Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em
1990 studio album by Eric B & Rakim / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Let the Rhythm Hit ’Em is the third studio album by hip hop duo Eric B. & Rakim, released on June 19, 1990.[1] 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-edged assault of the title track "Let the Rhythm Hit ’Em."
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Released | June 19, 1990 (1990-06-19)[1] | |||
Recorded | 1989–1990 | |||
Studio | Power Play Studios, Long Island City, New York Libra Digital Sound, Long Island City, New York Skip Saylor Recording, Los Angeles, California A&M Studios, Hollywood, California | |||
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Length | 54:16 | |||
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Singles from Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em | ||||
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [2] |
Christgau's Consumer Guide | A−[3] |
Entertainment Weekly | B−[4] |
Los Angeles Times | [5] |
Rolling Stone | [6] |
The Rolling Stone Album Guide | [7] |
Select | [8] |
The Source | 5/5[9] |
Tom Hull – on the Web | B+ ()[10] |
The back cover features a dedication to the memories of Rakim's father William and producer Paul C., who had worked on many of the album's tracks before his murder in July 1989.[11] Paul's protégé, Large Professor, completed his work; however, neither receive credit in the album's notes.[12][13]