Facts.....this the GOD....his shit still harder than any of these lil baby, stank baby, lil tattoo or whatever clowns these niggas got these days...salute Rakim!!!!
@@MrConscious7 Not comparing. Rather, making the point that Rakim SHOULD be awarded the Nobel prize for Literature. My point being, if Bob Dylan can be selected, why not Rakim? That's not comparing; that's begging the question why not?!
Rakim is hip hop, he was the reason everybody stepped they lyrics up coast to coast and world wide, if you don't know who that man is you don't know hip hop!!!
Indeed he is number 1 on my list always, even though a few others succeeded him afterwards he will be number 1 because he is the Birth of the lyrical MC
One of the greatest lyricist ever period. This man created the lines in the coloring book that other artists color between. His passion for the art an craft is refreshing. How he elaborates his process for songs an appreciation for music an its influence on him. This man is the professor to goats.
@Daniel De Freitas Campos Campos idk if I'd claim pac as a lyricist. My opinion songwriter, poet, legend whom was able to paint vivid pictures with his songs. Songs that are timeless an can appeal to anyone and everyone yes. I luv pac but in context of lyricist he was simple with his rhymes. I respect what others feel this just my opinion. When I hear lyricist I think of wordplay, metaphors double triple entendres, structure syllables, all that good stuff.im not gonna act like storytelling isn't a part of that just not as much as the other stuff. Appreciate the feedback
"This man created the lines in the coloring book that other artists color between." that was written so beautiful you almost made me tear up like a lil girl with that. STRAIGHT UP FACTS.
When Rakim speaks it's like everything is a quote. I can hear people sampling quotables from this for years to come!!! Thank You for this channel Crook!!
Don't believe the hype. He wasn't doing those beats. He and Eric had people like Large Professor, Paul C and Rashad "Tumbling Dice" Smith supplying them tracks where as they took credit for producing. Do the knowledge and look it up.
@@allonzotate7497 Well, if he "helped" produce them , how come he didn't give any other producer credit for doing anything? It always read "produced by Eric B & Rakim:" Never any co-producer credit or even any kind of keyboard or drum programming credit. So, let me be "literal"... he's lying and every producer out there knows it.
@@theinvisibles7439 Large professor alluded to this in an interview, he didn't come out an literally say it though. You could tell it really bothered him. I heard they ran G-Rap outta of NY when he said that they didn't produce their own music too.
Rakim is the greatest emcee ever & not just because of his lyrics but his whole style & who he is personally as an individual as it relates to hiphop....he is hiphop / NYC streets in its purest form back in its greatest era.
Snoop aint spreading hate that was his opinion. People always get their feelings hurt when someone says something about Em. Every rapper gets criticism its part if the game!
@@layback76 Snoop said Em is only in people's top 10 because of his relationship with Dre as opposed to his skill as an emcee; how is that not hate? Em even said himself that not being in Snoop's personal top ten wasn't the problem. It was what he said AFTERWARDS and the tone he was using. He also said that he could live WITHOUT his music...yet he was on one of Em's most critically acclaimed records (MMLP). If you could live without his shit, then why contribute a feature to it? That doesn't make sense.
@@robertkirby5955 Em is not in my top 10 nor am i a fan of his music. That's not hate That's an opinion. Now as far as doing music with him and saying that. I think it would have been better if Snoop voice his opinion to Em personality and not in public.
@@layback76 I know it's an OPINION (you said "option", learn to proofread your shit); and I CLEARLY said that Em didn't have a problem with it himself so that's not what I'm arguing. The tone, again, he was using and the fact that he said that people only put him on their list because of working with Dre and NOT his skill set was straight up disrespectful; THAT is the part that is hate.
Crooked you are a Highly Intelligent brother!! Alien level intelligence! You are so superior in your craft , you garner the respect of other Alien level Emcees and humans! Top 10 Emcee! Top 10 Human!!
I believe he was the first to really start stacking multi’s in rap. Im sure there were others but he was the one that really pushed that into the scene. This dude was and still is so nice!
