"It's been a long time, I shouldn't have left you/Without a strong rhyme to step to" - Rakim
The god Rakim's classic line on the 1987 track "I Know You Got Soul" hits different when it's
your favorite artist who hasn't put out an album in years. While some rappers pump out LPs like Krispy Kreme donuts when the red light is on, other artists take more time to plan, plot and strategize. Unfortunately, for supporters of the latter, patience must sometimes be a virtue. The last few years, the void has been obvious as several big name MCs have refrained from dropping albums including Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole and Travis Scott and more.