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Eric B. & Rakim
Erik. B and & Rakim are widely credited as advancing hip-hop in ways that were
still apparent decades after their break-up. Queens native Erik Barrier honed
his turntable skills while working as a mobile DJ for a local radio station
while still a teenager. It was during that job that he formed a partnership with
Rakim, born William Griffin Jr, who took the name Rakim Allah after converting
to Islam as a teenager. Their initial singles, “Erik B. Is President” and “My
Melody” would both go on to appear on their debut album, 1987’s Paid In Full.
The combination of Rakim’s poetic rhy...
Juice (Know the Ledge)Eric B. & Rakim
Don't Sweat the Technique
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Paid in FullEric B. & Rakim
Paid in Full
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I Know You Got SoulRakim and Eric B. & Rakim
Paid in Full
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Microphone Fiend
Eric B. & RakimFollow the Leader
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Casualties of WarEric B. & Rakim
Don't Sweat the Technique
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Keep the BeatEric B. & Rakim
Don't Sweat the Technique
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