Eric B. & Rakim
Follow the Leader
Track Listing
1. Follow the Leader 5:36 2. Microphone Fiend 5:17 3. Lyrics of Fury 4:15 4. Eric B. Never Scared 5:21 5. Just a Beat 2:07 6. Put Your Hands Together 5:15 7. To the Listeners 4:32 8. No Competition 3:52 9. The R 3:55 10. Musical Massacre 4:29 11. Beats for the Listeners 4:08Historical Archive
Follow the Leader is the second studio album by hip hop duo Eric B. & Rakim, released on July 2, 1990. The album is celebrated for its innovative production and complex lyricism, solidifying Rakim's reputation as one of the greatest MCs in hip hop history. The album features tracks that blend jazz, funk, and soul samples with Rakim's intricate rhymes, influencing countless artists in the genre. Its standout singles, including 'Paid in Full' and 'Eric B. Is President,' remain classics and are frequently cited as pivotal in the evolution of hip hop.