Rakim Al-Jabbaar pulls up for a powerful conversation ahead of the release of his new album FM4840. We talk about growing up with hip hop royalty, how his father Big Al of Nemesis shaped his musical roots, and the pressure and pride that comes with carrying the name Rakim. He breaks down his latest singles "Astro Budz" and "Open 24Hrs," the mindset behind revisiting FM480, and why sequencing means everything to him. From personal growth to creative risk-taking, this episode is a look at an artist stepping deeper into his purpose.
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