The duo were described by journalist Tom Terrell of NPR as the most influential DJMC combo in contemporary pop music period, 14 while the editors of ranked them as No. Rakim was initially introduced to the Nation of Islam in 1986, and later joined The Nation of Gods and Earths (also known as the 5 Percent Nation), and adopted the name Rakim Allah. Rakim, then known as Kid Wizard in 1985, made his first recordings live at Wyandanch High School. brought him to Marley Marl s house to record Eric B. He grew up in Wyandanch, New York on Long Island, and became involved in the New York City hip hop scene when he was sixteen years old.Įric B. In 2012, The Source ranked him 1 on their list of the Top 50 Lyricists of All Time. Rakim, who in 2011 were nominated for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Rakim, he is widely regarded as one of the most influential and most skilled MCs of all time.
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