Every time I sit down and write I got to put something conscious in there. It's like I got a job now. They say that for those that know you got to deal in equality. If you know and you don't speak on it and don't apply it, it's like you're the worst hypocrite. I feel I got a job to do, being that I study so much and I believe in Allah like I do, I feel like I got to spread the word.
RakimA lot of reasons I didn't do records with people is because I never wanted their light to reflect on me.
RakimI loved the hood and still love the hood but I had to realize like Ra you a rapper now you're in the public eye.
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