Rakim on Why He Left Dr. Dre, Dre Only Wanting Him to Rap Gangsta Lyrics (Part 4)

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Rakim recently sat down for a live edition of the Touré Show podcast, and in this clip he breaks down several of the songs that he considers his best work. The tracks he named are "Mystery (Who is God?)," "Juice," and "Mahogany," which he says was inspired by Diana Ross in the 1972 film Lady Sings the Blues.
To hear more of their conversation, including why Rakim says he pushes himself to rhyme at an elite level, hit the above clip.

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@MBOYA22 6 жыл бұрын

He once said he never used profanity in his music because he knew his parents would be listening. Thats a real man ( NOT NIGGA) who has respect and is still regarded as one of thee greatest.

@davidsimmons4731 5 жыл бұрын

He's definitely used profanity before

@drumsrugged4419 5 жыл бұрын

@Seyi Ajayi in the song mahogany he says f*** around and missed the show

@mikekings5265 5 жыл бұрын

You write even though I never use the n word myself it's time for people to stop using that fucking stupid word my man and I'm mexican by the way

@GrazsPlace 5 жыл бұрын

Nah... A "real" man does what the fuck he wants...

@GrazsPlace 5 жыл бұрын

@@mikekings5265 you're talking like a fucking idiot...

@SupremeGURU76 6 жыл бұрын

Rakim always holds the Mic like he about rapping. True MC

@DEVINEJUSTICEALLAH72 6 жыл бұрын

GEEK Assault FACTS!!

@TheGiftof7PRESENTS 6 жыл бұрын

GEEK Assault Always.

@TheGiftof7PRESENTS 6 жыл бұрын

LeeroyGreen Obviously you’re not familiar with Rakim and his voice, speech.

@hohepahape8625 6 жыл бұрын

i hold the microphone like a grudge

@SupremeGURU76 6 жыл бұрын

Hohepa Hape 👊🤛

@albertrosa5716 5 жыл бұрын

I've met Rakim on a basketball court around my way, in the mid 90's. Very humble and cool dude. I told him that he was the greatest emcee in rap history, and he was very modest about it, saying that rappers like Melle Mel and Grandmaster Caz were better. Gotta love a brother who knows his history.

@learner5090 2 жыл бұрын

Grandmaster Caz ans Melle Mel are lethal mcs that never gets mention, if you a true hip hop head you knows..

@Jac735 2 жыл бұрын

@@learner5090 right but everyone says jsy z and lil Wayne are better and also nobody never mentions yhe 80s rappers I'm starting to like 80s rap better than 90s rappers mow in a way even though I respect both

@smavi4133 6 ай бұрын

Melle Mel? Come on bruh, there’s something called “wrong humility”. Rakim could smoke Mel any day within two bars.

@ThatGuy-sc5rx 6 ай бұрын

@@smavi4133there would be no Rakim without Melle and the other forefathers. Hes acknowledging hes just carrying on tradition in remembrance of those who came before him. Young cats can learn from that kind of honor, humility and conduct.

@suave_d 6 жыл бұрын

I am glad that Rakim did not lower his vibration and standard to that of gangster rapper. Rakim has always been about raising the bar and re-defining the artform of rhyming. He appealed to the cerebral side of rap, and he walked the path less traveled. He may have sacrificed more money with not following the formula of Dre -- but at least he maintained his integrity. As a grown man, you have to stand for something. Respect to the God MC.

@prophecy9521 6 жыл бұрын

Maybe he could have mad something like a Good Kid, Maad City.

@suave_d 6 жыл бұрын

Nothing wrong with being weird. I like who I am, so what others think can go to hell.

@honeybsweetnectar1713 6 жыл бұрын

Jonathan Soko why?

@evole73 6 жыл бұрын

suaved well said👏🏼

@NotoriousNYNJ 6 жыл бұрын

Jonathan Soko and you sound like a bitch lol

@AlJalandhari 6 жыл бұрын

7:40 he starts talking about Dre

@jwat3217 6 жыл бұрын

🙏🏽

@5150Reaper 6 жыл бұрын

AlJalandhari not all hero’s wear capes & uniforms. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

@carloszaragoza619 6 жыл бұрын

I'd rather watch the whole thing and get to it eventually, this is Rakim Allah man... foh.

