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EPMD’s ‘Unfinished Business’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary

July 28, 2024 Jesse Ducker
EPMD Unfinished Business

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.

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EPMD’s ‘Out of Business’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary

July 17, 2024 Daryl McIntosh
EPMD Out of Business

Erick Sermon & Parrish Smith’s sixth studio album proved essential for the author’s development during a formative period during his teenage years.

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Erick Sermon’s Debut Solo Album ‘No Pressure’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary

October 16, 2023 Jesse Ducker
Erick Sermon Debut Solo Album No Pressure

‘No Pressure’ was the start of a long and fruitful solo career and earned Sermon as much acclaim as his own man than as half of EPMD.

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Def Squad’s ‘El Niño’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary

June 25, 2023 Daryl McIntosh

While not the strongest output within their respective recording repertoires, ‘El Niño’ remains notable for uniting the skills of Erick Sermon, Redman & Keith Murray on wax.

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EPMD’s Debut Album ‘Strictly Business’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary

June 3, 2023 Jesse Ducker

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.

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EPMD's 'Back in Business' Turns 25 | Album Anniversary

September 19, 2022 Jesse Ducker
EPMD Back in Business 1997

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. 

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EPMD’s ‘Business Never Personal’ Turns 30 | Anniversary Retrospective

July 23, 2022 Jesse Ducker
EPMD Business Never Personal

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.

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