I don't try to go to the studio and make a single. I just do whatever I feel. — Rakim Copy Share Image
Every time I sit down and write I got to put something conscious in there. It's like I got a job now.… — Rakim Copy Share Image
I don't work out too much. I just do some pushups when I feel the right hook is getting a lil weak. — Rakim Copy Share Image
I feel that when we leave here I think it's just another transition and whatever it is I hope I'm prepared for… — Rakim Copy Share Image
The money from every unit being sold is what I feel every artist should see. — Rakim Copy Share Image
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.… — Rakim Copy Share Image
I love to see when people are real passionate about what they feel and what they say. — Rakim Copy Share Image
I always wanted to kind of make the listener feel like it was them that I was talking about, or to the… — Rakim Copy Share Image
I love Jay-Z, I love Kanye, and I praise the way he's been able to bring more business out of the jungle. — Rakim Copy Share Image
Elements burst, gave birth the the verse, get the pen from the nurse, but hook the mic up first. — Rakim Copy Share Image
I think rap was a better move for me but football's been my love since I learned how to walk. I was gonna be… — Rakim Copy Share Image
There are certain things that I wish people knew - certain things that I feel I started and certain things that I'm responsible for.… — Rakim Copy Share Image
So I start my mission- leave my residence Thinkin how could I get some dead presidents — Rakim Copy Share Image
My approach to writing rhymes went hand in hand with the music. I'd try to make different rhythms with my rhymes on the track… — Rakim Copy Share Image
My whole thing is if it wasn't for people like ya'll and people like them I wouldn't be me. I love every minute of… — Rakim Copy Share Image
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