Immediately 15 years younger :-)... Great music. Where is hip hop gone. My solution to get the beat back...listening to oldschool. Maybe anytime hip hop comes back.
Damn, one of the first rap tapes I was to get my hands on back in 93. Hooked ever since. @ Yanks777 the release did seem very limited, and only available via import outside the states.
Ah...my shit! This was the first album I bought with my first paycheck from my first job at McDonald's as a 16 year old back in 92...wow...still bangin'
I first heard this album when my mom got this cassette for me as a christmas present in 1992. I remember waking up christmas morning and finding this tape under the tree. I was so exited I was going to listen to it! I was instantly hooked from the moment I heard this amazing opening track. It was such a great feeling. This is hip-hop at it's finest. Thank you so much for posting this up and bringing back some very good memories. :-)
Somewhere that's far out like "the country" or "the island". EPMD are from from Eastern Long Island which is considered the Boondox to people from the 5 boroughs of NYC!
Thanx for this...I just had a flashback of being 14....I cant find this album anywhere.....I think its out of print which seriously wouldnt make sense
Yeah its the same here in england mate old skool hip hop is more sought after now than its ever been but you cant find it in shops for love nor money (an english sayin lol) you could try discogs site though, ur bound to have some luck there. :)
lol u would say that seeing to what hip-hop u listen to nigga!!!........i understand this real hip hop isnt for lil kids like u......so go listen to that bull shit rap u listen to
How would you rank them? I would say 1)Unfinished Business, 2)Strictly Business (could easily be first due to the introduction of K-SOLO), 3) Business As Usual (could easily be first due to the introduction/debut of Redman), 4)Business Never Personal. Just my opinion of course. My favorite EPMD album is pretty much whichever one I'm currently listening too because there's really not much separating the first four albums.
I agree. I made a typo earlier. Unfinished Business debuted K-Solo not Strictly as I mistakenly typed earlier. But you're right, it's a win-win situation.
I must agree with you on that!!! That is a true statement and backed with classic tracks. EPMD AND QUEST HELD IT DOWN IN THOSE DAYS. A RARE FEAT BY EPMD!!! THEY WERE ON THAT EARTH, WIND & FIRE LEVEL.
True indeed. All four of their first albums are classic. I like "Unfinished Business" the most because it was their sophmore album and it proved they were no fluke but the real deal.
Got damn it, I have to agree with you! Alot of people say that "Strictly Business" is their best. I think it's dope as hell, but it don't knock like "Business Never Personal"!
Yeah it was underrated,also it`s also a shame that it was their last album before the break-up. Even though they got back together the chemistry hasn`t and will never be the same.
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illagen1 1 month ago
Anybody got the MP3 of this track?? Not on iTunes
dmoney668 3 months ago
Immediately 15 years younger :-)... Great music. Where is hip hop gone. My solution to get the beat back...listening to oldschool. Maybe anytime hip hop comes back.
msteffenma 4 months ago
@Yanks777Jets75 Politics after their first breakup!
musiqgem 5 months ago
underratted but congradulated
MrCoolacious 5 months ago in playlist EPMD
Parrish was seriously inspired by this beat in the first bar, almost reaching "So Whatcha Sayin" levels.
And, this beat is fucking insane. The yell sample in the hook is perfect.
muhfuhkuh 1 year ago
Damn, one of the first rap tapes I was to get my hands on back in 93. Hooked ever since. @ Yanks777 the release did seem very limited, and only available via import outside the states.
doogleearth 1 year ago
This song makes me want to get an EPMD tattoo.
loopdreamz 1 year ago
I saw this cover in the "Juice" movie :))
iMPRE7ed 1 year ago
this right here goes so hard yo...bumps in my truck!! lol miss this kind of hiphop 4real!
CMACdaDJ 1 year ago
I first head this during the summer of 1992. Right before my senior year of high school.
dvharris75 1 year ago
1 2 1 2 mic check and im packed with a fireweapon
noscholar 1 year ago
Ah...my shit! This was the first album I bought with my first paycheck from my first job at McDonald's as a 16 year old back in 92...wow...still bangin'
naijaman007 2 years ago 2
I first heard this album when my mom got this cassette for me as a christmas present in 1992. I remember waking up christmas morning and finding this tape under the tree. I was so exited I was going to listen to it! I was instantly hooked from the moment I heard this amazing opening track. It was such a great feeling. This is hip-hop at it's finest. Thank you so much for posting this up and bringing back some very good memories. :-)
christopherSmac 2 years ago 3
shout out 2 d.j scratch
rightknowledgeman 2 years ago
that 2 stab bass on this joint is dangerous...!
nptrock 2 years ago
noooooooobody made timbs, hoodies, and fisherman hats look cool better than e and p...hands down tight cut
BigStash 2 years ago 3
I whyle the fuck out when this comes on
THEO3MUSIK 2 years ago 8
plus 80
icqpimp 2 years ago
Whyle the fuck out!Thats the correct way to describe ones reacrtion to Boondox!Well said brother!
