So Wassup? Episode 10 | Rakim "It's Been a Long Time"

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  • Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
  • In episode 10, DJ Premier talks about how Rakim's "It's Been a Long Time" was created.
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Комментарии • 488

  • @brianwilson3161
    @brianwilson3161 3 года назад +327

    I wanna see him do a breakdown of Above the Clouds

    • @bo_irookanji
      @bo_irookanji 3 года назад +17

      He already did it
      m.ruclips.net/video/29m_3gpYvDI/видео.html

    • @21street-erfication90
      @21street-erfication90 3 года назад +5

      How about Rakim's The Saga Begins?!?

    • @Gez2wo9ine
      @Gez2wo9ine 3 года назад +9

      @@21street-erfication90 Pete Rock produced that one

    • @21street-erfication90
      @21street-erfication90 3 года назад +3

      @@Gez2wo9ine You're right...I appreciate the correction!!!

    • @alphadiallo1655
      @alphadiallo1655 3 года назад +1

      @@21street-erfication90 the saga begins.. fiiire

  • @williamcapone5457
    @williamcapone5457 3 года назад +142

    This is dope, and i wanna hear the story about "New York" so bad, that beat gives you the exact feeling walking around in NY streets

    • @ar04azr
      @ar04azr 3 года назад +6

      'New York' was the one I hoped he would cover as soon I saw Rakim's name! One of my fave Preemo beats OAT!

    • @timozomerman
      @timozomerman 3 года назад +1

      Exactly!

    • @byrondavies9221
      @byrondavies9221 3 года назад +1

      Same here! A favourite Primo beat!

    • @chadstewart9696
      @chadstewart9696 3 года назад +4

      “High-tech dialect you ain’t catch yet.” I went to college in the Bronx solely because of that record (and the record stores).

    • @davido3109
      @davido3109 3 года назад

      Ans New York State of Mind Part 2

  • @AQuestionofCharacter
    @AQuestionofCharacter 3 года назад +142

    This series will go on for infinity. So many beats. So many stories.

    • @littlebiits4216
      @littlebiits4216 3 года назад

      american here, you fuck with this show or

    • @mazzb305
      @mazzb305 3 года назад +2

      Let's hope it does 🤣

  • @MikeLevy99
    @MikeLevy99 3 года назад +43

    Would love to hear everything about Group Home "Supastar" All time favorite Preemo-production

    • @SharkVshore
      @SharkVshore 3 года назад +1

      Can’t wait too one of my fav beats

    • @superfly3628
      @superfly3628 3 года назад +9

      Or livin' proof. One of the hardest beats ever

    • @dloc6198
      @dloc6198 3 года назад +2

      That beat was nuts. 👍

    • @ChesterPerry187
      @ChesterPerry187 3 года назад

      My 1st and 2nd hip hop 12” purchases. Gotta have doubles.

  • @tfromcali89
    @tfromcali89 3 года назад +34

    Rakim actually gave the story in his book “Sweat the Technique.” You gotta hear his version too.

    • @atob2056
      @atob2056 3 года назад +3

      Great book

  • @joonashannila8751
    @joonashannila8751 3 года назад +85

    "Ask the teenagers, OG's and nasty kids
    What their definition of "classic" is
    Timeless, so age don't count in the booth
    When your flow stay submerged in the fountain of youth"
    Rakim is something different. His lyrics go beyond conscious, or clever.

    • @gyozakeynsianism
      @gyozakeynsianism 3 года назад

      90's Rakim is so much fun. His lyrics from that time are underrated, for sure.

    • @joonashannila8751
      @joonashannila8751 3 года назад +6

      @@gyozakeynsianism Rakim was the main person responsible for bringin lyricism and all kinds og multi rhyme scenes to hiphop. I think its enough for him hoc he is considered a god in his own culture && I mean that would be the most important thing to me, being that in my own culture

    • @joonashannila8751
      @joonashannila8751 3 года назад +2

      @@gyozakeynsianism The God MC Rakim Allah

    • @powpow9560
      @powpow9560 2 года назад

      *Ask the kids

  • @waxmaster-c
    @waxmaster-c 3 года назад +190

    We need to hear the story of Afu-Ra - Defeat, one of DJ Premier's illest productions. A beat that really shows who's the king of sample chopping. I'd love to hear Premier get more technical in this series and explain how the beats were made.

