Rakim Ends 15-Year Album Drought With "G.O.Ds NETWORK - REB7RTH"

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The rapper and producer delivers posse cut after posse cut.

Even though New York City multi-talent Rakim does not command the same presence as he once did in the 90s, getting a new album from him is something we will never turn down. Back in May, Tha God MC announced the end of his decade-and-a-half long drought on social media, "July 26th - “Rebirth” Rakim new album Produced by Tha God Mc himself…. #Rakim #MasterKilla #GOTTi MY GOD……". Following that exciting reveal, Rakim would deliver the lead single for G.O.Ds NETWORK - REB7RTH, "BE ILL", alongside Kurupt and Masta Killa.

While the track was spectacular on its first few listens, it might be even better now that it is the tape's opener. It's a celebratory moment for Rakim as he certainly has achieved his dreams of being "ill" and "real" now that he is over 30 years deep into his career. There are loads of winning performances from the main attraction, but his guests are holding their own, too. Speaking of which, Rakim was able to score posthumous verses from Nipsey Hussle and DMX, as well as others from Snoop Dogg, B.G., 38 Spesh and more. Wrapping up this seven-track project with a tight bow are the head-nodding instrumentals. Each one presents a feeling of wonder and awe, making it clear that Rakim's got plenty left to go.

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G.O.Ds NETWORK - REB7RTH- Rakim

G.O.Ds NETWORK - REB7RTH Tracklist:

  1. BE ILL with Kurupt, Masta Killa
  2. NOW IS THE TIME with B.G., Hus KingPin, Compton Menace
  3. LOVE IS THE MESSAGE with Nipsey Hussle, Planet Asia, Louis King, Snoop Dogg, Sally Green, Kobe Honeycutt
  4. GOD'S PLAYGROUND with 38 Spesh, DMX, Fred the Godson, Skyzoo
  5. PENDULUM SWING with KXNG Crooked, Canibus, La The Darkman, Chino XL
  6. INTERNATIONAL with Kool G Rap, Joell Ortiz, Tristate
  7. SIGN OF SE7EN with Prodigy, X-Raided, Method Man, Big Twins

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Zachary Horvath
Zachary Horvath is one of the Music Freelance News Writers at HotNewHipHop and has held that title since August 2023. Prior to this position, he held another freelance gig covering local high school football, girls and boys varsity basketball, in addition to recapping Cleveland Cavaliers games remotely. He's taken the previous experience and used it to become a jack of all trades at HotNewHipHop. Zach has thoroughly enjoyed tackling some of the trending topics in sports, with a larger focus on hip-hop and pop culture. Some of those include Bronny James's draft stock, a multitude of angles swirling around the Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef, as well as Diddy's arrest and lawsuits. Separate from the headlines that everyone wants to hear about, he was fortunate enough to help spread Zaytoven's current thoughts at the time around mid-December in 2023. Even though being able to give his expertise on these stories is fulfilling, being able to share his passion for releases trumps that ever so slightly. Having the chance to express his excitement indirectly about what he thinks our readers should be checking out/revisiting grows his passion for writing that much more.
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