Don't Sweat the Technique

Don't Sweat the Technique
Studio album by
Eric B. & Rakim
ReleasedJune 23, 1992
StudioThe Hit Factory (New York City)
Genre
Length47:21
LabelMCA
ProducerEric B. & Rakim
Eric B. & Rakim chronology
Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em
(1990) 		Don't Sweat the Technique
(1992)
Singles from Don't Sweat the Technique
  1. "What's on Your Mind"
    Released: 1991
  2. "Know the Ledge"
    Released: February 15, 1992
  3. "Don't Sweat the Technique"
    Released: June 27, 1992
  4. "Casualties of War"
    Released: 1992

Don't Sweat the Technique is the fourth and final studio album by American hip hop duo Eric B. & Rakim, released on June 23, 1992, by MCA Records. It was recorded and produced by Eric B. & Rakim at The Hit Factory in New York City.[1] The album builds on the sounds of 1990's Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em, with Rakim sounding more aggressive on Eric B.'s jazzy, soulful production.

The album debuted at number 22 on the Billboard 200 chart the week of July 11, 1992.[2] It also charted at number nine on the Top R&B Albums chart.[3] The title track was a minor radio hit. "Casualties of War" was also released as a single and contains some of Rakim's most political lyrics. The single "What's on Your Mind" originally appeared on the soundtrack to the 1991 film House Party 2, while "Know the Ledge" first appeared in the film Juice under the title "Juice (Know the Ledge)".

  1. ^ Eric B & Rakim - Don't Sweat The Technique CD Album. CD Universe. Muze. Retrieved on May 4, 2011.
  2. ^ Grein, Paul (July 11, 1992). "Rap & Country Still Cookin' on Charts". Billboard. 104 (28). Nielsen Business Media: 78. Retrieved May 4, 2011.
  3. ^ Top Hip-Hop and R&B Albums & Charts: Week of August 15, 1992 | Billboard.com. Billboard. Retrieved on May 4, 2011.