The nine-year album drought of legendary group EPMD comes to a close in two weeks, as the duo will release their long-awaited 7th album We Mean Business. The LP comes nearly 10 years after Out of ...

July 28, 1992: On this day in 1992, EPMD solidified their position as one of hip-hop’s traditional groups with the release of their fourth studio album, Business Never Personal. Erick Sermon and ...

In 1988, hip-hop began to blossom into what is now dubbed as the “Golden Age of Hip-Hop.” Artists such as Eric B & Rakim (Paid in Full), Biz Markie (Goin’ Off), DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince ...

On this day in Hip Hop history, Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith, better known as EPMD, released their groundbreaking debut album, Strictly Business, through Sleeping Bag Records in 1988. The album ...

Due in stores Dec. 9, 'We Mean Business' is a "special" album for EPMD's Erick Sermon and Parish Smith. "Erick and I, we had to do the distribution, the label, the promotion, the artwork, every aspect ...

Erick Sermon, the rapper and producer best known as one-half of the seminal hip-hop outfit EPMD, unveiled a biting new song, “Come Thru,” featuring Craig Mack, Mr. Cheeks and Method Man. The track is ...

It s been over ten years since New York veterans EPMD last released a full length album and much has changed in the Rap game during their long-layoff. However, the dynamic duo are known for their ...

On this day in Hip Hop history, Strong Island rap duo EPMD released their third studio album, Business as Usual on the Def Jam imprint. Although upon its release it wasn’t as commercially popular as ...

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On this day, June 7, in hip-hop history... 1988: EPMD released their debut studio album, Strictly Business. The LP from the golden-era rap duo, which consists of members Erick Sermon and Parish Smith, ...