Paid in Full changed the whole genre. Rakim inspired a generation with his lyricism and flow and Eric B. gave everyone a new sound. Every single track on that album has been sampled over and over by anyone and everyone across multiple generations in hip hop.
My dude Thanks for taking a chance on Rakim reactions. Rakim is the one that’s spitting the bars!! Here’s some more Rakim songs u’d love to react too. Juice(know the ledge) Let the Rhythm Hit em I ain’t no joke Microphone Fiend Lyrics of Fury Follow the Leader******
In those days, you had the 3 masters of rapping: Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, and KRS-One. Of course there were many other great lyricists of the 80s and 90s, but these three were considered the top tier of lyrical masters.
The lyricist is Rhakim, one of the greatest MC's to EVER bless the mic. Check out "Microphone Fiend" or "Mahogony" by them. This is where Will got his "Summertime" flow from. Definitely one of the G.O.A.Ts!!
Rakim is the rapper, AKA the God MC, is considered one of the best lyricists to ever touch a microphone. Before the whole Big and Pac craze, Rakim was probably considered the best rapper on mostly everyone's list, and is in most people's top 5 today. You have to definitely react to the song "The Microphone Fiend". He is still my favorite rapper of all times.
I got one that you going have to listen to the original and remix versions of this song, the original was widely distributed on the album but check out the remix by Mantronik who produced both cutz " COLD GETTIN' DUMB by Just-Ice!!! The beat is crazy on this!!!
Rakim in a lot of people opinion is the GOAT you can tell he may be because even younger generations here him and say it He was saying words back in the 80's that brothers still say React to I ain't no joke and follow the leader know the ledge and microphone fiend all by Eric B and Rakim he was the first rapper in historywith a million dollar contract opeed the doors for every one else
How can a young rap fan not know who Rakim is? That would be similar to being a young NBA fan, watching Lebron while growing up and not knowing who Michael Jordan is.
I mean he's revered as the God MC but he was recently asked who's the greatest to ever do it and he said Eminem..I was like wtf? He didn't say another brotha like Nas..or Kool Moe Dee etc..The Black Community gave Rakim his prominence as a MC but gave props to a outsider..I lost respect for him but Rakim's music is classic.
Yeah but Rakim told me Jay when I interviewed him I think his answers change as new information is given and regardless of his color a lot of rappers say Eminem Rakim ain't the first nor will he be the last
@@IENetworkTV I'm speaking from the Black Culture aspect..not skill.. A lot of The Black Community seems to think we don't need to gate keep our culture..we don't elevate our own..we elevate outsiders. No other culture elevates Black Americans in their culture.
@@d.j.w.6431 MAN I AM from the old school i don't care about all that you making it to deep Has eminem been about hip hop and the culture? Yes has he ever embarrassed the culture? NO does he write his own bars? Yes never had anything come up about him not writing his bars do black rappers respect him? Yes case closed all that other stuff is too deep my Guy this is music it has no color
@@d.j.w.6431 Naw I elevate who is nice Period If they don't want Eminem being elevated guess what? Be nicer than him YOu want Rakim to say somebody black is the best because they black? lol would that make him a stand up dude?
Ok whoever u took ths suggestion frm dont listen to thm EVER AGAIN ‼️ This is NOT how The God should b introduced. Do Rakim: I Ain't No Joke, Microphone Fiend, Follow the Leader and Paid In Full,
Eric B. Is the DJ. Rakim is the rapper. He's considered the GOAT of rapping.
He Top 5 for sure
@@Tribal_Sky75 sheeeeeit…top 2. Lol
He doesn’t need to be on any list. He’s considered the god MC. Your favorite rapper’s, favorite rapper’s, favorite rapper.
These guys were intelligent and deep compared to now. Pussy, money and grudge now days. No talent and grade school lyrics.
@@pastense and they were HARDER than any so-called Gangsta rappers out today. Street reputation was very strong. Ran with a solid crew.
Paid in Full changed the whole genre. Rakim inspired a generation with his lyricism and flow and Eric B. gave everyone a new sound. Every single track on that album has been sampled over and over by anyone and everyone across multiple generations in hip hop.
🔥🔥Rakim "I Ain't No Joke" literally
My dude
Thanks for taking a chance on Rakim reactions. Rakim is the one that’s spitting the bars!!
Here’s some more Rakim songs u’d love to react too.
Juice(know the ledge)
Let the Rhythm Hit em
I ain’t no joke
Microphone Fiend
Lyrics of Fury
Follow the Leader******
And that's how we got "flow" in hip-hop scene. Brilliant!
Eric B & Rakim - know the ledge, a certified classic 🙌🔥
That beat is ICONIC! 🔥🔥🔥
The youngsters looking back at the golden age. Hip hop was never better than around the time of Rakim. It's been all downhill since.
Don't sweat the technique!!
Eric B and Rakim🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 they are legendary 🔥
Your bouncing and swaying with the smile is life! 🖖🏿🤣
I love how everytime there is ass his face expressions change from vibing to smiling😂
In those days, you had the 3 masters of rapping: Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, and KRS-One. Of course there were many other great lyricists of the 80s and 90s, but these three were considered the top tier of lyrical masters.
Instant like, Rakim = the God MC
Lyrics of Fury is where Rakim is at his best.
The lyricist is Rhakim, one of the greatest MC's to EVER bless the mic. Check out "Microphone Fiend" or "Mahogony" by them. This is where Will got his "Summertime" flow from. Definitely one of the G.O.A.Ts!!
