and resurrected(1 Corinthians 15:1-5) on the third day from the grave- demonstrating His power over sin and death and is seated at the right hand of the Father (Ephesians 1:20-23). Your good works or deeds of the Law are not sufficient. Jesus who is fully God and fully man is the complete and perfect sacrifice. It is not grace plus merit, faith plus works, or even Christ plus unrighteous man that will justify the sinner. As a vile wretch, you can be be justified(declared right before God) by only free grace alone, through faith alone and in Christ alone(Romans 3:28, Ephesians 2:8-9). Will you repent(a change of mind that results in the abandonment of sin and turning to the Lord Jesus Christ) and trust in this unchanging Gospel(Mark 1:15) or will you remain an enemy of God?
They have no clue today... Rakim was that dude....AND all of hip hop in the 80s and 90s. I also respect Ra for being respectful and not cussin' every 2 secs.
I remember my brother bought the Paid n Full album in1986. That album completely changed the game. Rakim represented the art form of lyricism at the highest level.
@J Crash Yea man..that stuff was something else. (and still is) It does make me proud that on-line, there were a few 15yr olds who reviewed some old-school stuff and were totally floored at what they heard, unlike this trash today.
When Rakim started spittin those bars he removed about Kane. I had the "nasty stink" face and said WHOO! Right along with the Breakfast Club. Lol! To have rhymes from the 80's that still resonate like that, is a testament to his genius!
WOW THERE IS SOMETHING TO BE SAID WHEN THE GREATEST LYRICIST AKA GOD MC SAYS HE WROTE THE ILLEST RYHMES WITHOUT ALOT OF CURSING & SAYS HE DID SO BC HE KNEW MOMS & POPS WAS LISTENING & HE KNEW THAT THEY WOULD BE HIS BIGGEST FANS, ALL THE WHILE MAKING TIMELESS STREET WISE CLASSIC HIP HOP ROYALTY!!! TRUE ARTIST WITH INTEGRITY & CHARACTER THAT CAME THRU IN THE MUSIC!!! [999]
Rakim...the man who changed the flow up when emcees were still rhymin' one syllable words (cat,bat,hat,dog,hog,frog). He came about and started rhymin' multi syllable word. "Write a rhyme in graffiti and,every show you see me in / Deep concentration,cause I'm no comedian". Case close.
I remember when I met him after a show we had to wait a few minutes because he was on his knees praying after his show I think that was dope!! Hip hop Legend!
The Brotha is a Living Legend...We need to Celebrate him while he can still smell the roses, The God's contribution to Hip Hop literally speak for themselves!! #SALUTE ✊🏿✊🏿
For some foolish reason the masses love to praise the fallen when they should be doin’ it while they are living. This dude is hip hop personified but yet folks are still sleepin’!
You can tell he's got so much respect for others and the respect comes back to him with the way he effortlessly says "Yes Sir". Respect sure is reciprocal.
Rakim is near-universally acknowledged as one of the greatest MCs - perhaps the greatest of all time within the hip-hop community. Definitely one of the G.O.A.Ts.
He Expressed Profanity On This Interview Tho😏 I Can Rhyme🎤 Without Cussin Myself👇🏾 th-cam.com/video/aTA6FFGPGHc/w-d-xo.html Even When I'm Having A Conversation Wit Some1😌
This man has class, ruggedness, and more manliness than most of the rappers out there. If he is less than number 1 on your list..... Check your list again. Thank you Rakim.
The greatest M.C. ever. He changed the flow of mcing. He was hardcore gangster without rapping about it. Never knew about him and krs1. Great interview.
This is the foundation of my love for hip hop. Before Jay-Z, before Nas, Biggie, Tupac, before Fabolous, Before Andre 3000, Before all my MC’s. This man music made me understand not just the music but the culture! Much respect to Rakim!!!
BEST MC EVER. Period. Anyone who questions, go listen to the catalog. Flow, delivery, style, word choice, and knowledge. To many quotables to name. No damn comparison.
RAKIM is easily the greatest EMCEE I’ve ever heard. His rhyme schemes, cadence, demeanor, knowledge, that quiet rage and energy made him seem like he was way older than his age when he first came out. I was a senior in high school when Paid in Full dropped, I wore that tape out, had to keep rewinding in amazement. I lost count of how many times I bought that album. Like Ra said “RAP is Rhythm and Poetry!” And this Brother is in my opinion, the greatest Poet to ever bless the Mic.
I like how he said “excuse me” after saying shit. One of the most incredible things about his Rap career; is he made an entire career without cursing or saying the n word at all.
