And not just because he used the phrase "party people" in almost every song, but mostly for his invention of the poly-syllabic rhyme phrases.
So says NYMag in a review of a rap lyrics anthology: Straight Outta Comp 101
If you're into poly-syllabic rhyming and verses based on the Fibonacci Sequence then check out MC Paul Barman.
If you want Rakim north pole edition then you need to listen to Shad.