What a legend, no hate or jealousy in this man, just love and respect. That’s the gem everybody should get out of this and apply it to their own life. Would be a much better world. Rakim the god 🙏🏼🙏🏾
RAKIM in the building! This man IS an ICON! The best to ever do it!!! The epitome and the EMBODIMENT of what a truly GIFTED, LYRICAL, genuis and EMCEE is! The 1st EMCEE of his era to sign a MILLION DOLLAR DEAL!!! His music is/was a BLESSING to my life!!!!! I still BUMP all the classics to THIS DAY!!!! The music is PRICELESS! L💙ve and Respect to God EMCEE. Rakim is too humble to criticize the hip-hop of today, but I'm not-for-profit mumble rap is wack!
Damn as a youth i can remember “Thinking of a master plan, ain’t nothing but sweat inside my hand” its like 9-11 or something like that in that i knew exactly where i was at when i first heard it like it was yesterday. Rakim, Kool G Rap, Krs, Grand Master, had so much impact on my youth they became my therapists.
I was born in 84! When 89 came I was 5 5yrs old.. He was my first introduction to rap music. He's been great ever sense. S/O to the microphone fiend. Love all the way from the bay area.
Two legendary emcees in the same room dropping 💎💎💎. This one is a good one as well, Crook. Salute to Crook and Rakim two of the best whoever done it. ✊💯✊💪🎼
I saw Rakim perform in Philly back in the late 80’s, again in Texas years later, but the time I saw him headline in AZ in 2014 was one of the best shows I’ve ever been to! Peace to the GOD! ✊🏾💪🏾
Damn Crook, I was just commenting about you getting legends the other day and now you drop the legend Rakim! Keep crushing these these interviews and the music!!
Definitely my favorite artist of all time throughout my life, since I was a young teen. It would be cool to hear him play the saxophone on one of his tracks to maybe he can do a track with Andre 3000 playing his flute, no pause intended, lol
This cat ant changed in over thirty years. He still look the same. Knowledge of self is real .You can just tell this a real bratha . There will Never be another one .
Much love. I am a little young.. I didn't come on rakim till 99 but that was when I was old enough to follow music. Still can have nothing but respect.
We never got the Dre and Rakim album but it would be amazing if Dre provided a beat and finally got Kane and Rakim (and maybe even Ice T) on a track for the modern age! Would be Legendary for the old school fans!
They need to revisited it. Memorable Biz Markie. I thank it would have work if D.O.C was there . Dre was perfectionist but he took too long & trying flip Ra style into this gangsta persona which he didn't need. Just would been best if he use Ra abilities merged with him trying stop the violence or plague of blue & red or being a lyrical hitman from the Punisher for example
I never gave thoughts of mine much attention till I heard Rakim speak on similar things and gave me a even clearer view. Your music has been a blessing in my life. Thank you Rakim•
Man being in the room with this cat the god emcee is crazy it was like the movie the last dragon when Leroy had the glow how I was seeing in from me when I met him I’m 37 it was 2 years ago in the grocery store I’m a manager I was in lost for words I just dapt him up I believe he didn’t know I knew who he was I was like man stop Playing Right now he just look up and smiled I wanted to pick his brain so bad but I didn’t want to be up on him I know he’s a cool laid back type dude and I’m so old school with hip hop it’s like I have a hip hop old school IV. In my are 24/7 man shout out to the good emcee just happy to meet this brotha actually twice one of they best moments of my life besides my daughter being born 💯
man .. these interviews Crook is doing are like super dope .. love Rakim and i freaking love me some saxophone, now I love him even more .. great .. why cant sth like this get views in the million .. or at least couple hundred thousands ... Im losing faith in this species right now .. keep it up man
fucking right crook’s corner is back! yt cant hold down the kxng keep the corner alive! so happy this interview is back i never had time to watch it before i love rakim cant wait to get to sit back and watch it tomorrow
I love how you conduct your interviews, you squeeze out all the important juice out of the great sweet fruits. Much love from Ghana 🇬🇭. Big up slaughter house, shady 2.0 boys, Slim Shady Aftermath Records.
Lol... Not all "the juice." Rakim always has more. When he mentioned Biz Markie has recordings of him when he was just starting out... that's more "juice." ☮️
I love both of you legends. I met Rakim in Cincinnati back in 2010 he was super cool and humble for such a legend and very gracious with his time. I will always remember that moment. Both of yall inspired me to be the emcee I am today. Hopefully I get to meet and work with u both one day. Peace and love.
