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Formats and Editions
1. Intro
2. 18th Letter, The (Always and Forever)
3. Skit
4. It's Been a Long Time - (remix)
5. Remember That
6. Saga Begins, The
7. Skit
8. Guess Who's Back
9. Stay a While
10. New York (Ya Out There)
11. Show Me Love
12. Skit
13. Mystery, The (Who Is God?)
14. When I'm Flowin
15. It's Been a Long Time - (Suave House Mix)
16. Guess Who's Back - (Alternative Mix, remix)
17. Outro
18. Fire That Burns
19. Hypnotic
20. All Or Nothing
More Info:
Known for his uncanny vocal and lyrical innovation, Rakim Allah guided his duo, Eric B. & Rakim, to platinum with their 1987 debut album, Paid in Full. This was followed by 3 gold albums which spawned such hits as "My Melody," "Move the Crowd" and "I Ain't No Joke." Heralded as a legend by fans and peers alike, Rakim returns as a solo artist with the album the 18th Letter. Following the release of the preview track "It's Been a Long Time," this album's 1st "official" single/video is "Guess Who's Back."Reviews:
''The 18th Letter'' is the debut solo album of American rapper Rakim, released November 4, 1997 on Universal Records in the United States. It is his first release of new material, following a five-year hiatus after ''Don't Sweat the Technique'' (1992) as duo Eric B. & Rakim. The album features production by DJ Clark Kent, Pete Rock, Nick Wiz, and DJ Premier. It contains lyrical themes that concern the hip hop's golden age, Rakim's rapping prowess, and the state of hip hop.
The album debuted at number 4 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' 200 chart and sold 500,000 copies in the United States. A deluxe version of ''The 18th Letter'' was sold with the compilation disc ''The Book of Life'' (UD2-53111), an Eric B. & Rakim greatest hits collection. ''The Book of Life'' was also issued separately as a double vinyl LP in 1997. - Wikipedia
