Name: Strictly Business / Strictly Business (Instrumental Mix)
Brand: EPMD

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

MRB7199

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Colour

Black

Colour details

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-01-14

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Proper

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

7119691279176

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Total Cap

1 / 7" / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

EPMD

Genre GB

Hip Hop

Label GB

Mr Bongo

EPMD, short for Erick and Parrish Making Dollars, is a Hip Hop duo formed by Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith in 1987. Hailing from Brentwood, Long Island, they quickly made a name for themselves with their unique monotone delivery and heavy use of funk samples. Their distinctive style set them apart from other East Coast hip hop groups of the time.

In the early 1990s, EPMD formed the Hit Squad, a crew of talented artists including Redman, Keith Murray, Das Efx, K-Solo, and DJ Scratch. Together, they created a powerful force in the music industry.

Although EPMD has experienced periods of dissolution and reunion over the years, since 2006 they have been performing together once again. Their enduring presence in the industry is a testament to their talent and influence on hip hop as a whole.

Mr Bongo is a British label that was founded in 1989. Originally located in a small record shop of the same name, it later moved to various locations in Soho and Shibuya, Japan. In 1999, the label's office was relocated to Brighton and its London & Shibuya shops were closed in 2003. However, a new shop was opened in Brighton in 2016. Since 2004, Mr Bongo has expanded into the world of cinema and also has a publishing division that produces and licenses music for third parties.
The label's rich history and diverse range of music make it an influential player in the industry. With its extensive catalog and commitment to quality, Mr Bongo continues to be at the forefront of discovering new talent and delivering exceptional music experiences.
Label Code: LC 12527

There's a sprinkle of drums from Kool &amp; The Gang's oft-sampled 'Jungle Boogie', paired with a very recognisable portion of Eric Clapton's 'I Shot the Sheriff'. And that's pretty much it – the two samples are linked, looped and left to their own devices. Such was Erick and Parrish's confidence in their own rhyming ability and strong voices, no further embellishment was needed. Paired with the classic instrumental version, which didn't make it to the US 7" releases – it's only on a hard-to-track-down French 7" pressing from 1989 – this this is a timely reminder of how breathtakingly perfect hip-hop can be.

Tracks: Strictly Business (Radio Mix) / Strictly Business (instrumental Mix)

Strictly Business / Strictly Business (Instrumental Mix)

Music GB