NYC duo Eric B & Rakim's game-changing debut 'Paid in Full' was originally released in 1987 and remains one of the most influential rap albums of all time. It showcases Eric B's break-fuelled, lo-fi beats and scratch mastery and Rakim's revolutionary flow and complex rhymes. The album is essential listening for anyone interested in the basic musical foundations of hip hop.
Track Listing:
1. I Ain't No Joke - Eric B & Rakim (3.57)
2. Eric B. Is On the Cut - Eric B & Rakim (3.52)
3. My Melody - Eric B & Rakim (6.49)
4. I Know You Got Soul - Eric B & Rakim (4.49)
5. Move the Crowd - Eric B & Rakim (3.48)
6. Paid in Full - Eric B & Rakim (3.52)
7. As the Rhyme Goes On - Eric B & Rakim (4.01)
8. Chinese Arithmetic - Eric B & Rakim (4.1)
9. Eric B. Is President - Eric B & Rakim (6.2)
10. Extended Beat - Eric B & Rakim (3.51)
Year of Production: 1987