Facts.....this the GOD....his shit still harder than any of these lil baby, stank baby, lil tattoo or whatever clowns these niggas got these days...salute Rakim!!!!
@@MrConscious7 Not comparing. Rather, making the point that Rakim SHOULD be awarded the Nobel prize for Literature. My point being, if Bob Dylan can be selected, why not Rakim? That's not comparing; that's begging the question why not?!
One of the greatest lyricist ever period. This man created the lines in the coloring book that other artists color between. His passion for the art an craft is refreshing. How he elaborates his process for songs an appreciation for music an its influence on him. This man is the professor to goats.
@Daniel De Freitas Campos Campos idk if I'd claim pac as a lyricist. My opinion songwriter, poet, legend whom was able to paint vivid pictures with his songs. Songs that are timeless an can appeal to anyone and everyone yes. I luv pac but in context of lyricist he was simple with his rhymes. I respect what others feel this just my opinion. When I hear lyricist I think of wordplay, metaphors double triple entendres, structure syllables, all that good stuff.im not gonna act like storytelling isn't a part of that just not as much as the other stuff. Appreciate the feedback
"This man created the lines in the coloring book that other artists color between." that was written so beautiful you almost made me tear up like a lil girl with that. STRAIGHT UP FACTS.
When Rakim speaks it's like everything is a quote. I can hear people sampling quotables from this for years to come!!! Thank You for this channel Crook!!
Rakim is hip hop, he was the reason everybody stepped they lyrics up coast to coast and world wide, if you don't know who that man is you don't know hip hop!!!
Indeed he is number 1 on my list always, even though a few others succeeded him afterwards he will be number 1 because he is the Birth of the lyrical MC
Don't believe the hype. He wasn't doing those beats. He and Eric had people like Large Professor, Paul C and Rashad "Tumbling Dice" Smith supplying them tracks where as they took credit for producing. Do the knowledge and look it up.
@@allonzotate7497 Well, if he "helped" produce them , how come he didn't give any other producer credit for doing anything? It always read "produced by Eric B & Rakim:" Never any co-producer credit or even any kind of keyboard or drum programming credit. So, let me be "literal"... he's lying and every producer out there knows it.
@@theinvisibles7439 Large professor alluded to this in an interview, he didn't come out an literally say it though. You could tell it really bothered him. I heard they ran G-Rap outta of NY when he said that they didn't produce their own music too.
Rakim is the greatest emcee ever & not just because of his lyrics but his whole style & who he is personally as an individual as it relates to hiphop....he is hiphop / NYC streets in its purest form back in its greatest era.
Snoop aint spreading hate that was his opinion. People always get their feelings hurt when someone says something about Em. Every rapper gets criticism its part if the game!
@@layback76 Snoop said Em is only in people's top 10 because of his relationship with Dre as opposed to his skill as an emcee; how is that not hate? Em even said himself that not being in Snoop's personal top ten wasn't the problem. It was what he said AFTERWARDS and the tone he was using. He also said that he could live WITHOUT his music...yet he was on one of Em's most critically acclaimed records (MMLP). If you could live without his shit, then why contribute a feature to it? That doesn't make sense.
@@robertkirby5955 Em is not in my top 10 nor am i a fan of his music. That's not hate That's an opinion. Now as far as doing music with him and saying that. I think it would have been better if Snoop voice his opinion to Em personality and not in public.
@@layback76 I know it's an OPINION (you said "option", learn to proofread your shit); and I CLEARLY said that Em didn't have a problem with it himself so that's not what I'm arguing. The tone, again, he was using and the fact that he said that people only put him on their list because of working with Dre and NOT his skill set was straight up disrespectful; THAT is the part that is hate.
Crooked you are a Highly Intelligent brother!! Alien level intelligence! You are so superior in your craft , you garner the respect of other Alien level Emcees and humans! Top 10 Emcee! Top 10 Human!!
Damn Crook, I was just commenting about you getting legends the other day and now you drop the legend Rakim! Keep crushing these these interviews and the music!!