If you're a true Rakim historian you would know that EVERY major artist since his time has LITERALLY took a bar from him. From Eminem to Nas to Snoop to Jay Z. LITERALLY. When you break down rhyme patterns he birthed complex rhyme styles like MJ birthed fadeaways and low post pivot moves for guards. "They strain to sling slang, I'm trained to bring game, The way that I arranged, Been regained by King James" "Go to practice with tactics when the track hits...theatrics." Rakim
Hands down....This man is theee G.O.A.T!! "I'll take 7 mc's put 'em in a line and add 7 more brothas who think they can rhyme....well it'll take 7 more before I go for mine now that's 21 MC's ate up at the same time"
"I Ain't No Joke" one of my favorites. One of the first rappers that just talked to you instead of yellin (that's what made him different), and lyrically insane
@@javinova2091 man shut up.. dude said nothing wrong and you don't know what the hell this man listens too... you probably listen too Lil Pump.. how about that??🤔🤔🤔🤔
Rakim has always been my favorite rapper and now he is also one of my favorite people! I so appreciate how he thinks and presents himself. He is such a man of morals and principals. Rakim is Hip Hop. Thank you Breakfast Club and especially Thank you, Rakim, for providing me with such joy and self-confidence through your music!!
It's crazy to think that Rakim went from "I ain't no Joke" to "Who is God?" Not because one song is better than the other, but b/c both songs are so different stylistically and lyrically! It's the mark of a true lyricist to continue growing throughout the yrs!
Rap History: That's the difference between the uniqueness of talent and skill back in the day versus now. Those guys found their style from within. Nowadays, everybody bite off of everybody else, then don't wanna show respect or give credit to those who came before!!! Appreciate your history and honor the greats!!!
Even though his vocal delivery is laid back Rah and Eric B brought energy to hip hop, a bolt of lightning! They are and STILL hip hop!! One of the 🐐's!!
“Thought I was a donut 🍩 you tried to glaze me”.Everyone knows when this song came on , crowds went crazy at block parties as soon as the first beat came on.... legend for real who changed the rap game.
This interview gave me a whole new appreciation for Rakim. I came up with late 90s rap, Tupac, Biggie, Ice-T, Master P and such. Rakim was ancient history to me. But man, this guy is a real dude. A real man. He already gets appreciation but I still feel he deserves more.
![Rakim & J.PERIOD Present The Live Mixtape: God MC Edition [Part Three: Rakim Remixed]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/QmDpy0XAtW0/mqdefault.jpg)
The fact that all 3 of them just sat in silence listening to the God showed how much respect Rakim holds.
Right💯💯💯🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤
FACT
Give him is rose while he’s here ... he’s should do supm with jcole
Closest I've ever heard to Charlamaine to just STFU and respect who is in the room.
That's a building block of rap. Rakim paved the way for anybody that call themselves hardcore
"I start to think then I sink into the paper like I was ink, when I'm writing I'm trapped in between the lines I escape when I finish a rhyme." Rakim
That Guy my favorite verse!!
I wish there was an ugly face emoji
God MC!
Barz
His word play is crazy af.
Just listening how quiet everyone was, nobody interrupting him, nobody jumping in while he’s telling a story says a lot. When Rakim is talking, you listen.
I noticed that from the beginning. Very respected man
The dude next too envy kept dosing off
@@FireStarter2.0 Nah, it's "to" and "dozing". You're welcome, my man.
@@el.aye.bee.4477 thanks bro I’m glad you corrected me all these years i spelled it like that!!!!!
@@FireStarter2.0 No problem, man. "Each one, teach one."
At 51 and still talking about his parents and the morals they instilled in him? The sure brought him up good. Amazing.
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It's reflected in his work too.
Real talk
That's that Old School RESPECT for the elders!
I’m jet
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This is one of the most fulfilling interviews I've ever heard - like leaving a conversation feeling full. No buffoonery, just love and respect for a Black man who is truly an Elder in the community. Such a prolific artist, great mind, almighty soul... Peace
Go to Red Music Academy website. He did a better interview with Chairman Mao.
Terence Drakes you are so on point and I was feeling and thinking the same thing. Personally I’m having a rough time here at work today and I watched this and I fill fulfilled.
Facts.
GOD MC
This man is not in my top 5 of all time. He's the REASON a top 5 of all time in hip hop music even exists! He's the god mc, you don't put a god in a top 5.
Speak on it!
thats right!
OMG 💣
Word.
On God Bro💯💯
When Rakim came out he changed rap music forever.
#SuperFacts
Forever.
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KP Kev the Poet right
Rakim and big daddy kane
This dude is a legend. He's your favorite rapper's, favorite rapper.
mf doom: am i a joke to u?
Epik Hell Sword jokes on who, me?
G Rap is my favorite and of course Rakim is in his top list. My guess is that Rakim is in all my favorite rappers favorite rappers lists. My favorites of all time is (without any order) Rakim, Kool G Rap, Melle Mel, Nas, Prodigy, Jadakiss, Big Pun, AZ, Redman, Ghost and Reakwon, Lauren Hill and Roxanne Shante.
That’s MF DOOM
FACTS!
This is an example of how important it is to keep the black family together. Legends are made.
Agreed...Best comment here so far 💯
@@atnederle thanks my brother. It makes sense why the powers that be do everything to keep black men in jail or dead
Rebuild the family by rebuilding the man
@@trickers24 💯 TRUTH
Say word
I’m 44....this is my era, my moment to reminisce over my childhood...Thank you for this. Only the foolish could ever press the dislike button.
