Blackout Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 Man killed in barber shop shooting 28 August 2005 One man died and another was seriously injured during a shooting at a barber's shop, police said. Two men, aged 24 and 39, were taken to hospital following the incident in Long Island on Saturday afternoon. The 39-year-old, Eric BarrIer also known as Eric B. who lived locally, died from his injuries. The 24-year-old, also from Long Island, is said to be in a serious but stable condition in hospital. West Camden Police were called to reports of several shots being fired in and around the barber's shop at the junction of Lozells Road and Wheeler Street. A force spokeswoman said no arrests had been made and appealed to anyone who witnessed the incident or had any information about it to contact police. One of rap's most influential acts during the 1980s, Eric B & Rakim made the sampling of James Brown records the main source for hip-hop's sound during the late '80s and early '90s, beginning with their stellar debut, Paid in Full. While Eric B dazzled listeners with his turntable techniques, Rakim pointed the way toward the easy-rollin' style of the '90s with his laidback raps, though forceful in content. Each of the duo's first three albums achieved gold status, and they even managed the Top Five R&B hit "Friends" in 1989. While working as a mobile DJ for New York's WBLS during 1985, Eric Barrier met William Griffin, a top MC who had grown up on Long Island. The two began recording together and emerged with "Eric B Is President." The single appeared in 1986 on Harlem's Zakia label, and became a street sensation. Signed to 4th & Broadway the following year, Eric B & Rakim released their debut album, Paid in Full. The LP's success led to a contract with Uni/MCA in 1988, and their second album, Follow the Leader, was released that year. Two more albums followed, Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em (1990) and Don't Sweat the Technique (1992), after which the duo broke up. By the mid-'90s, Eric B. had emerged as a solo act on his own 95th Street label. __________ edit: no, not EB50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 Who the ****'s Eric B? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Mac Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 Just don't be sampling any James Brown records and I won't have to send my posse out after yo a$$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gun Of Bavaria Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 Man that sucks. I was a huge Erik B & Rakim fan back in the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomShane Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 It was Rakim. He hated Eric B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barton Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 Damn, I thought I died! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smizzy Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 Man killed in barber shop shooting 28 August 2005 One man died and another was seriously injured during a shooting at a barber's shop, police said. Two men, aged 24 and 39, were taken to hospital following the incident in Long Island on Saturday afternoon. The 39-year-old, Eric BarrIer also known as Eric B. who lived locally, died from his injuries. The 24-year-old, also from Long Island, is said to be in a serious but stable condition in hospital. West Camden Police were called to reports of several shots being fired in and around the barber's shop at the junction of Lozells Road and Wheeler Street. A force spokeswoman said no arrests had been made and appealed to anyone who witnessed the incident or had any information about it to contact police. One of rap's most influential acts during the 1980s, Eric B & Rakim made the sampling of James Brown records the main source for hip-hop's sound during the late '80s and early '90s, beginning with their stellar debut, Paid in Full. While Eric B dazzled listeners with his turntable techniques, Rakim pointed the way toward the easy-rollin' style of the '90s with his laidback raps, though forceful in content. Each of the duo's first three albums achieved gold status, and they even managed the Top Five R&B hit "Friends" in 1989. While working as a mobile DJ for New York's WBLS during 1985, Eric Barrier met William Griffin, a top MC who had grown up on Long Island. The two began recording together and emerged with "Eric B Is President." The single appeared in 1986 on Harlem's Zakia label, and became a street sensation. Signed to 4th & Broadway the following year, Eric B & Rakim released their debut album, Paid in Full. The LP's success led to a contract with Uni/MCA in 1988, and their second album, Follow the Leader, was released that year. Two more albums followed, Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em (1990) and Don't Sweat the Technique (1992), after which the duo broke up. By the mid-'90s, Eric B. had emerged as a solo act on his own 95th Street label. __________ edit: no, not EB50 Where is this article. cuz i found this which make this look like BS. Man killed in barber shop shooting 29 August 2005 One man died and another was seriously injured during a shooting at a barber's shop, police said. Two men, aged 24 and 29, were taken to hospital following the incident in Birmingham on Saturday afternoon. The 29-year-old, who has not been named but who lived locally, died from his injuries. The 24-year-old, also from Newtown, is said to be in a serious but stable condition in hospital. West Midlands Police were called to reports of several shots being fired in and around the barber's shop at the junction of Lozells Road and Wheeler Street. A force spokeswoman said no arrests had been made and appealed to anyone who witnessed the incident or had any