Seeing D-Nice DJing virtually, artists were doing virtual concerts and stuff. I went on Instagram and everything was virtual at the time. He also talked about why he never really leaned into acting despite some early success and revealed his thoughts on the Fyre Festival documentaries and whether he’s been in touch with McFarland. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter over Zoom ahead of Rakim’s Vibes gig, Ja spoke about the impetus behind the concert series, the last time he saw DMX and gave his considered response to the increasing violence in hip-hop that has seen a number of young rappers die in recent years. “The God MC” joins the likes of Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Big Daddy Kane and Ja himself who have performed their most highly regarded album live.Īs well as the successes, there have been some setbacks, not least Ja’s association with the Fyre Festival controversy that erupted in 2017 and has come back into the news due to convicted fraudster Billy McFarland’s recent moves to make yet another documentary related to the ill-fated event. Performing at New York’s Sony Hall, Rakim will run through the classic Eric B & Rakim 1987 album Paid In Full. 21, New York rapper Rakim will be the latest artist to perform as part of the Vibes series presented by Ja’s ICONN Live, a music live-streaming and networking app. Nostalgia for the hip-hop of Ja’s golden era has kept him touring but also informed the rapper’s Vibes Concert Series, where legendary MCs perform their most classic albums in an intimate setting. Universal Music CEO Slams "Merchants of Garbage" While Defending Artist Centric Streaming Payments
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