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Eric B. & Rakim

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Years Active
1986 – 1992 (6 years)
Founded In
Queens, New York, New York, United States
Eric B. & Rakim were a hip-hop duo from New York City, New York, United States composed of DJ Eric Barrier (born November 8, 1965) and MC Rakim (born William Michael Griffin Jr.). The duo went on to release 4 studio albums with their 1987, Paid in Full being regarded as one the most influential albums in Hip Hop. In 1988, they released their second album titled, Follow The Leader. They later continued to release two more albums in 1990, Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em and in 1992, Don't Sweat the Technique in which they went on to split in that same year. Eric B. & Rakim we… read more
Eric B. & Rakim were a hip-hop duo from New York City, New York, United States composed of DJ Eric Barrier (born November 8, 1965) and MC Rakim (born William Michael Griffin Jr.). The duo went on to release 4 studio albums with their 1987, Paid in Full being regarded as one the most influ… read more
Eric B. & Rakim were a hip-hop duo from New York City, New York, United States composed of DJ Eric Barrier (born November 8, 1965) and MC Rakim (born William Michael Griffin Jr.). The duo went on to release 4 studio albums with their 1987, Paid in Full being regarded as one the most influential albums in Hip Hop. In 1988, they released their second album titl… read more

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Top Tracks

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1 Play track Don't Sweat The Technique Don't Sweat the Technique
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 2,074 listeners
2 Play track Paid in Full Paid in Full
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 1,053 listeners
3 Play track Paid in Full I Ain't No Joke
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 890 listeners
4 Play track Don't Sweat The Technique Know The Ledge
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 603 listeners
5 Play track Don't Sweat The Technique Keep The Beat
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 575 listeners
6 Play track Paid in Full I Know You Got Soul
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 411 listeners
7 Play track Follow the Leader Microphone Fiend
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 373 listeners
8 Play track Follow the Leader Follow the Leader
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 272 listeners
9 Play track Paid in Full My Melody
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 180 listeners
10 Play track Paid in Full Eric B. Is President
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 179 listeners

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Albums

  1. 341,426 listeners

    7 Jul 1987 · 10 tracks

    Paid in Full
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  2. 207,531 listeners

    23 Jun 1992 · 12 tracks

    Don't Sweat The Technique
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  3. 127,542 listeners

    1 Jan 1988 · 11 tracks

    Follow the Leader
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  4. 87,651 listeners

    1 Jan 2005 · 21 tracks

    Gold
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