Eric B. & Rakim - Paid In Full (Official Music Video) REACTION

[@darnell7871]

Rakim was the first rapper to start rhyming seriously. They don’t call him the God MC for nothing.

[@35kenon]

Please explain that to me! Thanks

[@MRDONYC]

They call him the Gods Mc because he is a “God Body” A 5 %

[@757CitiesReppa]

Listen to Run DMC rhyme…then listen to Rakim

[@entertainingsportshighligh7525]

MELLE MEL the (Mesege) ... Very Serious Rap.

[@smittybenzo4693]

This was 9 years before Tupac's Hit Em Up. This was 87 and Pac's was 96. Both songs bassline sampled from the 1984 song by Dennis Edwards and Siedah Garrett "Dont Look Any Further".

[@desmondshorts1574]

Thanks for the accurate info, saved me the effort of doing it

[@jason_m_schmidt622]

PAC was just a back up dancer back then 🤣

[@nilhav]

1974

[@victoriabrannon8453]

Actually Tupac came out like 90 -91 I went to one of his 1st Shows when he performed with Digital Underground

[@rlcb9073]

@@victoriabrannon8453 rip Shock G

[@marioibarra7886]

The whole “paid in full” album is 🔥🔥🔥

[@rickiwarren9290]

I remember listening to this wen I was 10 just before Guns n Roses and N.W.A came out! Man I'm old.

[@TheAhirishman]

Same bro

[@k_spats]

I was 22 years old. I'm older. 😋

[@KortovElphame]

I was 15 . I'm old lol

[@magidsafein4103]

No mumble rap here. Original rappers that paved the way.

[@vikz5786]

One of hiphop's finest crews. Rakim a legend behind the mic.

[@SUCHROXWELL]

This isn't the original. It's a remix by British production duo Coldcut. Rakim, the rapper, is widely regarded as the greatest rapper of all time.

[@damianoabbina9967]

Cap he's not widely regarded as the GOAT, people widely think that one between Pac Em Jay Nas and Biggie is the GOAT. Ra still the GOAT but not widely regarded

[@757CitiesReppa]

Yes he is

[@pulsatingsausageboy2076]

So widely regarded that you’re the first person I’ve ever heard of saying it.

[@SUCHROXWELL]

Well if YOU'VE not heard this, then I must be wrong. Apologies. I hope you will recover from this. Thoughts and prayers.

[@pulsatingsausageboy2076]

@@SUCHROXWELL Derp

[@zappzapper]

Eric B and Rakim Paid in Full contains samples of Ashley's Roachclip by The Soul Searchers (1974) "Don't Look Any Further by Dennis Edwards feat. Siedah Garrett (1984) also sampled in Hit Em Up by 2Pac." The hook is by Ofra Haza's "Im Nin'Alu" Ofra Haza an Israeli singer died on 23 February 2000, at the age of 42, of AIDS. While the fact that she was HIV-positive.

[@mistateearuba]

The beat samples two songs: The soul searchers - Ashley's roach clip (1974) Dennis Edwards - Don't look any further (1984)

[@Txitxitt]

The foreign part at 2:40 and 6:00 is from a song called “im Nin A’alu” By the greatest and Late and best Middle Eastern singer “Ofra Haza” its a religious ancient Yemenite poem that she sing in her traditional folk album called “Yemenite Songs”

[@mahoganystructure]

Nothing is original in music BUT Eric and Rakim are uniquely talented at what they do and can not be duplicated. Masters

[@DjTIMEJD]

1987 was not a baggy era. They just wore clothes that fit.

[@brooklynmysticaldiva4729]

Yes before Tupac..This came out in the 80s..It hit the clubs in NYC hard! Great song..

[@elviolette]

Shocked that younger folks can't wrap their head around a thick gold chain. It's a symbol of financial success, has been for 3000 years. It would be also fair to say that Eric B. and Rakim are the most sampled artists in popular music ever since sampling really began in the 1980s.

[@David_Theisen]

The beat is in PM Dawn’s Set Adrift On Memory Bliss

[@gbone1971]

Paid In Full was a must have for us old heads! Back in the day if you didn't have this TAPE, whether an official copy or a dub, you weren't no hip hop fan. This is the British remix version.

[@MeatyHead1968]

Alot of artist sampled this beat....classic

[@xanajak]

This is just the start of your journey down the Eric B and Rakim rabbit hole ...

[@debruno55]

Cold Cut remix with the gorgeous Ofra Haza sample!

[@indiglo1971]

She sang on the Sisters of Mercy's Temple of Love also. At least the later version. There is a book called Shabtai Tzvi Labor Zionism and the Holocaust by Barry Chamish. There is a chapter in that book about her controversial death.

