Vancouver’s DJ Hedspin in conjunction with Sharks+Hammers came together to produce this new lively Rakim mixtape back in 2010. It’s a compilation of some of Rakim’s greatest records that unarguably shaped his illustrious career. It’s one big mix that’s been cut, mixed, chopped and scratched to perfection. Obviously you'll hear solo joints, as well as Eric B. & Rakim records, but this mix touches the samples from Al Green, Isaac Hayes, Bobbi Humphrey, Bob James, Cecil Homes, Bill Withers, James Brown, The JB's, The Soul Searchers, Kool & The Gang, Funkadelic, Eugene McDaniels, and more, too. Plus some features from Jody Watley, DJ Premier and Kanye West, Truth Hurts, Talib Kweli, Gang Starr, Nas and Alicia Keys. Dig into (and download) The R Mixtape, Volume 1, below...