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Revision as of 08:15, 7 October 2017
Eric B. & Rakim discography | |
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Studio albums | 4 |
Compilation albums | 5 |
Music videos | 9 |
Singles | 15 |
The discography of Eric B. & Rakim, an American hip hop duo, consists of four studio albums, five compilation albums, 15 singles, and nine music videos. Eric B. & Rakim formed and signed a record deal with Zakia Records in 1985.[1] The following year, the duo signed a deal with 4th & B'way Records.[1] Their debut album Paid in Full was released in 1987. In the United States, it peaked at number 58 on the Billboard 200,[2] number 8 on R&B/Hip-Hop Albums,[2] and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).[3] It appeared on the Dutch,[4] New Zealand,[5] and UK Albums Chart.[6] Paid in Full produced five singles, four of which appeared on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.[7] The fifth single "Paid in Full" (1988) peaked in the top five of the Dutch[4] and New Zealand Singles Chart.[5]
In 1988, Eric B. & Rakim released their second studio album Follow the Leader. It peaked at number 22 on the Billboard 200,[2] number 7 on R&B/Hip-Hop Albums,[2] and was certified gold by the RIAA.[3] The album peaked at 25 on the UK Albums Chart,[6] and appeared on the Swedish,[8] Dutch,[4] and New Zealand Albums Chart.[5] Three songs from the album were released as singles: "Follow the Leader", "Microphone Fiend", and "The R", the first and last of which appeared on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.[7] The duo's third studio album Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em was released in 1990. It peaked at number 32 on the Billboard 200,[2] number 10 on R&B/Hip-Hop Albums,[2] and was certified gold by the RIAA.[3] The album appeared on the UK[6] and Dutch Albums Chart.[4] Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em spawned three singles, including the title track and "In the Ghetto", both of which peaked within the top 10 on US Hot Rap Tracks.[9]
Don't Sweat the Technique (1992) was the duo's fourth studio album. It peaked at number 22 on the Billboard 200[2] and number 9 on R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.[7] It appeared on the UK Albums chart.[6] Four songs, all of which appeared in the top 40 on R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, were released as singles from the album.[7] The title track, released as the third single, topped Hot Rap Tracks.[9] In 1992 after Don't Sweat the Technique, Eric B. & Rakim disbanded.[1] From 2001 to 2010, five compilation albums have been released: 20th Century Masters – The Millennium Collection: The Best of Eric B. & Rakim (2001), Classic (2003), Gold (2005), Repaid in Full: The Paid in Full Remixed (2008), and Rarities Edition: Paid in Full (2010). None of these albums charted.
Albums
Studio albums
Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Certifications | ||||||||||
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US [2] |
US R&B [2] |
NL [4] |
NZ [5] |
SWE [8] |
UK [6] | ||||||||
Paid in Full |
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58 | 8 | 30 | 41 | — | 85 | ||||||
Follow the Leader |
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22 | 7 | 43 | 46 | 35 | 25 |
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Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em |
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32 | 10 | 90 | — | — | 58 |
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Don't Sweat the Technique |
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22 | 9 | — | — | — | 73 | ||||||
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |
Compilation albums
Title | Album details |
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20th Century Masters – The Millennium Collection: The Best of Eric B. & Rakim[10] | |
Classic[11] |
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Gold[12] |
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Repaid in Full: The Paid in Full Remixed[13] |
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Rarities Edition: Paid in Full[14] |
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Singles
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |||||||||
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US [7] |
US R&B [7] |
US Rap [9] |
BEL (FLA) |
FRA | GER | IRE | NL [4] |
NZ [5] |
UK [6] | |||
"Eric B. Is President" | 1986 | — | 48 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Paid in Full |
"I Ain't No Joke" | 1987 | — | 38 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
"I Know You Got Soul" | — | 64 | — | 29 | — | — | 22 | 40 | — | 13 | ||
"Move the Crowd" | 1988 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 72 | — | 53 | |
"Paid in Full" | — | 65 | — | 12 | 49 | 27 | 30 | 5 | 2 | 15 | ||
"As the Rhyme Goes On" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 81 | ||
"Follow the Leader" | — | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | 75 | — | 21 | Follow the Leader | |
"Microphone Fiend"[15] | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 74 | ||
