![]() ![]() Rakim also explained that Eric’s production was never passed upon by himself and the other producers and engineers working on the MCA Records album. The Long Island, New York MC states, “Nah, it was ironic that me and Eric B. Speaking with HipHopDX this month, Rakim has further clarified that report. Rakim May Be The God MC But He’s A Devil On The Turntables. Eric replies, “Yes, exactly.” Neither half of the duo has ever been credited in Will and Jeff’s record. The engineer went up and played it for them.” In that March interview, Combat asked if that is why Will Smith apparently rapped like Rakim on the 1991 Jive Records platinum hit. You shouldn’t do it.’ The record turned out by Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, it turned out to be ‘Summertime.’ That’s the record I did. “I remember I did a record in the studio and went back, behind my back, and told Rakim, ‘Yo Ra’, that record is soft. & Rakim’s 1990 third album, Let The Rhythm Hit ‘Em.Īround 1:02:00 in the extensive interview, Eric Barrier recounted the creative differences between Rakim and him surrounding the LP. The veteran DJ/producer/music executive told Combat that the musical basis of “Summertime” emerged out of sessions for Eric B. spoke about that song to The Combat Jack Show. & Rakim) for the would-be platinum single.Įarlier this year, Eric B. ![]() Many speculated that the Grammy Award-winner had consulted Rakim (then of duo Eric B. For 25 years, there have been longstanding questions (and some rumors) surrounding DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince’s biggest hit, “Summertime.” The 1991 Top 5 Jive/Zomba Records single from Homebase showcased a different flow from the West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania MC now known as Will Smith. ![]()
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