Rakim

Hip-hop doesn't embrace its legends the way rock does, which is why the Rolling Stones are on a never-ending world tour while Kurtis Blow is pressing up CD-Rs. Rakim 's status falls somewhere in the middle; though his commercial influence has gradually waned since his days revolutionizing rap's sound with Eric B., a new Rakim album is still very much a big deal. Read More

The first part of AllHipHop's exclusive interview with Kool G Rap , the legendary lyricist told fans about his new album, his new business ventures and cocaine use in the Juice Crew. In part two, journalist Gentle Jones delves deeper and talks to G-Rap about his near-deal with G-Unit, producing beats with Marley Marl and how he's more reality rap than gangster rap. Read More

No, it's not the sound guy waxing poetic about the classic quartet. Read More

Hip Hop is many things to many people depending on which side of the planet you rest your head. Read More

If the bards of 20th century hip-hop are ever immortalized in an anthology, there's a good chance that Rakim will sit atop that list. Read More

I seriously hate Australian weather sometimes. Read More

Dressed in black T-shirt, matching waistcoat, orange scarf and neat shades, K'Naan oozes confidence that has made him overcome challenges wherever he goes. Read More

Rakim's "The Seventh Seal" Beats out Jay-Z, Wale, and Janet Jackson SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 11/19/09 -- SMC Recordings (PINKSHEETS: SMCE), the indie label headquartered in San Francisco Bay Area, announced a huge week with the release of legendary rapper Rakim Allah's (of the platinum recording duo, Eric B. and Rakim) highly-anticipated album, "The Seventh Seal." It's been nearly a decade since Rakim last released a solo project and while most artists would fade into obscurity with such a long absence, Rakim has re-emerged stronger and better than ever. Read More

After revolutionizing the way that rappers rap with musical partner Eric B, Queens MC Rakim cemented his place in hip-hop history. Read More

After revolutionizing the way that rappers rap with musical partner Eric B, Queens MC Rakim cemented his place in hip-hop history. Read More