EPMD are an influential American hip-hop duo formed in Brentwood, New York, in 1987, consisting of Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith. Known for their laid-back delivery, funky samples, and minimalist beats, they helped define East Coast rap in the late ’80s and early ’90s. Albums like Strictly Business and Business as Usual produced classics such as “You Gots to Chill.” As artists and producers, EPMD launched careers and shaped the sound of golden-era hip-hop.
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