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Intro Lyrics — Rakim | Dork

Lyrics
Rakim
Intro Lyrics

Lyrics

Intro

From The 18th Letter1997

Written by Rakim

Produced by Rakim

Lyrics

Intro

[interviewer, possibly Harry Allen] What are you giving them back? [Rakim] Umm, I think what I'm givin them back man is umm... What they been waitin for yaknahmean? Umm... SKILLS

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About this track

"Intro" is a song by Rakim from the album The 18th Letter, released in 1997. The song was written by Rakim. It was produced by Rakim.

Rakim profile →The 18th Letter album →Track profile →

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Rakim— 303 credits as songwriter & producer →
Rakim— 303 credits as songwriter & producer →

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