Rakim is the only rapper never cust on nun if his songs what mcs can do that I rap but I can't even d o it that's what you call real mc n dope mc real talk bro
Look at the respect they have for each other...today's artist need to learn from this...no stupid ass beefs...etc..it's ok to love and respect your brother...
These rappers these have ego trips. They don't dap it up too selfish we killing our our musicians or our people most of us don't teach and don't come together . I wish hip hop now was like the golden era of hip hop. I wonder about the future of hip hop
Rakim spoke on that in this interview. Back in the late 80s nothing but love between all those artists until they get in the studio and get more competitive
Could not agree more @Dee Fair. There are too few of us for us to constantly beef with one another. The uniqueness of the Black man's struggle can only be understood by another Black man, but Charlie would rather we believe that another Black man should be our mortal enemy.
The main reason dude's today can't/don't respect one another the way Chuck and Rakim do/will, is because they don't/won't respect themselves, plain 'n simple...
I tell people all the time. Rakim may not be your favorite rapper, but I bet he's your favorite rapper's, rapper. Much respect to the God MC and Sir Chuck D! Where would hip-hop be today without these two? It would still be around, but it wouldn't be as good. Peace to the Gods...
He introduced concepts and topics in Hip Hop such as esoteric Gnostic knowledge (Freemasonry, Cosmic Thought, Egyptology). Rakim's parents were also both musicians and part of the late 60s/early 70s Progressive Jazz movement fusing jazz, bebop, funk, rock, classical, punk and found sounds (early sampling?) So that was a factor and influence as well. Rakim is Hip Hop Perfected
Without these 2 hip hop would NEVER be the same. These 2 kicked Knowledge, Wisdom, and Understanding, especially RAKIM. Don’t throw it away, just think about it, BLESS!!
It's a trip watching a legend like Chuck D (who's actually older than Ra) talk to him with so much respect and adoration. We can all learn something about humbling ourselves.
Yeah, but chuck knows how to big people up like he did. Only because Rakim's book was the focus. Rakim wasn't around in the late 70s and early '80s'. His Album came out '87. That's about 8-10 years of the movement passed.
GEN X Hip Hop Lords....Rakim-G.R.A.T (Greatest Rapper of All Time) and the Greatest Truth-Teller Chuck D....this is MJ sitting wit Prince. Chuck Berry sittin wit Little Richard. Robert Plant choppin it up wit Jagger. Much Love & Thanks! #KeepOnTruckin
TRUST WHEN I TELL YOU THAT RAKIM'S FATHER AND MOMS WERE THE COOLEST.. AND HUMBLE . LOVING PEOPLE... I MISS THEM,,,THEY HAD ALWAYS OPEN ARMS TO US ALL...
@Huckleberry Quick NO DOUBT,, WE HOPE ALL IS WELL WITH YA FAMS...WE WILL BE BACK ON THE ROAD SOON,, BUT FIRST THINGS FIRST.. WE MUST WATCH OUT FOR ONE ANOTHER AND SHOW LOVE,, PEACE.. FROM THE PAID IN FULL FAMILY...FED D...
Ra is like the toughest ever coming up in the game and to have Chuck interview with his intelligence makes this one of the most monumental moments in hip hop history. Peace to the culture and may it continue to inspire and enlighten.
Rakim crafted the best HipHop track in it's history..."Follow the Leader" no track can come close to that but P.E. "Welcome to the TerrorDome" is my 2nd fave
It was/ is that unparallel song that people used/use as a land mark to TRY AND SURPASS.!! I have NOT heard ONE YET!!!( Mc, rapper Lyricist, DEAD OR ALIVE)
THE MOST INTERESTING SAID HE NEVER THOUGHT HE WASN'T INTERESTING ENOUGH JUST GOES TO SHOW THAT HE WAS JUST BEING HIMSELF THE MFKG KOOLEST OF THE KOOL THE MAJESTIC GOD MC LOVE THIS DUDE PEACE LOVE & BLESSINGS!!![999]
That's a testament to the vile nature of the internet. Thing is though, neither Chuck's nor Rakim's blood pressure rises by even a point in the face of haters.