    • @merikishtar
      @merikishtar 3 года назад +14

      Cosign this

    • @grinchoi1
      @grinchoi1 3 года назад +9

      One of my fav primo beats right there!

    • @DuckAlertBeats
      @DuckAlertBeats 3 года назад +13

      Yeah we're getting nothing on the actual production. I wanna see these running on the MPC!

    • @FleeebJuice
      @FleeebJuice 3 года назад +9

      I agree. Wanna see the ins and outs, what made him choose the sample, how he found the sample etc.

    • @deu2enene635
      @deu2enene635 3 года назад +2

      Man I thought yo damn profile pic was an eye lash on my damn screen lmao

  • @aaron_luke96
    @aaron_luke96 3 года назад +26

    I would love to see a So Wassup? on Mathematics from Mos Def.

    • @dmaster5556
      @dmaster5556 3 года назад +4

      I'll be surprised if he doesn't do one on Mathematics. He's GOT to have an episode on it in store for later.

    • @aaron_luke96
      @aaron_luke96 3 года назад +2

      @@dmaster5556 he has! That track is so classic

  • @adam.axford
    @adam.axford 3 года назад +37

    This is one of my fav tracks from Ra. He flows over that beat so effortlessly, dropping barrrrs. It wraps up perfectly too
    “At night the open mic be inviting me to rhyme,
    So yo I’m online, it’s been a long time…”

  • @0Linerider0forever0
    @0Linerider0forever0 3 года назад +33

    Would love to see a breakdown of some JERU the Damaja off Wrath Of The Math! 'Whatever' and 'Me Or The Papes' and 'Me Not the Paper' 🙏🙏🙏🙏

    • @spenzalii
      @spenzalii 3 года назад +2

      Me Not The Paper is hands down one of the illest Jeru and Preemo ever did. Searched for that 12" for weeks when it dropped

    • @adamlandry3593
      @adamlandry3593 3 года назад

      You catch ep 1? It’s with Jeru, different joint though

    • @0Linerider0forever0
      @0Linerider0forever0 3 года назад

      @@adamlandry3593 I didn't, thank you will check!

    • @kika117
      @kika117 3 года назад

      Me Not The Paper is one of the top 7 beats Premo ever did and one of the best remixes EVER period!!!

  • @rogermoore27
    @rogermoore27 Год назад +3

    Eric B and Rakim's music used to make me feel like a man even though I was 13 years old

  • @dannybx78
    @dannybx78 3 года назад +84

    We need a Rakim/Preemo album.

  • @fairplayterrific147
    @fairplayterrific147 3 года назад +4

    I Also Love "When I B On The Mic" From His The Master Album....

  • @curtskywalker7441
    @curtskywalker7441 3 года назад +49

    My favourite DJ talking about a song he did with my favourite MC...These videos are food for the soul in an era when soul is missing in a majority of hip hop. I'm grateful for this. :)

    • @jasonwolfe3252
      @jasonwolfe3252 3 года назад +1

      Word. I'm glad I stumbled upon this channel.

    • @dtownlove10
      @dtownlove10 3 года назад +2

      Same bro. I’m a nerd for this stuff.

  • @bolajiaiyegboyin3579
    @bolajiaiyegboyin3579 3 года назад +3

    Preemoo,can you please explain more about inspirations for filling in dope beats with damn good lyrics?

  • @alleycat8509
    @alleycat8509 3 года назад +7

    I grabbed the 18th Letter when i was about 15, straight coincidence i discovered it at a local CD store and instantly knew this is the shit even i never heard of Rakim or Premier before.
    Classic🔥

  • @caveone-365
    @caveone-365 3 года назад +11

    This shit is TIMELESS! I always thought The 18th Letter was underrated. That “Catchin diabetes from fly sweeties” line amongst others were so dope. That “Stay Awhile” joint was different for his style but just showed how universal he was, and it just worked. All of that material was bangin. Rakim is one of those dudes like KRS or Chuck D that you just can’t fuck with, PERIOD. Lyrically he’s no doubt one of the best.
    Thank you for continuing this whole series Preemo. I got two RUclips accounts and I’m subbed to your channel on both of em. That way when you drop some new shit I’m sure not to miss it from the jump. Keep killin it my dude!!!👍🏻💯💪🏼

  • @elohkayee
    @elohkayee 3 года назад +9

    Damn, it's my birthday today, I can't believe how happy this makes me. Salute the Gods!