Coming from a non- hip hop head, (my style is delta blues , Jazz and Rock, I am a guitarist ) But with Rakim every tiny little detail about him oozes Coolness. He’s got his whole existence dialed to perfection. From this tilt of he’s head wear to the slouch of his chain to every wrinkle in his clothing the G*D oozes perfection. You can pause the video anywhere and it would be a picture perfect moment. You won’t catch him slippin. Peace to the G*D word is bond
Seen 'em live in 86' with ll.cool j and run dmc, i was 15 yrs old and trust me i knew then and there that hip hop was gonna blow big and go international. what mo town was to soul the same for rakim and hip hop. nuff respect B.
What people need to recognize N.Y.C was infested with mad gangs. However, hip-hop changed the whole energy, vibe, and environment. The transformation was utterly fantastic. Big ups to Rakim for one of the many that changed the NYC format.
00:00:00 - Introduction and Early Career Reflections 00:00:33 - Starting in the Music Industry 00:01:16 - Welcoming Rakim to Crook's Corner 00:01:51 - Current Life and Reflections 00:02:30 - Creative Process and Comfort in Creating Music 00:03:07 - Influence of Jazz and Music on Creation 00:03:43 - Impact of Environment on Creativity 00:04:17 - Expectations of Complexity in Lyrics 00:05:34 - The Growth and Maturation of Hip-Hop 00:06:11 - Influence of Jazz and Rhyming over Long Tracks 00:07:25 - Creating Music on Cassette Tapes 00:08:27 - Value of Recording and Replaying Own Music 00:09:05 - Preserving Historical Recordings and Tapes 00:09:45 - Challenges of Fitting Lyrics within Song Structures 00:11:07 - Evolution of Song Formats in Hip-Hop 00:11:46 - Current Song Formats and Structure 00:13:34 - Writing Style and Finishing Thoughts 00:14:09 - Influence of Father and Storytelling 00:15:44 - Encouraging Youth to Read and Learn 00:16:48 - Access to Information and Technology for Learning 00:17:21 - Hip-Hop as an Educational Tool 00:18:04 - First Rap Songs Memorized 00:19:19 - Early Influences and Hip-Hop’s Evolution 00:20:43 - Run-DMC and Sucker MC’s Impact 00:22:31 - Staying a Fan and Drawing Inspiration 00:23:46 - Importance of Originality in Hip-Hop 00:24:19 - Writing Rhymes without Being Constrained by Paper 00:25:31 - Influence of Jazz and John Coltrane 00:27:36 - Avoiding Repetition in Cadence and Lyrics 00:28:56 - Seeking Inspiration from Different Music Genres 00:30:10 - Playing Instruments and Incorporating Them into Music 00:32:37 - Drumming on Tracks and the Making of “Juice” 00:33:27 - Percentage of Self-Produced Music 00:34:43 - Involvement in Production and Sampling 00:36:30 - Learning to Sample and Produce 00:37:06 - Experience Working with Dr. Dre and Aftermath 00:38:35 - Misunderstandings with Dr. Dre 00:40:26 - Clearing Up Rumors and Misconceptions 00:41:34 - Potential for Future Collaboration with Dr. Dre 00:42:52 - Dream Collaboration with Dr. Dre 00:43:27 - Aftermath Influence on “The Seventh Seal” Album 00:44:16 - Discussing the Greatest Rappers of All Time 00:45:42 - Black Thought’s Talent and Versatility 00:47:32 - Black Thought’s Knowledge of Lyrics 00:48:45 - Impact of Streaming Era on Hip-Hop 00:50:03 - Dealing with Bootleggers and Protecting Music 00:51:25 - Getting Arrested for Fighting Bootleggers 00:52:42 - Joe Frazier Helping Out of Jail 00:53:48 - Performing Right After Being Released from Jail 00:54:38 - Potential Biopic on Eric B & Rakim 00:56:04 - Importance of Telling an Accurate Story 00:57:44 - State of Hip-Hop in 2020 00:59:03 - Influence of Hip-Hop on Other Genres 01:00:13 - Next Level of Lyricism and Speed Rapping 01:01:55 - Future of Hip-Hop and Pushing Boundaries 01:02:06 - Working on New Music and Staying Ahead 01:03:20 - Advice for Young Rappers 01:04:34 - Value of Individuality and Originality 01:05:08 - Closing and Thanks
Just as Bob Dylan was awarded the Nobel prize for Literature, so too should Rakim, for his poetic contribution to Hip-hop and the Arts.
amen
Facts.....this the GOD....his shit still harder than any of these lil baby, stank baby, lil tattoo or whatever clowns these niggas got these days...salute Rakim!!!!
