Rakim is my own personal GOAT his flow is unheard of even above Biggie, Nas or Em. The best part of hip hop is we may agree on 90% of the top 10 but so many will have different top 3's.
Brad and Lex: FYI, Rage against the machine did a cover of this classic. Rage is a cross between Rock and Hip Hop. Lyrically an important band that speaks their mind like Bryson Gray. Down Rodeo is pronounced Ro-Day-O as in Rodeo Dr. in Beverly Hills. Rage uses many metaphors in their lyrics. Killing in the name (75k), Bulls on Parade (60k) views. Viewers are out there.
Eric B and Rakim was same time as run dmc and beastie boys and LL cool j amongst many many other rappers who enunciated in the mid 80s to early (very early) 90s
I received a boom box w/ double cassette player for my 10th birthday in 1989 and I remember listening to the local hip hop station and recording the songs I liked, Microphone Fiend was the very first, I remember walking around my apartment complex, boom box on my shoulder w/ the volume to the max… I miss the good ole days🤔
Lol I got my JVC dual cassette Box for my tenth birthday in 1981. A lot of people don't realize that boom box wasn't a thing back then. We only called it a box.
Real og's! There isn't a rapper alive that didn't have an influence from eric b and rakim! If they say they don't know them they haven't learnt there craft! You'd like Gangstarr/mass appeal ( and the rest of there tracks too)
Rakim is without doubt one of the best MC's of all time, and I don't say the lightly. I grew up in LA during the 70's and 80's, and was there for the start of hip-hop as it migrated across the country. I bought mix tapes from the swap meets, knew people selling out of trunks, friends DJ'ing, etc., so I've seen and heard it all. I would easily put Rakim in the top 5, and depending how the wind is blowing any day, he could be my number 1.
Rakim is on my personal Mt. Rushmore of lyricist with Em, Pac and Chuck D. Going to have to make some room for Tom on there pretty soon though. Couple of suggestions. Paid in Full is legendary. And unfortunately Rakim and Eric had some beef and split. But Rakim did some solo's after it. Stay a While is absolute fire. "Thinking of a master plan, cuz ain't nothing but sweat inside my hands, so I dig into my pocket all my money is spent, so I dig deeper but still coming up with lint, so I start my mission, leave my residence, thinking how I can get some dead presidents"
Hey guys! I've never been a huge rap fan. But absolutley love Eric B. & Rakim. Heres my favorite. Awesome Eric B. & Rakim - Paid in Full (7 Minutes Of Madness Remix)
THE G.O.A.T.!! This is the foundation I Know You Got Soul Song by Eric B. & Rakim Back in the day, it was backyard parties. DJ was mixing and an MC would get up and kill it.
THE GOD MC!! Ya'll probably not coming back to this old school video to read this comment but this is the man who took hip hop to the next level. Before Rakim it was more 'BOOM BAP' and simple rhyme styles, that's why they call him the 'GOD MC' - He's the creator of it all
@brad&lex I’ve seen a few of you guys videos. I must say Brad you are a lucky man, just the way Lex looks at you is something special. Keep up the good work.
Rakim, KRS, you can hear what they're saying, the music is banging, both in the top 5 ever ✊ Do "Pass the hand grenade", that track is special, Lex would love it! 😄
In the old days there was a DJ and an MC or 2 and that was it, it was simple bare bones, 2 turntables on a microphone.... Back when you needed real talent
Rakim is a GOAT!! His lyrical style and the album Paid in Full is the genesis of "The Golden Age of Hip Hop" imho. He basically pioneered the multisyllable 16 bar flow. Big Daddy Kane and KRS-One on the level as well, true pioneers in the essence of Flow. _Check out Paid In Full, I Ain't No Joke, Follow the Leader, Know the Ledge, and Don't Sweat the Technique_ He basically wrote the blueprint for Mos Def & Talib Kweli, Q Tip, Guru, Nas, Pac, BIG, Meth, Andre 3000, Jay, Em, Kendrick, etc. All influential in their own right with unique "Flow" *Forever GOAT Status*
The first Rap group to have a million dollar contract. Actually for every album they recorded a milli‼️This was 1987 ✊🏾 Rakim is in everyone's Top 5 if not you don't know hip hop! I seen them in Madison Sq Garden in 88 5 nights 5 consecutive sold out shows.
