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Eric B. & Rakim’s ‘Follow the Leader’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary

July 22, 2023 Jesse Ducker

While the duo’s debut LP ‘Paid in Full’ (1987) remains the stronger overall album, Rakim’s lyrical performance on ‘Follow the Leader’ is arguably superior.

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Eric B. & Rakim’s Debut Album ‘Paid in Full’ Turns 35 | Anniversary Retrospective

July 1, 2022 Jesse Ducker
Eric B. & Rakim Debut Album Paid in Full

The duo’s debut LP ranks among the five greatest hip-hop albums ever recorded, and a compelling case can be made that it’s THE greatest ever.

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Eric B. & Rakim’s ‘Don’t Sweat the Technique’ Turns 30 | Anniversary Retrospective

June 19, 2022 Jesse Ducker
Eric B. & Rakim Don’t Sweat the Technique

Although Eric B. & Rakim’s musical partnership ended unexpectedly after four albums, they went out on a high note with ‘Don’t Sweat the Technique.’

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Eric B. & Rakim’s ‘Let The Rhythm Hit ‘Em’ Turns 30 | Anniversary Retrospective

June 17, 2020 Jesse Ducker
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It’s a shame that as the years have passed ‘Let The Rhythm Hit ’Em’ isn’t as revered as it deserves to be. But for heads who really know, it’s a bona fide classic just like the two LPs that precede it.

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