∧ Rakim started recording their debut album early 1987. Upon hearing the single, Def Jam’s Russell Simmons offered them a record-deal and Eric B. featuring Rakim) was released in 1986 by an independent label. Eric B.’s friend Marley Marl let them use his home-studio. Time for researching the album and its influence on hip-hop. A very influential album, which is 30 years old. Just like almost the entire Paid In Full album. I know the rhyme that’s listed above by heart. So now to test to see if I got pull / Hit the studio, ‘cuz I’m paid in full ‘Cuz I don’t like to dream about gettin’ paid / So I dig into the books of the rhymes that I made So I walk up the street whistlin’ this / Feelin’ out of place ‘cuz, man, do I missĪ pen and a paper, a stereo, a tape of / Me and Eric B, and a nice big plate ofįish, which is my favorite dish / But without no money it’s still a wish Search for a nine to five, if I strive / Then maybe I’ll stay alive Stop smiling, be still, don’t nuthin’ move but the moneyīut now I learned to earn ‘cuz I’m righteous / I feel great, so maybe I might just I used to roll up, this is a hold up, ain’t nuthin’ funny I need money, I used to be a stick-up kid / So I think of all the devious things I did So I start my mission, leave my residence / Thinkin’ how could I get some dead presidents So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin’ up with lint Thinkin’ of a master plan / ‘Cuz ain’t nuthin’ but sweat inside my hand
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