I Know

Rakim

About I Know

"I Know You Got Soul" is a song recorded by Eric B. & Rakim in 1987. A commercial and artistic success, it was ranked by Rolling Stone #23 on their list of Top 50 hip-hop songs, and #396 on their list of 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.


Year:
1999
4:07
110 
#2

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Aye yo, who's the most explosive one yet? 
The a roundest one left 
Who flows express to them rhythm drum set ain't done yet? 
Flow like a trumpet to your eardrum are deaf 
Who pose a threat? 
Yo, who's more ferocious, none yet 
To the night damn set mic trends and life ends 
In sight, I see the whole world through a tight lens 
Rhymes I write wins and kept a white Benz 
Spend G's like hundreds and hundreds like tens 
I get paid, Black, but laid back with mild manners 
When I flip it's the opposite of dark Bruce Banner 
Out the lab with soul and melodies in your ear 
And just when it all seem clear I disappear 
All you gotta do is holler 
Reappear like vol,la the street scholar 
I'm 40 deep like Ali Baba 
Give the mamas something to talk about in the beauty parlor 
Keep it hot like lava, yeah 
It's Rakim Allah 
  
[Chorus] 
I know you find it hard to believe that 
I am the genie of the mic an 
I can do anything you wish but 
Right now I'm commanding you to dance 
  
Ready to dance y'all, my magic carpet's the dance floor 
Last chance y'all even if you can't ball 
What part don't you understand? Your wish is my command 
And I'm a rock a jam by popular demand 
You gone love this, it's marvelous, baby 
It gotta thug's twist,it start to get crazy 
It's off the meat rack, can't keep my peeps back 
Speak raps and I freak tracks for these cats 
I got a fetish for puttin' together words and letters 
It ain't all about the cheddars and y'all know where my head is 
Ghetto scriptures for my little brothers and sisters 
And still get vicious for the thugs and the Misses 
What I don't do is talk about the same old thing 
When I come through, I drop it, and they gone swing 
I bring the ladies joy until they make crazy noise 
'cause the beat's bangin', I'm born to blaze, baby boy 
  
[Chorus] 
  
The editor,forever more the predator, I said it all 
I spread a war, like never before 
Spit lead at yours like a ghetto braud raw at a? 
She'll never pause 
With raw metaphors, I set it off 
But I just begun the best is yet to come 
Blessed with a majestic tongue since I was young 
But I was stressed for funds and obsessed with guns 
Test the one, let Allah protect your son 
Cause something musical magician, the ageiathic author 
The microphone magician when I have a magic marker, a mentor 
You can explore, every sentence is a tour 
The inventor is more than adventure 
You'll be blown away, and a zone? 
It's so ill, I still grab the microphone and say 
One of my own displays like I'm known to blaze 
And I bet rhyme pays until I'm old and gray 
  
[Chorus: x4]

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Rakim

William Michael Griffin Jr. (born January 28, 1968), known by his stage name Rakim, is an American rapper. One half of golden age hip hop duo Eric B. & Rakim, he is widely regarded as one of the most influential and most skilled MCs of all time. more »

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Written by: WILLIAM GRIFFIN, DAVID ROBERT HINDS, BENNY LATIMORE

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"I Know" is a song by the American hip hop duo Eric B. & Rakim. The duo was formed in Long Island, New York, in 1986 and was composed of DJ Eric B. and rapper Rakim.
Song Release
"I Know" was released in 1990 as part of their third studio album "Let The Rhythm Hit 'Em."
Album Success
The album "Let The Rhythm Hit 'Em" made it into the Top 10 on Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
Genre Classification
The song is classified as hip hop and was popular during the Golden Age of Hip Hop, a period that occurred from the mid-1980s to the mid-1990s.
Rakim's Legacy
Rakim is widely regarded as one of the most influential and skilled MCs of all time. His lyricism and complex rhyme schemes paved the way for future rappers, influencing artists such as Nas and Jay-Z.
Eric B's Contribution
Eric B., as the DJ for the duo, was responsible for the song's beats. His work, along with other pioneering DJs of the era, helped to establish and evolve the sound of classic hip hop.
Music Video
"I Know" also has an official music video. Released in 1990, the video showcases Eric B. & Rakim performing the song in a street setting, reflecting the style of many hip hop videos of the time.
Lyrics Content
The song “I Know” emphasizes Rakim’s prowess as a lyricist. The lyrics highlight his confidence and assertiveness in the hip hop industry.
Sample Use
The song uses a sample from Bob James's "Look-Alike". The use of sampling as a production technique was popular in the early days of hip hop and is a significant aspect of the genre's aesthetic.
Song Recognition
While "I Know" may not be the most well-known Eric B. & Rakim track, it is celebrated by fans of the duo and is considered an essential part of their discography.

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