Background and Recording
Following the breakthrough success of their debut album Paid in Full (1987), Eric B. & Rakim left 4th & B'way Records and signed with Uni Records, a subsidiary label of major label MCA Records. Recording sessions for the album took place during 1987 to 1988 at Power Play Studios in New York City. The duo produced, composed, and arranged the album with additional contributions from Eric B.'s brother Stevie Blass Griffin, who contributed with various instruments. Eric B. & Rakim worked with audio engineers Carlton Batts and Patrick Adams on the album.
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