June 19th 2023.
This week marked a special occasion for hip-hop fans everywhere. The iconic duo of Eric B. and Rakim made their very first appearance at the Stone Pony in Asbury Park, New Jersey as part of the North to Shore Music Festival. The Governor of New Jersey was even on hand to introduce them.
In a statement before the show, Eric B. expressed his excitement to perform at the Stone Pony, which has been home to many iconic acts over the years. He said, “Performing at the Stone Pony is definitely a dream come true...especially as we celebrate 50 years of hip hop, is unprecedented.”
It's no surprise that these two have become legends in the hip-hop world. After all, Rakim is credited with helping to elevate the lyrical spectrum of hip-hop in 1986 with his iconic line, “I came in the door, I said it before, I never let the mic magnetize me no more, but it’s biting me, fighting me, inviting me to rhyme, I can’t hold it back, I’m looking for the line.”
Since then, Rakim has been spreading his classic lyrics and records to audiences around the world and Eric B. has been keeping busy with his new career as a police officer on the long-running CBS drama, Blue Bloods.
It's been 50 years since the birth of hip-hop and we can only expect more iconic performances from the likes of Eric B. and Rakim in the years to come.
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