Showing posts with label Rakim. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Rakim. Show all posts
Thursday, March 6, 2014
Friday, December 20, 2013
Rakim drops a tribute to Nelson Mandela.
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Wednesday, October 2, 2013
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Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Here, we have an offering from DMX & Rakim featuring the voice of Shontelle. Dr.Phil x DMX interview tomorrow.
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Friday, June 7, 2013
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Monday, May 6, 2013
Hip hop’s golden age began in 1986, the day Rakim stepped to a microphone to record “Eric B Is President.” Only 18 years old (though he sounded considerably more worldly), Rakim (real name William Griffin) had a smooth, effortless flow that brought a cool melodicism and high intelligence to the MC game—he gave both fire and ice, set within the wiry frame of his serious features. Even those who didn’t get the Five Percenter reference wouldn’t have bridled at his nickname, God. His partnership with his DJ, Eric B, yielded four great albums and numerous classic singles before Rakim split for a solo career. Despite initial success with 1997’s The 18th Letter, he endured several frustratingly fruitless years signed to Dr Dre’s Aftermath, working on an album that never came. Now Rakim back in his native New York, the city where his immense influence is most clearly audible, notably in other NYC wordsmiths such as Nas. As recently as 2012, The Source named him the greatest MC of all time.
Previous: Raekwon Brings Out Rakim & GZA in NYC (Videos)
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Previous: Rakim - "Bring It On" (Unreleased Music)
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Producer Dominic Owen drops this track from Rakim that was recorded circa 1995 at High Class Studios in Brooklyn. Really dope.
Previous: Eric B. & Rakim Will Be Re-Releasing Paid In Full (Video)
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Previous: Rakim - My Favorite Verse (Video)
Monday, November 7, 2011
Recently, you were nominated for a spot in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. What was your reaction when you heard the news?
I was speechless. You can almost say, “Yeah, I made it,” getting nominated to that right there. It’s a big accolade. If I get in, it’ll definitely put the icing on the cake. To be noticed on that plateau, for me, is enough. It definitely lets you know that you’re noticed, appreciated, and somewhat made it in music.
But I’ve got other things to prove. I don’t know why, but now it’s like [I'm] proving you can be over 40, still be relevant, still be nice on the mic, and you can still be a beast. All of these things. It don’t stop with me. I guess with the titles that I’ve been handed through the years, it inspires me to keep that up. If not, push it further. (Complex)
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Previous: Rakim & The Roots Perform Live in NYC (Video)
Friday, June 24, 2011
Rakim celebrates the 25th anniversary of "Paid In Full," and performs live in New York City.
Previous: Rakim - My Favorite Verse (Video)
Previous: Rakim - My Favorite Verse (Video)
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
The God Emcee selects "The Punisher" from his 1992 album with Eric B Don't Sweat The Technique [which samples The Chicago Gangsters' "Gangster Boogie," and explains why the verse always stands out to him as one of his favourites -- watch below. - SoulCulture
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Monday, November 8, 2010
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