In 1988, hip-hop began to blossom into what is now dubbed as the “Golden Age of Hip-Hop.” Artists such as Eric B & Rakim (Paid in Full), Biz Markie (Goin’ Off), DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince ...
On August 30th, 1988 the LP dropped shortly after the title track was released as a single. The responses to both were immediate and overwhelming. The sample layering between Kool & The Gang’s “Jungle ...
On this day, June 7, in hip-hop history... 1988: EPMD released their debut studio album, Strictly Business. The LP from the golden-era rap duo, which consists of members Erick Sermon and Parish Smith, ...
On this day in Hip Hop history, Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith, better known as EPMD, released their groundbreaking debut album, Strictly Business, through Sleeping Bag Records in 1988. The album ...