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Boom Moment In Hip-Hop: Paid in Full

Paid in Full is the debut album of duo Eric B. & Rakim, released on this date in 1987. The album was recorded in producer Marley Marl’s home studio, following Rakim’s response to Eric B.’s search for a rapper to compliment his DJ work. The album produced 5 classic records, “Eric B. Is President”, “I Ain’t No Joke”, “I Know You Got Soul”, “Move the Crowd”, and “Paid in Full”.

 

 

This album was a benchmark for hip-hop culture. The album received platinum status in 1995. The album also made Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.