FIRST TIME LISTENING TO Eric B. & Rakim - Juice (Know The Ledge) | 90s HIP HOP REACTION

[@Docavelli]

Great story telling by one of the best to do it. Laid over one of the smoothest, but grimiest beats you ever heard. That's what makes Eric B and Rakim such a potent duo. ✌🏾

[@appieLol]

The fact that rakim made this beat himself is mindblowing

[@IENetworkTV]

YOU ARE RIGHT KNOWLEDGE THAT IS WHAT ERIC B IS CUTTIN IN THE BACK THIS IS WHY I LOVE WATCHIN THE YOUNG KING PROSPER

[@PRSPR]

Much love and respect fam, thank you for showing me and my channel love! 💯💪🏾💪🏾

[@Knick_Fury]

Good reaction. Classic selection. Flow. Rhyme scheme. Storytelling. Lesson. Vocal tone….this is a good example of why Rakim is on many people’s G.O.A.T. list.

[@PRSPR]

Thank you fam! I agree with everything you said, he excels in all those categories. I can’t see a GOAT list without having his name on there

[@waynemazique6556]

Rakim on the drum too.

[@iTheRealBigbosceoProductions]

When this dropped, the planet shook. Everyone went crazy.

[@MuhammadAli-Lateef]

WORD!!

[@andrewdawes3070]

Yes know the ledge is a play on knowledge

[@Phuriusstilez]

Strong island is long island where rakim is from

[@halfmanhalfamazing7392]

Peace to The God MC Rakim.

[@USMC1997]

“Strong Island” is referring to Long Island, NY. It’s right next to Queens. Dope reaction.

[@PRSPR]

That’s my bad, thank you for letting know fam! I appreciate it, thank you again! 💯🙏🏾

[@USMC1997]

@@PRSPR Of course. No doubt. Also, Ayatollah Khomeini was the leader of Iran, & Anwar Sadat (former president of Egypt), was referring to the conflicts they had with Israel back in the day. I remember they was always in the news for some bullshit, back in the day. Lol. Keep doing your thing, brother.

[@57kwest]

30 years ago and STILL 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@E_Static]

Yes, he said Elliot Ness in reference to the agent who lead the investigation that put Al Capone away for tax invasion. Ayatolla Khomeini was the supreme religious leader in Iran who became a boogeyman to the USA in the 80s. Resume refers to his reputation and body of work in the streets.

[@PRSPR]

Thank you for explaining all the references I didn’t understand fam, I appreciate it

[@MuhammadAli-Lateef]

Its a blessing to have the youth see Rakim how WE saw him 35 years ago. So we knew he was headed to legendary status. And we were right. ✌🏿

[@sneakerheadfreak9629]

I had to tap in with this one the song has such a cinematic feel to it one of my favorites by Rakim dope song dope reaction 🔥🔥🔥

[@PRSPR]

That’s very true bro, it’s very cinematic 💯 Thank you bro, I appreciate the support 🙏🏾

[@mrrojas12]

React to Rakim - microphone fiend . No one rapped like that until that song came out. One of the best tracks of all time.Ahead of its time

[@PRSPR]

Will do fam! 💯

[@ivorysteele]

God MC

[@shakarussanders9911]

It still trips me out that this is the last album Eric B & Rakim made! This was in 1992!😮

[@edbradley22]

Go look again. Them 2 together yes. But Rakim got albums

[@shakarussanders9911]

@@edbradley22 Yeah I know Rakim has albums but I was talking as a duo

[@h.claytorjr.4362]

Peace. Don’t Sweat The Technique dropped 30 years ago and rhymes are still relevant. ‘Casualties Of War’, ‘Pass The Hand Grenade’, ‘What’s on Ya Mind’, and the title track are worth reacting to. You’ll be amazed at how well these songs have aged and demonstrate how history repeats itself. Yes, know the ledge is knowledge, relating back to the lessons.

[@PRSPR]

I’ll be sure to react to all those tracks you requested, thank you for putting me on fam!

