131. Eric B. & Rakim

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 & 2024
• 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)