Eric B. & Rakim were a landmark Long Island DJ-and-MC duo who helped define hip-hop’s golden age. Their 1987 debut, Paid in Full, paired Eric B.’s sample-driven production with Rakim’s measured, intricate rhymes and became a foundational rap album. Follow the Leader, Let the Rhythm Hit ’Em, and Don’t Sweat the Technique continued their run of influential records and enduring tracks. Step to the mic in a cool Eric B and Rakim shirt from our officially licensed collection.