Artist profile

Eric B. & Rakim

Eric B. & Rakim were a pioneering hip-hop duo whose innovative production and lyrical complexity helped define golden age rap in the 1980s and early 1990s. Producer Eric B. and MC Rakim collaborated on influential releases including the landmark album Paid in Full, establishing a template for sample-based production and intricate wordplay that influenced generations of hip-hop artists.

3 tracksTrap / Future Bass· 1991–1997

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Sound profile

Eric B. & Rakim is a restrained and a balanced bright/warm production — mostly instrumental artist.

This artistTypical Trap / Future Bass

Signature sound

Higher warmth but lower energy than typical Trap / Future Bass.

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Key & BPM profile

Most tracks sit between 99–116 BPM with a median of 106 · predominantly minor keys (67% minor) · most common key: 6A (G Minor) with 1 track.

BPM spread

95–99

105–109

115–119

Key distribution

1A 1B 2A 2B 3A1 3B 4A 4B 5A 5B 6A1 6B 7A 7B 8A 8B 9A 9B1 10A 10B 11A 11B 12A 12B

Release volume by decade

1990s

Tracks in catalog

3 total · sortable

Don't Sweat The Technique

Eric B. & Rakim

1063A

Trap / Future Bass

Paid In Full

Eric B. & Rakim

996A

Trap / Future Bass

Know The Ledge

Eric B. & Rakim

1169B

Trap / Future Bass

Track	BPM · Key	Energy	Year	Genre
Don't Sweat The Technique Eric B. & Rakim	1063AB♭ Minor	44%Sustainer	1992	Trap / Future Bass
Paid In Full Eric B. & Rakim	996AG Minor	32%Warm-up	1997	Trap / Future Bass
Know The Ledge Eric B. & Rakim	1169BG Major	41%Sustainer	1991	Trap / Future Bass

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Boogie Down Productions

100%

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Big Daddy Kane

91%

1 track in catalog · Trap / Future Bass · no artist page yet

EPMD

88%

3 tracks in catalog · Trap / Future Bass

Rakim

85%

2 tracks in catalog · R&B · no artist page yet

LL Cool J

55%

8 tracks in catalog · Hip-Hop

Gang Starr

55%

2 tracks in catalog · Trap / Future Bass · no artist page yet

Public Enemy

53%

1 track in catalog · Trap / Future Bass · no artist page yet

Krsone

52%

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Ultramagnetic Mcs

51%

Not in our catalog yet

Jeru The Damaja

49%

1 track in catalog · Drum & Bass · no artist page yet

Pete Rock & Cl Smooth

48%

Not in our catalog yet

Naughty By Nature

46%

3 tracks in catalog · Trap / Future Bass

Mc Lyte

46%

Not in our catalog yet

Whodini

45%

2 tracks in catalog · Hip-Hop · no artist page yet

Big Punisher

45%

Not in our catalog yet

FAQ

What BPM does Eric B. & Rakim play at?

Eric B. & Rakim's tracks in our catalog range from 99 to 116 BPM, with a median of 106 BPM. Across 3 tracks, the most common range falls in the 105–110 BPM bucket.

What key are Eric B. & Rakim's tracks in?

Eric B. & Rakim's tracks are mostly in minor keys (67% minor across 3 tracks). The most common single key is 6A (G Minor) with 1 track.

What artists mix well with Eric B. & Rakim?

Based on harmonic compatibility, tempo proximity and artist-cohort context, Eric B. & Rakim pairs well with Boogie Down Productions, Big Daddy Kane, EPMD. The full list — with track counts in our catalog and similarity scores — is in the Related Artists section above.

When was Eric B. & Rakim most active?

Our catalog has Eric B. & Rakim releases spanning 1991 to 1997, with the most tracks from the 1990s.

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Tracks in catalog

3 total · sortable

Don't Sweat The Technique

Eric B. & Rakim

1063A

Trap / Future Bass

Paid In Full

Eric B. & Rakim

996A

Trap / Future Bass

Know The Ledge

Eric B. & Rakim

1169B

Trap / Future Bass

Track	BPM · Key	Energy	Year	Genre
Don't Sweat The Technique Eric B. & Rakim	1063AB♭ Minor	44%Sustainer	1992	Trap / Future Bass
Paid In Full Eric B. & Rakim	996AG Minor	32%Warm-up	1997	Trap / Future Bass
Know The Ledge Eric B. & Rakim	1169BG Major	41%Sustainer	1991	Trap / Future Bass

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Related artists

Top 15 by similarity

Boogie Down Productions

100%

Not in our catalog yet

Big Daddy Kane

91%

1 track in catalog · Trap / Future Bass · no artist page yet

EPMD

88%

3 tracks in catalog · Trap / Future Bass

Rakim

85%

2 tracks in catalog · R&B · no artist page yet

LL Cool J

55%

8 tracks in catalog · Hip-Hop

Gang Starr

55%

2 tracks in catalog · Trap / Future Bass · no artist page yet

Public Enemy

53%

1 track in catalog · Trap / Future Bass · no artist page yet

Krsone

52%

Not in our catalog yet

Ultramagnetic Mcs

51%

Not in our catalog yet

Jeru The Damaja

49%

1 track in catalog · Drum & Bass · no artist page yet

Pete Rock & Cl Smooth

48%

Not in our catalog yet

Naughty By Nature

46%

3 tracks in catalog · Trap / Future Bass

Mc Lyte

46%

Not in our catalog yet

Whodini

45%

2 tracks in catalog · Hip-Hop · no artist page yet

Big Punisher

45%

Not in our catalog yet

Sound profile

Eric B. & Rakim is a restrained and a balanced bright/warm production — mostly instrumental artist.

This artistTypical Trap / Future Bass

Signature sound

Higher warmth but lower energy than typical Trap / Future Bass.

warmthenergy

Key & BPM profile

Most tracks sit between 99–116 BPM with a median of 106 · predominantly minor keys (67% minor) · most common key: 6A (G Minor) with 1 track.

BPM spread

95–99

105–109

115–119

Key distribution

1A 1B 2A 2B 3A1 3B 4A 4B 5A 5B 6A1 6B 7A 7B 8A 8B 9A 9B1 10A 10B 11A 11B 12A 12B

Release volume by decade

1990s

FAQ

What BPM does Eric B. & Rakim play at?

Eric B. & Rakim's tracks in our catalog range from 99 to 116 BPM, with a median of 106 BPM. Across 3 tracks, the most common range falls in the 105–110 BPM bucket.

What key are Eric B. & Rakim's tracks in?

Eric B. & Rakim's tracks are mostly in minor keys (67% minor across 3 tracks). The most common single key is 6A (G Minor) with 1 track.

What artists mix well with Eric B. & Rakim?

When was Eric B. & Rakim most active?

Our catalog has Eric B. & Rakim releases spanning 1991 to 1997, with the most tracks from the 1990s.