You guys should revisit this duo. Check out 'Follow the Leader'. It's their single greatest track and one of the greatest ryhme schemes in hip hop history.
I Love what Lex said about the DJ. She's correct. The DJ was scratching n mixing, vinyl records during the MCs rhyming. Today, it's all digital and they call themselves djs. On stage the relationship between the MC and the DJ was important to put on a good show. Now, the rapper just had to remember his lyrics. He doesn't have to ride out to whatever the DJ is doing.
I am surprised that neither of you commented on his rhyme scheme. That is what was so next level about Rakim. We were all dumb-struck by his rhyme scheme when he came out. He is still the standard-bearer for MC'n.
This is the BAR you need to set for hip hop quality. Just cuz you pour syrup over shit, that don't make it pancakes! And that's what we've been given for the past 15+ years.
This is the finest Hip-hop you're ever going to listen to. In my opinion.
Amen
I totally with you agree
absophuckinlutely!!!!
Heck yeah!!!!
4 real, OG's
If you're going to do Eric B & Rakim, you have to do "Follow the Leader".
Paid in full is my personal favorite
Yeah follow the leader is timeless.
They can't handle this - they gonna break down....
Paid in Full
"A menace to the microphone, a lethal weapon or assassinator if the people aint steppin" RAKIM is the GOAT, Hands down, nuff said.
AMEN!!
The God MC Rakim is unquestionably in the conversation of the greatest rappers of all time!!!
OMG! Eric B & Rakim is real hip hop. I loved that whole album. You need to get Lex into some EPMD next.
Did you see that Nas released the song "EPMD 2" featuring EPMD recently ?
@@adgato75 no I didn't, I'll have to check it out
First album - “Strictly Business”
Love this style/era of Hip Hop. So much easier to understand the bars.
"silly rabbit" who didn't eat Trix cereal, love that pop culture ref
Rakim the God, the man, the myth, the G.O.A.T. Gotta do I Ain't No Joke, then Follow The Leader, then Know The Ledge.
Agreed
Rakim is considered one of the greatest....is said he has the best verse ever written.
Greatest rapper of all time and it aint even close. This was one of the first Golden era of rap albums I ever bought. Got it in 88.
Rakim was one of a kind in the 80s. No one who wanted their careers to end ever challenged him. He was a pure lyricist.
Rahim and Eric B hip hop classic duo, underrated as hell and my childhood memories are flooded.
I want all of you to see the smiles that creep onto their faces. That's what real music does. It touches your soul
Rakim was the truth , y'all. He is on so many "Top 5 ever" lists . Not just of fans - of other rap artists.
Rakim, Always takes his time and never rushes it. He doesn't have to.
Feed me hip-hop & I start trembling! 😮😅 Everything he spits is straight DOPE!
Eric B. & Rakim - Don't Sweat The Technique
Wow! I'm pretty sure I haven't heard this song for 20+ years. This channel is quickly becoming my favorite.
I ain’t no joke is legendary
You need to do more Rakim! He’s the God M. C. !
Rakim is my own personal GOAT his flow is unheard of even above Biggie, Nas or Em. The best part of hip hop is we may agree on 90% of the top 10 but so many will have different top 3's.
Brad and Lex: FYI, Rage against the machine did a cover of this classic. Rage is a cross between Rock and Hip Hop. Lyrically an important band that speaks their mind like Bryson Gray. Down Rodeo is pronounced Ro-Day-O as in Rodeo Dr. in Beverly Hills. Rage uses many metaphors in their lyrics. Killing in the name (75k), Bulls on Parade (60k) views. Viewers are out there.
I agree ...it is time for them to react to Rage...I think they will love it.
Yup, Rage is a great one to react to
Wow, loved Rage back in the day. How I missed the fact they covered this is beyond me.
@@GDawgTube They did a full album of covers.
Great cover.
The best of the best.
Eric B and Rakim was same time as run dmc and beastie boys and LL cool j amongst many many other rappers who enunciated in the mid 80s to early (very early) 90s
Eric B. & Rakim were freaken awesome! You guys should check out "Follow the leader" next.
I grew up on this and I am thankful for that.
