Rakim Hip Hop Quotes & Sayings

I ain't no joke, I used to let the mic smoke,
Now I slam it when I'm done and make sure it's broke. — Rakim

So all hail the honorable, microphone phenomenal
Persona is unbombable? Trust me son,
I continue like a saga do, bringin' you the drama to
allow you that the chronicle has just begun. — Rakim

I used to roll up: this is a hold up, ain't nuthin funny.
Stop smiling, be still, don't nuthin move but the money. — Rakim

So I start my mission- leave my residence
Thinkin how could I get some dead presidents — Rakim

I get a craving like I fiend for nicotine.
But I don't need a cigarette, know what I mean? — Rakim

Feed me hip-hop and I start tremblin' — Rakim

I'm just an addict, addicted to music
Maybe it's a habit ... I gotta use it. — Rakim

The battle thing is very important in hip-hop, but at the same time, I want to sit down and have a beer and listen to Rakim. — Pharoahe Monch

And I'll break, when I'm through breakin,
I'll leave you broke,
Drop the mic when I'm finished, and watch it smoke — Rakim

I wake you up and as I stare in your face, you seem stunned.
Remember me? The one you got your idea from? — Rakim

Justin Broadrick has stated that the drum machine sound was heavily influenced by hip hop artists in the late 80s, particularly the beat on "Christbait Rising" which Broadrick was quoted as saying, "It was my attempt at copying the rhythm sample on 'Microphone Fiend' by Eric B & Rakim". — Justin Broadrick

A lot of times when people listen to music it's because they feel down, and that's when serious hip-hop comes into play. When times is hard, people can hear a rapper that inspires them to do what they [are] supposed to do. — Rakim

I love listening to old records to keep nostalgic feeling; it allows me to not lose the love for hip-hop. — Rakim