^ Does that mean you like the song or something? lol
I saw the video the other day on Yo! MTV Raps, which is back or something.
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^ Does that mean you like the song or something? lol
I saw the video the other day on Yo! MTV Raps, which is back or something.
That's the G.O.A.T. right there
Agreed.
Prepare to be blown away...
Even in 2008 I listen to some of Rakim's old rhymes and I just cannot believe what I'm hearing. Follow The Leader is by far my favorite.
So...when are the big-ass rope chains coming back in style?
Nas is probably the only guy who can touch Rakim lyrically IMO.
P.S. I'm wearing rope chains right now.
Welp, might as well pull up the Power Rankings thread...
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Originally Posted by Sir Douche Baggins
Nas is cool but they're two very different styles. Rakim wasn't about anything at all except taking his rhymes to a whole new level of creativity and perfection. He's like the ultimate notebooker. I think of him as like the Beatles of hip hop - other bands may be able to move you more, or deliver a meaningful message, but the Beatles were the ultimate song craftsmen of their genre. When the Beatles make a song, you can't imagine it turning out any different, because it's as perfect as it can be. Rakim is just like that - in fact, he's arguably superior because his delivery was so good, whereas none of the Beatles were technically outstanding musicians.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sir Douche Baggins
Nas is all over the map, though. He's trying to deliver messages and tell stories. He'd be like the Bob Dylan of hip hop. He's trying to convey a sense of place and time and personality. He only cares about his delivery as much as it allows him to get across his idea. He's got a much wider variety of interests. He's more like a poet than an MC.