I LOVE IT WHEN YOU STOOD UP WHEN YOU HEARD THE THREE SEVENS (777) GREAT VIDEO YOUNG MAN, I AM 56, AND I REMEMBER WHEN THIS FIRST CAME OUT IN 1986,THIS IS RAPPING. POPE IVA. 🕊🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕊
The 21 mc's ate up at the same time bar scheme is one of the most famous in hip hop history. Numerous mc's after Rakim referenced and paid homage to it in their own songs. I've heard it called the bar that launched a million mc's or something like that.
Greatest original Lyrical MC' that has ever done it he changed the game by his slow flow advanced rhyme style. Nas's influence right there. The God MC Rakim!
My young brother, i respect you immensely for reacting to my favorite Rakim joint. Rakim is a pioneer to an extent, if we are talking revolutionizing a different rhyme style and pattern. He was a student of the true pioneers such as Grandmaster Caz, Kool Moe Dee, Kurtis Blow, and Melle Mel. Those are the pioneers of rapping. They were already doing their thing 8 to 10 years before Rakim. Those brothers are the reference point for people my age who've been enjoying hip hop as a culture and music genre since we were young shorties. Admittedly, Rakim did open up a different chamber in rhyme styles. When you mention Rakim, it's normal to include the DJ (Eric B). For this reason we generally say, "Eric B and Rakim".
It's great to hear young brothers such as yourself uncovering the music that we elders grew up on back in NYC. We applaud you and brothers like you for keeping this music and the history tied to it alive and well and claiming our place as Black men and women as the originators of this beautiful expressive form of music. With regard to one of the lines of “My Melody”: 7 MC’s in a line, 7 more brothers who think they can rhythm, 7 more brothers before I go for mine, Why the number 7? 7 colors in the visible spectrum of light (The rainbow). 7 days in the week. 7 orifices in the human body. 7 main energy chakras 7 major seas on Earth 7 major notes of the musical scale (My Melody). But it’s deeper than that: Rakim was a member of the 5% Nations also known as The Nation of Gods and Earths. The five percenters as they were called or are called believed 85% of the world was basically asleep and mental slaves, 10% of the world were the enslavers and the blood suckers of the poor, and 5% of the world really understood what was going on and trying to wake up and bring knowledge to the 85%. The 5%’ers had a what they call a Supreme Mathematics of which the number 7 represented “God”. So, when he's talking about 7 MC's he's talking about seven brothers represented as God on Earth, another seven brothers represented as God on Earth, and then another seven brothers represented by God on Earth. So, he can take seven brothers out he's really saying and giving them respect as Black men telling them that they are “God” but he ultimately reigns supreme over these 21 “God” rappers as he, Rakim is STILL the best rapper. Big Daddy Kane, MC Shan, Nas, Wu-Tang Clan, and a few others were either members or associated with the teachings of the 5% Nation.
My melody is one of best songs in hip hop history. Rakim paved the way for cats like Nas, notorious big, Jay z, guru, wu tang, mobb deep, late big l, slick Rick, late big pun, late dmx and go on and on. I grew up in the 80s when nyc hip hop was growing big In lyrics
Thank you for reacting to my request and addressing some of your questions: 1)In the group, ERIC B is responsible for producing the beats and does not participate in rapping . 2)They released this song in 1987, a time when rap predominantly used simple rhymes. However, this particular song and the album significantly propelled the genre towards complexity.
Babyboy looks fly and fresh to death in that Kango! Hip Hop is a culture and it encompasses dance, rap, graffiti, clothing, language, poetry and attitude. That's what it meant when it started. Now, Hip Hop is Pop culture and I'm not mad. My father told me Hip Hop was a fad that used other music, and wouldn't last. I wish he was here today to see how Hip Hop has taken over world culture. Nice to see you actually GET this song. Auntie approves🥰
Rakim verse - "I take 7 MC's put em in a line. And add 7 more brothers who think they can rhyme. But It'll take 7 more before I go for mine. Now that's 21 MC's ate up at the same time!" CLASSIC!!!...basically Rakim is givin' them a 21-gun salute at the funeral.
Ok one other lines from leader of the pack…”stop buggin a brother, said dig him I never dug him, he couldn’t follow the leader long enough so I drug him”!!! NO ONE DOES IT BETTER…….
7 MC Theory has been labeled by purists and artists as the "COLDEST LINE EVER " in Hip Hop. Ra was only 16 when he penned these lyrics originally I believe. The TRUE mission of a God on the MIC. Peep out the Follow The Leader project as well. Definitely a CLASSIC worth your ear🎤🎤🎤
@@truther4life sad to admit, I know ZERO songs from Big Daddy Kane, only know Fight The Power by Public Enemy, and only know Children Story from Slick Rick
My man you have to get the 12" inch single without the cut outs to really get a feel for what he's saying. Do that and you'll have a whole different perspective of how he delivered that piece. Someone is playing it from a turntable on CZcams, go check it out. Trust and believe, it's a different vibe than this cut.