I believe he was the first to really start stacking multi’s in rap. Im sure there were others but he was the one that really pushed that into the scene. This dude was and still is so nice!
man .. these interviews Crook is doing are like super dope .. love Rakim and i freaking love me some saxophone, now I love him even more .. great .. why cant sth like this get views in the million .. or at least couple hundred thousands ... Im losing faith in this species right now .. keep it up man
fucking right crook’s corner is back! yt cant hold down the kxng keep the corner alive! so happy this interview is back i never had time to watch it before i love rakim cant wait to get to sit back and watch it tomorrow
What a legend, no hate or jealousy in this man, just love and respect. That’s the gem everybody should get out of this and apply it to their own life. Would be a much better world. Rakim the god 🙏🏼🙏🏾
Much love. I am a little young.. I didn't come on rakim till 99 but that was when I was old enough to follow music. Still can have nothing but respect.
I love how you conduct your interviews, you squeeze out all the important juice out of the great sweet fruits. Much love from Ghana 🇬🇭. Big up slaughter house, shady 2.0 boys, Slim Shady Aftermath Records.
Lol... Not all "the juice." Rakim always has more. When he mentioned Biz Markie has recordings of him when he was just starting out... that's more "juice." ☮️
RAKIM in the building! This man IS an ICON! The best to ever do it!!! The epitome and the EMBODIMENT of what a truly GIFTED, LYRICAL, genuis and EMCEE is! The 1st EMCEE of his era to sign a MILLION DOLLAR DEAL!!! His music is/was a BLESSING to my life!!!!! I still BUMP all the classics to THIS DAY!!!! The music is PRICELESS! L💙ve and Respect to God EMCEE. Rakim is too humble to criticize the hip-hop of today, but I'm not-for-profit mumble rap is wack!
I saw Rakim perform in Philly back in the late 80’s, again in Texas years later, but the time I saw him headline in AZ in 2014 was one of the best shows I’ve ever been to! Peace to the GOD! ✊🏾💪🏾
Damn as a youth i can remember “Thinking of a master plan, ain’t nothing but sweat inside my hand” its like 9-11 or something like that in that i knew exactly where i was at when i first heard it like it was yesterday. Rakim, Kool G Rap, Krs, Grand Master, had so much impact on my youth they became my therapists.
I never gave thoughts of mine much attention till I heard Rakim speak on similar things and gave me a even clearer view. Your music has been a blessing in my life. Thank you Rakim•
I love both of you legends. I met Rakim in Cincinnati back in 2010 he was super cool and humble for such a legend and very gracious with his time. I will always remember that moment. Both of yall inspired me to be the emcee I am today. Hopefully I get to meet and work with u both one day. Peace and love.
Two legendary emcees in the same room dropping 💎💎💎. This one is a good one as well, Crook. Salute to Crook and Rakim two of the best whoever done it. ✊💯✊💪🎼
I was born in 84! When 89 came I was 5 5yrs old.. He was my first introduction to rap music. He's been great ever sense. S/O to the microphone fiend. Love all the way from the bay area.
We never got the Dre and Rakim album but it would be amazing if Dre provided a beat and finally got Kane and Rakim (and maybe even Ice T) on a track for the modern age! Would be Legendary for the old school fans!
They need to revisited it. Memorable Biz Markie. I thank it would have work if D.O.C was there . Dre was perfectionist but he took too long & trying flip Ra style into this gangsta persona which he didn't need. Just would been best if he use Ra abilities merged with him trying stop the violence or plague of blue & red or being a lyrical hitman from the Punisher for example
This cat ant changed in over thirty years. He still look the same. Knowledge of self is real .You can just tell this a real bratha . There will Never be another one .
Seen 'em live in 86' with ll.cool j and run dmc, i was 15 yrs old and trust me i knew then and there that hip hop was gonna blow big and go international. what mo town was to soul the same for rakim and hip hop. nuff respect B.
Coming from a non- hip hop head, (my style is delta blues , Jazz and Rock, I am a guitarist ) But with Rakim every tiny little detail about him oozes Coolness. He’s got his whole existence dialed to perfection. From this tilt of he’s head wear to the slouch of his chain to every wrinkle in his clothing the G*D oozes perfection. You can pause the video anywhere and it would be a picture perfect moment. You won’t catch him slippin. Peace to the G*D word is bond
Just as Bob Dylan was awarded the Nobel prize for Literature, so too should Rakim, for his poetic contribution to Hip-hop and the Arts.
amen
Facts.....this the GOD....his shit still harder than any of these lil baby, stank baby, lil tattoo or whatever clowns these niggas got these days...salute Rakim!!!!