@Jason-ue9ym 6 жыл бұрын

💯

@leahtistrahmad1369 6 жыл бұрын

My guy!

@taurusnyy 6 жыл бұрын

I wish he was approached by dj premiere to do an album together instead of Dre, I think that would've worked out perfectly. Peace to the God.

@DEVINEJUSTICEALLAH72 6 жыл бұрын

tony almeda FACTS!!

@VincentJNewman 6 жыл бұрын

When I B On Tha Mic on The Master is an amazing track. Imagine a whole album of tracks like that WOW!

@alfredjones9548 6 жыл бұрын

tony almeda that would b a fuckin classic no doubt

@Daconnect5 6 жыл бұрын

tony almeda dr dre is the laziest producer of all time .L.P.O.A.T

@fairplayterrific147 6 жыл бұрын

Vincent J. Newman Don't Forget "It's Been A Long Time" "New York"(Ya Out There) "Waiting For The World To End" & "CLASSIC"

@pimpmastaa101 6 жыл бұрын

Get the GOD in the studio with Premier, and let them make that masterpiece

@lukeimontv7086 3 жыл бұрын

Pete Rock

@aminhamiti7142 3 жыл бұрын

He's the best MC not a god

@donmegadonmega3533 6 жыл бұрын

The true king of NY

@johnwhitfield5376 6 жыл бұрын

RAKIM...He is of the most BRILLIANT AND INFLUENTIAL minds in the world of hip-hop...PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE....LONG LIVE RAKIM...

@vernonjohnson1198 Жыл бұрын

Yes he is king 🤴

@DEVINEJUSTICEALLAH72 6 жыл бұрын

RAKIM ALLAH HAS A LOT OF INTEGRITY!! HE DIDN'T SELL HIS SOUL HIS FOR A HIT RECORD. HE'S A REAL EMCEE.

@itsjob595 6 жыл бұрын

Terry Turner so true. he is a mc and didn't sell his soul for $$$

@goldenbaby3608 5 жыл бұрын

Because he is Hip Hop.

@damienmercer4731 4 жыл бұрын

Banter Bulldogge ...dude, 🤫

@youmadfunnydude602 3 жыл бұрын

He did

@woketv781 3 жыл бұрын

@@youmadfunnydude602 nah he didn't

@mainebrown235 6 жыл бұрын

I've been listening to rap for 35+ years.. I'm 44 now Rakim will always be the best MC ever in my opinion.. The GOD MC

@richardabu-obe6831 5 жыл бұрын

Dude, ain't no one interested in how long yu been listening to Hip Hop.. or how old yu R.

@irvingdelahoz9390 5 жыл бұрын

have you heard the rhymes from del from hieroglyphics DEL is GOAT

@eminemisdogshit4626 4 жыл бұрын

@@irvingdelahoz9390 Ice cubes cousin! Loved the hyroglyghics

@hatah9305 4 жыл бұрын

No doubt!

@deborahvictoriaedwards5188 4 жыл бұрын

One of many God's truth tellers be....

@storyshootingboards7009 6 жыл бұрын

Dre a dope producer, fake G since day one tho..

@nathanharris7815 5 жыл бұрын

Only beats up woman.

@terrenceperkins5282 4 жыл бұрын

U rite but he dnt produce other do but he get the credit

@1036911242 4 жыл бұрын

but he made many real G

@Samuelrodrigues_ 3 жыл бұрын

@@1036911242 Yep. But he was beating up a female, n most of his song was sample. That's why i love Quik more than Dre

@sinisterone4673 3 жыл бұрын

Studio Gangsta

@dariangregory6182 5 жыл бұрын

Dre tried to get the Legend to go down Devils Lane. I'm glad he resisted the temptation to mislead.

@part4693 6 жыл бұрын

Rakim's solo albums are so underrated

@Rivalthedon 6 жыл бұрын

I love The Master album...My favorite Hip-Hop album of all time.

@leod8489 6 жыл бұрын

Rivalthedon ...i know we all have our preferences but damn tht album out of the entire history of hip hop*

@TonyBeBlessed 6 жыл бұрын

Part 4 the 18th letter the prophecy progessor

@soularkitech8886 6 жыл бұрын

Rivalthedon good shout family. Amazing album

@Rivalthedon 6 жыл бұрын

Loren Latino yes that album is what I listen to when I’m about to make music myself. I love that album. I think it’s really slept on.

