Feb 19, 2016

Rakim is scheduled to perform Paid In Full, his 1987 album with Eric B., in its entirety, according to Ticketmaster.

Set to take place at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill in New York, New York July 13, the concert only lists Rakim, who appears to be performing the album without Eric B.

The pair released four albums, staring in 1987 with Paid In Full, one of the most acclaimed albums in Rap history. It was named one of Rolling Stone's "500 Greatest Albums Of All Time." TIME named it among its "100 All-TIME Albums."

Paid In Full features the singles “I Ain’t No Joke,” “My Melody,” “I Know You Got Soul,” “Move The Crowd,” “Eric B Is President” and the title track.

The collection showcases Rakim’s signature slow and measured flow, which was a rarity at the time, and introduced internal rhyme schemes to the genre. Rather than just rhyme words at the end of lines, Rakim rhymed within lines, showcasing a new type of lyrical prowess.

After the release of 1992’s Don’t Sweat The Technique album, Eric B. & Rakim stopped working together.

 

Feb 19, 2016

Classic, I'm less than an hour away so it wouldn't k--- me to go although I hope it'd have a good video stream in case I didn't. Probably won't though.

 

Feb 19, 2016

If I was you, I wouldn't think twice and go to see the show tbh

 

Feb 19, 2016

Already have tickets to see him in Schenectady on 3/11. Very excited to witness the GOAT in action.

 

Feb 20, 2016

This would be a great thing to witness.

 

Feb 20, 2016

I'm so jealous right now

 

Feb 21, 2016

I saw Slick Rick do The Great Adventures of Slick Rick in it's entirety at BB King's a few years ago. As much as I love that album, the show was weak as f---. I've seen Rakim live a couple of times, I hope he doesn't disappoint and if he gets a band for this, make sure they're in sync. Not sure if I'm going.



I know Eric B. won't be there but this pic looks weird as h--- without him on it.

 

Feb 22, 2016

rakim is really strong live, he came up when rap was live and being an mc meant move the crowd

altho sometimes people just rap the lyrics for him lmao

(s/o platanopeddler on rg this is his yt channel and its full of gold)



seeing as rakim rarely does anything ever anymore I'd definitely go see this if I could

 

Feb 22, 2016

ofc, the composition is unbalanced

if you moved rakim to the left side it would look great

 

Feb 22, 2016

He is I and I am him. These are the two Ra shows that I attended.

 

Feb 22, 2016

....... wow

what a f---ing coincidence