GOD MC!!! Eric B. & Rakim - Let The Rhythm Hit 'Em (REACTION)

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  • @neonvandal8770
    @neonvandal8770 2 года назад +72

    Rakim is to hip hop what John Coltrane was to jazz, or Jimi Hendrix was to the electric guitar. He completely changed the direction of the artform and elevated it on a technical level way beyond where he found it. Everyone who came after him is a disciple.🎤

    • @BlkDiesel
      @BlkDiesel 2 года назад +10

      Very well said!!

    • @esco200106705
      @esco200106705 Год назад +9

      That's a fact. Rakim#1 everyone else fighting for a distant second place plaque

    • @martymar1964
      @martymar1964 11 месяцев назад +2

      his influence can't be underestimated. Compare Public Enemy's first two albums. The first one was before Rakim hit it and the second one was after Rakim and PE had totally changed their approach, especially in terms of the depth of their sampling. They saw the writing on the wall and followed the leader.

    • @fanpulse5439
      @fanpulse5439 11 месяцев назад +2

      Absolute 100% facts!

  • @ynotsl500
    @ynotsl500 2 года назад +76

    Not to mention Rakim made you feel like he meant every word without cussing. His style blends seamlessly with the beat like another instrument! Peace to the legend and God MC Rakim! 💯

    • @smithport1099
      @smithport1099 2 года назад +4

      Yes indeed! Without cursing! 👊🏾

    • @biglex42
      @biglex42 2 года назад +6

      That’s because Rakim was a saxophone player as a child and used to idolize John Coltrane. He saw how JC used techniques to fill space, and he knew that the way music is structured, he could fill in that space with syllables the way Coltrane would. So it’s another example of an artists using the meta from one medium and bringing it to the next. It’s genius.

    • @edwardthayer9386
      @edwardthayer9386 2 года назад

      @@biglex42 thank you for sharing that!👑

    • @cah8124
      @cah8124 11 месяцев назад

      @@biglex42 Absolutely!! , coming from a musical -based family that includes jazz artist Ruth Brown, you can comprehend that he becomes one with the music , hypnotizing the listener with clear , on the beat vocals.Just like the 80’s saw the best of basketball, you can add rap. Period!!

  • @chrisv966
    @chrisv966 2 года назад +52

    The face you made just after the first verse, is the face 'old heads' like myself still make at Rakim's verses. Another great reaction!!

  • @dextersfinest175
    @dextersfinest175 2 года назад +41

    The last verse on this song amazes me to this day

  • @Mike-kv5pl
    @Mike-kv5pl 2 года назад +23

    Rakim has incredible timing. His lyrics flow with the beat so effortlessly.

  • @sorethumb78
    @sorethumb78 2 года назад +13

    "I'm the arsenal" - greatest opening line to any track ever.

  • @jameswilliams406
    @jameswilliams406 2 года назад +41

    Bruh this song crazy af rakim definitely was in his bag 🎒

  • @djp6140
    @djp6140 2 года назад +12

    In my opinion Rakim is the greatest rapper that ever lived. Incredible word play and delivery. Super talented.

  • @ThePittsburghToddy
    @ThePittsburghToddy 2 года назад +45

    God MC is 💯 percent correct! You gotta hit up ‘Follow the Leader’ and ‘Lyrics of Fury’ if you haven’t yet!✌🏻

  • @KtotheG
    @KtotheG Год назад +5

    Eric B & Rakim's first three albums are all classics. Paid In Full, Follow the Leader and Let the Rhythm Hit Em. This album received 5 mics in The Source. The previous two weren't featured because The Source magazine didn't launch until the fall of 1988, but they're universally recognized as classics, as well. Nearly all modern emceeing flows from Rakim. He is call the God MC, because his 5% name is Rakim Allah, which translates to From the Lord, God.

  • @subymanvince
    @subymanvince 2 года назад +24

    There is another track on this album called "No Omega". Rakim goes for about 4 minutes straight!!! If I'm correct, there's an LL diss in there too!

