RAKIM a.k.a. The God Emcee, Ra, or Rakim Allah is noted as one of the most influential and talented emcees in hip hop, at 43 years young, a New York native, as well as half of the legendary hip hop duo Eric B & Rakim. He performed some of his claaaasssics on our stage on September 25th 2011 at Live At the Square (Yonge and Dundas Square) which was the finale event of the 5th Annual Manifesto Festival. Live At The Square featured artists from all coasts of Canada and the States. Our headliners included an afternoon headliner plus 3 evening headliner duos. First to be released is 6 tracks from duo Rakim and Kid Capri. More vids to come so stay tuned!

Here's Rakim performing "My Melody"

"It's Been a Long Time"

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"Don't Sweat The Technique"

"Paid in Full"

"Microphone Fiend"

"I Know You Got Soul"

Credits for all vids:

Executive Producer
Che Kothari

Produced By The Avengers:

Char Loro
Jon Riera
Brian W

Shot By:
Elliot Clancy-Osberg
Laetitia Gentil
Lucas Joseph
Nick Kazlovski
Che Kothari
Cainan Querido
Jon Riera
Kim Stephenson
Pat Wade
Jared Lorenz

Edited By:
Connor Illsley

DMT:
Maddy O'Shaughnessy

Audio:
Simon Head, Max Fruchtman