There is no comparison when talking about Rakim Allah. So you cannot compare him to Bob Dylan
@@MrConscious7 Not comparing. Rather, making the point that Rakim SHOULD be awarded the Nobel prize for Literature. My point being, if Bob Dylan can be selected, why not Rakim? That's not comparing; that's begging the question why not?!
White privilege!!!
He taught me how to enjoy Hip Hop as a music genre.
Facts yo. Ra is a really student of the game.
Rap as a music.
except hip hop is not a music genre
Rakim what a legend. And crook is a beast on the mic 🎤.
One of the greatest lyricist ever period. This man created the lines in the coloring book that other artists color between. His passion for the art an craft is refreshing. How he elaborates his process for songs an appreciation for music an its influence on him.
This man is the professor to goats.
@Daniel De Freitas Campos Campos idk if I'd claim pac as a lyricist. My opinion songwriter, poet, legend whom was able to paint vivid pictures with his songs. Songs that are timeless an can appeal to anyone and everyone yes. I luv pac but in context of lyricist he was simple with his rhymes. I respect what others feel this just my opinion. When I hear lyricist I think of wordplay, metaphors double triple entendres, structure syllables, all that good stuff.im not gonna act like storytelling isn't a part of that just not as much as the other stuff. Appreciate the feedback
The first line is all that needed to be said my brother💪🏾💪🏾
*”When I’m writing ✍️ I’m trapped in between the lines, my only escape, is when I finish my rhyme......”*
"This man created the lines in the coloring book that other artists color between." that was written so beautiful you almost made me tear up like a lil girl with that. STRAIGHT UP FACTS.
This man is the epitome of lyricists in centuries from now they'll be speaking of his technique Rakim 🔥🔥🔥💯
When Rakim speaks it's like everything is a quote. I can hear people sampling quotables from this for years to come!!! Thank You for this channel Crook!!
Rakim is hip hop, he was the reason everybody stepped they lyrics up coast to coast and world wide, if you don't know who that man is you don't know hip hop!!!
Indeed he is number 1 on my list always, even though a few others succeeded him afterwards he will be number 1 because he is the Birth of the lyrical MC
"Squeeze the green off it." Damn, the stories and meaning behind everything this man said was amazing.
That's crazy
This channel is going to blow up. The hitmaker channel being taken is just a blessing in disguise. Salute!
I wanna see Rakim and Big Daddy Kane make a record for the history of Rap, it would be legendary.
Why did French Montana said "Big Daddy Kane looking like Shakira." What does that mean?
I just want rakim to drop an album
@@Morgan.iiiviix real question is why are you listening to French Montana
@@forrestdisney2698 lol.. good question.😂 I'm talking about the song "Feeling Myself" by Will.i.Am feat French, Miley, Wiz.. I know, it's an old song.
@@Morgan.iiiviix lmao just giving you a hard time. I’m gonna look that up because that’s weird af
The Way Crooked Listening To Rakhim , Shows how much Respectable personality he is
They did Rakim really dirty on that thumbnail making him look 150 years old
Brand New Day 🤣
lmao
I was wondering, what's goin' on???
Lmfao 👌🏻 😂😂😂😂
Cause he's gonna live forever!!! Lol
Wow rakim was producing these classic records. Thats crazyyyy he’s the goat for real.
Don't believe the hype. He wasn't doing those beats. He and Eric had people like Large Professor, Paul C and Rashad "Tumbling Dice" Smith supplying them tracks where as they took credit for producing. Do the knowledge and look it up.
The Invisibles “don’t believe the hype” bro’s he help produce them stop taking shit so literal
@@allonzotate7497 Well, if he "helped" produce them , how come he didn't give any other producer credit for doing anything? It always read "produced by Eric B & Rakim:" Never any co-producer credit or even any kind of keyboard or drum programming credit. So, let me be "literal"... he's lying and every producer out there knows it.
