Today in Hip Hop History:

EPMD released their second album Unfinished Business August 1, 1989

K-Solo “Tell The World My Name” Era “Spellbound”

Released on July 28, 1992

It takes two. 💵☝🏽🎤🎧

Parrish Smith and Erick Sermon of EPMD, 1988, © Janette Beckman

Here some classic hiphop tracks -- double the trouble with EPMD. Marley Marl scorches tracks in his house.

MC’s look me in my face, then their eyes get weak; Pulse rate descends, heart rate increases. It’s like beam me up, Scotty - I control your body; I’m as deadly as AIDS when it’s time to rock a party. And all due respect, when I say “Mic check”, Let a sucker slide once - then I break his neck. So when I say jump, you reply, “How high?” Because I’m takin’ no prisoners, so don’t play hero and die.

EPMD - Strictly Business

*don’t get too close or you might get shot

Public Enemy, Stetsasonic, & EPMD

Photographer: Raymond Boyd

Collection: Adler Hip Hop Archive, Cornell

Can I Get A Sample?!

The Sampler

B T Express- If It Don't Turn You On (1974)

The Samplers

EPMD- So Whatcha Sayin' (1989)

Das EFX- Mic Checka (1994)

SWV- Use Your Heart (1996)

Today in Hip Hop History:

EPMD released their fourth album Business Never Personal July 28, 1992

Keith Murray "The Most Beautifullest Thing In This World' Era

Fat boys. ❤️⚫️🟤👟☝🏽🎤

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