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.

@F8Lwrld

2 жыл бұрын

amen

@justone807

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

There is no comparison when talking about Rakim Allah. So you cannot compare him to Bob Dylan

@Gabriel-gv1mx

2 жыл бұрын

@@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?!

@MrConscious7

2 жыл бұрын

White privilege!!!

He taught me how to enjoy Hip Hop as a music genre.

@ZayLaVi

4 жыл бұрын

Facts yo. Ra is a really student of the game.

@SmokeOne89

3 жыл бұрын

Rap as a music.

@ClifffSVK

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@calbscorner5319

3 жыл бұрын

@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

@michaelgibbs6972

2 жыл бұрын

The first line is all that needed to be said my brother💪🏾💪🏾

@first_to_lett_a_rhymme_flow_

2 жыл бұрын

*”When I’m writing ✍️ I’m trapped in between the lines, my only escape, is when I finish my rhyme......”*

@nimmha6708

Жыл бұрын

"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.

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!!!

@nicksandz3209

9 ай бұрын

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

This man is the epitome of lyricists in centuries from now they'll be speaking of his technique Rakim 🔥🔥🔥💯

"Squeeze the green off it." Damn, the stories and meaning behind everything this man said was amazing.

@SHAPRINS

Жыл бұрын

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.

@Morgan.iiiviix

3 жыл бұрын

Why did French Montana said "Big Daddy Kane looking like Shakira." What does that mean?

@albertofava865

3 жыл бұрын

I just want rakim to drop an album

@forrestdisney2698

3 жыл бұрын

@@Morgan.iiiviix real question is why are you listening to French Montana

@Morgan.iiiviix

3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@forrestdisney2698

3 жыл бұрын

@@Morgan.iiiviix lmao just giving you a hard time. I’m gonna look that up because that’s weird af

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 a game changer " Salute to one of the best to ever do it "

Yes! Rakim will always be #1 to me 🏆

@timboslice4717

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, he was the benchmark that ignited the spark in the artist's heart late night in the park to start-up the art ...

@anilarora1165

2 жыл бұрын

Number1

Everybody is involved in spreading hate , talking about Snoop, why nobody's talking about Rakim praising Em here.

@mr.neqtan

3 жыл бұрын

It only gains traction if we perpetuate it. F them fools spreading bs.

@layback76

3 жыл бұрын

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!

@robertkirby5955

3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@layback76

3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@robertkirby5955

3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

Wow rakim was producing these classic records. Thats crazyyyy he’s the goat for real.

@theinvisibles7439

4 жыл бұрын

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

4 жыл бұрын

The Invisibles “don’t believe the hype” bro’s he help produce them stop taking shit so literal

@theinvisibles7439

4 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@deefunkstrong7818

4 жыл бұрын

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 ✊🏾

@mkebrwn

2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

They did Rakim really dirty on that thumbnail making him look 150 years old

@thabomboneni2994

4 жыл бұрын

Brand New Day 🤣

@Kymmze

4 жыл бұрын

lmao

@MS-vw3zv

3 жыл бұрын

I was wondering, what's goin' on???

@sinisterone4673

3 жыл бұрын

Lmfao 👌🏻 😂😂😂😂

@TheAlmightyClipse

2 жыл бұрын

Cause he's gonna live forever!!! Lol

Rakim is straight up a legend. Mad love for him and Eric B.

The Way Crooked Listening To Rakhim , Shows how much Respectable personality he is

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.

@neilledejongh1290

2 жыл бұрын

He said Em The Greatest 🙂

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!!

@ajax2600

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. There are a select few out there. Him being one of those with a side of humble sexiness . Yummy

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

@syedalijawwadzaidi1481

3 жыл бұрын

Snoop being a bitch instead of Dogg.

@makavelithedon7127

3 жыл бұрын

@@syedalijawwadzaidi1481 it takes a real lyricist to understand one, forget snoop, he dont know shit bout lyricism

@hocuscantfocus5375

3 жыл бұрын

@@syedalijawwadzaidi1481 bro it's his opinion to have different top 10 But yes... He was being unnecessarily salty against eminem

@stxfdt1240

3 жыл бұрын

@@hocuscantfocus5375 yup

@ssemwogereresolomon8424

2 жыл бұрын

Black Thought looks like Ice Cube 🤣

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 🙏🏼🙏🏾

@ajax2600

3 жыл бұрын

I agree with you on that.

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”🤣

@user-vm1xm1ch7p

3 жыл бұрын

Me too lol

@Kagemusha66

3 жыл бұрын

Yo straight up

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.

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 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!

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. ✊💯✊💪🎼

Love the interview crook, big shout out coming from Brooklyn. you definitely stay true to real hip hop , keep up the good work homie💯💪

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

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!

Ra is the most humblest living legend of hip hop ever to grace the genre

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

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!!

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.

Thanks Rakim. Thanks Crooked for the quality of your interviews. So worthy !!!

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.

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!!