Two living icons chopping it up. Two goats chopping it up. Two legends chopping it up. What more could we ask for? Godspeed to both of these Kings 👑🐐🐐👑
@@Lnnelson0507 Lol...no sign of Rakim in the credits but check what Rolling Stone said: Rolling Stone magazine placed it at number 9 in its 2013 "Best Summer Songs of All Time", saying: "Over a funky laidback beat, a young Will Smith does a fantastic Rakim impression over a sample of Kool & the Gang's "Summer Madness." Even THEY knew what was up!
Chuck D is a bad man himself. I met they brother in Downtown Memphis while PE was on tour. He gave me a hat while we chopped it up outside the Radison hotel next to the tour bus. Very cool and humble brotha. Chuck D, Ra and myself are from the same era. Those were some good times back then.
2 of My Favorite Musical HipHop Big Brothas Right there.”The Voice of Power” “CHUCK D”.And The GOD MC “RAKIM ALLAH”.The Lyrical Savior indeed.But on a Real I really Felt “RA” Talking about His PARENTS.Understanding That! We are All Extended Versions of Our Physical Folks That Produced Us.And I can see that even talking about it now! That it takes a lot of internal Strength in doing so.But I’m glad He Found a Way to make Peace with His loss and Be Strong enough to make History.Salute to The “God RA” for Your Contributions.✌🏾👨🏾
My high school years were from 1994-98.... That was Biggie and Pac era and when the discussion who’s the best rapper alive came up my answer was Rakim. I was sipping the Juice early on
Nas kicked both pac & biggie ass on the mic during their peak era with Illmatic & It Was Written..Nas also the Longevity Rushmore that's still here emceeing like those days. Krs, Nas, Rakim, Chuck D the living Rushmores that need a movie while still here
@@2KILLAVILLE Illmatic was great and is legendary but all those rappers you just named came from the generation before. They are all greats as well for sure. NAS definitely didn’t kick their ass in the charts because BIG and PAC were way ahead of him in that sense. You sound like you just watched a documentary on illmatic and based your opinion off of that. You must have been in high school in the 2000’s right and not the 90’s
@@TstanDa-ManI know Nas & Scarface both was after them but Nas still my 🐐. Nas & Scarface both Rushmores as well so I put them in the Rushmore list with them..Nas was Deeper & can talk about alot more than Pac & Biggie & have the Advanced Sharp Complexed Vocab, Wordplay & Rhyming Lyrical Skills to go along with his subject/ Topics. Biggie even admitted that in his 95 source awards interview. I cant say nas didnt sell like them cause Nas 2nd album It Was Written in 96 went 2x platinum in 2 months & was # 1 Album 4x consecutive weeks. Nas was the hottest emcee summer 96. Pac even was even inspired by that album & the track I gave you Power which is why he did Me & My Girlfriend. Keep in mind Nas , Biggie blew up after 1 or 2 albums. Pac most commercial sales & success wasn't until his 4th album All Eyez On Me. 2pacalypse now & Strictly 4 my niggaz didnt sell much when first released.
"I take 7 mc put em in a line..i take 7 more bro who think they can...n it would take 7 more until i go for mine...now dats 21 mc lined up at dat same time..."
Ra inspired me as well , and took me and the whole game to a whole new level. But chuck D gave Black people PRIDE. Big up to both legends (For real)!!!
That's crazy cause chuck d provide introspection on a movement at the right time, that's heat. Along with Rakim who had to hold up to a nation's lifestyle, and that's dope.
Let the rythem get um out cold fallow the leader untouchable 18th letter mind blowing all his work is out of this world! he will allway be my one and only greatest eemcee to ever do it !crazy part his life mirrors mines same birthday I was football quarterback star and wide reciver all city-state champ !
I grew up in the 90's and start listening to Rap in 96...so PE was long in the game and i knew master ra just as a solo artist, but for me as a teen at this time, i fell in love with joints like the 18 letter, it's been a long time, the r, waiting for the world to end and when i be on the mic....my personal opinion is ra is the best that ever done it hands down and word up!! Peaze from Germany 🇩🇪✌️❤️
Yo his dad was brilliant.. when you're raising a kid your job isn't to give them answers.. it's your job to point them in the right direction and teach them the thought process behind figuring out the answers themselves
I feel horrible for this generation that didn’t see these guys back in the day!! Legendary hip hop artist that could never be replaced! Long live the legends of hip hop!
