Rakim je považován za jednoho z nejvlivnějších umělců hip-hopu. Jeho osobitý lyrický styl, který bývá přirovnáván k jazzovému velikánovi Theloniousu Monkovi, inspiroval celou řadu špičkových hudebníků. Rakimovo mistrovské podání a inovativní přístup k rapu definovaly novou éru v žánru a jeho vliv je dodnes patrný v tvorbě mnoha současných interpretů. Jeho práce nadále rezonuje a formuje moderní hip-hopovou kulturu.
Exploring the artistic depth of Hip-Hop, this writing guide from renowned musician Rakim offers insights into the craft of lyricism. Following Kendrick Lamar's Pulitzer Prize, Rakim shares his expertise, emphasizing the creative process and lyrical storytelling. It serves as a valuable resource for aspiring artists looking to elevate their writing and understand the nuances of the genre through the lens of one of its most celebrated figures.
When Rakim exploded on the music scene, he was hailed for his artistic style, adding layers, complexity, depth, musicality, and soul to rap. Calm on the mic, his words combine in a frenzy of sound, using complicated patterns based on multisyllabic rhymes and internal rhythms. This book, both a memoir and a guide on creativity, offers insight into how Rakim thinks about words, music, writing, and rhyming as it teaches writers of all levels how to hone their craft. -- adapted from jacket