Eric B. & Rakim - Follow the Leader [Bonus Tracks]

Having already revolutionized hip-hop, Eric B. & Rakim came up with a second straight classic in their sophomore album Follow The Leader, which basically follows the same blueprint for greatness, albeit with subtle refinements. Most noticeably, Eric B.'s production is already moving beyond the minimalism of Paid In Full. Follow The Leader finds him changing things up more often: dropping in more samples, adding instruments from musician Stevie Blass Griffin, and generally creating a fuller sound over his rock-solid beats. Read More