Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em
| Let the Rhythm Hit ’Em | ||||
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| Released | June 19, 1990 | |||
| Recorded | 1989–1990 | |||
| Studio | Power Play Studios, Long Island City, New York Libra Digital Sound, Long Island City, New York Skip Saylor Recording, Los Angeles, California A&M Studios, Hollywood, California | |||
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| Length | 54:16 | |||
| Label | MCA | |||
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| Eric B & Rakim chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em | ||||
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |
| Christgau's Consumer Guide | A− |
| Entertainment Weekly | B− |
| Los Angeles Times | |
| Rolling Stone | |
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| The Source | 5/5 |
| Tom Hull – on the Web | B+ () |
Let the Rhythm Hit ’Em is the third studio album by hip hop duo Eric B. & Rakim, released on June 19, 1990. The production ranges from soulful tracks such as "In the Ghetto" to the hard-edged assault of the title track "Let the Rhythm Hit ’Em."
The back cover features a dedication to the memories of Rakim's father William and producer Paul C., who had worked on many of the album's tracks before his murder in July 1989. Paul's protégé, Large Professor, completed his work; however, neither receive credit in the album's notes.