Rakim Speaks On Hip Hop Respect & Maturity

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Comment by Dave Arthur on October 26, 2009 at 11:17pm

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Comment by SLICC DOGG on October 26, 2009 at 9:08pm

WE ARE GODS AND RHYTHM AND MUSIC IS ARE THING!!PEACE

Comment by HIP-HOP O.G HaTeR HuNtErZ on October 26, 2009 at 8:47pm

real talk. hip hop is more than just music. hip hop is a way of life.

Comment by Sam on October 26, 2009 at 8:19pm

exactly hiphop is a way of life. don't get it twisted. theres nothing else to say!

Comment by The Legend!! on October 26, 2009 at 6:19pm

Concept of CD

In an interview with Billboard in 2007, when asked about story behind the title, Rakim said:

“ The number 7 has a lot of significance. The 7th letter of the alphabet is G -- that stands for God. There are 7 continents, 7 seas. The 'Seventh Seal' deals with that and also some revelations in the Bible. Some call it the end of the world but for me it's the end of the old and the beginning of the new. By me naming my album that, I'm using it metaphorically in hip-hop. I'm hoping to kill the old state of hip-hop and start with the new. ”

In another interview with Billboard in 2009, he stated:

“ The seals are from the Bible- Revelations and the coming of the Apocalypse. But Islam, Judaism, Christianity: all have a version of the same events. The Lion of Judah breaks the seven seals one by one, each imparting knowledge and inflicting catastrophe, ending with seven trumpets announcing the end of Times. After the Apocalypse, God rises from the ashes to recreate the Kingdom, taking only the greatest elements from the past with them.
When you look at Hip-Hop, I want to do that: to spit fire and take our best from the ashes to build our kingdom; to recognize all the regional styles, conscious lyrics, the tracks, underground, mainstream, the way we treat each other. Lose the garbage and rebuild our scene. I've always tried to insert consciousness and spirituality in my records, interpreting the writings of all cultures and religions and how they apply to life in modern times.

Comment by Theunholy1978 on October 26, 2009 at 5:26pm

The titles of legend and icon have lost all meaning today. If someone has consistently released material such as Scarface, Too Short or LL Cool J then the title applies. Too many of these washed up rappers trying to voice their opinion.

Comment by Theunholy1978 on October 26, 2009 at 5:18pm

He is still humble and I can respect his resume. I don't like cats feeling themselves like Ice-T, Chuck D and KRS-One. Just because you've been alive 15 years since your last hit record doesn't mean you have 15 years in the game.

Comment by tx aka suicide on October 26, 2009 at 4:39pm

can't wait for it

Comment by mike on October 26, 2009 at 4:29pm

What about cormega ? but for real its good to hear a mature originator of hip hop speak. everything he said was humble and respectful , thats what gives hip hop hope and longevity.....

Comment by Bob on October 26, 2009 at 4:11pm

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