Blessed enough to brag on the fact that I've seen both these legends live on stage and they rocked it!! Salute to Rakim and Chuck D, Eric B, Public Enemy. Flaavvvv!
I never realized that Summer Time by Will Smith was done with Rakim's rhyme style. 😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱 Mind you that is probably his biggest song all time and it was inspired by Rah.
TWO LEGENDS....We are so BLESSED to have these soldiers to be our Representatives to The World. Sending MUCH RESPECT form PHILLY (The Illadelph). ONE LOVE!!
They say if you’re lucky in the right place at the right time. you’ll get a chance to see the blue moon, this was one of those rare moments where two highly decorated emcees take the stage, our blue moon. Much respect!
Rakim the man of tomorrow doesn't have an era he was the beginning of the new school. just like Jordan was the beginning of the new school style of play in the NBA, both supremely innovative at their craft
Big Up to being, ALL WISE AND CIVILIZED, MOTIVATED AND ELEVATED, MAINTAINING AND SUSTAINING. The everlasting gospel. Move on brothers!! Here it is BAMM in your face, God damn, this is a dope jam.
Hope Hop Royalty. Bars not cars measure the ability of an artist. Two legendary heavyweights with undeniable influence based in conscious work. Salute.
They definitely sleeping on Ruth Brown. Go check her if you haven't. RA is the best and funnier than I expected too. What a great convo between two legends.
One of the best interview I have seen from a legend to another legend along with admiration respect from chuck D to rakim this was dope I'll be shareing this interview with friends
Chuck D interviews Rakim like a fan, with huge respect while he's a true rap legend himself.
Chuck is a legend.... But there's a lot about chuck we don't promote because he has done a lot before PE came out.
Real talk chick change my life and mindset on being black and standing proud
Tanter Tizzle
real recognize real
respect deserves respect💯😇
N.Y. STATE OF MIND BODY SOUL
Trust me if Michael Jackson was to interview James brown he would be like a little baby talking to his idol.
Word up, for reals...
"Rebel Without A Pause"...and "Follow the Leader", arguably the two most important hip-hop recordings ever.
That “Rebel” was heLLa iLL! I liked “I Know You Got Soul” best from Rakim.
Chuck D is an intellectual fraud and a vapid attention vampire. Rakim is a vegetable brained rapper that talks like a toddler.
Fight the power and Microphone Fiend for me...each of theirs.
Rakim is the only rapper never cust on nun if his songs what mcs can do that I rap but I can't even d o it that's what you call real mc n dope mc real talk bro
Pull out ya money, pull out ya cut, pull up a chair, and Imma tear shit up...@@CarlWitherspoon-xn1uo
The respect is overwhelming... I like that.
And he deserves it,and earned it.
Of course man, i can feel it from here..
Look at the respect they have for each other...today's artist need to learn from this...no stupid ass beefs...etc..it's ok to love and respect your brother...
These rappers these have ego trips. They don't dap it up too selfish we killing our our musicians or our people most of us don't teach and don't come together . I wish hip hop now was like the golden era of hip hop. I wonder about the future of hip hop
Rakim spoke on that in this interview. Back in the late 80s nothing but love between all those artists until they get in the studio and get more competitive
Could not agree more @Dee Fair. There are too few of us for us to constantly beef with one another. The uniqueness of the Black man's struggle can only be understood by another Black man, but Charlie would rather we believe that another Black man should be our mortal enemy.
The main reason dude's today can't/don't respect one another the way Chuck and Rakim do/will, is because they don't/won't respect themselves, plain 'n simple...
Artists don't really beef like that these days. It's not the 90s anymore. Barely ever even diss tracks.
The world needs a Rakim Documentary !!!!!!!!!
Yesss!!!!!
Rakim, Krs, Nas & Chuck D/ P. E. Need a movie while still here..Longevity Rushmores that are still Living with Catalogue/ body of work!!
