Eric B and Rakim record Paid in Full in a week

One of the most revered acts, with MC Rakim often acclaimed as the Greatest of All Time (aka GOAT). Yet their masterpiece, which matched Rakim's laid-back swagger to some of the best James Brown breaks, came together in just seven days. Recorded in Marley Marl's studio, the duo claim to have worked 48-hour shifts and recorded in single takes in order to get the work completed within budget. With the album since selling over 1m copies, that debt has been paid in full.