When you hear the name Rakaa (Iriscience) you immediately think of his brainchild,
Dilated Peoples, the uber successful Hip Hop group he founded with fellow MC/ producer
Evidence in the mid 90’s. What few people know is that behind the countless number of records
sold, sold out concerts around the world and music collaborations that would make just about any
artist jealous, Rakaa is more than just a rapper. His passions run deep; stretching from visual arts
to training Gracie Jiu-Jitsu to traveling the world as a highly sought after Host and MC, all in his
spare time. He is also stealthily working on his solo effort, “Crown of Thorns” slated for release
in 2010. And this won’t be just another hip-hop album…
Rakaa Iriscience
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When you hear the name Rakaa (Iriscience) you immediately think of his brainchild,
Dilated Peoples, the uber successful Hip Hop group he founded with fellow MC/ producer
Evidence in the mid 90’s. What few people know is that behind the countless number of records
sold, sold out concerts around the world and music collaborations that would make just about any
artist jealous, Rakaa is more than just a rapper. His passions run deep; stretching from visual arts
to training Gracie Jiu-Jitsu to traveling the world as a highly sought after Host and MC, all in his
spare time. He is also stealthily working on his solo effort, “Crown of Thorns” slated for release
in 2010. And this won’t be just another hip-hop album…
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