Rakim - The Seventh Seal - 07. Holy Are You

The God MC, Rakim, Finally shows off a song from his long awaited album, The Seventh Seal.
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Rakim (pronounced Rah-KIM) (full name Rakim Allah, born William Michael Griffin Jr. on January 28, 1968 in Wyandanch, Long Island, New York) is an American rapper and pioneer of the musical genre of hip hop, known as one half of the duo Eric B. & Rakim. Rakim is often referenced as one of the most influential and skilled MCs of all time.

Eric B. & Rakim broke up in 1992 after releasing three more albums: Follow The Leader, Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em and Don't Sweat The Technique. All four of the duo's albums are now considered hip hop standards. Due to legal wrangling over royalties and his contracts with both his record label and with Eric B, Rakim did not release a solo album for another five years. He signed with his good friend at the time DeShamus "Q=BOB" Sallis of Q=BOB Records but the label folded shortly afterward. He then returned in 1997 with The 18th Letter, which included collaborations with DJ Premier and Pete Rock; released in two versions, one of which included an Eric B. & Rakim greatest hits disc titled The Book of Life. The critical reception of the album was positive, and it was certified gold. In 1999, Rakim released The Master, which received very good reviews as well.

Rakim was signed to Dr. Dre's Aftermath Entertainment record label in 2000, for work on an album tentatively titled Oh, My God. The album underwent numerous changes in artistic direction and personnel and was delayed several times. While working on the album, Rakim made guest appearances on numerous Aftermath projects, including the hit single "Addictive" by Truth Hurts, the Dr. Dre-produced "The Watcher Part 2" by Jay-Z, and Eminem's 8 Mile soundtrack. However, Rakim left the label in 2003 and Oh, My God was indefinitely shelved, a result of creative differences with Dre. Rakim signed with DreamWorks Records shortly afterward, but the label closed its doors shortly after that.

Rakim also made cameos in the Juelz Santana video "Mic Check," the Timbaland & Magoo video "Cop that Disc," and the Busta Rhymes video "New York Shit." Eric B. and Rakim's classic album Paid In Full was named the greatest hip-hop album of all time by MTV. Rakim was engaged in a lawsuit with reggaeton performer R.K.M (formerly Rakim) over the use of the name "Rakim". Rakim won the rights to the name. Recently, Rakim was featured in an All-Pro Football 2K8 commercial.

The Seventh Seal, Rakim's long-anticipaited album, has had speculative release dates suggested but is confirmed to be released in Fall 2009. The first single off the album, Holy Are You, will be available on iTunes July 28th. But was released through his MySpace page on July 14, 2009. Rakim has been active during its recording with several national tours and special events. Rakim recently closed the Knitting Factory in NYC as the last Hip-Hop performer to walk off the historic club's stage after 25 years of underground performances.

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[SolidSnakeRules]

@WeezyDrakeYoungMoney The comparisons are only legit in your opinion, as it's just your opinion that Wayne is a top 10 rapper of all time. As a Lil Wayne fan, you begin with zero credibility, so if I'd lost all of mine, you still wouldn't be ahead. You're a kid who thinks quote mining is proof. I emphasize 'kid.'

[jhnevans751]

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[kmuhammadofluv4self]

@ CAPTAINKUBLA, RAKIM IS SURELY SAYING THAT HE IS GOD, BUT HE IS ALSO SAYING THAT EACH AND EVERY MAN AND WOMAN IS GOD. THERE IS NO GOD BUT YOU.

[kmuhammadofluv4self]

HOW DARE ANYONE COMPARE ANY MC BUT KOOL G RAP TO RAKIM ALLAH.

[yazhirs]

Every knee will bow to JESUS.

[CaptainKubla]

Just to make sure people understand.....Rakim is not in any way, shape or form saying that he is God you fucking muppets.....He is 'Fronting'....Its just a Hip Hop thing. Which you might one day be able to understand. If you weren't so mutherfucking wack.

Word up. *Now, where is that Red Cod Piece*

Hehehe.

[hhhh6ful]

@Matt18286 & @tennisdude2834 There is 1/ONE God! Whether we (individually) call him (it) Allah, Jesus, Ras Tafari, Zoroaster or anything else, only one supreme being exists. Tennisdude, Y-E-S, Rakim is very religious. Go back to the beginning to peep all the 5%er knowledge.

[split876]

all these frackin book things are advertising .. . ra aint gonna see a dime from it . . i have that book . . and it aint dope at all . . its str8 up like 84983893893 emcees who each drop 6 words a piece i swear. RAP thats how to rap.

[21makinmoves]

Rakim is the best M.C. hands down. He consistently proves it over the decades. Peace God All Praises due to Allah.

[crisdigi]

word!!!