Eric B. & Rakim
Gold
Track Listing
1. Eric B. Is President 6:18 2. I Know You Got Soul 4:44 3. I Ain't No Joke 3:53 4. Paid in Full (Seven Minutes of Madness - The Coldcut remix) 7:09 5. My Melody (clean original mix) 5:56 6. Follow the Leader 5:34 7. Microphone Fiend 5:14 8. Lyrics of Fury 4:12 9. Put Your Hands Together (Fon Force mix) 5:28 10. The R (remix edit) 3:24Historical Archive
Gold is a compilation album by the influential hip-hop duo Eric B. & Rakim, released in 1999. The album features some of the duo's most iconic tracks, showcasing their lyrical prowess and innovative production techniques. The sound is characterized by Rakim's complex rhyme schemes and Eric B.'s use of sampling, which helped to shape the golden age of hip-hop. The album serves as a retrospective of their career, highlighting their impact on the genre and solidifying their legacy as pioneers of rap music.