@@SwankVibes listen to The Message. I'm sure you've heard it. It's under Grandmaster Flash and the furious 5. Mel lead that group. He is the blueprint damn near for all emcees. His crew created the term emcee and the phrase Hip-hop. He the first writer also in hiphop. Nobody was writing rhymes and doing routines before him and his crew.
Rap is the music hip hop is the culture with fancing and graffiti They were rhyming back in the day these people are not really rhyming just weak mcs making music mubble rapp.
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I'm new to your channel, you had me going when you put on the Kangol😂😂😂
That 21 MCs bars is arguably the hottest bar in HipHop history
Arguably hell, it’s the best
#bars
TRUTH!!!
Absolute FACTS!!! The only one closer is from the same song... rough enough to break NY From Long Island!!!
My unusual style...Will confuse you a while! If I was water...I would flow in the Nile! Greatest line ever!
Rakim is the only voice you hear. Eric. B is the DJ. Rakim is the MC legend that everyone speaks of.
You were just taught the 7 MC Theory. Class is in session!
EVERYONE COMES TO THIS SONG FOR THE 7 MC'S LINE
I LOVE IT WHEN YOU STOOD UP WHEN YOU HEARD THE THREE SEVENS (777) GREAT VIDEO YOUNG MAN, I AM 56, AND I REMEMBER WHEN THIS FIRST CAME OUT IN 1986,THIS IS RAPPING. POPE IVA. 🕊🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕊
The 7 EMCEE Line is regarded as one of the best lines in hip hop history
I appreciate you taking the time to appreciate the old school
Always! 💪🏾
The 21 mc's ate up at the same time bar scheme is one of the most famous in hip hop history. Numerous mc's after Rakim referenced and paid homage to it in their own songs. I've heard it called the bar that launched a million mc's or something like that.
I see! Influenced me to start rhyming 🤣 I wish hip hop was still like this
Greatest original Lyrical MC' that has ever done it he changed the game by his slow flow advanced rhyme style. Nas's influence right there. The God MC Rakim!
The song is over 30 years old and still DOPE AF!!! Let that sink in… 30 plus years ago 😮
Almost 40 yrs… from 1986
That's what makes them a "CLASSIC". They stand the test of time!... 🎤💧!...
I like in “I ain’t no joke” he refers back to. “or you’ll be one of those 7 MCs”
THANK YOU! You understand the difference between Hip Hop and rap. There is an ENORMOUS difference. HIp Hop was about the art. Rap is commercial.
My young brother, i respect you immensely for reacting to my favorite Rakim joint.
Rakim is a pioneer to an extent, if we are talking revolutionizing a different rhyme style and pattern. He was a student of the true pioneers such as Grandmaster Caz, Kool Moe Dee, Kurtis Blow, and Melle Mel.
Those are the pioneers of rapping. They were already doing their thing 8 to 10 years before Rakim. Those brothers are the reference point for people my age who've been enjoying hip hop as a culture and music genre since we were young shorties.
Admittedly, Rakim did open up a different chamber in rhyme styles.
When you mention Rakim, it's normal to include the DJ (Eric B).
For this reason we generally say, "Eric B and Rakim".
It's great to hear young brothers such as yourself uncovering the music that we elders grew up on back in NYC. We applaud you and brothers like you for keeping this music and the history tied to it alive and well and claiming our place as Black men and women as the originators of this beautiful expressive form of music.
With regard to one of the lines of “My Melody”:
7 MC’s in a line,
7 more brothers who think they can rhythm,
7 more brothers before I go for mine,
Why the number 7?
7 colors in the visible spectrum of light (The rainbow).
7 days in the week.
7 orifices in the human body.
7 main energy chakras
7 major seas on Earth
7 major notes of the musical scale (My Melody).
But it’s deeper than that:
Rakim was a member of the 5% Nations also known as The Nation of Gods and Earths. The five percenters as they were called or are called believed 85% of the world was basically asleep and mental slaves, 10% of the world were the enslavers and the blood suckers of the poor, and 5% of the world really understood what was going on and trying to wake up and bring knowledge to the 85%.
The 5%’ers had a what they call a Supreme Mathematics of which the number 7 represented “God”.
So, when he's talking about 7 MC's he's talking about seven brothers represented as God on Earth, another seven brothers represented as God on Earth, and then another seven brothers represented by God on Earth.
So, he can take seven brothers out he's really saying and giving them respect as Black men telling them that they are “God” but he ultimately reigns supreme over these 21 “God” rappers as he, Rakim is STILL the best rapper.
Big Daddy Kane, MC Shan, Nas, Wu-Tang Clan, and a few others were either members or associated with the teachings of the 5% Nation.
The 21 emcees line is one of the great lines of all time.
I like how you explained the difference between hip hop and rap! Much respect to you! This was my era, 80s and 90s hip hop!
7,7,7, 21 ate up at the same time. Rakim is the lyricist.
