25. Eric B & Rakim – “I Ain’t No Joke”
Produced By Eric B. ~ Album: Paid In Full (1988)
Back when rap music was categorized as a passing fad MC’s had a lot to prove. Lucky for us we had guys like Eric B. & Rakim on our side.
The combination of Eric B.’s incredible beat making skills and ear for samples (James Brown) and Rakim’s complex rhyming style made every song they did a classic. This one very included.
Memorable Lines: Every damn line!