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| - William Michael Griffin, Jr. (born 28 January 1968), better known as Rakim, is an American rapper from Long Island, New York.
- Rakim was born William Michael Griffin Jr. and grew up in Long Island, New York where he developed much of his rap talent. The nephew of R&B star Ruth Brown, Rakim became involved in the New York hip hop scene at a young age. He became a member of The Nation of Gods and Earths, taking on the name Rakim, in 1984.
- William Michael Griffin Jr., better known by his stage name Rakim, is an American rapper, one half of the hip-hop duo "Eric.B & Rakim".
- Rakim war ein saldaeanischer Soldat in Lans Trupp während des Aiel-Krieges.
- Raki m (pronounced Rah-KIM) (born William Michael Griffin Jr. January 28, 1968 in Queens New York) is an American rapper and pioneer of the musical genre of hip hop, he is consistently mentioned as one of the most influential and talented MCs of all time because of its exceptional flow and complex lyrical craftsmanship (and top among the most influential rapper) in hip-hop history has revolutionized the hip-hop lyricism with his complex flow develop metaphors and fast delivery along with Eric B, he released a number of classic albums from 1987 and 1992 so far his most successful album is "The 18th Letter" was released in 1997 as his solo debut album
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| - William Michael Griffin, Jr. (born 28 January 1968), better known as Rakim, is an American rapper from Long Island, New York.
- Rakim was born William Michael Griffin Jr. and grew up in Long Island, New York where he developed much of his rap talent. The nephew of R&B star Ruth Brown, Rakim became involved in the New York hip hop scene at a young age. He became a member of The Nation of Gods and Earths, taking on the name Rakim, in 1984.
- William Michael Griffin Jr., better known by his stage name Rakim, is an American rapper, one half of the hip-hop duo "Eric.B & Rakim".
- Rakim war ein saldaeanischer Soldat in Lans Trupp während des Aiel-Krieges.
- Raki m (pronounced Rah-KIM) (born William Michael Griffin Jr. January 28, 1968 in Queens New York) is an American rapper and pioneer of the musical genre of hip hop, he is consistently mentioned as one of the most influential and talented MCs of all time because of its exceptional flow and complex lyrical craftsmanship (and top among the most influential rapper) in hip-hop history has revolutionized the hip-hop lyricism with his complex flow develop metaphors and fast delivery along with Eric B, he released a number of classic albums from 1987 and 1992 so far his most successful album is "The 18th Letter" was released in 1997 as his solo debut album Griffin is the nephew of American R & B singer and actress Ruth Brown, he grew up in Wyandanch New Yorkand became involved in the New York hip hop scene at a young age, Eric B took him to Marley Marl house to record "Eric B is President" When Griffin was fresh from high school and going to college but he chose to abandon higher education and instead chose to record with Eric B Leshaun When Griffin was 16 he joined the Nation of Gods and Earths (also known as 5 percent Nation) and changed its name to Rakim Allah [5] [edit] With Eric B 1986 Rakim began working with New York-based producer DJ Eric B duo - known as Eric B & Rakim - widely considered among the most influential and pioneering hip-hop groups, duo's first single, "Eric B Is President" (# 48 1986) b / w "My Melody" was a success and got the duo a contract with the newlystarted Island Records sub-label 4th & B'way duo's next single to smash "I Know You Got Soul" went early debate on the legality of unauthorized uncredited sampling when James Brown sued to prevent the duo use of a fragment of his music, their first full length album Paid in Full was released in 1987 and has since been hailed as one of hip-hop's seminal albums follow-up LP, Follow the Leader was released a year later and was also the fans and critics duo recorded two albums, Let The Rhythm Hit 'Em and Do Sweat The Technique before they parted ways in late 1992 because of legal wrangling, royalties and his contract with both his record label and with Eric B, Rakim did not release a solo album until five years later After sharing med Eric B, Rakim signed with his friend at the time DeShamus "Q = BOB" Sallis of Q = BOB Records to begin his solo career, however, the label folded shortly thereafter, he eventually returned in 1997 with the 18th Letters that include collaborations with DJ Premier and Pete Rock, which was released in two versions, one of which included an Eric B & Rakim greatest hits disc titled The Book of Life The critical reception of the disc was positive and there was gold in 1999 Rakim released The Master , which received a positive response both Rakim was signed to Dr. Dre's Aftermath Entertainment record label in 2000 for work on an album tentatively called Oh My God The album has undergone many changes in artistic director and staff and was Delayed several times during the work on the disc Rakimguest appearances on numerous Aftermath project with the hit single "Addictive" by Truth harms Dr. Dre-produced "The Watcher Part 2" by Jay-Z and Eminem's 8 Mile Soundtrack, however, Rakim left the label in 2003 and Oh My God was shelved indefinitely due to creative differences with Dre Rakim signed with DreamWorks Records shortly thereafter, but the label closed its doors shortly after that Rakim also made cameos in the Juelz Santana video "Mic Check" by Timbaland & Magoo video "Cop that disc," and Busta Rhymes video "New York Shit "Eric B, Rakim classic album Paid In Full was named the greatest hip hop album of all time by MTV Rakim was angelic gras in a lawsuit with reggaeton performer RKM (formerly Rakim) over the use of the name" Rakim "Rakim won the right to nameet Rakim recently appeared in an All-Pro Football 2K8 commercial The Seventh Seal Rakim long anticipaited album was released November 17, 2009 The first single from the album "Holy Are You" was released through his MySpace page July 14, 2009 and was made available on iTunes 28 July, a second song "Walk These Streets" ft. Maino was released in October Rakim has been active in his recording with several national tours and special events Rakim recent Knitting Factory in New York as the last Hip-Hop Artist off the club's historic stage, after 25 years of underground performances
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