Rakim, on the cover of his 2009 solo album 'The 7th Seal'

Gig Alert: Slick Rick & Rakim

Music Hub | Oct 2, 2014

ARTISTS: Slick Rick & Rakim

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Eric B & Rakim, "Follow The Leader"

 

GIG: Thursday night at Stage 48 in Hell's Kitchen

The rapper known as Rakim is acknowledged to be one of the finest lyricists in hip hop. He’s performing tonight alongside another iconic 80s emcee, Slick Rick, whose lengthy narrative raps elevated the form. Here’s Rakim on the title track from Eric B. and Rakim’s classic 1988 release, Follow The Leader.

Rakim splits a bill with fellow hip hop icon Slick Rick tonight at Stage 48 in Hell’s Kitchen.  

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