There is no comparison when talking about Rakim Allah. So you cannot compare him to Bob Dylan
@@MrConscious7 Not comparing. Rather, making the point that Rakim SHOULD be awarded the Nobel prize for Literature. My point being, if Bob Dylan can be selected, why not Rakim? That's not comparing; that's begging the question why not?!
White privilege!!!
Rakim what a legend. And crook is a beast on the mic 🎤.
He taught me how to enjoy Hip Hop as a music genre.
Facts yo. Ra is a really student of the game.
Rap as a music.
except hip hop is not a music genre
This man is the epitome of lyricists in centuries from now they'll be speaking of his technique Rakim 🔥🔥🔥💯
Rakim is hip hop, he was the reason everybody stepped they lyrics up coast to coast and world wide, if you don't know who that man is you don't know hip hop!!!
Indeed he is number 1 on my list always, even though a few others succeeded him afterwards he will be number 1 because he is the Birth of the lyrical MC
One of the greatest lyricist ever period. This man created the lines in the coloring book that other artists color between. His passion for the art an craft is refreshing. How he elaborates his process for songs an appreciation for music an its influence on him.
This man is the professor to goats.
@Daniel De Freitas Campos Campos idk if I'd claim pac as a lyricist. My opinion songwriter, poet, legend whom was able to paint vivid pictures with his songs. Songs that are timeless an can appeal to anyone and everyone yes. I luv pac but in context of lyricist he was simple with his rhymes. I respect what others feel this just my opinion. When I hear lyricist I think of wordplay, metaphors double triple entendres, structure syllables, all that good stuff.im not gonna act like storytelling isn't a part of that just not as much as the other stuff. Appreciate the feedback
The first line is all that needed to be said my brother💪🏾💪🏾
*”When I’m writing ✍️ I’m trapped in between the lines, my only escape, is when I finish my rhyme......”*
"This man created the lines in the coloring book that other artists color between." that was written so beautiful you almost made me tear up like a lil girl with that. STRAIGHT UP FACTS.
"Squeeze the green off it." Damn, the stories and meaning behind everything this man said was amazing.
That's crazy
When Rakim speaks it's like everything is a quote. I can hear people sampling quotables from this for years to come!!! Thank You for this channel Crook!!
Rakim is straight up a legend. Mad love for him and Eric B.
This channel is going to blow up. The hitmaker channel being taken is just a blessing in disguise. Salute!
Rakim is a game changer " Salute to one of the best to ever do it "
I wanna see Rakim and Big Daddy Kane make a record for the history of Rap, it would be legendary.
Why did French Montana said "Big Daddy Kane looking like Shakira." What does that mean?
I just want rakim to drop an album
@@Morgan.iiiviix real question is why are you listening to French Montana
@@forrestdisney2698 lol.. good question.😂 I'm talking about the song "Feeling Myself" by Will.i.Am feat French, Miley, Wiz.. I know, it's an old song.
@@Morgan.iiiviix lmao just giving you a hard time. I’m gonna look that up because that’s weird af
The Way Crooked Listening To Rakhim , Shows how much Respectable personality he is
lyricism, flow, and content. rakim has it all one of the best for sure.
Yes! Rakim will always be #1 to me 🏆
Absolutely, he was the benchmark that ignited the spark in the artist's heart late night in the park to start-up the art ...
Number1
Wow rakim was producing these classic records. Thats crazyyyy he’s the goat for real.
Don't believe the hype. He wasn't doing those beats. He and Eric had people like Large Professor, Paul C and Rashad "Tumbling Dice" Smith supplying them tracks where as they took credit for producing. Do the knowledge and look it up.
The Invisibles “don’t believe the hype” bro’s he help produce them stop taking shit so literal
@@allonzotate7497 Well, if he "helped" produce them , how come he didn't give any other producer credit for doing anything? It always read "produced by Eric B & Rakim:" Never any co-producer credit or even any kind of keyboard or drum programming credit. So, let me be "literal"... he's lying and every producer out there knows it.