[@k_spats]

*"SWAG"* was *FLY"* back in *our day!* 💜💫✌🏼🎵 *Subbed* 👍🏼

[@anjiharrell6175]

If you recognize this beat from a Tupac song, Tupac would be the one who sampled it. Eric B & Rakim was around a little bit before Tupac. If my memory is serving me correctly. 🤷🏽‍♀️ If not, feel free to jump in and correct me guys.

[@clarktownsend8991]

Way before

[@TheJalen1222]

Tupac rakim and z to sampled Dennis edwards that’s his original beat

[@benzambrana4789]

1988, its a remix from the original that was realized a couple of years earlier

[@matthewwhite4761]

Eric B. & Rakim...2 of the smartest & eloquent rappers in history. Good choice.

[@bryanforis1839]

Great music when think rap or hip hop you music like this very good music

[@HunterDvorak98]

Check out LL Cool J I’m Bad and Slick Rick Children’s Story!

[@petebutler5139]

The paid in full sample comes from Dennis Edwards’ song “Don’t Look Any Further”. I appreciate you Youngbloods diggin’ the creators. Before today and “in the present” there had to be a past. You can’t know the present until you’ve traveled back in time!

[@animeman84]

That harmonic singing you’re hearing is from the song Im Nin’Alu by Israeli singer Ofra Haza. It was originally a 17th century poem-unfortunately Ofra Haza died in 2000 of AIDS-related pneumonia

[@TheRscorp]

This was like the Club Remix. Way before Tupac and Rakim is way more talented. Try "I Ain't No Joke" and "Follow The Leader"

[@ScubaDiverPicker]

Rakim more talented than PAC? I don’t know about that. PAC was a poet. Both are Mt. Rushmore hip hop artists

[@d33j4ybf]

@@ScubaDiverPicker There'd be no 2pac without Rakim, point blank.

[@ScubaDiverPicker]

@@d33j4ybf how’s that? Rakim started rapping in 1986. Tupac started rapping in 1987. Same time. They are from the same era. Tupac just didn’t blow up until the 90’s.

[@d33j4ybf]

@@ScubaDiverPicker My man, Rakim didn't start emceeing in '86; he dropped his first single, 'My Melody,' then. If you actually thought that's when he started and he was already that good, then you've done Pac even more of a disservice. Besides all of that, Pac's debut was in '91, nearly 5 years after Rakim's. As well, if you think that Rakim isn't a poet, then you don't know his catalogue.

[@coolb8545]

@@ScubaDiverPicker Rakim set a whole trend whereas every rapper after him tried to sound like him and rhyme like him

[@TheJalen1222]

They was playing this at work and I automatically started singing the zro lyrics lol

[@jeffhannon3005]

They started it all.

[@Joedirt3349]

Y'all..that new intro? DOPE AF!!! wickedly good track y'all stay up!

[@ronniewood2325]

M.A.R.S.....Pump up the volume!

[@c-mancleveland4632]

Dennis Edwards "Don't Look Any Further" was sampled by tons of people, including 2Pac "Hit "Em Up". Fat Joe, Notorious B.I.G., UGK/Three 6 Mafia, Nate Dogg and Warren G, TLC, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, and even Milli Vanilli. Probably should react to the original Dennis Edwards version;.

[@Andrenegosanti]

If you want to hear one of the best rappers ever in action, check out Eric B. & Rakim with "Microphone Fiend" Hello from Andrè from Denmark

[@chillwavemusic5024]

Guys best reaction )) You are so funny

[@davewhaley6917]

This is the jam!

[@mattmertens3967]

The singer with the beautiful voice who they sampled for that midddle eastern vibe is ofra haza who is a legend and has lots of great stuff.

[@coolb8545]

You two are awesome lol..reminds me of telling my kids about Eric B and Rakim

[@jacobterry1000]

This is before tupac, this was released in about 1986, 1987 if I'm not mistaken

[@iTheRealBigbosceoProductions]

This vane out 7 years before Tupac dropped. That's why he is considered the God. There are two periods of Hip Hop: Before Rakim and after Rakim. He TOTALLY changed the landscape. Because of him, mcs started rewriting their lyrics and changed their styles

[@dareal05]

Great rapper ever. All the real emcee flows you hear now are derived from Rakim.

[@hamishsummers8585]

Every generation thinks their style is better than the last's. It's the way it should be

[@GeneralGhost]

The God MC Rakim AKA your favorite rapper favorite rapper enough said.