  • @jggraphx
    @jggraphx 3 года назад +10

    Rakim the GOAT 🤴🏿👍

  • @soolsoolsa2902
    @soolsoolsa2902 3 года назад +5

    Primo ! You are an incredible (real) story teller ! We can sit and listening to you for hours.

  • @willsullybeats654
    @willsullybeats654 3 года назад +15

    Classic Material. I wish Preem would to a whole R album

  • @nobiggiejaytiggy584
    @nobiggiejaytiggy584 3 года назад +4

    Damn, scared me for a sec Preem! Almost thought you went on vacation this week lol

  • @LdotSdot210
    @LdotSdot210 3 года назад +6

    *patiently waits on a video about Fat Joe's - The Shit Is Real Remix*

  • @stillbeatz
    @stillbeatz 3 года назад +10

    Been waiting for an episode on a Rakim joint. Thank you for the series, Premo!!

  • @jamesmarie
    @jamesmarie 3 года назад +5

    He takes along time because of he is a lyrical master. Rakim and Big Daddy Kane will always have the top spot on my Top 3, and then Black Thought.

  • @chyneaze
    @chyneaze 3 года назад +3

    Gotta do one of these for Speak Ya Clout

  • @suzuki400sm
    @suzuki400sm 3 года назад +4

    Rakim is the GOAT love the NEW YORK flow

  • @FumeRaiderTV
    @FumeRaiderTV 3 года назад +8

    We need a full RAKIM album produced by Preemo.. When I be on the mic is my favourite shit ever STILL

    • @QstormtheGod
      @QstormtheGod 2 года назад

      “We” ain’t rakim lol Rakim didn’t do one with Dre he may not want all preemo beats. I would personally like to hear Dj Eric b with preem, and Kanye do his album

  • @hip-hophub5345
    @hip-hophub5345 3 года назад +2

    Wanna Nas - NY State of Mind

  • @jorgemtorres7132
    @jorgemtorres7132 3 года назад +3

    Rakim the GOAT

  • @jonjrambo3546
    @jonjrambo3546 3 года назад +3

    I wrote a rhyme to this beat a few years ago. Wish I had my notebook. I was rlly lyrical and clever. Rakim was my idol.

  • @jamessumilang4783
    @jamessumilang4783 3 года назад +1

    Thee ALL TIME top three greatest MC’s EVER are 1. Rakim, 2. KRS One, 3. NAS!
    And who worked with all Three MC’s for countless hours in the studio? Preem! Bravo Zulu to you DJ Premier for your tireless dedication and passion to our HIP HOP culture! We salute you for your inspirational work and you are truly recognized as one of the pioneers of hip hop. We need real Hip Hop like we need oxygen. Thank you so much my brother!!! Peace-
    Oh, and to the “Bald Head Slick”
    Rest In Peace brother Guru!

  • @tonylouis6072
    @tonylouis6072 3 года назад +1

    I wanna see a Verzuz with Rakim against one of his peers from the late 80s. Only problem is, who from that era could possibly see Rakim? KRS-One or Chuck D probably

  • @rogermoore27
    @rogermoore27 3 года назад +6

    The stabs on that song were powerful

  • @tecpaocelotl
    @tecpaocelotl 2 года назад +2

    I'm surprised you didn't do a whole album with him.

  • @mikey_w1834
    @mikey_w1834 3 года назад +1

    @djpremier speaking of the god mc (plus others) i can't wait for you to do an episode on the beat you did for nike's 'classic' - another monster!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @dfont31
    @dfont31 2 года назад +2

    The fact that Preemo let us know that his favorite rapper will never be changed gives me even more reasons to have him as my favorite producer of all time. Rakim is definitely the greatest of all time, and like preemo said, this will never be changed!

  • @christopherwhite8186
    @christopherwhite8186 3 года назад +5

    I love this series and love hearing the backstory of how they all came together. One of my favorite songs you have done is "Nas Is Like", any chance we get a video on that?

  • @nazirpalacios4899
    @nazirpalacios4899 2 года назад +1

    Can we please get a time machine & drop our cell phones in the garbage & go back in time 🙏🏽🙏🏽 🎤🎤 🥀🥀 😭😭 RAKIM # 1

  • @kika117
    @kika117 3 года назад +1

    One of my less favorite Premo beats tbh.
    Rakim‘s „Waiting for the world to end“, „When I b on the mic“ or „New York“ are FAR better and harder beats imo!

