Never noticed this..

[remarK]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbY23GowTF4

Rakim the God, song is amazing..

never noticed that Eminem was probably influenced by this track, probably gave him the idea for The Way I Am..

the R-A- to the K-I-M if I wasn't then why would I say I Am?... :high:

Long Island to Brooklyn all day!...

[pUL5e]

Nas also took this

It's the N, the A to the S-I-R / If I wasn't I musta been Escobar /

That's from his song "You're Da Man"

[D-Reppin]

Most of the best lyricists in music today has been influenced by Rakim either directly or indirectly. Rakim is responsible for revolutionizing Hip Hop and Hip Hop Music by placing major emphasis on lyricism, but i'm sure you guys knew that, lol. :high:

[UNKNOWN ARTIST]

yeah Rakim's a pioneer

[0RTHAD0X]

not me.im influenced by D-Reppin :D

[UNKNOWN ARTIST]

not me.im influenced by Dick-Rapin :D


fixed :D

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[0RTHAD0X]

wow UA,are we in the 6th grade? lmfao

[UNKNOWN ARTIST]

...... lmao

[Ateleron12]

Eminem > Rakim :high:

[D-Reppin]

Funny shit between Orthadox and U.A. I still don't know what Dick Raping is though, and damn anyone who tries to explain that with a response...

Pricks... :high:

[pUL5e]

Eminem > Rakim :high:

Dawg are you serious? Idk if you could compare the two.

Rakim is a fuckin genius though. I'd say Rakim = Em

More people are influenced by Rakim than Em..shit, even Em is influenced by Rakim. All the greats are

Nas, Jay-Z, Em...

[slappdoctor]

yo, word UP 1 Of My Folks From The Production Team Did Some Work On Rakims Album