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50 Cent Pays Homage To Rakim With Instagram Post

50 Cent Pays Homage To Rakim With Instagram Post

50 Cent is known for his strong and viral opinions on just about everything that goes down in the culture. From promoting his successful television shows to receiving much backlash for some of his more insensitive perspectives, Fif will use his platform to always keep things how he sees fit.          …

Rakim Calls Eminem A Lyrical “Beast”

Rakim Calls Eminem A Lyrical “Beast”

It may come as no surprise that Eminem holds many lyricists in high regard, especially those that came before him. While many consider Em as one of the greatest to rap, there’s one rapper who’s opinion should really count. In a recent interview with Shade 45, Rakim called Eminem a “beast behind the mic.” When…

#WAXONLY: Discover Classic Samples Used On Rakim’s Debut Album ‘The 18th Letter’

#WAXONLY: Discover Classic Samples Used On Rakim’s Debut Album ‘The 18th Letter’

photo credit: Power 106 Vin Rican is dropping another gem on you for the latest installment of the throwback vinyl series Wax Only. This week, Rakim’s The 18th Letter gets the sample spotlight as we celebrate the New York native’s 51st birthday. Rakim’s debut solo album was released back on November 4th, 1998, following a…

30 Years Ago Today: Eric B & Rakim Release “Follow The Leader”

30 Years Ago Today: Eric B & Rakim Release “Follow The Leader”

30 years ago today, the dynamic duo of Eric B & Rakim released their sophomore album, Follow the Leader. Having just come off of an undoubtable classic with their debut, Paid in Full, Follow the Leader showed that they were capable of cementing themselves at the top of hip hop prominence, while also showing growth…

Rakim Premieres New Music In ‘Luke Cage’ Season 2

Rakim Premieres New Music In ‘Luke Cage’ Season 2

Marvel’s Luke Cage has new music for its season 2 premiere and New York legend, Rakim has landed on the soundtrack. Rakim’s new single for the soundtrack is called, “King’s Paradise.” The song pays homage to the greats who are native to Harlem. Artists such as Louis Armstrong, Lena Horne, and Malcolm X, to name…

Today In Hip Hop History: 30 Years Ago, EPMD Dropped ‘Strictly Business’

Today In Hip Hop History: 30 Years Ago, EPMD Dropped ‘Strictly Business’

In 1987, EPMD dropped their groundbreaking record, “It’s My Thing/You’re A Customer” on Fresh/Sleeping Bag Records. Although the song was overlooked when it was released, it did make an impact the following summer when both songs made it on the ten-track, Strictly Business. The heavily sampled album featured a loop of The Whole Darn Family’s…

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