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July 7th – Eric B And Rakim release their classic platinum selling debut album, “Paid In Full”, on 4th & B’way Records, on this day in 1987.

The album featured the classic hit singles “I Know You Got Soul”, “Eric B Is President”, “I Ain’t No Joke”, “Move The Crowd” and the title track.

Eric B’s heavy sampling production would have a major impact on hip-hop as would Rakim’s precise and witty monotone rhymes.

Rakim would go on to be considered one of the greatest rappers in the history of hip-hop.

The album is considered by almost all as a bona fide classic and one of the greatest collections of songs ever.