The Route Back to Hip Hop presents Checkout My Melody: A Story about Rakim created,written and produced by James Billings. This documentary gives the viewer some insight on Rakim's early days of growing up in Wyandanch. How he built his name and reputation as an emcee. As well as how he came to meet with Eric B which in turn launched his career.. This sheds light on some of the people WHO helped him along the way and decided to share their personal stories to fill the back story. Billings a pure fan of the culture and credits the God emcee for his contribution say's " Being such a fan and being a part of the culture, Rakim has influenced me in so many ways. "Rakim is the reason I got into Hip Hop and I could probably say that for about a Million more people. As a filmmaker I wanted to create something that would educate you as well as entertain" Part 2 will follow up soon". - James Billings
