Let the Rhythm Hit ’Em (album)
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Let the Rhythm Hit ’Em is a critically acclaimed 1990 hip-hop album by the duo Eric B. & Rakim, celebrated for its complex lyricism and influential production.
All labels observed (3)
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T6368039 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Let the Rhythm Hit ’Em (album) Context triple: [Rakim, notableWork, Let the Rhythm Hit ’Em (album)]
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A.
Upset The Rhythm
Upset The Rhythm is an independent record label and promoter known for releasing experimental, punk, and underground music and organizing DIY live shows.
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B.
Nothing but the Beat
Nothing but the Beat is a 2011 electronic dance music album by French DJ and producer David Guetta that features numerous collaborations with prominent pop and hip-hop artists.
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C.
Rhythm-al-ism
Rhythm-al-ism is a critically acclaimed late-1990s West Coast hip hop album by DJ Quik known for its smooth G-funk production and blend of rap and R&B influences.
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D.
Shades of Rhythm
Shades of Rhythm is a British electronic dance music group best known for their early 1990s rave and breakbeat hardcore tracks.
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E.
Kings of Rhythm
Kings of Rhythm was the rhythm and blues band led by Ike Turner that became foundational to early rock and roll and later evolved into the Ike & Tina Turner Revue.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Let the Rhythm Hit ’Em (album) Target entity description: Let the Rhythm Hit ’Em is a critically acclaimed 1990 hip-hop album by the duo Eric B. & Rakim, celebrated for its complex lyricism and influential production.
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A.
Upset The Rhythm
Upset The Rhythm is an independent record label and promoter known for releasing experimental, punk, and underground music and organizing DIY live shows.
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B.
Nothing but the Beat
Nothing but the Beat is a 2011 electronic dance music album by French DJ and producer David Guetta that features numerous collaborations with prominent pop and hip-hop artists.
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C.
Rhythm-al-ism
Rhythm-al-ism is a critically acclaimed late-1990s West Coast hip hop album by DJ Quik known for its smooth G-funk production and blend of rap and R&B influences.
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D.
Shades of Rhythm
Shades of Rhythm is a British electronic dance music group best known for their early 1990s rave and breakbeat hardcore tracks.
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E.
Kings of Rhythm
Kings of Rhythm was the rhythm and blues band led by Ike Turner that became foundational to early rock and roll and later evolved into the Ike & Tina Turner Revue.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
hip hop album
ⓘ
studio album ⓘ |
| artist | Eric B. & Rakim NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
ⓘ
surface form:
United States
|
| criticalReception | critically acclaimed ⓘ |
| followedBy | Don’t Sweat the Technique (album) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| follows | Follow the Leader (album) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| genre |
golden age hip hop
ⓘ
hip hop ⓘ |
| hasInfluenced | 1990s East Coast hip hop ⓘ |
| hasPart |
Eric B. Made My Day
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
In the Ghetto NERFINISHED ⓘ Keep the Beat ⓘ Keep ’Em Eager to Listen NERFINISHED ⓘ Let the Rhythm Hit ’Em (song) NERFINISHED ⓘ Mahogany NERFINISHED ⓘ No Omega NERFINISHED ⓘ Put Your Hands Together NERFINISHED ⓘ Relax with Pep NERFINISHED ⓘ Run for Cover NERFINISHED ⓘ Set ’Em Straight NERFINISHED ⓘ Step Back NERFINISHED ⓘ Untouchables NERFINISHED ⓘ What’s on Your Mind NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| label |
MCA Records
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
UNI Records NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
lyrical skill
ⓘ
social commentary ⓘ street life ⓘ |
| musicBrainzType | Album ⓘ |
| nextWork | Don’t Sweat the Technique (album) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableFor |
complex lyricism
ⓘ
influential production ⓘ |
| notableWorkOf | Eric B. & Rakim NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf | Eric B. & Rakim discography NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| performer | Eric B. & Rakim NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| previousWork | Follow the Leader (album) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| producer |
Eric B.
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Large Professor NERFINISHED ⓘ Paul C NERFINISHED ⓘ Rakim NERFINISHED ⓘ Stevie Blass Griffin NERFINISHED ⓘ The 45 King NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| publicationYear | 1990 ⓘ |
| recorded |
1989
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1990 ⓘ |
| releaseDate | 1990-06-19 ⓘ |
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Subject: Let the Rhythm Hit ’Em (album) Description of subject: Let the Rhythm Hit ’Em is a critically acclaimed 1990 hip-hop album by the duo Eric B. & Rakim, celebrated for its complex lyricism and influential production.
Referenced by (3)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
this entity surface form:
Eric B. & Rakim album "Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em"
this entity surface form:
Eric B. & Rakim compilation "Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em / Don't Sweat the Technique"