Eric B And Rakim Merch
Description: Eric B. & Rakim were an American hip hop duo formed on Long Island, New York, in 1986, composed of DJ Eric B. and rapper Rakim. They first received acclaim for their 1987 debut album Paid in Full, which featured versions of the popular singles "Eric B. Is President" and the title track. They followed with three successful albums: Follow the Leader (1988), Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em (1990), and Don't Sweat the Technique (1992). AllMusic wrote that "during rap's so-called golden age in the late '80s, Eric B. & Rakim were almost universally recognized as the premier DJ/MC team in all of hip-hop."Tom Terrell called them "the most influential DJ/MC combo in contemporary pop music period."
Description: Celebrate the golden age of hip-hop with this classic "Eric B. & Rakim '86 - Fresh Is The Word" graphic design. Featuring an authentic retro boombox, vintage broadcast microphone, and iconic ribbons referencing hip-hop royalty, this distressed red and blue design is an absolute essential for old-school rap heads, turntablists, and lovers of legendary street poetry.
Description: Eric B. & Rakim were an American hip hop duo formed on Long Island, New York, in 1986, composed of DJ Eric B. and rapper Rakim. They first received acclaim for their 1987 debut album Paid in Full, which featured versions of the popular singles "Eric B. Is President" and the title track.
Description: Eric B. & Rakim were an American hip hop duo formed on Long Island, New York, in 1986, composed of DJ Eric B. and rapper Rakim. They first received acclaim for their 1987 debut album Paid in Full, which featured versions of the popular singles "Eric B. Is President" and the title track.
Description: Eric B. & Rakim were an American hip hop duo formed on Long Island, New York, in 1986, composed of DJ Eric B. and rapper Rakim. They first received acclaim for their 1987 debut album Paid in Full, which featured versions of the popular singles "Eric B. Is President" and the title track.
Description: Eric B. & Rakim were an American hip hop duo formed on Long Island, New York, in 1986, composed of DJ Eric B. and rapper Rakim. They first received acclaim for their 1987 debut album Paid in Full, which featured versions of the popular singles "Eric B. Is President" and the title track.
Description: "Thinkin' of a master plan, 'cause ain't nothin' but sweat inside my hand." With those fourteen iconic words, Eric B. & Rakim forever changed the DNA of hip-hop. Released in 1987 on their seminal album Paid in Full, the track "Paid in Full" became an instant anthem of hustle, survival, and ambition. The opening lyric captured the gritty reality of urban life while introducing Rakim’s revolutionary, laid-back delivery and multi-syllabic rhyme schemes. More than just a memorable hook, "Thinkin' of a master plan" evolved into a foundational mantra for generations of artists. It transcended its era to become one of the most heavily quoted, sampled, and revered lines in music history.
