Ep.62 - Eric B. & Rakim

Eric B & Rakim were the gold standards of Hip-Hop for a good chunk of Hip-Hop's early years. They struck the first $1M deal for any Hip-Hop act. They got the first "5 Mics" rating from The Source and that's without getting into the actual music itself. We get into their beginnings, their incredible four albums that broke ground in their own unique ways, their breakup & temporary reunion and the controversy that spans their entire career as it pertains to production credits. TIMESTAMPS:Weekly Music Roundup - (1:58)Topic Intro - (12:40)Would Rakim be Rakim without Eric B? - (18:14)Paid In Full - (26:24)Follow The Leader - (35:39)Let The Rhythm Hit Em - (46:16)Don't Sweat The Technique - (51:15)Where are Eric B & Rakim on the Hip-Hop duo pantheon - (56:05)The breakup & Production credit controversy - (59:58)Lighter Note - (1:17:14)Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Be sure to let us know that you're supporting us!Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Records for the right to use)HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers5E (Twitter & IG) - @5thElement_UK5E Community DiscordChillHop (Twitter) - @ChillhopdotcomBonus Points (Twitter) - @BonusPoints92Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:"What's Good?" W/ Charlie TaylorIn Search of SauceBlack Women Watch...5EPN RadioThe Beauty Of Independence