Eric B. & Rakim

Hot Hip Hop Artists

Years Active: 2000

Band Members: Eric B., Rakim

Influenced by: Isaac Hayes, James Brown, Eagles, Kurtis Blow, Sly & the Family Stone, Run-D.M.C., Parliament

Genre: Hip-Hop

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Dolla Dolla Bill Y'all: No. 2

Nov 13 2008 9:30AM by BoomBox Staff

Filed under: Hip-Hop, The Rundown, Songs

The Boombox Music Blog: 'Paid in Full' --Eric B and Rakim (1988) Quotable: So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent/So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint/So I start my mission -- leave my residence/Thinkin' how could I get some dead presidents" Back when a ... Read more

Top 20 Hip-Hop Albums of All Time: No. 6

Aug 27 2008 8:30AM by BoomBox Staff

Filed under: The Rundown, Songs

The Boombox Music Blog: 'Paid in Full,' by Eric B & Rakim With "I came in the door, I said it before/I never let the mic magnetize me no more," the duo ushered in the beginning of bravado. Considered the most influential rap album of all time, 'Paid in Full' was genius. ... Read more

New Releases: Rap Pioneer Rakim Delivers 'The Archive: Live, Lost and Found'

Mar 04 2008 11:30AM by Tracey Ford

Filed under: Hip-Hop, The BoomBox, Full CD Listening Parties

The Boombox Music Blog: Here's a little something for the real hip-hop heads. Legendary rapper Rakim's latest release, 'The Archive: Live, Lost & Found,' features a little bit of everything from one of rap's pioneers. The new album includes live performances, unreleased ... Read more