Giiirrrrrllll...that 80's era was THEEE best!
Mimi Alvarez living Icon
Same here . I'm 44 from Long Island . I'm so proud of the Breakfast Club . They gave a great interview, all tree of them .
Bishh plzzz
I'm 44 as well and I was fortunate enough to witness the golden age of hip hop.
I love how Rakim has so much respect for his parents and family. He is a standup dude!
I took that to heart aswell my parents wrapped me from birth...
Mario Arnold Great interview!!👌🏾
The real king of newyork g
The reason this interview was so good is because Rakim demands respect and Charlamagne Angela and DJ Envy gave it to him. I'm buying the book today. #APDTA
Charlemagne will not play with Rakim
He didn't demand shit, he's just low energy, u think they gonna wild out when he be like that? 🤦🏾♂️
@@antonkjellman1960 he's full of energy but u can't feel it, you're the kind of guy who get hyped for nonsense.
@@alexandertye3244 nope he just doesn't have pondus
@@antonkjellman1960 pondus? And energy isn’t always someone jumping off the walls, it’s a feeling.
“Greatness is not measured by what a man accomplishes, but by the opposition he has overcome to reach his goals.”
This quote is legendary
Beg to differ. Waiting for the world to end - Rakim
The oppostion Rakim faced, competitive wise was in the Self Destruction video>>>KRS and Kane
This man said he didn’t think he was interesting enough...man you’re Rakim...you are hip hop.
sharkkeeper01 PREACH!!
Point....blank......period
Facts bruh!
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GOD MC! The godfather!
Notice how no one is interrupting Rakim while he speaks *#RESPECT*
Yeah... And, that’s rare for these three... Especially, Charlamagne the nob... Mr A.D.H.D... He’s extremely laid back & no-doubt in the flesh, his energy most likely effects others & calms them....
Hus voice is intoxicating.. I can't stop listening and I never want it to end.😇
Because when he talks he has something to say, he never played himself out! Like they eluded to in the beginning he was very mysterious. Rakim the God! Spppt the goat for realz
Vlad need to take notes on that kind of respect
@@RockerT1000 tf u mean? Vlad interrupts people after asking a question? Doubt it
Every New York artist has taken a page from this man's book. He's your favorite rapper's favorite rapper.
Treyvon Thompson
Like the way u put that 🙌🏿
Facts
I definitely have
FENDI FACTS
Treyvon Thompson not really
I take seven emcees put ’em in a line And add seven more brothers who think they can rhyme Well, it’ll take seven more before I go for mine Now that’s twenty-one emcees ate up at the same time. RAKIM
Respect from South Africa
God MC
Yes brother preach.
Nas tried to duplicate this ...
2 out of the 7 he was talking abt would have crushed him back then.
The fact that he ran with some of the realist gangstas in Brooklyn but never mentioned names, never glorified the lifestyle shows how different times were back then. Real gangstas steered you away from the lifestyle.
He did shout out Killer Ben in Fort greene but i hear what you're saying. Dudes use street connections for street cred but he had so much respect that he left all that gangsta shit out... and was still the most hardcore rapper out. In that generation we didn't glorify bad activites we kept it hush cause we wanted our elders to respect us more than we wanted the youth to respect us
Gangstas don't really exist. Theres two types of people in the street. 1. There are guys who do things for money, but it's really not them. Their plan is to get paid and get out, but sometimes they get shot or locked up/caught up. Outside of getting caught up, they don't want their activities known. Sure they do things people consider gangster, but it's not really who they are. It'sa means to an end. And 2. Is guys who emulate the first group and mimic something that's not them, but they want to be "known" as gangstas. They are real flashy and trying to be seenas something they're not for a reputation. Neither is really a gangster, both will do things square people consider gangster and get labeled as something they're not, but they each have different motivations.
Seeking truth only. You just said a bunch of nothing.... And you obviously don’t have a clue about the 80’s Brooklyn.
Rich B the thing is , only a few people actually knew who Ben was. If you wasn’t in the life you had no idea. I gained a newfound respect for the R after this interview.
Real Gangster not let Kids run wild You Had earn Ranks just because you're Rapper and Famous dont mean you call the Shots.
I'm glad you had Rakim on the show. He's one of the most down to earth brother's outside of entertainment I had the opportunity meeting back in the day. ICE-T and his entourage were doing a concert in North Carolina, with Dougie Fresh, KRS One, and Eric- B and Rakim. After the show, I stood in the parking lot and saw Rakim walking with his people... I said Peace God to him, and He stopped, and turned to me and greeted me with the mathematics on the spot... He took the time to build with me on degrees and I knew then that he's one of the nicest , realest brother's you'll ever wanna meet. Peace to you Rakim, and to the Breakfast Club. Great interview.
