Rakim
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Rakim
Summary
Rakim is a human[1]. He was born in New York City[2]. He was born on January 28, 1968[3]. He worked as a rapper[4], songwriter[5], record producer[6], manufacturer[7], and poet[8]. He ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,642 views/month, #5,663 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in New York City[2], Rakim…
- Rakim was born on January 28, 1968[3].
- Rakim held citizenship in United States[10].
- Rakim's professions included rapper[4].
- Rakim worked as a songwriter[5].
- Rakim worked as a record producer[6].
- Rakim worked as a manufacturer[7].
- Rakim worked as a poet[8].
- Rakim's professions included singer[11].
- Rakim's field of work was music[12].
- Rakim's field of work was rapping[13].
- Rakim's field of work was musical profession[14].
- Rakim's field of work was music industry[15].
- Rakim was a member of Eric B. & Rakim[16].
- Rakim's religion is recorded as Islam[17].
- Rakim is recorded as male[18].
- Rakim's instance of is recorded as human[19].
- Rakim's genre is hip-hop[20].
- Rakim's genre is East Coast hip-hop[21].
- Rakim's genre is conscious hip-hop[22].
- Rakim's genre is hardcore hip-hop[23].
- Rakim's genre is jazz rap[24].
- Rakim's genre is political hip-hop[25].
- Rakim's record label is recorded as Aftermath Entertainment[26].
- Rakim's record label is recorded as Island Records[27].
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1968-01-28[30]
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Genre(s): east coast hip hop, hip hop[31]
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Community tags: east coast hip hop, hip hop, server name[32]
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MusicBrainz ID: 2792b097-0b1d-4c50-97f6-f7f097f86438[33]
Body
Origins and Family
Rakim's place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on January 28, 1968[3].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include rapper[4], songwriter[5], record producer[6], manufacturer[7], poet[8], and singer[11]. Fields of work include music[12], a type of arts[34]; rapping[13], a singing style[35], founded in 1970[36]; musical profession[14]; and music industry[15], a type of industry[37].
Personal Life
Rakim's religion is recorded as Islam[17].
Why It Matters
Rakim ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,642 views/month, #5,663 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
He has been cited as an influence by Nas[40], a rapper[41], b. 1973[42], of United States[43]; No I.D.[44], a record producer[45], b. 1971[46], of United States[47], awarded the Grammy Awards[48]; and Philip Daniel Bolden[49], an actor[50], b. 1995[51], of United States[52].
FAQs
Where was Rakim born?
Rakim's place of birth was New York City[2].
What did Rakim do for work?
Rakim worked as rapper[4], songwriter[5], record producer[6], manufacturer[7], and poet[8].
Who did Rakim influence?
Rakim has been cited as an influence by Nas[40], No I.D.[44], and Philip Daniel Bolden[49].