Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em
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| Let The Rhythm Hit 'Em | ||
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| Studio album by Eric B & Rakim | ||
| Released | June 18, 1990 | |
| Genre | Hip-Hop | |
| Length | 54:16 | |
| Label | MCA | |
| Producer(s) | Eric B., Paul C., The 45 King | |
| Professional reviews | ||
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| Eric B & Rakim chronology | ||
| Follow The Leader (1988) |
Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em (1990) |
Don't Sweat The Technique (1992) |
Let The Rhythm Hit 'Em is the third album by groundbreaking rap duo Eric B. & Rakim, released in 1990. The album sees the group's sound developing further, with Rakim adopting a deeper, more aggressive tone of voice & more mature serious subject matter. Musically, the production ranges from smoother soulful track's such as "In the Ghetto" to the hard-edge assault of the title track "Let The Rhythm Hit 'Em". Despite the fact that it doesn't boast singles as popular as the duo's previous albums ("Paid in Full" & "Follow the Leader") it is considered by many to be their most coherent album. Rumors persist that most of the album was ghost-produced by the late Paul C & a young Large Professor[citation needed]. The album is dedicated to the memory of Paul C & Rakim's father, as the back cover contains photos of both. The album is one of few that has received a "5 Mic" rating when reviewed in the Source Magazine. In 1998, the album was selected as one of The Source Magazine's 100 Best Rap Albums.
[edit] Track listing
- "Let The Rhythm Hit 'Em"
- "No Omega"
- "In The Ghetto"
- "Step Back"
- "Eric B. Made My Day"
- "Run For Cover"
- "Untouchables"
- "Mahogany"
- Contains a sample from "I'm Glad Your Mine" by Al Green
- "Keep 'Em Eager to Listen"
- "Set 'Em Straight"
- "Let The Rhythm Hit 'Em" (Extended Mix)
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