Exactly I met him in 88" in NC on elevator 48min I neva forget🤔
I mer him in Charlotte NC" 88 "best 48 min of my lifetime so humble!
Ice t and raking sheet man legends
What does bulding degrees mean?
@@nzgkilla degrees deal with supreme mathematics aka knowledge of self different levels but the same body of knowledge.you can write your own degrees of knowledge once you master your 120 which getting to highest level.
He seems so patient and peaceful love his overall being
Facts
The real m the brother is full of wisdom just from his demeanour
Rakim is the realest dude that they’ve ever had on this show.
Next to Farrakhan......
Shenyae T I agree ☝️ love Ra
@@djprofittv9435 Farrakhan is a c55n
@@theblacksectorinvestor130 how so?
@@djprofittv9435 Do your research. Search "Dr. John Henrik Clarke - Exposing Farrakhan & Mandela"
Real OG I grew up in the 80s hip hop was so dope and fresh back then. Ra was a true lyricist. The fact that he didn't want to glorify his street life speaks volumes. He was always conscious of the power of music.
Was also the crack era and 4 of the New York boroughs were still in ruins
No matter who your favourite rapper is, Rakim inspired them. Game changer and hip-hop connoisseur
Hip-Hop will never be like it was when Rakim and Kane were top of the game! Salute those brothers...
Lil Riggs Duh
Rakim quotable:
🔥🔥 “How can I keep my composure, when all sorts of thoughts fought for exposure”🔥🔥
“Timeless, so age don't count in the booth When your flow stay submerged in the fountain of youth”
Hell yeah
T Carter my favourite bar of all time
I just posted this on a clip from his interview with Wendy Williams. Classic line!
Crazy
CLASSIC👑👑👑👑👑👑👑
Confidence, humility, talent, craft, consciousness, morality, and taste. The man is a class act. Top innovator, deep, impactful lyricist, with smooth conversational delivery, and effortless flow that speaks directly to the audience. Not to mention all those unforgettable beats he created. Love you, Rakim, and Breakfast Club for this amazing interview with the Best Of All Time.
Most don't know he made those fire beats
This dude just said he did 85% of the production on his albums!!!!!
Didn't think it was possible, but I gained even MORE respect for the God.
It's not surprising if you know he DJ's as good or better than Eric B
Rakim is Strength, Wisdom, and Art. One of Hip-Hops greatest sages.
Greatly worded
Some people may not listen to this interview but they’re fav rappers fav rapper will be paying attention to this...
I think a lot of ppl will pay attention to this. Rakim is respected
@@alinjo4421 Facts
Facts G 💯
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@@millenab2980 You mean Nipsey reminds you of him. Rakim is way older than Nipsey, whole diff generation.
He got that old school NY accent 🗽. They don’t make em like this anymore.
I love it so sexy!!
Right 🤩
word is bond
charlita25 dead ass ma they don’t 😥
Word to god hon
Kids, do yall realize we're witnessing greatness in the flesh right here? This is your favorite rapper's favorite rapper's favorite rapper.......... The God Rakim Allah!
The god only got thousand views but they sit and watch a rainbow head dude smh
The type of lyrics he was spitting in the 80's was before his time and separated him from the other party rappers that was rapping simple rhymes and party songs. Rakim is one of the if not the pioneer of lyrical rap.
facts he was ahead of his time!!! one of a few rappers from the 80s that still gets mentioned in top 10 rappers of all time lists
"Follow the leader" already set his name in stone and that was in 1988 before the 90's lyrical rap mecca scene hit.
... There were a few lyrical mcs before him. But if I'm not mistaken, wasn't he the one that switched rap from being just breakbeat samples and loops to being more musical?
Melle Mel who Rakim studied is the Pioneer of Lyrical rap. He invented the term emcees (not M.C.) also. Kool Moe Dee is also a pioneer of word play and flows, he invented super fast rhyming and thesaurus heavy words. Grandmaster Caz is a lyrical pioneer on the story telling, clever word play, humorous hard core style of rapping. They all had songs before 82 out. They all were rhyming in the 70s. Rakim is the extension of them and he admits that.
Rakim is not the pioneer of lyrical rap. You have to go to Grandmaster Caz,Melle Mel and MOE Dee. Also lyrics was always at the forefront of emceeing
I just got goose bumps and teary eyed. Paid and full was the first rap album i ever heard at 5 years old. He didnt curse so i had free reign to listen to it at any time and moms didnt complain. Rakim is the greatest rapper of all times. He is aaaaallllll this rappers father. He even taught us knowledge of self.
How can he be the "greatest", he can't even battle..
@@lexxdiamondz because he lets the rhythm hit em
I cried
"Don't have to blow twenty thou' to get to know honey's style
Show her the town, steal her heart, no money down"
Book of song of Solomon is always grand Central Park
Superior
Hardcore
I was just listening to that
Classic
When I be on the mic
I didnt grow up on hip hop. I grew up on gospel. So I heard his music unbiased with fresh ears. I was introduced to Paid in Full at 18 by my then girlfriend from New York nearly 20 years after it came out....and needless to say I BINGED his music. Still sounded fresh and novel to me then. This man needs to be wrapped in bubble wrap and preserved.
