dude i bought rakim cds when they were brand new, who are you to say who "experianced" music during its era. even ppl that didnt buiy it back then can understand the music by listenig to others. this girl i know is like your avg suburb white chic. she saw how into my music i get how a song could change my entire mood. she asked millions of questions and i feel she understands now what it was like when epmd was hot and others alike, she wasnt bumping it brand new. but she seen the feeling i get when it comes on becasue i can hear it as brand new still. experience is passed down, not only 1st hand