GOD MC!!! Eric B. & Rakim - Let The Rhythm Hit 'Em (REACTION)

[@neonvandal8770]

Rakim is to hip hop what John Coltrane was to jazz, or Jimi Hendrix was to the electric guitar. He completely changed the direction of the artform and elevated it on a technical level way beyond where he found it. Everyone who came after him is a disciple.🎤

[@BlkDiesel]

Very well said!!

[@esco200106705]

That's a fact. Rakim#1 everyone else fighting for a distant second place plaque

[@martymar1964]

his influence can't be underestimated. Compare Public Enemy's first two albums. The first one was before Rakim hit it and the second one was after Rakim and PE had totally changed their approach, especially in terms of the depth of their sampling. They saw the writing on the wall and followed the leader.

[@fanpulse5439]

Absolute 100% facts!

[@BRENDAJASON1]

@@neonvandal8770 exactly, only gifted and chosen ones come along every now and then in certain generations

[@ynotsl500]

Not to mention Rakim made you feel like he meant every word without cussing. His style blends seamlessly with the beat like another instrument! Peace to the legend and God MC Rakim! 💯

[@smithport1099]

Yes indeed! Without cursing! 👊🏾

[@biglex42]

That’s because Rakim was a saxophone player as a child and used to idolize John Coltrane. He saw how JC used techniques to fill space, and he knew that the way music is structured, he could fill in that space with syllables the way Coltrane would. So it’s another example of an artists using the meta from one medium and bringing it to the next. It’s genius.

[@edwardthayer9386]

@@biglex42 thank you for sharing that!👑

[@cah8124]

@@biglex42 Absolutely!! , coming from a musical -based family that includes jazz artist Ruth Brown, you can comprehend that he becomes one with the music , hypnotizing the listener with clear , on the beat vocals.Just like the 80’s saw the best of basketball, you can add rap. Period!!

[@chrisv966]

The face you made just after the first verse, is the face 'old heads' like myself still make at Rakim's verses. Another great reaction!!

[@sorethumb78]

"I'm the arsenal" - greatest opening line to any track ever.

[@dextersfinest175]

The last verse on this song amazes me to this day

[@Mike-kv5pl]

Rakim has incredible timing. His lyrics flow with the beat so effortlessly.

[@KtotheG]

Eric B & Rakim's first three albums are all classics. Paid In Full, Follow the Leader and Let the Rhythm Hit Em. This album received 5 mics in The Source. The previous two weren't featured because The Source magazine didn't launch until the fall of 1988, but they're universally recognized as classics, as well. Nearly all modern emceeing flows from Rakim. He is call the God MC, because his 5% name is Rakim Allah, which translates to From the Lord, God.

[@marshalljankins4526]

MY 13 year old son "heard follow the leader" and said. Pops, "I felt hypnotized"...

[@ThePittsburghToddy]

God MC is 💯 percent correct! You gotta hit up ‘Follow the Leader’ and ‘Lyrics of Fury’ if you haven’t yet!✌🏻

[@mytube-b-utoob3182]

That whole disc!

[@micheldonderwinkel3716]

lyrics of fury gives me chicken skin rakim the lyrical king

[@djp6140]

In my opinion Rakim is the greatest rapper that ever lived. Incredible word play and delivery. Super talented.

[@subymanvince]

There is another track on this album called "No Omega". Rakim goes for about 4 minutes straight!!! If I'm correct, there's an LL diss in there too!

[@jameswilliams406]

Bruh this song crazy af rakim definitely was in his bag 🎒

[@jy11221]

Rakim was way before his time I'm so glad that now people can see that

[@jjsdad4952]

“I Know You Got Soul” Was the first single I heard back in ‘86, before the album dropped and remains in my top 5 Rakim tracks.

[@verbone]

Rakim revolutionized flows and brought modern rhyming to hip hop. G Rap came a few years later and did his thing, too.