@@franciscoj.madrigal6361 good band that
True. Tyler Perry if he was serious. Hold the mic or hip hop.....
For. Real!
I tell people all the time. Rakim may not be your favorite rapper, but I bet he's your favorite rapper's, rapper. Much respect to the God MC and Sir Chuck D! Where would hip-hop be today without these two? It would still be around, but it wouldn't be as good. Peace to the Gods...
My "favorite rapper's, rapper"??? What does that even mean hahaha... jjks, I get it.
He introduced concepts and topics in Hip Hop such as esoteric Gnostic knowledge (Freemasonry, Cosmic Thought, Egyptology). Rakim's parents were also both musicians and part of the late 60s/early 70s Progressive Jazz movement fusing jazz, bebop, funk, rock, classical, punk and found sounds (early sampling?) So that was a factor and influence as well. Rakim is Hip Hop Perfected
Always, he's the founds and true HEBREW POET.
My fav and my crush too 😍😍 he still look good
Without these 2 hip hop would NEVER be the same. These 2 kicked Knowledge, Wisdom, and Understanding, especially RAKIM. Don’t throw it away, just think about it, BLESS!!
It's a trip watching a legend like Chuck D (who's actually older than Ra) talk to him with so much respect and adoration. We can all learn something about humbling ourselves.
best comment
Peace to The God Rakim Allah and Chuck D!!!
Yeah, but chuck knows how to big people up like he did. Only because Rakim's book was the focus. Rakim wasn't around in the late 70s and early '80s'. His Album came out '87. That's about 8-10 years of the movement passed.
It can't get any better than this. 👍
"Cats had to rhyme to the beat...you made the beat move to you" - Chuck D couldn't have said it better.
GEN X Hip Hop Lords....Rakim-G.R.A.T (Greatest Rapper of All Time) and the Greatest Truth-Teller Chuck D....this is MJ sitting wit Prince. Chuck Berry sittin wit Little Richard. Robert Plant choppin it up wit Jagger. Much Love & Thanks! #KeepOnTruckin
@ Sky Marriott .... and Mike Tyson sittin' with Muhammad Ali
Sky Marriott I hear you but He's the G.O.A.T. (Greatest Of All Time) for the simple fact he's an Emcee/M.C. (Move The Crowd)
*Sugar Ray Robinson [18th letter]* sitting with Muhammad Ali......
And Kobe sitting with Michael Jordan
2 of Long Island's finest
Yo my last name is Starks, right on you don't see that last name often, Peace!
True dat.
Kevo Starks Indeed and Strong Island got some Legends Biz,De La,Stets,EPMD, L.O.T.S.
SORRY,, BUT CORRECTION,,,, STRONG ISLAND...PEACE.. FROM THE PAID IN FULL FAMILY,,,FED D
@@YakThaWiseman72 don't forget craig mack(r.i.p) and k-solo
Rah is So Down to Earth ..Results Being Raised By A Great Family..Much Respect & Love For Rakim..Great Man..
TRUST WHEN I TELL YOU THAT RAKIM'S FATHER AND MOMS WERE THE COOLEST.. AND HUMBLE . LOVING PEOPLE... I MISS THEM,,,THEY HAD ALWAYS OPEN ARMS TO US ALL...
I'm great friends with his cousins in VA.(757) heard mad stories ✌🏾
@@p.tabron1326 CRAZY FAM IN VA ,, AND MUCH LOVE..HOPE ALL IS WELL.. FED D
@Huckleberry Quick NO DOUBT,, WE HOPE ALL IS WELL WITH YA FAMS...WE WILL BE BACK ON THE ROAD SOON,, BUT FIRST THINGS FIRST.. WE MUST WATCH OUT FOR ONE ANOTHER AND SHOW LOVE,, PEACE.. FROM THE PAID IN FULL FAMILY...FED D...
Word is bond!
Ra is like the toughest ever coming up in the game and to have Chuck interview with his intelligence makes this one of the most monumental moments in hip hop history. Peace to the culture and may it continue to inspire and enlighten.
The Realest Realest Talk. .
Children who grew up with black revolutionaries and jazz music in their homes just had a certain concioness.
Damm this the first time I ever seen both legends on stage together. I always wanted to see both do a collaboration.
