In an exciting announcement, music legends Jay-Z and Eminem are set to reunite on an upcoming track from rap icon Rakim’s upcoming album. This collaboration marks their first time sharing a song in 25 years, since their last joint effort on “Renegade” in 2001.
Details About the Upcoming Album
The untitled track will be featured on a collaborative album that pairs Rakim with fellow artists Kurupt and Masta Killa. The album is scheduled for release on August 28, 2023. The news broke over the weekend when Matthew “M80” Markoff, the album’s A&R and executive producer, revealed a glimpse at the track listing on Instagram.
Track Listing and Content
- The track featuring Jay-Z and Eminem is labeled as the sixth track.
- Markoff confirmed that this song will serve as an interlude within the album.
- It pays tribute to Rakim’s vast influence in the hip-hop genre.
- This album will feature both new material and homages to classic hip-hop.
Markoff emphasized that the interlude will lead into the first solo track Rakim has produced in over 15 years. Despite the excitement surrounding their collaboration, he clarified that neither Jay-Z nor Eminem will have verses in the interlude.
Building Anticipation
As news of this reunion circulates, fans eagerly anticipate the official release. This collaboration not only rekindles discussions about their legendary performance on “Renegade” but also highlights their statuses as two of hip-hop’s most respected lyricists.
A representative for Eminem stated that there has been no communication from his team regarding the Rakim project, while Jay-Z’s team has not yet commented on the matter.
Additional Album Features
Rakim’s album will also include contributions from other notable artists, such as:
- Snoop Dogg
- KRS-One
- Raekwon
- Ghostface Killah
- Buckshot
- Daz Dillinger
Moreover, the album will have a posthumous executive production credit by Oliver “Power” Grant, a member of the renowned Wu-Tang Clan.
Previous Collaborations
This reunion follows their work on “BE ILL,” the lead single from Rakim’s planned 2024 album, titled G.O.D.’s NETWORK – REB7RTH. With the album available for preorder in July, fans are buzzing with excitement as they await more details on what promises to be a monumental release in the world of hip-hop.
