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Track List: 18th Letter/The Book of Life

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Disc 1:

  1. IntroDownload & Buy
  2. The 18th Letter (Always And Forever)Download & Buy
  3. SkitDownload & Buy
  4. It's Been A Long TimeDownload & Buy
  5. Remember ThatDownload & Buy
  6. The Saga BeginsDownload & Buy
  7. SkitDownload & Buy
  8. Guess Who's BackDownload & Buy
  9. Stay A WhileDownload & Buy
  10. New York (Ya Out There)Download & Buy
  11. Show Me LoveDownload & Buy
  12. SkitDownload & Buy
  13. The Mystery (Who Is God?)Download & Buy
  14. When I'm FlowinDownload & Buy
  15. It's Been A Long Time (Suave House Mix)Download & Buy
  16. Guess Who's Back (Alternative Mix)Download & Buy
  17. OutroDownload & Buy

Disc 2:

  1. I Know You Got Soul
  2. Follow The Leader
  3. Eric B. Is President
  4. Microphone Fiend
  5. I Ain't No Joke
  6. Lyrics Of Fury
  7. My Melody
  8. Know The Ledge
  9. Move The Crowd
  10. Let The Rhythm Hit 'Em
  11. Mahogany
  12. In The Ghetto
  13. Casualities Of War
  14. The Punisher
  15. Paid In Full

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Album Details: 18th Letter/The Book of Life

Release Date:
11/04/1997
Label:
Umvd Labels
UPC:
601215311129

User Reviews: 18th Letter/The Book of Life

  1. 18th Letter

    , April 2, 2005
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  2. the real G.O.A.T.

    , September 11, 2001
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From AMG Reviews

This two-disc set is an excellent collection of material that succinctly outlines the career of this well-known, highly respected, and deft lyricist. The first disc, also released alone as The 18th Letter, was released in late 1997 after a four-year period of inactivity and features 12 tracks of previously unreleased material. The collection of producers on this album show Rakim's ability to change his lyrical and vocal style so as not to bore the listener, but at the same time maintain a consistent and dependable level of creativity and ingenuity. The two RB-tinged tracks, "Stay a While" and "Show Me Love," represent two instances where RB and hip-hop successfully merge without too much sugarcoating or hazy outlines. "The Mystery (Who Is God?)" is a serious lyrical synopsis of Rakim's spiritual beliefs and social commentary; still in the relaxed but intense style of delivery that Rakim is known for are "Guess Who's Back" and "New York (Ya' Out There)," among other songs. No track on The 18th Letter stands out more than another because each is strong in content and rhythmically powerful.Rakim had released as one-half of a rapper-DJ duo with DJ Eric B.: Paid In Full, Follow the Leader, Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em, and Don't Sweat the Technique. Also included in the songs on this disc is "Know the Ledge," an edgy, uptempo declaration of rhyming skill from the Juice soundtrack that provided a brief dose of Rakim during his hiatus after Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em. Including titles such as "I Know You Got Soul," "Microphone Fiend," "My Melody," "Move the Crowd," "Mahogany," and "Paid In Full," the second disc (known as The Book of Life) is an ideal introduction to the impressive past of Rakim as a lyricist.

- Qa'id Jacobs, All Music Guide


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