Eric B. & Rakim

Eric B. & Rakim

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Erik. B and & Rakim are widely credited as advancing hip-hop in ways that were still apparent decades after their break-up. Queens native Erik Barrier honed his turntable skills while working as a mobile DJ for a local radio station while still a teenager. It was during that job that he formed a partnership with Rakim, born William Griffin Jr, who took the name Rakim Allah after converting to Islam as a teenager. Their initial singles, “Erik B. Is President” and “My Melody” would both go on to appear on their debut album, 1987’s Paid In Full. The combination of Rakim’s poetic rhyme schemes and laid-back, jazz-inflected flow with Erik B’s heavy sampling of old soul records, particularly James Brown on “I Know You Got Soul”, set the template for hip-hop’s future. The 1988 follow-up Follow the Leader did better on the chart than their debut, and it solidified their status as the premiant hip-hop artists with songs like the title track and “Lyrics of Fury”. The cracked the pop charts for the first time as a featured artist on Jody Watley’s “Friends”, a number 9 hit in 1989. 1990’s Let the Rhythm Hit ‘Em gave them their biggest charting single to that point with the title track hitting number 2 on the rap chart, and the title track from 1992’s Don’t Sweat the Technique topped it. With their contract up, and each considering solo projects, the duo split after just four LPs that all reached the top 10 of the R&B album chart. They reunited for the first time in 2017 in order to play a series of live dates.

Top tracks

11
Don't Sweat The Technique
Eric B. & Rakim
Gold
04:19
Writer: Eric B. - Rakim / Composers: Eric B. - Rakim
05
I Ain't No Joke
Eric B. & Rakim
The 18th Letter / The Book Of Life
03:56
Writer: Eric Barrier - William Griffin / Composers: Eric Barrier - William Griffin
15
Paid In Full
Eric B. & Rakim
The 18th Letter / The Book Of Life
03:50
Writer: Eric Barrier - William Griffin / Composers: Eric Barrier - William Griffin
04
Microphone Fiend
Eric B. & Rakim
The 18th Letter / The Book Of Life
05:15
Writer: William Griffin - Eric Barrier - Steve Ferrone - Alan Gorrie - Roger Ball - Owen McIntyre / Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier - Steve Ferrone - Alan Gorrie - Roger Ball - Owen McIntyre
01
I Know You Got Soul
Eric B. & Rakim
The 18th Letter / The Book Of Life
04:48
Writer: Eric Barrier - William Griffin - James Brown - Bobby Byrd - Charles Fred A. Bobbit - Clarence Haskins - Michael Dewayne Williams - C. Simon - Grady Thomas / Composers: Eric Barrier - William Griffin - James Brown - Bobby Byrd - Charles Fred A. Bobbit - Clarence Haskins - Michael Dewayne Williams - C. Simon - Grady Thomas
01
Technique (Sprite Limelight)
Latto
Technique (Sprite Limelight)
02:23
Writer: Alyssa Stephens - Josh Cumbee - Eric Barrier - William Griffin - John Norris III / Composers: Alyssa Stephens - Josh Cumbee - Eric Barrier - William Griffin - John Norris III
03
In The Ghetto
Eric B. & Rakim
Let The Rhythm Hit 'Em
05:26
Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier
12
Paid In Full
Eric B. & Rakim
Paid In Full
03:37
Composers: Eric Barrier - William Griffin
05
Mahogany
Eric B. & Rakim
Gold
04:41
Writer: William Griffin - Eric Barrier / Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier
08
Know The Ledge
Eric B. & Rakim
The 18th Letter / The Book Of Life
04:00
Writer: William Griffin - Eric Barrier / Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier
01
Paid In Full (Seven Minutes Of Madness - The Coldcut Remix)
Eric B. & Rakim
The Remixes (1987-1992)
07:13
Writer: Eric Barrier - William Griffin / Composers: Eric Barrier - William Griffin
01
What's On Your Mind
Eric B. & Rakim
Don't Sweat The Technique
05:30
Writer: Eric B. - Rakim / Composers: Eric B. - Rakim
10
Let The Rhythm Hit 'Em (Album Version)
Eric B. & Rakim
The 18th Letter / The Book Of Life
05:24
Writer: William Griffin - Eric Barrier / Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier
02
Follow The Leader
Eric B. & Rakim
The 18th Letter / The Book Of Life