[@nilhav]

This in 1987, they weren’t wearing the baggy clothes in the 80s, that came more in the 90s. And the 2pac song you probably referring to is Hit Em Up. That came out in 1995. The sample is from a 1974 song called "Don't Look Any Further" by singers Dennis Edwards and Siedah Garrett.

[@CheysMama15]

1983 or 84. I remember when it came out.

[@nilhav]

@@CheysMama15 no then you don’t remember correctly, because their first single Eric B is President/My Melody came out in 1986. My older brother came talking about checking out Eric B. We then had the record single on 4th & Broadway. Then the album Paid In Full came out in 1987.

[@CheysMama15]

@@nilhav oops... I was responding, or so I thought, on the comment that said the Dennis Edwards, sampled track (don't look any further) came out in 1974.... That came out in the 80s not the 70s** kzbin.info/www/bejne/gam8e6ltZ89njqs

[@youravgjoe42]

This is an excellent track. I prefer the original version over this club remix though. You don't need to do a new reaction, but I'm confident you will enjoy original and be happy you gave it a listen.

[@coolb8545]

True

[@coolb8545]

I love her vibe yo..she invited to the cookout most definitely

[@bakercarl8518]

A serious throwback. Yeah this was a good one.

[@wilbursims5565]

Hip Hop ROYALTY

[@josbroersma7419]

2Pac is about 10 years later, the samplle is used from M.A.R.S.S- Pump up the volume

[@mistateearuba]

Actually.... MARRS sampled the "Pump Up The Volume" line from Eric B & Rakim - I know you got soul

[@throwabrick]

Thinking of a master plan. One of the best songs in hip hop.

[@hereisayana8207]

Full of Fire- Al Green

[@bchill7833]

Yall have to realize this is an earlier area than baggy clothes. Baggy clothes were 90s til about 2005 .. this is Rakim this is tight clothes 1987.

[@9thward_Otaku]

Best rakim song : "check out my melody"

[@carramrod2556]

New to your channel but I’m loving the old school hip hop👍 You should check out immortal technique 🔥🔥

[@zadkiel242]

Holy shit the Fresh Prince of Bel air had me rolling

[@virginiaaguilar3648]

This is my high school days. We had it goin on back them

[@rhythm449]

INSIDE INFO FOR YOU AND YA SUBSCRIBERS ,,THE REASON THE SONG IS ONE SHORT CLEVER FLOW,,IS BECAUSE WE WERE RUNNING BEHIND SCHEDULE TO TURN THE ALBUM IN..PEACE..AND THANKS ..

[@LavonPurvis-oh7vq]

Hell know that skinny jeans no no i love the fitted baggy era im new york bound

[@themajesticmagnificent386]

Eric B and Rakim…Payed in full…Lyrics of Fury…

[@navigatingwithnana]

Awesome track!

[@reshaud81]

Y'all will love I'll Do For You by Father MC!

[@anthonyv1719]

This is not the original song. The mix you aer listening to is better than the original. This mix by a British DJ combined Eric B / Rakim with the Israeli singer Ofra HAZA who does the female vocals - DJ turned into a dance club hit. It was HUGE!

[@shaquillnewman3638]

Its hit em up

[@thehellyeahkid]

the best remix of this for sure!!!

[@IvesyBuilds]

Hit em up. PS. This isn't the OG version

[@ScottBiesty]

classic tune

[@sharde8581]

This talk of swag...Ain't no MC putting diamonds in they forehead and getting robbed back in day....Rakim Allah is the GOD MC recognise and Eric B is serious!!!

[@Mrrobackenson1]

Shit man, when you 2 have kids they gonna be models.😘 X

[@michaelgrabner8977]

just for the record..that was the club remix version made by the british DJ Team "Coldcut" and therefore is not the "Original version of Eric B&Rakim´s Paid in full" Those had that brilliant idea to mix "Patd in full" with the song "In min alu" from the israeli singer Ofrah Haza which was also a huge dance hit in Europe round about a year before Paid in full came out....and bits of James Brown´s "Hot pants" and some other stuff. And because so many say that the beat was then sampled by Tupac ..Well that iconic beat is way older than the song "Paid in full" made in 87...Eric B&Rakim also just sampled that beat from the way older song "Don´t look any further" by Dennis Edwards ft. Siedah Garrett made in 84....just saying

[@honeydip6355]

Who is here after Alpo Finally got “ PAID IN FULL ?” 👻 🎃

[@mainelite886]

Rakim check out the melody he said he throw in THE NILE.

