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Eric B. & Rakim’s ‘Follow The Leader’ Reimagined Displaced Michael Bublé From His #1 Billboard Spot—And Cannabis Played A Big Role
“Like all of our music, when Rakim and I first sat down to write and record Follow the Leader, we took inspiration from our Jazz icons in creating its signature sound,” said Eric B. during an ...
Billboard5y
What Eric B. & Rakim Think About the ‘Follow the Leader’ Jazz Covers Album
Follow The Leader, hit No. 1 on a Billboard chart ... Billboard had the opportunity to catch up with the recently reunited duo of Eric B. and Rakim — the latter has his long-awaited ...
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Eric B. & Rakim Drop Their Follow the Leader Album – Today in Hip-Hop
XXL celebrates 50 years of hip-hop with this moment: July 26, 1988: Eric B. & Rakim solidify their greatness with their second album, Follow the Leader, which was released on this day in 1988.
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Today In Hip Hop History: Eric B. And Rakim’s Sophomore LP ‘Follow The Leader’ Turns 35 Years Old!
On this day in Hip Hop history in 1988, one of the culture’s most prolific duo’s Eric B. & Rakim released their sophomore LP Follow the Leader. Coming shortly after their game-changing debut ...
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The Meaning Behind “Follow the Leader” by Eric B. & Rakim and How They Shattered Preconceived Notions of What Hip-Hop Could Be
Those ranks could be swelled even further this year if Eric B. & Rakim, architects of killer singles such as “Follow the Leader,” get the call. Eric B. & Rakim formed in Long Island ...
Billboard5y
Jonathan Hay & Benny Reid Reimagine Eric B. & Rakim’s ‘Follow the Leader’ for Jazzy Remix With DJ Whoo Kid
which calls on NYC’s DJ Whoo Kid to bless the “Follow the Leader (Quad Remix).” Explore Explore Eric B. & Rakim See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “My ...
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Eric B. & Rakim Discuss ‘Follow The Leader’ Jazz Album Hitting No. 1
The simple way to put it is that life imitates art, and art imitates life, and it’s all coming around full circle,” said Eric B. Rakim added, “I’m having a great moment being able to look ...
The Source Magazine6y
Eric B. And Rakim Launch Their Own Ice Cream Flavor Called “Follow The Leader”
This was not only a mighty monument to Eric B & Rakim’s larger-than-life catalog ... providing a flavor of month, coined “Follow The Leader”. The fresh blueberry ice cream with golden ...
SF Station6y
Family Affair Presents: Eric B. & Rakim Follow The Leader Photo Gallery Opening Reception
Family Affair is hyped to present its sophomore show with an Opening Reception on Thursday, July 26, 2018, the 30th anniversary of Eric B. & Rakim’s Follow The Leader, with photographer Drew ...
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Eric B. & Rakim's 'The Complete Collection' 8-LP + 2-CD Deluxe Box Set Arrives July 13 On Urban Legends / UMe
The Complete Collection 1987-1992 incorporates 2-LP vinyl editions of each of Eric B. & Rakim's four original albums — 1987's Paid In Full, 1988's Follow the Leader, 1990's Let the Rhythm Hit ...
The Source Magazine2y
Today In Hip Hop History: Eric B. And Rakim’s Sophomore LP ‘Follow The Leader’ Dropped 34 Years Ago
On this day in Hip Hop history in 1988, one of the culture’s most prolific duo’s Eric B. & Rakim released their sophomore LP Follow the Leader. Coming shortly after their game-changing debut ...
The Source Magazine6y
Today In Hip Hop History: Eric B. And Rakim’s ‘Follow The Leader’ LP Turns 30 Years Old!
On this day in Hip Hop history in 1988, one of the culture’s most prolific duo’s Eric B. & Rakim released their sophomore LP Follow the Leader. Coming shortly after their game-changing debut ...