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Out Of Business
''Out of Business'' is the sixth album from hip-hop duo EPMD, which changed its initialism for the release from Erick & Parrish Making Dollars to Erick & Parrish Millennium Ducats. Originally scheduled for a February 1999 release, it was released July 20, 1999. A limited-edition version of the album was released with a bonus greatest hits disc that features tracks spanning from 1987 to 1997. The versions of the tracks from its two first albums are rerecorded versions because EMI would not license these tracks to Def Jam for inclusion. Critical reception Track listing Greatest Hits disc Samples Intro *"Going the Distance" by Bill Conti *"Feel the Heartbeat" by The Treacherous Three *"Afro Puffs" by The Lady of Rage *"Funky Soul Makossa" by Nairobi *"One More Chance (Remix)" by The Notorious B.I.G. Pioneers *"Caught, Can We Get a Witness?" by Public Enemy *"It's Yours" by T La Rock & Jazzy Jay Hold Me Down *"Christmas Rappin'" by Kurtis Blow Draw *"Per Qualche Dollaro i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
EPMD
EPMD is an American hip hop duo from Brentwood, New York. The duo's name is a concatenation of the members' names "E" and "PMD" or an acronym for "Erick and Parrish Making Dollars", referring to its members: emcees Erick Sermon ("E" a.k.a. E Double) and Parrish Smith ("PMD" a.k.a. Parrish Mic Doc). During an interview on college radio station WHOV in 1987, Parrish Smith stated that the name evolved from the original: "We were originally known as "EEPMD" (Easy Erick and Parrish the Microphone Doctor), but chose to go with EPMD because it was easier to say." He also stated that they dropped the two "E's" because N.W.A.'s Eric Wright was already using " Eazy-E" as his stage name. The group has been active for years (minus two breakups in 1993 and 1999). History Early years and mainstream success: 1987–1992 Hailing from Brentwood, Long Island, New York, EPMD's first album, '' Strictly Business'', appeared in 1988 and featured the underground hit "Strictly Business," which s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Busta Rhymes
Trevor George Smith Jr. (born May 20, 1972), known professionally as Busta Rhymes, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer and actor. Chuck D of Public Enemy gave him the moniker Busta Rhymes, after NFL and CFL wide receiver George "Buster" Rhymes. He has received 12 Grammy Award nominations for his work, making him one of the most-nominated artists without winning. Busta Rhymes was an original member of Leaders of the New School, a group that attracted national attention when they opened on tour for Public Enemy. He gained exposure for their guest appearance on A Tribe Called Quest's track "Scenario". Shortly thereafter, the group broke up, leading Rhymes to become a sought after solo artist, appearing on numerous tracks for other artists before his solo debut album, ''The Coming'' (1996). The album reached the top ten on the ''Billboard'' 200 album chart, was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), and earned him a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Treacherous Three
The Treacherous Three was a pioneering American hip hop group that was formed in 1978 and consisted of DJ Easy Lee, Kool Moe Dee, L.A. Sunshine, Special K and Spoonie Gee (who left in the late 1970s), with occasional contributions from DJ Dano B, DJ Reggie Reg and DJ Crazy Eddie. They first appeared on record in 1980 on the B-side of Spoonie Gee's single, "Love Rap". History Origin Kool Moe Dee and L.A Sunshine (Lamar Hill) grew up in the same neighborhood and they met DJ Easy Lee (Theodore Moy'e) in elementary school. Kool Moe Dee and Easy Lee both went to Norman Thomas high school where they met Special K (Kevin Keaton). DJ Easy Lee met Spoonie G through playing basketball and through his sister who knew Spoonie G. When Spoonie G left the group, Kool Moe Dee replaced him with Special K. Although he technically had left the group, Spoonie G was still affiliated. Spoonie G released a single called "Spoonin Rap" with the record label Sound of New York. After his relatio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bill Conti