51 years old...we all still get excited to see this man being interviewed over 30 years later on one of the biggest platforms in the world. This, kids, is longevity and music with substance and stay power.
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Damn nigga how old is you 120?
@subzero3639 The Bible teaches that God is holy, just, merciful, gracious, loving, and sole creator(Genesis 1:1, Psalm 24:1). The Bible also teaches that man is born with a dreadful sin nature(Psalm 51:5, Ephesians 2:3) and transgressed God's law(Romans 3:23). Since God is the righteous judge, He will punish sinners according to His eternal standard. According to God's word, that punishment is an eternal,physical, and conscious torment(Daniel 12:2,Matthew 25:41, Matthew 3:12, Revelations 14:10-11, Revelations 20:10) in Hell-separated forever from the goodness of God. The good news is that God sent His only Son, Jesus Christ who is equally eternal(John 1:1) and equal in rank and importance(John 5:18, John 10:30) to the Father and the Holy Spirit and born of a virgin to be the means for escape from the domain of darkness and wrath of God for those who repent and believe the gospel. Jesus lived a sinless life and voluntarily and lovingly died on the cross by taking upon Himself our sin and the wrath of God that His elect deserve. Jesus was buried and resurrected(1 Corinthians 15:1-5) on the third day from the grave- demonstrating His power over sin and death and is seated at the right hand of the Father (Ephesians 1:20-23). Your good works or deeds of the Law are not sufficient. Jesus who is fully God and fully man is the complete and perfect sacrifice. It is not grace plus merit, faith plus works, or even Christ plus unrighteous man that will justify the sinner. As a vile wretch, you can be be justified(declared right before God) by only free grace alone, through faith alone and in Christ alone(Romans 3:28, Ephesians 2:8-9). Will you repent(a change of mind that results in the abandonment of sin and turning to the Lord Jesus Christ) and trust in this unchanging Gospel(Mark 1:15) or will you remain an enemy of God?
@@lilmayoarea5296 The Bible teaches that God is holy, just, merciful, gracious, loving, and sole creator(Genesis 1:1, Psalm 24:1). The Bible also teaches that man is born with a dreadful sin nature(Psalm 51:5, Ephesians 2:3) and transgressed God's law(Romans 3:23). Since God is the righteous judge, He will punish sinners according to His eternal standard. According to God's word, that punishment is an eternal,physical, and conscious torment(Daniel 12:2,Matthew 25:41, Matthew 3:12, Revelations 14:10-11, Revelations 20:10) in Hell-separated forever from the goodness of God. The good news is that God sent His only Son, Jesus Christ who is equally eternal(John 1:1) and equal in rank and importance(John 5:18, John 10:30) to the Father and the Holy Spirit and born of a virgin to be the means for escape from the domain of darkness and wrath of God for those who repent and believe the gospel. Jesus lived a sinless life and voluntarily and lovingly died on the cross by taking upon Himself our sin and the wrath of God that His elect deserve. Jesus was buried and resurrected(1 Corinthians 15:1-5) on the third day from the grave- demonstrating His power over sin and death and is seated at the right hand of the Father (Ephesians 1:20-23). Your good works or deeds of the Law are not sufficient. Jesus who is fully God and fully man is the complete and perfect sacrifice. It is not grace plus merit, faith plus works, or even Christ plus unrighteous man that will justify the sinner. As a vile wretch, you can be be justified(declared right before God) by only free grace alone, through faith alone and in Christ alone(Romans 3:28, Ephesians 2:8-9). Will you repent(a change of mind that results in the abandonment of sin and turning to the Lord Jesus Christ) and trust in this unchanging Gospel(Mark 1:15) or will you remain an enemy of God?
@@Mark-qd6ub Why did you post this?
@@sheresejames-grow1779 Mark 16:15
This dude alone made dozens of dudes millionaires. Changed the rap game. Changed the world. Crazy!
One of the greatest MC’s of all time. Changed the game word up!
that's like saying he made Jay Z a billionaire just because he influenced him. You can't really say that but he definitely changed the rap game
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damn right...
Both him and Big Daddy Kane!
Even in this interview, Rakim is a story teller. This was an absolute treat for me. LEGEND in the game.
“My name is Rakim Allah, and R and A stands for "Ra"
Switch it around, it still comes out "R"
Just absolute badass.
"I'm the R, the A, to the K I M (I am), if I wasn't, then why would I say" I-M (I'm, I AM)"... The birth of double and triple entendres.
@@deucedaprodeuca 🔥🔥🔥🔥
That era was so incredible. Those that were there know. Ill never forget it.
They have no clue today... Rakim was that dude....AND all of hip hop in the 80s and 90s. I also respect Ra for being respectful and not cussin' every 2 secs.
I remember my brother bought the Paid n Full album in1986. That album completely changed the game. Rakim represented the art form of lyricism at the highest level.
