When I began DJing in 1988, one of the first records I bought was PAID IN FULL by @TheRealDJEricB & @TheGodRakim (for my money the greatest of DJ/MC duos), which blazed the trail for the use of sampling on hip hop records, and featured not only the title track but what is still one of my go-to songs from the Golden Age of Hip Hop, “I Know You Got Soul.” Then, in 1989, the duo teamed up with the incomparable @JodyWatley to record “Friends,” the paradigm-shifting New Jack Swing single that was the first to pair a rap duo with a pop/dance/r&b vocalist, and remains a favorite of mine, to this day. Needless to say, I completely fanboy-ed out when I was introduced to the great Eric B, onstage at @WestgateVegas’ International Theater, following Sunday’s performance of @BoomboxVegas. Bonus: The master turntablist was every bit as charming as he is iconic. Make sure to check out BOOMBOX! VEGAS—featuring CeeLo Green, Tone Loc, Kid n’ Play, J.J. Fad, Snap!, and Eric B—when it returns to Westgate Las Vegas: September 28-October 02, October 26-30, and November 02-06. [Photo: @SethYudof] #GetIntoIt #DJEricB #EricBAndRakim #RapRoyalty #HipHopLegend #DJ #Trailblazer #ParadigmShifter #PaidInFull #IKnowYouGotSoul #Friends #JodyWatley #BoomboxVegas #WestgateVegas #ResidencyShow #FanRebellion #Vegas (at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino) https://www.instagram.com/p/CiNuJ8fphyM/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
