The 18th Letter
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| Released | November 4, 1997 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 54:10 | |||
| Label | Universal | |||
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The 18th Letter is the debut solo studio album by American emcee Rakim, It was released on November 4, 1997, through Universal Records in the United States. The album features production by DJ Clark Kent, Pete Rock, Father Shaheed, Nick Wiz and DJ Premier. It contains lyrical themes that concern hip hop's golden age, Rakim's rapping prowess, and the state of hip hop.