sometimes words are just not required to describe a drop dead classic.
while eric b and rakims debut, paid in full, is the biz, for me, this single lifted from the golden era duos second album follow the leader is the main deal.
something about that rolling bass line sample, the jingle bells, and the voice.
ah yes, the voice.
even in 2007 that voice is still rocking the joint with all manner of greatness
more detail : here
but enough of the new school, here’s a quick trip down memory lane to the old school.
mp3 : eric b and rakim : microphone fiend (7″ remix version) – remixed by dj mark – the 45 king