  • @marshalljankins4526
    @marshalljankins4526 10 месяцев назад +3

    MY 13 year old son "heard follow the leader" and said. Pops, "I felt hypnotized"...

  • @jjsdad4952
    @jjsdad4952 2 года назад +9

    “I Know You Got Soul”
    Was the first single I heard back in ‘86, before the album dropped and remains in my top 5 Rakim tracks.

  • @jasonyoung4513
    @jasonyoung4513 2 года назад +16

    Ok since you're here
    Rakim "My Melody" Young King
    Big 🔥
    Big Daddy Kane Breathe control is ALL TIME 🐐

  • @mostmost1
    @mostmost1 2 года назад +6

    His Flow is sick!

  • @jy11221
    @jy11221 Год назад +3

    Rakim was way before his time I'm so glad that now people can see that

  • @TripSe7en_77
    @TripSe7en_77 2 года назад +6

    Rakim was the creator of that flow. He changed the way rappers rap.

  • @grayeighty8974
    @grayeighty8974 2 года назад +6

    Mastery of the art.

  • @lookcloselyy00
    @lookcloselyy00 Год назад +3

    No one at eighteen years old ,in music was this articulate ever!😂

  • @bigdaddypiggy
    @bigdaddypiggy 2 года назад +7

    All hip hop that was realeased from the second half of 1986 up until owes a debt to Eric B & Rakim whether they know it or not....who else has had that type of an impact on hip hop?....In the 80’s when people talked about the GOAT it was 3 maybe 4-5 names that always came up :Rakim,G Rap & Kane & in some circles LL & the old heads stuck with Kool Moe Dee....this was before Nas ,Biggie & Jay had even released a demo

  • @verbone
    @verbone 2 года назад +36

    Rakim revolutionized flows and brought modern rhyming to hip hop. G Rap came a few years later and did his thing, too.

    • @user-dz6fy6qv2l
      @user-dz6fy6qv2l 2 года назад +2

      Rakim def revolutionized flows, but Kool G Rap came out the same year: 1986. He did "It's A Demo" in '86, but it took a few years for his album to come out. He was featured on a few songs and had some singles out in '87 and was ghostwriting for some of the Juice Crew members.

    • @verbone
      @verbone 2 года назад

      @@user-dz6fy6qv2l All facts. However, while Eric B. & Ra were exploding in '86, I feel like G Rap & Polo didn't really catch fire until "Poison" in 1988. (Although, for me, as a bad ass kid, "Rikers Island" was the one!) And, then, of course "Road to the Riches" really blew them up. Appreciate your hip hop knowledge!

    • @user-dz6fy6qv2l
      @user-dz6fy6qv2l 2 года назад +1

      @@verbone No doubt. I definitely rocked Kool G when he first came out. That Riker's Island song was pretty hard for it's time and It's A Demo was a NYC classic, especially the 87 remix that added the "I Know You Got Soul" sample. Kool G's buzz really came from the "Raw" demo that was leaked on Mr Magic's radio show. Then The Symphony came out and his verse BODIED everyone else's (IMO). That led to Road To The Riches and the rest is history.

    • @vernonjohnson1198
      @vernonjohnson1198 Год назад

      @@user-dz6fy6qv2l g rap had kane write his verse for the symphony track,,,he’s not on Rakim’s level

    • @vernonjohnson1198
      @vernonjohnson1198 Год назад

      @@verbone g rap had kane write his verse on the symphony track

  • @erick.roberts9074
    @erick.roberts9074 2 года назад +11

    You got the chills, bruh! Enjoyed this one. “In the Ghetto (Extended Mix)(has to be the Extended Mix!)” from this same album is IMO the greatest rap song ever made. I know I’m not the only person who thinks that either (e.g. Saigon). I’d recommend the video (which Nas picked on his 20 favorite videos when BET used to do that with different artists back in the day-the highest rap song on his list besides “The Message”) but VEVO cut it short on RUclips for some reason. Epic video.

