album · June 19, 1990

Let the Rhythm Hit ’Em

boom bapraphip-hop

This 1990 album is a masterclass in boom-bap production and intricate, multi-syllabic rhymes, marking a peak in the duo's career.

Eric B. & Rakim were a pioneering hip-hop duo from New York City, known for their innovative production and Rakim's complex lyricism. "Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em" was their fourth studio album, released during a period when they were solidifying their status as legends in the genre.

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