The burden of having years of legacy and a lot of bad blood was weighing down on Parrish Smith when he recorded his solo debut, and the pressure suits his solid voice and flow.
Read moreEPMD’s ‘Unfinished Business’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary
With their second studio affair, the dynamic duo of Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith left no doubt that when it came to music, they were all about their business.
Read moreEPMD’s ‘Out of Business’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary
Erick Sermon & Parrish Smith’s sixth studio album proved essential for the author’s development during a formative period during his teenage years.
Read moreEPMD’s Debut Album ‘Strictly Business’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary
While EPMD’s ‘Strictly Business’ is an exceptional debut album, upon re-listening to it, it’s apparent that the young duo were still working to refine their sound.
Read moreEPMD's 'Back in Business' Turns 25 | Album Anniversary
No matter how things developed in the five years between 1992's 'Business Never Personal' and 1997's 'Back in Business,' the latter was a solid comeback album.
Read moreEPMD’s ‘Business Never Personal’ Turns 30 | Anniversary Retrospective
EPMD’s fourth studio affair is a rugged and rough album that showcases the legendary duo of Erick Sermon & Parrish Smith firing on all cylinders.
Read moreEPMD’s ‘Business As Usual’ Turns 30 | Anniversary Retrospective
Though the duo’s third LP wasn’t quite the sales triumph of their two previous albums, it positioned EPMD for the next phase of their career and the prospect of continued success.
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