‘Friends’ is a single by American singer Jody Watley along with American hip-hop duo Eric B. & Rakim . The song peaked at No. 21 in the UK Singles Chart in 1989.
Eric B. & RakimEric B. & Rakim were an acclaimed American hip-hop duo formed in Long Island, New York, in 1986. Comprising DJ Eric B. and MC Rakim, they became one of the most influential and transformative acts of the golden age of hip-hop.
Their groundbreaking 1987 debut album, Paid in Full, revolutionized the genre. Eric B. introduced innovative, heavy sampling techniques, while Rakim pioneered smooth, complex internal rhymes and a calm delivery that completely altered the landscape of lyricism. With further classic albums like Follow the Leader, they established a monumental legacy as one of rap music’s greatest partnerships.