Author Topic: Ny Post spoke with Rakim about new album (Read 402 times)

flipmode123 · « **on:** August 11, 2009, 10:36:53 AM »

Legendary rapper Rakim had a chance to talk about his upcoming album, “The Seventh Seal” with the NY Post. As he prepares for his show this Thursday (Aug. 13) at Highline Ballroon in NYC, as well as, for Funk Flex’s birthday bash Aug. 21, he discusses LP details (Busta Rhymes feature), his view on the state of Hip Hop and why Eric B. is not on his album.

How about guest spots? I heard Jay-Z and Nas were on board.

“I’m trying to keep everything a secret. I want people to be surprised. I will give you one name, though: Busta Rhymes. He’s an amazing NY artist who I really wanted to work with. I’m laid-back and he’s all over the place, wild and very colorful. It’s a great mix.

http://crookfromthebrook.wordpress.com/2009/08/11/rakim-reveals-busta-rhymes-is-on-upcoming-album-others-hes-keeping-it-secret/

Invincible · « **Reply #1 on:** August 12, 2009, 02:44:09 PM »

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How unhappy are you with the genre today?

“I think it’s lost its integrity. Hip-hop is all over the place. I feel artists had more pride in the past . . . more appreciation to the craft. I’m dissatisfied with the content. Too many people are following others, ya know, jumping on the bandwagon of what’s popular. There aren’t enough abstract artists anymore.”

Real talk.