White Folks Get Crunk — Hot dance mix of a classic. Crazy juice. Rakim “Know The Ledge” (Megaman & Scene remix) by DJ Scene more info

Guardian Music — 7 July 1987: Number 15 in our series of the 50 key events in the history of R&B and hip-hop musicOne of the most revered acts, with MC Rakim often acclaimed as the Greatest of All Time (aka GOAT). Yet their masterpiece, which matched Rakim's laid-bac... more info

Scotsman.com — RAKIM THE ARCHES, GLASGOW *** more info

Guardian Music — Once in the vanguard of hip-hop's golden age, the rap legend remains a custodian of musical values long since lost to lucreWilliam Michael Griffin Jr, aka Rakim Allah, remembers the first time he came to England. It was November 1987; the 19-year-ol... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — A few hours ago so the Science Of Speech concert with Rakim, De La Soul and Blackstar (Talib Kweli & Mos Def). I unfortunately missed Rakim’s set but here is footage of De La Soul and Blackstar’s set.   a2a_linkname="Blackstar Bring Out Jay Elec... more info

Guardian Music — Rakim, On tourWho could forget that immortal couplet: "Me and Eric B and a nice big plate of fish/ Which is my favourite dish"? Besides promoting the healthy benefits of an Omega 3-rich diet, Eric B & Rakim's 1987 album and single Paid In Full marked... more info

Guardian Music — The Hyperdub boss and his MC tells us about the lyrical and sci-fi inspirations behind their new album, Black SunOn their working relationship: (Kode9) "We are friends before we are collaborators. It isn't about a perfect expression of what I do musi... more info

Nialler9 — A list of personally recommended events taking place over the next seven days in Dublin. All times are 7.30pm/8pm unless stated. Let me know if I missed anything of interest in the comments. Ticket giveaways: A pairs of Choice Cuts presents Rakim @ T... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — WEST NYC have done a collabo tee with Rakim and Milkcrate Athletics. To celebrate this the God MC did an instore where he performed all his classics. He aint no joke! Pictures from the event.   Rakim with Aaron LaCrate - West 147 X Milkcrate Godly C... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — 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... more info