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Rakim 18th Letter Release Date: 1997 11 04 Label: Uptown/Universal It took Rakim five years to begin his solo career, but the wait was worth it -- The 18th Letter is one of the strongest records a veteran rapper released in the late '90s. Working with a variety of producers (Pete Rock, Clark Kent, Father Shaheed, DJ Premier), Rakim sounds sharp, focused, and strong, rapping with a force unheard of on his classic albums with Eric B. He still retains his knack for rolling, laid-back rhymes, but what's impressive is how he can switch between that style and a more aggressive technique. There are a few slow spots on the record, but in general, few latter-day albums by '80s rappers sound as powerful and vital as The 18th Letter. Leo Stanley, All Music Guide Tracks: Title Composer Time 1 Intro :12 2 18th Letter (Always and Forever) Phillips, Griffin 3:00 3 Skit :23 4 It's Been a Long Time Byrd, Brown, Griffin, Barrier, Bobbit, Martin 3:57 5 Remember That Franklin, Griffin 4:40 6 Saga Begins Phillips, Griffin 4:22 7 Skit :19 8 Guess Who's Back Franklin, D., Shocklee, Sadler, B., Griffin 4:10 9 Stay a While Sendall-Peters, Franklin, McIntosh, Nichol, Griffin 4:25 10 New York (Ya Out There) DeVoryn, Chandler, Griffin, Martin 4:03 11 Show Me Love Knight, Griffin, Loizides 4:18 12 Skit :18 13 Mystery (Who Is God?) Davis, Griffin 5:20 14 When I'm Flowin Phillips, Griffin 5:04 15 It's Been a Long Time [Suave House Mix] Griffin, Jones 3:58 16 Guess Who's Back [Alternative Mix] 4:10 17 Outro 1:19 Releases: Year Type Label 1997 CD Uptown/Universal 1997 CS Uptown/Universal 1997 LP Uptown/Universal

Member Of: Eric B. & Rakim More >> Similar Artists: All City GP Wu Mos Def Killah Priest Cappadonna More >>

Influenced By: Run-D.M.C. More >> Followers: Nas 2Pac Canibus Papoose El Payo Malo More >>

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