Better late than never video from Rakaa-Iriscience’s 2010 of the same name. Word to Steve Jobs.

2011 Decon Never Not Fresh SXSW Recap video with Freddie Gibbs, Rakaa, Aceyalone, Gangrene, Classified, Shad, DJ Babu and more. Shoutout to HipHopDX.

From Decon: Here’s the first leak off Closed Sessions: ATX titled ‘The Roadhouse’ featuring Curt@!n$, GLC, Rakaa and produced by DJ Babu. Look for Closed Sessions: ATX to drop in stores and on iTunes on 3.15.11. If you’re headed to SXSW in Austin this year, be sure to check out the official Closed Sessions: ATX [cont.]

If any of you caught the Dilated Peoples “The Release Party” DVD, you may remember that Rakaa is well versed in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu or as Xzibit said “knows some karate”. Check out Rakaa’s interview with OkayPlayer TV as he comes to us straight from the Gracie Jiu Jitsu School. Crown Of Thorns is out [cont.]

Dilated’s Rakaa made his solo debut this week on Decon Records with Crown Of Thorns. The label is still offering the deluxe pre-order packages including an autographed CD, t-shirt, sticker, poster, and an immediate MP3 download of “Aces High”. Check out DeconRecords.Com for more info.

New ish right here from Rakaa’s forthcoming Crown Of Thorns LP.Brings back memories of some old school Dilated/ABB Records joints.Listen and download below. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Rakaa -”Aces High” ft Fashawn Evidence Defari.mp3

Oh No is present as well, but he kind of just nods in agreement. Rakaa’s Crown of Thorns dropping 7/20 on Decon. Oh No & Alchemist’s Gang Grene dropping……in the future.

Brand new album artwork for Rakaa’s long awaited debut solo album, Crown of Thorns, dropping on 7/20. Cover art is an original painting by Doze Green called “Lord Enlil”. Crown of Thorns features production by The Alchemist, !llmind, DJ Babu, Sid Roams & El-P. Guest apprearances by Aloe Blacc, Fashawn, KRS-One, Dilated Peoples & more. Rapid fire’s [cont.]