Eric B. & Rakim worked with audio engineers Carlton Batts and Patrick Adams on the album .
The duo produced , composed , and arranged the album with additional contributions from Rakim 's brother Stevie Blass Griffin , who contributed with various instruments .
Rakim       worked with audio engineers Carlton Batts and Patrick Adams on the album .
The duo produced , composed , and arranged the album with additional contributions from Rakim 's brother Stevie Blass Griffin , who contributed with various instruments .