Eric B. & Rakim | Lyrics Of Fury (Reaction) 

Rakims parents were jazz musicians and Eric B had that same expression when I saw them in concert back then Rakim is my favorite rapper of all times

Released in 1988. Rakim was the rapper. Eric B was the DJ.

I still believe this is the greatest rap song ever made. Eric B. doesn't rap he's the DJ

Bro... Im 52 and this was in my senior year of high school... this shit bring tears to my eyes... Hardest rhyme EVER... And nah... no hooks... just hang on and go for the ride... If u need to keep up u gotta run it back...

Released in 1988

The beat is called the" Funky Drummer" By James Brown

You re-listen and re-listen, till the rhymes start to glisten...

This is to me his BEST song, the description, the lyrics, it doesn't get reviewed enough and it's such a shame. Back in the day they used to rap battle, who had the better lines, the most clever phrases, the hook. What Rakim is describing in this song is the panic attack other rappers get battling him. " suddenly you feel like your in a horror flick, grab your heart and wish for tomorrow quick, music's a clue when I come your warned , apocalypse now when I'm done your gone. Haven't you heard of a MC murderer, this is a death penalty and I'm serving ya, Death wish so some on step to this, hysterical idea of a lyrical professionalist . In the history of rap timeline there is before and after Rakim, before him rap was simple rhymes, after him is everything you hear now, complex story telling, expansive vocabulary Rakim is the only person rapping Eric B was his DJ, he just played the hook in the background. They never used popular music to rap over they used obscure jazz albums and yes it was released in the late 80's

When Rakim says "I'm Rated R" he's referring to himself (The R) and movies with R ratings such as the movies he mentions: Apocalypse Now Death Wish Friday the 13th A Nightmare on Elm Street Terror in the Aisles (styles) The Exorcist Faces of Death

As an person who grew up in this era, I have to say this reaction is so pure!!! You picked up on some of the many cultural references. I suggest listening again and seeing how many ties Rakim made with movies and products to make lyrical points. See how many movie titles he dropped. Hint, one of the movies never hit the theaters.

Thats the difference between analog and digital. Rakim 🐐💯

It’s called “Lyrics of Fury” not “Hooks of Fury”, friend.

No! You cannot remaster PERFECTION!

amazing creator remember me when your famous :)

Rakim is the lyrical mastermind, Eric B is the master of the cut. It’s how music should be, I’ve been a musician most of my life. You have to understand the language bro

Eric B & Rakim are the same as DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince where it's a DJ and MC pair.

hey man, just wanted to suggest you "Smoke Break-Dance" by Mick Jenkins feat. JID. Amazing track from Mick's new Album

PEACE TO PUERTO RICO!! YO!!! REACT TO THESE DOPE TRACKS..... SOCIETY "YES N' DEED", SUNZ OF MAN "SOLDIERS OF DARKNESS", ROYAL ILLNESS "PROFITS OF WAR", ORIGINAL FLAVOR " CAN I GET OPEN" ....... KEEP THE GOOD WORK!!

Can you listen to hypnotize or chic n stu by system of a down there so good

Rakim was the only rapper. Eric B is the DJ and producer.

Ra's the top-notch lyricist The rest should just s~t their wrists Thinkin' 🤔💬 they could mess with this ?! *(That's)* Totally ridiculous !!!

Man what are you talking about, back in those days no hooks were needed. This song was pefectly made we don't need your input on it because he was talking to Big Daddy Kane and EPMD. That's why he's called the rap God

you don't understand the way rakim flow or that flute i suppose because you don't come from the black culture that created the music but that's ok.

Erin B. Is the DJ. He makes most of the beats and samples. He is not rapping man.