Rakim has announced his first new full-length in nearly 15 years. Work, GOD's Network (Reb7rth)2009 follows The Seventh Seal, and will be released on July 26. Leading off the project is a new song featuring Kurupt and Masta Killa called “Be Ill.” Check out the track's new music video below (via Rolling rock).
Rakim, the Long Island rapper known for his iconic albums with DJ and producer Eric B., has taken over his own production for GOD's Network (Reb7rth). The project features guest spots from Snoop Dogg, Method Man, Kool G Rap, 38 Spesh, Joell Ortiz, BG and more. Notably, there are also several later artists on the project, namely Nipsey Hussle, DMX, Fred the Godson and Mobb Deep's Prodigy.
Read about Eric B. & Rakim's Paid in full and I followed the leader in Pitchfork's “The 200 Best Albums of the 1980s” feature.
GOD's Network (Reb7rth):
01 Rakim / Kurupt / Masta Killa: “Be Ill”
02 Rakim / BG / Hus KingPin: “Now Is the Time” [ft. Compton Menace]
03 Rakim / Nipsey Hussle / Planet Asia: “Love Is the Message” [ft. Louis King, Snoop Dogg, Sally Green and Kobe Honeycutt & The L.A. Grand Choir]
04 Rakim / 38 Spesh / DMX: “God's Playground [ft. Fred the Godson and Skyzoo]
05 Rakim / Kxng Crooked / Canibus: “Pendulum Swing” [ft. La the Darkman and Chino XL]
06 Rakim / Kool G Rap / Joell Ortiz: “International” [ft. Tristate]
07 Rakim / Prodigy / X-Raided: “Sign of Se7en” [ft. Method Man and Big Twins]
