🎂🎈🎂🎈🎂 Happy Birthday To Hip Hop Legend #EricB! He Is 59 Today! #EricBAndRakim #IAintNoJoke #IKnowYouGotSoul #PaidInFull #DontSweatTheTechnique (at Lewisville, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cktec2WOUjGNSVMfG8WlN3w1bgQpuqbUOwWXOo0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

When I began DJing in 1988, one of the first records I bought was PAID IN FULL by @TheRealDJEricB & @TheGodRakim (for my money the greatest of DJ/MC duos), which blazed the trail for the use of sampling on hip hop records, and featured not only the title track but what is still one of my go-to songs from the Golden Age of Hip Hop, “I Know You Got Soul.” Then, in 1989, the duo teamed up with the incomparable @JodyWatley to record “Friends,” the paradigm-shifting New Jack Swing single that was the first to pair a rap duo with a pop/dance/r&b vocalist, and remains a favorite of mine, to this day. Needless to say, I completely fanboy-ed out when I was introduced to the great Eric B, onstage at @WestgateVegas’ International Theater, following Sunday’s performance of @BoomboxVegas. Bonus: The master turntablist was every bit as charming as he is iconic. Make sure to check out BOOMBOX! VEGAS—featuring CeeLo Green, Tone Loc, Kid n’ Play, J.J. Fad, Snap!, and Eric B—when it returns to Westgate Las Vegas: September 28-October 02, October 26-30, and November 02-06. [Photo: @SethYudof] #GetIntoIt #DJEricB #EricBAndRakim #RapRoyalty #HipHopLegend #DJ #Trailblazer #ParadigmShifter #PaidInFull #IKnowYouGotSoul #Friends #JodyWatley #BoomboxVegas #WestgateVegas #ResidencyShow #FanRebellion #Vegas (at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino) https://www.instagram.com/p/CiNuJ8fphyM/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Reposted from @sisharrock Special edition of #BarbershopChronicles since tomorrow is picture day! #BigNoah rockin to #The18thLetter @thegodrakim #IKnowYouGotSoul #Rakim #FreshfromtheBarber https://www.instagram.com/p/CVlhLtvD5TP/?utm_medium=tumblr

#OnThisDay July 7, 1987 therealdjericb & @thegodrakim released their debut studio album #PaidInFull which charted at #58 on the @billboardcharts and #85 on the @officialcharts . The album is certified platinum and contains the singles #EricBisPresident #iAintNoJoke #IKnowYouGotSoul #MoveTheCrowd and “Paid In Full. #cassette #cassettetapes #compactdisc #cd #cdcollection #cdcollector #instavinyl #vinyl #vinylcollection #vinyligclub #vinylcollector #vinyljunkie #vinylporn #record #recordcollection #recordigclub #latergram #oldschoolhiphop #rap #hiphop #EricBAndRakim (at Long Island, NY) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRB0nD2JJM7/?utm_medium=tumblr

STAY SOULFUL! Soul Music hats on deck! #soulmusic #music #randb #hiphop #funkmusic #jamesbrown #iknowyougotsoul #ericbandrakim #hiphopmusic #rakim #eastcoasthiphop #westcoasthiphop #chicago #detroit #motown #oldschool #retro #throwback #tsop #motown #housemusic #frankieknuckles #djs #mcs #singers #goodmusic https://www.instagram.com/p/CKMzIW_r_8p/?igshid=1dfmtwexv4fmq

オンラインショップ https://moove55.com/?pid=153925600 Artist: Eric B. & Rakim Title: I Know You Got Soul Label: MR BONGO Format: 7" Vinyl Cat#: MRB7162 #breaks #funk #hiphop #rap #reissue #usa A: I Know You Got Soul B. I Know You Got Soul (Dub Version) Eric B. & Rakimによる1987年Hip Hop Classic "I Know You Got Soul"の7インチ再発盤！UK MR BONGOから👌 While it’s undeniable that Eric B & Rakim crafted and concocted classic after classic back in the Golden Era of the late 80’s and early 90’s, very few of their records could ever be classified as ‘dancefloor fillers’. But that’s exactly what ‘I Know You Got Soul’ was. The duo’s third single was released at a time when their debut LP, 1987’s ‘Paid in Full’ was already being hailed as a game-changer. Rakim’s smooth but sombre flow had introduced new phrases to the hip-hop lexicon, while the barrage of James Brown samples had declared open season on the Godfather of Soul’s back catalogue. There were already stirrings of a backlash from the more frequently sampled artists at the time this came out, and the fact that it took not just its main hook but also its title from Bobby Byrd’s James Brown-produced 1971 single was almost like rubbing salt in the wound. The hip-hop fans and the dancefloor didn’t care ? this played all summer long in 1987, elevating the group to a Soul Train performance. Only months after this dropped, the UK collective M|A|R|R|S turned Rakim’s “Pump up the volume” line into the basis of their own hit. Pop will eat itself. The original 7” was released in a no-frills generic sleeve ? this re-release comes with a brand new cover utilising some of Dan Lish’s trademark artwork. #moove #mooverecords #recordshop #ericbandrakim #iknowyougotsoul #7inch #45rpm #vinyl https://www.instagram.com/p/CFb_S7jgA64/?igshid=1qnu54h4f1r2u

#lategram Happy Birthday to The #godmc @rakimgodmc | 50yrs Old & One of The Greatest Emcee Ever | Salute 🖖 #rakim #ericbandrakim #hiphop #microphonefiend #ericbforpresident #mahogony #knowtheledge #theR #iaintnojoke #iknowyougotsoul #mymelody #juice #the18thletter #guesswhosback #addictive (at Planet Earth)

