Rakim drops his first self-produced track ever!

Hip-hop icons Rakim, Kurupt, and Masta Killa have released “A Different Kind,” the first single and video from their highly anticipated collaborative album “The Godbody,” which will be released on the 18th of September.

“A Different Kind” marks a significant milestone in Rakim’s storied career — it is his first solo, self-produced track in fifteen years, offering fans an intimate look at the artistry of a man widely regarded as one of the genre’s most influential voices. Despite a career that redefined the art form — Eminem has called him “probably the greatest rapper of all time” — Rakim spent his entire career without a single Grammy nomination. That began to change on May 5th, 2026, when his debut album, “Paid in Full,” was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles — a long-overdue acknowledgment of his impact on the culture.