05:36
Writer: William Griffin - Eric Barrier - Bob James / Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier - Bob James
03
My Melody
Eric B. & Rakim
Paid In Full
06:49
Composers: Eric Barrier - William Griffin
08
Keep The Beat
Eric B. & Rakim
Don't Sweat The Technique
04:16
Writer: Eric B. - Rakim / Composers: Eric B. - Rakim
07
As The Rhyme Goes On
Eric B. & Rakim
Paid In Full
04:02
Composers: Eric Barrier - William Griffin
09
The R
Eric B. & Rakim
Follow The Leader (Expanded Edition)
03:53
Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier
05
My Melody (Original Mix)
Eric B. & Rakim
Gold
05:57
Writer: Eric Barrier - William Griffin / Composers: Eric Barrier - William Griffin
09
Move The Crowd
Eric B. & Rakim
The 18th Letter / The Book Of Life
03:48
Writer: Eric Barrier - William Griffin / Composers: Eric Barrier - William Griffin
09
Eric B. Is President
Eric B. & Rakim
Paid In Full
06:20
Composers: Eric Barrier - William Griffin
16
Paid In Full (Derek B's Urban Respray Version)
Eric B. & Rakim
The Remixes (1987-1992)
05:15
Writer: Eric Barrier - William Griffin / Composers: Eric Barrier - William Griffin
06
Put Your Hands Together
Eric B. & Rakim
Follow The Leader
05:15
Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier
02
No Omega (Extended Remix Version)
Eric B. & Rakim
Gold
05:21
Writer: William Griffin - Eric Barrier / Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier
10
Musical Massacre
Eric B. & Rakim
Follow The Leader (Expanded Edition)
04:27
Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier
03
The R (Extended Remix)
Eric B. & Rakim
The Remixes (1987-1992)
09:21
Writer: William Griffin - Eric Barrier / Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier
11
My Melody (Dub Version)
Eric B. & Rakim
Paid In Full (Deluxe Edition)
06:29
Writer: William Griffin - Eric Barrier / Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier
07
As The Rhyme Goes On (Pumpin' The Turbo - Chad Jay In Effect Version)
Eric B. & Rakim
The Remixes (1987-1992)
06:10
Writer: Eric Barrier - William Griffin / Composers: Eric Barrier - William Griffin
02
Teach The Children
Eric B. & Rakim
Don't Sweat The Technique
02:59
Writer: Eric B. - Rakim / Composers: Eric B. - Rakim
08
Lyrics Of Fury
Eric B. & Rakim
Gold
04:13
Writer: William Griffin - Eric Barrier / Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier
02
Eric B. Is On The Cut
Eric B. & Rakim
Paid In Full
03:51
Composers: Eric Barrier - William Griffin
10
Eric B. Is President (Dub Version)
Eric B. & Rakim
Paid In Full (Deluxe Edition)
04:03
Writer: Eric Barrier - William Griffin / Composers: Eric Barrier - William Griffin
08
Chinese Arithmetic
Eric B. & Rakim
Paid In Full
04:10
Composers: Eric Barrier - William Griffin
11
As The Rhyme Goes On (Radio Mix)
Eric B. & Rakim
Paid In Full
03:53
Composers: Eric Barrier - William Griffin
01
Paid In Full
Eric B. & Rakim
Dame Dash Presents Paid In Full / Dream Team
03:50
Writer: Eric Barrier - William Griffin / Composers: Eric Barrier - William Griffin
13
Microphone Fiend (Extended Remix)
Eric B. & Rakim
Follow The Leader (Expanded Edition)
05:19
Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier - Steve Ferrone - Alan Gorrie - Roger Ball - Owen McIntyre
11
Move The Crowd (The Wild Bunch Remix)
Eric B. & Rakim
The Remixes (1987-1992)
04:27
Writer: William Griffin - Eric Barrier / Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier
26
I Know You Got Soul (The Richie Rich Mega Mix)
Eric B. & Rakim
The Remixes (1987-1992)
04:56
Writer: Eric Barrier - William Griffin - James Brown - Bobby Byrd - Charles Fred A. Bobbit - Clarence Haskins - Michael Dewayne Williams - C. Simon - Grady Thomas / Composers: Eric Barrier - William Griffin - James Brown - Bobby Byrd - Charles Fred A. Bobbit - Clarence Haskins - Michael Dewayne Williams - C. Simon - Grady Thomas
07
To The Listeners
Eric B. & Rakim
Follow The Leader (Expanded Edition)
04:29
Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier
04
Run For Cover
Eric B. & Rakim
Gold
04:46
Writer: William Griffin - Eric Barrier / Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier
