Rakim is back with BE ILL, a new track alongside Kurupt and Masta Killa. But do legends really ever leave? Rakim’s upcoming album, G.O.Ds NETWORK – REB7RTH, is out 26th July (that’s tomorrow!) (And if you wanna know the samples on BE ILL, WhoSampled has you covered.)
Update: Yep, we read it wrong. Madlib’s long-snouted alter-ego will not be joining forces with Eric B & Rakim for their comeback album next year. So we’ve compiled a Spotify mix to save face.
The God MC Rakim talks to the Red Bull Music Academy about his early days, his most famous lyrics and whether he believes he’s the GOAT.
Happy birthday to The God Emcee, Rakim! Today is the 45th birthday of William Michael Griffin Jr., better known by his stage name Rakim. Arguably one of the greatest emcees to ever rock the mic, his years with Eric B. gave us classic albums such as their critically acclaimed debut Paid in Full and the follow up Follow The Leader. It would be another …