Rakim has announced his return with The network of GOD (Reb7rth), the pioneering MC's first new album in 15 years. The project arrives in full on July 26, but Kurupt and Masta Killa's collaboration, “Be Ill,” is available now. stream it below.
Entirely produced by Rakim himself, the seven-track release is packed with features, including posthumous appearances from DMX, Prodigy and Nipsey Hussle. Other contributors include legends such as Kool G Rap, Method Man and Snoop Dogg. Check out the full tracklist below.
“I feel like the battery in my back has been revitalized,” Rakim said in a statement. “Having the ability to showcase my talents behind the boards along with the elite lyricism that the world already knows and gives me endless praise along with some of the best talents to ever do it is truly a blessing and for that I am honored.” ”.
“Be Ill” features a boom bap beat with Rakim testing out his own vocals for the chorus, and each rapper shows that it's possible to age gracefully by fulfilling the promise of a dreamy old-school hip-hop collaboration.
The network of GOD (Reb7rth) It follows Rakim's 2009 solo album, The seventh seal. See where Eric B. & Rakim are Paid and its classic title track made our lists of the best hip-hop albums and the best hip-hop songs of all time.
The network of GOD (Reb7rth) Artwork:
The network of GOD (Reb7rth) Songs list:
01. Be Ill (feat. Kurupt and Masta Killa)
02. Now is the time (feat. BG, Hus Kingpin and Compton Menace)
03. Love Is the Message (with Nipsey Hussle, Snoop Dogg, Planet Asia, Louis King, Sally Green, Kobe Honeycutt and The LA Grand Choir)
04. God's Playground (featuring 38 Spesh, Skyzoo, Fred The Godson and DMX)
05. Pendulum Swing (feat. KXNG Crooked, Canibus, LA The Darkman and Chino XL)
06. International (with Kool G Rap, Joell Ortiz and Tristate)
07. Sign of Se7en (feat. Prodigy, Method Man, X-Raided and Big Twins)
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