What 8 people didn't give this interview a thumbs up????The Greatest MC by far RAKIM!!!!!!
KRS, and Rakim 1A, and 1B! Interchangeable.
Rakim crafted the best HipHop track in it's history..."Follow the Leader" no track can come close to that but P.E. "Welcome to the TerrorDome" is my 2nd fave
Ray Sibley Know the ledge/ knowledge was his greatest to me but Follow the Leader is neck and neck. You can’t go wrong. Golden Era
It was/ is that unparallel song that people used/use as a land mark to TRY AND SURPASS.!!
I have NOT heard ONE YET!!!( Mc, rapper Lyricist, DEAD OR ALIVE)
@@rebelpumpfitness4904 that's true!
Paid in Full is on par, let’s not forget musical massacre 🔥
Rakim’s the GOAT. Fact!
I want to see a Rakim Bio pic
Might be short.
THE MOST INTERESTING SAID HE NEVER THOUGHT HE WASN'T INTERESTING ENOUGH JUST GOES TO SHOW THAT HE WAS JUST BEING HIMSELF THE MFKG KOOLEST OF THE KOOL THE MAJESTIC GOD MC LOVE THIS DUDE PEACE LOVE & BLESSINGS!!![999]
Agreed!!! Cool asf
How could anyone thumb this down? Disrespectful. This is officially the hip hip version of "in the actor's chair!"
I have so much respect for Rakim Allah, its humbling to see how Chuck respects this dude...
Legend interviewing an Icon.
Whoever disliked this monumental moment in Hip Hop is a fully committed and 100% complete @$$!!! Congrats you're actually good at something!
That's a testament to the vile nature of the internet. Thing is though, neither Chuck's nor Rakim's blood pressure rises by even a point in the face of haters.
@@radzo1675 💯💯💯
Two living icons chopping it up. Two goats chopping it up. Two legends chopping it up. What more could we ask for? Godspeed to both of these Kings 👑🐐🐐👑
Rakim & Chuck D are legends! Salute to these men and I wish them nothing but great health!
chuck d broke it down, so great
Thank you for calling out "Summertime" for what it is: a direct bite of "The R!"
I think Rakim wrote summer time
@@Lnnelson0507 Not that I recall. I'd have to check the publishing.
@@Lnnelson0507 Lol...no sign of Rakim in the credits but check what Rolling Stone said: Rolling Stone magazine placed it at number 9 in its 2013 "Best Summer Songs of All Time", saying: "Over a funky laidback beat, a young Will Smith does a fantastic Rakim impression over a sample of Kool & the Gang's "Summer Madness."
Even THEY knew what was up!
ericB on the combat jack show (RIP) that raw wrote that .. also i believe mc search said the same thing ...
@@mrbfly3810 I know where to find out for sure. I'll get back to you.
I grew up on these brothas...Respect!
Man Rakim still dress like the last of the B-Boys. Shit's dope and priceless. HipHop in its purest form..
The god loves those bubble vests.
Chuck D & Rakim having a conversation on stage. Nothing else to say.
Chuck D is a bad man himself. I met they brother in Downtown Memphis while PE was on tour. He gave me a hat while we chopped it up outside the Radison hotel next to the tour bus. Very cool and humble brotha. Chuck D, Ra and myself are from the same era. Those were some good times back then.
2 of My Favorite Musical HipHop Big Brothas Right there.”The Voice of Power” “CHUCK D”.And The GOD MC “RAKIM ALLAH”.The Lyrical Savior indeed.But on a Real I really Felt “RA” Talking about His PARENTS.Understanding That! We are All Extended Versions of Our Physical Folks That Produced Us.And I can see that even talking about it now! That it takes a lot of internal Strength in doing so.But I’m glad He Found a Way to make Peace with His loss and Be Strong enough to make History.Salute to The “God RA” for Your Contributions.✌🏾👨🏾
This should have a 100,000 views! Legends!
4 reals
damn hating ass algorithm lol but not funny 2
This needs a million views!!!!!
Long islands finest. My greatest heroes being an artist from here. Much love to them for laying the ground work for what is the sound of our home.
