Business as Usual is an ironic title for EPMD's third album -- for in terms of production, it was anything but business as usual for the Strong Island rappers. While Strictly Business and Unfinished Business favored a very simple and basic approach to production consisting primarily of samples (many of them clever) and drum machines, the production is busier and more involved this time -- and even suggests Marley Marl. Unfortunately, the sampling isn't as clever as before. What didn't change was EPMD's relatively laid-back approach to rapping and a preoccupation with sucker MCs. Though not as inspired as its two predecessors, the album does have its moments -- including "Rampage" (which unites EPMD with LL Cool J), "Give the People," and "Gold Digger," a candid denunciation of "material girls" who exploit and victimize men financially after a divorce.
After several months away from MOG, during which I relocated from NY to LA to start the next chapter of my life, I've started to work my way back into the MOG world.While the different themes during the week are not etched in stone (Sunday Under The Covers, New Wave Wednesdays, etc.), it feels good to post on Hip-Hop Thursdays again.That being said..._Once again...we take it back..._From their ...
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| Title | Lyrics | Buy |
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| 1 I'm Mad |
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| 2 Hardcore |
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| 3 Rampage |
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| 4 Manslaughter |
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| 5 Jane 3 |
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| 6 For My People |
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| 7 Mr. Bozack |
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| 8 Gold Digger |
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| 9 Give the People |
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| 10 Rap Is Outta Control |
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| 11 Brothers on My Jock |
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| 12 Underground |
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| 13 Hit Squad Heist |
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| 14 Funky Piano |
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