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{{short description|American rapper (born 1972)}}

{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Rakaa
| image = Rakaa.jpg
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| caption = Rakaa in 2023
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| background = solo_singer
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| birth_name = Rakaa Taylor<ref>{{cite web|first=Remco|last=Semaun|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/album-reviews/id.1481/title.rakaa-crown-of-thorns|title=Rakaa - Crown of Thorns|publisher=[[HipHopDX]]|date=July 21, 2010}}</ref>
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| alias = Rakaa Iriscience,<ref>{{cite web|first=Jake|last=Paine|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/interviews/id.1561/title.rakaa-iriscience-eye-know|title=Rakaa Iriscience: Eye Know|publisher=[[HipHopDX]]|date=June 30, 2010}}</ref> Iriscience<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/78054/dilated-peoples-stretch-out|title=Dilated Peoples Stretch Out|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=April 27, 2014}}</ref>
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1972|06|18|}}
| origin = [[Los Angeles, California]], US<ref name="urb.com">{{cite web|first=Brett|last=Udenberg|url=http://www.urb.com/2010/06/29/rakaa-crown-of-thorns/|title=Rakaa - Crown Of Thorns|publisher=[[URB (magazine)|URB]]|date=June 29, 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111118020416/http://www.urb.com/2010/06/29/rakaa-crown-of-thorns/|archive-date=November 18, 2011}}</ref>
| background = solo_singer
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| genre = [[Alternative hip hop]]
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| birth_name = Rakaa W. Taylor<ref>{{cite web|first=Remco|last=Semaun|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/album-reviews/id.1481/title.rakaa-crown-of-thorns|title=Rakaa - Crown of Thorns|publisher=[[HipHopDX]]|date=July 21, 2010}}</ref>
| native_name =
| occupation = Rapper
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| years_active = 1998–present
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| label = [[Decon]]
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| alias = Rakaa Iriscience,<ref>{{cite web|first=Jake|last=Paine|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/interviews/id.1561/title.rakaa-iriscience-eye-know|title=Rakaa Iriscience: Eye Know|publisher=[[HipHopDX]]|date=June 30, 2010}}</ref> Iriscience<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/78054/dilated-peoples-stretch-out|title=Dilated Peoples Stretch Out|publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=April 27, 2014}}</ref>
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|mf=yes|1972|6|18}}
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| origin = [[Los Angeles]], [[California]]
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| genre = [[Alternative hip hop]]
| occupation = [[rapping|Rapper]]
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| years_active = 1998-present
| label = [[Decon]]
| associated_acts = [[Dilated Peoples]], [[Evidence (musician)|Evidence]], [[DJ Babu]]
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'''Rakaa W. Taylor''' (born June 18, 1972), better known by his stage names '''Rakaa''', '''Rakaa Iriscience''', and '''Iriscience''', is a rapper from [[Los Angeles]], [[California]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Brett|last=Udenberg|url=http://www.urb.com/2010/06/29/rakaa-crown-of-thorns/|title=Rakaa - Crown Of Thorns|publisher=[[URB (magazine)|URB]]|date=June 29, 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111118020416/http://www.urb.com/2010/06/29/rakaa-crown-of-thorns/|archive-date=November 18, 2011}}</ref> He is a member of [[Dilated Peoples]] alongside [[Evidence (musician)|Evidence]] and [[DJ Babu]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Mark|last=Bozzer|url=http://exclaim.ca/Reviews/HipHop/Rakaa_Iriscience-Crown_of_Thorns|title=Rakaa Iriscience - Crown of Thorns|publisher=[[Exclaim!]]|date=August 2010}}</ref>
'''Rakaa Taylor''' (born June 18, 1972) better known by his stage names '''Rakaa''', '''Rakaa Iriscience''', and '''Iriscience''', is a rapper from [[Los Angeles]], [[California]].<ref name="urb.com"/> He is a member of [[Dilated Peoples]] alongside [[Evidence (musician)|Evidence]] and [[DJ Babu]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Mark|last=Bozzer|url=http://exclaim.ca/Reviews/HipHop/Rakaa_Iriscience-Crown_of_Thorns|title=Rakaa Iriscience - Crown of Thorns|publisher=[[Exclaim!]]|date=August 2010}}</ref>