I received a boom box w/ double cassette player for my 10th birthday in 1989 and I remember listening to the local hip hop station and recording the songs I liked, Microphone Fiend was the very first, I remember walking around my apartment complex, boom box on my shoulder w/ the volume to the max… I miss the good ole days🤔
Lol I got my JVC dual cassette Box for my tenth birthday in 1981. A lot of people don't realize that boom box wasn't a thing back then. We only called it a box.
Real og's! There isn't a rapper alive that didn't have an influence from eric b and rakim! If they say they don't know them they haven't learnt there craft! You'd like Gangstarr/mass appeal ( and the rest of there tracks too)
Rakim is without doubt one of the best MC's of all time, and I don't say the lightly. I grew up in LA during the 70's and 80's, and was there for the start of hip-hop as it migrated across the country. I bought mix tapes from the swap meets, knew people selling out of trunks, friends DJ'ing, etc., so I've seen and heard it all. I would easily put Rakim in the top 5, and depending how the wind is blowing any day, he could be my number 1.
Rakim is a legendary rapper. Need to do some more old skool, EPMD, KRS-ONE, Big Daddy Kane, Slick Rick, Fab 5 Freddie, RUN DMC
Rakim is on my personal Mt. Rushmore of lyricist with Em, Pac and Chuck D. Going to have to make some room for Tom on there pretty soon though.
Couple of suggestions. Paid in Full is legendary. And unfortunately Rakim and Eric had some beef and split. But Rakim did some solo's after it. Stay a While is absolute fire.
"Thinking of a master plan, cuz ain't nothing but sweat inside my hands, so I dig into my pocket all my money is spent, so I dig deeper but still coming up with lint, so I start my mission, leave my residence, thinking how I can get some dead presidents"
He's the God MC for a reason
He is the original OG,! A true God, of the genre
YES! we need more rap from this era, Rakim is a legend. next one should be mob deep shook ones, such a hard song
KOOL G RAP! he is the GOAT when it comes to multi syllable rhyming.
Rakim is definitely up there in the conversations about GOAT. His flow was often imitated.
Hey guys! I've never been a huge rap fan. But absolutley love Eric B. & Rakim.
Heres my favorite. Awesome
Eric B. & Rakim - Paid in Full (7 Minutes Of Madness Remix)
16 years old. 78 Impala, 1 speaker in my dashboard
The best times.
another huge eric b and rakim tune is dont sweat the technique its a classic!
Rakim is a legendary MC and one of the best of all time. Rope chains, track suits, and rings were the style.
Rakim is an underrated 🐐
THE G.O.A.T.!! This is the foundation
I Know You Got Soul
Song by Eric B. & Rakim
Back in the day, it was backyard parties. DJ was mixing and an MC would get up and kill it.
THE GOD MC!!
Ya'll probably not coming back to this old school video to read this comment but this is the man who took hip hop to the next level. Before Rakim it was more 'BOOM BAP' and simple rhyme styles, that's why they call him the 'GOD MC' - He's the creator of it all
Yeah! "Eric B. is President" is my fave jam by these guys
This is cool music. Being absolute metal head. Probably only rap I like. MOVE THE CROWD
Love these guys. Follow The Leader, Juice (Know The Ledge), Paid In Full, No Omega, and I Know You Got Soul are all great as well.
This song was a hit in São Paulo, Brazil. The Remix Is fire. Really dope.
"...purity in rap...". How very correct you are.
My favorite. So weird, I got into Erik B and Rakim like 10 years ago when I was in my 30’s. I’m a metal guy but promote them always
What?!? Erik B. WOW. I have not heard these words in like 20 years.
@brad&lex I’ve seen a few of you guys videos. I must say Brad you are a lucky man, just the way Lex looks at you is something special. Keep up the good work.
Glad someone put you on was listening to them last night and was going to suggest.
Can't believe you're doing Eric B & Rakim. Check out 'Follow the Leader' & 'Juice (Know the Ledge)'. Two of the best tracks ever!
This takes me back!!🥰❤❤👍👏👏Good times!!
This is great! Great choice for a reaction.
BEST MC EVER IN RAP. That's 100 % fact
RAKIM is the greatest emcee to touch the mic. React to "Holy Are You" its recent.
