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Paid in Full is a debut album that is basically a collection of early singles ("Eric B. Is President", "I Know You Got Soul", the title track), is the motherlode of late-1980s New York rap--assured, serious, and hugely influential. Rakim, a rapper's rapper, is the Chow Yun-Fat of hip-hop: cool as steel, absolutely calm, absolutely deadly. His verbal wit and rhythmic gift go hand-in-hand. He flows like a waterfall, playing around the beat, leaping from one ingenious phrase to another, letting the words do all the work. And Eric B.? He comes up with some straightforward but effective backing tracks (he favours James Brown grooves), scratches on a couple of block-rocking instrumentals, and makes room for the master to do his thing. --Douglas Wolk
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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I have madly followed hip hop since my early teens in the early 80s, meaning I got to enjoy the best of the best by the LL Cool Js, Kool Moe Dees, Grandmaster Flashs, Big Daddy Kanes and Kurtis Blows. Tell you what though, and this is real hard for me to admit considering I loved all of the above-named, no one could touch the lyrical master himself, Rakim. All of the guys named have their unique appeal, but for me, lyrically, Rakim Allah is simply the best.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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Eric B and Rakims most famous album. And from this one of the most reconigsed and distinctive styles through Eric B's skills and Rakims tight lyrics. The result of this was on of the greatist songs in hip-hop today and has stood the test of time... that is the title track paid in full.
A must by albom.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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This album is, undeniably, a classic. It is my favourite hip-hop album ever. If you're expecting something that sounds up to date, then you'll be disappointed, but who cares - this album was made in 1987 and sounds EXACTLY like it was made in that year. Rakim's lyrics and flow are second to none in my opinion, and from his opening line of "I ain't no joke, I used to let the mic smoke, now I slam it when it's done and make sure it's broke" he rhymes effortlessly through this entire album. In comparison he makes most other MCs sound like they are struggling (the only other MCs who have achieved considerable mainstream success who are up there with him in terms of effortless flow, in my opinion, are Nas and Gza). Eric B's beats - pretty minimal and tidy, are fully reminiscent of the 80's (especially "Move The Crowd"). The production is slick and classy. Together they make an unstoppable team. It's like a missing link between the synth-heavy electro of the early 80's and the sample-laden, jazz-funk beats of the late 80's/early 90's, plus with one of the greatest vocal performances in hip-hop laid on top. The album contains a number of classic cuts to name but a few - "I Ain't no Joke", "My Melody", "I Know You Got Soul", plus A Tribe Called Quest's favourite jam back in the day, "Eric B Is President". But every track is great, and the album works well as a whole. It is compulsory listening for anyone wanting to find out what hip-hop sounded like in the late 80's. Actually, it's compulsory listening for anyone who loves hip-hop.
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Hip Hop classic
If you have fond memories of this album from your youth and you don't have it. Buy it!
If you are young and have heard a track or two that you like. Buy it! Read more
If you are young and have heard a track or two that you like. Buy it! Read more
Published on 4 Feb 2009 by C. Spearing
Classic
This album is a classic. In my opinion, the content isn't amazing, and I actually prefer Rakim in his later days, but this old skool, pioneering CD is ledgendary. Read more
Published on 26 Feb 2005
A small gripe
Ok this album is outstanding. Rakims lyrics are still 100 times more relevant, even now, than 99% of todays popstars, sorry, 'rappers'. Read more
Published on 30 April 2003 by "m_funkster"
can't feel this album anymore...too dated
When lists of the best rap albums ever made are complied, Paid In Full regularly...no, consistently comes in the top 20. Read more
Published on 1 Sep 2002 by Mr V Wong
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