The Invisibles brotha you on point!!! Love the R truly the greatest but you’re right about that production. You sir know what you’re talking about ✊🏾
@@theinvisibles7439 Large professor alluded to this in an interview, he didn't come out an literally say it though. You could tell it really bothered him. I heard they ran G-Rap outta of NY when he said that they didn't produce their own music too.
They did Rakim really dirty on that thumbnail making him look 150 years old
Brand New Day 🤣
lmao
I was wondering, what's goin' on???
Lmfao 👌🏻 😂😂😂😂
Cause he's gonna live forever!!! Lol
Rakim is the greatest emcee ever & not just because of his lyrics but his whole style & who he is personally as an individual as it relates to hiphop....he is hiphop / NYC streets in its purest form back in its greatest era.
He said Em The Greatest 🙂
Everybody is involved in spreading hate , talking about Snoop, why nobody's talking about Rakim praising Em here.
It only gains traction if we perpetuate it. F them fools spreading bs.
Snoop aint spreading hate that was his opinion. People always get their feelings hurt when someone says something about Em. Every rapper gets criticism its part if the game!
@@layback76 Snoop said Em is only in people's top 10 because of his relationship with Dre as opposed to his skill as an emcee; how is that not hate? Em even said himself that not being in Snoop's personal top ten wasn't the problem. It was what he said AFTERWARDS and the tone he was using. He also said that he could live WITHOUT his music...yet he was on one of Em's most critically acclaimed records (MMLP). If you could live without his shit, then why contribute a feature to it? That doesn't make sense.
@@robertkirby5955 Em is not in my top 10 nor am i a fan of his music. That's not hate That's an opinion. Now as far as doing music with him and saying that. I think it would have been better if Snoop voice his opinion to Em personality and not in public.
@@layback76 I know it's an OPINION (you said "option", learn to proofread your shit); and I CLEARLY said that Em didn't have a problem with it himself so that's not what I'm arguing. The tone, again, he was using and the fact that he said that people only put him on their list because of working with Dre and NOT his skill set was straight up disrespectful; THAT is the part that is hate.
Crooked you are a Highly Intelligent brother!! Alien level intelligence! You are so superior in your craft , you garner the respect of other Alien level Emcees and humans! Top 10 Emcee! Top 10 Human!!
Yes. There are a select few out there. Him being one of those with a side of humble sexiness . Yummy
RAKIM has Eminem, Jay Z and Black Thought in his favorite rappers list.💪🏽 45:00
Snoop being a bitch instead of Dogg.
@@syedalijawwadzaidi1481 it takes a real lyricist to understand one, forget snoop, he dont know shit bout lyricism
@@syedalijawwadzaidi1481 bro it's his opinion to have different top 10
But yes... He was being unnecessarily salty against eminem
@@hocuscantfocus5375 yup
Black Thought looks like Ice Cube 🤣
Whenever maybe my passion and love for Hip Hop is at a low. I just listen to Rakim and his classics. My love for the music comes back.
I believe he was the first to really start stacking multi’s in rap. Im sure there were others but he was the one that really pushed that into the scene. This dude was and still is so nice!
What a legend, no hate or jealousy in this man, just love and respect. That’s the gem everybody should get out of this and apply it to their own life. Would be a much better world. Rakim the god 🙏🏼🙏🏾
I agree with you on that.
21:11 I thought he was going to say “there’s a certain feeling you get, when you’re real and you spit and people are feeling your shit”🤣
Me too lol
Yo straight up
RAKIM in the building!
This man IS an ICON! The best to ever do it!!! The epitome and the EMBODIMENT of what a truly GIFTED, LYRICAL, genuis and EMCEE is!
The 1st EMCEE of his era to sign a
MILLION DOLLAR
DEAL!!!
His music is/was a BLESSING to my life!!!!! I still BUMP all the classics to THIS DAY!!!! The music is PRICELESS! L💙ve and Respect to God EMCEE.
Rakim is too humble to criticize the hip-hop of today, but I'm not-for-profit mumble rap is wack!
