Big Daddy Kane and RZA - "Open Ya Eyes"

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The Juice Crew was a legendary hip hop collective that ran from 1983 to 1991, and featured Marley Marl, Roxanne Shante, MC Shan, Biz Markie, Big Daddy Kane, Kool G Rap, Masta Ace, and more. RZA has reunited an all-star group of The Juice Crew for an upcoming EP, and the first single sees the legendary producer/emcee team with Big Daddy Kane. "Open Ya Eyes" sees the icons taking everything great from the classic 80's hip hop scene and mixing it with the Wu-Tang Clan mastermind's style. There's a cinematic feel to the song, and this is pure classic hip hop. There are throwback elements in "Open Ya Eyes," but this is a modern take on two classic sounds. This song is as good as you expect it to be, and possibly better.

RZA says of the new single:

“This is a bridge between generational schools of knowledge.  Kane’s wisdom in life and rhyme meets the Wu philosophy of consciousness. Together, we’re giving the culture something that uplifts; a call to wake up and see with inner sight.” 

You can watch the video for "Open Ya Eyes" below. Bobby Digital Presents: Juice Crew All Stars is due out November 14 on DNA Music Group and Hitmaker Distro. For more on Big Daddy Kane, check out the artist on Instagram. RZA can be found on Instagram here.

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