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Because it samples Grace Jones' "Slave to the Rhythm", I would have to go with "Bonita Applebum" (UK Remix). OK, maybe there are better ATCQ efforts but the vib
by chiefalchemist 3y ago
Because it samples Grace Jones' "Slave to the Rhythm", I would have to go with "Bonita Applebum" (UK Remix). OK, maybe there are better ATCQ efforts but the vibe, sample and length (9+ minutes) make it a gem.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXeJA5plkD8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXeJA5plkD8
p.s. While there are so many memorable Rakim tracks and lyrics, I always like to point out the overlooked "What's on Your Mind". It's fookin' poetic genius. The images so vivid.
The line about Liz Claiborne...you can smell it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWlm2E4fb7E https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWlm2E4fb7E
Edit: Video w/ lyrics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3ENkIho8m4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3ENkIho8m4