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", referencing its members: emcees Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith. 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", 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 35 years, and is one of the most prominent acts in east coast hip hop. The word "business" is used in every title of the group's albums. Every album also has a track with "Jane" in the title.
Erick Sermon is an American rapper, musician, and record producer. He is best known as one-third—alongside PMD & DJ Scratch—of 1980s/1990s hip hop group EPMD and for his production work.
Keith Omar Murray is an American rapper from Long Island, New York. Murray grew up on Carleton Ave. in Central Islip, which is located on the South Shore of Long Island in Suffolk County. Murray was a known member of a local rap collective in Long Island called Legion of Doom (L.O.D.) which included fellow rappers 50 Grand, Ron Jay, and Kel-Vicious. Murray is more famously known for being a member of the Hip Hop trio the Def Squad, which includes fellow rappers Redman and fellow Long Island native Erick Sermon, previously the co-founder of the legendary Hip-Hop group EPMD.
Dare Iz a Darkside is the second studio album by American rapper Redman. It was released on November 22, 1994, by Def Jam Recordings. The album debuted at 13 on the US Billboard 200. The album was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Dr. Octagonecologyst is the debut solo studio album by American rapper and Ultramagnetic MCs member Kool Keith, released under the alias Dr. Octagon. Originally titled Dr. Octagon, it was released on May 7, 1996, on Bulk Recordings in the United States and Mo' Wax in the United Kingdom. The album was later reissued with a different track listing by DreamWorks Records in 1997 under the title Dr. Octagonecologyst. The album was produced by Dan "The Automator" Nakamura and featured the work of turntablist DJ Qbert. KutMasta Kurt provided additional production work. The artwork for Dr. Octagonecologyst was drawn by Brian "Pushead" Schroeder.
The Most Beautifullest Thing in This World is the debut studio album from American hip hop artist Keith Murray, released September 20, 1994 on Jive Records.
Enigma is the second studio album from American hip hop artist Keith Murray, released November 26, 1996 on Jive Records.
It's a Beautiful Thing is the third studio album from American hip hop artist Keith Murray, released January 12, 1999 on Jive Records.
Double or Nothing is the second solo studio album by American rapper and record producer Erick Sermon. It was released on November 7, 1995 via Rush Associated Labels. Production was mainly handled by Sermon, and several tracks were co-produced by Redman, Rockwilder, Rod 'KP' Kirkpatrick and Ty Fyffe. The album features contributions from Keith Murray, Redman, Jazze Pha, Passion and Roz. Double or Nothing spawned two singles: "Bomdigi" and "Welcome".
No Pressure is the debut solo studio album by American rapper and record producer Erick Sermon. It was released on October 19, 1993 via Rush Associated Labels. Production was mainly handled by Sermon, who also served as executive producer. The album features guest appearances from Ice Cube, Joe Sinistr, Kam, Keith Murray, Redman and Shadz of Lingo. The album made it to #16 on the Billboard 200 chart and #2 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart in the United States.
"Feenin'" is a song by American R&B group Jodeci recorded for their second album Diary of a Mad Band (1993). The song was released as the second single for the album in March 1994.
"Get Lifted" is the second single released from Keith Murray's debut album, The Most Beautifullest Thing in This World. Like Murray's previous single, "Get Lifted" was produced and featuring backing vocals from Erick Sermon. It peaked at 71 on the Billboard 200 and 7 on the Hot Rap Singles. The song samples "I Get Lifted" by George McCrae which was used.
"Booti Call" is a song by American R&B group Blackstreet, recorded for the group's self-titled debut album (1994). The song was released as the second single for the album in July 1994. According to group member Teddy Riley, the song was written about his friend Mike Tyson, whose rape trial resulted in a conviction.
"Hittin' Switches" is a song by American hip hop artist Erick Sermon. The song was released as the first single for Sermon's debut album No Pressure (1993), as well as the second promotional single for the soundtrack to the 1993 film Who's the Man?.
"Stay Real" is a song by American hip hop artist Erick Sermon. The song was released as the second and final single for Sermon's debut album No Pressure on September 7, 1993.
"Bomdigi" is a song by American hip hop artist Erick Sermon recorded for his second album Double or Nothing (1995). The song was released as the first single for the album on October 17, 1995. The music video was directed by Terry Heller & Chuck Ozeas.
"Full Cooperation" is a song by the American hip hop group Def Squad recorded for their sole album El Niño (1998). The song was released as the only single in promotion of the album on April 14, 1998.
"Steelo" is the debut single by American R&B group 702 recorded for the group's debut album No Doubt (1996). The song, which features hip hop artist Missy Elliott, was released as the first single for the album on August 27, 1996.
"I'll Bee Dat!" is a song by American hip hop artist Redman recorded for his fourth album Doc's da Name 2000 (1998). The song was released as the first single for the album on October 8, 1998.
The following is a discography of production credited to Erick Sermon.