Hip hop pioneer, Rakim, has announced that he has signed a deal with StarTrak Entertainment. The home of acts such as N*E*R*D* (aka The Neptunes), Roscoe P. Goldchain, and High Speed Scene. Sources say that the mic god himself has officially scrapped the forthcoming effort that was originally scheduled to be released on Dr. Dre's Aftermath outfit. He will record a new LP with production from The Neptunes, Swizz Beats, Mannie Fresh, Alchemist, & Pete Rock among others. "I've finally found a label where I can be myself" says Rakim, "This new album will bring hip hop back to its roots."

He then went on to state that his new album (which is still untitled) would be ready for release by the summer of 2005 if not sooner.

Source: AllHipHop.com

Never happen

belated april fools?

no doubt

if this happened, this would be good news. What the hell is wrong with you all? DOn't u want a new Rakim album at all?

if this happened, this would be good news. What the hell is wrong with you all? DOn't u want a new Rakim album at all?

NO doubt man...It aint like he comin out on Aftermath or somethin...He needs to drop something, and at least Neptunes would put some faith into the project instead of gay ass dre dropping Eve and Busta albums instead of Rakim.

Bullshit

damn u had me luke.....for once i thought a label finally had it in em to sign ra

hahah

good one.