Rakim
- Type: Rapper/MC
- Country: United States
- Born: 28 January 1968 in Wyandanch, New York, United States
- Active: 1985 - present
Biography
Rakim is an American rapper from Wyandanch, New York, born William Michael Griffin Jr. As one half of *Eric B. and Rakim* he reshaped hip hop lyricism on 'Paid in Full' and 'Follow the Leader' with internal rhymes, complex metaphors and a measured flow. His solo albums include 'The 18th Letter', 'The Master' and 'The Seventh Seal', and he is widely regarded as one of the greatest MCs in hip hop history.
Genres
Rakim Discography
- The 18th Letter (1997) - Album - rated 3.7/5
- The Master (1999) - Album - rated 3.38/5
- When I B on tha Mic / Flow Forever (1999) - Single - rated 3.66/5
- The Seventh Seal (2009) - Album - rated 2.51/5