New York Hip Hop legend Rakim announces his first project in 15 years, in the form of his self-produced album, G.O.Ds NETWORK REB7RTH, released on the 26th of July
‘The God Emcee’, Rakim returns with his first official single, ‘Be Ill’, and project in 15 years, showing the world his ‘G.O.D.’ status extends to more than just lyricism.
Alongside, Eric B and as a solo artist, Rakim has released seven studio albums. Now, along with releasing his new single ‘Be Ill‘, featuring Kurupt and Masta Killa, Rakim has also announced his new project, ‘G.O.Ds NETWORK REB7RTH‘, will be released on the 26th of July. ‘G.O.D.’s Network (Reb7rth)’ is also the first project that Rakim himself entirely produces.
With ‘Be Ill’, Rakim holds down vocals, production, and cuts, and he is joined by Dogg Pound and Wu-Tang contemporaries Kurupt and Masta Killa. ‘Be Ill’ is now available at all DSP’s. The video provides the viewer with a golden-era-esque time capsule for when all you needed to showcase your skills were two turntables and a microphone. Rakim, Kurupt, and Masta Killa all shine in their very unique ways throughout the Rakim-produced soundscape, it serves as a further reminder that it was Rakim’s production that brought to life previous classics such as ‘Juice (Know The Ledge)’, ‘Don’t Sweat The Technique’, ‘Paid In Full’, and so many others.
‘G.O.Ds NETWORK REB7RTH’ will feature collaborations with Nipsey Hussle, DMX, B.G., Method Man, Prodigy, 38 Spesh, Kurupt, Masta Killa, Skyzoo, Kool G Rap, Joell Ortiz, KXNG Crooked, Planet Asia and more.
Rakim fans worldwide can rejoice that ‘G.O.Ds NETWORK REB7RTH’ will be released in all formats; including Digital, CD, Cassette, and 12” and 7” Vinyl courtesy of Holy Toledo Productions/Compound Interest Entertainment/RRC Music and 1332 Records.
While the world enjoys the first new Rakim single, and eagerly awaits the release date for his new project, fans can catch him performing live throughout the U.S. until the end of the year in support of ‘G.O.Ds NETWORK REB7RTH’. In addition, to debuting new material, Rakim will also be performing all of the classics from his beloved catalog.
Rakim x Kurupt x Masta Killa – BE ILL via iTunes/Spotify
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