The line, “On the mic it’s either 2-3 or not 2-3,” is a metaphor for Michael Jordan’s number 23. Basically saying that on the mic you’re either the greatest or not. It’s also a double entendre, saying on the mic or on the Mike as in Michael Jordan, it’s either 23 or not 23. Again, you’re either the best or the GOAT or you’re not. That’s the attitude, the passion, the skill, you’re supposed to hold the mic with or bring to the game. Be the best, or as the title of the song says, “Be Ill.” Powerful message for MC’s and rappers today.
I'm 54 and grew up in Jersey City, NJ. I'm fortunate to have witnessed the growth of Hip-Hop, and unfortunately the rise of this cRap music. This channel is Fresh and HIP-Hop will never die, hopefully the tide will change and real MC's will take it back.
You'll be a huge 🪭 fan once you've 👀 seen (FREESTYLE #118 RAY VAUGHN)... Ray Vaughn has more Barzzz than a Super Maximum Penitentiary Prison. Your 🧠 brain will think it's 🔐 locked inside a jail cell because of so many Barzzz. Ray Vaughn ☠️ murders the 🎤 mic on this freestyle. (FREESTYLE #118 RAY VAUGHN).. is a 10/10 when it comes to Barzzz. Be prepared to hit the ⏯️ pause 🔘 button every 5 seconds because of so many Barzzz. His Wordplay is 🔥 fire, his Metaphors are 🍌 bananas, his 📖 Storytelling is out of this 🌎 world, his 🥊 Punchline are off the ⛓️ chain, his Double Entendres are 🤯 mind-blowing, his Energy don't 🛑 stop and his Lyricism is on 👉 point. Barzzz after Barzzz is the only thing you'll 👂 hear coming thru your 🔊 speakers. I'm officially ⚠️ warning you that this 8 min 15 sec 🎥 video is off the 📈 charts. 🙏 Please don't 💤😴😪 sleep on (FREESTYLE #118 RAY VAUGHN).. Peace ✌️..
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The line, “On the mic it’s either 2-3 or not 2-3,” is a metaphor for Michael Jordan’s number 23. Basically saying that on the mic you’re either the greatest or not. It’s also a double entendre, saying on the mic or on the Mike as in Michael Jordan, it’s either 23 or not 23. Again, you’re either the best or the GOAT or you’re not. That’s the attitude, the passion, the skill, you’re supposed to hold the mic with or bring to the game. Be the best, or as the title of the song says, “Be Ill.” Powerful message for MC’s and rappers today.
Dope breakdown as I missed that! 🤯 Appreciate this to the fullest 🙏🏽
Yep and also Michael Jordan is Rakim's favorite basketball player so the verse hits even harder.
I'm 54 and grew up in Jersey City, NJ. I'm fortunate to have witnessed the growth of Hip-Hop, and unfortunately the rise of this cRap music. This channel is Fresh and HIP-Hop will never die, hopefully the tide will change and real MC's will take it back.
Appreciate the comment! Real Hip Hop is the reason why this channel exists 👊🏽
Be bumpn this beat lyrics weni age 50yrs old for sure... 4yrs time cause i can, DPG Kurupt and the slayer on beats... one man Rakim...
I. S.timulate L.ife A.nd M.atter ✌🏾
Thank you 🔥 🙏🏽
Subscribed!... Got Rakim on the trunk of my car.. ✌️😎
Appreciate the sub! Rakim will always be revered here. Can't wait till new music drops!
I hear the teachings of the Nation Of Islam in this song. Can't wait for the full album to drop.
This is a crazy line up for a track. All fire!!
LEGENDS bro!! Real Hip Hop at its finest 🔥
So dope 🔥🔥🔥🔥
React to Rakim ft. Kxng Crooked, Canibus & Chino XL - Pendulum Swing
Dropping at 6 pm CST today!! Longest reaction to date that I've done. 53 minutes long 🤯
My life
I-ntelligence
S-timulates
L-ife
A-nd
M-atter
You'll be a huge 🪭 fan once you've 👀 seen (FREESTYLE #118 RAY VAUGHN)... Ray Vaughn has more Barzzz than a Super Maximum Penitentiary Prison. Your 🧠 brain will think it's 🔐 locked inside a jail cell because of so many Barzzz. Ray Vaughn ☠️ murders the 🎤 mic on this freestyle. (FREESTYLE #118 RAY VAUGHN).. is a 10/10 when it comes to Barzzz. Be prepared to hit the ⏯️ pause 🔘 button every 5 seconds because of so many Barzzz. His Wordplay is 🔥 fire, his Metaphors are 🍌 bananas, his 📖 Storytelling is out of this 🌎 world, his 🥊 Punchline are off the ⛓️ chain, his Double Entendres are 🤯 mind-blowing, his Energy don't 🛑 stop and his Lyricism is on 👉 point. Barzzz after Barzzz is the only thing you'll 👂 hear coming thru your 🔊 speakers. I'm officially ⚠️ warning you that this 8 min 15 sec 🎥 video is off the 📈 charts. 🙏 Please don't 💤😴😪 sleep on (FREESTYLE #118 RAY VAUGHN).. Peace ✌️..