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Eric B. & Rakim – Just a Beat (1988) | Track profile | Dork

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Eric B. & Rakim
Follow the Leader
Just a Beat

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Eric B. & Rakim

Just a Beat

Release date: 26th July 1988

From Follow the Leader

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About This Track

"Just a Beat" is a track by Eric B. & Rakim, from the album Follow the Leader, released 26th July 1988. Full lyrics are available below.

About the Artist

Eric B. & Rakim

Eric B. & Rakim

Lyrics

Just a Beat

[Intro]

Alright, me being the true mac man that I am

Ayo, check this out, it's just a beat

[Instrumental]

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Track details

From Follow the Leader

1988

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Album

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Eric B. & Rakim

Release year

1988

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Eric B. & Rakim — Just A Beat

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Credits

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Writer: Eric B., Rakim, Stevie Blass Griffin
Composer: Stevie Blass Griffin
Producer: Eric B., Rakim
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