I always wanted to kind of make the listener feel like it was them that I was talking about, or to the point that I could say the rhyme, and feel like it's them saying it.
RakimEvery time someone come out with an album don't change the whole style up but don't do what they are expecting. Surprise them.
RakimI think it's a combination of my peoples that I grew up under, places that I hung out is what contributed to where I'm at now.
Rakim