06
What's On Your Mind (House Party II Rap Theme) (Extended Vocal Version)
Eric B. & Rakim
Gold
05:22
Writer: Boaz Mc Wade Watson - Melvin Arthur Gentry - Eric B. - Bobby Lovelace - Rakim / Composers: Boaz Mc Wade Watson - Melvin Arthur Gentry - Eric B. - Bobby Lovelace - Rakim
03
Pass The Hand Grenade
Eric B. & Rakim
Don't Sweat The Technique
03:12
Writer: Eric B. - Rakim / Composers: Eric B. - Rakim
08
No Competition
Eric B. & Rakim
Follow The Leader (Expanded Edition)
03:51
Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier
11
Beats For The Listeners
Eric B. & Rakim
Follow The Leader (Expanded Edition)
04:08
Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier
06
Move The Crowd (Beatmix By Democratic 3)
Eric B. & Rakim
Paid In Full (Deluxe Edition)
07:12
Writer: William Griffin - Eric Barrier / Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier
10
Set 'Em Straight
Eric B. & Rakim
Let The Rhythm Hit 'Em
04:33
Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier
09
What's Going On
Eric B. & Rakim
Don't Sweat The Technique
03:49
Writer: Eric B. - Rakim / Composers: Eric B. - Rakim
02
No Omega
Eric B. & Rakim
Let The Rhythm Hit 'Em
04:44
Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier
04
Casualties Of War
Eric B. & Rakim
Don't Sweat The Technique
04:01
Writer: William Griffin - Eric Barrier / Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier
01
Don't Sweat The Technique (BL Socks Remix)
Eric B. & Rakim
Don't Sweat The Technique (BL Socks Remix)
03:48
Composers: Eric B. - Rakim
04
Eric B. Never Scared
Eric B. & Rakim
Follow The Leader (Expanded Edition)
05:18
Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier
04
Step Back
Eric B. & Rakim
Let The Rhythm Hit 'Em
04:27
Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier
07
Untouchables
Eric B. & Rakim
Let The Rhythm Hit 'Em
04:19
Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier
12
I Know You Got Soul (The Double Trouble Remix)
Eric B. & Rakim
The Remixes (1987-1992)
05:56
Writer: Eric Barrier - William Griffin - James Brown - Bobby Byrd - Charles Fred A. Bobbit - Clarence Haskins - Michael Dewayne Williams - C. Simon - Grady Thomas / Composers: Eric Barrier - William Griffin - James Brown - Bobby Byrd - Charles Fred A. Bobbit - Clarence Haskins - Michael Dewayne Williams - C. Simon - Grady Thomas
01
Let The Rhythm Hit 'Em (Upso Mix)
Eric B. & Rakim
Gold
06:12
Writer: William Griffin - Eric Barrier / Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier
05
Eric B. Made My Day
Eric B. & Rakim
Let The Rhythm Hit 'Em
05:10
Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier
07
Relax With Pep
Eric B. & Rakim
Don't Sweat The Technique
03:59
Writer: Eric B. - Rakim / Composers: Eric B. - Rakim
05
Just A Beat
Eric B. & Rakim
Follow The Leader
02:07
Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier
05
Just A Beat
Eric B. & Rakim
Follow The Leader (Expanded Edition)
02:04
Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier
03
In The Ghetto (Extended Mix)
Eric B. & Rakim
Gold
06:21
Writer: William Griffin - Eric Barrier / Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier
06
Run For Cover
Eric B. & Rakim
Let The Rhythm Hit 'Em
04:50
Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier
08
No Competition
Eric B. & Rakim
Follow The Leader
03:52
Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier
06
The Punisher
Eric B. & Rakim
Don't Sweat The Technique
04:06
Writer: William Griffin - Eric Barrier / Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier
14
The Punisher
Eric B. & Rakim
The 18th Letter / The Book Of Life
04:06
Writer: William Griffin - Eric Barrier / Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier
12
Kick Along
Eric B. & Rakim
Don't Sweat The Technique
03:29
Writer: Eric B. - Rakim / Composers: Eric B. - Rakim
02
Paid In Full (Seven Minutes Of Madness - The Coldcut Remix Pro Mix Edit)
Eric B. & Rakim
Rhythm 'N' Grooves
05:08
Writer: Eric Barrier - William Griffin / Composers: Eric Barrier - William Griffin
22
Mahogany (Extended Remix Version)
Eric B. & Rakim