The two greatest to ever touch a mic!! The Jordan and Pippen duo of hip hop
My favorite rapper being interviewed by one of my favorite rappers. Tier one hip hop right here. Respect.
Rakim and Krs - One. The G.O.A.T's
Word is Bond!!! Do NOT DISS RATHER SLEEP ON THE WHO STARTED IT ALL MELLE MELL THE OG GOAT
Look R is number 1 flat case closed
🐐
Legends, I grew up in Yonkers listening to them, amazing, I had an amazing life growing up, love
Two of the most inspiring people to me since Bob Marley.. true greats - tought me so much...My hero's - thank you. Peace and Love
My high school years were from 1994-98.... That was Biggie and Pac era and when the discussion who’s the best rapper alive came up my answer was Rakim. I was sipping the Juice early on
Nas kicked both pac & biggie ass on the mic during their peak era with Illmatic & It Was Written..Nas also the Longevity Rushmore that's still here emceeing like those days. Krs, Nas, Rakim, Chuck D the living Rushmores that need a movie while still here
@@2KILLAVILLE Illmatic was great and is legendary but all those rappers you just named came from the generation before. They are all greats as well for sure. NAS definitely didn’t kick their ass in the charts because BIG and PAC were way ahead of him in that sense. You sound like you just watched a documentary on illmatic and based your opinion off of that. You must have been in high school in the 2000’s right and not the 90’s
@@TstanDa-ManI know Nas & Scarface both was after them but Nas still my 🐐. Nas & Scarface both Rushmores as well so I put them in the Rushmore list with them..Nas was Deeper & can talk about alot more than Pac & Biggie & have the Advanced Sharp Complexed Vocab, Wordplay & Rhyming Lyrical Skills to go along with his subject/ Topics. Biggie even admitted that in his 95 source awards interview. I cant say nas didnt sell like them cause Nas 2nd album It Was Written in 96 went 2x platinum in 2 months & was # 1 Album 4x consecutive weeks. Nas was the hottest emcee summer 96. Pac even was even inspired by that album & the track I gave you Power which is why he did Me & My Girlfriend. Keep in mind Nas , Biggie blew up after 1 or 2 albums. Pac most commercial sales & success wasn't until his 4th album All Eyez On Me. 2pacalypse now & Strictly 4 my niggaz didnt sell much when first released.
Rakim is the greatest rapper ever....straight up GOAT 👍🔥🔥🔥🔥🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
"I take 7 mc put em in a line..i take 7 more bro who think they can...n it would take 7 more until i go for mine...now dats 21 mc lined up at dat same time..."
@@josephsarh4193 21 emcees ate up at the same time.
Thee GREATEST OF ALL TIME!
I dont see nas on the show
Arizona Living
That you,Jungle?
@@kevinscott59 lmao
Ra inspired me as well , and took me and the whole game to a whole new level. But chuck D gave Black people PRIDE. Big up to both legends (For real)!!!
WOW. Chuck D is in total " FAN " Mode. #classic
The LEGENDARY Chuck D
Two legends droppin science together-- peace!
This is the realest joint ever. Definitely watch it through to the end.
My actual favorite artists
That's crazy cause chuck d provide introspection on a movement at the right time, that's heat. Along with Rakim who had to hold up to a nation's lifestyle, and that's dope.
Let the rythem get um out cold fallow the leader untouchable 18th letter mind blowing all his work is out of this world! he will allway be my one and only greatest eemcee to ever do it !crazy part his life mirrors mines same birthday I was football quarterback star and wide reciver all city-state champ !
RAKIM IS YOUR FAVORITE RAPPER FAVORITE RAPPER. FACTS.......... SALUTE TO CHUCK D " THE HARD RHYMER"
CHUCK D
You want to know the state of hip hop in 2020 ? look how many views are on this interview ! You got Ra & Chuck D, I don't need to say no more !!!
especially now that EVERYONE home ..