9mod9 2 years ago
whats boon dox?
chrisrap4ever 2 years ago
Somewhere that's far out like "the country" or "the island". EPMD are from from Eastern Long Island which is considered the Boondox to people from the 5 boroughs of NYC!
LastTrumpets7 2 years ago 3
Got this on tape still and business as usaul.
ANDROID697 2 years ago 2
But it's mine-einstein just like the nine-rockin my jock-loaded for prime time
apendy80 2 years ago
Business Never Personal was seriously heavy. My favorite EPMD album, hands down.
zoooyorker 3 years ago 3
yeah that was probably their best album
klept0brainac 2 years ago 2
STRONG ISLAND BITCHES!
rametep100 3 years ago
Thanx for this...I just had a flashback of being 14....I cant find this album anywhere.....I think its out of print which seriously wouldnt make sense
uchenna3 3 years ago
Yeah its the same here in england mate old skool hip hop is more sought after now than its ever been but you cant find it in shops for love nor money (an english sayin lol) you could try discogs site though, ur bound to have some luck there. :)
danny1374 3 years ago 2
Next to a tribe called quest my fav rap group, epmd are the real deal :)
danny1374 3 years ago 4
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SouljaWayneRules 3 years ago
lol u would say that seeing to what hip-hop u listen to nigga!!!........i understand this real hip hop isnt for lil kids like u......so go listen to that bull shit rap u listen to
bigboss310 3 years ago 4
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lol.
slikkwon 3 years ago
My Favorite Group Here doin what they do! This joint here stayed in the cassette player!! lol
Illtone9 3 years ago 3
All 4 albums from 88-92 are classic albums
Strickly Business
Unfinished Business
Business As Usual
Business Never Personal
BuySatelliteTVNow 3 years ago 4
yeah that'S true and i'm proud to have on vinyl
DaCapone77 3 years ago
How would you rank them? I would say 1)Unfinished Business, 2)Strictly Business (could easily be first due to the introduction of K-SOLO), 3) Business As Usual (could easily be first due to the introduction/debut of Redman), 4)Business Never Personal. Just my opinion of course. My favorite EPMD album is pretty much whichever one I'm currently listening too because there's really not much separating the first four albums.
chazzybebe 3 years ago 2
Unfinished Business - The Best Of The First 4
Strictly Business -
Business As Usual - A lot of hits on here
Business Never Personal
Cant go wrong either way
BuySatelliteTVNow 3 years ago
I agree. I made a typo earlier. Unfinished Business debuted K-Solo not Strictly as I mistakenly typed earlier. But you're right, it's a win-win situation.
chazzybebe 3 years ago
I must agree with you on that!!! That is a true statement and backed with classic tracks. EPMD AND QUEST HELD IT DOWN IN THOSE DAYS. A RARE FEAT BY EPMD!!! THEY WERE ON THAT EARTH, WIND & FIRE LEVEL.
rockjohnson80 3 years ago 2
you forgot back in business. lots of classic joints on there too. just my opinion of course
twright1271 3 years ago
True indeed. All four of their first albums are classic. I like "Unfinished Business" the most because it was their sophmore album and it proved they were no fluke but the real deal.
kevhar12 3 years ago 5
epmd at their peak... most influential was strictly biz but this is their best album no doubt
bonefayce 3 years ago 2
Has anyone found "Nobody's Safe Chump" on Youtube yet?
win1sune 3 years ago
you was reading my mind, i am looking for that too.
gallyun1 3 years ago
best album by EPMD
WaldoRojas 3 years ago 3
Got damn it, I have to agree with you! Alot of people say that "Strictly Business" is their best. I think it's dope as hell, but it don't knock like "Business Never Personal"!
win1sune 3 years ago
yea, this song was dope as fuck!! use to just about blow my speakers everytime.
mexdodge 3 years ago 5
this track is sick. Business Never Personal is a underrated classic
Funktown88 3 years ago 11
Yeah it was underrated,also it`s also a shame that it was their last album before the break-up. Even though they got back together the chemistry hasn`t and will never be the same.
kevhar12 3 years ago 3