Should Eric B. & Rakim be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put them in! - 67.9%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 5.4%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 10.7%
No opinion. - 1.8%
No way! - 14.3%
145. Eric B. & Rakim
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Although Eric B. & Rakim were far from the first Rap stars of note, they may have done more to further the genre of Hip Hop than anyone else on the latter half of the 1980’s. With unequalled chemistry, the duo comprised of Eric B.’s solid DJ skills and the leading MC of his time, Rakim. This was the Hip Hop blueprint that others would follow as the combinations of articulate MCs and creative DJs became staples on industry labels for years to come. The next wave of Hip Hop heavyweights largely pointed to Eric B. & Rakim as one of their great influences. Although they did not dominate the charts, this duo has a real shot to be a first ballot entry as the Hall has shown it does appreciate the genre of Rap.
The Bullet Points
- Eligible Since: Sunday, 01 January 2012
- Country of Origin: U.S.A. (New York City, New York)
- Why they will get in: They are among the 80's Rap band groups who are considered influential.
- Why they won't get in: There are a lot of influential rap groups that became eligible since they were a Fianlist (and many more on the horizon).
- Nominated in: 2012
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Essential Albums: Paid in Full (1987)
Follow the Leader (1988)
Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em (1990)
Don't Sweat the Technique (1992) -
Our Five Favorite Songs as Chosen by Each Member of the NIHOF Committee: Eric B. Is President (From Paid in Full, 1987)
Paid in Full (From Paid in Full, 1987)
Folow the Leader (From Follow the Leader, 1988)
In the Ghetto (From Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em, 1990)
Don't Sweat the Technique (From Don't Sweat the Technique, 1992)
Should Eric B. & Rakim be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put them in! - 67.9%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 5.4%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 10.7%
No opinion. - 1.8%
No way! - 14.3%
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