[@user-dz6fy6qv2l]

Rakim def revolutionized flows, but Kool G Rap came out the same year: 1986. He did "It's A Demo" in '86, but it took a few years for his album to come out. He was featured on a few songs and had some singles out in '87 and was ghostwriting for some of the Juice Crew members.

[@verbone]

@@user-dz6fy6qv2l All facts. However, while Eric B. & Ra were exploding in '86, I feel like G Rap & Polo didn't really catch fire until "Poison" in 1988. (Although, for me, as a bad ass kid, "Rikers Island" was the one!) And, then, of course "Road to the Riches" really blew them up. Appreciate your hip hop knowledge!

[@user-dz6fy6qv2l]

@@verbone No doubt. I definitely rocked Kool G when he first came out. That Riker's Island song was pretty hard for it's time and It's A Demo was a NYC classic, especially the 87 remix that added the "I Know You Got Soul" sample. Kool G's buzz really came from the "Raw" demo that was leaked on Mr Magic's radio show. Then The Symphony came out and his verse BODIED everyone else's (IMO). That led to Road To The Riches and the rest is history.

[@verbone]

@Vernon Johnson Haven't heard that, but that doesn't erase G Rap's legend.

[@80sdopehouse95]

​@vernonjohnson1198That's incorrect.

[@lookcloselyy00]

No one at eighteen years old ,in music was this articulate ever!😂

[@tg2servicesllcgraham953]

most of it was written was done when nas was 17. not saying who is better. just giving context that there were others. there will always be

[@bigdaddypiggy]

All hip hop that was realeased from the second half of 1986 up until owes a debt to Eric B & Rakim whether they know it or not....who else has had that type of an impact on hip hop?....In the 80’s when people talked about the GOAT it was 3 maybe 4-5 names that always came up :Rakim,G Rap & Kane & in some circles LL & the old heads stuck with Kool Moe Dee....this was before Nas ,Biggie & Jay had even released a demo

[@TripSe7en_77]

Rakim was the creator of that flow. He changed the way rappers rap.

[@jasonyoung4513]

Ok since you're here Rakim "My Melody" Young King Big 🔥 Big Daddy Kane Breathe control is ALL TIME 🐐

[@empire7179]

Rakim was a "Five Percenter" in the Nation of Islam,, He took that very seriously. For him it was about Knowledge, Wisdom and Supreme Understanding. He was like Farrakhan but on a streets level. Plus cursing on a track didn't really come to like gangster rap days.

[@mostmost1]

His Flow is sick!

[@grayeighty8974]

Mastery of the art.

[@erick.roberts9074]

You got the chills, bruh! Enjoyed this one. “In the Ghetto (Extended Mix)(has to be the Extended Mix!)” from this same album is IMO the greatest rap song ever made. I know I’m not the only person who thinks that either (e.g. Saigon). I’d recommend the video (which Nas picked on his 20 favorite videos when BET used to do that with different artists back in the day-the highest rap song on his list besides “The Message”) but VEVO cut it short on KZbin for some reason. Epic video.

[@erniedawg]

Yo, if you're doing Rakim, you gotta do Rakim "the 18th letter" you won't be disappointed.

[@doncarlossr.]

Man.!! I’m so honored that you’re experiencing raw, uncut, real Hip Hop in your reaction journey. Good Metal and Rock too. Respect! My man.! ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥🤙🏼💪🏽

[@christopherflores4341]

You can review anything with Rakim’s name on it and you won’t go wrong.

[@iamalex6771]

Great reaction again! 🔥 Yeah, Rakim is one of my favorite rappers of all time. A really incredible rapper. Now you MUST react to "My Melody" next. It's maybe my favorite Hip-Hop song ever. Trust me, you will be blown away by this song. It's truly incredible! 🔥🔥🔥 Please make it your next Rakim reaction.

[@akaLids77]

I’ll say what I always say. Rakim is most likely your favorite mc’s favorite Mc. Like I know Nas, biggie, etc etc..they all loved Rakim.

[@thelifeandtimesof]

The MC, MCs want to be.

