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Product Details

Audio CD (June 19, 2001)
Original Release Date: June 19, 2001
Number of Discs: 1
Label: Hip-O Records
ASIN: B00005LMOP
In-Print Editions: Audio CD | MP3 Download

Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #91,574 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Song Title Artist Time Price

1. I Know You Got Soul Eric B. & Rakim 4:45 $0.99

2. Eric B. Is President Eric B. & Rakim 6:18 $0.99

3. I Ain't No Joke Eric B. & Rakim 3:52 $0.99

4. Paid In Full Eric B. & Rakim 7:10 $0.99

5. Follow The Leader Eric B. & Rakim 5:34 $0.99

6. Lyrics Of Fury Eric B. & Rakim 4:12 $0.99

7. Microphone Fiend Eric B. & Rakim 5:14 $0.99

8. Let The Rhythm Hit 'Em Rakim 5:25 $0.99

9. In The Ghetto Eric B. & Rakim 5:27 $0.99

10. The Punisher Eric B. & Rakim 4:08 $0.99

11. Know The Ledge Eric B. & Rakim 3:58 $0.99

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The 20th Century Masters series is the best-selling single-artist line in music history and is being re-released by Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) in its ground-breaking, environmentally-friendly packaging format. A first for the music industry, the standard package (both sleeve and tray) will be completely paper-recyclable, continuing the company's long-standing commitment to being "green."

To further reduce the amount of paper in the Eco-Pack, the CD booklet will no longer be offered. Official liner notes are easily accessible on the Internet at http://www.ilovethatsong.com/green.

UMe is the first North American music company to replace the traditional jewel case with recycled paperboard sleeves and the plastic tray with trays made from PaperFoam®, a new packaging technology from Shorewood Packaging, a business of International Paper, that is paper-recyclable and biodegradable. Shorewood Packaging is the first North American packaging supplier to produce disc trays from PaperFoam®. --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Quite possibly the best rap duo ever, August 4, 2003

By	Jason Brink (MKE, WI) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This was back in the day when rap meant something. People were rapping for bragging rights about who was better. It wasn't East Coast vs. West Coast and there were no guns involved. The music was as serious as it is today but they knew how to use to the language to get their points across without dumbing it down with constant cussing.

It was all rhymes. And it was all good.

No rapper today could hold a candle to these guys or any of their peers.

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5.0 out of 5 stars "Go for the GOLD"!!, August 16, 2005

By	"Old Skool" Ran-Dee ("Da' Bronx") - See all my reviews

All the songs on this compilation are dope classics. But for the definitive, ultimate Eric B & Rakim compilation with "SUPERIOR, RE-MASTERED" sound quality, your best bet is; Eric B & Rakim "GOLD". Check it out!

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4.0 out of 5 stars People Slept On These Guys, August 14, 2003

By	Hillari Hunter "Westside Tomboy" (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews

Eric B. and Rakim put out hard-hitting rap songs during the late 80s and early 90s. They were early "hardcore" rappers, but without all of the misognist and heavy cursing that became the staple of many rappers who came after them. I don't feel that this duo received proper respect or recognition, despite of the fact that they influenced other rappers. This compliation of their greatest hits is a good representation of their talent.

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5.0 out of 5 stars When only the best will do!
This is simply the best rap group/duo that caught my attention back in the 80's when whole rap genre began. Read more

Published 7 months ago by J. Ruiz

5.0 out of 5 stars This is how it should be done................................................
...Cause this best of cd is identical to none! Back in the days when graffiti and breakdancing was rampant and guys rocked fades with gaudy gold chains around their necks and... Read more

Published 22 months ago by Nuisance

3.0 out of 5 stars not the best available!
every true hip hop fan should already have every eric b and rakim album or cd,but for those who don't,this is not the best compilation of their work. Read more

Published on July 9, 2007 by D. Dyer

5.0 out of 5 stars The R
If you are a fan of hip-hop, you need to cop this album, period. Every single line that the R spits is venom. Read more

Published on February 12, 2007 by A. Zimmerman

5.0 out of 5 stars Stands up after 20 years
"Follow the leader" was played over the sound system between acts at the Coldplay concert in Philly last week. I thought "Man, I haven't heard Eric B. and Rakim in years. Read more

Published on April 11, 2006 by J. Peterson

5.0 out of 5 stars Check out my melody???
Ok, I am 33 so these guys are definitely staples from my era. These guys are the orignal dynamic duo. Read more

Published on October 5, 2005 by S. Whitaker

5.0 out of 5 stars I KNOW YOU GOT SOUL COP THIS
Eric B and Rakim are the best the old school has to offer. Most kids today have never heard of their greatness or witnessed any of rakims lyrics. Read more

Published on October 1, 2005 by joehiphophead

5.0 out of 5 stars Their best
I had this cd for a while with their follow the leader cd and trying to get the paid in full cd and all the songs are good. Read more

Published on July 25, 2005 by Xzavier Lindsey

5.0 out of 5 stars Bottom Line
The bottom line is that these are the Masters of Rap! The ability to put it all together without gourds of profanity speaks highly of their forethought and intellect. Read more

Published on September 29, 2003 by Curtis E. Winfree

4.0 out of 5 stars Missing 1 track
The only thing missing from this CD is one of the most influential tracks EVER (yeah, aside from the rest of these songs): DON'T SWEAT THE TECHNIQUE!

Published on September 24, 2003 by tommymontana

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