In the history of the Hip-Hop, few artists have had as great an impact on the development and progression of the art form as Eric B and Rakim.  Universally referenced as one of the most influential DJ and MC duos and an inspiration to peers and followers alike, the group first exploded onto the scene with the release of iconic Eric B. is President in 1986.  The single marked a turning point in the Rap world – raising the bar for future artists and revolutionizing the way beats are constructed and rhymes are delivered to this day.  No serious discussion of the music’s greatest performers is held without a deferential accounting of their achievements, and no serious rap artist takes the stage without channeling some of their legend.