KRS a close 2nd?? He has sounded outdated the last 15 yrs. That song with Kanye, Ra and Nas...he sounded horrible. Most people 30 and under like him the least from the Golden Era MCs. He'll bring it here and there but he sounds the worst of the Golden Era

I agree with you on Rakim sounding disconnected but his timing is still sharp just not as sharp as the past. And it still sounds like it comes easy to him. Lyrics and rhyme patterns are still sharp.

G Rap was doing his thing appealing to the times but mainly because of his subject matter but times have moved away from gangsta sh!t and seems disconnected the last few yrs and albums.

Like U said Slick just doesn't seem to want make any music but when he does he is great.

Kane still got that spit but he hasn't really sounded comfortable with his style he's had for the past 15 yrs. He's hit or miss with the lyrics but when he hits it's damaging.

Motivation is always the key for them. Need to get with the right producer(s)