EPMD
EPMD is a boom-bap group from Brentwood, Long Island, New York.
Long Island duo Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith, whose funk-sampled, laid-back rhymes made them golden-era favourites.
Who are EPMD?
EPMD (Erick and Parrish Making Dollars) is a duo from Brentwood, Long Island, New York: Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith. They brought Redman and Das EFX into the game through their Hit Squad.
Known for
Strictly Business (1988) with "You Gots to Chill" and "Strictly Business", followed by Unfinished Business (1989), Business as Usual (1990) and Business Never Personal (1992) with "Crossover" and "Headbanger".
Style
Slow, laid-back, almost lazy flows over heavy funk samples, from Zapp to Kool & the Gang.
Impact
EPMD helped bring funk into the core of East Coast hip-hop. Erick Sermon became an in-demand producer, and their Hit Squad launched Redman's career.
EPMD: quick answers
What genre is EPMD?
EPMD’s music falls under Boom-Bap. EPMD is part of East Coast hip-hop, with the most important work in the 1980s and 1990s.
Where do EPMD come from?
EPMD comes from Brentwood, Long Island, New York.
When did EPMD start?
EPMD has been active since 1987.
Who did EPMD influence?
EPMD influenced Redman.
Which artists are similar to EPMD?
If you like EPMD, listen to Redman, Big Daddy Kane, Gang Starr and Rakim.