@trillwallace4717 5 жыл бұрын

You scream I’m lazy you must be crazy you thought I was a doughnut you tried to glaze me. One of the illest lines in hip hop history 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@tarsheajordan3201 8 ай бұрын

Make them dance to this❤

@abrahamramirez3980 3 жыл бұрын

As much as I like Dr.Dre as one of the greatest producers to ever do it, I feel like the more successful he got the more paranoid he got about experimenting. Dre has said Rakim was one of his idols, so he should have understood what the sound should have been. However, I think Dre has too many people around him telling him that he can only do Gangsta Rap when he's clearly talented enough to expand his sound.

@RighteousFiyah 11 ай бұрын

Not only that he’s too much of a perfectionist. Detox might never come out

@gymreaper1728 11 ай бұрын

Dre ain’t the producer he just a dope mixer,all others do the beats he just takes credit for it.

@RubyDiamond2316 5 жыл бұрын

He sounds like such a chill, down to earth dude! ❤️

@thatguyfrom313 6 жыл бұрын

That combination btw. Dre&Rakim was heavily anticipated. It was sad n great that it never dropped.

@Vinmoonsu 6 жыл бұрын

Dre is a hypocrite. I remember how he was condemning gangster rap & saying that gangsta Rap is dead after he left death Row. With his been there done that crap

@MrWARBUCKS24 6 жыл бұрын

Vinmoonsu then his career was almost dead

@dirt2595 6 жыл бұрын

💯

@j-boogiebrown9961 6 жыл бұрын

Dre's a fucking sell-out, just like all big-time rappers. He writes about what he's told to write about.

@beepboopbop8484 6 жыл бұрын

Dre thought he could take the game with him, but Pac had it on lock & I'm pretty sure folks was waiting on Snoop's next album.

@lajikaln9ne933 6 жыл бұрын

Banter Bulldogge 🤔 u buggin the fuck out...😂😂😂😂

@rajeshshah5320 5 жыл бұрын

I've always loved Rakim's rhymes/raps/lyrics... He is the 'GOD of Rap'.. and of Rappers / MCs..His l;yrics are on a level that simply CANNOT be approached by ordinary artists.. He's been my favorite artist since the early eighties, when he first distributed his very first cassette tapes on the streets. The DON of ghetto music, as far as I'm concerned anyway

@ch.illmatic 5 жыл бұрын

This is the man who changed rap and hip hop forever, the real GOAT

@seekerundue 5 жыл бұрын

Rafat Shareef influence and sales don't mean anything. Imo Rakim is 2nd best. K Rino is first

@ch.illmatic 5 жыл бұрын

@@seekerundue man I have never even heard of the guy, never in anybody's top 30. He's prolly like DMX or something like that

@seekerundue 5 жыл бұрын

Rafat Shareef listen to these songs by him: K Rino - If Words Could Kill K Rino - Duality K Rino - Feel My Flow

@ch.illmatic 5 жыл бұрын

@@seekerundue I guess that's your opinion. He's not my favourite rapper he does sound a lot like DMX and his flow isn't the best, at least to me. My top rappers consist of Andre 3000, Big Boi, Tupac, Biggie, Eminem, Rakim, Jay-Z, Nas, Ice Cube, and Guru.

@seekerundue 5 жыл бұрын

Rafat Shareef nice list. Imo top 10 goats K Rino Rakim Chino XL - Wordsmith Kool G Rap - Executioner Style Eminem Nas MC Ren - Same Old Shit AZ - The Format Big L RA The Rugged Man - Uncommon Valor Those are songs too if u wanna check them out. MC Ren is like Tupac and biggie in one person--but with street cred too

@dantapedeck3642 5 жыл бұрын

This was honest, funny and brilliant! Thanks Rakim for being you!

@MrJ1S 6 жыл бұрын

and those beats from rakim. went on to become the classic known as get rich or die tryin

@MrJ1S 6 жыл бұрын

all worked out for the best

@jamelehampton4255 3 жыл бұрын

Heat and Back Down was originally for Rakim💯

@Kinobambino 3 жыл бұрын

Really!?

