Discography

	Paid in Full Paid in Full is credited as a benchmark album of golden age hip hop. Rakim's rapping, which pioneered the use of internal rhymes in hip hop, set a higher standard of lyricism in the genre and served as a template for future rappers. The album's heavy sampling by Eric B. became influential in hip hop production. The record has sold over a million copies and the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified it platinum in 1995. In 2003, the album was ranked number 227 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.
	Follow the Leader Follow the Leader is the second studio album by American hip hop duo Eric B. & Rakim, released July 25, 1988 on MCA-subsidiary label Uni Records. It is the follow-up to their debut album Paid in Full (1987). Follow the Leader spawned no major hits at the time of its release, but is now generally recognized as one of the most groundbreaking and influential hip hop albums of all time. In 1998, the album was selected as one of The Source's 100 Best Rap Albums., and in 2005, it was ranked twelfth on comedian Chris Rock's list of the "Top 25 Hip-Hop Albums".[11] The song, "Lyrics of Fury", was ranked number five in About.com's "Top 100 Rap Songs".
	Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em Let the Rhythm Hit ’Em is the third album by groundbreaking hip-hop duo Eric B. & Rakim, released in 1990. The group's sound develops further, with Rakim adopting a deeper, more aggressive tone of voice, and more mature and serious subject matter. Musically, the production ranges from smoother soulful tracks 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" and "Follow the Leader") it is considered by many to be the duo’s most coherent album. The album is one of a few that have received a 5-mic rating when it was reviewed in The Source Magazine. In 1998, the album was selected as one of The Source's 100 Best Rap Albums.
	Don't Sweat the Technique Don't Sweat the Technique is the fourth and final album from hip hop duo Eric B. & Rakim, released in 1992. The album builds on the sounds of 1990's Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em, with Rakim sounding more aggressive than ever on top of Eric B.'s jazzy, soulful production. The title track was a minor radio hit. "Casualties of War" was also released as a single and contains some of Rakim's most political lyrics. "Know the Ledge" first appeared in the film Juice under the title "Juice (Know the Ledge)".
	The 18th Letter The 18th Letter is the debut solo album of American hip hop rapper Rakim, released November 4, 1997 on Universal Records.[11] It is the first release of new material since Don't Sweat the Technique (1992) as Eric B. & Rakim.[12] The album features production by DJ Clark Kent, Pete Rock, Nick Wiz, and DJ Premier.[13] The 18th Letter contains lyrical themes that discuss the golden age of hip hop and rapping prowess.[14] The album was a critical and commercial success, reaching the number 1 spot on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. A deluxe version of The 18th Letter was sold with an album named The Book of Life (UD2-53111), an Eric B. & Rakim greatest hits collection.[15] The Book of Life was also issued separately as a double vinyl LP in 1997.
	The Master The Master is the second solo album by American hip hop rapper Rakim, released November 30, 1999 on Universal Records. It serves as the follow-up to Rakim's debut solo album, The 18th Letter (1997).
	The Archive: Live, Lost & Found The Archive: Live, Lost & Found is a compilation album by emcee Rakim, featuring live performances, unreleased and rare material. It was released on March 4, 2008, by Koch Records. The album just managed to make it to the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, peaking at #99.
	The Seventh Seal The Seventh Seal is the upcoming third solo studio album by American rapper Rakim, to be released November 17, 2009 after several delays on Rakim's own Ra Records, TVM, and SMC Recordings and distributed through Fontana and Universal Music Group.[1] Considered a comeback album after a nine-year gap between releases, the album features the 2 singles, Holy Are You which was released on July 14, 2009, and I Walk These Streets which was released on October 7th, 2009. It features production from several renowned hip hop artists, including Nottz, Ty Fyffe, Jake One, and Nick Wiz, as well as guest appearances by New York emcees such as The L.O.X., Maino, Busta Rhymes, and his own daughter Destiny Griffin.