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, 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, ...

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 ...

EPMD's first two classic albums, back-to-back albums, 1988's Strictly Business and 1989's Unfinished Business, are getting a vinyl reissue, in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the former.

Long before there was Kanye, Jay Z and Auto-tune, there was a period during the mid-eighties when hip-hop musicians were making some of the most creative sounding records you could find anywhere.

In 1988 it seemed like Hip-Hop could do no wrong. Rap flourished tremendously with a steady stream of flawless material. Releases from Eric B. & Rakim, Public Enemy, and Big Daddy Kane just to name a ...

Real hip-hop lives. Hip-hop legends Run-D.M.C., EPMD and Rakim moved the crowd at Detroit’s Chene Park this past weekend. Presented by Fort Knox Entertainment, the show was jam-packed with a sold-out ...

Biggest First-Week Sales for Hip-Hop Projects in 2026 BossMan Dlow Talks New Album Chicken Talkin Bastard, Motivating With His Money Talk and the Street Code on Snitching BossMan Dlow Talks New Album ...

While the group may be about "Strictly Business," hip hop non-profit TRUE Skool is combining business and entertainment by bringing iconic rap duo EPMD to the Peck Pavilion at the Marcus Center. Fight ...

“Strictly Business” is the debut single by the legendary duo EPMD. The song served as the lead single for their debut album of the same name. The record went on to be the pair’s first charting single ...

From 1988 Album: "Strictly Business"..... EPMD's Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/therealepmd Get EPMD's music: http://www.amazon.com/EPMD/e/B000AQ33PS/ref=sr_ntt_srch ...