@rextangledangle8232 6 жыл бұрын

Man.... finally a personable & more down to earth Rakim. Glad to see he opened up some💯

@tradersfundmarketing 6 жыл бұрын

I still listen to the rhyme he did on the Truth Hurts song "So Contagious"...."just anotha 100 mil and imma quit for good"

@AMAruofAssassinz 6 жыл бұрын

Clayton DaGreatOne *“So Addictive”, and yeah, his verse is fire

@txtrang2515 6 жыл бұрын

Ra never sold out by gangsta rappin, talkin beef w/ Dre. That's not even his style.

@itsmeman2009 6 жыл бұрын

Dope interview love with the person doing the interview let them answer they questions and vibe out

@soloist9495 6 жыл бұрын

I was a fiend way before I became a teen my intro to rakim peace from London

@Kam-Dios- 6 жыл бұрын

Rakims accent is old school NY It's good to hear that. Being from the west, the NY accent was kinda annoying/arrogant to me. Now, I appreciate the sound. Its good to hear someone from the East SOUND like someone from the East. 💯✊🏾

@drumsrugged4419 5 жыл бұрын

that's funny you should say that some people feel that the West Coast accent sounds funny lol

@prestonjefferson3349 5 жыл бұрын

You from the WestCoast. What do you care how somebody from New York sound?!

@goldenbaby3608 5 жыл бұрын

Thats the raw black masculinity you dont hear too often these days with the fear of unapologetic "black" hetersexual males and promotion and force feeding of homosexualism

@jamescarter3196 5 жыл бұрын

@@prestonjefferson3349 Because we're bombarded with the New York sound since birth if we watch television, movies or listen to radio, because a lot of stuff is made there, and other people are more observant than you apparently, if you're dumb enough to complain that someone else is noticing an accent from another region. Here, I'll put it in your terms: I don't care where you're from, and it isn't your business to complain about people being smarter than you.

@Dante95nyc 3 жыл бұрын

The Southern accent is the worst

@jazzyjazz5612 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful soul that he know his worth and what he wants his own mind, Not being somebody that he's not Al praises to the most high Yah shalom brotha Ra💖💖💖🙌😍🕎💪💯

@melhoss6301 4 жыл бұрын

Great interview, very humble and intelligent man. Rakim is a leader.

@vancralcharles7209 5 жыл бұрын

Living legend dope legendary ❤ much respect from Haiti to RAKIM 👊

@phillystyles5223 6 жыл бұрын

I still have rakim as my top ten. I love his music.

@doubleup1863 6 жыл бұрын

Rakim and Kool G Rap. Will always be my two favorite artist from New York. Project Pat, Bun B, Mac(NoLimit) and Soulja Slim from the south!

@cahlajthepoetmc9746 6 жыл бұрын

Great interview. Legends letting us in on his process.

@tonybone132 5 жыл бұрын

Great interview

@rodneywiggins9533 6 жыл бұрын

Premier\ Rakim.2018

@djtjtoo7221 6 жыл бұрын

BEST LYRICIST EVER!!!! PERIOD!!!

@damienmercer4731 4 жыл бұрын

djtjtoo 72 👊🏾✊🏾

@alohastateofmind3565 6 жыл бұрын

Been listening to hip hop since I was in my early teens in the late 80's. Whenever I'm asked my favorite hip hop song of all time, I say Lyrics of Fury - no question.

@wurlbfree1981 6 жыл бұрын

True God M.C.

@DEVINEJUSTICEALLAH72 6 жыл бұрын

wurlbfree1981 FACTS!!

@seedkered 6 жыл бұрын

none higher

@bignadier 6 жыл бұрын

Dre was only gangsta when it came to beating up woman

@fukyofeelings7228 6 жыл бұрын

lee shut the hell up it's always some dumb fuck bringing up stupid shit they do that shit to Mayweather so what everybody knows stop bringing up old shit stay on topic

@fukyofeelings7228 6 жыл бұрын

lee that's your mom job

@InnerPower4me 6 жыл бұрын

True

@cbfwebs 6 жыл бұрын

and shooting guns at them through bathroom doors

@terrenceperkins5282 5 жыл бұрын

lee .. fact easy e & Pac 50 is rite dre f... fake producer

@jimmysbakery5358 6 жыл бұрын

I don't understand why is Dre is getting hate in all these comments. Dre gave him an opportunity and put some money in his pocket. Him and Dre didn't see eye to eye on the direction of album, so they split ways. It's called business.

