If you are a fan of hip hop, this album is required listening. From the music, the samples, the scratch of Eric B and the flow/delivery/wordplay of Rakim (… start my mission, leave my residence-thinking how could I get some dead presidents…)- this is the 101. Every time I listen, I find I new verse or beat lifted & sampled into a future hitmaker. Paid In Full is an absolute masterpiece. It holds up yesterday, today & tomorrow.

Perfect 80s rap album

The best!

Who's Here From The Last Dance

One of the top 3 hip hop albums ever made. Rakim is thought provoking. ERIC B is smooth on the beats... thanks for this gem. And I still have the vynil from 87!