A Rakim Quick Mix Is Always Welcome…Especially By The Master DJ Revolution (Mix)

DJ Revolution is not a DJ who constantly feeds Heads with artist-driven mixes. Instead, much like his personality, the Wake Up Show alum/Malcolm and Martin-backer picks his spots. The West Coast DJ took a long look at Rakim‘s impact on Hip-Hop throughout the ages, and made a mix on the level of the iconic MC. The results are quite pleasing the ears, and not the typical Ra’ retrospective:

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Rev’ shared this 2014 Wake Up Show mix this week, on his (stellar) Soundcloud page.

Props to ego trip! on the tip-off.

Related: Here’s an Unbelievable Blend of Rakim’s In the Ghetto & Phil Collins’ In the Air Tonight (Video)