@J Crash Yea man..that stuff was something else. (and still is) It does make me proud that on-line, there were a few 15yr olds who reviewed some old-school stuff and were totally floored at what they heard, unlike this trash today.
Rakim is responsible for millions of broken rewind buttons on tape decks.
Rap music. ✊🏾✌🏾
On God!
Lol!!! Yes indeed!
(Rewind Button ???)
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Facts
"Timeless, so age don't count in the booth..
When your flow stays submerged in the fountain of youth.."
-Rakim
🔥❤
Rakim is more than a legend. Rakim is an ICON.
My husband and I saw him last year in concert. OMG!!! It was the best concert ever!!!
When Rakim started spittin those bars he removed about Kane. I had the "nasty stink" face and said WHOO! Right along with the Breakfast Club. Lol! To have rhymes from the 80's that still resonate like that, is a testament to his genius!
@@raydavis3376 No doubt. Would have been historic!
@theosmelek1 What!!! I got goosebumps!
When I get my Powerball Money. I'm putting 1 Mil up for Rakim and Kane to do a battle. Winner Take All.
PROTECT THIS MAN AT ALL COST
Why? Ya say anything nowadays
@@coolkid845 see ya tryna say sumfin anyway too
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Yes yes yes protect this brother.Amen.
WOW THERE IS SOMETHING TO BE SAID WHEN THE GREATEST LYRICIST AKA GOD MC SAYS HE WROTE THE ILLEST RYHMES WITHOUT ALOT OF CURSING & SAYS HE DID SO BC HE KNEW MOMS & POPS WAS LISTENING & HE KNEW THAT THEY WOULD BE HIS BIGGEST FANS, ALL THE WHILE MAKING TIMELESS STREET WISE CLASSIC HIP HOP ROYALTY!!! TRUE ARTIST WITH INTEGRITY & CHARACTER THAT CAME THRU IN THE MUSIC!!! [999]
This comment should be pinned to the top.
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Very well said and a million percent Facts. even at a young age he carried hiself like a Grown ass man.
Man Rakim is one of the last of the Real ones, with respected man integrity in hip hop world
That's a fact
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If Rakim isn’t in your Top 5 you can’t talk hip-hop to me.
PERIOD!
Facts
TRUTH
Facts!
Hes not in my top 5. He is in the Top 5 but not in my top 5 favorite.
Rakim...the man who changed the flow up when emcees were still rhymin' one syllable words (cat,bat,hat,dog,hog,frog). He came about and started rhymin' multi syllable word. "Write a rhyme in graffiti and,every show you see me in / Deep concentration,cause I'm no comedian". Case close.
I hold the microphone like a grudge 🎶🎶🎶🎶
I'll come to visit you Rastaman in the jungle and you can cook for me 💁🏼♂️
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Lesssgooo stop talking weep & 🌬️⛅☄️🌃🌏🌏🌏😄😄😄😘
That's why he's no joke
I remember when I met him after a show we had to wait a few minutes because he was on his knees praying after his show I think that was dope!! Hip hop Legend!
The Brotha is a Living Legend...We need to Celebrate him while he can still smell the roses, The God's contribution to Hip Hop literally speak for themselves!! #SALUTE ✊🏿✊🏿
Cavadias Bryant Indeed
For some foolish reason the masses love to praise the fallen when they should be doin’ it while they are living. This dude is hip hop personified but yet folks are still sleepin’!
DJ ENVY SURPRISED ME ON THIS INTERVIEW. HE CAME OUT THE GATE WITH "WHAT GOT YOU STARTED IN HIP HOP" WELL DONE.
Not only that. He didnt interrupt Ra at all. I like that. Let the guest talk all the way
@@reapov2665 guest*
@@BodyRibbonz cheers 😏
Word thought he was gonna ask the god to introduce him to the ppl that dont know
You can tell he's got so much respect for others and the respect comes back to him with the way he effortlessly says "Yes Sir". Respect sure is reciprocal.
Finally they had the GOAT on BC... the most humble the most real and the greatest lyricist/MC to ever pic up the MIC... 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Rakim is near-universally acknowledged as one of the greatest MCs - perhaps the greatest of all time within the hip-hop community. Definitely one of the G.O.A.Ts.
Rakim can murder the mic without using a single curse word...prolific.
He Expressed Profanity On This Interview Tho😏
I Can Rhyme🎤 Without Cussin Myself👇🏾
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Even When I'm Having A Conversation Wit Some1😌
That's Peace one God to another God.Eye SELF came into Knowledge of Self because of the God.Peace to the Nation of God's & Earth's
FACTS. No need to curse and degrade. Peace
@j4s2v1 nobody said you can't swear to be great. Rakim just didn't. I think that's all he was saying.
Agree.
This man has class, ruggedness, and more manliness than most of the rappers out there. If he is less than number 1 on your list..... Check your list again. Thank you Rakim.
A person who doesn't talk fast and actually has something to say. Sweet joy. Thorough deep man. Real MC not your average rapper.
