Eric B Is President & I Know I Got Soul - Live

[@rhymesgalore81]

the only rapper who could rap over his own vocals and nobody said SH*T!!!!!! Peace to the 18th letter!

[@mustafahajj]

Nobody can do it better. Summer 87-88 Rakim left everyone mind boggled. We had never heard anything like him before.

[@mikejejenich7116]

Hes. Number one of all time in my book. No debate

[@thdoom81]

the energy..no cussing..no guns no strippers no bragging about killing or selling drugs....just pure hip hop energy!

[@levil4012]

LOVE IT!!!!! Need these times back!!

[@kwasimseven]

That's why he is the G.O.A.T

[@kenmiller31]

man Rakim is the best period. His lyrics were way ahead of its time. It is what 25+ years later and people are now realizing how "dope" he was. Today's artist just don't compare.

[@fruityblack]

I think if you listen to all of the albums he did with Eric B they made a dope team!! unmatchable. I would give anything if they would get together again one more time!!

[@simon9146]

Eric B didn’t really contribute much, most of the production was done by other people.

[@elifoster4367]

Facts Tina

[@elifoster4367]

@@simon9146 I think Eric B contributed the street edge, Eric B was the PLUG. Rakim is my favorite emcee, still to this day. But I must admit since they broke up, Rakim’s music just doesn’t quite have the same edge to it, like when he was with Eric B…

[@mariaaastarr3032]

this crowd was hype!!! This was the backlife then. Real rap and hip hop. you got it...PEACE!!!

[@gabrielleelliott4214]

I would die to see him in concert

[@shermanpegues]

This was when Eric B. and Rakim had the Hottest Hip Hop Songs in the Streets... Just Imagine!!

[@k_tapes]

Rakim bodied the Apollo crowd son! this is how it's done! Peace to the GOD yo!

[@talismanoflight8310]

Word...

[@MistaAmazin]

💯😁🙌🏾

[@j5muscle]

Best of all time. The MJ of hip hop

[@oneluv72]

I start to think and then I sink Into the paper like I was ink When I'm writing, I'm trapped in between the lines, I escape when I finish the rhyme... I got soul That is the illest rhyme....EVER!!

[@MaggillaKutz71]

When you expand your vocabulary your lyrics are till infinity.

[@justindececco5836]

I like 21 emcees ate up at the same time 😁👍

[@smoothpants]

Damn. Never seen The Apollo hype like this before.

[@pliskinnyc]

The Greatest...of ALL TIME....

[@Chrigg1000]

My man RIPPED the crowd...no dancers, no special effects...this is HIP HOP!!!!!!

[@rodmills737]

Nobody on Showtime At The Apollo ever rocked the house like this, Rakim is still the greatest MC to ever do it , the energy from the crowd is unmatched, Legendary..

[@jeffreygreen2728]

Nah he was rapping with the record. BELL BIV DEVOE KILLED IT LIVE VOCALS!

[@rodmills737]

@@jeffreygreen2728 ok so what if was rappin with the record, he still rocked the house

[@jeffreygreen2728]

Nah bruh you typed NOBODY EVER ROCKED THE HOUSE LIKE THIS. Bell Biv Devoe did and the house was hotter than this. You can KZbin it yourself and see. Keep it solid. Even Jay-Z said nah I don't fuck with the vocals. That true spill 💯! Rakim was great on wax. But could never give gd vocals live like the record. B-ez

[@rodmills737]

@@jeffreygreen2728 I saw Bell Biv Devoe on Showtime at the Apollo and they rocked the house, but in my opinion nobody controlled Showtime at the Apollo like Rakim, my OPINION homie

[@Tony-de2qg]

Then DMX came and made them stand

[@mauriceriddick4168]

Its over 30 years and im getting hyped up at work just watchig this shit. The crowd was LIT!!!!!!

[@jawsquid]

One MC, one DJ; no posse, no professional hype men, no bodyguards on stage. Charisma & Talent--the best crowd control money can't buy.

[@lisatelly2418]

1986....I need a fricking time machine... I wanna be doing the wop to this song in that crowd right now!! Life was so much better... It feels like a lifetime ago.

[@willierobinson2241]

That's great news keep listening please and watching friend 😀 😁

[@master_at_social_game6005]

Eric B. and Rakim they crushed the hip hop scene completely with this.

[@denisegonzales7890]

1986! Dope

[@aaronsimmons659]

this makes me cry- man we loved every word party time - 85-90 the best years ever

[@thdoom81]

+Aaron Simmons plus the rhyme was positive too

[@warningmode]

until West coast come with that Gangster Rap bull shit.

[@mesube22]

I'm kinda late but I'm crying now.

[@gcqueno2317]

warningmode Nah homie, Straight Out Of Compton was hurricane, loved it. The South did the Most damage to hip hop and they still causing damage with that mumble jumble.

[@afrosoul1369]

Aaron Simmons Sure Did

[@lovememoremeticulous4378]

The aura the charisma the flow the lyricism the total package before it ever was a thing. The one that inspired the whole generation after him.