Damn as a youth i can remember “Thinking of a master plan, ain’t nothing but sweat inside my hand” its like 9-11 or something like that in that i knew exactly where i was at when i first heard it like it was yesterday. Rakim, Kool G Rap, Krs, Grand Master, had so much impact on my youth they became my therapists.
I was born in 84! When 89 came I was 5 5yrs old.. He was my first introduction to rap music. He's been great ever sense. S/O to the microphone fiend. Love all the way from the bay area.
Two legendary emcees in the same room dropping 💎💎💎. This one is a good one as well, Crook. Salute to Crook and Rakim two of the best whoever done it. ✊💯✊💪🎼
Don't Sweat the Technique was my first real introduction to Hip Hop. and it's still my favorite track of all time.
This is a dope interview!!
Ra is the most humblest living legend of hip hop ever to grace the genre
I saw Rakim perform in Philly back in the late 80’s, again in Texas years later, but the time I saw him headline in AZ in 2014 was one of the best shows I’ve ever been to! Peace to the GOD! ✊🏾💪🏾
Rakim is the Thelonious Monk of Hip Hop.
He is a hip hop legend. ... This cat on a totally level. Class ,intelligence , kool . The whole nine. African super hero !
Thanks Rakim.
Thanks Crooked for the quality of your interviews. So worthy !!!
Damn Crook, I was just commenting about you getting legends the other day and now you drop the legend Rakim! Keep crushing these these interviews and the music!!
That's awesome because that means you manifested this video. Good job
I ve seen this interview already but I'm just commenting for the algorythm. love you crook
i feel like i seen this already...only Rakim could make me watch something i thought i saw already again in its entirety
Definitely my favorite artist of all time throughout my life, since I was a young teen.
It would be cool to hear him play the saxophone on one of his tracks to maybe he can do a track with Andre 3000 playing his flute, no pause intended, lol
This cat ant changed in over thirty years. He still look the same. Knowledge of self is real .You can just tell this a real bratha . There will Never be another one .
What a legend! Rakim is a professor, the man that should be teaching youngsters about the culture. A masters degree.
I seen a shorts video on this and had to come see this , This is important to hip hop 💯🙏🏽🥇🥇
Much love. I am a little young.. I didn't come on rakim till 99 but that was when I was old enough to follow music. Still can have nothing but respect.
Love the interview crook, big shout out coming from Brooklyn. you definitely stay true to real hip hop , keep up the good work homie💯💪
We never got the Dre and Rakim album but it would be amazing if Dre provided a beat and finally got Kane and Rakim (and maybe even Ice T) on a track for the modern age! Would be Legendary for the old school fans!
Dre wanted Ra to be "Gangsta" and the fiend wasn't trying to hear that...
@mkebrwn Ra was even harder than Dre's wanna be gangsta persona anyway ironically
They need to revisited it. Memorable Biz Markie. I thank it would have work if D.O.C was there . Dre was perfectionist but he took too long & trying flip Ra style into this gangsta persona which he didn't need. Just would been best if he use Ra abilities merged with him trying stop the violence or plague of blue & red or being a lyrical hitman from the Punisher for example
I never gave thoughts of mine much attention till I heard Rakim speak on similar things and gave me a even clearer view. Your music has been a blessing in my life. Thank you Rakim•
This is one of the best interviews I've ever seen! Rakim is THE goat. There's so much I didn't know about him! Thank you for this Crook!
Man being in the room with this cat the god emcee is crazy it was like the movie the last dragon when Leroy had the glow how I was seeing in from me when I met him I’m 37 it was 2 years ago in the grocery store I’m a manager I was in lost for words I just dapt him up I believe he didn’t know I knew who he was I was like man stop
Playing Right now he just look up and smiled I wanted to pick his brain so bad but I didn’t want to be up on him I know he’s a cool laid back type dude and I’m so old school with hip hop it’s like I have a hip hop old school IV. In my are 24/7 man shout out to the good emcee just happy to meet this brotha actually twice one of they best moments of my life besides my daughter being born 💯
man .. these interviews Crook is doing are like super dope .. love Rakim and i freaking love me some saxophone, now I love him even more .. great .. why cant sth like this get views in the million .. or at least couple hundred thousands ... Im losing faith in this species right now ..
keep it up man
A piece of history right here, uploaded to TH-cam, great interview Crook
fucking right crook’s corner is back! yt cant hold down the kxng keep the corner alive! so happy this interview is back i never had time to watch it before i love rakim cant wait to get to sit back and watch it tomorrow
I love that Ra still rocks them beanies wit the brim lol. The God MC for real for real.
