Eric B. & Rakim – Microphone Fiend
Eric B. & Rakim – Microphone Fiend (1988)
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 Rakim’s signature tracks, blending references to addiction as a metaphor for his passion for rapping. The song features a prominent sample of “School Boy Crush” by Average White Band, showcasing Eric B.’s love for soul samples. The music video, directed by Scott Kalvert, opens with a young boy picking up a microphone and includes scenes of the duo performing.