Rakim is the rapper, AKA the God MC, is considered one of the best lyricists to ever touch a microphone. Before the whole Big and Pac craze, Rakim was probably considered the best rapper on mostly everyone's list, and is in most people's top 5 today. You have to definitely react to the song
"The Microphone Fiend". He is still my favorite rapper of all times.
Yes youngblood, you lock in on the Legend, The Godfather, RAKIM. Your favorite rappers, favorite rapper and A lyrical Genuis.
Check out Erik B and Rakim's classic track - Paid in full
You react to some of my favorite songs from my childhood (late 80s, 90s), and classics at that. Plus, your reactions seem genuine. Keep it up 💯
🔥🔥🔥 this my favorite song
As good now as it was when it came out.
Rakim is the🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🔥 You have to check out Microphone Fiend, and Know The Ledge. Great reaction!
Wyclef Jean From The Fugees playing the Contrabass in the Video 🥶
EPMD - You gots to chill.
Eric B & Rakim 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
Now FINALLY someone reacts to the GENIUS of Eric B & Rakim...Rakim is definitely MY GOAT...Great time to listen to hip hop
Legend !
Classic
Rakim - flow forever
Thank you for doing this reaction video, I truly enjoyed it.
RAKIM IS THE RAPPER
Fun fact, maybe some of y’all know this, some don’t. Asap Rocky’s mom was a big fan of Rakim, so much so that she named him Rakim
👍Rakim the God of lyrics
#CLASSIC
Real rap music right there
I ain’t no joke & microphone fiend is firreeeee by them
I got one that you going have to listen to the original and remix versions of this song, the original was widely distributed on the album but check out the remix by Mantronik who produced both cutz " COLD GETTIN' DUMB by Just-Ice!!! The beat is crazy on this!!!
Rakim - "its been a long time"😃
Rakim in a lot of people opinion is the GOAT you can tell he may be because even younger generations here him and say it He was saying words back in the 80's that brothers still say React to I ain't no joke and follow the leader know the ledge and microphone fiend all by Eric B and Rakim he was the first rapper in historywith a million dollar contract opeed the doors for every one else
How can a young rap fan not know who Rakim is? That would be similar to being a young NBA fan, watching Lebron while growing up and not knowing who Michael Jordan is.
This is my UFC walkout music.
This is the best rapper... check out I Aint No Joke... and Make em clap to this.
So mad some one suggested this before me... and glad at the same time
Rakim is the one rapping. Eric B, the quiet one with the white hat, is the DJ.
THE GOD MC
Rakim is the Holy Grail of HIp Hop...Please check out Rakim's Holy Are You....its sooo on another level. Don't sleep on it fam...check it out!
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that vid is a mike tyson robin givens thirst trap
🔥🔥
The video girls back then are so conservative compared today, lmao, love the younger generations discovering Gen X hip hop, nothing compares. 🥰
Wyclef on bass
I think you should listen to some Del the Funky Homosapien.. aka Deltron 3000
You should also react to "Lyrics of Fury"
AYO
Eric B and Rakihm
Microphone 🎤 Fiend
I Ain’t No Joke
Follow The Leader
Thank me later
Yes… all of this here.
👍👍👍👍
Hey Shawny Rakim is a legend please react to " MICROPHONE FIEND" by Eric B & Rakim .
rakim is the best to eva touch the mic
Rakim Allah ! God mc 💯
b-boying track BTW
Do prof fire lesson and squad goals
Please do a review to microphone fiend
Can you react to EGYPTIAN LOVER BY- EGYPTIAN LOVER
EGYPTIAN LOVER- I NEED A FREAK, THANK YOU
Check out New Kids on the Block step by step
React to Montell Jordan this is how we do it
I mean he's revered as the God MC but he was recently asked who's the greatest to ever do it and he said Eminem..I was like wtf? He didn't say another brotha like Nas..or Kool Moe Dee etc..The Black Community gave Rakim his prominence as a MC but gave props to a outsider..I lost respect for him but Rakim's music is classic.
Yeah but Rakim told me Jay when I interviewed him I think his answers change as new information is given and regardless of his color a lot of rappers say Eminem Rakim ain't the first nor will he be the last
have you heard Rap God by eminem? so did Rakim after hearing that is why he said what he said i don't blame him
@@IENetworkTV I'm speaking from the Black Culture aspect..not skill.. A lot of The Black Community seems to think we don't need to gate keep our culture..we don't elevate our own..we elevate outsiders. No other culture elevates Black Americans in their culture.
@@d.j.w.6431 MAN I AM from the old school i don't care about all that you making it to deep Has eminem been about hip hop and the culture? Yes has he ever embarrassed the culture? NO does he write his own bars? Yes never had anything come up about him not writing his bars do black rappers respect him? Yes case closed all that other stuff is too deep my Guy this is music it has no color
@@d.j.w.6431 Naw I elevate who is nice Period If they don't want Eminem being elevated guess what? Be nicer than him YOu want Rakim to say somebody black is the best because they black? lol would that make him a stand up dude?
The god RAKIM Allah.
YOU are literally listening to the GOD - Rakim Allah.
Ok whoever u took ths suggestion frm dont listen to thm EVER AGAIN ‼️ This is NOT how The God should b introduced. Do Rakim: I Ain't No Joke, Microphone Fiend, Follow the Leader and Paid In Full,
Listen, anything composed by the omnipotent is a classic.
Check out public enemy #1 & your gonna get yours by public enemy.
As well as 3 wheels up by kano
Fun fact that was wyclef playing the Bass