  • @thelifeandtimesof
    @thelifeandtimesof 2 года назад +5

    The MC, MCs want to be.

  • @doncarlossr.
    @doncarlossr. 2 года назад +5

    Man.!! I’m so honored that you’re experiencing raw, uncut, real Hip Hop in your reaction journey. Good Metal and Rock too. Respect! My man.! ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥🤙🏼💪🏽

  • @erniedawg
    @erniedawg 2 года назад +8

    Yo, if you're doing Rakim, you gotta do Rakim "the 18th letter" you won't be disappointed.

  • @iamalex6771
    @iamalex6771 2 года назад +8

    Great reaction again! 🔥 Yeah, Rakim is one of my favorite rappers of all time. A really incredible rapper. Now you MUST react to "My Melody" next. It's maybe my favorite Hip-Hop song ever. Trust me, you will be blown away by this song. It's truly incredible! 🔥🔥🔥 Please make it your next Rakim reaction.

  • @christopherflores4341
    @christopherflores4341 2 года назад +4

    You can review anything with Rakim’s name on it and you won’t go wrong.

  • @ericdennis3899
    @ericdennis3899 2 года назад +12

    I was wondering why you didn't go live My G 🤦🏿‍♂️🤦🏿‍♂️😄 That Versus Was Epic 💯💯 Peace To The God M.C Rakim The Lyricial Metaphor Beast

  • @gregoryashley7963
    @gregoryashley7963 2 года назад +17

    Since you can appreciate lyrical skills you MUST listen to:
    Canibus - Poet Laureate Infinity (1000 bars, All layers, original beat)
    It's long but I'd like to see you react to it. It's the epitome of lyricism.

    • @Cameo718.
      @Cameo718. 2 года назад +7

      Canibus is definitely a student of Rakim and had the privilege of interviewing him for the Source in 98/99 and later did a collabo with him on his 2nd album.. Props to the lyricists, a dying art..

    • @julioalicea2714
      @julioalicea2714 2 года назад +4

      Canibus rips the mic!!! I agree. 2000 bc

  • @biglex42
    @biglex42 2 года назад +5

    Rakim INVENTED flow. That’s why he’s the God MC, there was none before him doing that.

    • @biglex42
      @biglex42 Год назад

      @@Jay-iu4st kane started after Rakim…kane ain’t debut until 87, Ra had stuff in 86

    • @99alfailiwaqain51
      @99alfailiwaqain51 Год назад

      @@Jay-iu4st KMD Kool Moe Dee!

    • @99alfailiwaqain51
      @99alfailiwaqain51 Год назад

      Peace! Actually KMD invented flow and Rakim extended that style in ‘86

  • @marvinbennett8384
    @marvinbennett8384 2 года назад +4

    Rakim was my guy. Dude was insane
    If it wasn't for him it "probably " wouldn't be no nas/az/wu tang. Dude sat the bar so high in the 80s

  • @beast-mode115
    @beast-mode115 2 года назад +2

    Now you see what us old hands be talking about when we speak about hip-hop! Do you understand why it’s hard for us to listen to somebody’s dues today! Because we grew up on lyrics in bars like this! I’m glad you appreciate it young brother this is my first time seeing your page and I’m loving your reactions! Keep listening young man, keep listening! and P.S. I got chills with you as well!😂😂

  • @michaelredd7453
    @michaelredd7453 2 года назад +1

    I respect your ear. That how i felt when i heard this in the 90's

  • @emanuelbadger5045
    @emanuelbadger5045 2 года назад +2

    double entendre! He is speaking about his lyrics disemboweling the competition. He is referencing that lyrics are like a gun like a drug. It is done so seamlessly that anyone can mistake it for thinking that he talking about using a gun or drugs. Especially during that drug era when that was a consistent reference point used by most other mcs including my favorite of all time...Kool G Rap. RAKIM top five dead or alive!

