Rakim Rap history with a legend, Red Bull Music Academy

Hiphop s golden age began in 1986, the day Rakim stepped to a microphone to record Eric B Is President. Only 18 years old, Rakim had a smooth, effortless flow that brought a cool melodicism and high intelligence to the rap game. In this talk at the 2013 Red Bull Music Academy in New York, Rakim discussed living in the moment, the 80s, and the various challenges of the music industry.