[@tonyclark8132]

Rakim Allah is on a whole different level than any MC past, present, and future. He’s your favorite rapper favorite rapper

[@marvinbennett8384]

Rakim was my guy. Dude was insane If it wasn't for him it "probably " wouldn't be no nas/az/wu tang. Dude sat the bar so high in the 80s

[@gregoryashley7963]

Since you can appreciate lyrical skills you MUST listen to: Canibus - Poet Laureate Infinity (1000 bars, All layers, original beat) It's long but I'd like to see you react to it. It's the epitome of lyricism.

[@Cameo718.]

Canibus is definitely a student of Rakim and had the privilege of interviewing him for the Source in 98/99 and later did a collabo with him on his 2nd album.. Props to the lyricists, a dying art..

[@julioalicea2714]

Canibus rips the mic!!! I agree. 2000 bc

[@biglex42]

Rakim INVENTED flow. That’s why he’s the God MC, there was none before him doing that.

[@biglex42]

@@Jay-iu4st kane started after Rakim…kane ain’t debut until 87, Ra had stuff in 86

[@99alfailiwaqain51]

@@Jay-iu4st KMD Kool Moe Dee!

[@99alfailiwaqain51]

Peace! Actually KMD invented flow and Rakim extended that style in ‘86

[@borisdodgingbullets]

Man…you’ve got me reminiscing about the 80s. We were spoiled!!! Rakim, Kane, KRS, Quest, P.E. in hip hop. MJ. Bo Jackson. Prince. Michael Jackson. Ali. Mike Tyson. Sugar Ray Leonard. Hagler. Hearns. This all seemed “normal” back then. Looking back now? Golden era!

[@beast-mode115]

Now you see what us old hands be talking about when we speak about hip-hop! Do you understand why it’s hard for us to listen to somebody’s dues today! Because we grew up on lyrics in bars like this! I’m glad you appreciate it young brother this is my first time seeing your page and I’m loving your reactions! Keep listening young man, keep listening! and P.S. I got chills with you as well!😂😂

[@williamlane9559]

Fist MC to rhyme multiple syllables and words. Before only the last one word rhymed.

[@williamlane9559]

My Fav Rapper. Period!

[@kevinaverett4193]

Period! TRUE

[@HipHopSoulTV]

That’s why he’s the GOD Rakim!

[@emanuelbadger5045]

double entendre! He is speaking about his lyrics disemboweling the competition. He is referencing that lyrics are like a gun like a drug. It is done so seamlessly that anyone can mistake it for thinking that he talking about using a gun or drugs. Especially during that drug era when that was a consistent reference point used by most other mcs including my favorite of all time...Kool G Rap. RAKIM top five dead or alive!

[@michaelredd7453]

I respect your ear. That how i felt when i heard this in the 90's

[@djiqs]

Yeah this track got that "Night on Bald Mountain", "Assembly Line" beat and "Do the Funky Penguin" grunt. No need to remix it...!

[@jeffhunter5957]

Got mad respect for RA, bars, morals been with his wife fifi since high school. Real high character dude right there!

[@flamesterstats466]

The GOD mc...a true legend!!!

[@OnlyOriginalSongs]

you missed reaction to rakims best record ever : lyrics of fury. from album follow the leader 1988

[@Cameo718.]

Look.. We all agree Nas is incredible.. When he came out They said he was the 2nd coming of Rakim.. This is one of the thousand reasons why.. This dude birthed Nas.. The 18th Letter The 'R'...

[@ahsanshaikh786]

I got the chills … watching you get the chills! That’s how good Rakim is.

[@dreww1609]

Yo - masters of the craft! "Don't Sweat the Technique" was what jumped off SO HARD in like 92 or 93 - helped turn me on to hip hop in general even though after their prime era in the history it is still my favorite track they ever did and was a monster on DC hip hop stations - we had 2 big stations that DID NOT PLAY and they exposed us to everything man - plus our own stee Go-Go (not so much on the radio, ha, but then you'd hear it - no become part of a mass experience - live in an alley after the club at 3am downtown and THEN it all clicked)

[@geaorgebeale1235]

Do a reaction to Dave East

[@michaelj4427]

Great choice. This is my favorite Rakim song.

