text: Numutkeun "The Guardian", “sababaraha jalma boga pamadegan yén Ali téh minangka "rapper" munggaran.” Taun 1963, Ali medalkeun albeum wirahma kecap carita ti Rékaman Columbia nu judulna, "I Am the Greatest" sarta di taun 1964 Ali ngarékam vérsi "cover" tina kawih "rhytm and blues" “"Stand by Me".” "I Am the Greatest" kajual 500.000 kopi sarta geus dianggap minangka conto awal tina musik rap jeung panglulugu