Eric B. & Rakim – Let the Rhythm Hit ‘Em T-Shirt

Description

The album Paul C never got to finish, and the high school kid from Queens who finished it.

Eric B. & Rakim’s third album landed on MCA in June 1990, and it’s the darkest, most locked-in record they ever made. Paul C was building the beats until he was murdered in July 1989. His protégé, a teenage Large Professor, stepped in and completed the work. Neither of them got a production credit, but you can hear both of them all over “In the Ghetto,” “Run for Cover” and “Untouchables.” The back cover carries the dedication to Paul. The title track is a straight assault, and “Mahogany” shows the smooth side.

The hits weren’t as big as “Paid in Full” or “Follow the Leader,” but the heads knew what this one was. The Source gave it five mics, which almost nobody got back then. Rakim was in full God MC mode, slower, heavier and more cosmic, laying the blueprint that Nas, Kool G Rap and everybody after them studied line by line. This tee puts Eric B. and Rakim front and center in black-and-white with the red marquee name. It’s golden age hip-hop at its most serious.

Product Details

• Premium Bella Canvas 3001 – 100% combed and ring-spun cotton
• Lightweight (4.2 oz) with retail fit
• Pre-shrunk fabric
• Side-seamed construction
• Tear-away label for comfort
• Available in Black, Navy, and Chocolate

For the heads who rate this one above Paid in Full and will tell you why. For the ones who know Large Professor’s name belongs in the liner notes. For you.