Recorded 1995-97 Release date 4 November 1997 | Length 53:58 Label Universal Records | |
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Released November 4, 1997 (1997-11-04) Similar Rakim albums, Hip hop music albums | ||
Rakim the 18th letter 1997 full album with download
The 18th Letter is the debut solo album of American emcee Rakim, released November 4, 1997 on Universal Records in the United States. It is his first release of new material, following a five-year hiatus after Don't Sweat the Technique (1992) as duo Eric B. & Rakim. The album features production by DJ Clark Kent, Pete Rock, Father Shaheed, Nick Wiz and DJ Premier. It contains lyrical themes that concern the hip hop's golden age, Rakim's rapping prowess, and the state of hip hop.
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The album debuted at number 4 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart and sold 500,000 copies in the United States. A deluxe version of The 18th Letter was sold with the compilation disc The Book of Life (UD2-53111), an Eric B. & Rakim greatest hits collection. The Book of Life was also issued separately as a double vinyl LP in 1997.
Rakim intro the 18th letter
Songs
Intro0:12
The 18th Letter (Always and Forever)3:01
Skit0:24