@wilmccrumn4754 6 жыл бұрын

Jimmys Bakery, I get what you're saying,but in this case, opportunity goes both ways. Dre would cash in on Rakim's ability and legecy as well. Should have been a win/win but being the man Rakim is you can't dismiss the fact he is far from some controllable little boy. Not to be manipulated in any sense of the word. I respect your opinion regardless 👍🏽🎙️

@ill2illest 6 жыл бұрын

Bill McCrumn hip hop over gangsta rap

@lescw3293 6 жыл бұрын

Jimmys Bakery lol

@lescw3293 6 жыл бұрын

Pat amen

@jimmysbakery5358 6 жыл бұрын

Bill McCrumn respect

@cezrok5405 6 жыл бұрын

Great interview funny guy

@Borderjumpmusic 6 жыл бұрын

Respect, Rakim.

@kielhall8363 6 жыл бұрын

The Creator send us a jewel Rakim young M.C words of wisdom learn an listen we love y’all peace

@Coolness18304 6 жыл бұрын

The 13th letter is underrated. "Who is God" was on there if I'm not mistaking

@jamessmith-xl8ls 6 жыл бұрын

Plug Industries 18th

@Coolness18304 6 жыл бұрын

You're right. Shame on me

@forgetfulfunctor1 6 жыл бұрын

Lol Makim

@mavericks1399 6 жыл бұрын

18th letter

@lajikaln9ne933 6 жыл бұрын

forgetfulfunctor1 😂😂😂

@gioluvs1893 5 жыл бұрын

I can't get the defibrillator off! 😂🤣😂🤣

@mississippi4589 6 жыл бұрын

That was great! ! And I loved the part. About he's pop.

@tsavet233 3 жыл бұрын

Paid in full is worth it’s weight in gold, but when I heard who is god for the first time, I knew that was the type of rap and hip hop that was me. His lyrics spoke to the higher self and my true reasons for writing in the first place; to understand the world around me!

@GangBlud 6 жыл бұрын

One of the best emcee ever.

@oskamadison 6 жыл бұрын

Looking at these interviews, I've seen Ra smile and laugh more than at any point throughout his career. I wish he would have let his sense of humor show a little bit in his music. We all know you ain't no joke but even real gangsters got jokes every now and then. Ra talking about his pops and fixing airplanes was priceless...

@QueenCraftsChannel 5 жыл бұрын

This is too funny. I was wondering why Ra was touring in a sprinter instead of flying all this time...lolol. I got over my fear of flying 6 years ago. I went to New Orleans and I had a couple panic attacks but I did it and I love flying now. I went to Dallas twice by myself after that. :)

@hiphoprbloverjon9180 6 жыл бұрын

I mean most of the rappers Dre worked with throughout his career were ''gangsta'' rappers so it's understandable but Rakim always been on some Hip Hop shit.

@hiphoprbloverjon9180 6 жыл бұрын

James Wilson You right I meant to say Rakim was just on some lyrical acrobatic type shit.

@samsonokoro5036 5 жыл бұрын

Dre had Eminem at his peak at the time and Eminem isn't remotely gangsta rap.

@onlyrog5 5 жыл бұрын

Rakim was in the socially conscious time w Public enemy, intelligent hoodlum and company

@denno3124 5 жыл бұрын

@@samsonokoro5036 he talked about driving in a car talking to his daughter with her dead mother in the trunk.

@peoples2296 5 жыл бұрын

Samson Okoro not to mention Kendrick. Or Busta Rhymes. Or D.O.C.

@mookX92 6 жыл бұрын

If you can see it you can solve the mystery, the answer revolves around your history So carefully I drop this degree scientifically & realistically

@Truwaze 6 жыл бұрын

this is real dope 1 love Rakim

@mikesuniverse1789 5 жыл бұрын

love to see humility in a great man

@abe1sapien 4 жыл бұрын

I really wish that and Dre and Rakim could have done an album together. The music would have been INCREDIBLE and RAKIM would have of course delivered lyrically. At this point in Dre’s career he could put out anything and it’d sell well, so why not try and give this album another shot?

