The Master
Rakim · 1999
62 min · 17 tracks · hip-hop · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop
A confident blend of intricate wordplay and smooth, jazzy beats that captures Rakim's lyrical mastery.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- long, immersive listening sessions
- thoughtful lyrical exploration
- smooth background ambiance
- dynamic emotional journeys
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1999, 'The Master' marked Rakim's return after a long hiatus since the duo Eric B. & Rakim disbanded in 1992. This album represented an attempt to redefine his identity as a solo artist while staying true to his roots in East Coast hip-hop.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nas· Kendrick Lamar· A Tribe Called Quest
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 1:22
- 2 Flow Forever 4:11
- 3 When I B on tha Mic 3:42
- 4 Finest Ones 4:24
- 5 All Night Long 4:22
- 6 State of Hip Hop (interlude) 0:39
- 7 Uplift 3:09
- 8 I Know 4:07
- 9 It’s the R 4:15
- 10 I’ll Be There 5:09
- 11 It’s a Must 4:23
- 12 Real Shit 4:21
- 13 How I Get Down 4:05
- 14 L.I. Interlude 0:52
- 15 Strong Island 4:33
- 16 Waiting for the World to End 4:05
- 17 We’ll Never Stop 4:19
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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