[@victoriabrannon8453]

No !!!!!!!! it sounds like an Eric B n Rakim this song is pre Tupac came out like 3-4 yrs later

[@alfonzohoward185]

RAKIM IS THE GOD MC the microphone soloist ,great reaction suggestion

[@alfonzohoward185]

My melody Eric b for president Microphone feinie Follow the leader I ain't no joke

[@andrearinomato7670]

Big Wreck - The Oaf (full version) when?

[@charlesxavier5681]

The baggy clothes was to hide the steel.

[@MrCyberious]

Rakim..The Godfather of Flow. Yes this was around 87. Also a remix of the original but definitely gives it a little flavor and made it easier to dance to. Ofra Haza was the Israeli (she died very young). It's a groove no matter which version. While I don't think the requester is saying it's better hip hop, it's different, and close to the founding of hip hop. You gotta know you're history.

[@virginiaaguilar3648]

Rakim is the best all time lyricist ever in life

[@onespeed4ever901]

Y'all did my Boyz? I'm slipping bad 😭😭😭

[@oldvideos6330]

REQUESTS: Know The Ledge Song by Eric B. & Rakim digital underground - same song arrested development - everyday people digable planets - rebirth of slick

[@creasybear31]

The Bass beat is from 2pac - Hit Em Up

[@nickatnite16]

rappers in the 80s/90s dressed and had cars like the drug dealers,all the dealers had the big chains and wore track suits with matching kicks. these rappers grew up in the same neighborhoods assome of these dealers and they idolized them and copied their styles

[@eduardoolbeira2120]

The hook has been re mixed into so many other beats and mixes you have no idea!!!!

[@mavenfrankeus7287]

Milli Vanilli intro. Girl you know it's true.

[@bonmbzool]

I love this and i know the lyricks iám Dutch

[@angelrdiaz4755]

In the 80s and 90s everybody had sampled that beat I can't wait for you too react too his stuff oh are you gonna lol that (:. . That beat which originally was a James Brown Drum Beat (:. But back in the 80s and 90s So many music acts or groups wether pop or rap were using it like Rakim and Eric B. And other groups you haven't reacted too yet like PM Dawn and Envogue (:. Which am sure you will like when you react too them or listen too them on your own time (:. Am pretty sure you wil noticel that same sampled beat in there songs (:. A piece of great music history (:. One of the greatest sampled beats if not the very best PERIOD (:.

[@CrowdPleeza]

Do "Let The Rhythm Hit Em" or "Follow The Leader".

[@razor75250]

This is way before Tupac

[@-M0LE]

Intro is cool Eminem says rakim is his idol

[@abrahamalmonte4032]

Damn. Does anyone knows her ig??

[@garylindgren6080]

Hey guys! Hey I've still not got my request, so PLEASE REACT TO either "wanna be a baller" by lil Troy or "po pimp" by do or die

[@digitalplowboy2823]

You need the original version, this is the club mix

[@dreddthaseeker6761]

if you EVER compare anything or anyone to this man (which is straight up BLASPHEMY), just know and remember this... Rakim did it first. He was before any of the crap we call mainstream music nowadays. He is the dividing line between what rap was before him and what it is now. Just go back and listen to what rappers and M.C.s were doing before him, then listen to the best rap songs you can find after him. The gap in skill is HUGE.

[@Mike-kv5pl]

This is a remix of the song. Not the best way to be introduced to them. Try reacting to FOLLOW THE LEADER next.

[@a7exisonfire17]

The 80s isn’t baggy clothes that’s the late 90s and 2000s. In the 80s they were wearing more tight stuff trust me, or at least they didn’t sag as much as late 90s. Breakdancers especially wore more tight stuff. Plus people wanted to show off muscle and that’s right stuff for right stuff.

[@GregTV-ReactzNRevuz]

Haven't heard this song in forever, but if you're looking for people who sampled that beat...check out or even react to Juvenile - Bounce, you know he used the same beat

[@mariwilson6277]

Microphone fiend

[@DMVLeGenD96]

They weren’t wearing baggy clothes in the 80s. That didn’t start until the early 90s.

[@jasoneaton9477]

Clothing is a regional thing.. everyone in the 80s didnt wear fat gold ropes and Adidas.. the black teens in texas had their own style

[@lennydagnino1357]

Clothes like that was better running from cops,bullets and fighting and the best part back than we didn't dress like girls

[@thecarpartsguy8676]

Good song but it can't f with Eric B and Rakim = Microphone fiend.

[@stevenfisher402]

Seconded, microphone fiend is my favorite track as well.

[@d33j4ybf]

'Lyrics Of Fury.'

[@MightMouse2174]

Rakim had DMX acting like a fanboy when he met him

[@terellpatterson8351]

The Tupac song your thinking of is Hit em Up,the Biggie diss track.