The Remixes (1987-1992)
04:08
Writer: William Griffin - Eric Barrier / Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier
14
Put Your Hands Together (Fon Force Mix)
Eric B. & Rakim
Follow The Leader (Expanded Edition)
05:28
Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier
05
Rest Assured
Eric B. & Rakim
Don't Sweat The Technique
03:38
Writer: Eric B. - Rakim / Composers: Eric B. - Rakim
11
Beats For The Listeners
Eric B. & Rakim
Follow The Leader
04:08
Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier
11
Let The Rhythm Hit 'Em (12" Vocal Version Remix)
Eric B. & Rakim
Let The Rhythm Hit 'Em
06:11
Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier
09
Keep 'Em Eager To Listen
Eric B. & Rakim
Let The Rhythm Hit 'Em
04:41
Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier
17
Let The Rhythm Hit 'Em (45 King Club Mix)
Eric B. & Rakim
The Remixes (1987-1992)
05:30
Writer: William Griffin - Eric Barrier / Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier
06
Put Your Hands Together
Eric B. & Rakim
Follow The Leader (Expanded Edition)
05:13
Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier
10
I Like That You Can't Take That Away From Me (Album Version)
Jae Millz
Take The Lead
02:27
Writer: George Gershwin - Ira Gershwin - Jarvis Mills - Andre Lyons - Marcello Valenzano - William Griffin - Eric Barrier - Bob James - Tyrone Jackson - Conroy Forte - Kwame Kandekore - Kasseem Dean - Mashonda Tifrere - Mell Small - Venor Yard / Composers: George Gershwin - Ira Gershwin - Jarvis Mills - Andre Lyons - Marcello Valenzano - William Griffin - Eric Barrier - Bob James - Tyrone Jackson - Conroy Forte - Kwame Kandekore - Kasseem Dean - Mashonda Tifrere - Mell Small - Venor Yard
04
Eric B. Never Scared
Eric B. & Rakim
Follow The Leader
05:21
Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier
05
Don't Sweat The Technique (Funky Ginger Club Version)
Eric B. & Rakim
The Remixes (1987-1992)
08:16
Writer: Eric B. - Rakim / Composers: Eric B. - Rakim
10
The R (Remix Edit)
Eric B. & Rakim
Gold
03:25
Writer: William Griffin - Eric Barrier / Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier
04
Casualties Of War (Smooth Mix)
Eric B. & Rakim
The Remixes (1987-1992)
05:22
Writer: William Griffin - Eric Barrier / Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier
09
Follow The Leader (7" Edit)
Eric B. & Rakim
Boom Box Flava
04:15
Writer: William Griffin - Eric Barrier - Bob James / Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier - Bob James
10
Casualties Of War (Radical Radio Edit)
Eric B. & Rakim
Gold
04:10
Writer: William Griffin - Eric Barrier / Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier
20
Don't Sweat The Technique (UK Flavor Club Version)
Eric B. & Rakim
The Remixes (1987-1992)
06:51
Writer: Rakim - Eric B. / Composers: Rakim - Eric B.
15
Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em (Live)
Eric B. & Rakim
Old School Rap
02:49

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  • Discography
Albums
The Remixes (1987-1992)
℗ 2018 UMG Recordings, Inc.
27-10-2017
The Remixes (1987-1992)
01
Paid In Full (Seven Minutes Of Madness - The Coldcut Remix)
Eric B. & Rakim
The Remixes (1987-1992)
07:13
Writer: Eric Barrier - William Griffin / Composers: Eric Barrier - William Griffin
02
Let The Rhythm Hit 'Em (Upso Mix)
Eric B. & Rakim
The Remixes (1987-1992)
06:12
Writer: William Griffin - Eric Barrier / Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier
03
The R (Extended Remix)
Eric B. & Rakim
The Remixes (1987-1992)
09:21
Writer: William Griffin - Eric Barrier / Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier
04
Casualties Of War (Smooth Mix)
Eric B. & Rakim
The Remixes (1987-1992)
05:22
Writer: William Griffin - Eric Barrier / Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier
05
Don't Sweat The Technique (Funky Ginger Club Version)
Eric B. & Rakim
The Remixes (1987-1992)
08:16
Writer: Eric B. - Rakim / Composers: Eric B. - Rakim
06
My Melody (Original Mix)
Eric B. & Rakim
The Remixes (1987-1992)
05:57
Writer: Eric Barrier - William Griffin / Composers: Eric Barrier - William Griffin
