Rakim returns on Friday (July 26) with GOD’s Network – REB7RTH , his first album since 2009’s The Seventh Seal , but his main role on the album may even be Shocking the loyal listeners.
Although God MC provided vocals (verses and/or choruses) on six of the project’s seven songs, his primary role on the project was not as a rapper, but as a producer. He also provided scratches.
“I’ve always had a passion for making beats,” Ra told Grammy.com. “But I’m confident in my work now. I got the chance to make this album and I took it.
GOD’s Network — REB7rth features a host of guest artists including Kurupt, Masta Killa, Method Man and BG.
Nipsey Hussle, Fred the Godson and Prodigy all have rhymes, while DMX comes in as a prayer. Markov explains that all sounds are “in my hiding place or owned by me.”
Check out the album below.
In other Rakim news, he recently responded to Will Smith’s admission that Will was “trying to sound like” the fully-paid idol on the hit song “Summertime,” asking for a collaboration.
Smith admitted as much while chatting with the legendary rapper backstage during CBS’ Grammy Salute 50 Years of Hip Hop special last year.
“I definitely wanted to sound like you on ‘Summertime,'” he told Rakim. “Because I screamed all night and I couldn’t hit that ‘carefree’ high note. And [the producer] Just like, ‘Yo, give me Rakeem’s shit.
After Smith reposted the video on Instagram on Tuesday (July 23) to commemorate the 33rd anniversary of his and DJ Jazzy Jeff’s album Homebase, Rakeem took to the comments section to make an exciting request.
He wrote: “Peace Will!! Keep rocking bro, it’s time for SUMMERTIME PT 2, come with me! Haha.
While Smith has yet to respond, many of his followers agreed with the idea, with one writing: “yesssss @willsmith and @djjazzyjeff please make this happen!!!”