[@charrsvader1454]

5% know the ledge and knowledge. Don’t jump of into the devil’s uncivilized society. And it is a play on the movie too

[@PRSPR]

That makes a lot of sense, thank you for pointing out the other meaning which I didn’t catch

[@DfromTC]

Know The Ledge = Knowledge It’s strictly a play on words. Not cuz of the movie. It means if you have the knowledge or not with the way the life one is living, the actions the take and the way they live- Knowing the ledge means you’re life is straight and you’re living it right because you have the knowledge to do so. Not knowing the ledge means you didn’t have the knowledge of a good way to live and to contribute to society in a positive way. Not knowing/having the knowledge means you fell off in life, so you fell off the ledge, the ledge of life. Pure genius by The R. This song was first on their album then on the Juice movie soundtrack. No one can put lyrics together like this and flow the way he does, even to this day. And this is in 1992!. He literally changed the rap game lyrically in 1986. The GOAT. The GOD. The R. Verse 1: “Sip the juice, I got enough to go around And the thought takes place Uptown I grew up on the sidewalk where I learned street talk And then taught to hawk New York I go to Queens for queens, then get the crew from Brooklyn Make money in Manhattan and never been tooken Go Uptown in The Bronx to Boogie Down Get Strong on the Island, recoup and lay around Time to build my juice back up Props stack up, suckers get smacked up Don't doubt the clout, you know what I'm about Knockin' niggas off, knockin' niggas out Shakin' 'em up, wakin' 'em up Breakin' 'em up, rakin' 'em up Standin' on shaky ground too close to the edge Let's see if I Know the Ledge” Verse 2: “Corner's triflin' 'cause shorty's here I get cock-D liftin' forties of beer Here's a sip for the crew that's deceased If I get revenge, then they rest in peace Somebody gotta suffer, I just might spare one And give a brother a fair one Stay alert and on P's, and I do work with these like Hercules Switch to southpaw, split your right jaw 'Cause I don't like y'all, I'm hype when night fall Smooth, but I move like an army Bulletproof down in case brothers try to bomb me Puttin' brothers to rest like Alien Ness 'Cause I don't like stress Streets ain't the place for innocent bystanders to stand Nothing's gonna stop the plan I'll chill like Pacino, kill like DeNiro Black Gambino, die like a hero Livin' on shaky grounds, too close to the edge Let's see if I Know the Ledge” Verse 3: “Shells lay around on the battleground Dead bodies are found throughout the town Try to put shame in my game to make a name I'mma put it on a bullet, put it in your brain Rip the block like a buckshot Who cares where it goes? Just keep the casket closed No remorse when a life is lost I paid my dues, paid the cost And my pockets are still fat Wherever I'm at, I get the welcome mat Even if my crew is steep with one deep I attract attention, people like to peep So come say hi to the bad guy Don't say goodbye, I don't plan to die 'Cause I get loose and I got troops, and crazy juice In control of many like Ayatollah Khomeini Hang out with Smith and Wesson', don't try to play me I'm at war a lot, like Anwar Sadat But no warnin' shot, my gun is warm a lot When I cook beef, the smoke will never clear Areas in fear 'cause this here's severe Livin' life too close to the edge Hopin' that I Know the Ledge” Verse 4: “A brand new morn', no time to yawn Shower's on, power's on Late for school, I catch the train Girls sip the style and whisper my name I push up like an exercise Check they intellect and inspect the thighs Select the best one, pull her to the side Keep her occupied for the rest of the ride Read her my résumé, she know already? Cool Just meet me after school We can moan and groan until your moms come home And you'll be callin' me Al "Dope" Capone Sweatin' me, she didn't want to let me loose Come get me, that's if you want to sip the juice 'Cause the streets await me, so I take my gun off safety 'Cause a lot of niggas hate me Comin' out of the building, they set me up Sprayed with automatics, they wet me up In a puddle of blood, I lay close to the edge I guess I didn't Know the Ledge.”

[@c3mi979]

Bro, PLEASE react to KAM - Peace Treaty. It was about the gang truce in the 90s after the LA riots. KAM is Ice Cube's cousin and he can spit. The song has a great message, the beat if fucking crazy, and dude can flow his ass off. It's a must see and I've only seen one reactor hit it. Great reaction on this track though. The R is one of the all-time best to ever do it and this song is a good showcase as to why that is. Rakim and Kool G. Rap had the game on lock back then.

[@PRSPR]

Got ya fam! Thank you for providing background, that’ll be great to know before reacting to the track. Thank you fam! I agree with you, the rhyme schemes are crazy and the fact he originated it makes it much more impressive.

[@b-boye314]

The Roots- Respond/ React

[@funkyspaceman86]

The Invincible Microphone Fiend!!!

[@majr6852]

Great breakdown of the lyrics...

[@PRSPR]

Thank you fam! 💯🙏🏾

[@DBagRobotGang]

Always love your channel. Cheers Sir 🙏🏽👑

[@PRSPR]

Means a lot fam, thank you very much! 💯🙏🏾

[@gaffle-411]

The G A W D - M C 🔥

[@malskyboss5197]

Strong Island all day!!