07
As The Rhyme Goes On (Pumpin' The Turbo - Chad Jay In Effect Version)
Eric B. & Rakim
The Remixes (1987-1992)
06:10
Writer: Eric Barrier - William Griffin / Composers: Eric Barrier - William Griffin
Access the complete album info (26 songs)
Gold
This Compilation ℗ 2005 Universal Music Enterprises, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
01-01-2005
Gold
01
Eric B. Is President
Eric B. & Rakim
Gold
06:20
Writer: Eric Barrier - William Griffin / Composers: Eric Barrier - William Griffin
02
I Know You Got Soul
Eric B. & Rakim
Gold
04:48
Writer: Eric Barrier - William Griffin - James Brown - Bobby Byrd - Charles Fred A. Bobbit - Clarence Haskins - Michael Dewayne Williams - C. Simon - Grady Thomas / Composers: Eric Barrier - William Griffin - James Brown - Bobby Byrd - Charles Fred A. Bobbit - Clarence Haskins - Michael Dewayne Williams - C. Simon - Grady Thomas
03
I Ain't No Joke
Eric B. & Rakim
Gold
03:56
Writer: Eric Barrier - William Griffin / Composers: Eric Barrier - William Griffin
04
Paid In Full (Seven Minutes Of Madness - The Coldcut Remix)
Eric B. & Rakim
Gold
07:13
Writer: Eric Barrier - William Griffin / Composers: Eric Barrier - William Griffin
05
My Melody (Original Mix)
Eric B. & Rakim
Gold
05:57
Writer: Eric Barrier - William Griffin / Composers: Eric Barrier - William Griffin
06
Follow The Leader
Eric B. & Rakim
Gold
05:36
Writer: William Griffin - Eric Barrier - Bob James / Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier - Bob James
07
Microphone Fiend
Eric B. & Rakim
Gold
05:15
Writer: William Griffin - Eric Barrier - Steve Ferrone - Alan Gorrie - Roger Ball - Owen McIntyre / Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier - Steve Ferrone - Alan Gorrie - Roger Ball - Owen McIntyre
Access the complete album info (21 songs)
20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: Best Of Eric B & Rakim
This Compilation ℗ 2001 Universal Music Enterprises, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
01-01-2001
20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: Best Of Eric B & Rakim
01
I Know You Got Soul
Eric B. & Rakim
20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: Best Of Eric B & Rakim
04:48
Writer: Eric Barrier - William Griffin - James Brown - Bobby Byrd - Charles Fred A. Bobbit - Clarence Haskins - Michael Dewayne Williams - C. Simon - Grady Thomas / Composers: Eric Barrier - William Griffin - James Brown - Bobby Byrd - Charles Fred A. Bobbit - Clarence Haskins - Michael Dewayne Williams - C. Simon - Grady Thomas
02
Eric B. Is President
Eric B. & Rakim
20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: Best Of Eric B & Rakim
06:20
Writer: Eric Barrier - William Griffin / Composers: Eric Barrier - William Griffin
03
I Ain't No Joke
Eric B. & Rakim
20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: Best Of Eric B & Rakim
03:56
Writer: Eric Barrier - William Griffin / Composers: Eric Barrier - William Griffin
04
Paid In Full (Seven Minutes Of Madness - The Coldcut Remix)
Eric B. & Rakim
20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: Best Of Eric B & Rakim
07:13
Writer: Eric Barrier - William Griffin / Composers: Eric Barrier - William Griffin
05
Follow The Leader
Eric B. & Rakim
20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: Best Of Eric B & Rakim
05:36
Writer: William Griffin - Eric Barrier - Bob James / Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier - Bob James
06
Lyrics Of Fury
Eric B. & Rakim
20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: Best Of Eric B & Rakim
04:13
Writer: William Griffin - Eric Barrier / Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier
07
Microphone Fiend
Eric B. & Rakim
20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: Best Of Eric B & Rakim
05:15
Writer: William Griffin - Eric Barrier - Steve Ferrone - Alan Gorrie - Roger Ball - Owen McIntyre / Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier - Steve Ferrone - Alan Gorrie - Roger Ball - Owen McIntyre
Access the complete album info (11 songs)
Don't Sweat The Technique
℗ 1992 UMG Recordings, Inc.
