EPMD - We Mean Business (2008)
They are rap’s first great duo, one that excelled as rappers and producers. They are among the most-sampled rap acts of all time, their tunes having been mined by Jay-Z, DMX, 2Pac and Tha Alkaholiks, among many others.Then they broke up and reunited to rave reviews. The group is EPMD (Erick and Parrish Making Dollars” later “Erick and Parrish Millennium Ducats) undisputed legends in the rap game.
Now, after more than 20 years in the game and 6 albums, EPMD returns with We Mean Business, their first album on their own EP Records. The new collection is a testament to their Business plan.
“All of our albums have Business in the title,” Smith explains. “Now that we’re in a new era and the game is changed, we realize that it’s different from when we handed in a CD to our first label to being at Def Jam. Erick and I created our own vehicle to be able to drop this album. That’s how we came with the title We Mean Business, because we do.”
“It’s very important for us to stay us,” Smith adds. “People want to hear and see EPMD.” That’s because We Mean Business isn’t just an album title for EPMD. It’s a mindstate.
1. “Puttin’ Work In” (feat. Raekwon) 2:28
2. “What You Talkin’” (feat. Havoc) 3:54
3. “Roc-Da-Spot” 3:33
4. “Blow” 3:32
5. “Run It” (feat. KRS-One) 3:35
6. “Yo” (feat. Redman) 3:32
7. “Listen Up” (feat. Teddy Riley) 3:32
8. “Bac Stabbers” 3:06
9. “Never Defeat ‘Em” (feat. Method Man) 3:38
10. “Jane” 1:57
11. “Left 4 Dead” (feat. Skyzoo) 3:12
12. “They Tell Me” (feat. Keith Murray) 2:48
13. “Actin’ Up” (feat. Vic D, Tre) 3:02