Unfinished Business
EPMD's 1991 album "Unfinished Business" delivered a cohesive and hard-hitting collection of boom-bap anthems, showcasing the duo's signature chemistry and Erick Sermon's innovative production. The album marked a slight departure from the more sample-heavy sound of their debut, focusing on a tighter, more aggressive sonic palette that would influence a generation of rappers.
- "Unfinished Business" was released on February 22, 1991, by Priority Records.
- The album spawned singles such as "Gold Digger" and "Rampage," the latter featuring a notable collaboration with Run-DMC.
- While not as commercially successful as their previous release, "Unfinished Business" is often cited by critics and fans as a strong entry in EPMD's discography, cementing their status as hip-hop stalwarts.
EPMD is a pioneering hip-hop duo from Brentwood, New York, consisting of Parrish "PMD" Smith and Erick "EE" Sermon. They are best known for their foundational contributions to the boom-bap sound of the late 1980s and early 1990s. In 1991, EPMD were at a pivotal moment in their career, following the commercial success of their second album "Unfinished Business" and preparing for the release of their third album "Business Class."