[@BlkDiesel]

Great to see that you been blessed with the GOD MC Rakim. His rhyme style was smooth, calculated but lethal. He wasn't just throwing intelligent words together for the sake of it...HE WAS DROPPIN' SCIENCE. Only 2 other brothers can be in his circle and that's G-Rap and Kane'. You should react to Rakim's Know The Ledge and Ghetto...CLASSIC RAKIM! Keep up the good work...njoying the videos.

[@ericjordan6059]

Know The Ledge was the jewel of the Juice soundtrack.

[@gmarcello6912]

Rakim -As the ryhme goes on !!

[@BRENDAJASON1]

And when you hear (the R) it’s gonna unfold, his message paints images of places and times and actually puts you there

[@ericshock4488]

React to His Song Mahogany... it's a True Hip Hop Love Song

[@gregorynetus5557]

Nas and rakim is the g.o.a.t.s. 🐐. 👑.my 2 favorite mcs ever.word up son

[@ThePittsburghToddy]

MF DOOM is up there as well.✌🏻

[@dantegreen4094]

100

[@BRENDAJASON1]

The dark streets of 1980’s New York

[@99alfailiwaqain51]

Peace To The Gods! The God said “Your blood 🩸 pressure rises ya damn near lost it; hit the ground burning 🔥 then woke up ⬆️ frost bit”!!! Play it back and listen 🎧 again young man..

[@jofoto612]

Rakim is the Goat. Rap has two eras pre Rakim and Post Rakim

[@ericdennis3899]

I was wondering why you didn't go live My G 🤦🏿‍♂️🤦🏿‍♂️😄 That Versus Was Epic 💯💯 Peace To The God M.C Rakim The Lyricial Metaphor Beast

[@richardlong419]

Been a loooong time, but STILL know ALL(most) of the lyrics! This ONE song, has MORE LYRICS, than an ENTIRE ALBUM TODAY! Great reaction!

[@dantegreen4094]

One of the 3 Kings of Hip Hop! Along with Nasty Nas and KRS ONE!

[@themightyfp]

NAS ain’t from that era your buggin

[@dantegreen4094]

@@themightyfp didn't say he was. I said the Kings of Hip Hop are Nas, KRS-1, and Rakim! Regardless of Era, age, or time zone, they're they're 3 best ever

[@ahugg1961]

The key to understanding Rakim's greatness isn't just listening to his music and lyrics. Look at when he released his first album. Then, listen to ANY artist that came before him. He completely changed the way people rapped. FACTS!!!

[@davidmuse7004]

Eric B &Rakim were some of the slickest rappers of the old school dayz. When you have sometime go back and listen to GURU also, flow is kind of like Rakim. I like that you going back and listening to the originators! Bi Up and much Respect you Brother!!

[@Onebeforeall]

You really need to review both Eric B. & Rakim Lyrics of Fury and Bahamadia Ruff rugged; NO ,REALLY YOU NEED TO CHECK THESE TWO PHENOMENAL LYRICAL MASTERS OUT !!!!!

[@OnlyOriginalSongs]

lyrics of fury 💎

[@abstraktboombap2156]

Rakim has incredible time. He's so in the pocket you don't even realize how complex he gets.

[@christopherclayton7688]

I remember hearing this when they had "Rapmania" on TV in the early 90's...Rakim was just smooth with it.

[@John__Dough]

Rakim made it seem so effortless and too easy.

[@zt8426]

Bro, this is the hardest. best rap song ever made. You gone have to play this one back over and over.

[@gregorynetus5557]

Black moon who got the props word up son

[@kylilin]

The God M.C. No one comes close.

[@julioalicea2714]

I don’t think anybody is ever gonna do a verses with Rakim

[@artlifeculture]

One of the best hip hop songs of all-time. Peace to the God Rakim Allah.

