William Michael Griffin Jr. (born January 28, 1968), better known by his stage name Rakim (), is an American rapper. He is one half of golden age hip-hop duo Eric B. & Rakim, with whom he released four albums: Paid in Full (1987), Follow the Leader (1988), Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em (1990), and Don't Sweat the Technique (1992). He also released five solo albums: The 18th Letter (1997), The Master (1999), The Seventh Seal (2009), G.O.D.'s Network: Reb7rth (2024)... [more on Wikipedia]
As a songwriter, Rakim first charted in 1986 with Eric B. Is President.The artist placed 10 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 2 of which reached the Top‑10.The artist scored 14 UK Top‑75 entries, including a single Top‑10 placement.On US Dance the artist achieved 3 Top‑10s.On US Rock the artist achieved 1 number‑one.On US RnB the artist achieved 3 Top‑10s.
Top songs: #1: Addictive - #2: Friends - #3: Paid in Full - #4: I Know You Got Soul - #5: Follow the Leader
I Ain't No Joke
Eric B. & Rakim
#3 Paid in Full
Eric B. & Rakim
Move the Crowd
Eric B. & Rakim
#4 I Know You Got Soul
Eric B. & Rakim
As the Rhyme Goes On
Eric B. & Rakim
The Microphone Fiend
Eric B. & Rakim
The R
Eric B. & Rakim
In the Ghetto
Eric B. & Rakim
Juice (Know the Ledge)
Eric B. & Rakim
Don't Sweat the Technique
Eric B. & Rakim
Casualties of War
Eric B. & Rakim
Stay a While
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When I B on tha Mic
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