01-01-1992
Don't Sweat The Technique
01
What's On Your Mind
Eric B. & Rakim
Don't Sweat The Technique
05:30
Writer: Eric B. - Rakim / Composers: Eric B. - Rakim
02
Teach The Children
Eric B. & Rakim
Don't Sweat The Technique
02:59
Writer: Eric B. - Rakim / Composers: Eric B. - Rakim
03
Pass The Hand Grenade
Eric B. & Rakim
Don't Sweat The Technique
03:12
Writer: Eric B. - Rakim / Composers: Eric B. - Rakim
04
Casualties Of War
Eric B. & Rakim
Don't Sweat The Technique
04:01
Writer: William Griffin - Eric Barrier / Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier
05
Rest Assured
Eric B. & Rakim
Don't Sweat The Technique
03:38
Writer: Eric B. - Rakim / Composers: Eric B. - Rakim
06
The Punisher
Eric B. & Rakim
Don't Sweat The Technique
04:06
Writer: William Griffin - Eric Barrier / Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier
07
Relax With Pep
Eric B. & Rakim
Don't Sweat The Technique
03:59
Writer: Eric B. - Rakim / Composers: Eric B. - Rakim
Access the complete album info (12 songs)
Let The Rhythm Hit 'Em
℗ 2009 Geffen Records
19-06-1990
Let The Rhythm Hit 'Em
01
Let The Rhythm Hit 'Em
Eric B. & Rakim
Let The Rhythm Hit 'Em
05:25
Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier
02
No Omega
Eric B. & Rakim
Let The Rhythm Hit 'Em
04:44
Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier
03
In The Ghetto
Eric B. & Rakim
Let The Rhythm Hit 'Em
05:26
Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier
04
Step Back
Eric B. & Rakim
Let The Rhythm Hit 'Em
04:27
Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier
05
Eric B. Made My Day
Eric B. & Rakim
Let The Rhythm Hit 'Em
05:10
Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier
06
Run For Cover
Eric B. & Rakim
Let The Rhythm Hit 'Em
04:50
Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier
07
Untouchables
Eric B. & Rakim
Let The Rhythm Hit 'Em
04:16
Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier
Access the complete album info (11 songs)
Follow The Leader (Expanded Edition)
℗ 2005 Geffen Records
26-07-1988
Follow The Leader (Expanded Edition)
01
Follow The Leader
Eric B. & Rakim
Follow The Leader (Expanded Edition)
05:34
Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier - Bob James
02
Microphone Fiend
Eric B. & Rakim
Follow The Leader (Expanded Edition)
05:14
Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier - Steve Ferrone - Alan Gorrie - Roger Ball - Owen McIntyre
03
Lyrics Of Fury
Eric B. & Rakim
Follow The Leader (Expanded Edition)
04:11
Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier
04
Eric B. Never Scared
Eric B. & Rakim
Follow The Leader (Expanded Edition)
05:18
Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier
05
Just A Beat
Eric B. & Rakim
Follow The Leader (Expanded Edition)
02:04
Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier
06
Put Your Hands Together
Eric B. & Rakim
Follow The Leader (Expanded Edition)
05:13
Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier
07
To The Listeners
Eric B. & Rakim
Follow The Leader (Expanded Edition)
04:29
Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier
Access the complete album info (14 songs)
Follow The Leader
℗ 1988 UNI Records Inc.
01-01-1988
Follow The Leader
01
Follow The Leader
Eric B. & Rakim
Follow The Leader
05:36
Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier - Bob James
02
Microphone Fiend
Eric B. & Rakim
Follow The Leader
05:17
Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier - Steve Ferrone - Alan Gorrie - Roger Ball - Owen McIntyre
03
Lyrics Of Fury
Eric B. & Rakim
Follow The Leader
04:15
Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier
04
Eric B. Never Scared
Eric B. & Rakim
Follow The Leader
05:21
Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier
05
Just A Beat
Eric B. & Rakim
Follow The Leader
02:07
Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier
06
Put Your Hands Together
Eric B. & Rakim
Follow The Leader
05:15
Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier
07
To The Listeners
Eric B. & Rakim
Follow The Leader
04:32
Composers: William Griffin - Eric Barrier
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Paid In Full
℗ 2005 The Island Def Jam Music Group
07-07-1987
Paid In Full
01
I Ain't No Joke
Eric B. & Rakim
Paid In Full
03:56
Composers: Eric Barrier - William Griffin
02
Eric B. Is On The Cut
Eric B. & Rakim
Paid In Full
03:51
Composers: Eric Barrier - William Griffin
03
My Melody
Eric B. & Rakim
Paid In Full
06:49
Composers: Eric Barrier - William Griffin
04
I Know You Got Soul
Eric B. & Rakim
Paid In Full
04:48
Composers: Eric Barrier - William Griffin - James Brown - Bobby Byrd - Charles Fred A. Bobbit - Clarence Haskins - Michael Dewayne Williams - C. Simon - Grady Thomas
05
Move The Crowd
Eric B. & Rakim
Paid In Full
03:48
Composers: Eric Barrier - William Griffin
06
Paid In Full
Eric B. & Rakim
Paid In Full
03:50
Composers: Eric Barrier - William Griffin
07
As The Rhyme Goes On
Eric B. & Rakim
Paid In Full
04:02
Composers: Eric Barrier - William Griffin
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Paid In Full (Deluxe Edition)
℗ 2003 UMG Recordings, Inc.
