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Rating: THE REVIEW
EPMD is a rap group from New York formed by Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith. The acronym EPMD stands for "Erick and Parrish Making Dollars". In 1988, their debut album "Strictly Business" was released, now recognized as a classic of the old school and listed in the charts of numerous music magazines (like Rolling Stone and Source, to name a few).
The album has a distinctly Old Skool sound, with funk bases that would later be sampled by many other producers. The album opens with "Strictly Business" (the title track) which reprises the theme of Bob Marley's "I Shoot The Sheriff", though in Eric Clapton's version. It then continues with "I'm Housin'", "Let The Funk Flow", and "You Gots To Chill", high-energy funk tracks that certainly won't leave you indifferent... The beautiful "It's My Thing" is the first track recorded by the group a year before the album's release. With "You're A Customer", it transitions to a more Electro sound that continues until the end of the album; listening to it, you'll surely recognize the base (since it has been sampled by many other DJs). It's also worth mentioning "DJ K La Boss", the essential track dedicated to the DJ, full of exciting scratches and cuts.
In conclusion, I can only recommend this "classic" which should certainly not be missing from any B-Boy's collection. I also recommend it to those who are just getting into rap, as it is not particularly challenging and is easy to listen to.
TRACK LIST
01. Strictly Business
02. I'm Housin'
03. Let The Funk Flow
04. You Gots To Chill
05. It's My Thing
06. You're A Customer
07. The Steve Martin
08. Get Off The Bandwagon
09. DJ K La Boss
10. Jane
BEATZ:
All tracks produced by EPMD - All Cutz by DJ K La Boss
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EPMD's debut album Strictly Business, released in 1988, is a foundational piece of old school hip-hop known for its funk-based beats and influential tracks. Featuring high-energy songs and classic DJ scratches, it appeals to both B-Boys and rap newcomers. The album is renowned for its role in shaping hip-hop and for being sampled by many producers. Strictly Business remains essential listening in the genre's history.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
EPMD
EPMD is an American hip hop duo from Brentwood, New York, composed of Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith. Debuting with the classic Strictly Business (1988), they became key figures of East Coast hip hop, known for funk-driven production and a run of “Business”-titled albums, plus influential singles like You Gots To Chill and Crossover.01 Reviews
