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Usually reserved to the shadows, Rakim has stepped back into the spotlight in a big way in recent years, a resurgence that culminated in the release of his new album, G.O.D.s NETWORK – REB7RTH ...
Produced by Scram Jones, the song's beat calls back to his classic single "Mighty Healthy" and Eric B & Rakim‘s influential ...
Jarrett brought in one of two targets for 18 yards and returned one kickoff for 19 yards in the Buccaneers' 29-7 preseason win over the Titans on Saturday night. Jarrett began his latest longshot bid ...
Eric B. And Rakim's Sophomore LP 'Follow The Leader' Dropped 37 Years Ago Eric B. And Rakim 'Follow The Leader' 37 ...
Rakim Lubin, a former college basketball player who spent a year with UConn, died Sunday. He was 28. His death was announced by the Prestige Memorial Funeral Home in his hometown of Gadsden, Ala.
Rakim's influenced some of the biggest names in rap: Jay Z, Nas, Eminem, Bun B, and literally hundreds of other super famous rappers. On Bullseye, Rakim kicks off Rap Month by looking back at his ...
Rakim has announced a new financial technology and AI-powered platform called Notes, which merges music, money and knowledge together.
Rakim on the Evolution of Hip-Hop, Appreciating Next Wave of MCs The legendary MC spoke to The Root about his partnership with Sprite and honoring the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop. By Noah A. McGee ...
Iconic hip-hop duo Eric B. (right) & Rakim in New York circa 1989 Getty Images “We kind of think different now, and being on the same page in the studio is real important,” he said.
Rakim Al-Jabbaar is the son of Big Al from the seminal rap crew Nemesis, a group out of Dallas. Al-Jabbaar released Freebird, his EP, and will play Trees on July 29.
“Like all of our music, when Rakim and I first sat down to write and record Follow the Leader, we took inspiration from our Jazz icons in creating its signature sound,” said Eric B. during an ...