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Sexy Versus is the third studio album by Al B. Sure! It was his first album released exclusively by Warner Bros. Records, his first two having been released under Uptown Records with Warner Bros. Records handling distribution. It was not as successful as his previous two albums but still managed to find success on the charts, making it to #41 ...
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- September 22, 1992
- 1991–1992
Sexy Versus Tracklist. 1. Right Now Lyrics. 5.6K. 2. U & I Lyrics. 3. Playing Games Lyrics. (Missing Lyrics) 4. Natalie Lyrics. 5. Ooh 4 You Girl (Ft. Chubb Rock & Grand Puba) Lyrics. (Missing...
28 de jan. de 2024 · Published on. January 28, 2024. By. Ben Merlis. Photo: David Corio/Redferns. Emerging during hip-hop’s “golden age”, Eric B And Rakim fused an easy-going flow with hard-edged beats, describing...
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Eric B. and Rakim met in 1985 after Eric B. looked for a rapper to complement his turntable work at the New York City radio station WBLS. After Rakim responded to Eric B.'s search for "New York's top MC", Eric B.'s friend and roommate Marley Marl allowed him to use his home studio. The first track they recorded, "Eric B. Is President", was released...
Rakim's rhyming deviated from the simple rhyme patterns of early 1980s hip hop. His free-rhythm style ignored bar lines and had earned comparisons to Thelonious Monk. The New York Times' Ben Ratliff wrote that Rakim's "unblustery rapping developed the form beyond the flat-footed rhythms of schoolyard rhymes". While many rappers developed their tech...
"Eric B. Is President" was released as the first single with "My Melody" as the B-side. It peaked at number 48 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks and number forty on the Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales. The track sparked debate on the legality of unauthorized sampling when James Brown sued to prevent the duo's use of his music. PopMatters' ...
In a contemporary review for The Washington Post, Mark Jenkins highlighted the single "Eric B. Is President" but was unimpressed by the rest of Paid in Full: "Its beats are monotonous, and the attempts to take 'jazz and the quiet storm' and 'convert into hip-hop form' fall flat." Robert Christgau gave the album a "B" grade in his "Consumer Guide" c...
Adapted from AllMusic. 1. Ruth Kaplan – art direction 2. Patrick Adams – engineer 3. Robert Hill – executive producer 4. Herb Powers – mastering 5. Ron Contarsy – photography 6. Eric B. & Rakim – producers 7. Marley Marl – remixing
Nathan Brackett, Christian Hoard (2004). The New Rolling Stone Album Guide. Completely Revised and Updated 4th Edition. Simon & Schuster. ISBN 0-7432-0169-8.Weisbard, Eric; Craig Marks (1995). Spin Alternative Record Guide. Vintage Books. ISBN 0-679-75574-8.Paid in Full at DiscogsAudio samples and lyrics at MTV- Eric B. & Rakim
- July 7, 1987
- 1986–1987
- Golden age hip hop
26 de mar. de 2024 · 1. Finest Ones. The joint is like a tribute to the ladies, a cross-section of Rakim’s world where he cherishes the aesthetic and inner beauty of women, comparing them to centerfolds.
Eric B. & Rakim are 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.
9 de dez. de 2020 · This is about songs that perfectly combine between good beats, flow and lyricism as well as awesome choruses (especially from Dj Premier). And Including powe...