@jayykayy3590

3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome because that means you manifested this video. Good job

Yooooo great job !! I'm so glad u had him on interview

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! ✊🏾💪🏾

You got your Corner back on KZread 👍🏾 Welcome back Crook 💯

Greatness...in da buildin’ ! Thanks Crook. Appreciate cha!

Appreciate the interview w the legendary Rakim, thank you Sir!

Damn man. Thank you so much for this.

Glad KZread allowed you to put it back !

I loved the interview. This is one of the few channels that actually breaks down the science of hip hop.

This channel needs to blow up. Crook keeps it real, is a dope MC and does great interviews!!

My god crook you are raising the BARS with these uploads 🔥🔥🔥

I seen a shorts video on this and had to come see this , This is important to hip hop 💯🙏🏽🥇🥇

Definitely my favorite artist of all time throughout my life, since I was a young teen. It would be cool to hear him play the saxophone on one of his tracks to maybe he can do a track with Andre 3000 playing his flute, no pause intended, lol

This whole interview (no surprise) is, slammed full of jewels. Thank you Ra and Crook. Thank you for, flexing my head all these years.

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.

@JesgateOnDown

4 жыл бұрын

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." ☮️

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•

He is a hip hop legend. ... This cat on a totally level. Class ,intelligence , kool . The whole nine. African super hero !

I ve seen this interview already but I'm just commenting for the algorythm. love you crook

yo crook thank you for what you do man! speaking truth! props man grts from Amsterdam

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.

Rakim is the Thelonious Monk of Hip Hop.

What a legend! Rakim is a professor, the man that should be teaching youngsters about the culture. A masters degree.

Absolutely love this interview two legends having an absolutely amazing conversation thanku so much love an god bless x

I was WAITING for this.

i feel like i seen this already...only Rakim could make me watch something i thought i saw already again in its entirety

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!

@mkebrwn

2 жыл бұрын

Dre wanted Ra to be "Gangsta" and the fiend wasn't trying to hear that...

@NotAnAstronaut2k

Жыл бұрын

​@mkebrwn Ra was even harder than Dre's wanna be gangsta persona anyway ironically

@michaelallen8112

Жыл бұрын

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

Just seen your interview on choke no joke but didn't know you had your own show.New subscriber!!

Big up Crook - keep rebuilding the videos YT is tearing down. Wish you luck.

This interview is priceless 💯💯🔥🔥🔥

Is this a part 2 or somin? I watched all this month's ago in its entirety learned ALOT..

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.

I glad u got material back bro Rakim is also one fav. emcees goat pinoneer etc.

That was awesome and I mean both of you! All blessings and keep Goin.peace and love.

Great interview! I can't say no more 10 to 10.

This interview was absolute 🔥🔥🔥

I love that Ra still rocks them beanies wit the brim lol. The God MC for real for real.

Lyrical Genius - I had to tune out to tune in. A pure legend Salute.

One of the most legendary interview's of all time.

Wow Crooked love the Henry Clark quote . I've heard Clark say that myself , just appreciate the fact that you did as well

@ericjordan6059

2 жыл бұрын

Dr. Clark, Dr. Ben, Dr. Sertima, Dr. Diop, etc. Those were the days ... sigh

He really is the greatest Emcee of all time.There can only be one 🐐. Ra

@nellsun2521

3 жыл бұрын

And his favourite is Eminem!

What people need to recognize N.Y.C was infested with mad gangs. However, hip-hop changed the whole energy, vibe, and environment. The transformation was utterly fantastic. Big ups to Rakim for one of the many that changed the NYC format.

Dope interview with the legendary Rakim. One of my favourite rappers

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 .

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.

Raps golden era... The " R " on top of the pile.

Enjoyed this interview . 2 Goliath of their own time . Rakim is my all time favorite Emcee .........

WOW. My GOAT and #1 New School (2000s) chopping it up in the same room; I'm good with 2020!

dope interview ... much respect.

When I first heard Follow da leader, his lyrics were like OUT OF THIS WORLD, same with Big Daddy Kane with RAW... TRUE . LEGEND OF HIP HOP!!!!

That's wassup OG in this 💯

I love Rakim! Man was always a lyricist to me

Don't sweat the technique! Rakim tha God Allah.. Thanks blessing us with this one Crook.

2 legends 🔥🔥💜🙏

@ssemwogereresolomon8424

2 жыл бұрын

Just love how he's even dressed, like the real underground hiphop rap MC of back in the days. No tight clothes on him 🖤👌🏿

Paid In Full is a legendary album which proves that Rakim is one of the 🐐s

Gotta get my popcorn out for this one

It's much more interesting to watch Crooked speak to these legends than any other interviewer.

Thanks GOAT 🐐 Rakim, and 👑 Crook. Great interview 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Wow, this man inspired me so much

Rakim is one of the greatest rappers of all time! A super cool individual!

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

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.

Make em make em clap to this 👏 rakim the legend

A huge pioneer in hip hop, created a standard for newer artists to meet or learn from

There's Rakim... Then everybody else. 100s to the fiend of the mic.