EPMD

The Profile

EPMD is an American hip hop duo from New York formed by Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith; their 1988 debut Strictly Business is considered an old-school classic.

The acronym EPMD stands for "Erick and Parrish Making Dollars". Their debut album Strictly Business (1988) features funk-based beats and DJ cuts by DJ K La Boss; the album has been widely sampled and is often listed among old-school rap classics.

EPMD is a New York hip hop duo (Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith) whose 1988 debut Strictly Business is widely regarded as an old-school classic. The provided review praises the album's funk-based production, DJ cuts by DJ K La Boss and recommends it for both B-Boys and newcomers to rap. The review rates the album 5/5.