Paid in Full

by Eric B. & Rakim

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A benchmark of golden age hip-hop, 'Paid in Full' established a new blueprint for the genre through its revolutionary synthesis of lyricism and production. Rakim’s methodical, jazz-influenced delivery pioneered the use of complex internal rhymes and a relaxed, conversational flow that set a new standard for MCs. This was set against Eric B.’s gritty, minimalist production, which was groundbreaking for its heavy use of soul samples and intricate turntable techniques, profoundly influencing the sound of hip-hop to come.

Genres

  • East Coast Hip Hop
  • Boom Bap

Tracklist

  1. I Ain't No Joke
  2. Eric B. Is On The Cut
  3. My Melody
  4. I Know You Got Soul
  5. Move The Crowd
  6. Paid In Full
  7. As The Rhyme Goes On
  8. Chinese Arithmetic
  9. Eric B. Is President
  10. Extended Beat
  11. As The Rhyme Goes On - Radio Mix
  12. Paid In Full