When hip-hop veterans return after decades, the question is always the same: can they still capture the spark? With Northstar’s new single “Luv Allah, Luv Equality,” the answer is a resounding yes.
Presented as the third single from the forthcoming Northstar Forever album, this track isn’t just music—it’s a tribute, a call for balance, and a reminder of the foundation the Wu-Tang affiliates built years ago.
Christbearer opens with vivid bars that transport listeners from L.A. streets to London bridges, balancing defiance with wisdom. The late Big Meko Da Pharaoh (whose presence here is powerful and bittersweet) delivers verses that feel like snapshots of California life, laced with smoke, steel, and spiritual undertones.
Kinetic 9, stepping in with his signature cadence, doesn’t just rap—he reflects. His lines about walking the tightrope between peace and destruction feel as relevant in today’s world as they did when Wu-Tang first shook the industry. His outro tribute to ODB, Popa Wu, Doc Doom, and others gives the song weight beyond the beat—making it not just a record, but an elegy.
Visually, the animated video expands the track into something timeless, pairing gritty lyricism with surreal artistry. And with Shaka Amazulu The 7th behind the production and DJ Flipcyde scratching life into the soundscape, the single feels rooted yet forward-moving.
What makes “Luv Allah, Luv Equality” stand out isn’t just its nostalgia—it’s its urgency. Hip-hop today often chases trends, but Northstar and Kinetic 9 remind us that real artistry is about reflection, remembrance, and respect. Legacy doesn’t just live in the past—it lives in every verse that carries truth.