"The R" | 1989 | — | 79 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 76 | |
"In the Ghetto" | 1990 | — | 82 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em |
"Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em" | — | 23 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 81 | ||
"Mahogany"[16] | 1991 | — | — | 28 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
"What's on Your Mind" | — | 34 | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Don't Sweat the Technique | |
"Don't Sweat the Technique" | 1992 | — | 14 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
"Casualties of War" | — | 23 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
"Juice (Know the Ledge)" | 96 | 36 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Juice OST / Don't Sweat the Technique | |
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |
As featured artist
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | ||||
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US [17] |
US R&B [17] |
NL [18] |
NZ [19] |
UK [6] | |||
"Friends" (Jody Watley featuring Eric B. & Rakim) |
1989 | 9 | 3 | 25 | 31 | 21 | Larger than Life |
Music videos
Title | Year | Director(s) | |||||||||||
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"I Ain't No Joke" | 1987 | Vivien Goldman, Mick Sawyer[20] | |||||||||||
"Move the Crowd" | Bill Dill[20] | ||||||||||||
"Paid in Full" | Bruno Tilley[20] | ||||||||||||
"Follow the Leader" | 1988 | Scott Kalvert[20] | |||||||||||
"Microphone Fiend" | |||||||||||||
"In the Ghetto" | 1990 | —[20] | |||||||||||
"Don't Sweat the Technique" | 1992 | Demian Lichtenstein[20] | |||||||||||
"Juice (Know the Ledge)" | Kevin Bray[20] | ||||||||||||
"Casualties of War" | Peter Darley Miller[20] | ||||||||||||
"—" denotes unknown director. |
As featured artist
Title | Year | Director(s) |
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"Friends" (Jody Watley featuring Eric B. & Rakim) |
1989 | Jim Sonzero[20] |
References
- ^ a b c Huey, Steve. "Eric B. & Rakim: Biography". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Archived from the original on February 15, 2012.
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(help) - ^ a b c d e f g "Eric B & Rakim". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 25, 2011.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b c d e f For US and US R&B singles peaks:
- For "Eric B. Is President", "I Ain't No Joke", "I Know You Got Soul", "Move the Crowd", and "Paid in Full": "Paid in Full – Eric B. & Rakim: Charts & Awards: Billboard Singles". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved November 25, 2011.
- For "Follow the Leader" and "The R": "Follow the Leader – Eric B. & Rakim: Charts & Awards: Billboard Singles". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved November 25, 2011.
- For "In the Ghetto", "Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em", and "Mahogany": "Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em – Eric B. & Rakim: Charts & Awards: Billboard Singles". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved November 25, 2011.
- For "What's on Your Mind", "Casualties of War", and "Don't Sweat the Technique": "Don't Sweat the Technique – Eric B. & Rakim: Charts & Awards: Billboard Singles". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved November 25, 2011.
- For "(Juice) Know the Ledge": "Juice (Original Soundtrack) – Original Soundtrack: Charts & Awards: Billboard Singles". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved November 25, 2011.
- ^ a b "Discography Eric B." Swedishcharts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved November 25, 2011.
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(help) - ^ a b c "Eric B. & Rakim: Charts & Awards: Billboard Singles". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved December 24, 2011.
- ^ "20th Century Masters – The Millennium Collection: The Best of Eric B. & Rakim – Eric B. & Rakim: Overview". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved November 25, 2011.
- ^ "Classic – Eric B. & Rakim: Overview". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved November 25, 2011.
- ^ "Gold – Eric B. & Rakim: Overview". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved November 25, 2011.
- ^ "Repaid in Full: The Paid in Full Remixed – Eric B. & Rakim: Overview". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved November 25, 2011.
- ^ "Rarities Edition: Paid in Full – Eric B. & Rakim: Overview". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved November 25, 2011.
- ^ "Microphone Fiend – Eric B. & Rakim: Overview". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved November 25, 2011.
- ^ "Mahogany (Vinyl Single) – Eric B. & Rakim: Overview". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved November 25, 2011.
- ^ a b "Larger than Life – Jody Watley: Charts & Awards: Billboard Albums". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved November 25, 2011.
- ^ "Discographie Jody Watley". Dutchcharts.nl (in Dutch). Hung Medien / hitparade.ch. Retrieved November 25, 2011.
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(help) - ^ a b c d e f g h i "Eric B. & Rakim". Vevo. Retrieved November 25, 2011.