Gold
Eric B. & Rakim · 2005
104 min · 21 tracks · East Coast hip-hop
A reflective journey through rhythmic mastery and lyrical prowess that defined hip-hop's golden age.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- reflective journey through rhythms
- dynamic flow with lyrical peaks
- long-form listening for immersion
- engaging storytelling throughout tracks
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking quick, standalone tracks
- prefer instant gratification sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2005, 'Gold' came during a time when Eric B. & Rakim were revisiting their influential legacy after a decade-long hiatus since their last studio album, 'Don't Sweat the Technique' (1992). This compilation showcased their foundational tracks while reaffirming their impact on East Coast hip-hop amidst a changing musical landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- A Tribe Called Quest· Nas· Gang Starr
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Eric B. Is President 6:18
- 2 I Know You Got Soul 4:44
- 3 I Ain't No Joke 3:53
- 4 Paid in Full (Seven Minutes of Madness - The Coldcut remix) 7:09
- 5 My Melody (clean original mix) 5:56
- 6 Follow the Leader 5:34
- 7 Microphone Fiend 5:14
- 8 Lyrics of Fury 4:12
- 9 Put Your Hands Together (Fon Force mix) 5:28
- 10 The R (remix edit) 3:24
Disc 2
- 1 Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em (clean UPSO mix) 6:11
- 2 No Omega (extended remix) 5:22
- 3 In the Ghetto (extended mix) 6:13
- 4 Run for Cover 4:49
- 5 Mahogany (clean version) 4:37
- 6 What's on Your Mind (House Party II Rap Theme) (extended vocal version) 5:21
- 7 Rest Assured 3:34
- 8 What's Going On 3:51
- 9 Juice (Know the Ledge) (main mix) 4:01
- 10 Casualties of War (Radical radio edit) 4:09
- 11 Don't Sweat the Technique 4:21
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