Rakim is one of the most respected and talented emcees that hip-hop has ever seen. Chase March explores the huge influence he has had in rap music and beyond in this special edition of Know Your History.
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Noticed that you pronounce Rakim like (ruhkim) opposed to RAW-KIM. No disrespect, cause I’ve heard others say it like (Rakeem). Hopefully the new era of hiphop heads can pull some knowledge from this podcast. Peace..
That’s how we always pronounced it back in the day. I’m an old school head. Hard to change. Never met the dude but mad respect all around.
A true legend & innovator.