It’s a vital testament from a certified poet laureate of hip-hop. Even so, Rakim was still sharp as a tack, and The 18th Letter served as a showcase for the respected veteran’s evolution.

Lombard, also known as DIVINE, announced this week the launch of a new company, in partnership with RAKIM, one of hip-hop’s most influential emcees. The company is called Notes, a fintech ...

‘Follow The Leader’ picked up from where ‘Paid In Full’ left off, ensuring that Eric B & Rakim dominated hip-hop in the 80s. Produced and recorded at Power Play Studios in New York ...