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EPMD
EPMD is an American hip hop duo from Brentwood, New York. The duo's name is an initialism for "Erick and Parrish Making Dollars", referring to its members: emcees Erick Sermon ("E" a.k.a. E Double) and Parrish Smith ("PMD" a.k.a. Parrish Mic Doc). During an interview on college radio station WHOV in 1987, Parrish Smith stated that the name evolved from the original: "We were originally known as "EEPMD" (Easy Erick and Parrish the Microphone Doctor), but chose to go with EPMD because it was easier to say." He also stated that they dropped the two "E's" because N.W.A.'s Eric Wright was already using "Eazy-E" as his stage name. The group has been active for years (minus two breakups in 1993 and 1999). History Early years and mainstream success: 1987–1992 Hailing from Brentwood, Long Island, New York, EPMD's first album, '' Strictly Business'', appeared in 1988 and featured the underground hit "Strictly Business," which sampled Eric Clapton's version of Bob Marley's "I Shot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
EPMD Discography
This is the discography of American rap duo EPMD EPMD is an American hip hop duo from Brentwood, New York. The duo's name is an initialism for "Erick and Parrish Making Dollars", referring to its members: emcees Erick Sermon ("E" a.k.a. E Double) and Parrish Smith ("PMD" a.k.a. Parrish Mi .... Studio albums Live albums EPs Singles As lead artist Other appearances * 1991: "It's Going Down" (''Juice'' oundtrack EPMD) * 1993: "Can I Get It, Yo" (''Down with the King'', Run-DMC) * 1998: "It's My Thang '99" (''The Professional'', DJ Clue, Keith Murray & Redman) * 1998: Generation EFX" (''Generation EFX'', Das Efx) * 2003: "Look at You Now" (''The Awakening'', PMD) * 2009: "Never Defeat 'Em" (''Honda IV'', DJ Honda) * 2017: "The Real Is Gone" (''Busine$$ Mentality'', PMD) * 2021: "EPMD 2" (''King's Disease 2'', Nas & Eminem) References Notes Citations External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Epmd Discography Hip-hop discographies Discographies of American artists< ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Strictly Business (EPMD Album)
''Strictly Business'' is the debut album by hip-hop duo EPMD. It was released on June 7, 1988, by Fresh Records (US), Fresh/Sleeping Bag Records around the world and BCM Records in Germany. It peaked at No. 80 on the Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200 soon after release, yet it earned an Recording Industry Association of America, RIAA Music recording sales certification, gold album certification within four months of its release. In addition, it has received much positive critical attention since its release. In 2012, the album was ranked number 453 on ''Rolling Stone'' magazine's Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time, list of the 500 greatest albums of all time. The album is known for its lighthearted party raps and funky sample-reliant production. The album has no guest emcees or producers except DJ K La Boss. The album is broken down track-by-track by the group in Brian Coleman's book ''Check the Technique''. Reception Initial ''Strictly Business'' peaked at No. 80 o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hit Squad
The Hit Squad is an American hip hop collective of East Coast hip hop artists. Originally formed in the 1990s by Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith of the rap group EPMD, the group included rap artists such as K-Solo, Redman, Das EFX, Top Quality, and Knucklehedz. When EPMD broke up for the first time in 1993, the collective separated, with Sermon forming Def Squad and Smith retaining the Hit Squad name. Career After the success of their debut album '' Strictly Business'', EPMD sought to mentor new artists. The first artist to make a guest appearance on an EPMD album was K-Solo. Solo was featured on their second album '' Unfinished Business'' on the song "Knick Knack Patty Wack". The first mention of "Hit Squad" appeared on EPMD's third album '' Business as Usual'' on the track "Hit Squad Heist". The lyrics mention Redman, K-Solo and Tom J of Knucklehedz. Redman is also featured on two tracks of that album. In 1993, EPMD released the single "Headbanger" from their fourth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Erick Sermon
Erick Sermon (born November 25, 1968) is an American rapper and producer. He is best known as one-third—alongside PMD & DJ Scratch—of 1980s/1990s hip hop group EPMD and for his production work. Early life Erick Sermon was born on November 25, 1968, in Bay Shore on Long Island, New York. Career Sermon started professionally in 1986 as a producer and artist of the hip hop group EPMD. He began recording solo albums for Def Jam in 1993; in 1997, he rejoined EPMD. The following year, Sermon, Murray and Redman recorded a cover version of "Rapper's Delight" by the Sugarhill Gang. EPMD disbanded a second time in 1999. In 2000, Sermon moved over to J Records, and released the album ''Music'' the following year. The album's first single, "Music", featured guest vocals from Marvin Gaye, which Sermon reportedly culled from unreleased recordings found in a small record shop in London. "Music" went on to become Sermon's highest-charting song, peaking at number 22 on the ''Billboard ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
PMD (rapper)
Parrish J. Smith (born May 13, 1968), better known as PMD ('Parrish Mic Doc' or 'Parrish Making Dollars'), is an American rapper from Brentwood, New York, a member of EPMD and Hit Squad. Career He attended Brentwood High School, and has released four full-length solo albums, one extended play, seven EPMD albums with Erick Sermon, a collaborative album with Japanese hip hop producer DJ Honda, and a collaborative project with Sean Strange and German hip hop German hip hop (locally known as ''Deutschrap'', ''Deutsch'' meaning German) refers to hip hop music in the German language. Elements of American hip hop culture, such as graffiti art and breakdancing, diffused into Western Europe in the ea ... group Snowgoons. Discography Solo albums EPs Collaborative albums Charted singles References External links * * 1968 births African-American male rappers 20th-century American male rappers Brentwood High School (Brentwood, New York) alum ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sleeping Bag Records