  • @empire7179
    @empire7179 Год назад +3

    Rakim was a "Five Percenter" in the Nation of Islam,, He took that very seriously. For him it was about Knowledge, Wisdom and Supreme Understanding. He was like Farrakhan but on a streets level. Plus cursing on a track didn't really come to like gangster rap days.

  • @tonyclark8132
    @tonyclark8132 2 года назад +3

    Rakim Allah is on a whole different level than any MC past, present, and future. He’s your favorite rapper favorite rapper

  • @BlkDiesel
    @BlkDiesel 2 года назад +4

    Great to see that you been blessed with the GOD MC Rakim. His rhyme style was smooth, calculated but lethal. He wasn't just throwing intelligent words together for the sake of it...HE WAS DROPPIN' SCIENCE. Only 2 other brothers can be in his circle and that's G-Rap and Kane'. You should react to Rakim's Know The Ledge and Ghetto...CLASSIC RAKIM! Keep up the good work...njoying the videos.

    • @ericjordan6059
      @ericjordan6059 2 года назад +1

      Know The Ledge was the jewel of the Juice soundtrack.

  • @dantegreen4094
    @dantegreen4094 2 года назад +5

    One of the 3 Kings of Hip Hop! Along with Nasty Nas and KRS ONE!

    • @themightyfp
      @themightyfp 2 года назад

      NAS ain’t from that era your buggin

    • @dantegreen4094
      @dantegreen4094 2 года назад

      @@themightyfp didn't say he was. I said the Kings of Hip Hop are Nas, KRS-1, and Rakim! Regardless of Era, age, or time zone, they're they're 3 best ever

  • @djiqs
    @djiqs 2 года назад +9

    Yeah this track got that "Night on Bald Mountain", "Assembly Line" beat and "Do the Funky Penguin" grunt. No need to remix it...!

  • @ahsanshaikh786
    @ahsanshaikh786 4 месяца назад

    I got the chills … watching you get the chills! That’s how good Rakim is.

  • @michaelj4427
    @michaelj4427 2 года назад +2

    Great choice. This is my favorite Rakim song.

  • @gregorynetus5557
    @gregorynetus5557 2 года назад +6

    Nas and rakim is the g.o.a.t.s. 🐐. 👑.my 2 favorite mcs ever.word up son

  • @dreww1609
    @dreww1609 2 года назад +1

    Yo - masters of the craft! "Don't Sweat the Technique" was what jumped off SO HARD in like 92 or 93 - helped turn me on to hip hop in general even though after their prime era in the history it is still my favorite track they ever did and was a monster on DC hip hop stations - we had 2 big stations that DID NOT PLAY and they exposed us to everything man - plus our own stee Go-Go (not so much on the radio, ha, but then you'd hear it - no become part of a mass experience - live in an alley after the club at 3am downtown and THEN it all clicked)

  • @akaLids77
    @akaLids77 2 года назад +3

    I’ll say what I always say. Rakim is most likely your favorite mc’s favorite Mc. Like I know Nas, biggie, etc etc..they all loved Rakim.

  • @gmarcello6912
    @gmarcello6912 2 года назад +2

    Rakim -As the ryhme goes on !!

  • @gregorynetus5557
    @gregorynetus5557 2 года назад +2

    Black moon who got the props word up son

  • @richardlong419
    @richardlong419 Год назад

    Been a loooong time, but STILL know ALL(most) of the lyrics! This ONE song, has MORE LYRICS, than an ENTIRE ALBUM TODAY! Great reaction!

  • @flamesterstats466
    @flamesterstats466 Год назад +1

    The GOD mc...a true legend!!!

  • @jeffhunter5957
    @jeffhunter5957 2 года назад +1

    Got mad respect for RA, bars, morals been with his wife fifi since high school. Real high character dude right there!

  • @zt8426
    @zt8426 3 месяца назад

    Bro, this is the hardest. best rap song ever made. You gone have to play this one back over and over.