[@tucker32570]

Thats how you move a crowd!!!!

[@lamarodomsplug707]

30 years ago and he is still one of the greatest emcees of all time

[@joshuamoore8193]

The greatest facts

[@kurtadams3021]

In my opinion the greatest

[@simon9146]

No, he is THE greatest of all-time

[@grawakendream8980]

one of

[@grawakendream8980]

one of

[@suede100s]

This is hiphop and not Rap. Rakim's swagger here is unparalleled. 100s for a true emcee spitting bars!

[@cubsfanxxiv]

Rakim the GOD!!! Real Hip Hop!!! Class of 1991!!!

[@joegoog23]

Easily the Greatest MC of ALL-TIME!!!!!!

[@cherylstewart8611]

YASS!

[@kareenhinds3850]

Nas enter the chat

[@Chrigg1000]

This shit gives me goosebumps..I remember this...

[@el.blanco8961]

Wow they're rapping every word, I wish this energy was still alive today.

[@ASMALLS44]

THIS IS HIP HOP !!!!!!!!!! Not sure what to call todays Hip Not,,,,,but this is pure HIP HOP !!!!!!!!!!!! WE truly partied our behinds off on these two songs,,,,,

[@OldSkoolTunes1]

This rap !!

[@Timcoplawyer]

Absolutely effortless!! I memorized every single word to "follow the leader" and, believe it or not, as a 17 year old white kid, rapped the song at our 1990 "battle of bands"!

[@levil4012]

Hellava crowd!!! THIS IS HOW U REACT TO A FIRE PERFORMER!! LOVE US!!

[@FunkyVinylJunkie]

Damn I can't remember the last time I've seen the entire Apollo crowd feeling the Guest performer. Thanks for sharing the history.

[@kenmiller31]

i don't care what your username or sex is, you are on point in your assessment of Rakim's skills on the mic, he is the best ever!!! I have been saying this for nearly 20 years, the man is simply gifted!!!

[@kookdope]

whos else got chills

[@daillmeskin]

Nostalgic......back when hip hop was just learning how to walk. Damn I want those years back.

[@mrstecstash]

What a time to be alive

[@barty2381]

The lyrics and the flow is just sensational! No wonder he seen as the G.O.A.T!

[@zonclothing639]

This performance and BBD, MC Hammer, EPMD, Big Daddy Kane and Heavy D killed it on Apollo

[@valleygreengiant9608]

Everyone that is asking why is he rapping over his record is crazy to me. It's 1986 for GOD sake people. I'm sure the Apollo didn't have a DAT or CD player back then. I'm sure of it. Records and tapes that's all you get in '86 youngins. And first off never question Rakim. This man is the blueprint. Meaning everybody should be rapping over there record. Genius

[@kareemhinds5928]

valleygreengiant this was 91 the song came out 86

[@beyondthepage9389]

Personally Valley, I'm good with it. Rappers voices never sould as good live. They tend to shout the lyrics so that it doesn't come across as slick as on the record.

[@afrosoul1369]

valleygreengiant exactly

[@lscott0125]

Those were the best days. If I could turn back time, it will definitely be in the 80's & 90's.

[@jcbirdman74]

I'm just as amped up listening to this in 2020 as I was in 86.

[@KingHanma]

Most amazing lyricist of all time in my book!

[@Blessed3175]

OMG!!! I remember watching this on television. Wow, the good ole' days.

[@willierobinson2241]

I no right 😁

[@youngblackking3255]

Rakim is a legend and the Apollo just isn't the same anymore.

[@MrJohnDesperado]

Rakim is my favorite of all time my liking for him keeps growing as I hear him.

[@Chuloloc]

Awesome. Old school hip hop the way it should be. Hail Eric B and Rakim.

[@shawnyoung5960]

Damm this is is nice,...Got me singing and typing at the same time.

[@skippa732]

It's been a long time I shouldna left you without a dope rhyme to step to

[@dwaynejames9737]

this will never get old classic until eternity

[@superdude7459]

Hip-Hop Legends In The Building.👊🏽

[@debailey72]

Rakim.... G.O.A.T.

[@oneluv72]

The best hip hop show EVER at the apollo theatre!! Eric B. and Rakim!! Hands down!! 💯💯

[@truthhurtz8517]

MC Hammer had a great performance when he performed " Turn This Mutha Out" back in the day.....💯💯💯

[@FurifiedFreestyle]

I SO WISH I WAS THERE

[@lacroix2]

OMG! I had taped this back in 86 myself when I was 13 or so but the tape got lost in the mix when my Mom passed and I had to clean up her place and my old things...I am SOOOOO AMPED UP to find this ...I thought'd I NEVER EVER see this again! MUCH thanks

[@mfuji02]

their best joint right there.

[@rodneyf.5110]

These two songs got the dance floor Poppin!!!! Make em clap to this " Eric B Is President>>>>It's been along time I shouldn't have left you without a strong rhyme to step to " I Know You Got Soul"

[@guarogee]

When hip hop crowds weren't scared to move, men and women!!

