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On This Day: June 7, 1988 – EPMD Releases Strictly Business

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On This Day: June 7, 1988 – EPMD Releases Strictly Business.

On this day June 7, 1988, EPMD released their debut album Strictly Business. The album peaked at number 80 on the Billboard 200 but reached number 1 on the Top R and B Albums chart, marking a major entrance into the golden era of hip hop.

Strictly Business introduced the world to Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith, who brought a smooth, funk driven sound with sharp lyricism and laid back confidence. With minimal promotion and no flashy gimmicks, the album still went gold, powered by its title...
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