Rakim on Why He Left Dr. Dre, Dre Only Wanting Him to Rap Gangsta Lyrics (Part 4)
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Rakim recently sat down for a live edition of the Touré Show podcast, and in this clip he breaks down several of the songs that he considers his best work. The tracks he named are “Mystery (Who is God?),” “Juice,” and “Mahogany,” which he says was inspired by Diana Ross in the 1972 film Lady Sings the Blues.
To hear more of their conversation, including why Rakim says he pushes himself to rhyme at an elite level, hit the above clip.
Smmfh an Dre the same mf meeting with them white folks coming back to suge knight talking bout he don’t want to curse no more an want to make will smith music
He is not only saying something he is telling wisdom in his rap not like the other bad rappers like Wayne or any street gangsta rap also Eminem he is writing too many rhymes without meaning just fast rap and rhyming I have nothing about Eminem color but he is not a good writer I see that rakim is the best then the teacher krs one and nas !!
Yes we need to be good example for the kids and influence he took his back to the money for goodness that’s the true artist thank you we need guys like you !!
Yeah but Busta Rhymes and Eminem did albums on aftermath and they didnt resort to gangsta lyrics. Dre let them be themselves. You gotta dumb it down a bit for the masses but i cant see Dre asking Rakim to rap about low riders and crack selling
speical ed wasn't lying about nwa been programmed to destory the black community. even after dr.dre was fifthy rich and living in white folks area for over 13 years. he still want to destory black folks. smh.
Regardless the album woulda been amazing. I wish Ra woulda just done the album. But I understand he beyond that gangsta shit. But a Rakim Gangsta Rap album produced by Dre woulda been the greatest album ever.
I don't trust cars they break down I've been on a plane about 4 times at 11 I decided no never been on one again it on thing to break down on the road you don't want to break down in the air. God bless all who fly.
He shoulda stuck with Dre. At least release one gangster rap track by Dre. That shit with Truth Hurts was dope but not gangster. Now it’s too late. Dre about to be 60 and still ain’t got no real sequel album.
It doesn't make sense when you look at Dre's discography. There are many albums he was involved with that didn't fit the traditional "Gangsta Rap" mold – DOC's debut album, JJ Fad's first album, Eminem's albums, Busta Rhymes, Raekwon, Jimmy Z's Muzical Madness,. Not to mention songs for the likes of LL, Gwen Stefani, Eve, Mary J.
I have a feeling it's more of a Ra problem (and I'm a Ra fan)
Peace God!! The best of the best! Definition of a god walking!! Never compromised his integrity for money or fame!! So in return he get his respect that is due to him!! Stay blessed Almighty like Busta Rhymes usually calls you
I hope one day gangster rap will just stop, songs like “put it all to music” or “when I B on tha mic” or “holy are you” are not gangster rap but I fucks with it lol we all need to participate in stopping to push gangster rap up front.
Rakim is a really good and respected MC but it was a bad move for him to sign with Nurse Lame since rakim is an icon he should started his own label it didn't mix well right from the get go
Dre should’ve let Rakim be Rakim. Too bad he tried to change what works. Proud of Rakim for NOT fallin for that “trash talking” type of hip hop he wanted him to do.
Smmfh an Dre the same mf meeting with them white folks coming back to suge knight talking bout he don’t want to curse no more an want to make will smith music
King Rakim
The God MC
I don’t give a flying fuck about anyone’s opinion, to me Rakim is the king of New York period
The Punisher!
Pushing your eyeballs way to the back of your head…
Dre & Rakim an they both Aquarius Air Nation
The Punisher.
Respect to the goat for never selling out
He is not only saying something he is telling wisdom in his rap not like the other bad rappers like Wayne or any street gangsta rap also Eminem he is writing too many rhymes without meaning just fast rap and rhyming I have nothing about Eminem color but he is not a good writer I see that rakim is the best then the teacher krs one and nas !!
Yes we need to be good example for the kids and influence he took his back to the money for goodness that’s the true artist thank you we need guys like you !!