I grew up in the 90's and start listening to Rap in 96...so PE was long in the game and i knew master ra just as a solo artist, but for me as a teen at this time, i fell in love with joints like the 18 letter, it's been a long time, the r, waiting for the world to end and when i be on the mic....my personal opinion is ra is the best that ever done it hands down and word up!! Peaze from Germany 🇩🇪✌️❤️
Yo his dad was brilliant.. when you're raising a kid your job isn't to give them answers.. it's your job to point them in the right direction and teach them the thought process behind figuring out the answers themselves
Man great the way you simply articulated that.. The Truth...
I ❤️ to see artist interviewing artist...this is wonderful🤗
This is an artist. Rakim is the greatest.
This that heat. A gem of an upload.
That was a gift. Thank you for allowing us inside. Respect to both Rakim and Chuck D.
Beautiful.
Nobody’s music then was the same but all classics
I feel horrible for this generation that didn’t see these guys back in the day!!
Legendary hip hop artist that could never be replaced!
Long live the legends of hip hop!
Blessed enough to brag on the fact that I've seen both these legends live on stage and they rocked it!! Salute to Rakim and Chuck D, Eric B, Public Enemy. Flaavvvv!
I never realized that Summer Time by Will Smith was done with Rakim's rhyme style. 😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱
Mind you that is probably his biggest song all time and it was inspired by Rah.
Will Smith's "Summer Time" is a sample of "Summer Madness" by Kool & The Gang.
Kool & The Gang were still a jazz band at the time.
TWO LEGENDS....We are so BLESSED to have these soldiers to be our Representatives to The World. Sending MUCH RESPECT form PHILLY (The Illadelph). ONE LOVE!!
They say if you’re lucky in the right place at the right time. you’ll get a chance to see the blue moon, this was one of those rare moments where two highly decorated emcees take the stage, our blue moon. Much respect!
"Rough enough to break New York FROM LONG ISLAND" 😊
Rakim the man of tomorrow doesn't have an era he was the beginning of the new school. just like Jordan was the beginning of the new school style of play in the NBA, both supremely innovative at their craft
This video is in the education category. Fitting.
Rakim’s book is one of the best reads for me ever!
Wtf who the hell of those 8 people gave a thumbs down to the God Mc Rakim they don't know true hip hop especially the golden era🎤🎤🎤🎵🎶
When one living legend speak like a fan u know u great 👍👏
2 Gods! even for a white kid from Australia in the early days. Still are!!
Rakim the God Chuck D the preacher..kings
Big Up to being, ALL WISE AND CIVILIZED, MOTIVATED AND ELEVATED, MAINTAINING AND SUSTAINING. The everlasting gospel. Move on brothers!! Here it is BAMM in your face, God damn, this is a dope jam.
Hope Hop Royalty. Bars not cars measure the ability of an artist. Two legendary heavyweights with undeniable influence based in conscious work. Salute.
best thing i've seen in awhile...
2 of my unbeatable favourites forever!!!! Grew up on Eric B & Rakim & PE
Dope Interview! 2 legends choppin it up. Chuck D being in fan mode is great to see. Knowing that they are both fans of each other and their work.
Two of my favorite Mcs
Definitely need more of this!
The difference between MCs and rappers. These two are MCs. And two of the best to ever do it.
Epic. Thank you for posting.
Legendary Artist
They definitely sleeping on Ruth Brown. Go check her if you haven't. RA is the best and funnier than I expected too. What a great convo between two legends.
Still my favorite. I had the pleasure to take my son to his concert in Denver 2019 great show
Wow that’s awesome! Would be cool to see Rakim interview Chuck D next!
Man look. I got sooo many memories and ideas from listening to these 2. They were consistently positive. Salute the God MC and the revolutionary.
Listened to these guys since i was knee high to a grasshopper, real life true story
the two legends...together they changed rap. Thank all God and Goodness for these two brothas. The Prophet and the MC.
Fantastic interview. So much about Rakim as a kid, his family life, musical background, fill out the picture of the human behind the rap star
This is legendary.
Yyyyyo, thank you for sharing this!
A treasure for all time.
The exponential power of dialogue. Peace!
he should do a movie bout his life
Unbelievable! What a cool interview! My favorite emcee being interviewed by my other favorite emcee.
One of the best interview I have seen from a legend to another legend along with admiration respect from chuck D to rakim this was dope I'll be shareing this interview with friends
Amazing interview between two gods