information about it to contact police. No name anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtywater Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 Wow, that is terrible. Brings back memories of listening to them back in the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smizzy Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 Wow, that is terrible. Brings back memories of listening to them back in the day. I don't believe this for a second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtywater Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 I don't believe this for a second. I feel like I've been hosed. You sent me the following message at Bills Range : " I like your style JetNation.com invites you to stop by and talk with us Jets fans." Then you want to start crap with me when I do. Sorry man, not interested. Was just joining the conversation. Later... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smizzy Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 I feel like I've been hosed. You sent me the following message at Bills Range : " I like your style JetNation.com invites you to stop by and talk with us Jets fans." Then you want to start crap with me when I do. Sorry man, not interested. Was just joining the conversation. Later... When did I start crap with you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtywater Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 When did I start crap with you? Sorry bro, misunderstood what you were saying. Sometimes the internet really needs an inflection button. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted August 29, 2005 Author Share Posted August 29, 2005 i hope its just some other guy named Eric B and a really bad journalist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smizzy Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 Sorry bro, misunderstood what you were saying. Sometimes the internet really needs an inflection button. Oh damn...I see how you could have taken it the wrong way...LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dickkotite Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 smizzy is crazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smizzy Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 smizzy is crazy crazy for coco puffs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 This thread took a weird turn. Dirtywater...Smizzy was saying he didn't believe that Eric B was dead. Not that he doesn't believe that you listened to Eric B. (That is my take). Don't Sweat the Technique. That is one of my favorite albums from back then. I hope this isn't true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smizzy Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 This thread took a weird turn. Dirtywater...Smizzy was saying he didn't believe that Eric B was dead. Not that he doesn't believe that you listened to Eric B. (That is my take). Don't Sweat the Technique. That is one of my favorite albums from back then. I hope this isn't true. Thanks for clearing that up for us max :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 Thanks for clearing that up for us max :wink: I typed it out for your benefit. They don't call you "Mister Short Term Memory" for nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor99 Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 Wasn't 'Friends' by Whodini? I call shenanigans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted August 29, 2005 Author Share Posted August 29, 2005 Wasn't 'Friends' by Whodini? I call shenanigans. indeed it was "friends, how many of us have them, friends, the ones we can depend on" such a corny hook although the instrumental is good. seems like every rapper and their mother has sampled that song by now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Division Marduk Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 Damn, I thought I died! Who would want to kill you? Oh. Waitasec... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jets28 Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 Wasn't 'Friends' by Whodini? I call shenanigans. ...it sure was...like it's being said, this could either be a bad article by someone that doesnt know hip hop history....or a farce. Im not sure which it is yet. I do love Eric B and Rakim though. I hope it isn't him. Great group. Im impressed Max...wouldnt peg you as a EricB&Rakim fan..sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 ...it sure was...like it's being said, this could either be a bad article by someone that doesnt know hip hop history....or a farce. Im not sure which it is yet. I do love Eric B and Rakim though. I hope it isn't him. Great group. Im impressed Max...wouldnt peg you as a EricB&Rakim fan..sweet. When I was in college I was listening to something really bad. It was along the lines of Hip Hop but it was bad. My roommate who was a senior said don't listen to that crap. He handed me an EricB \ Rakim CD. My life was forever changed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jets28 Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 When I was in college I was listening to something really bad. It was along the lines of Hip Hop but it was bad. My roommate who was a senior said don't listen to that crap. He handed me an EricB \ Rakim CD. My life was forever changed! ....Hooray...bad hip hop is just wrong. Im glad he got you on the straight and great hip hop track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackLabelJetsFan Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Man, if this is true, that sucks. I think pretty much anyone over a certain age (and under 40!) here probably listened to at least some of Eric B and Rakim's stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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