Video: Lazarus & Rakim - Not To Be Defined
Hip-Hop history is reborn, as Rakim , widely regarded as The God MC and one of the most influential lyricists of all time, returns with the announcement of a new project The Re‑Up . Setting the stage is the powerful first single, “Not To Be Defined” , featuring Detroit-based, global hip-hop artist Lazarus (who is also a board certified physician, and featured in the U.S. Library of Congress for being the first artist to premiere a song from outer space—check your googles), and produced by Dem Jointz (of Aftermath Entertainment ). “Not To Be Defined” is a monumental union of legacy and lyrical mastery. The Re‑Up , featuring “Not To Be Defined” , and a brand new Rakim solo-single, “I’m Good” , produced entirely by Big Ghost will be released on 8.29.25 across all digital streaming platforms, with physical editions—including vinyl, CDs, and cassettes—available now at www.1332Records.com .