@DJDoeMan 6 жыл бұрын

im 25 when i heard rakim rapping on the radio....i was like wow, this dude raw. pure 100% cocaine flow no cut, like the coke before it leave Columbia.

@boombapboombap8880 6 жыл бұрын

Love you Rakim . Legend !

@rubix187 5 жыл бұрын

Rakim definitely is the Microphone Fiend. He’s holding on to that mic like he’s bout to spit flames lol

@ramelhagins6698 6 жыл бұрын

Rakim my favorite mcee of all time.

@Amgeezy 6 жыл бұрын

His lyrics stand the test of time. In my opinion still the best rapper alive...easily!

@itsjob595 6 жыл бұрын

Aaron Gibbs or dead

@robertpryor7225 5 жыл бұрын

He good

@reggiemunch 4 жыл бұрын

FACT...when u know what u know👌🏻

@AuttieshtheUniverse Жыл бұрын

Dr.Dre and Rakim Album we still waiting for that Here in 2022 we need that project I hope they get back in the studio

@jamicub39 6 жыл бұрын

Interviews a legend.

@rawjan39 6 жыл бұрын

He's the only rapper that make you think New York...and he walks hop and talks hip hop

@NotoriousNYNJ 6 жыл бұрын

Rawjan 39 "the only rapper"? Lol... u know how many rappers have come from new york since the 70s? Lol

@rawjan39 6 жыл бұрын

Marc NY c'mon man. Did you really just post this? I was just saying when I see Rakim I think New York and hip hop. Of course I know Grandmaster flash, Moe Dee, Treaches 3, Run DMC and list goes on. When I see Fat Joe it's just Fat Joe . He doesn't give me that New York vibe. Hold Up....... Too Me.

@NotoriousNYNJ 6 жыл бұрын

Rawjan 39 u dont get a new york vibe from any of the new york rappers other than rakim... ok dude lol

@onlyrog5 5 жыл бұрын

No Nas? Kool G Rap?

@james2155 5 жыл бұрын

What about Nas

@javonjames4573 5 жыл бұрын

He's the reason why real hip hop well never die!😎

@phillystyles5223 6 жыл бұрын

Bring it back oldschool brother. You are awesome.

@saifhasan4481 4 жыл бұрын

One of the greatest to ever touch the mic.

@phillystyles5223 6 жыл бұрын

Rakim is a stand up legend. Much respect.

@Coolness18304 6 жыл бұрын

Y'all should go back and listen to canibus punish him ft. Rakim

@daebow1 5 жыл бұрын

Cani who. Dont have me call up LL Cool J ! lol

@jamalwalker 3 жыл бұрын

@@daebow1 I litterly never hear people say ll won that beef anymore I guess your one of the reamaing few a rare find

@KD_SWAGGER 6 жыл бұрын

Rakim is an ICON!

@goldenbaby3608 5 жыл бұрын

Mahogany was a underrated sweet treat B side...One of my favs!

@jayfreedom1592 6 жыл бұрын

That album should be 50/50. For some people Dre (it is the GOAT) and for other Rakim (it is the GOAT). Dre should leave Rakim with all the weight of the writing and make the beats that reach the masses without forgetting that he is working with Rakim.

@jazminethompson2284 3 жыл бұрын

Eric b in my book is the king of rap always was no one can come close to his style i think the reason why he didn't do it it's 2 diffrent styles of rapping Eric b is real rap straight from the hart dr dre gangstar rap it's not his style good for you Eric b go with what your hart tells you the true king of rap keep knocking them dead much love

@sisblk786 5 жыл бұрын

One of the most...unheard, underappreciated, WRITER in the FREE world. 😎 Imho

@homagetv4481 6 жыл бұрын

That was so dope hearing him tell the story of writing Who Is God

@TharsanJeyachandran 4 жыл бұрын

Lit ep.

@officialhueystylez2142 6 жыл бұрын

He comes off of topic easily on the (Best lyrics he ever done)🤷🏽‍♂️

@la-do-ra-ch6810 6 жыл бұрын

Dre and Rakim just met at the wrong time. Plain and simple. Dre wanted some old school, grimey, street Rakim shit and Ra wanted some new more mature stuff. Bad timing, that's all.