  • @Cameo718.
    @Cameo718. 2 года назад +5

    Look.. We all agree Nas is incredible.. When he came out They said he was the 2nd coming of Rakim.. This is one of the thousand reasons why.. This dude birthed Nas.. The 18th Letter The 'R'...

  • @jofoto612
    @jofoto612 2 года назад +3

    Rakim is the Goat. Rap has two eras pre Rakim and Post Rakim

  • @ahugg1961
    @ahugg1961 3 месяца назад

    The key to understanding Rakim's greatness isn't just listening to his music and lyrics. Look at when he released his first album. Then, listen to ANY artist that came before him. He completely changed the way people rapped. FACTS!!!

  • @christopherclayton7688
    @christopherclayton7688 2 года назад +1

    I remember hearing this when they had "Rapmania" on TV in the early 90's...Rakim was just smooth with it.

  • @99alfailiwaqain51
    @99alfailiwaqain51 2 года назад +1

    Peace To The Gods! The God said “Your blood 🩸 pressure rises ya damn near lost it; hit the ground burning 🔥 then woke up ⬆️ frost bit”!!! Play it back and listen 🎧 again young man..

  • @VideoMusicBoxTV
    @VideoMusicBoxTV 2 года назад +3

    That’s why he’s the GOD Rakim!

  • @abstraktboombap2156
    @abstraktboombap2156 19 дней назад

    Rakim has incredible time. He's so in the pocket you don't even realize how complex he gets.

  • @williamlane9559
    @williamlane9559 Год назад +1

    My Fav Rapper. Period!

  • @kylilin
    @kylilin 2 года назад +3

    The God M.C. No one comes close.

  • @damonjones1291
    @damonjones1291 2 года назад +2

    Mobb Deep feat. Rakim,
    "Hoodlum"

  • @davidmuse7004
    @davidmuse7004 2 года назад +1

    Eric B &Rakim were some of the slickest rappers of the old school dayz. When you have sometime go back and listen to GURU also, flow is kind of like Rakim. I like that you going back and listening to the originators!
    Bi Up and much Respect you Brother!!

  • @williamlane9559
    @williamlane9559 Год назад +1

    Fist MC to rhyme multiple syllables and words. Before only the last one word rhymed.

  • @marcelo_vrda4589
    @marcelo_vrda4589 10 месяцев назад +1

    the goat

  • @sandaddysanders3972
    @sandaddysanders3972 2 года назад +2

    YOU GOTTA DO "THE PUNISHER!"...YOU IN FOR A REALLLL TREAT!!!

  • @dezfyah
    @dezfyah Год назад

    He was saying this ain't no .38, but let the rhythm hit him point blank and watch his body radiate. Only in Know The Ledge (Juice), he talks about a real gun because of the theme of the movie, but Rakim gun was always his Rhymes and beats.

  • @envyops
    @envyops 2 года назад +1

    Untouchable deserves a reaction. It's like this but with a smooth beat.

  • @fanpulse5439
    @fanpulse5439 11 месяцев назад

    Like he said "i cursed kid like the pyramids when they found the style "
    Rakim is the GOAT

  • @John__Dough
    @John__Dough 2 года назад +3

    Rakim made it seem so effortless and too easy.

  • @georgewinbush4309
    @georgewinbush4309 2 года назад +3

    Bro also do KRS-One featuring channel live

  • @artlifeculture
    @artlifeculture 2 года назад +1

    One of the best hip hop songs of all-time. Peace to the God Rakim Allah.

  • @greyman1104
    @greyman1104 2 года назад

    I also nearly couldn't hold back my tears the first time I heard this.
    Holy shit it's been over 30 now.

  • @mytube-b-utoob3182
    @mytube-b-utoob3182 2 года назад

    Fav rapper all time and still get chills too...

