Eric B. & Rakim - Let The Rhythm Hit 'em Apr 2026

: A moody, soulful track influenced by the death of Rakim’s father and the murder of producer Paul C..

: Showcases Rakim's "sound barrier breaking flow" over high-BPM, hard-edged production. Eric B. & Rakim - Let The Rhythm Hit 'Em

Find (like Spotify or Apple Music ) to listen now. : A moody, soulful track influenced by the

: The late mentor who laid the groundwork for many of the album's darker beats before his unsolved murder in 1989. : The late mentor who laid the groundwork

: Widely considered one of the greatest story-raps in history, later sampled by Nas on "N.Y. State of Mind". 💎 The "Hidden" Production

Eric B. & Rakim's 1990 release, , is often cited as the duo's most cohesive and "darker" project . While it lacked the breakout radio hits of Paid in Full , it secured a rare, perfect 5-mic rating from The Source upon its release. 🎧 Album Highlights

💡 : This album represents the "creative turning point" for Rakim, moving from the swagger of his early work to a more "thoughtful, self-righteous" persona.