Rakim ft: Fred the Godson, .38 Spesh, Skyzoo + DMX - GODS PLAYGROUND (Official Video)
Rakim returns with the 3rd official visual from his most recent release "GODS NETWORK (REB7RTH)" titled "GODS PLAYGROUND".
The track features an unreleased posthumous feature from NY legend Fred the Godson alongside an unreleased prayer from the world renowned DMX. "GODS PLAYGROUND" showcases Rakim on vocals, production and cuts alongside 2 other NY living legends in the making .38 Spesh and Skyzoo.
G.O.D.'S NETWORK (REB7RTH) is proof that Rakim is truly one of the most special artists we’ve known, not just in hip-hop, but all of music. You can tell he feels that level of praise when speaking about the genesis of the album. “Having the ability to showcase my talents behind the boards, coupled with the elite lyricism the world already knows and gives me infinite praise for, alongside some of the best talents to ever do it is truly a blessing and for that I am humbled,” Rakim declared.
Rakim is more than an official triple-threat as an artist, because he’s also showing off skills as a curator. On G.O.D.'S NETWORK (REB7RTH), Rakim enlists a who’s-who of top hip-hop talent, including the dearly departed Nipsey Hussle, Fred the Godson, DMX, and Prodigy (of Mobb Deep). Rakim also linked with many of his contemporaries, such as Snoop Dogg, Method Man, KXNG Crooked, and Kool G. Rap, among others.
The album’s first single, “Be Ill,” is the perfect introduction, as it pairs Rakim’s raw rhymes and head-nodding production with slick guest features from Kurupt and Masta Killa. Elsewhere, Rakim slows it down for the soulful “Love Is The Message,” which features Nipsey Hussle, Planet Asia, Louis King, Snoop Dogg, Sally Green, Kobe Honeycutt, and the LA Grand Choir. And then there’s the chest-thumping “International,” a straight-up slapper with hard-hitting rhymes from Kool G. Rap, Tristate, and Joell Ortiz.
For fans of hip-hop, and especially of Rakim’s storied discography, there is so much to love on G.O.D.'S NETWORK (REB7RTH). You can hear his hunger as an emcee and producer on every track, as well as his desire to collaborate with so many respected artists. Despite having decades in the game and many classics to his name, it feels like Rakim is just getting started.
G.O.D.'S NETWORK (REB7RTH) is available now through all major digital retailers and streaming platforms. Vinyl, cassettes and CDs can be purchased now for pre-order via RRC Music, with shipping set for 9.20.24. In addition, an alternate cover edition may be purchased along with various merch bundles through RakimPresents.com. G.O.D.'S NETWORK (REB7RTH) is released in partnership through Holy Toledo Productions / Compound Interest Entertainment / RRC Music and 1332 Records.