Eric B. & RakimLet The Rhythm Hit ‘Em
Directed by Julien Temple
Eric B. & Rakim's "Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em" is the title track from their third studio album, released on June 19, 1990. The song…
Eric B. & RakimPaid In Full
Directed by Bruno Tilley
Paid In Full by Eric B. & Rakim is a legendary golden-era hip-hop track with iconic production and sharp lyricism. The video features late-80s fashion,…
Eric B. & RakimEric B. Is President
Eric B. Is President is a song by Eric B. & Rakim, released in 1986. The song features Rakim's smooth flow and Eric B.'s innovative…
RakimWhen I B On Tha Mic
When I B On Tha Mic by Rakim is a golden-age hip-hop classic showcasing lyrical mastery and smooth delivery. The video is a 90s visual…
Eric B. & RakimI Ain’t No Joke
Directed by Vivien Goldman, Mick Sawyer
Eric B. & Rakim's "I Ain't No Joke" is a seminal track from their debut album, *Paid in Full*, released in 1987. The song showcases…
Eric B. & RakimMicrophone Fiend
Directed by Scott Kalvert
Microphone Fiend was released in 1988 as the second single from Eric B. & Rakim's album *Follow the Leader*. The song has become one of…
About · Rakim
Born 1968 · New York City, Long Island, NY, USA · hip-hop, East Coast hip-hop · Aftermath Entertainment
William Michael Griffin Jr. (born January 28, 1968), better known by his stage name Rakim (), is an American rapper. He is one half of golden age hip-hop duo Eric B. & Rakim, with whom he released four albums: Paid in Full (1987), Follow the Leader (1988), Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em (1990), and Don't Sweat the Technique (1992). He also released five solo albums: The 18th Letter (1997), The Master (1999), The Seventh Seal (2009), G.O.D.'s Network: Reb7rth (2024) and The Re-Up (2025) Rakim is considered a transformative figure in hip hop. He helped to pioneer the use of internal rhymes and… via Wikipedia
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