  • @TripSe7en_77
    @TripSe7en_77 2 года назад +1

    Rakim - Don’t Sweat The Technique

  • @georgewinbush4309
    @georgewinbush4309 2 года назад +3

    Bro you got to do follow the leader by Eric b and rakim bro won't be disappointed

    • @KingAhmadTv
      @KingAhmadTv  2 года назад

      I reacted to that song already

    • @LITMOVIESCENES
      @LITMOVIESCENES 2 года назад +1

      Casualties of War is one of the greatest songs all time..Its about war..shits crazy

  • @julioalicea2714
    @julioalicea2714 2 года назад +3

    I don’t think anybody is ever gonna do a verses with Rakim

  • @marceezy6983
    @marceezy6983 Год назад

    Song sounds dark and gritty badass

  • @OnlyOriginalSongs
    @OnlyOriginalSongs 8 месяцев назад +1

    you missed reaction to rakims best record ever : lyrics of fury. from album follow the leader 1988

  • @mugm2
    @mugm2 Год назад

    The crazy thing is you said his Gun bars were crazy, and his mic is the "gun" on this song. Metaphors my guy, Metaphors

  • @wfdbackdraft7762
    @wfdbackdraft7762 2 года назад +1

    I really appreciate you as a young man reacting to old school hip hop! If you haven't done so, please react to Eric B and Rakim's Mahogany

  • @robertbourke423
    @robertbourke423 2 года назад +1

    "Don't Sweat the Technique" by Eric B and Rakim 🔥

  • @etg2231
    @etg2231 10 месяцев назад +1

    🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🚒

  • @rayraydubb
    @rayraydubb 2 года назад

    🔥classic!🔥

  • @ericshock4488
    @ericshock4488 2 года назад +2

    React to His Song Mahogany... it's a True Hip Hop Love Song

  • @Onebeforeall
    @Onebeforeall 7 месяцев назад +1

    You really need to review both Eric B. & Rakim Lyrics of Fury and Bahamadia Ruff rugged; NO ,REALLY YOU NEED TO CHECK THESE TWO PHENOMENAL LYRICAL MASTERS OUT !!!!!

  • @Ab-d9
    @Ab-d9 2 года назад

    With this song, I am glad I subscribed to you when you did winter warz #keepupthegoodjob

  • @immersion24
    @immersion24 2 года назад

    he's it...simple as that...love your reacting to this brilliant old school tunes

  • @Tinku912
    @Tinku912 6 месяцев назад

    You need to react to "Lyrics of Fury!" Your head will explode from his BARS on that one. For real!

  • @delainalovell177
    @delainalovell177 2 года назад

    Agreed !!

  • @RYANDEOROCK
    @RYANDEOROCK 2 года назад +1

    RIP PAUL C

  • @thePryceofPearlz
    @thePryceofPearlz 2 года назад

    And this was in the 80's my dude!!

  • @BRENDAJASON1
    @BRENDAJASON1 Год назад +1

    The dark streets of 1980’s New York

  • @julioalicea2714
    @julioalicea2714 2 года назад +1

    Greatest verses I seen so far. GOD MC’s!!! Shout out to BDK and KRS 1

  • @michaelredd7453
    @michaelredd7453 2 года назад

    Respect

  • @andrewpeters6339
    @andrewpeters6339 2 года назад +2

    Rakim all flows did most of the beats aswell. Eric B was more of a business partner.

  • @abstraktboombap2156
    @abstraktboombap2156 19 дней назад

    Props to the 46 King for this nasty beat

  • @bc3nt
    @bc3nt 2 года назад +1

    THE R!

  • @jeromejarmond1964
    @jeromejarmond1964 8 месяцев назад +1

    🎉

  • @bagley232
    @bagley232 2 года назад

    Asked for this one for months, I just quit askin

  • @joshnippleton3449
    @joshnippleton3449 2 года назад +1

    Rakim - It's been a long time! Produced by DJ Premier!

  • @LITMOVIESCENES
    @LITMOVIESCENES 2 года назад +2

    Should do Casualties of War..thats Rakims best