The greatest M.C. ever.
He changed the flow of mcing. He was hardcore gangster without rapping about it. Never knew about him and krs1.
Great interview.
" WHAT MY MOMS GON SAY, WHAT MY POPS GON SAY WHEN THEY HEAR THIS?" too real!
Too real. I'll live by this. And teach my boy to live by it too.
Word. Don't make mom and dad sad in this world. they got enough to deal with
He shouted out Sadat X, that’s so dope.
This is the foundation of my love for hip hop. Before Jay-Z, before Nas, Biggie, Tupac, before Fabolous, Before Andre 3000, Before all my MC’s. This man music made me understand not just the music but the culture! Much respect to Rakim!!!
Him and jay z were out around the same time . Rakim was just established and jay was bouncing around the industry trying to get on
BEST MC EVER. Period. Anyone who questions, go listen to the catalog.
Flow, delivery, style, word choice, and knowledge. To many quotables to name. No damn comparison.
Bruh it won't and can't even get any better than Rakim and that's not up for debate never
22:00 The one time Rakim cussed and he immediately apologized for his language...
Legend.
RAKIM is easily the greatest EMCEE I’ve ever heard. His rhyme schemes, cadence, demeanor, knowledge, that quiet rage and energy made him seem like he was way older than his age when he first came out.
I was a senior in high school when Paid in Full dropped, I wore that tape out, had to keep rewinding in amazement. I lost count of how many times I bought that album.
Like Ra said “RAP is Rhythm and Poetry!” And this Brother is in my opinion, the greatest Poet to ever bless the Mic.
1:00:40 The fact that Rakim did 85% of the beats on those Eric B & Rakim albums is INSANE!
Dead ass ? 🤯
The list starts with Rakim. Everyone else is fighting for second place.
i wish Rakim wouldve made up that KRS line it fits him perfect
Said i was number 1, oh sorry i _lied_ .
im number 1, 2 ,3 ,4 and _5_ !
A brother said, "Dig him?" I never dug him
He couldn't follow the leader long enough so I DRUG HIM! 🔥~Rakim
That Line is so Hard.... One of the hardest ever in history
That's a GROWN ASS GREAT MAN they just interviewed..Respect
Whoever gave Rakim a thumbs down, I hope your car battery dead this morning and yo daddy real name is Theresa
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I'm crying right now. Oh my God!! I'm dying lmao
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😂
Hahahaahahaaaaaa!!! 💀💀💀💀💀💀
I see Rakim, I put like without watchin' it
Walter Alessandro I did that before even starting the interview lol.
Same lol
Same Here!
Me too
FACTS. But I hope you watch it
I like how he said “excuse me” after saying shit. One of the most incredible things about his Rap career; is he made an entire career without cursing or saying the n word at all.
Didn't realize that.
facts
Stefany Boceski just one curse
He did say the n word once
I think just once in Know The Ledge but that was very contextual. Big tune on the Juice soundtrack, he was rapping from the viewpoint of Bishop
Rakim such a lyrical genius, he never cursed on a song & was straight gangster, son dropped jewels that were life changing. 😎
Only time I remember him cursing was on Addictive by Truth Hurts
You guys finally put real hip hop in here..
@Goldberg Brian
Delete that comment. lol
If you're a true Rakim historian you would know that EVERY major artist since his time has LITERALLY took a bar from him. From Eminem to Nas to Snoop to Jay Z. LITERALLY. When you break down rhyme patterns he birthed complex rhyme styles like MJ birthed fadeaways and low post pivot moves for guards.
"They strain to sling slang,
I'm trained to bring game,
The way that I arranged,
Been regained by King James"
"Go to practice with tactics when the track hits...theatrics." Rakim
Potent medicine 🔥🔥
Rakim is literally the single most quoted, reference, sampled emcee. He's like Shakespeare or Mark Twain in the rap game.
Women that look like actress the status of Cleopatra's
18 letters is one of best track by Rakim
Since the ancient hieroglyphics / to graffiti painted pictures / I study I know the scriptures / but nowadays ain't it vicious?
After 12,I’m worse then a Gremlin.Feed me hip hop,and I’ll start Tremblin.
Hands down....This man is theee G.O.A.T!! "I'll take 7 mc's put 'em in a line and add 7 more brothas who think they can rhyme....well it'll take 7 more before I go for mine now that's 21 MC's ate up at the same time"
Mic Drop, show over, turn off the lights on the way out
Talk to em… #Godemcee
"I Ain't No Joke" one of my favorites. One of the first rappers that just talked to you instead of yellin (that's what made him different), and lyrically insane
Legendary Rakim, the microphone feen. He was ahead of his time with his rhymes. #Godemcee
"fiend" 👍
This is the exact statement my husband made! I will listen to this interview then go check out his music.
xenakaii my pops introduced him to me. I’m a 80s baby and still listening to all the classic artists from late 80s, all 90s and early 2000s
Naw, your comment was wack... He was right on time..
