Video: Nas & Rakim Perform for Paul Rosenburg’s 40th

Paul Rosenburg, who is a music manager known for his work with Eminem, Three 6 Mafia, etc. celebrated the big 4-0 Friday evening. Some of his favourite rappers like Nas and Rakim took to the stage for the festivities, while DJ D-Nice hit the wheels. Check down bottom for performances from Rakim Allah and NaS.

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Video: Rakim Talks State of Hip-Hop & Opening Up For Chris Rock

Ms. Drama TV’s Joya Campbell snags an impromptu interview with legendary rapper Rakim at the “Godly Collaboration” event last week in New York. In the brief interview Rakim speaks on the current state of hip-hop which he feel is in a good place– although he acknowledges there are some rappers not holding it down. Rakim also touches on opening for Chris Rock and his enjoyment working with him.

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New Music: J.Period ft. Black Thought, Rakim & John Legend – In The Ghetto (Wake Up)

This track appeared on Wake Up Radio, a remix project J dropped last week with The Roots and John Legend in celebration of their Grammy nod for Wake UP!

Listen/Download: J.Period ft. Black Thought, Rakim & John Legend – In The Ghetto (Wake Up)


Hit the jump for the mixtape artwork, tracklist and download link.

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