The Invisibles brotha you on point!!! Love the R truly the greatest but you’re right about that production. You sir know what you’re talking about ✊🏾
@@theinvisibles7439 Large professor alluded to this in an interview, he didn't come out an literally say it though. You could tell it really bothered him. I heard they ran G-Rap outta of NY when he said that they didn't produce their own music too.
Rakim is straight up a legend. Mad love for him and Eric B.
Rakim is a game changer " Salute to one of the best to ever do it "
Yes! Rakim will always be #1 to me 🏆
Absolutely, he was the benchmark that ignited the spark in the artist's heart late night in the park to start-up the art ...
Number1
Rakim is the greatest emcee ever & not just because of his lyrics but his whole style & who he is personally as an individual as it relates to hiphop....he is hiphop / NYC streets in its purest form back in its greatest era.
He said Em The Greatest 🙂
Everybody is involved in spreading hate , talking about Snoop, why nobody's talking about Rakim praising Em here.
It only gains traction if we perpetuate it. F them fools spreading bs.
Snoop aint spreading hate that was his opinion. People always get their feelings hurt when someone says something about Em. Every rapper gets criticism its part if the game!
@@layback76 Snoop said Em is only in people's top 10 because of his relationship with Dre as opposed to his skill as an emcee; how is that not hate? Em even said himself that not being in Snoop's personal top ten wasn't the problem. It was what he said AFTERWARDS and the tone he was using. He also said that he could live WITHOUT his music...yet he was on one of Em's most critically acclaimed records (MMLP). If you could live without his shit, then why contribute a feature to it? That doesn't make sense.
@@robertkirby5955 Em is not in my top 10 nor am i a fan of his music. That's not hate That's an opinion. Now as far as doing music with him and saying that. I think it would have been better if Snoop voice his opinion to Em personality and not in public.
@@layback76 I know it's an OPINION (you said "option", learn to proofread your shit); and I CLEARLY said that Em didn't have a problem with it himself so that's not what I'm arguing. The tone, again, he was using and the fact that he said that people only put him on their list because of working with Dre and NOT his skill set was straight up disrespectful; THAT is the part that is hate.
lyricism, flow, and content. rakim has it all one of the best for sure.
RAKIM has Eminem, Jay Z and Black Thought in his favorite rappers list.💪🏽 45:00
Snoop being a bitch instead of Dogg.
@@syedalijawwadzaidi1481 it takes a real lyricist to understand one, forget snoop, he dont know shit bout lyricism
@@syedalijawwadzaidi1481 bro it's his opinion to have different top 10
But yes... He was being unnecessarily salty against eminem
@@hocuscantfocus5375 yup
Black Thought looks like Ice Cube 🤣
21:11 I thought he was going to say “there’s a certain feeling you get, when you’re real and you spit and people are feeling your shit”🤣
Me too lol
Yo straight up
Love the interview crook, big shout out coming from Brooklyn. you definitely stay true to real hip hop , keep up the good work homie💯💪
This is one of the best interviews I've ever seen! Rakim is THE goat. There's so much I didn't know about him! Thank you for this Crook!
Thanks Rakim.
Thanks Crooked for the quality of your interviews. So worthy !!!
Crooked you are a Highly Intelligent brother!! Alien level intelligence! You are so superior in your craft , you garner the respect of other Alien level Emcees and humans! Top 10 Emcee! Top 10 Human!!
Yes. There are a select few out there. Him being one of those with a side of humble sexiness . Yummy
Damn Crook, I was just commenting about you getting legends the other day and now you drop the legend Rakim! Keep crushing these these interviews and the music!!
That's awesome because that means you manifested this video. Good job
Greatness...in da buildin’ ! Thanks Crook. Appreciate cha!
I believe he was the first to really start stacking multi’s in rap. Im sure there were others but he was the one that really pushed that into the scene. This dude was and still is so nice!
man .. these interviews Crook is doing are like super dope .. love Rakim and i freaking love me some saxophone, now I love him even more .. great .. why cant sth like this get views in the million .. or at least couple hundred thousands ... Im losing faith in this species right now ..
keep it up man
fucking right crook’s corner is back! yt cant hold down the kxng keep the corner alive! so happy this interview is back i never had time to watch it before i love rakim cant wait to get to sit back and watch it tomorrow
You got your Corner back on CZcams 👍🏾
Welcome back Crook 💯
What a legend, no hate or jealousy in this man, just love and respect. That’s the gem everybody should get out of this and apply it to their own life. Would be a much better world. Rakim the god 🙏🏼🙏🏾
I agree with you on that.
