"If you’ve not heard Eric B & Rakim’s “Paid in Full”, you’ll have heard something that has been directly or indirectly lifted from this album. Sure, it may sound a little dated compared to its excellent follow-up, 1988’s “Follow the Leader”, but “Paid in Full” is simply essential. A classic. Rap’s Casablanca. And you know what Sam? I will play it again. Because it’s that damn good."  - Rap Reviews . com