07-07-1987
Paid In Full (Deluxe Edition)
01
I Ain't No Joke
Eric B. & Rakim
Paid In Full (Deluxe Edition)
03:56
Writer: Eric Barrier - William Griffin / Composers: Eric Barrier - William Griffin
02
Eric B. Is On The Cut
Eric B. & Rakim
Paid In Full (Deluxe Edition)
03:51
Writer: Eric Barrier - William Griffin / Composers: Eric Barrier - William Griffin
03
My Melody
Eric B. & Rakim
Paid In Full (Deluxe Edition)
06:49
Writer: Eric Barrier - William Griffin / Composers: Eric Barrier - William Griffin
04
I Know You Got Soul
Eric B. & Rakim
Paid In Full (Deluxe Edition)
04:48
Writer: Eric Barrier - William Griffin - James Brown - Bobby Byrd - Charles Fred A. Bobbit - Clarence Haskins - Michael Dewayne Williams - C. Simon - Grady Thomas / Composers: Eric Barrier - William Griffin - James Brown - Bobby Byrd - Charles Fred A. Bobbit - Clarence Haskins - Michael Dewayne Williams - C. Simon - Grady Thomas
05
Move The Crowd
Eric B. & Rakim
Paid In Full (Deluxe Edition)
03:48
Writer: Eric Barrier - William Griffin / Composers: Eric Barrier - William Griffin
06
Paid In Full
Eric B. & Rakim
Paid In Full (Deluxe Edition)
03:50
Writer: Eric Barrier - William Griffin / Composers: Eric Barrier - William Griffin
07
As The Rhyme Goes On
Eric B. & Rakim
Paid In Full (Deluxe Edition)
04:02
Writer: Eric Barrier - William Griffin / Composers: Eric Barrier - William Griffin
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Singles
Technique (Sprite Limelight)
(P) 2023 Streamcut & RCA Records
08-06-2023
Technique (Sprite Limelight)
01
Technique (Sprite Limelight)
Latto
Technique (Sprite Limelight)
02:23
Writer: Alyssa Stephens - Josh Cumbee - Eric Barrier - William Griffin - John Norris III / Composers: Alyssa Stephens - Josh Cumbee - Eric Barrier - William Griffin - John Norris III
Don't Sweat The Technique (BL Socks Remix)
℗ 2019 UMG Recordings, Inc.
04-10-2019
Don't Sweat The Technique (BL Socks Remix)
01
Don't Sweat The Technique (BL Socks Remix)
Eric B. & Rakim
Don't Sweat The Technique (BL Socks Remix)
03:48
Composers: Eric B. - Rakim
Paid In Full / Eric B.Is On The Cut
This Compilation ℗ 2009 Universal International Music B.V.
01-01-2009
Paid In Full / Eric B.Is On The Cut
01
Paid In Full
Eric B. & Rakim
Paid In Full / Eric B.Is On The Cut
03:50
Writer: Eric Barrier - William Griffin / Composers: Eric Barrier - William Griffin
02
Eric B. Is On The Cut
Eric B. & Rakim
Paid In Full / Eric B.Is On The Cut
03:51
Writer: Eric Barrier - William Griffin / Composers: Eric Barrier - William Griffin
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Hip Hop Workout
This Compilation ℗ 2018 UMG Recordings, Inc.
25-05-2018
Hip Hop Workout
01
Fight The Power
Public Enemy
Hip Hop Workout
04:42
Writer: Carlton Ridenhour - Eric Sadler - Keith Shocklee / Composers: Carlton Ridenhour - Eric Sadler - Keith Shocklee
02
Touch It
Busta Rhymes
Hip Hop Workout
03:57
Writer: Kasseem Dean - Busta Rhymes - Thomas Bangalter - Guy Manuel Homem-Christo / Composers: Kasseem Dean - Busta Rhymes - Thomas Bangalter - Guy Manuel Homem-Christo
03
75 Bars (Black's Reconstruction)
The Roots
Hip Hop Workout
03:15
Writer: Ahmir Thompson - Tariq Trotter / Composers: Ahmir Thompson - Tariq Trotter
04
Straight Outta Compton
N.W.A
Hip Hop Workout
04:14
Writer: Dr. Dre - O'Shea Jackson - Lorenzo Patterson - Eric Wright / Composers: Dr. Dre - O'Shea Jackson - Lorenzo Patterson - Eric Wright
05
Desire
Pharoahe Monch
Hip Hop Workout
03:37
Writer: Alan Maman - Troy Donald Jamerson - L. Brooks - Holland-Dozier-Holland / Composers: Alan Maman - Troy Donald Jamerson - L. Brooks - Holland-Dozier-Holland
06
Mama Said Knock You Out
LL COOL J
Hip Hop Workout
04:49
Writer: James Mccants - Leroy Mccants - Bob Erwin - Marlon Williams / Composers: James Mccants - Leroy Mccants - Bob Erwin - Marlon Williams
07
If I Can't
50 Cent
Hip Hop Workout
03:16
Writer: Mike Elizondo - Curtis Jackson - Andre R. Young - Theron "Neff-U" Feemster / Composers: Mike Elizondo - Curtis Jackson - Andre R. Young - Theron "Neff-U" Feemster
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The 18th Letter / The Book Of Life
This Compilation ℗ 1997 Universal Records Inc.
