Eric B. & Rakim single "Don't Sweat the Technique"
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"Don't Sweat the Technique" is a 1992 hip hop single by Eric B. & Rakim known for its jazz-influenced production and Rakim's intricate, influential lyricism.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Eric B. & Rakim single "Don't Sweat the Technique" canonical | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Eric B. & Rakim single "Don't Sweat the Technique" Context triple: [4th & B'way Records, released, Eric B. & Rakim single "Don't Sweat the Technique"]
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Eric B. & Rakim
Eric B. & Rakim are a pioneering hip hop duo renowned for revolutionizing rap lyricism and production during the genre’s Golden Age.
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Ruff Ryders' Anthem
"Ruff Ryders' Anthem" is a landmark late-1990s hip-hop single by DMX, produced by Swizz Beatz, that became an iconic street anthem and breakout hit for both artist and producer.
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C.
"Let Me Blow Ya Mind"
"Let Me Blow Ya Mind" is a hit hip hop and R&B single by Eve featuring Gwen Stefani, known for its smooth production, catchy hook, and major commercial and critical success in the early 2000s.
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D.
“Flava in Ya Ear (Remix)”
“Flava in Ya Ear (Remix)” is a landmark 1994 hip-hop single by Craig Mack featuring artists like The Notorious B.I.G., LL Cool J, Busta Rhymes, and Rampage, celebrated for its iconic beat and all-star lineup.
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E.
Loungin (LL Cool J featuring Total)
"Loungin (LL Cool J featuring Total)" is a mid-1990s R&B/hip-hop collaboration known for its smooth, laid-back vibe and romantic themes, showcasing LL Cool J’s crossover appeal and Total’s soulful vocals.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
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Target entity: Eric B. & Rakim single "Don't Sweat the Technique" Target entity description: "Don't Sweat the Technique" is a 1992 hip hop single by Eric B. & Rakim known for its jazz-influenced production and Rakim's intricate, influential lyricism.
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A.
Eric B. & Rakim
Eric B. & Rakim are a pioneering hip hop duo renowned for revolutionizing rap lyricism and production during the genre’s Golden Age.
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B.
Ruff Ryders' Anthem
"Ruff Ryders' Anthem" is a landmark late-1990s hip-hop single by DMX, produced by Swizz Beatz, that became an iconic street anthem and breakout hit for both artist and producer.
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C.
"Let Me Blow Ya Mind"
"Let Me Blow Ya Mind" is a hit hip hop and R&B single by Eve featuring Gwen Stefani, known for its smooth production, catchy hook, and major commercial and critical success in the early 2000s.
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D.
“Flava in Ya Ear (Remix)”
“Flava in Ya Ear (Remix)” is a landmark 1994 hip-hop single by Craig Mack featuring artists like The Notorious B.I.G., LL Cool J, Busta Rhymes, and Rampage, celebrated for its iconic beat and all-star lineup.
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E.
Loungin (LL Cool J featuring Total)
"Loungin (LL Cool J featuring Total)" is a mid-1990s R&B/hip-hop collaboration known for its smooth, laid-back vibe and romantic themes, showcasing LL Cool J’s crossover appeal and Total’s soulful vocals.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (34)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
single
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song ⓘ |
| album |
Don't Sweat the Technique
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linked to:
Don’t Sweat the Technique (album)
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| artist | Eric B. & Rakim ⓘ |
| associatedAct |
Eric B.
ⓘ
linked to:
Eric B. & Rakim
Rakim ⓘ |
| chartPerformance |
charted on Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
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charted on Billboard Hot Rap Singles ⓘ |
| chronology |
Eric B. & Rakim singles chronology
ⓘ
linked to:
Eric B. & Rakim discography
|
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| followedBy | Casualties of War ⓘ |
| genre |
hip hop
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jazz rap ⓘ |
| hasBside | Pass the Hand Grenade ⓘ |
| hasMusicalStyle |
jazz sampling
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sample-based production ⓘ |
| hasMusicVideo | Don't Sweat the Technique music video ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| length | 4:21 ⓘ |
| notableFor |
influential lyricism
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intricate lyricism ⓘ jazz-influenced production ⓘ |
| partOfAlbum |
Don't Sweat the Technique
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linked to:
Don’t Sweat the Technique (album)
|
| performer | Eric B. & Rakim ⓘ |
| precededBy | I Know You Got Soul ⓘ |
| producer |
Eric B.
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linked to:
Eric B. & Rakim
Rakim ⓘ |
| recordLabel | MCA Records ⓘ |
| releaseDate | 1992-05-26 ⓘ |
| releaseYear | 1992 ⓘ |
| theme |
confidence in artistic skill
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innovation in hip hop ⓘ |
| writer |
Eric B.
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linked to:
Eric B. & Rakim
Rakim ⓘ |
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