EPMD's reunion in 1997 was an unexpected surprise for fans of the hip-hop duo who'd helped define hardcore East Coast rap in the late 80s/early 90s. From their debut Strictly Business in 1988, EPMD ...

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, ...

I'd forgotten how great '80s New York rap duo EPMD actually was until I began loading about a couple dozen EPMD songs into my iPod last month on a whim. “I look back on everything, and I say, I think ...

It s been over ten years since New York veterans EPMD last released a full length album and much has changed in the Rap game during their long-layoff. However, the dynamic duo are known for their ...

In part one of our two part series, the Green-Eyed Bandit breaks down the stories behind the making of his biggest hits from EPMD to the Def Squad. March 7, 2012 ...

DJ Scratch is a phenom! As a DJ, he is on Mt. Rushmore, but he’s more at the intersection where heavies like Jay-Z, EPMD, RUN DMC, Wu-Tang and others meet. Check out this exclusive interview with ...

XXL celebrates 50 years of hip-hop with this moment: Jan. 11, 1991: After back-to-back successful albums with 1988's Strictly Business and 1989's Unfinished Business, Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith, ...