Rakim "The Seventh Seal"

I'm going to swerve my opinion on y'all on some of the recent LP's that have dropped..hope y'all enjoy..this is first

Rakim - "The Seventh Seal"

I have nothing bad to say about the GOD MC and this LP. HipHop fans have waited forever (10 years yo!) for a new project from Rakim so its safe to say we are happy with whatever we get. There are two singles off the project "Holy Are You" and "Walk These Streets" (feat. Maino).

"Holy Are You" features a classic David Axelrod sample that Rakim used to play before he would take the stage at his shows. The beat is OK at best..i guess i always imagined that if someone dared make a beat for Rakim with the sample then it had to be soooo incredibly unbelievably dope..here is a clip from Rakim performing the song (KipCapri on the wheels)

I expected more from Ra..his lyrics are not what lacks..the beats are kinda weak.

Pick it up

Rating 3/5