Up Late With Contemptor: ‘Paid In Full’ By Eric B. & Rakim

Song: Paid in Full (Mini Madness – The Coldcut Remix)

Performed by: Eric B. & Rakim

Written by: Eric Barrier, Rakim Allah

Released: 1987

Chart Positions: #65 US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, #3 US Hot Dance Club Play

Fun Little Tidbit: Coldcut were only paid 700 British pounds to provide their classic remix to the song. DJ Eric B. wasn’t a big fan of the final result, calling it “girly disco,” but Rakim dug it, saying it was “the best remix he’d ever heard.”

Eric B. & Rakim Paid in Full Ticker Up Late

Justin Baragona

Justin Baragona is the founder/publisher of Contemptor and a contributor to The Daily Beast. He was previously the Cable News Correspondent for Mediaite and prior to starting Contemptor, he worked on the editorial staff of PoliticusUSA. During that time, he had his work quoted by USA Today and BBC News, among others. Justin began his published career as a political writer for 411Mania. He resides in St. Louis, MO with his wife and pets.