William Conti (born April 13, 1942) is an American composer and conductor, best known for his film scores, including ''Rocky'' (and four of its sequels), ''The Karate Kid'' (and all of its sequels), '' For Your Eyes Only'', ''Dynasty'' (and its sequel ''The Colbys''), '' The Big Chill'' and '' The Right Stuff'', which earned him an Academy Award for Best Original Score. He also received nominations in the Best Original Song category for "Gonna Fly Now" from ''Rocky'' and for the title song of '' For Your Eyes Only''. He was the musical director at the Academy Awards a record nineteen times. Biography Early life Conti, an Italian American, was born in Providence, Rhode Island, the son of Lucetta and William Conti. He graduated from North Miami High School in 1959. He is a past winner of the Silver Knight Award presented by the Miami Herald. He is a graduate of Louisiana State University School of Music, and also studied and gained honors at the Juilliard School of Music, incl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rockwilder
Dana Stinson (born February 2, 1971), better known by his stage name Rockwilder, is an American hip hop record producer and rapper. A long term friend of Def Jam rapper Redman, Rockwilder got his start producing for East Coast hip hop artists in the mid-1990s. In 1999 Rockwilder produced Method Man & Redman's hit single " Da Rockwilder". He has produced at least one track on every Redman album since 1994's ''Dare Iz a Darkside''. Biography Rockwilder began his debut production on the 1994 Organized Konfusion album Stress: The Extinction Agenda & the Flatlinerz album "USA. He went on to craft records by other artists, including Jay-Z's "Do It Again (Put Ya Hands Up)" (1999), Busta Rhymes and Erykah Badu's "One" (1997), Xzibit's Front 2 Back (2000), and De La Soul's "I.C. Y'All" (2000). He also went on to work with Janet Jackson (several album tracks on '' All for You'') and Destiny's Child (the Rockwilder Remix of "Bootylicious" as well as "If" and "Free" from ''Destiny Fulfi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Da Joint
"Da Joint" (sometimes spelt "The Joint") is the first single from EPMD's fifth album, ''Back in Business (EPMD album), Back in Business''. Produced by Erick Sermon and Rockwilder, "Da Joint" became EPMD's second and final single to make it to the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100, peaking at 94 on the chart with approximately 100,000 copies sold in the first week. "Da Joint" was released a week before the ''Back in Business'' album, making it to the first release by the newly reformed EPMD since the group's 1992 single, "Head Banger (EPMD song), Head Banger". Hype Williams was planning to shoot the music video for "Da Joint", but those plans never materialized. Instead, Steve Carr directed the music video. Track listing ;Side A #"Da Joint" (Radio Edit) – 3:26 #"Da Joint" (LP Version) – 3:27 ;Side B #"Da Joint" (Instrumental) – 3:26 #"You Gots 2 Chill '97" (Radio Edit) – 3:27 Personnel Credits are adapted from the single's liner notes. * Erick Sermon – produc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
K-Solo
Kevin Madison, also known as K-Solo (born April 17, 1968) is an American rapper from Brentwood, New York who, along with Redman, EPMD, Das EFX, and Keith Murray, was part of the Hit Squad in the 1990s. Career K-Solo was a member of EPMD's "Hit Squad", featuring on the group's hit '' Head Banger''. His biggest solo hits were "Your Mom's in My Business" and "Spellbound." The rapper later accused DMX of stealing this style when the two were serving time in the same jail. DMX has disputed whether K-Solo developed this style during the 16 months he served in Riverhead Correctional Facility after being convicted of assault in the 1980s or during a later stay in Suffolk jail. In the mid-1990s he signed with Death Row Records and almost signed to Death Row East after hooking up with them in a Pittsburgh concert show. The only track ever released was a bootleg of Kurupt and him freestyling over Snoop's "Gin and Juice". It can be found on YouTube. In 2003 he toured the world with PMD and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Head Banger (EPMD Song)
