Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em

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Let The Rhythm Hit 'Em
Studio album by Eric B & Rakim
Released	June 18, 1990
Genre	Hip-Hop
Length	54:16
Label	MCA
Producer(s)	Eric B., Paul C., The 45 King
Professional reviews
All Music Guide link Robert Christgau (A-) link
Eric B & Rakim chronology
Follow The Leader (1988)	Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em (1990)	Don't Sweat The Technique (1992)

Let The Rhythm Hit 'Em is the third album by groundbreaking rap duo Eric B. & Rakim, released in 1990. The album sees the group's sound developing further, with Rakim adopting a deeper, more aggressive tone of voice & more mature serious subject matter. Musically, the production ranges from smoother soulful track's such as "In the Ghetto" to the hard-edge assault of the title track "Let The Rhythm Hit 'Em". Despite the fact that it doesn't boast singles as popular as the duo's previous albums ("Paid in Full" & "Follow the Leader") it is considered by many to be their most coherent album. Rumors persist that most of the album was ghost-produced by the late Paul C & a young Large Professor^{[citation needed]}. The album is dedicated to the memory of Paul C & Rakim's father, as the back cover contains photos of both. The album is one of few that has received a "5 Mic" rating when reviewed in the Source Magazine. In 1998, the album was selected as one of The Source Magazine's 100 Best Rap Albums.

[edit] Track listing

1. "Let The Rhythm Hit 'Em"
2. "No Omega"
3. "In The Ghetto"
4. "Step Back"
5. "Eric B. Made My Day"
6. "Run For Cover"
7. "Untouchables"
8. "Mahogany"
   • Contains a sample from "I'm Glad Your Mine" by Al Green
9. "Keep 'Em Eager to Listen"
10. "Set 'Em Straight"
11. "Let The Rhythm Hit 'Em" (Extended Mix)