  • @thatshugecase8434
    @thatshugecase8434 2 года назад +1

    It's getting Super Boring watching these same story telling videos...Premo! Just make the beat over on the vids or at least play the actual Disc you are showing live like Mo-bee. Come on bro be crazy if you delete this comment.

  • @tonyamati96
    @tonyamati96 3 года назад +33

    "The crowd couldn't wait to see this, nobody been this long awaited since Jesus. Who wouldn't believe this?"

  • @twin78
    @twin78 3 года назад +1

    Dopeness! A hardbody track! 2 of my favorite producers in the same video! Preemo and 9th Wonder (Peep the shirt!)

  • @chuck430
    @chuck430 3 года назад +2

    cant wait for When I B On Tha Mic

  • @D1210
    @D1210 3 года назад +3

    FAYBAN please.

    • @zncuentertainment712
      @zncuentertainment712 3 года назад +1

      Screwball or Blaq Poet would be dope.

    • @STEVEWONDA1976
      @STEVEWONDA1976 3 года назад +1

      I still remember the first time I heard F.A.Y.B.A.N. on the Black Mask soundtrack in late 1999. Absolute fire! That track still to this day gets me so hyped up. Because of your comment earlier, I went to listen to it here on youtube and noticed another comment about the clean/radio version with Premier's edits of the curses. Here it is if you want to peep it: ruclips.net/video/FBJtST1FI1U/видео.html Peace!

  • @gms9073
    @gms9073 2 года назад +2

    One of my favorite RAKIM joints.

  • @AidanTemplin
    @AidanTemplin 3 года назад +4

    Simply cannot get enough of this series

  • @smashboogietheilladelic5740
    @smashboogietheilladelic5740 3 года назад +4

    My Dj cuts material , Grand imperial! Got this album in the collection.

  • @rodmills737
    @rodmills737 3 года назад +1

    For the people who gave this a thumbs down, it's clearly you don't know anything about real hiphop, go back to listening to your mumble rap

  • @davidstevens6527
    @davidstevens6527 3 года назад +2

    This is a very educational

  • @Kuna-xc5os
    @Kuna-xc5os 3 года назад +2

    Thank you so much for this Primo! Amazing song

  • @davido3109
    @davido3109 3 года назад +2

    Treal Classic... Treal History ... Thanks Always DJ Premier and Rakim...!!!

  • @ericb9912
    @ericb9912 3 года назад +2

    It hurts that my favorite artist aren't putting out new music anymore but I understand. I'll forever play the old stuff. Missing Rakim & Scarface

    • @DefSquadFan
      @DefSquadFan 3 года назад

      I think Scarface will put out another one but that Deeply Rooted was a masterpiece so he doesn't have to.

  • @MrTitanSword
    @MrTitanSword 3 года назад +5

    Even though I don't understand everything that Premo says about beatmaking, hearing his passion is such a joy!

    • @steeze4real
      @steeze4real 3 года назад +2

      you can tell how stoked he is to talk about Rakim

  • @KBCdelirium
    @KBCdelirium 3 года назад +3

    "When you loaded it into the S950 Sampler, you get this..."
    When he said that, I really would like to hear the original sound. Maybe Premier playing around on the MPC...just having fun! It couldn't get any better!
    PREEMO! Your Beats Life Forever! THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING!

  • @HUSTLERS1
    @HUSTLERS1 3 года назад +2

    Salute to the LEGENDS

  • @aharris82
    @aharris82 3 года назад +3

    I want to hear about the "Rugged Neva Smoove" remix with M.O.P.
    That's a dope production!

  • @byrondavies9221
    @byrondavies9221 3 года назад +1

    Could we get Ras Kass Goldyn Chyld remix?

  • @strictlyrealhiphop
    @strictlyrealhiphop 2 года назад

    Incredible to hear the illest producer in the game recount all these events so accurately. There are so many records of which I would like to know how they came about. Mobb Deep Cop Hell, Royce Da 5'9" Hiphop, Da Ranjahz - Inspiration, Ras Kass Goldyn Child, Pitch Black It's All Real, Paula Perry Extra Extra, All City - The Actual, Mos Def Mathematics, M.O.P. New Jack City, Jay-Z So Ghetto, Gang Starr The Militia, Above The Clouds, The L.O.X. - Recognize, Devin The Dude - Doobie Ashtray, Jaz-O & The Immobilarie - 718, Just Ice - Just Rhymin', Big Daddy Kane - Any Type Of Way, man there's just too many to name, on the real.