"Head Banger", also "Headbanger", is the second single released from EPMD's fourth album, ''Business Never Personal''. The song, which was produced by member Erick Sermon, featured verses from K-Solo and Redman, both members of EPMD's rap collective, the Hit Squad. The single became a minor hit on both the R&B and rap charts. peaking at 75 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks and 11 on the Hot Rap Singles. The song used three samples, Parliament's "One Of Those Funky Thangs", Joe Tex's "Papa Was Too" and Brand Nubian's "Slow Down", and was later sampled itself by the Ruff Ryders Ruff Ryders Entertainment is an American hip hop record label and management company founded by siblings and record executives Joaquin "Waah", Darin "Dee" and Chivon Dean. It operated as a subsidiary of Universal, and distributed by Fontana Dist ... on "Ryde or Die", which served as the opening song on their debut album, '' Ryde or Die Vol. 1''. This was EPMD's final release before disbanding,Vibe - ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crossover (song)
"Crossover" is a single by American hip hop group EPMD released in August 1992 from their album ''Business Never Personal''. The song's lyrics criticize rappers who crossover to R&B or pop in order to sell more. The single became EPMD's highest charting as it climbed the Billboard charts at #42. The song was also certified gold by RIAA, becoming the group's only single to accomplish that feat.Searchable Database: EPMD RIAA.com. The song samples "Don't Worry If There's a Hell Below (We're All Gonna Go)" by and |
Rampage (song)
"Rampage" (a.k.a. "Slow Down, Baby") is the second hit single released from EPMD's third album, '' Business as Usual''. EPMD's new-found labelmate, LL Cool J contributed a verse on the song, while Pete Rock Peter O. Phillips (born June 21, 1970), better known by his stage name Pete Rock, is an American record producer, DJ and rapping, rapper. He is widely recognized as one of the greatest hip hop producers of all time, and is often mentioned alongs ... would provide the remix to the song. "Rampage" found its greatest success on the Rap charts, peaking at #2. Single track listing #"Rampage" (Remix Extended)- 4:35 #"Rampage" (Hardcore to the Head Mix)- 4:41 #"Rampage" (Remix Radio Edit)- 3:51 #"Rampage" (Remix Instrumental)- 4:33 #"Rampage" (Hardcore To The Head Mix Instrumental)- 4:37 #"I'm Mad" (DJ Scratch Jazz Mix)- 3:46 #"I'm Mad" (Red Man Mix)- 3:44 #"I'm Mad" (LP Version)- 3:39 #"Rampage" (LP Version)- 3:50 Charts {{LL Cool J 1991 singles EPMD songs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gold Digger (EPMD Song)
"Gold Digger" is the lead single from EPMD's third album, '' Business as Usual''. It was produced by EPMD with scratches provided by fellow group member DJ Scratch and was the duo's first of two singles to make it to #1 on the Hot Rap Singles Hot Rap Songs (formerly known as Hot Rap Tracks and Hot Rap Singles) is a chart released weekly by '' Billboard'' in the United States. It lists the 25 most popular hip-hop/rap songs, calculated weekly by airplay on rhythmic and urban radio stat .... Single track listing A-Side #"Gold Digger" (E & P Remix)- 4:15 #"Gold Digger" (Vocal)- 5:11 B-Side #"Rap Is Outta Control" (Vocal)- 3:06 #"Gold Digger" (Instrumental)- 5:11 #"Gold Digger" (E & P Remix Instrumental)- 4:15 Charts (1990-1991) {{authority control 1990 singles EPMD songs Songs written by Erick Sermon 1990 songs Def Jam Recordings singles Columbia Records singles Songs written by PMD (rapper) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
So Wat Cha Sayin'
"So Wat Cha Sayin'" is the first single released from, EPMD's second album, '' Unfinished Business''. Produced by EPMD with scratches provided by DJ Scratch, "So Wat Cha Sayin'" made it to three Billboard charts, peaking at #5 on the Hot Rap Singles. The video was directed by Adam Bernstein, who previously directed EPMD's 1988 video for "You Gots to Chill". In 2001, Beanie Sigel & Memphis Bleek did a cover version of this song on a song of the same name on Beanie Sigel's The Reason (Beanie Sigel album) ''The Reason'' is the second studio album by rapper Beanie Sigel. It was released on Roc-A-Fella Records on June 26, 2001. The album contains 14 tracks, and special guests include Memphis Bleek, Jay-Z, Freeway, Omillio Sparks, Scarface, Daz, Kur ... album with Beanie covering Erick Sermon's verses & Bleek covering Parrish Smith's verses. Single track listing #"So Wat Cha Sayin'" (Club Version)- 4:55 #"So Wat Cha Sayin'" (Dub Version)- 4:53 #"So Wat Cha Sayin'" (Radio Version ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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