When I first heard Follow da leader, his lyrics were like OUT OF THIS WORLD, same with Big Daddy Kane with RAW... TRUE .
LEGEND OF HIP HOP!!!!
Paid In Full is a legendary album which proves that Rakim is one of the 🐐s
Raps golden era... The " R " on top of the pile.
I love Rakim! Man was always a lyricist to me
This channel needs to blow up. Crook keeps it real, is a dope MC and does great interviews!!
Greatness...in da buildin’ ! Thanks Crook. Appreciate cha!
You got your Corner back on TH-cam 👍🏾
Welcome back Crook 💯
I loved the interview. This is one of the few channels that actually breaks down the science of hip hop.
Good lookin out interviewing Rakim i was lucky to even meet him and Eric B Dang i wish i would asked for autograph i was real young.
It's much more interesting to watch Crooked speak to these legends than any other interviewer.
This whole interview (no surprise) is, slammed full of jewels. Thank you Ra and Crook. Thank you for, flexing my head all these years.
Damn man. Thank you so much for this.
I love how you conduct your interviews, you squeeze out all the important juice out of the great sweet fruits. Much love from Ghana 🇬🇭.
Big up slaughter house, shady 2.0 boys, Slim Shady Aftermath Records.
Lol... Not all "the juice."
Rakim always has more. When he mentioned Biz Markie has recordings of him when he was just starting out... that's more "juice." ☮️
I love both of you legends. I met Rakim in Cincinnati back in 2010 he was super cool and humble for such a legend and very gracious with his time. I will always remember that moment. Both of yall inspired me to be the emcee I am today. Hopefully I get to meet and work with u both one day. Peace and love.
My god crook you are raising the BARS with these uploads 🔥🔥🔥
Rakim is one of the greatest rappers of all time! A super cool individual!
I read the book, he took his craft very serious. GOAT!!!
Glad TH-cam allowed you to put it back !
Coming from a non- hip hop head, (my style is delta blues , Jazz and Rock, I am a guitarist ) But with Rakim every tiny little detail about him oozes Coolness. He’s got his whole existence dialed to perfection. From this tilt of he’s head wear to the slouch of his chain to every wrinkle in his clothing the G*D oozes perfection. You can pause the video anywhere and it would be a picture perfect moment. You won’t catch him slippin. Peace to the G*D word is bond
Seen 'em live in 86' with ll.cool j and run dmc, i was 15 yrs old and trust me i knew then and there that hip hop was gonna blow big and go international. what mo town was to soul the same for rakim and hip hop. nuff respect B.
Appreciate the interview w the legendary Rakim, thank you Sir!
yo crook thank you for what you do man!
speaking truth!
props man
grts from Amsterdam
Absolutely love this interview two legends having an absolutely amazing conversation thanku so much love an god bless x
What people need to recognize N.Y.C was infested with mad gangs. However, hip-hop changed the whole energy, vibe, and environment. The transformation was utterly fantastic. Big ups to Rakim for one of the many that changed the NYC format.
Yooooo great job !! I'm so glad u had him on interview
Is this a part 2 or somin? I watched all this month's ago in its entirety learned ALOT..
A huge pioneer in hip hop, created a standard for newer artists to meet or learn from
He really is the greatest Emcee of all time.There can only be one 🐐. Ra
And his favourite is Eminem!
Big up Crook - keep rebuilding the videos YT is tearing down. Wish you luck.
One of the most legendary interview's of all time.
I was WAITING for this.
Just seen your interview on choke no joke but didn't know you had your own show.New subscriber!!
I glad u got material back bro Rakim is also one fav. emcees goat pinoneer etc.
That was awesome and I mean both of you! All blessings and keep Goin.peace and love.
Enjoyed this interview . 2 Goliath of their own time . Rakim is my all time favorite Emcee .........
There's Rakim... Then everybody else. 100s to the fiend of the mic.