Excellent choice
Old shit!...yeeess!..one of my all time favorite!..do big daddy kane..boogie down production. Etc.🤘
The God MC! Need to do Know the Ledge or Don’t sweat the technique!
I love me some Old school hip hop/rap,specially Eric B & Rakim.Paid in full,next.
Eric B and Rakim : The ledge, I ain't no Joke, Mahogany
Rakim, KRS, you can hear what they're saying, the music is banging, both in the top 5 ever ✊ Do "Pass the hand grenade", that track is special, Lex would love it! 😄
G.O.A.T....Had to go play ball after hearing The R back in the day
Ahh yes, real old school rap. Everything from 1979-1988 is great.
Good call Brad! Good ish! Yes that is Eric B. scratching on the beat
In the old days there was a DJ and an MC or 2 and that was it, it was simple bare bones, 2 turntables on a microphone.... Back when you needed real talent
My absolute fave of generation one!!
Rakim is a GOAT!! His lyrical style and the album Paid in Full is the genesis of "The Golden Age of Hip Hop" imho. He basically pioneered the multisyllable 16 bar flow. Big Daddy Kane and KRS-One on the level as well, true pioneers in the essence of Flow. _Check out Paid In Full, I Ain't No Joke, Follow the Leader, Know the Ledge, and Don't Sweat the Technique_ He basically wrote the blueprint for Mos Def & Talib Kweli, Q Tip, Guru, Nas, Pac, BIG, Meth, Andre 3000, Jay, Em, Kendrick, etc. All influential in their own right with unique "Flow" *Forever GOAT Status*
Thanks you guys. Graccias chicos.
Fire 🔥 this is my high school jam
Erik b. And rakim best rappers of all time ..do . i aint no joke
The first Rap group to have a million dollar contract. Actually for every album they recorded a milli‼️This was 1987 ✊🏾 Rakim is in everyone's Top 5 if not you don't know hip hop! I seen them in Madison Sq Garden in 88 5 nights 5 consecutive sold out shows.
You guys should revisit this duo. Check out 'Follow the Leader'. It's their single greatest track and one of the greatest ryhme schemes in hip hop history.
I Love what Lex said about the DJ. She's correct. The DJ was scratching n mixing, vinyl records during the MCs rhyming. Today, it's all digital and they call themselves djs. On stage the relationship between the MC and the DJ was important to put on a good show. Now, the rapper just had to remember his lyrics. He doesn't have to ride out to whatever the DJ is doing.
I am surprised that neither of you commented on his rhyme scheme. That is what was so next level about Rakim. We were all dumb-struck by his rhyme scheme when he came out. He is still the standard-bearer for MC'n.
At his time, Rakim was so ahead of the game, he is forever the greatest.
Their song Follow the leader was probably their most popular.
The man in that video rapping is to hip hop what Jimi Hendrix is the the electric guitar
Rakim Allah the God MC….the best to ever do it period. 🖤🥶
Rakim produced 85% of his songs. He said that in an interview.
digital underground's "the humpty dance" is 1 u guys will love.
So much FLOW !!!
THE BEST period 💯💪💯☮️
True Flow! No one was better.
Heck ya been waiting patiently for the old school….would love to see y’all rip some Big L
now that's what I'm talking about, OG OP
Rakim is the GOAT
The God MC
It is pure hip-hop. And a top 5 all-time MC, imo.
True hip hop legends!!!!!!!
Back in the day, one guy was the MC while the other guy was the DJ.
Rakim is still rapping, still releasing music occasionally
Top 10 hip hop tune ever.
This is the BAR you need to set for hip hop quality. Just cuz you pour syrup over shit, that don't make it pancakes! And that's what we've been given for the past 15+ years.
Rakim is why the term G.O.A.T. was created.
Love this jam
“Follow The Leader”
Lyrics upon lyrics upon lyrics
Yo! Check out Eric B. & Rakim - Juice (Know The Ledge). It's from the soundtrack of a movie called "Juice".
Rakim = G.O.A.T.! The God M.C. 'Nuff said...
You know it's good if Brad is still swaying after the music stops
The god mc!! When i b on the mic! Know the ledge (juice) follow the leader.
When you see there were great