Man, this song was so cool back in the day. I remember when me and the boys used to breakdance to this song, or when I would hear this on the radio on a college radio station. Man, this song is so awesome, Miss back in the day, cuz this song was so hot!
i live in south africa and i remeber hearing this song on in living color in 1993, only the first 30secs of it, 19years later I finally found out what the song is called.. i feel like crying.. so many memories.. fucking awesome song
0 dislikes, thts how it shuld be, rakim 2 beast, im only 14 n i know bout rakim, 1 of my fav. rappers, none of tht comercial stuff, this is hip-hop, n how it shuld be.
Nas must have sampled Eric B sayin "Im in a New York state of mind" from this track for his song from illmatic - N.Y. State of mind, right? Im gonna say yes...
Folks gotta show some love to MC Lyte, for originally using the Al Green-sample for "Paper Thin"...must pay homage to HIP-HOP!
SonofSamhein 4 days ago
Man, this song was so cool back in the day. I remember when me and the boys used to breakdance to this song, or when I would hear this on the radio on a college radio station. Man, this song is so awesome, Miss back in the day, cuz this song was so hot!
jarbon5 1 week ago
Classic Hip Hop Love Song Eric B. MAHOGANY
NadiaNunn1 2 weeks ago
This is an old Al Green joint...but my man Ra ripped it!
joelsims98 2 weeks ago
NY STATE OF MIND!!!
xxyhhgg 4 weeks ago
Let there be another song this smooth in my lifetime....
laeleven 1 month ago
first time i heard this wen i wuz 15 bac in 02.
omegawicked1 2 months ago
i live in south africa and i remeber hearing this song on in living color in 1993, only the first 30secs of it, 19years later I finally found out what the song is called.. i feel like crying.. so many memories.. fucking awesome song
genin69 3 months ago in playlist YouTube Mix for Eric B. & Rakim
GREATS RAPPER OF ALL TIME.
MrTionce 3 months ago
love it!
juebaby09 3 months ago
DEFINITELY MY FAV TRACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
peteburlington 4 months ago
The greatest rapper of alltime
picklemeat100 4 months ago 2
Straight Butta
Coltrane5000 4 months ago
This cut HITS like a muthafucka in da trunk!!
raider101416 5 months ago
smooth as butta, rakim rocks
steelers2922 6 months ago
Styles P-Soul Child, i dont kno what to choose between rakim or his
bphi215 6 months ago
AMAZING
SuperEquence 6 months ago
truly one of the greatest hip hop love songs ever made
MrGodfatha 7 months ago
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Rakim the greatest rapper ever
picklemeat1 7 months ago
0 dislikes, thts how it shuld be, rakim 2 beast, im only 14 n i know bout rakim, 1 of my fav. rappers, none of tht comercial stuff, this is hip-hop, n how it shuld be.
THEMCLilLos 7 months ago
thats a sample from one of al greens older cuts
Hehaseyes4me 7 months ago
WHHAT THAT BASS IS SICK THOSE LYRICS STOP!!! THIS IS HIP HOP TRUE AND THRU
chidiva34 7 months ago 2
WHHAT THAT BASS IS SICK THOSE LYRICS STOP!!!
chidiva34 7 months ago
The most artistic beat ever made !
A true hip hop classic.
ReneFrom150 8 months ago
Classic...
nu2thgame 9 months ago
illest track ever madeee
nikkidice52392 10 months ago
Nas must have sampled Eric B sayin "Im in a New York state of mind" from this track for his song from illmatic - N.Y. State of mind, right? Im gonna say yes...
LeShiznit 10 months ago
@LeShiznit Yea he did.
southboy99 10 months ago
@LeShiznit yeah he did use that sample
paddys93 10 months ago
u know how far a kiss can go......fuck around n miss da show!!!! lol
carolinablueforlife 10 months ago 2
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One of the better put-together rap songs ever made. Not just an endless loop and bars.
Talk about an MC being in tune with the track. Well done. Never forgot this one.
nhollowayiii 11 months ago 2
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nhollowayiii 11 months ago
what the FUCK was Robin Thicke thinking with that "Mrs. Sexy "shit!!! I mean its close but it ain't no Cuban!!!
blkstarsapient 1 year ago 6
I remember when this tape first came out, one of my fav rakim tracks.....classic
cadillactoddd 1 year ago 10
drizzydrake718:same here my fav track
drizzydrake718 6 months ago
Some of the coldest ear candy from Rakim. He didn't even have to get nasty or X-rated with his lyrics. Very good post.
stoneycaldwell 1 year ago
"Her name was Mahogany twins name was Ebony/ I said my name is "Ra" & this is Eric B." You just can't find Lyrics like this anymore!!
"I can take a hint so I knew that she/ wanted my AGONY- AGONY- AGONY in her body!!" Classic shit Dawg!!!
DreMurf313 1 year ago 2
Best damn song ever. Real rap right here. CLASSIC!
Spaceman370 1 year ago
yea it's the stuff
HEvans13 1 year ago
CLASSIC LYRICS...WAY AHEAD OF THE GAME..WHAT'S EVEN CRZIER IS THAT SOME CATS DON'T KNOW THAT THIS JOKER IS LIKE 20 PLUS YEARS OLD...
KRIB1972 1 year ago
you know how far a kiss could go... oh, yeah. i know.
imperallady 1 year ago
love this song! brought back some good memories!
413lm 1 year ago
classic! Rakim made rhyming about love cool!
rwrite1 1 year ago
aint no muzic like this shit rite here....
MrThedonmega 1 year ago
you can't go wrong with the 18th letter
mrr3nls 1 year ago 2
Man me and my chik used to bob r head ta dis...lol...classic
Jay8941 1 year ago
Rakim!
joejacksun 1 year ago
Respond to this video... me and my friend had a stupid dance to this song back in chi-town. 1991-92
7LandoG 1 year ago
This is True Hip Hop
thecracken69247 1 year ago
EVERYBODY uses this beat...one of the best, EVER
monluv1214 1 year ago
Tru Classic
Lordlevee1 1 year ago
robin thicke is trying to ruin this track.
kenvsryu555 2 years ago
Viscious cut. Brings me back to high school!
dizzy911 2 years ago
this is my shit!!!!!
DaCityGent 2 years ago