@wiseborn2172 5 жыл бұрын

Nah, Dre wanted to keep doing that "what's good for a few is bad for the hood" stuff and Ra is true to knowledge of self and promoting ideas based on cultural awareness. Dre went from rapping about how he didn't smoke weed to being Mr. Chronic. Ra? Steady and true since My Melody.

@kairoofficial5722 5 жыл бұрын

Age difference, I think plays a big part in classic collabs or everything...love hiphop 💛💛🌎🌏🌍🌋🌋✈✈👑👑

@edwardkendrick-s3640 5 жыл бұрын

Aye real talk i think if they revisit that at this point and time things would be different. Ra need that production the L's are there he just need that ish he someone to give him some slaps.

@PaystyleRecords 6 жыл бұрын

I wanna hear those Rakim & Dre joints

@krunchy6013 5 жыл бұрын

I bought the 18th Letter album at least 3 times. Once on tape and 2 cd's. Rakim is just amazing person and rapper. 🖒🖒

@TheAcebergSlim 6 жыл бұрын

Love u 4 these Vlad! Rakim, the first face on my Mt. Rushmore 💎

@only1EdwardHill 5 жыл бұрын

This is not a Vlad video this is his black exploitation video vlad a black wannabe... go back to Russia....

@joeygana8864 6 жыл бұрын

RAKIM is a Legend

@vsx1955 6 жыл бұрын

I start to think and then I sink Into the paper like I was ink When I'm writing, I'm trapped in between the lines I escape when I finish the rhyme... I got soul

@marcellacollins4697 6 жыл бұрын

yeah u did the rite thing East coast nice interview

@whatsshakinbaconnothinjust2986 6 жыл бұрын

I respect that. Damn I wish that Dre and Rakim album would have dropped.

@brasstacksboxing409 6 жыл бұрын

4 real

@stewartrobinson7544 2 жыл бұрын

Right

@Crook3d_GT 5 жыл бұрын

"I'd rather die by living brave than live like a slave, I'd rather be broke than be fake and get paid"

@gmister9374 6 жыл бұрын

Throwback like 33's & 45's✔💯

@terrybeard141 5 жыл бұрын

best free styler period microphone fiend dope st freestyle I've ever heard and I'm from down south the best period never used profanity n lyrics super tight

@lamontwilliams851 6 жыл бұрын

With all due respect, Rakim will be always one of my GOAT's, it wasn't about that gangsta rap shit, if that was the case, Busta would a been left...Dre' not just a dope producer, he got a dope production team, n that's what Rakim missed. Busta came with that str8 east coast hip hop shit n laid it on west coast tracks n went platinum, just like 50. Saying all that, Follow the Leader still bang today!

@MrWARBUCKS24 6 жыл бұрын

Mr. Cap Nina all the beats 50 got from Dre were originally for Rakim

@Savage-ih5il 6 жыл бұрын

7:45 He brings up Dr. Dre

@tmansion25 5 жыл бұрын

Rakim is super DOPE

@Edward.E.Nigma. 6 жыл бұрын

The God look like he about to spit some I'll bars every time he answers a question. I keep getting ready to bob my head!!! Salute to the God

@kisswriters 6 жыл бұрын

Mahogany!

@PavethaWay 6 жыл бұрын

The GOD

@bishoprocswell2312 3 жыл бұрын

🤯 Omg, Rakim is my favorite lyricist of all time, but in my head, before he answered the 2nd ?, I said "Who Is God" & I'll be damned if he didnt say the same! Crazy, this is why I love HIP HOP! 🙌🏾💯💯💯👑

@blackjeepchick 6 жыл бұрын

I fell in love a lil more with Rakim....yes adorable!

@bigmack8780 6 жыл бұрын

Its sad how narrow mindedness prevented a potential classic from dropping

@thedarksideoftheforce6658 6 жыл бұрын

It is called having morals and values. Rakim never has been about promoting death and violence. He has been the same with uplifting records. That is not being narrow minded. It just didn't work because they had different views in life.

@bigmack8780 6 жыл бұрын

THEDARKSIDEOFTHEFORCE66 exactly bro, Dr Dre is the one I'm referring to as narrow minded bro

@thedarksideoftheforce6658 6 жыл бұрын

Cool I dig it then you are right!