01-01-1997
The 18th Letter / The Book Of Life
01
Intro
Rakim
The 18th Letter / The Book Of Life
00:12
Writer: Unknown
02
The 18th Letter (Always And Forever)
Rakim
The 18th Letter / The Book Of Life
03:00
Writer: Rakim - William Griffin - Scott Phillips - S. Phillips / Composers: Rakim - William Griffin - Scott Phillips - S. Phillips
03
Skit 1
Rakim
The 18th Letter / The Book Of Life
00:23
Writer: Unknown
04
It's Been A Long Time
Rakim
The 18th Letter / The Book Of Life
03:57
Writer: Rakim - William Griffin - Eric Barrier - Fred Babbitt - James Brown - Charles Fred A. Bobbit - Eric B. - Bobby Byrd - Chris Martin / Composers: Rakim - William Griffin - Eric Barrier - Fred Babbitt - James Brown - Charles Fred A. Bobbit - Eric B. - Bobby Byrd - Chris Martin
05
Remember That
Rakim
The 18th Letter / The Book Of Life
04:40
Writer: DJ Clark Kent - Kenny Greene - David Hall - William Griffin - Donald Hepburn - Freddy Bird - Lana Moorer - Bruce Smith - Rakim / Composers: DJ Clark Kent - Kenny Greene - David Hall - William Griffin - Donald Hepburn - Freddy Bird - Lana Moorer - Bruce Smith - Rakim
06
The Saga Begins
Rakim
The 18th Letter / The Book Of Life
04:22
Writer: Pete Rock - Rakim - Peter Phillips - William Griffin - Eric Barrier - Marlon Williams - Antonio Hardy / Composers: Pete Rock - Rakim - Peter Phillips - William Griffin - Eric Barrier - Marlon Williams - Antonio Hardy
07
Skit 2
Rakim
The 18th Letter / The Book Of Life
00:19
Writer: Unknown
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90s Hip Hop
This Compilation ℗ 2017 UMG Recordings, Inc.
07-07-2017
90s Hip Hop
01
Regulate
Warren G
90s Hip Hop
04:10
Writer: Nathaniel Hale / Composers: Nathaniel Hale
02
Slam
Onyx
90s Hip Hop
03:36
Writer: Jason Mizell - Kirk Jones - Tyrone Taylor - Fred Scruggs - Chylow M. Parker / Composers: Jason Mizell - Kirk Jones - Tyrone Taylor - Fred Scruggs - Chylow M. Parker
03
Shoop
Salt-N-Pepa
90s Hip Hop
04:05
Writer: Mark Sparks - Cheryl "Salt" James - Sandy "Pepa" Denton - Otwane Roberts - Ike Turner / Composers: Mark Sparks - Cheryl "Salt" James - Sandy "Pepa" Denton - Otwane Roberts - Ike Turner
04
The Choice Is Yours (Revisited)
Black Sheep
90s Hip Hop
04:03
Writer: William McLean - Andres Titus / Composers: William McLean - Andres Titus
05
Still A G Thang
Snoop Dogg
90s Hip Hop
04:20
Composers: Snoop Dogg - Meech Wells
06
U Can't Touch This
MC Hammer
90s Hip Hop
04:16
Writer: M.C. Hammer - Alonzo Miller - Rick James / Composers: M.C. Hammer - Alonzo Miller - Rick James
07
Ms. Fat Booty
Mos Def
90s Hip Hop
03:43
Writer: Edward Snyder - Charles Singleton - Lamont Dorrell - Dante Smith / Composers: Edward Snyder - Charles Singleton - Lamont Dorrell - Dante Smith
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