  • @6thElementOfHipHop
    @6thElementOfHipHop 3 года назад +3

    This is what Im talmbout! LOVE the 18th Letter, Preemo is my fav producer and Rakim is most definitely top 5 dead or alive💯✊

  • @undivided_unified
    @undivided_unified Год назад +1

    I've watched at least a dozen of these ... they are all gems

  • @exnihiloexnihilo6310
    @exnihiloexnihilo6310 15 дней назад

    THANK YOU DJ PRIMO🔥👑 MASTER DJ, PRODUCER.... THE RAKIM OF DJs! Rakim Allah MY FAVORITE OF ALL
    TIMES👑👑👑👑🔥🔥

  • @steeze4real
    @steeze4real 3 года назад +1

    I want to know about Speak ya Clout, gotta be a good story behind that

  • @chrisbigknowledgegarland6366
    @chrisbigknowledgegarland6366 3 года назад +2

    This channel is so dope!! Cuts and scratches is something that is so missing in today's hip-hop.

  • @JayJayRealhiphop
    @JayJayRealhiphop 3 года назад +1

    Damn... It's been a long time I've heard this.

  • @mooseone
    @mooseone 3 года назад +15

    Wanna hear the story on how Royces - Boom came together. That's an ESSENTIAL Preem track.

    • @chrisv966
      @chrisv966 3 года назад +1

      The way that the Marc Hannibal record was sampled, the way only Premier could do it, is something else. Not to mention Royce's verses.

    • @rickphilly1975
      @rickphilly1975 3 года назад +1

      These all old school floppy disc trackz

  • @bushworstprez
    @bushworstprez 3 года назад +1

    The Greatest ever…… PREEMO. ✌🏽❤️

  • @Goatchild90
    @Goatchild90 3 года назад +4

    Preemo and the God M.C. Can't get more hip-hop than that.

  • @donnieking6429
    @donnieking6429 3 года назад +3

    My favorite DJ, much respect.

  • @kamporter7388
    @kamporter7388 2 года назад +1

    Thanks DJ Premier for the history lesson, and knowledge. You don't have to do this, and we are grateful. Appreciate you sir.

  • @MrDoggson
    @MrDoggson 3 года назад +1

    Pitch Black - It's all real would be a baller video

  • @DarkshadowXD63
    @DarkshadowXD63 3 года назад +2

    My favorite Rakim song of all time the 18th Letter is also my favorite Rakim album

  • @nestorchalquepedroza1271
    @nestorchalquepedroza1271 3 года назад +1

    Who's that on his shirt? Kinda looks like 9th wonder

  • @boboyamyams
    @boboyamyams Год назад +1

    Preemo this series is like finding buried treasure

  • @djresqvideomix
    @djresqvideomix 2 года назад +1

    My biggest regret about this legendary track is that they never made a video to promote it

    • @mikeyz1080
      @mikeyz1080 2 года назад

      There was a video for it.swore I've seen it back in the day

    • @djresqvideomix
      @djresqvideomix 2 года назад

      @@mikeyz1080 if u ever find it come back here and post it please 👍

  • @stansteez
    @stansteez 3 года назад +1

    "AS OF NOW, THE ARE RE-UNITED"… SAY WHOOOOOOT?!

  • @fluid0
    @fluid0 3 года назад +1

    This ep is Puuuuuurrrrree Craaaaaaaaacccccckkkk am lit

  • @eindje0406
    @eindje0406 3 года назад +2

    Preemo really responsible for so much great music.

  • @JohnBlaze505
    @JohnBlaze505 3 года назад +2

    This series is great! Can't wait to see the "Kick in the Door" episode

  • @dwaigntyndal
    @dwaigntyndal 3 года назад +1

    One of my favorite songs of all time.. Didn't know you were behind the productions. Pure legend

  • @lampard97
    @lampard97 3 года назад +2

    It's a blessing to have such an artist explainning his creative process.

