Know The Ledge marks a classic from Eric B Rakim
Eric B. & Rakim created a timeless record with “Know The Ledge,” a track that arrived 24 years ago as part of the legendary soundtrack for Juice. The duo stood at the very top of hip hop at the time, so it is no shock that the song immediately left its mark. The beat and the bars move together effortlessly, highlighting the undeniable connection Eric B. and Rakim shared in their prime. Few DJ and MC pairings have shaped the culture the way they did, influencing countless artists who followed. When conversations turn to the most important duos in hip hop history, their names have to be part of it. With the soundtrack anniversary here, there is no better excuse to press play on “Know The Ledge” and revisit Juice today.
Release Date: December 31st, 1991
Genre: Hip-Hop
Album: Juice (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Quotable Lyrics from Know The Ledge
I grew up on the sidewalk where I learned street talk
And then taught to hawk New York
I go to Queens for queens, then get the crew from Brooklyn
Make money in Manhattan and never been tooken
