Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em

Let the Rhythm Hit ’Em is the third studio album by hip hop duo Eric B. & Rakim, released on June 19, 1990. 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."

Let the Rhythm Hit ’Em
Studio album by
ReleasedJune 19, 1990 (1990-06-19)
Recorded1989–1990
StudioPower 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
Genre
Length54:16
Label
Producer
Eric B & Rakim chronology
Follow The Leader
(1988)
Let the Rhythm Hit ’Em
(1990)
Don't Sweat the Technique
(1992)
Singles from Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em
  1. "Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em"
    Released: 1990
  2. "In the Ghetto"
    Released: 1990
  3. "Mahogany"
    Released: 1990
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic
Christgau's Consumer GuideA−
Entertainment WeeklyB−
Los Angeles Times
Rolling Stone
The Rolling Stone Album Guide
Select
The Source5/5
Tom Hull – on the WebB+ ()

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. Paul's protégé, Large Professor, completed his work; however, neither receive credit in the album's notes.

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