Before the hate starts Rakim was definently ahead of his time no doubt, but since Paid in Full what other classic material has he made? S*** matter of fact what classic collab or feature has he had.......ever? He not top five material.
Top Ten:
1. Jay-z
2. Nas
3. Biggie
4. 2pac
5. Em
6. Lil Wayne (I don't like him personally but I respect his flow)
7. Rakim (Ironic he's number seven w/him being a God Body and all)
8. Scarface
9. Snoop
10. Ice Cube
Honorable Mention: 50 prior to TOS (I think Curtis was a solid album), Jada Kiss & Fabolous, LL Cool J (I don't like even dude he tried to play Canibus)
*This list above consist of Sales, Influence, Lyrics, Beats, Longevity, Delivery, Metaphors, and Subject Matter.
WOW ...LET ME JUST CLEAR THIS UP ..RAKIM WAS DEFIANTLY AHEAD OF HIS TIME ..SO FAR AHEAD OF HIS TIME THAT IF YOU THROUGH HIS JOINTS ON RIGHT NOW HE'D STILL BE SMASHING RAPPERS IN THE HEAD ..HIS FLOW WAS WICKED , HIS WORD PLAY WAS CRAZY ...IF YOU WAS TO ASK SOME OF THE HOTTEST MCS IN THE GAME RIGHT NOW WHO WERE THEY LISTENING TO RAKIM WOULD BE MENTIONED 9 OUT 10 TIMES ..... SO HANDS DOWN HE SHOULD BE ON ANY TRUE HIP HOP'S LIST ..BECAUSE OF HIS INFLUENCE,LYRICS,DLEIVERY ,METAPHORS AND SUJBECT MATTER ....
50 was the only thing keeping that shithole afloat. Even Busta had his issues around aftermath/interscope. they ain't been straight since the game situation. eminem only floats cause of white fan base. #SK