==Life and career==
His mother was a half Korean adoptee who was born in Korea during the Korean War and came to the United States at an early age.<ref>{{cite web|first=David|last=Lee Sanders|url=https://www.halfkorean.com/?page_id=207|title=Interview with Rakaa "Iriscience" Taylor|publisher=halfkorean|date=February 26, 2010}}</ref>


==Career==
Rakaa released the solo debut album, ''[[Crown of Thorns (album)|Crown of Thorns]]'', on [[Decon]] in 2010.<ref>{{cite web|first=Chris|last=Faraone|url=http://thephoenix.com/boston/music/105867-rakaa-crown-of-thorns-2010/|title=Rakaa - Crown of Thorns|publisher=[[The Phoenix (newspaper)|The Phoenix]]|date=July 28, 2010}}</ref> It featured vocal contributions from [[Aloe Blacc]], [[KRS-One]], [[Chali 2na]], [[Evidence (musician)|Evidence]], and [[Fashawn]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Andrew|last=Martin|url=http://www.prefixmag.com/reviews/rakaa-iriscience/crown-of-thorns/40155/|title=Album Review: Rakaa Iriscience - Crown of Thorns|publisher=Prefix|date=May 10, 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111028072216/http://www.prefixmag.com/reviews/rakaa-iriscience/crown-of-thorns/40155/|archive-date=October 28, 2011}}</ref> It was produced by [[Exile (producer)|Exile]], [[DJ Babu]], [[Oh No (musician)|Oh No]], [[El-P]], and [[The Alchemist (musician)|The Alchemist]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Ali|last=Elabbady|url=http://potholesinmyblog.com/album-review-rakaa-crown-of-thorns/|title=Album Review: Rakaa – Crown of Thorns|publisher=Potholes in My Blog|date=August 7, 2010}}</ref>
Rakaa released the solo debut album, ''[[Crown of Thorns (album)|Crown of Thorns]]'', on [[Decon]] in 2010.<ref>{{cite web|first=Chris|last=Faraone|url=http://thephoenix.com/boston/music/105867-rakaa-crown-of-thorns-2010/|title=Rakaa - Crown of Thorns|publisher=[[The Phoenix (newspaper)|The Phoenix]]|date=July 28, 2010}}</ref> It featured vocal contributions from [[Aloe Blacc]], [[KRS-One]], [[Chali 2na]], [[Evidence (musician)|Evidence]], and [[Fashawn]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Andrew|last=Martin|url=http://www.prefixmag.com/reviews/rakaa-iriscience/crown-of-thorns/40155/|title=Album Review: Rakaa Iriscience - Crown of Thorns|publisher=Prefix|date=May 10, 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111028072216/http://www.prefixmag.com/reviews/rakaa-iriscience/crown-of-thorns/40155/|archive-date=October 28, 2011}}</ref> It was produced by [[Exile (producer)|Exile]], [[DJ Babu]], [[Oh No (musician)|Oh No]], [[El-P]], and [[The Alchemist (musician)|The Alchemist]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Ali|last=Elabbady|url=http://potholesinmyblog.com/album-review-rakaa-crown-of-thorns/|title=Album Review: Rakaa – Crown of Thorns|publisher=Potholes in My Blog|date=August 7, 2010}}</ref>