Yooooo great job !! I'm so glad u had him on interview
Damn man. Thank you so much for this.
Appreciate the interview w the legendary Rakim, thank you Sir!
I seen a shorts video on this and had to come see this , This is important to hip hop 💯🙏🏽🥇🥇
I loved the interview. This is one of the few channels that actually breaks down the science of hip hop.
Glad CZcams allowed you to put it back !
This channel needs to blow up. Crook keeps it real, is a dope MC and does great interviews!!
Absolutely love this interview two legends having an absolutely amazing conversation thanku so much love an god bless x
Whenever maybe my passion and love for Hip Hop is at a low. I just listen to Rakim and his classics. My love for the music comes back.
Don't Sweat the Technique was my first real introduction to Hip Hop. and it's still my favorite track of all time.
This is a dope interview!!
Is this a part 2 or somin? I watched all this month's ago in its entirety learned ALOT..
Much love. I am a little young.. I didn't come on rakim till 99 but that was when I was old enough to follow music. Still can have nothing but respect.
I love how you conduct your interviews, you squeeze out all the important juice out of the great sweet fruits. Much love from Ghana 🇬🇭.
Big up slaughter house, shady 2.0 boys, Slim Shady Aftermath Records.
Lol... Not all "the juice."
Rakim always has more. When he mentioned Biz Markie has recordings of him when he was just starting out... that's more "juice." ☮️
This whole interview (no surprise) is, slammed full of jewels. Thank you Ra and Crook. Thank you for, flexing my head all these years.
yo crook thank you for what you do man!
speaking truth!
props man
grts from Amsterdam
RAKIM in the building!
This man IS an ICON! The best to ever do it!!! The epitome and the EMBODIMENT of what a truly GIFTED, LYRICAL, genuis and EMCEE is!
The 1st EMCEE of his era to sign a
MILLION DOLLAR
DEAL!!!
His music is/was a BLESSING to my life!!!!! I still BUMP all the classics to THIS DAY!!!! The music is PRICELESS! L💙ve and Respect to God EMCEE.
Rakim is too humble to criticize the hip-hop of today, but I'm not-for-profit mumble rap is wack!
I saw Rakim perform in Philly back in the late 80’s, again in Texas years later, but the time I saw him headline in AZ in 2014 was one of the best shows I’ve ever been to! Peace to the GOD! ✊🏾💪🏾
Damn as a youth i can remember “Thinking of a master plan, ain’t nothing but sweat inside my hand” its like 9-11 or something like that in that i knew exactly where i was at when i first heard it like it was yesterday. Rakim, Kool G Rap, Krs, Grand Master, had so much impact on my youth they became my therapists.
This interview is priceless 💯💯🔥🔥🔥
I never gave thoughts of mine much attention till I heard Rakim speak on similar things and gave me a even clearer view. Your music has been a blessing in my life. Thank you Rakim•
That was awesome and I mean both of you! All blessings and keep Goin.peace and love.
I love both of you legends. I met Rakim in Cincinnati back in 2010 he was super cool and humble for such a legend and very gracious with his time. I will always remember that moment. Both of yall inspired me to be the emcee I am today. Hopefully I get to meet and work with u both one day. Peace and love.
My god crook you are raising the BARS with these uploads 🔥🔥🔥
Two legendary emcees in the same room dropping 💎💎💎. This one is a good one as well, Crook. Salute to Crook and Rakim two of the best whoever done it. ✊💯✊💪🎼
I glad u got material back bro Rakim is also one fav. emcees goat pinoneer etc.
I was born in 84! When 89 came I was 5 5yrs old.. He was my first introduction to rap music. He's been great ever sense. S/O to the microphone fiend. Love all the way from the bay area.
Lyrical Genius - I had to tune out to tune in. A pure legend Salute.
Just seen your interview on choke no joke but didn't know you had your own show.New subscriber!!