  • @Bramv
    @Bramv 3 года назад +1

    I'm loving these episodes, i watched all of them. thanks for sharing these cool stories a d giving us explanations behind the music :)

  • @BeatSoulifi
    @BeatSoulifi 2 месяца назад

    New Rakim album 7.19 This will set the record straight, and seal the debate, 80s hip hop and Rakim is better than Drake lol I just came up with that on the fly.. lol awesome!

  • @SF_Native
    @SF_Native 3 года назад +2

    Got damn. Premo's catalog is just nuts. This isn't the first track I think of when i think back on the R and Premier, but when you hear it now it just so dope. Both legends!!!

  • @gregholmes6083
    @gregholmes6083 3 года назад +2

    I found this track when Martin used it as his intro to one of his stand up specials and the first thing that caught me was the beat then Rakim's smooth delivery.
    Been loving it ever since and it still gets play.

  • @qCrAiGp
    @qCrAiGp 3 года назад +1

    Netflix need to pick this up

  • @pennywise1682
    @pennywise1682 3 года назад +1

    Shit, time really flies. Its been a long time...

  • @jorgemtorres7132
    @jorgemtorres7132 3 года назад +2

    🔥🔥🔥

  • @RenoNV775
    @RenoNV775 3 года назад +1

    As a huge fan of the best producer ever, love these videos. Keep ‘em coming!

  • @saijovierundachtzig6346
    @saijovierundachtzig6346 3 года назад +2

    Raaaakiiiiim👑

  • @Bandwithbrass
    @Bandwithbrass 3 года назад

    Hmmmm.... Production quality JUMP!!!!!!! Not as excited to Ra as Prem... That says a lot G! 1986 10 years old I called myself Rock M!!! Till I heard him say no bitin allowed ... Between him and the beasties... Thanks again.. we givin you yo flower now at BKRepublic ... Let me know where to send'em.

  • @djxcel23
    @djxcel23 3 года назад +1

    Please break down 25th hour by reks

  • @Son1UPTu
    @Son1UPTu 3 года назад +2

    Premo with the dope story’s keep them coming 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @overstandinggod3410
    @overstandinggod3410 3 года назад

    I think this series is dope. And I think Premier is the best NY producer via Texas. But if I may throw my little two cents in, there are 2 types of DJ Premier production styles. One is where he'll give us some unique boom-bap that's customized for the artists like "Ain't The Devil Happy" or "Unbelievable" type uniqueness. Then secondly, he'll just make up some watered down Premier production like "Nas Is Like" or "Unorthodox" that he gave Joey Bada$$. And this track right here is one of those watered down quickly thrown together joints. That track "New York (Ya Out There)" on this same 18th Letter album is the super banger. And it should've been the lead single. Just my thoughts.

  • @johnflandonovan925
    @johnflandonovan925 3 года назад

    Music LISTENING too Class @ Home LOUD when I bring yur Parents in for On-Going Parenting n Adulting Classes. Plus Nite Shcool; College so they can Do Common Core. Lol Album Reviearwz. Might need a Whole RAP Music Class.

  • @MEEZLEMONSTER
    @MEEZLEMONSTER Год назад

    Whatever the "Awww-EEEEE-AHOOOOOOO-OWWWW" is in this song, it's the greatest weird Premo background sound effect of all time.

  • @duhh4641
    @duhh4641 3 года назад

    The God MC....Rakim was crazy nice...And one of my Top 3 rapperw of all time....And he was probably one of thee most influential rappers of All Time
    ✊🏿😏

  • @dloc6198
    @dloc6198 3 года назад

    This is cool but the Suave House version of It's Been A Long Time goes harder. First time i heard Rakim was Fall 1997 around the time the 18th Letter dropped. I was mostly No Limit,Suave House some East and West Coast sprinkled in but when i seen the "Guess Who's Back" video i was blown away by his lyricism. So i went to Sam Goody to cop this and In My Lifetime Vol.1 and the rest is history.

  • @lproof8472
    @lproof8472 Год назад

    If Rakim would’ve put out music as often as Nas, he’d probably be in contention with Nas as the GOAT.

  • @calixa
    @calixa 3 года назад +1

    I have the double disc version that came with a massive fold out poster, and I have the vinyl.
    I was in grade 11. MONUMENTAL to say the least, not just the actual LP, which is stellar, but to get those greatest hits together and really learn them. Literally Life Changing.
    I think his most jaw dropping song is Lyrics of Fury.