[@robertstaxxworks2788]

Know the ledge spells Knowledge

[@davidrosario1143]

Pause bro. Thats Long Island other known as Strong Island

[@edbradley22]

Top 5 dead or alive. And don't fucking @ me either I said what I said

[@PRSPR]

W take

[@JamesEarlBonez]

Rakim played the Drums live on this track

[@gregorynetus5557]

Eric b and rakim. Juice reaction is cool playa.juice is one of the best movies ever made.and eric b and rakim is legendary.that video is cool.do eric b and rakim let the rhythm hit 'em.word up son

[@PRSPR]

Thank you fam! Yea that movie is an iconic movie, I need to watch it again because it’s been a minute since I’ve seen it. Will do fam, I appreciate you still rocking with me

[@gregorynetus5557]

@@PRSPR no problem you doing great on those old school rap music reaction.respect from new york word up son

[@gibneygabriel3336]

Cockt diesel, means: Get pumped or get heart to do something

[@davidrosario1143]

Representin

[@rogerhayes1805]

Don't know if anybody mentioned,but gets talking about Long Island which is where he's from by the way....another dope review yungstar

[@stevedaniels623]

🔥

[@unrhu]

Anwar Sadat was the president of Egypt and was at war with Israel for years.

[@vincentwilliams71]

❤❤❤❤💯💯💯💯💯

[@bigzico2525]

Check out their song Paid In Full 💪

[@johnscott8066]

Still waiting for microphone fiend reaction

[@PRSPR]

I’ll be sure to record that one today, I’ll have it scheduled for tomorrow or after tomorrow

[@BadgerBJJ]

Know the ledge means one wrong step and you’ll fall. Walking close to the edge. Pushing his luck in the game. How close can he take it.

[@gersonc.2737]

The ayatollaha Khomeini was the religious leader who took control over Iran in the 70,s and brought strict Islamic rules in the country. Almost 50 years later the rules still exist. Anwar Sadat former President of Egypt who was at war with Israël for years but later he signed peace deal. He was shot to dead in 81 buy his own soldiers because of the peace deal , they saw him as a traitor.

[@mrdrico1313]

Thiiiiiiiis!!!!!!

[@b-boye314]

Binary Star- Glen Close

[@b-boye314]

One Be Lo- Used to be fly

[@diongreenlee4158]

Yes it is a play on the word knowledge... In the 5% Nation of Islam or the nation of Gods and Earths... Knowledge from the supreme alphabets means to know the ledge meaning know how far you can go with something means you have full knowledge of what other the subject is.

[@daw91210]

It’s a play on knowledge

[@CypherDivine]

9:15 ayatollah khomeni was like the OG Bin Laden back in his day

[@PRSPR]

Interesting, thank you for drawing that comparison to help me understand that line

[@John-tn7nm]

Since you like this song, checkout Gang Starr - Just to Get a Rep

[@haroldmilner6264]

You got soul? What are you waiting on to review that one?

[@halfmanhalfamazing7392]

Then taught the whole new york. You saying it all wrong bro. Please when you do the God Rakim. Study him first and then try to explain. Peace to you man, Peace to all Muslims.

[@PRSPR]

What part did I get wrong bro? If you’re referring to the lyrics, I use Genius lyrics so that’s on them because they’re known to mess up the lyrics from time to time

[@halfmanhalfamazing7392]

@@PRSPR pull out a Eric B & Rakim album and listen to them yourself. It is very important that youth like yourself to listen to The God and Learn from a man that was 10 years ahead of his time. Starting with The Paid N Full album. ( Hip Hop invented before I said I wouldn't let it, but me and the microphone is still magnetic).

[@ricardomigu-elcerroali4779]

@@PRSPR You good man. He's fronting. The lyric is Hawk, New York. It's fits the rhyme scheme and context of the next lines. Hawks symbolize perspective, they see from high above, getting a broader scope i.e. a birds eye view or OVER- view. Hawks are birds of prey, they study and observe their victims, intensely from a distance, then swoop down on them. If you're Hawking someone, you're extremely focused on them. Hawk can even mean to pursue, chase or run down someone( Hawk=Predator). Hawk could mean knife🔪 work, stabbing or Blade(Talon). "I grew up on the sidewalk(1) where I learned street talk(2), And then taught(3) to hawk(4). New York"....Hawk=Overview Then he breaks down 4 boroughs and Long Island in the next lines. Their reputations, his reasons and the resources, for operating in those places. After getting Strong on the Island, recouped and lays around(L.I. is where his crib is). Like another Legend from Strong Island said: Don't Believe The Hype. Show and Prove not Show and Tell.

[@MisterMcDipStick]

Dying for you to hop into some Matt Nye! Dude has such an oldschool flow and man can seriously write. Subliminal Messages or Small Violin is a great start.