Paid in Full
Eric B. and Rakim · 1987 · 13 tracks
A balanced album — rises and falls. 0 safe anchors, 11 moderate, 2 intense.
Across the 13 Paid in Full songs we've measured, intensity averages 51/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Paid in Full (the calmest here, 47) to Pump Up the Volume (the most charged, 76), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. Most of it lands around 1987.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Pump Up the Volume.
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Frequently asked about Paid in Full
Answered from our measurements of every track above.
What is the most intense Paid in Full track?
Of the 13 Paid in Full tracks we've measured, “Pump Up the Volume” scores highest at 76/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Paid in Full track?
“Paid in Full” measures gentlest at 47/100. It runs 94 BPM. The tracks here span 47–76 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Paid in Full overall?
Paid in Full averages 51/100 intensity across 13 measured tracks — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Paid in Full?
The Paid in Full tracks we've measured average about 97 BPM — midtempo.
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