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Track Listings
| 1. Let The Rhythm Hit 'Em |
| 2. No Omega |
| 3. In The Ghetto |
| 4. Step Back |
| 5. Eric B. Made My Day |
| 6. Run For Cover |
| 7. Untouchables |
| 8. Mahogany |
| 9. Keep 'Em Eager To Listen |
| 10. Set 'Em Straight |
| 11. Let The Rhythm Hit 'Em (12' Vocal Version Remix) |
Editorial Reviews
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Media Type: CD
Artist: ERIC B. & RAKIM
Title: LET THE RHYTHM HIT 'EM
Street Release Date: 06/19/1990
Domestic
Genre: RAP/HIP HOP
No Track Information Available
Media Type: CD
Artist: ERIC B. & RAKIM
Title: LET THE RHYTHM HIT 'EM
Street Release Date: 06/19/1990
Genre: RAP/HIP HOP
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By J. B. Ware
Format:Audio CD
This often overlooked opus is actually the greatest work of Rakim's career. It was overlooked at the time, because artists like Ice Cube and Tribe Called Quest had started to polarize the two fan bases that would have normally listened to an artist like Rakim, leaving him stranded. Ironically, this was the best work of both Eric B and Rakim. The result of Eric's funkier-than-thou production and Rakim's holier-than-thou lyricism is an album that surpasses all of their other efforts. If you've liked anything they've ever done, then this is the album for you. And if you like artists like Nas, Pharoahe Monch, or Eminem buy this album to see where they got their styles.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
While Paid In Full is a classic because of it's rawness, this album gives us a more refined Eric B. and Rakim. The production is thicker and more bass heavy, and the R's lyrics have gotten even more intricate. While the high points may not be as high as those on the previous two albums, this is their most consistant effort, with zero fast forward material. The stand outs here are the two cuts which feature Rakim exploring previously uncharted territory. "In The Ghetto" shows Ra making the transition from dropping the occasional philosophical jewell in between boasts, to making a whole record about knowledge of self and upliftment. The simple track and slow flow pack surprising power, and the lyrics are some of Rakim's best. "Mahagony", is a clever seduction rap that lightens the tone of the album and show's that even that rapper who ate up 21 MCs at the same time has a playful side.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By Rob
Format:Audio CD
I'm not going to reiterate what has already been said, but it should be known that the Large Professor (Main Source, Nas) and Rakim did most of the beats on this album. Think about it, after Eric B and Rakim split, what did Eric produce after that? Well to my knowledge all he did was executive produce Craig Mack's sophomore album (Operation: Get Down) which BLEW CHUNKS. So there you have it.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
THEY MADE THE STREETS HOT BUT DIDNT GET WHAT THEY DESERVED
That back in the day sound that you grew up off of. Good to listen to around the house while doing chores or taking a drive in the car. Cd arrived ahead of schedule. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Ms. Pauline ATL
5.0 out of 5 stars
Eric B & Rakims best work together
It is tough to pick one album out of the several that were put out as “ Eric B & Rakim “ to be a classic. But their best work together, I must say is this album right there. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Hector Garcia
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sho'nuff
Well it's simple guys if you like Eric b and takin this is definectly a must have cd it bring back the good old days
Published 5 months ago by Sho'nuff
4.0 out of 5 stars
The King
Easily one of Eric B. & Rakim's finest work. These two masters were he King's of the rap hill in the days when rap was actually music. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Antron Walker
4.0 out of 5 stars
gritty
I have not heard this lp in years. I have it on cassette and plan on buying a cd so i can hear the songs again. Read more
Published 24 months ago by flexxxor
5.0 out of 5 stars
Let The Rhythm Hit'em
One of the best rap albums of all time. Rakim is a lyrical master, putting all current day so-called rappers to shame.
Published on February 17, 2011 by Patrick K. Fines
3.0 out of 5 stars
Sorry I Brought U.
Rakim, what can i say, masterful lyrisit, that being said you really cant touch him. however on this album he still shows his lyric skills, but the beats r whack, and the samples r... Read more
Published on September 10, 2010 by G. Muhammad
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Smoothest and Speediest Beats and Rhymes, Period.
Before A Tribe Called Quest broke out with the whole jazz sample movement in rap music, Eric B. and Rakim were ripping rapid-fire beats and rhymes.
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Published on May 24, 2009 by Jonathan Oyama
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Rhythm Will Hit You Upside The Head
Eric B. and Rakim's third album is one of my favorite albums. I cannot say much more to add to what has been already said, but I am proud to say that I own and love this gem. Read more
Published on January 31, 2009 by Soul Groove
5.0 out of 5 stars
awesome
The prescriptions one every hour
Now its a habit
Ya need another hit from the freestyle fanatic
Now its a habit
Ya need another hit from the freestyle fanatic
Published on June 24, 2008 by B. george
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