The new material on The 18th Letter demonstrated that Rakim had not lost his edge. The production was updated, moving away from the sparse, sampled loops of the late 80s to a more polished, contemporary sound that still maintained a boom-bap foundation. 1. Title Track: "The 18th Letter (Always..."
The title of the album holds deep significance rooted in Five-Percent Nation theology, a movement that heavily influenced Rakim's lyricism throughout his career. In the Supreme Alphabet of the Five-Percent Nation, the 18th letter is , which stands for Ruler .
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The album features 15 tracks, blending Rakim’s signature flow with production from Clark Kent, Pete Rock, DJ Premier, and Rakim himself.
: A masterclass in pure emceeing. Rakim delivers intricate rhyme schemes over an unforgettable, hard-hitting Premier beat. 5. "Guess Who's Back" Producer : DJ Clark Kent
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produced a track he later said made him incredibly proud just to have Rakim choose his beat. DJ Clark Kent
