All Blog Posts Tagged 'Rakim' (18)

BET To Present Rakim With The 2012 I Am Hip Hop Icon Award

Rakim is often referred to as The God Emcee. He is considered by many to be the best rapper of all time. From his early work with then-partner, Eric B, to his later solo projects, Rakim's complex lyrics set…

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Added by iGRIND.BIZ on September 27, 2012 at 1:59pm — No Comments

Rakim Speaks On The Last Time He Talked With Eric B., His Top 5 DOA Rappers, Who God Is, Passion For Sports, A$AP Rocky & More [Video]

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MONTREALITY had the chance to catch up with Rakim recently for a no holds barred 20 minute interview. They covered pretty much every topic under the sun.

Ra speaks on playing sports coming up, what type of student he was in school, books that influenced his life, who God is, the last time he spoke to Eric B., His Top 5 DOA…

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Added by iGRIND.BIZ on June 19, 2012 at 3:10pm — No Comments

Rakim - Art Of Rap Freestyle [Video]

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Ice-T has directed a new documentary 'Something From Nothing: The Art of Rap,' which takes a look at the art form and some of the greatest MC's to ever touch the mic. Here we get a quick freestyle from the God MC Rakim.

The film hits theaters this Friday June…

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Added by iGRIND.BIZ on June 12, 2012 at 5:34pm — No Comments

Eric B. & Rakim Releasing 25th Anniversary Edition Of 'Paid In Full' With New Songs [Video]

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Eric B. & Rakim laid the foundation for a lot of modern day hip hop with their 1987 classic album "Paid In Full." Backstage at the 2012 Roots Picnic in Philadelphia, Rakim told Seandra Sims of AllHipHop.com that the duo plans to release a 25th…

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Added by iGRIND.BIZ on June 6, 2012 at 8:43pm — No Comments

Rakim speaks on Eric B Breakup & Kool G Rap Getting Snuffed [Video Inside]

ForbezDVD writes:

The self-proclaimed "God MC" Rakim Speaks On Being Bitter At Eric B and also Tells A Story About Kool G Rap Getting Snuffed and Having To Defend Him!!

Whoaa!!

Thoughts??

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Added by iGRIND.BIZ on February 29, 2012 at 1:02pm — No Comments

A$AP Rocky Speaks On Being Named After & Meeting Rakim, Being Too Busy To Make The 2012 XXL Freshman Cover, His Buzz, Iggy Azalea & Harlem's Azealia Banks [Video]

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DJ Drama caught up with A$AP Rocky and his crew while they were in Atlantarecently and Barack O'Drama had plenty of questions lined up for Pretty Flacko.

A$AP's…

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Added by iGRIND.BIZ on February 17, 2012 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Beastie Boys Inducted Into The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. Eric B & Rakim Miss The Cut [Videos]

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The Beastie Boys received a huge honor on Wednesday (December 7) when they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

MCA, Ad-Rock and Mike D have been cranking out hits…

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Added by iGRIND.BIZ on December 7, 2011 at 11:57am — No Comments

Eric B. & Rakim Nominated For Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame

Eric B. & Rakim have been nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Rakim is revered in the hip-hop community for his complex rhymes and delivery. He…

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Added by iGRIND.BIZ on September 28, 2011 at 12:35pm — No Comments

Rakim Speaks On & Spits Part Of His Favorite Verse.

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Rakim is definitely one of the best emcees ever. He's revered by other rappers and fans alike because of his lyrical ability.

During a trip to the UK for a concert last month, "The God Emcee" was asked…

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Added by iGRIND.BIZ on June 13, 2011 at 8:17pm — No Comments

Eric B & Rakim Inducted Into Long Island Music Hall Of Fame

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Added by iGRIND.BIZ on November 27, 2010 at 10:38pm — No Comments

Rakim Speaks on Big Daddy Kane how they almost came to Blows on Wax

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Added by iGRIND.BIZ on August 27, 2010 at 4:28pm — No Comments

Rakim (Feat. Maino) - Walk These Streets

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Added by iGRIND.BIZ on January 6, 2010 at 9:02am — No Comments

Thisis50 Interview With Rakim [Talks about Aftermath, his daughter, Eric. B & much more]

He talks about why he changed his name, why he turned down college, Eric. B, his daughter getting into music, Aftermath & much…

Added by iGRIND.BIZ on November 10, 2009 at 2:23am — No Comments

Rakim Speaks On Hip Hop Respect & Maturity

Rakim Speaks On Hip Hop Respect & Maturity

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Added by iGRIND.BIZ on October 27, 2009 at 9:34pm — No Comments

Rakim Wasn't Feelin Nas "Unauthorized Biography Of Rakim" Song! (Says Nas Put Personal Thigs Out Like Names Of His Kids)

Rakim responds to Nas song 'Unauthorized Biography of Rakim' off of Street's Disciples.…

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Added by iGRIND.BIZ on October 27, 2009 at 9:18pm — No Comments

Rakim on the Essence of Hip-Hop, 5% Nation, Seventh Seal Published Friday, October 09, 20

Ismael AbduSalaam

Fresh off completing a headlining set at Atlanta’s annual A3C festival, Hip-Hop legend Rakim Allah is ready for a big comeback with his latest album The Seventh Seal.

With a new track featuring Maino recently leaked (“Walk These Streets”), Rakim revealed the forthcoming album is an effort to push Hip-Hop creativity forward.

“The Seventh Seal is… Continue

Added by iGRIND.BIZ on October 10, 2009 at 7:00am — No Comments

Rakim to Release Seventh Seal Nearly Ten Years After Last LP

By Tai Saint Louis

Legendary rapper Rakim has confirmed the forthcoming release of his highly anticipated third solo LP, The Seventh Seal, which will be released independently through his own Ra Records imprint on Tuscan Villa and SMC Recordings.

The album, which will be distributed via Fontana/Universal Music Group, is set to hit stores on November 17, just two weeks shy… Continue

Added by iGRIND.BIZ on September 26, 2009 at 5:20pm — No Comments