I’m 25 & Look Up To Rakim as a big influence as a Hip-Hop artist.
Dope
You lying, you probably listen to lil xan.
@@javinova2091 man shut up.. dude said nothing wrong and you don't know what the hell this man listens too... you probably listen too Lil Pump.. how about that??🤔🤔🤔🤔
Jahain Inagaki Hell No. Lil Pump Sucks!
dirty Sanchez WRONG!
I Listen To Nasir Jones.
Nasty NAS, Nastradamus, God’s Son
Rakim has always been my favorite rapper and now he is also one of my favorite people! I so appreciate how he thinks and presents himself. He is such a man of morals and principals. Rakim is Hip Hop. Thank you Breakfast Club and especially Thank you, Rakim, for providing me with such joy and self-confidence through your music!!
Rakim is the blueprint when keeping it real & being authentic goes right!
I DROP EVERYTHING TO LISTEN TO RAKIM
Kutlo Mahole defo.....The only GOAT MC
Word up!
I hope you're not a doctor and that was in a middle of a surgery
Rakim is the best but how busy are you @ 9am that you're "dropping everything"? Lol
Ssshhh😒 I just missed a whole meeting 😞
When a God speaks you stop listen & pay attention 😉😌
Rakim doesn’t like to talk a lot he save his words for the bars
Agreed as a true hip hop artist should:Tip for the up and coming artist nowadays
@Jay Boogie you a bozo
Jay Boogie only not checking for it cause we know it’s rare... respect the pioneers
Fr 💯
#grace>
I seen him and Eric b couple summers ago. I’m 18 years old and love my dad and uncil for teaching me about the culture
It's crazy to think that Rakim went from "I ain't no Joke" to "Who is God?"
Not because one song is better than the other, but b/c both songs are so different stylistically and lyrically! It's the mark of a true lyricist to continue growing throughout the yrs!
Rap History: That's the difference between the uniqueness of talent and skill back in the day versus now. Those guys found their style from within. Nowadays, everybody bite off of everybody else, then don't wanna show respect or give credit to those who came before!!! Appreciate your history and honor the greats!!!
Amen!!!💫
“I can take a phrase that’s rarely heard, flip it, now it’s a daily word”... ✌🏾 ☮️
Timeless Line! Follow the Leader
Yes that’s one of his greatest line
Yup.."No tricks in 86's, its time to build"..."Emcee, means Move the Crowd" .."She thought, I was a donut, and tried to glaze me"
It's so interesting to hear Rakim"s thinking process. He's an introvert, so much respect to the god M.C.!
Yes it is....I just love him..
So how is the extrovert’s process thinking ?
@@Unknown-wl7vl Lol, why does it matter?
@@makomajin6592 curiousity.. maybe
The integrity in this mans character is impeccable. High Respects! Take notes yall! #hiphopliveson
Pay attention kids this The real goat of the rap game 🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐
In my top 5 rappers no doubt
Indeed he's the King. Anyone from this generation that calls themselves "king of NY" should slap themselves as hard as they can
I don't like his music frfr
next to Kool G Rap
Even though his vocal delivery is laid back Rah and Eric B brought energy to hip hop, a bolt of lightning! They are and STILL hip hop!! One of the 🐐's!!
His voice said it all. He ain't have to be ra-ra. He had that voice that was ra-ra
Rakim one of the coldest to ever touch a microphone. So good to see people giving him his props while he still alive now.
Rakim is to rap, what the asteroid was to dinosaurs. When he hit, he forced you to evolve your style or you didn't last. Plain and simple!
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Sundown well said
Good analogy!
Damn that's a dope analogy 👌
Rakim and Large Professor are two of the most “New York” MC’s and it always comes out a their interviews “ word up” is in every other sentence.
Mr. D Brown definitely
Large professor’s accent is so new york I love it
prodigy a real new york mc too
Anybody else went like _WHOAAAAAAAAA_ when they seen Rakim!??!?!!
Man a WHOLE legend 🔥⛽️.
Edit : bruh I’m hype😂😂so much love to The Mic Fiend
Me! Lol!!
I said that when I met him
ME!
“Thought I was a donut 🍩 you tried to glaze me”.Everyone knows when this song came on , crowds went crazy at block parties as soon as the first beat came on.... legend for real who changed the rap game.
kay car unless you a gD
Man the Wop was in full effect.
That's a fact
Kay u dam right!!!!!!
Girls would Break they neck doing the wop when Eric B. For President came on.
The God MC - RAKIM
God's Son - NAS
123AFTERMATH and Jay-Hova #Amen
Yes❗
Cormega betta den Nas
And Makaveli was Jesus so
@@Itsjustasidehustle a lot of people always leave out Pac. We know why
This interview gave me a whole new appreciation for Rakim. I came up with late 90s rap, Tupac, Biggie, Ice-T, Master P and such. Rakim was ancient history to me. But man, this guy is a real dude. A real man. He already gets appreciation but I still feel he deserves more.