Hip-hop legend Rakim teamed up with Kurupt and Masta Killa for a rare East Coast-West Coast cross-regional masterclass single “A Different Kind”. The track is the lead single and video from their upcoming collaborative album The Godbody, arriving September 18, 2026.
The release marks Rakim’s first solo, self-produced track in 15 years, offering fans a new chapter from one of hip-hop’s most influential lyricists. Produced by Rakim and Nick Wiz, The Godbody will also feature guests Snoop Dogg, Ghostface Killah, Raekwon, KRS-One and more, blending Wu-Tang and DPG legacies.
Earlier this year, Rakim’s landmark debut album Paid in Full was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. The “A Different Kind” video is out now and is being billed as a masterclass in lyricism bridging New York, California and Wu-Tang eras.
