Business as Usual

by EPMD

Business as Usual cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 11 January 1991
  • Label: Def Jam
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 56:35
  • Community rating: 3.73/5 from 3 ratings

Artists on this release: Erick Sermon, Parrish Smith, Mr. Bozack, George Spivey

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The rap duo's third album marked their major-label transition to Def Jam while strictly maintaining their underground, funk-heavy aesthetic. It is also historically significant for featuring the debut appearance of Redman, effectively launching his storied career in hardcore hip-hop.

Genres

Descriptors: sampling, rhythmic, about-music, rap, classic, old-school, funky

Tracklist

  1. I'm Mad (3:42)
  2. Hardcore (4:29)
  3. Rampage (3:54)
  4. Manslaughter (4:37)
  5. Jane 3 (2:35)
  6. For My People (3:08)
  7. Mr. Bozack (2:39)
  8. Gold Digger (5:10)
  9. Give The People (3:35)
  10. Rap Is Outta Control (3:10)
  11. Brothers On My Jock (4:09)
  12. Underground (3:20)
  13. Hit Squad Heist (2:25)
  14. Funky Piano (4:27)
  15. Give The People - Jeep Mix (5:10)

Credits

  • EPMD - primary artist
  • DJ Scratch - scratches
  • Reggie Noble - featuring
  • LL Cool J - featuring
  • James Todd Smith - written-by
  • Lowell Fulson - written-by
  • Barry White - written-by
  • James Brown - written-by

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