Years Active: 2000
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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Nov 02 2009 7:30AM
by Sharks
Filed under: Hip-Hop, Hip-Hop News, What's Beef?
The Boombox Music Blog: Eric B. & Rakim were rap legends both on and off the record. While Eric B. was best known for his street rep, Rakim was well-respected for his handwork, in his own right. Unfortunately, according to a recent interview with Rakim, Kool G Rap, ... Read moreOct 26 2009 13:00PM
by Spinner Staff
Filed under: The Hit List
Spinner: In the music industry, every day is El Dia de los Muertos, especially when los muertos can be reanimated to ensure big record sales. "It's f---ing weird to be doing a song with someone who is deceased," as Korn's Jonathan Davis once said. Here are 10 ... Read moreNov 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
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