[@albsurelove]

TRUE AND PURE HIP HOP! AWW THE GOOD DAYS! Love it! TOdays HIP HOP can't even compare.

[@EnigmaSolved]

OMG...that was hot then and is still hot now!!! this is a overwhelming honor to even witness something like this. Rakim... the greatest lyricist that ever touched the Mic. Eric B...so creative and such a trend setter with his clever use of samples and cuts that most "rap" lovers of today could never understand. as you can see...they could really move the crowd. thanks for the post...this is a rare clip that is a true artifact of the golden age of hip hop.

[@TheHonarable1]

Damn I cant stop watchin and reminiscing!!

[@DVL32]

Over 22yrs. ago and this shit still sounds way better that 75% of the shit that's out there now. So to all ya'll wannabe Similac breath breath rappers, take note ma niggas!!!

[@california76]

one of the best Apollo performances

[@dabbindowap9883]

he Killed This

[@michaelfataaikitama3096]

They put thought emphasis and just so much love. 44 know I tried to find stuff like this in the 2000s nope. The rap today it's about likes on the net . Smooth then know and for Eva. Classics.

[@Bangdollatang]

Respect to the fullest!!!

[@Dwritewell]

9th I was there ... DOPE!!! Growing with REAL HIP HOP, LOVED IT!!!

[@thatshim4724]

Strong Island stand up!

[@lorenzowilliams3393]

The top best rapper of all Times Square biz! Real hip hop!

[@afrosoul1369]

This bring back so many good memories I was graduating high school when this came out this was shit then and still is 2018 The MC Ever

[@peter-peter5929]

The G.O.A.T.

[@OLDsQL4LiFe]

rakim drops the real shit ! thats are the best rapper of all time !!

[@flashfronkprepping1779]

Rakim is the best rapper ever!!!!

[@rreyes4]

Greatest opening bar in the history of music - "I came in the door, I said it before, I never let the mic magnatize me no more" I listen mostly to metal and 90's grunge (AIC) but this is epic music! Whomever posted this... God bless you!

[@kurtadams3021]

This is how you move the crowd 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@willierobinson2241]

U is soul right 😁

[@prophecyjackson184]

2021 still Dope

[@thetalkofnewyorkk]

Goosebumps.

[@tamekatgilliam]

All time favorite Rakim had the crown hyped

[@theresabrunson2633]

NYC crowd was hyyyyyyyyyyype!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@1lifestyle112]

thats got to be a good feeling seeing the crowd going crazy like that

[@hughferg5744]

My generation, classic shit. The God MC killed it

[@elijahwright8459]

so legendary

[@karimbaqi]

Wyandanch represent! I was here this night! Energy was amazing! In the earlier segment, he performed "Ghetto", but when they opening of EBFP played, the roof came off! Very hard to rock The Apollo crowd like this! LOL

[@MuggaReik]

i wanna make my fans move like this crowd if i ever make it to this.

[@fruityblack]

God thank you !! your comment made my day, night YEAR!!! It gets so boring when people make the most hurtful remarks and totally get off of the subject which is that this man is simply the best lyrical Genius in the world!!! If a person takes the time to read his lyrics while listening to the tune it is almost too intense to handle!!! I was listening to the "Punisher" and reading it at the same time I almost passed out it was so powerful. I mean how does he do it??? I would love to meet him!

[@djones3448]

Is there a better line in hip hop then "Thought I was a doughnut tried to glaze me" I can't think of one. RA the best to ever do it.

[@Day5202310]

as an artist i wanna make my fans move like this crowd thats real hip hop

[@thomasmoriarty]

I gotta say son, you'se my hero for posting this.

[@Brothabrooks27]

The mic was smoking when ra was done 💯

[@Ri0tVersoinsano]

And the Big Master say: Rakim Go! the Crowd:RAkim GoOOOOOOOOOOOOO! The big Master:GO Eric B Go Eric B go The Crowd:Go Eric B go Eric B Go I really wish I Can see one concert o Rakim someday besides just have 17 old I know old school is the best one Much Respect from Brazil!

[@gcqueno2317]

G.O.A.T

[@willierobinson2241]

This is hip-hop 😁

[@kobe1901]

ALL HAIL!! THA KING!!!!!

[@williamwooten892]

the true essence of HIP HOP RAKIM

[@alexandre41758]

muito louco tempo que tinha 12 anos nossa hoje tenho 40 que maravilhaaaaaaaaaaaaa.........................

[@oneluv72]

TWO TURN TABLES AND A MIC= HIP HOP MUSIC!!!

[@thetalkofnewyorkk]

Boy in the grey is JAMMING! lmao

[@dwaneasley9119]

Word yea he is..lol

[@erwinrogers9470]

Classic 🔥

[@JACOBBROWNBJJ]

this is that real raw hip hop :)

[@PunchPerfectPlayer]

the crowd is moving!

[@colestone14]

The king 👑

[@willierobinson2241]

U right 😁