Yeah but Busta Rhymes and Eminem did albums on aftermath and they didnt resort to gangsta lyrics. Dre let them be themselves. You gotta dumb it down a bit for the masses but i cant see Dre asking Rakim to rap about low riders and crack selling
SKILLS
7:23
Now how in the hell would Rakim broke off of this?
Dre is no production of Hip Hop
Beat Bitter= Dope Style Faker
I wish Rakim and KRS-One would make an album together.
Rakim has a lot of integrity compared to most rappers who lie and exaggerate the fake thug persona that they sell to the public.
Rakim is a deep rapper.He is different and introspective.He doesn't have to move with the crowd.He moves the crowd
Weird how dre let em be himself but not rakim
speical ed wasn't lying about nwa been programmed to destory the black community. even after dr.dre was fifthy rich and living in white folks area for over 13 years. he still want to destory black folks. smh.
Regardless the album woulda been amazing. I wish Ra woulda just done the album. But I understand he beyond that gangsta shit. But a Rakim Gangsta Rap album produced by Dre woulda been the greatest album ever.
I started this motherfuckin' gangsta shit, and this the motherfuckin' thanks I get?
I don't trust cars they break down I've been on a plane about 4 times at 11 I decided no never been on one again it on thing to break down on the road you don't want to break down in the air. God bless all who fly.
He shoulda stuck with Dre. At least release one gangster rap track by Dre. That shit with Truth Hurts was dope but not gangster. Now it’s too late. Dre about to be 60 and still ain’t got no real sequel album.
Rakim holding the mic like if he was rappin battle mode spitting bars.
It doesn't make sense when you look at Dre's discography. There are many albums he was involved with that didn't fit the traditional "Gangsta Rap" mold – DOC's debut album, JJ Fad's first album, Eminem's albums, Busta Rhymes, Raekwon, Jimmy Z's Muzical Madness,. Not to mention songs for the likes of LL, Gwen Stefani, Eve, Mary J.
I have a feeling it's more of a Ra problem (and I'm a Ra fan)
When the gods speak u listen
Rakim was right he did not stoop to the dre gangstar level..Rakim could have called Pete Rock, Just Blaze or DJ Khalid
Dre should’ve just let him do his thing… you don’t tell one of the greatest Mc’s what to do
Dre trying to turn him into a gangsta rapper, stupid idea.
Peace God!! The best of the best! Definition of a god walking!! Never compromised his integrity for money or fame!! So in return he get his respect that is due to him!! Stay blessed Almighty like Busta Rhymes usually calls you
props to the god
Dr.Dre and Rakim Album we still waiting for that Here in 2022 we need that project I hope they get back in the studio
Not in the fantasy God Rakim is on real life
Its called being principled. Real ones wont sell themselves out for money….even if that means turning down an album produced by Dre.
I hope one day gangster rap will just stop, songs like “put it all to music” or “when I B on tha mic” or “holy are you” are not gangster rap but I fucks with it lol we all need to participate in stopping to push gangster rap up front.
RAKIM ALLAH…SAYS IT ALL….HE ABOUT MATHMATICS KNOWLEDGE OF SELF.. CULTURE FREEDOM….120 LESSONS..NATION OF GODS & EARTHS……NOT GANGSTA
Damn who you get that black
dr dre was the beginning of the fall of hip hop
‘Cause when it's time to build, I'm a mechanic
Of bondin' and mendin', attachin' and blendin'
So many solos, there is no endin'’
– In The Ghetto
Rakim is a really good and respected MC but it was a bad move for him to sign with Nurse Lame since rakim is an icon he should started his own label it didn't mix well right from the get go
GOAT right here
I take seven emcees put 'em in a line
And add seven more brothers who think they can rhyme
Well, it'll take seven more before I go for mine
Now that's twenty-one emcees ate up at the same time
Dre should’ve let Rakim be Rakim. Too bad he tried to change what works. Proud of Rakim for NOT fallin for that “trash talking” type of hip hop he wanted him to do.