Rakim

William Michael Griffin (born January 28, 1968), better known as Rakim, is a legendary New York MC. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest MCs in rap history due to his rapid rhyming and strong voice.

Discography

Albums

With Eric B:

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• Paid in Full (1987)
• Follow the Leader (1988)
• Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em (1990)
• Don't Sweat the Technique (1992)

Solo:

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• The 18th Letter (1997)
• The 18th Letter/The Book of Life (1997)
• The Master (1999)

Other tracks

• "Friends" (with Jody Watley) (1989)
• "Heat It Up" (from the soundtrack to the film Gunmen) 1993
• "Shades of Black" (from the Pump Ya Fist: Hip-Hop Inspired by the Black Panthers album) (1995)
• "Addictive" (with Truth Hurts) (2002)