Eric B and Rakim: Paid in Full

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Ready for a journey down memory lane? Join us as we go back to 1986 to revisit the groundbreaking hip-hop album "Paid in Full" by Eric B and Rakim. Filled with innovative sampling, scratching, and witty lyrics, this album redefined the genre. And you know what else? It did all this without a single curse word. Can you believe it? We know, it's hard to wrap your head around.
We then take a look at the song "My Melody." Now, this is no ordinary song. It's a poetic masterpiece that marries music, scratching, sampling and spoken word. We had a good laugh talking about it, sharing Thanksgiving stories, giving a shoutout to the jobless, and analyzing the rhymes and rhythm of the song. And let's not forget the serious note of political awareness that comes through in the lyrics. That's what makes it stand out even more.
But we don't stop there. We dig deeper into the world of rap music and its influence on popular culture. You'll hear us gab about the art of rapping, the thrill of industry rivalries, and the craft of calling out others in lyrics. We even create our very own scratching sound using toast! Yes, you read that right. Toast. So, don't miss out! Dive right in and join us in appreciating the wonders of rap music, its influence on popular culture, and the magic of the iconic album "Paid in Full".

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Chapters

1. Eric B and Rakim: Paid in Full (00:00:00)

2. 1986 Album "Paid in Full" (00:00:03)

3. Lyrics and Random Conversations (00:13:37)

4. Rap Musings and References (00:21:30)

5. A Conversation About a Music Album (00:35:29)

6. Rock M's Impact on Rap (00:56:49)