Rakaa

Rakaa
Background information
Birth name Rakaa Taylor[1]
Also known as Rakaa Iriscience,[2] Iriscience[3]
Origin Los Angeles, California
Genres Alternative hip hop
Occupation(s) Rapper
Years active 1998-present
Labels Decon
Associated acts Dilated Peoples, Evidence, DJ Babu

Rakaa Taylor, better known by his stage names Rakaa, Rakaa Iriscience, and Iriscience, is a rapper from Los Angeles, California.[4] He is a member of Dilated Peoples alongside Evidence and DJ Babu.[5]

Career

Rakaa released the solo debut album, Crown of Thorns, on Decon in 2010.[6] It featured vocal contributions from Aloe Blacc, KRS-One, Chali 2na, Evidence, and Fashawn.[7] It was produced by Exile, DJ Babu, Oh No, El-P, and The Alchemist.[8]

Discography

Albums

EPs

Singles

Guest appearances

References

  1. Semaun, Remco (July 21, 2010). "Rakaa - Crown of Thorns". HipHopDX.
  2. Paine, Jake (June 30, 2010). "Rakaa Iriscience: Eye Know". HipHopDX.
  3. "Dilated Peoples Stretch Out". Billboard. Retrieved April 27, 2014.
  4. Udenberg, Brett (June 29, 2010). "Rakaa - Crown Of Thorns". URB.
  5. Bozzer, Mark (August 2010). "Rakaa Iriscience - Crown of Thorns". Exclaim!.
  6. Faraone, Chris (July 28, 2010). "Rakaa - Crown of Thorns". The Phoenix.
  7. Martin, Andrew (May 10, 2010). "Album Review: Rakaa Iriscience - Crown of Thorns". Prefix.
  8. Elabbady, Ali (August 7, 2010). "Album Review: Rakaa – Crown of Thorns". Potholes in My Blog.
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