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Today In Hip Hop History: EPMD Dropped Their Debut Single ‘Strictly Business’ 34 Years Ago

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“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 was the pair’s first charting single and saw minor success on the R&B charts.

Although it was received with mixed reviews when it was first released, “Strictly Business” has aged gracefully and is now considered a Hip-Hop classic.

The song peaked at the No. 25 position on the U.S. R&B Singles chart. On the other hand, it peaked on the U.S. Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales and U.S. Dance Music/Club Play Singles charts in the No. 17 and No. 19 position, respectively.

The song’s main sample is Eric Clapton’s cover of Bob Marley’s “I Shot the Sheriff”. Other samples include “Jungle Boogie” by Kool & the Gang and “Long Red” by Mountain.

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Happy 55th Birthday To Parrish Smith Of EPMD!

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Happy 55th Birthday Parrish J. Smith, better known as “PMD”, one half of EPMD

EPMD, the famous duo from Brentwood, Long Island, New York, is an acronym that stands for “Erick and Parrish Making Dollars”. The group has been together for more than three decades from the infamous breakup in the mid 1990s. They are one of the most prominent acts to grace the culture of Hip Hop.

After the very public split of the group because of various reasons, PMD continued to navigate the careers of Hip Hop icons Das EFX, who he was responsible for finding, before eventually making amends with Erick Sermon to make another classic EPMD album at the turn of the millennium.

Parrish Smith continues to be a recognizable force within the structure of Hip Hop’s movers and shakers and his contributions will be forever etched in stone.

Salute to PMD on his born day as we here at The Source wish him a happy one and many more!

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Snoop Dogg On Wanting To Be The “Dumbest” Person In His Circle

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Snoop Dogg, the iconic rapper and Long Beach legend, has never shied away from sharing his life lessons and wisdom gathered over his illustrious career. In a recent Instagram post on Sunday, he shed light on a valuable insight he acquired – the significance of being the so-called “dumbest” person in one’s circle. Snoop recounted a conversation he had with Parrish Smith, one half of the legendary hip-hop duo EPMD. Smith had shared an exchange he had with another rap pioneer, Ice-T, about the concept of “steel sharpening steel.” This saying essentially conveys the idea that individuals grow stronger or better when they surround themselves with people who possess strength, knowledge, and skill.

“If you’re the smartest one in your circle, you’ve got a problem,” Smith said. Snoop responded with, “I want to be the dumbest one on my team. Because if I’m the dumbest one on the team, that means I got some bad muthaf**kas around me!” This exchange between Snoop Dogg and Parrish Smith highlights an essential aspect of personal and professional growth – the power of one’s inner circle. Surrounding oneself with individuals who possess diverse talents, knowledge, and skills can be instrumental in achieving success and personal development.

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The idea of being the “dumbest” person in your circle may seem counterintuitive at first glance. However, it underscores the value of humility and the recognition that there is always room for improvement. By being in the company of those who excel in different areas, one can continually learn, adapt, and evolve. Snoop Dogg’s endorsement of this principle serves as a testament to his commitment to growth and excellence. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with some of the brightest minds in the music industry, always seeking to elevate his craft and remain at the forefront of hip-hop culture.

In a world where networking and connections play a crucial role in personal and professional success, Snoop Dogg’s wisdom reminds us that the people we surround ourselves with can be our greatest assets. However, it seems like Snoop Dogg’s circle is a smart one. In fact, he’s always pursuing the latest and greatest business ideas. He recently revealed that he’s interested in hosting a TV series for kids, to further be able to provide advice and knowledge. Seems like Snoop has gems for days and wants the world to hear his thoughts. Let us know if you agree with being the dumbest person in your circle on HNHH.

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Today In Hip Hop History: EPMD Dropped Their Debut Single ‘Strictly Business’ 33 Years Ago

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“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 and saw minor success on the R&B charts.

Although it was received with mixed reviews when it was first released, “Strictly Business” has aged gracefully and is now considered a Hip-Hop classic.

The song peaked at the No. 25 position on the U.S. R&B Singles chart. On the other hand, it peaked on the U.S. Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales and U.S. Dance Music/Club Play Singles charts in the No. 17 and No. 19 position, respectively.

The song’s main sample is Eric Clapton’s cover of Bob Marley’s “I Shot the Sheriff”. Other samples include “Jungle Boogie” by Kool & the Gang and “Long Red” by Mountain.

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Happy 54th Birthday To Parrish Smith Of EPMD!

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Happy 54th Birthday Parrish J. Smith, better known as “PMD”, one half of EPMD

EPMD, the famous duo from Brentwood, Long Island, New York, is an acronym that stands for “Erick and Parrish Making Dollars”. The group has been together for more than three decades from the infamous breakup in the mid 1990s. They are one of the most prominent acts to grace the culture of Hip Hop.

After the very public split of the group because of various reasons, PMD continued to navigate the careers of Hip Hop icons Das EFX, who he was responsible for finding, before eventually making amends with Erick Sermon to make another classic EPMD album at the turn of the millennium.

Parrish Smith continues to be a recognizable force within the structure of Hip Hop’s movers and shakers and his contributions will be forever etched in stone.

Salute to PMD on his born day as we here at The Source wish him a happy one and many more!

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Today in Hip-Hop History: EPMD’s ‘Business Never Personal’ LP Turns 30 Years Old!

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Coming after what critics would call their worst album, Business Never Personal served as a proper revival and temporary farewell for one of Hip Hop’s greatest duos to touch the mic.

This album is considered EPMD’s third classic album, even though it was their fourth overall and second on the Def Jam label.. Although underground for the majority of their career, this album saw large commercial and mainstream success, peaking higher than any of its predecessors on the Billboard 200 chart at #14 and selling 500,000 copies in the first few months of its release. The popularity of this album came in large part from the breakthrough lead single, ironically titled “Crossover”. This single itself peaked at #42 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on the Top Rap singles chart.

Following this project, the duo disbanded only to join forces once again on a fifth LP, Back in Business. The group continued to bounce back and forth between activity and retirement until the release of their final album, We Mean Business in 2008.

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