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Rakim | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 30, 1999)
• Original Release Date: November 30, 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Explicit Lyrics
• Label: Umvd Labels
• ASIN: B000038I2L
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (60 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #73,366 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars True Hip-Hop is Back, December 4, 1999

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DX (Conn.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Master (Audio CD)

First of all, I would probably give this album a 4.5. One of the other reviewers made some excellent comments. If you like Jay-Z, DMX, Lox, Biggee, etc., this CD probably is not for you (although I do like all of those artists). I've been listening to hip-hop since the early 80's and this is one of the best Rakim CD's ever! Yes the beats may not be the best, but his lyrical skills are still there and the rhymes takes the album to another level. This CD is a classic HIP-HOP CD. Once you listen to the rhymes, you forget the beats. For those of you who remember, this is the man who said 'I take 7 mc's put 'em in a line/and add 7 more brothers who think they can rhyme/well it'll take 7 more before I go for mine and that's 21 mc's ate up at the same time' (Ref. 'Check out my Melody from Paid in Full). Welcome back Ra. It's refreshing to hear lyrics about what hip-hop was about. Not about Rolex's, drivin Bentleys, crime, or diamonds. This CD is definitely for the old heads and people who value good lyrics. It's good to hear hip-hop like this. And he is definitely one of the best rappers ever (I would say the best, but many may disagree). Rah has been doin this since the mid 80's. How many rappers besides LL have been around that long? Give him his props.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The god returns, November 30, 1999

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"mike_from_dc" (Jersey, Soprano territory.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Master (Audio CD)

If you love Ra, pick it up. If you think he's washed up, and you'd rather hear MA$E or DMX, go on ahead and grab them.

unstoppable lyrics, tight subject matter, positive overall feel while still letting you know how dismal things can be. You know the deal with the God Rakim.

13 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perhaps there IS hope for hip-hop as we enter the 21st cent., December 3, 1999

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Desmond J. Burton (Saint Albans, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Master (Audio CD)

The Ra is definitely BACK....if you are late to the hip hop game and not a true aficionado of the rap genre DO NOT purchase this album. If you are not aware of the contributions of Spoonie G, Kurtis Blow, Jimmy Spicer(Super Rhymes), Sonnie Cheba, Grandmaster Flash, The Funky Four or the Fearless Four and your ONLY frame of reference is Li'l Kim, DMX, Jay-Z or Biggie for that matter DO NOT(I repeat), DO NOT purchase this album. If you pass the above test, then PLEASE purchase this album. Just as in the BeBop period of the 50s with stellar giants such as Miles and Dizzy you have Rakim. The production is tight as well as the lyrical content. DO NOT expect to hear Crystal, platinum or tired designer clothing references. If you are concerned about the current state of hip hop.....you know what to do. PS-especially check for the cut featuring Rahzel.