[@marcelo_vrda4589]

the goat

[@jeromejarmond1964]

🎉

[@greyman1104]

I also nearly couldn't hold back my tears the first time I heard this. Holy shit it's been over 30 now.

[@envyops]

Untouchable deserves a reaction. It's like this but with a smooth beat.

[@fanpulse5439]

Like he said "i cursed kid like the pyramids when they found the style " Rakim is the GOAT

[@envyops]

Rakim came out and made rappers burn they rhyme books.

[@robertbourke423]

"Don't Sweat the Technique" by Eric B and Rakim 🔥

[@TripSe7en_77]

Rakim - Don’t Sweat The Technique

[@mytube-b-utoob3182]

Fav rapper all time and still get chills too...

[@wfdbackdraft7762]

I really appreciate you as a young man reacting to old school hip hop! If you haven't done so, please react to Eric B and Rakim's Mahogany

[@damonjones1291]

Mobb Deep feat. Rakim, "Hoodlum"

[@sandaddysanders3972]

YOU GOTTA DO "THE PUNISHER!"...YOU IN FOR A REALLLL TREAT!!!

[@georgewinbush4309]

Bro also do KRS-One featuring channel live

[@etg2231]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🚒

[@mugm2]

The crazy thing is you said his Gun bars were crazy, and his mic is the "gun" on this song. Metaphors my guy, Metaphors

[@rogerchamorro9127]

That beat is serious and my dude is strictly business fr fr.

[@joshnippleton3449]

Rakim - It's been a long time! Produced by DJ Premier!

[@georgewinbush4309]

Bro you got to do follow the leader by Eric b and rakim bro won't be disappointed

[@KingAhmadTv]

I reacted to that song already

[@LITMOVIESCENES]

Casualties of War is one of the greatest songs all time..Its about war..shits crazy

[@jamesrage1717]

Some people don't realize his beat production. He only gets credit for his lyrics

[@dezfyah]

He was saying this ain't no .38, but let the rhythm hit him point blank and watch his body radiate. Only in Know The Ledge (Juice), he talks about a real gun because of the theme of the movie, but Rakim gun was always his Rhymes and beats.

[@SchizoaffectedGamer2112]

1. Rakim 2. Guru 3. KRS 4. Chuck D 5. EPMD

[@julioalicea2714]

Greatest verses I seen so far. GOD MC’s!!! Shout out to BDK and KRS 1

[@marceezy6983]

Song sounds dark and gritty badass

[@andrewpeters6339]

Rakim all flows did most of the beats aswell. Eric B was more of a business partner.

[@dirtomega]

Hey man, check out Don’t Sweat The Technique. That’s a classic Rakim banger!!!!

[@immersion24]

he's it...simple as that...love your reacting to this brilliant old school tunes

[@LITMOVIESCENES]

Should do Casualties of War..thats Rakims best

[@creamone]

Rakim Debut was around 1986, one of the reasons they call him the God M.C. is because he birth this style of rapping. M.C.'s didn't rap and flow like that before 1986.

[@KDubb-ws9zc]

Real talk. Everyone pre Rakim and Kane were hyped up yelling into the mic 24/7. Even LL learned to slow it down in his flow later in his career from these dudes

[@user-dz6fy6qv2l]

@@KDubb-ws9zc Yeah right.. and it makes sense considering how rap started in parties where you might have a janky sound system so you had to yell and be more animated. Rakim's voice was meant for records where you could hear the nuances and the lyrics. I still remember hearing Eric B Is President and having my mind blown. Nothing else sounded like that at the time.

[@BlackMusicGenre]

The crazy part is Rakim was a teenager when he debut. He was like 17 or 18 . He was and still is ahead of his time.

[@Johnelilopez]

The God Mc…When he said “keep out of reach children, beware of overdose… He’s referring to medicine bottles that have that warning. He continues with to many milligrams etc..Cool video Try the “18letter” next

[@gregoryashley7963]

You should check out: Killah Priest - B.I.B.L.E A true classic.