Rakim and Massive Ghost launch their new collaboration challenge, ‘The Re-Up’.
“Let’s be clear, hip-hop died once more / Half of my income might go to Rakim” –Kendrick Lamar on Clipse’s “Chains & Whips”
Hip-hop historical past is reborn, as Rakim, extensively thought to be The God MC and some of the influential lyricists of all time, returns with ‘The Re-Up’.
The challenge was setup by the highly effective first single and video, “Not To Be Outlined”, which is now nearing seven million views.
“Not To Be Outlined” options Detroit-based, international hip-hop artist Lazarus (who can also be a board licensed doctor, and featured within the U.S. Library of Congress for being the primary artist to premiere a music from outer area—test your googles).
Rakim can also be a current recipient of the Peabody Medal (the primary ever rapper to obtain the distinguished award) which he graciously accepted as graduation speaker for the 2025 Peabody conservatory commencement ceremonies at Johns Hopkins College (the place Ra additionally obtained an honorary diploma), for an artist who has seemingly finished all of it,
‘The Re‑Up’, additionally encompasses a model new Rakim solo single, “I’m Good”, which is produced by Massive Ghost.
‘The Re‑Up’ is now out there throughout all digital streaming platforms, with bodily editions—together with vinyl, CDs, and cassettes—out there now at 1332Records.com
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