Nobody tells Rakim what to rap about. Dr. Dre is Hollywood. Rakim needs to get with DJ Premier again plus Large Professor, Marley Marl, Pete Rock and Q-Tip.
+mrlawilliamsuk Warmachine You do know that Rakim did most of the work right? From recording to rapping to producing. Why you think Eric didn't want to sign the papers that would officially separate them? The nigga don't got skills to make money, unlike Rakim.
tbh, Eric b's scratching was v v basic too. i used to scratch over the top of it. however, he was very effective! Is your comment questioning me or in support of my comment? I sad they were his finest years...meaning after being with rakim....not fine no mo'.
+anthony polis no. This is one of the standout comments from the red bull interview. It shows that Rakim won't compromise his style for big dollars. There's a tiny bit missing from this bit, I agree. Dre wanted Rakim to rap about killing a dude Rakim was thinking about 'giving life' to a dude thru lyrics.
yeah. that's why the dre/aftermath thing didn't work out. dre had Ra in the studio and he's treating him like Snoop before Doggystyle dropped? nah, Ra is before your time, Dre. i remember all that bullshit about "what if we get the best rapper and the best producer in the studio?". but honestly, Rakim is the best rapper. but.... Dre? best producer? that's a tough one to call. i'd rather hear a full Ra/Premo album then Ra/Dre. Premo understands the east coast mentality of boom bap and chopped samples/keys/instruments sampled in the mpc, with scratched hooks. Dre went hollywood. don't forget yall - dre had the hookup from the wreckin cru on equipment that nobody else had. that's why he's so far advanced. still don't mean he's the best tho, just one of the lucky folk. as far as Ra goes, i'll support him on every product he ever does, every producer, etc - i heard Pharrell is doing Ra's next album. that's fucked up and i dread that to be true, but i'll still support dude cause he's the truth. i'm a Rakim fan; not a Rakim-over-this-dope-beat fan, a Rakim fan. he could rap over pen snares and sneaker stomps and i'd buy it. Ra needs to lace Em's Rap God track and show marshall how it's really done.
+Kmak Milly That's debatable Hypnotic was decent but not Rakims best work. There's several other tracks that's better. Dont Sweat The Technique & Mahogany are both better tracks.
Bullshit Rakim just didn't like Dre telling him what to do! Of course Eric B didn't tell you to say this or change that! He ain't no dam producer!! Rakim just wanted Dre to pull up tracks and let him just rap about what ever. He didn't want no input on nothing from nobody! Cause he the God MC! Dre like well I'm the God Producer! So take you ass home!!!!
You can read more on Rakim here...
► www.redbullmusicacademy.com/lectures/rakim-lecture
Why does the thumbnail say "Q-Tip on working with Nas"?
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This is why Rakim is a LEGEND.
He didn't let money dictate his decisions, or his work. He didn't like what Dre was selling, and he chose to walk away.
He's the God MC .. The 18th letter 360 degrees foreal.
Like L.L.Cool G
Nobody tells Rakim what to rap about. Dr. Dre is Hollywood. Rakim needs to get with DJ Premier again plus Large Professor, Marley Marl, Pete Rock and Q-Tip.
Know what? Yeah, Premier or Just Blaze. Imagine him on a beat like Exhibit A??
Simon Dilling Christiansen with the possible exception of Q-Tip, Rakim has worked with all of those people.
Or Eric B. Those were his finest years.
+mrlawilliamsuk Warmachine
You do know that Rakim did most of the work right? From recording to rapping to producing.
Why you think Eric didn't want to sign the papers that would officially separate them? The nigga don't got skills to make money, unlike Rakim.
tbh, Eric b's scratching was v v basic too. i used to scratch over the top of it. however, he was very effective! Is your comment questioning me or in support of my comment? I sad they were his finest years...meaning after being with rakim....not fine no mo'.
+anthony polis no. This is one of the standout comments from the red bull interview. It shows that Rakim won't compromise his style for big dollars. There's a tiny bit missing from this bit, I agree. Dre wanted Rakim to rap about killing a dude Rakim was thinking about 'giving life' to a dude thru lyrics.
Awesome. One of the top best MC's of all time. Hail Rakim.
yeah. that's why the dre/aftermath thing didn't work out. dre had Ra in the studio and he's treating him like Snoop before Doggystyle dropped? nah, Ra is before your time, Dre. i remember all that bullshit about "what if we get the best rapper and the best producer in the studio?". but honestly, Rakim is the best rapper. but.... Dre? best producer? that's a tough one to call. i'd rather hear a full Ra/Premo album then Ra/Dre. Premo understands the east coast mentality of boom bap and chopped samples/keys/instruments sampled in the mpc, with scratched hooks. Dre went hollywood. don't forget yall - dre had the hookup from the wreckin cru on equipment that nobody else had. that's why he's so far advanced. still don't mean he's the best tho, just one of the lucky folk. as far as Ra goes, i'll support him on every product he ever does, every producer, etc - i heard Pharrell is doing Ra's next album. that's fucked up and i dread that to be true, but i'll still support dude cause he's the truth. i'm a Rakim fan; not a Rakim-over-this-dope-beat fan, a Rakim fan. he could rap over pen snares and sneaker stomps and i'd buy it. Ra needs to lace Em's Rap God track and show marshall how it's really done.
love Dre And Rakim but i definitely understand what your sayin... the chemistry with Ra and Premo is far better matched up.
Rakim never sold out
RAKIM KEEPING IT REAL
Respect Rakim for not selling out to Dre.
Says a lot about him as a producer
Much respect.
Rakim!!! Yes
Ra the goat
I haven't heard ANYTHING better then Rakim's unreleased HYPNOTIC 96! NOOne is touching THAT! name a song!............ I know u CAN'T!
"It's yourz" by the Wu- Tang. Reakwon molested that flow like a priest left alone with an altar boy.
+Kmak Milly BS
***** His unreleased "Chicken n' Fries" must be the best 😒😂😜
That was Nas & Busta.
Kmak Milly Wu-Gambino's, Verbal Intercourse & Guillotine Swords are 3 that come to mind.
This nga Always Fly
Yo Ra!: You got your own Clothing line or something?
Yo someone check that thumbnail!!
IF RAKIM COULDN'T DO IT, THEN NOBODY CAN!!
+Kmak Milly That's debatable Hypnotic was decent but not Rakims best work. There's several other tracks that's better. Dont Sweat The Technique & Mahogany are both better tracks.
these highlights stink! there were much better parts. could've done a 2 or 3 min video with more content!
Dre is a sucker. He ruined the project
Survival of the fittest: the prisoners Bible. Got the book?! Now face the music
Bullshit Rakim just didn't like Dre telling him what to do! Of course Eric B didn't tell you to say this or change that! He ain't no dam producer!! Rakim just wanted Dre to pull up tracks and let him just rap about what ever. He didn't want no input on nothing from nobody! Cause he the God MC! Dre like well I'm the God Producer! So take you ass home!!!!