Eric B. & Rakim are reuniting! The iconic rap duo made the announcement on Twitter in a series of posts this week playing off the current presidential race between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. Their debut album, the classic 1987 Paid In Full, featured “Eric B. is President” and they are rallying for America to choose him as the country’s new leader.
Vote @EricB for President. pic.twitter.com/yOBe4RQm1L
— Eric B and Rakim™ (@EricBandRakim) October 20, 2016
It's official. You heard it here first.
— Eric B and Rakim™ (@EricBandRakim) October 20, 2016
We are back.
— Eric B and Rakim™ (@EricBandRakim) October 20, 2016
Vote @EricB because our Great Country deserves a POTUS who can MOVE THE CROWD. @realDonaldTrump cannot. @HillaryClinton will not. EB will!
— Eric B and Rakim™ (@EricBandRakim) October 22, 2016
Preparations are under way for #EricBandRakim's return. It's been a long time…
— Eric B and Rakim™ (@EricBandRakim) October 22, 2016
Eric B. & Rakim hint that their reunion will consist of an international tour and ask fans where they should kick it off.
Where do we jump off this new tour?
— Eric B and Rakim™ (@EricBandRakim) October 22, 2016
The duo released four studio albums together from Paid In Full to 1992’s Don’t Sweat the Technique. After breaking up in 1993, the MC embarked on his solo career and Eric B. focused more on the business side of the industry. The pair reunited in 2010 for their induction into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame, but three years later, Rakim said that he didn’t really talk to Eric B. anymore.
So something’s changed since then! Stay tuned for more info.
