Episode Synopsis "DEF EDucation Episode 19 (Part I): Beneficence"

During this episode, we sat down with Rahim "Beneficence" Muhammad to discuss his roots in Hip Hop and his new book, Concrete Soul. Beneficence has collaborated with the likes of Inspectah Deck, Chubb Rock, Dres from Black Sheep, and Keith Murray. He is co-founder of Ill Adrenaline Records and is a graduate of Cheney University. His albums include "Basement Chemistry", "Stellar Mind", and "Concrete Soul". Beneficence, Brick City's veteran lyricist and Artifacts affiliate, has been one of the most active independent artists in the game since 1994. He released two highly sought after vinyl singles ("Hostile Life Style" and "Thin Line") in the 90's and dropped three underrated albums with the help from El Da Sensei, DJ Kaos (Artifacts), Mr. Len (Company Flow), Kice of Course and others. Beneficence's 4th full length boasts star-studded guest appearances from Diamond D (production on five tracks plus two vocal features), Roc Marciano, Prince Po (of Organized Konfusion), Lord Tariq, Rob-O (Pete Rock / INI), The Legion, DJ LKB, Kazi (Stones Throw / Madlib), El Da Sensei, Truth Enola, Presto, 12 Finger Dan, Frank Nitt (of Frank-N-Dank) and Wise Intelligent.

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