Writing about
Rakim for me makes no sense. Really. Rakim is my all time favorite MC. Rhymefest did his thing as well. I must give mention to these talented folk: Rakim, Tech the DJ, Rhymefest, Kool Herc, Konee Rock, K-Salaam, Tyrone, Liz Gomes, Rahiem, Big D, Kay Dee, Smiley, Big Jeff, Elizabeth Allen, James- I can go on and on...
Thank you Rakim, Juice Magazine, Markus Werner, Kate Wolfson, and Matthew Kemp.
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Kool Herc and Rakim
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"...First of all, ain’t no mistakes allowed."
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Some Ultramagnetic Fams
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Rahiem of The Furious Five
Rhymefest warms up the crowd with substance and skills.