This interview is priceless 💯💯🔥🔥🔥
"I lyke the track 2 tell me what kinda song I'ma make" ✍ more artist need dat
Make em make em clap to this 👏 rakim the legend
Lyrical Genius - I had to tune out to tune in. A pure legend Salute.
Wow Crooked love the Henry Clark quote . I've heard Clark say that myself , just appreciate the fact that you did as well
Dr. Clark, Dr. Ben, Dr. Sertima, Dr. Diop, etc. Those were the days ... sigh
WOW. My GOAT and #1 New School (2000s) chopping it up in the same room; I'm good with 2020!
00:00:00 - Introduction and Early Career Reflections
00:00:33 - Starting in the Music Industry
00:01:16 - Welcoming Rakim to Crook's Corner
00:01:51 - Current Life and Reflections
00:02:30 - Creative Process and Comfort in Creating Music
00:03:07 - Influence of Jazz and Music on Creation
00:03:43 - Impact of Environment on Creativity
00:04:17 - Expectations of Complexity in Lyrics
00:05:34 - The Growth and Maturation of Hip-Hop
00:06:11 - Influence of Jazz and Rhyming over Long Tracks
00:07:25 - Creating Music on Cassette Tapes
00:08:27 - Value of Recording and Replaying Own Music
00:09:05 - Preserving Historical Recordings and Tapes
00:09:45 - Challenges of Fitting Lyrics within Song Structures
00:11:07 - Evolution of Song Formats in Hip-Hop
00:11:46 - Current Song Formats and Structure
00:13:34 - Writing Style and Finishing Thoughts
00:14:09 - Influence of Father and Storytelling
00:15:44 - Encouraging Youth to Read and Learn
00:16:48 - Access to Information and Technology for Learning
00:17:21 - Hip-Hop as an Educational Tool
00:18:04 - First Rap Songs Memorized
00:19:19 - Early Influences and Hip-Hop’s Evolution
00:20:43 - Run-DMC and Sucker MC’s Impact
00:22:31 - Staying a Fan and Drawing Inspiration
00:23:46 - Importance of Originality in Hip-Hop
00:24:19 - Writing Rhymes without Being Constrained by Paper
00:25:31 - Influence of Jazz and John Coltrane
00:27:36 - Avoiding Repetition in Cadence and Lyrics
00:28:56 - Seeking Inspiration from Different Music Genres
00:30:10 - Playing Instruments and Incorporating Them into Music
00:32:37 - Drumming on Tracks and the Making of “Juice”
00:33:27 - Percentage of Self-Produced Music
00:34:43 - Involvement in Production and Sampling
00:36:30 - Learning to Sample and Produce
00:37:06 - Experience Working with Dr. Dre and Aftermath
00:38:35 - Misunderstandings with Dr. Dre
00:40:26 - Clearing Up Rumors and Misconceptions
00:41:34 - Potential for Future Collaboration with Dr. Dre
00:42:52 - Dream Collaboration with Dr. Dre
00:43:27 - Aftermath Influence on “The Seventh Seal” Album
00:44:16 - Discussing the Greatest Rappers of All Time
00:45:42 - Black Thought’s Talent and Versatility
00:47:32 - Black Thought’s Knowledge of Lyrics
00:48:45 - Impact of Streaming Era on Hip-Hop
00:50:03 - Dealing with Bootleggers and Protecting Music
00:51:25 - Getting Arrested for Fighting Bootleggers
00:52:42 - Joe Frazier Helping Out of Jail
00:53:48 - Performing Right After Being Released from Jail
00:54:38 - Potential Biopic on Eric B & Rakim
00:56:04 - Importance of Telling an Accurate Story
00:57:44 - State of Hip-Hop in 2020
00:59:03 - Influence of Hip-Hop on Other Genres
01:00:13 - Next Level of Lyricism and Speed Rapping
01:01:55 - Future of Hip-Hop and Pushing Boundaries
01:02:06 - Working on New Music and Staying Ahead
01:03:20 - Advice for Young Rappers
01:04:34 - Value of Individuality and Originality
01:05:08 - Closing and Thanks
Great interview! I can't say no more 10 to 10.
This interview was absolute 🔥🔥🔥
Dope interview with the legendary Rakim. One of my favourite rappers
This man is a living legend
one of the best all around mc him and krs one are my 2 favorites