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When one of the greatest emcees to ever pick up a mic drops a new track, you listen. The incomparable Rakim is back with the second single off his new album The Seventh Seal, the pounding Walk These Streets. Over a cinematically epic beat from Needlz, Rakim drops his version of money making music, explaining the current state of the game with astounding clarity: “They say don’t let money make you / but that’s how they rate you / and the more you got the more they hate you.” The man’s a legend for a reason. Joining Rakim on Walk These Streets are the vocals of newcomer Tracey Horton and New York mainstay Maino, who gives the track a serious old-school meets new-school vibe. Any way you cut it, Rakim’s still an elite rapper more than 20 years after he first joined the game. After numerous delays, The Seventh Seal is slated to finally drop in mid-November.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on October 19, 2009
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This is sick! Rakim is pure fire every time. I loved this production and it suited Rakim perfectly. The hook sounded real sweet. Maino was solid and added a nice touch. This is a 4.5 at least, so I'm gonna round up.
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| Posted on Oct 09, 2009 |
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For some reason, this reminds me of that type of music you listen to walking home in the dark. It's funny, cuz that popped in my head immediately before I even realized that the song was called "Walk These Streets". Ironic huh? The production on here was dope. Rakim was definitely on point. Maino was ill too. I think homey is underrated and I don't know why people hate on him so much. The hook was nicely done too. To sum it up, the whole thing was nearly flawless.
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| Posted on Oct 09, 2009 |
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yeah, maino is pretty underrated, but this is a good look for maino if he wants more respect, he was good on this, hook was good. Being a little younger, i never listened to Rakim, but i am now, he was good on this to
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| Posted on Oct 09, 2009 |
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great song, makes me feel invincible. 4.5 rounded up
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| Posted on Oct 09, 2009 |
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 Rakim might have aged in years, but he is still as fresh as ever.
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Welcome back, Rakim-officially! If you looked at most rappers' inspiration trees, they either list Rakim or a rapper inspired by him (Biggie, Pac, Hova, Nas, and Shady are among those). He is one of very few rappers from the Northeast who can sound at home on a West Coast beat (as that by Needlz-potential Best of the Booth nominee-who himself is from the Northeast, I think)
I must admit, I wondered how Maino would ever match up. But he certainly holds his own here (like Mike Dreams said, he's REALLY underrated). Welcome back, Rakim-November 17 is the day! |
| Posted on Oct 09, 2009 |
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wow, finally some tight joint. Rakim is legendary, Maino held his own. and Tracey Horton is nice on the hook too.
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| Posted on Oct 09, 2009 |
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DAMN - This is the type of hip hop you'll be listening to in 10 years. This is CLASSIC material right here, everyone snapped! Everything was perfect.
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| Posted on Oct 09, 2009 |
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Classic
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| Posted on Oct 09, 2009 |
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What can I say?
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| Posted on Oct 09, 2009 |
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I tried finding something that wasn't good but no success lol .... 4.5
Its a pretty big co-sign for Rakim to put you on his CD… even a mixtape. Good look for Maino who does a solid job for what he can do on his level of lyricism and like @Burmy said he's really underrated and "If Tomorrow Comes" deserves more recognition. Not the best debut album you'll ever come across but mos def enjoyable/listenable from front to back and dats saying something these days, right? |
| Posted on Oct 09, 2009 |
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How hard did maino go man, he held his own on this track.
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Maino needs to spit like this more often if he wants to be taken seriously. Rakim is the God MC no need to comment
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| Posted on Oct 09, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 906 |
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Maino stepped up his game to hold his own with the God Rakim. Glad to see him coming back with another album, he has never dropped a weak one.
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| Posted on Oct 09, 2009 |
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Mike Dreams said it well, "Near flawless".
Rakim said it well too, "Timeless. So age don't count in the booth, when your flow stay submerged in the fountain of youth." 5/5 Nothing less. |
| Posted on Oct 09, 2009 |
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record hit my ears yesterday. never really listn to rakim, but this goes damn hard. going to be a classic.
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| Posted on Oct 09, 2009 |
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Thank God. A real artist with musical prowess that attacks a sick beat with energy, emotion, and lyrical skill. This song motivates me. Definitely going in my gym mix rotation.
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| Posted on Oct 09, 2009 |
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Great song. Respect to Needlz for the production! Rakim knows what to do with production like this. The hook is okay, although I feel the timing of the vocals is slightly off from the sound. That could be just me though.
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| Posted on Oct 09, 2009 |
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It's motherf**ing Rakim. How could it not be dope.
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| Posted on Oct 09, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1192 |
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Best track featured this week. production suited Rakim unbelievably well.
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| Posted on Oct 09, 2009 |
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A classic track from a true O.G.
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| Posted on Oct 10, 2009 |
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This is definitely fire....
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| Posted on Oct 10, 2009 |
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I don't really listen to rakim, but he's a raw MC
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| Posted on Oct 11, 2009 |
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I was kind of surprised to see that Maino of all rappers was featured on this new Rakim joint. But like you guys said he was actually pretty good. Rakim was crazy on the track though. He completely killed it. Some nice hip hop for real. Can't forget Tracey Horton. He laid down a tight hook. 4.5 rounded up to 5.
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| Posted on Oct 11, 2009 |
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| Posted on Oct 14, 2009 |
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Everything is covered above......potential classic.
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| Posted on Oct 14, 2009 |
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B-))) fiiiinaly sum for my taste!!!
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| Posted on Oct 14, 2009 |
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This shit is tight
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| Posted on Oct 15, 2009 |
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In Rotation
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| Posted on Oct 16, 2009 |
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that is good
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| Posted on Oct 22, 2009 |
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Rakim - nuff said. Really.
Let me just say listening to Rakim is like having an IV. It replenishes you after having to suffer through so much wack ish played on the radio. |
| Posted on Oct 22, 2009 |
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Rakim is so at home with the production, and straight up commands the whole track, while maino definatley adds to the song without taking anything away
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| Posted on Oct 24, 2009 |
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Amazing
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| Posted on Oct 27, 2009 |
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this is hot, i'm def feelin this!!
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| Posted on Oct 27, 2009 |
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one of the greatest of all time....the god
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| Posted on Oct 31, 2009 |
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Rakim never falls off. Solid.
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| Posted on Nov 02, 2009 |
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"Timeless, So age don't count in the booth... when your flow stay submerged in the fountain of youth". Check that "Classic", if you haven't, but this streets joint is a banger!
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| Posted on Nov 11, 2009 |
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I can't wait for the album!
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| Posted on Nov 12, 2009 |
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Damn these boyz are ill
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| Posted on Dec 14, 2009 |
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This the sorta music hip-hop needs. Rakim showin he hasn't let standards drop after bout 20 years in the game. Production by Needlz fitted both Rakim and Maino's style on this track perfectly. Hopin this album will be available in the UK but aint gna hold my breath.
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| Posted on Dec 22, 2009 |
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Classic!!!!!
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| Posted on Dec 22, 2009 |
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I love this song !
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| Posted on Dec 28, 2009 |
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listened to this song about 5 times today. i cant get enough of it. it just amazing beat and makes you feel great.
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| Posted on Dec 29, 2009 |
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