I was WAITING for this.
I ve seen this interview already but I'm just commenting for the algorythm. love you crook
Rakim is the Thelonious Monk of Hip Hop.
Good lookin out interviewing Rakim i was lucky to even meet him and Eric B Dang i wish i would asked for autograph i was real young.
Great interview! I can't say no more 10 to 10.
Big up Crook - keep rebuilding the videos YT is tearing down. Wish you luck.
This interview was absolute 🔥🔥🔥
dope interview ... much respect.
Dope interview with the legendary Rakim. One of my favourite rappers
We never got the Dre and Rakim album but it would be amazing if Dre provided a beat and finally got Kane and Rakim (and maybe even Ice T) on a track for the modern age! Would be Legendary for the old school fans!
Dre wanted Ra to be "Gangsta" and the fiend wasn't trying to hear that...
@mkebrwn Ra was even harder than Dre's wanna be gangsta persona anyway ironically
They need to revisited it. Memorable Biz Markie. I thank it would have work if D.O.C was there . Dre was perfectionist but he took too long & trying flip Ra style into this gangsta persona which he didn't need. Just would been best if he use Ra abilities merged with him trying stop the violence or plague of blue & red or being a lyrical hitman from the Punisher for example
Wow Crooked love the Henry Clark quote . I've heard Clark say that myself , just appreciate the fact that you did as well
Dr. Clark, Dr. Ben, Dr. Sertima, Dr. Diop, etc. Those were the days ... sigh
i feel like i seen this already...only Rakim could make me watch something i thought i saw already again in its entirety
Don't sweat the technique! Rakim tha God Allah.. Thanks blessing us with this one Crook.
One of the most legendary interview's of all time.
2 legends 🔥🔥💜🙏
Just love how he's even dressed, like the real underground hiphop rap MC of back in the days. No tight clothes on him 🖤👌🏿
What a legend! Rakim is a professor, the man that should be teaching youngsters about the culture. A masters degree.
Love this interview. Ra and KRS
Enjoyed this interview . 2 Goliath of their own time . Rakim is my all time favorite Emcee .........
Wow, this man inspired me so much
Gotta get my popcorn out for this one
This cat ant changed in over thirty years. He still look the same. Knowledge of self is real .You can just tell this a real bratha . There will Never be another one .
That's wassup OG in this 💯
It's much more interesting to watch Crooked speak to these legends than any other interviewer.
WOW. My GOAT and #1 New School (2000s) chopping it up in the same room; I'm good with 2020!
He is a hip hop legend. ... This cat on a totally level. Class ,intelligence , kool . The whole nine. African super hero !
one of the best all around mc him and krs one are my 2 favorites
I love that Ra still rocks them beanies wit the brim lol. The God MC for real for real.
Thanks GOAT 🐐 Rakim, and 👑 Crook. Great interview 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Thx 4 dropping em GEMS Big bro7⃣7⃣7⃣😇🙏🏾⭐️🇺🇬🌍👁️🎤🎤🥊💯🔥🇺🇸😎😀🇺🇬
Great interview
Seen 'em live in 86' with ll.cool j and run dmc, i was 15 yrs old and trust me i knew then and there that hip hop was gonna blow big and go international. what mo town was to soul the same for rakim and hip hop. nuff respect B.
Paid In Full is a legendary album which proves that Rakim is one of the 🐐s
I love Rakim! Man was always a lyricist to me
A huge pioneer in hip hop, created a standard for newer artists to meet or learn from
Can't wait 4 that new music from the God
Coming from a non- hip hop head, (my style is delta blues , Jazz and Rock, I am a guitarist ) But with Rakim every tiny little detail about him oozes Coolness. He’s got his whole existence dialed to perfection. From this tilt of he’s head wear to the slouch of his chain to every wrinkle in his clothing the G*D oozes perfection. You can pause the video anywhere and it would be a picture perfect moment. You won’t catch him slippin. Peace to the G*D word is bond
Truth 🙂💯💪💯🙌 Real nijnia, Hop God, Rikam much love.
wow...NOW i understand about HIS production as soon as he mentioned Patrick Adams...great producer..
Crook and the God MC?! Dope
Make em make em clap to this 👏 rakim the legend