Eric B. & Rakim Don't Sweat The Technique

Eric B. & Rakim Don't Sweat The TechniquePersonnel: Rakim (vocals, programming); Eric B. (programming). Recorded at the Hit Factory, New York, New York. As their final album as a duo, DON'T SWEAT THE TECHNIQUE still packed the high energy tracks and fierce vocal styles that had made the Eric B. & Rakim hip hop pioneers. Well recognized as one of the all time great MCs, Rakim issues lyrics that are at once stimulating and devastatingly powerful. Tracks like "Pass the Hand Grenade" and

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