My melody is one of best songs in hip hop history. Rakim paved the way for cats like Nas, notorious big, Jay z, guru, wu tang, mobb deep, late big l, slick Rick, late big pun, late dmx and go on and on. I grew up in the 80s when nyc hip hop was growing big In lyrics
Thank you for reacting to my request and addressing some of your questions:
1)In the group, ERIC B is responsible for producing the beats and does not participate in rapping
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2)They released this song in 1987, a time when rap predominantly used simple rhymes. However, this particular song and the album significantly propelled the genre towards complexity.
That makes sense. Even if it was simple rhymes, it’s still better than 80% that’s put out today.
Gracias amigo. Mas Rakim porfa. TY
"My rhymes are rugged at the same time sharp, I can swing on anything, even the string of a harp" -Rakim
🔥
Babyboy looks fly and fresh to death in that Kango! Hip Hop is a culture and it encompasses dance, rap, graffiti, clothing, language, poetry and attitude. That's what it meant when it started. Now, Hip Hop is Pop culture and I'm not mad. My father told me Hip Hop was a fad that used other music, and wouldn't last. I wish he was here today to see how Hip Hop has taken over world culture. Nice to see you actually GET this song. Auntie approves🥰
Classic hiphop....pure plain and simple....the golden era!! The First God of rap!!
This came out in 1987. Notice not one cuss in the song and still hard
He says weak shit
86!
Well spoken king 🤴 real talk and facts
This actually the remix the original My Melody version does cuss but it is no where near the Potty mouth of today's rappers
Shout out to your Pops👊🏿
Akinyele “Put it your mouth” Bro nobody on CZcams has reacted to it!
Adding it to the list! ✅🤝🏾
Love your reaction because it was my reaction the first time I heard them..Eric B is the DJ wearing the hat..Rakim is the MC
Preciate the support! ✅
Rakim is the Mc Eric B is the dj
Rakim verse - "I take 7 MC's put em in a line. And add 7 more brothers who think they can rhyme. But It'll take 7 more before I go for mine. Now that's 21 MC's ate up at the same time!" CLASSIC!!!...basically Rakim is givin' them a 21-gun salute at the funeral.
Eric b is the dj Rakim is the emcee
Your reaction to the 7 mc's line made my day...
Back when we had to rewind
Ok one other lines from leader of the pack…”stop buggin a brother, said dig him I never dug him, he couldn’t follow the leader long enough so I drug him”!!! NO ONE DOES IT BETTER…….
Facts,facts, facts and say it louder king 🤴 I seriously hear you big homie,,, real talk and facts
7 MC Theory has been labeled by purists and artists as the "COLDEST LINE EVER " in Hip Hop. Ra was only 16 when he penned these lyrics originally I believe. The TRUE mission of a God on the MIC. Peep out the Follow The Leader project as well. Definitely a CLASSIC worth your ear🎤🎤🎤
Dope Reaction
I luv your f’n reaction
Don't worry bruh, yes you're young but I see your an old soul. Keep up the great work OG. I support your grind.
the god mc nect request : eric b and rakim - lyrics of fury
Stay tuned!! ✅
@@SwankVibes Follow The Leader...Eric B Is President....I Know You Got Soul.....I Ain't Know Joke
I think I heard “I ain’t no joke” on a movies. Maybe Juice??
@@SwankVibes Big Daddy Kane......Public Enemy also in the game then as well!! Slick Rick Also!!
@@truther4life sad to admit, I know ZERO songs from Big Daddy Kane, only know Fight The Power by Public Enemy, and only know Children Story from Slick Rick
My man you have to get the 12" inch single without the cut outs to really get a feel for what he's saying. Do that and you'll have a whole different perspective of how he delivered that piece. Someone is playing it from a turntable on CZcams, go check it out. Trust and believe, it's a different vibe than this cut.
I got a vinyl record player so I might just have to look into it
"It's Yours", T-La Rock. Before Rakim, there was T-La Rock.
Say tuned chief 💪🏾
T-La Rock was no Rakim
I miss hip hop
He was 16, when he dropped this
And here I am, 27 years old can’t put two bars together 🤣 🐐
Rakim is the rapper, Eric B is the DJ
Rakim is an "Emcee" not a rapper!
Imperial
I’m new to your channel . Have you ever heard of Gangstarr and Guru? They have a song Just to Get a Rep. also Onyx Shiftee.
I’ll look into it !!
Hiphop wasnt like this before Rakim style wise. His delivery aka flow was different than the legends like Melle Mel, Moe Dee and Caz.
Only thing I ever heard from Melle Mel was that recent Diss track to Eminem & my pops listened to Moe Dee.
@@SwankVibes listen to The Message. I'm sure you've heard it. It's under Grandmaster Flash and the furious 5. Mel lead that group. He is the blueprint damn near for all emcees. His crew created the term emcee and the phrase Hip-hop. He the first writer also in hiphop. Nobody was writing rhymes and doing routines before him and his crew.
Rap is the music hip hop is the culture with fancing and graffiti
They were rhyming back in the day these people are not really rhyming just weak mcs making music mubble rapp.
They’re rhyming these days too but it’s Cat in the Hat rhymes 🤣 no form of poetry to it