
Rakim (pronounced rah-KIM) (Born William Michael Griffin Jr. on January 28, 1968 in Long Island, New York, USA) is an American rapper and pioneer of the musical genre of hip hop. He is consistently cited as one of the most skilled (and top amongst the most influential) MCs of all time due to his exceptional flow and complex lyrical craftsmanship, he revolutionized hip-hop lyricism with his complex flow, elaborate metaphors and rapid delivery. Together with Eric B, he released a number of classic albums between 1987 and 1992.
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When I B On Tha Mic
Guess Who's Back
It's Been A Long Time
Stay A While
Waiting For The World To End
The 18th Letter (Always And Forever)
Flow Forever
The Saga Begins
Remember That
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