Hell yes.

Rakim stands out as one of the original and most fierce MC's (along with Chuck D). He's got that voice and that scowling face plus the flow to move the crowd.

For all the young hip hop fans..Do not go any longer with out listening to:

1. Paid in Full
2. Move the Crowd.
3. Microphone Fiend
4. Don't Sweat the Technique
5. Know the Ledge
6. Follow the Leader
7. Eric B. for President
8. My Melody

Public Enemy is required listening as well.