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* Sirkle of Sound - "The Future" from ''The Awakening'' (2012)
* Sirkle of Sound - "The Future" from ''The Awakening'' (2012)
* [[Killa Hakan]] - "Berlin - Los Angeles" from ''Orijinal'' (2012)
* [[Killa Hakan]] - "Berlin - Los Angeles" from ''Orijinal'' (2012)
* ''[[Anarchy Reigns]]'' - Additional voices (2013)<ref name="AR">{{cite web |title=Anarchy Reigns (2013 Video Game) |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/video-games/Anarchy-Reigns/ |website=Behind The Voice Actors |access-date=6 June 2021|postscript=. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.}}</ref>
* Vlad Dobrescu - "Turnul Babel" from ''In Sfarsit'' (2013)
* Vlad Dobrescu - "Turnul Babel" from ''In Sfarsit'' (2013)
* Collective Elements - "Night Write" from ''Nice Vibez'' (2013)
* Collective Elements - "Night Write" from ''Nice Vibez'' (2013)
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* Separ - "Úspech" from ''Pirát'' (2014)
* Separ - "Úspech" from ''Pirát'' (2014)
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* Pawz One - "Avalanche Warning" from ''Face the Facts'' (2014)
* Ali a.k.a Mind - "Nada Nos Para" from ''Mestizo'' (2014)
* Ali a.k.a. Mind - "Nada Nos Para" from ''Mestizo'' (2014)
* [[Apollo Brown]] & [[Ras Kass]] - "H20" from ''Blasphemy'' (2014)
* [[Apollo Brown]] & [[Ras Kass]] - "H20" from ''Blasphemy'' (2014)
* [[Danny Diablo]] - "Time Is Money" from ''The Crackson Heights Project'' (2017)
* [[Danny Diablo]] - "Time Is Money" from ''The Crackson Heights Project'' (2017)
* Krazy Race - "Live & Learn" from ''The Rapture'' (2011)
* HIT Rappers (feat. Gorzki, Snoop Dogg, Curtis Young, PMD, Kurtis Blow, Kokane ...) (2018)


==References==
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Latest revision as of 14:31, 23 October 2024

Rakaa
Rakaa in 2023
Rakaa in 2023
Background information
Birth nameRakaa Taylor[1]
Also known asRakaa Iriscience,[2] Iriscience[3]
Born (1972-06-18) June 18, 1972 (age 52)
OriginLos Angeles, California, US[4]
GenresAlternative hip hop
OccupationRapper
Years active1998–present
LabelsDecon

Rakaa Taylor (born June 18, 1972) 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]

Life and career

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His mother was a half Korean adoptee who was born in Korea during the Korean War and came to the United States at an early age.[6]

Rakaa released the solo debut album, Crown of Thorns, on Decon in 2010.[7] It featured vocal contributions from Aloe Blacc, KRS-One, Chali 2na, Evidence, and Fashawn.[8] It was produced by Exile, DJ Babu, Oh No, El-P, and The Alchemist.[9]

Discography

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See also: Dilated Peoples discography

Albums

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EPs

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  • The Delilah EP (2010)

Singles

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  • "Pay Attention" (2001)
  • "End to Means" (2003)
  • "New Maps" (2012)

Guest appearances

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References

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  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. ^ a b Udenberg, Brett (June 29, 2010). "Rakaa - Crown Of Thorns". URB. Archived from the original on November 18, 2011.
  5. ^ Bozzer, Mark (August 2010). "Rakaa Iriscience - Crown of Thorns". Exclaim!.
  6. ^ Lee Sanders, David (February 26, 2010). "Interview with Rakaa "Iriscience" Taylor". halfkorean.
  7. ^ Faraone, Chris (July 28, 2010). "Rakaa - Crown of Thorns". The Phoenix.
  8. ^ Martin, Andrew (May 10, 2010). "Album Review: Rakaa Iriscience - Crown of Thorns". Prefix. Archived from the original on October 28, 2011.
  9. ^ Elabbady, Ali (August 7, 2010). "Album Review: Rakaa – Crown of Thorns". Potholes in My Blog.
  10. ^ "Anarchy Reigns (2013 Video Game)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved 6 June 2021. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
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