I Know You Got Soul! Vocals: @blackthought Drums: @questlove Percussion: @jeremyellislive @stroelliot Horns: @ianhendricksonsmith #DaveGuy Bass: @markkelley Sousaphone: @tubagoodingjr Keys: @rayangry @kamalgray Guitar: @kirklloyd #MondayMotivation #ShakeYourMoneyMaker #IKnowYouGotSoul #ItAintFair #TheRootsPix 🎥@iamsuede (at Cayuga Sound)

‘THE DYNAMIC DUO ARE REUNITED!’ “I was a fiend before I became a teen/I melted microphones instead of cones of ice cream,” Rakim declared, comparing his passion for joining words together to an addiction, on the single “Microphone Fiend,” from 1988 album Follow the Leader. “Music-orientated so when hip-hop was originated/Fitted like pieces of puzzles, complicated.” The rapper's savvy, assured wordplay has always fitted in seamlessly with the samples and beats crafted by DJ Eric B., so it was a big deal when the influential duo from New York finally reunited in 2016 after breaking up in 1993. Stand back and marvel when Eric B. sets the pace as Rakim unravels a density of words into coolly jazzy declamations. “I hold the microphone like a grudge,” Rakim announced on “I Ain't No Joke,” from the duo's 1987 debut, Paid in Full. This is where you can find me this Saturday, I’m throwing down & catching the eighteenth letter, R-A-K-I-M! With Eric B no less! First Wu got together, starting making an album & went on tour....but.... RAKIM & ERIC B ...(and on the 24th, I’ll give you a hint, N-A-S are the letters that spell!) I’m so stoked! First exploding onto the scene way back in the 1980s Eric B and Rakim have become one of the most influential and pioneering groups in the genre the world over. This DJ and MC duo broke new ground with their iconic single, 'Eric B. is President', changing how rhymes and beats work together, Eric B and Rakim began to revolutionise Hip-Hop. After six years and four albums together, the dynamic duo decided to part ways so they could focus on solo projects. But, after 25 years since their last national tour and 30 years since their ground-breaking first album, the god-fathers of hip-hop return to show the world what they've been missing out on! A must see for any hip-hop fan, don't miss Eric B and Rakim when they light up your town. #hiphopgods #ericbandrakim2019 #thefillmorecharlotte #blowtheroofoffthismthafkr #realhiphop #panelscientifix #djhabitual #iknowyougotsoul https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz9Z2S4hlfJ/?igshid=51o3zb1yaxkm

Our current top seller! - ï know you got soul - In all its glorious colour options, available to buy now from our online store : www.naiiveclothing.teemill.com @wearenaiive #naiiveclothing #naiive #tshirt #summer2019 #brighton #brightonfashion #iknowyougotsoul #ericb #rakim #hiphop #bobbybyrd #oldschool (at Brighton and Hove) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzBU0diBmxT/?igshid=ojckyw52jc13

#spokenword #Rakim #IKnowYouGotSoul #Questions #life #Poetry Follow @neroamee_alucard on @mirakeeapp #mirakee #poems #poetry #writersnetwork #quotes #quote #writersofinstagram #stories #ttt #quoteoftheday #writersofig #writersofmirakee #wordporn #writing #writer https://www.instagram.com/p/BtXchgDg-lO/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=140oltpqytplj

Social Travelers Worldwide presents "Old School Cruise" **** April 2018 (dates tba Fri Mar 31!) **** Payment plans will be available; the initial deposit is non-refundable. **** Live performances by Nuwamba, Lori Nebo, DJ Freedom, Nino Torre and more to be announced! Full band shows and old school themed after parties! **** We are discussing the destinations/ports of call now. Where would you like to go? Our point of origin will be Miami...then what? **** Old school karaoke, Old school dance contests, our "Get Down" costume party, disco party, old school hip-hop and more...with day and night events and themes to fill your cruise from beginning to end. *** Interested in organizing a group? Send us a note! [email protected] or direct message from this post. **** Updates posted weekly...and remember STW all new member website launches next Saturday! **** #travel #socialtravelers #social #socialize #oldschool #disco #dance #thegetdown #lovedancing #oldschooldance #backintheday #retro #waybackwhen #80s #90s AND the #70s #iknowyougotsoul #oldschoolhiphop #hiphopjunkie #oldschoolrnb #fresh to #def #breaks #familyevent #Caribbean #cruise #cruiseship #royalcaribbean #islandmassive #oldschoolreggae #dancehall #favorites (at Royal Caribbean Cruises)

"Hero's" - Still Just As Hot Today As My Young Ears Back Then! #microphonefiend #followtheleader #paidinfull #ericbandrakim #ericbispresident #iaintnojoke #iknowyougotsoul #pumpupthevolume (at Los Angeles, California)

When I play with old records this sometimes happens 🤷🏻‍♂️ #rakim #soul #hiphop #80s #rap #rock #eyeofthetiger #remix #iknowyougotsoul #youknowigotsoul (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsfboc9HV6Q/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=t4vh55j1wgli

"It's been a long time, I shouldn't have left you, without a strong rhyme to step to." - Rakim ♻️🇺🇸🌴🌳🌲 #IKnowYouGotSoul #DOHP #YouGotIt #HipHop #IDoItForTheCulture #UrbanFashion #CreativeExpressions #Skate #Earth #Surf #Green #Planet #Culture #SustainableFashion #AmericanMade #3TREES

Rakim. “Soul” #rakim #ericb #iknowyougotsoul #hiphop #music