Sleeping Bag Records was a New York City-based independent record label founded by musician Arthur Russell (musician), Arthur Russell and entrepreneur Will Socolov. It was active between 1981 and 1992, and specialized in dance music and hip hop. Background and history The label was founded in 1981 initially to release singles produced by Arthur Russell under his various dance aliases. Their first release was the Dinosaur L album ''24→24 Music'' (1981). The label's roster would eventually include Mantronix, Just-Ice, Nice & Smooth, T La Rock, EPMD and Stezo; freestyle music, freestyle vocalists Nocera (singer), Nocera and Kariya ("Let Me Love You for Tonight"); and R&B singer-songwriter Joyce Sims. In 1983, Juggy Gayles began promoting singles for the company. Later, he became a partner. The label's corporate logo was a drawing of a koala. Sub-label Fresh Records (US), Fresh Records was founded in 1985 in music, 1985. Kurtis Mantronik, in addition to being the musician of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Def Jam Recordings
Def Jam Recordings (also simply known as Def Jam) is an American multinational record label owned by Universal Music Group. It is based in Manhattan, New York City, specializing predominantly in hip hop, contemporary R&B, soul and pop. The label has a London-based, UK arm known as 0207 Def Jam (formerly Def Jam UK in the 1990s until the mid-2000s) and is currently operated through EMI Records. It has a Johannesburg, South Africa and Lagos, Nigeria-based arm known as Def Jam Africa. As of 2025, Def Jam's current roster includes Gelo Ball, Justin Bieber, DJ Khaled, Alessia Cara, Big Sean, Dave East, Wale, Jeremih, Fabolous, Jhené Aiko, Coco Jones, LL Cool J, Public Enemy, Jadakiss, YG, Muni Long, Buju Banton, Fridayy, Benny the Butcher, Trinidad Cardona, Fredo Bang, Nasty C, Armani White, and Hit-Boy among others. Company history Founding and CBS Records Group era (1983–1994) Def Jam was co-founded by Rick Rubin in his dormitory in Weinstein Hall at Ne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Shot The Sheriff
"I Shot the Sheriff" is a song written by Jamaican reggae musician Bob Marley and released in 1973 with his band Bob Marley and the Wailers, the Wailers. Background The song was first released in 1973 on Bob Marley and the Wailers, the Wailers' album ''Burnin' (Bob Marley and the Wailers album), Burnin'''. Marley explained his intention as follows: "I want to say 'I shot the police' but the government would have made a fuss so I said 'I shot the sheriff' instead... but it's the same idea: justice." In 1992, with the controversy surrounding the Ice-T song "Cop Killer (song), Cop Killer", Marley's song was often cited by Ice-T's supporters as evidence of his detractors' hypocrisy, considering that the older song was never similarly criticised despite having much the same theme. In 2012, Marley's former girlfriend Esther Anderson (Jamaican actress), Esther Anderson claimed that the lyrics, "Sheriff John Brown always hated me / For what, I don't know / Every time I plant a seed / ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fly Like An Eagle (song)
"Fly Like an Eagle" is a song written by American musician Steve Miller for the album of the same name. The song was released in the United Kingdom in August 1976 and in the United States in December 1976. It went to number two on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 for the week of March 12, 1977. The single edit can be found on '' Greatest Hits (1974–1978)''. It is often played in tandem with "Space Intro". On the album, the song segues into "Wild Mountain Honey". History The band first performed the song in 1973 while performing at New York City's Felt Forum on a bill with The Marshall Tucker Band, Buddy Guy, and Junior Wells. An earlier 1973 version features a more bluesy and less funk-inspired rhythm, with the guitar taking the synthesizer parts (albeit with similar delay effects). The lyrics are slightly different, indicating that the place the eagle wants to fly away from is a Native American reservation. The final, funk-inspired album version pays homage to " Slippin' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
RBC Records
RBC Records is an American online independent record label and management company founded by partners Brian Shafton and Bob Grossi. It provides artists and independent labels with a full-service "virtual label" alternative to signing with a major label. RBC provides distribution, sales, marketing, online publicity, radio promotion, video promotion, product management, and creative services consulting to artists and management. The company announced in 2013 that it would start producing and distributing films under the name RBC Films. In September 2018, BMG Rights Management acquired RBC for an undisclosed fee. Notable artists * Bali Baby * Beeda Weeda (RBC) * Boosie Badazz ( Trill Entertainment/RBC) * Brotha Lynch Hung (Madesicc Muzicc/RBC) * Cappadonna (RBC) * Chief Keef ( Glory Boyz Entertainment/RBC) * C-Murder (RBC) * E-40 (Sick Wid' It Records/RBC) * EPMD (RBC) * Gucci Mane (1017 Brick Squad/RBC) * Mike Jones (Money Train/RBC) * Keak Da Sneak (RBC) * Krayzie Bone ( BTNH ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brentwood, New York
Brentwood is a Hamlet (New York), hamlet in the Islip, New York, Town of Islip in Suffolk County, New York, Suffolk County, on Long Island, in New York (state), New York, United States. The population was 62,387 at the 2020 Census, making it the most populous CDP in Suffolk County and on all of Long Island outside of New York City. History Early history In 1844, the area was established as Thompson Station and Suffolk Station, two new stations on the expansion of the Main Line (Long Island Rail Road), Main Line of the Long Island Rail Road. On March 21, 1851, it became the utopian community named Socialist Community of Modern Times, Modern Times. The colony was established on of land by Josiah Warren and Stephen Pearl Andrews. In 1864, it was renamed Brentwood after the town of Brentwood, Essex, in England. By contract, all the land in the colony was bought and sold at cost, with being the maximum allowable lot size. The community was said to be based on the idea of self-owne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
