EPMD – "Strictly Business" (2LP, Reissue, Explicit Content), Black Vinyl

EPMD – Strictly Business (2LP Reissue, Explicit Content), Black Vinyl

This is funk-driven hip-hop that is done right—minimal, confident, built to ride and full of bars.

Released in '88, Strictly Business didn’t need flash. Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith kept everything locked into groove-heavy loops, clean drum breaks, and laid-back delivery that never feels forced.

Tracks like “You Gots to Chill,” “Strictly Business,” and “So Let the Funk Flow” show exactly what made EPMD stand out—space in the production, control on the mic, and a style that let the beat breathe. It’s not aggressive—it’s confident.

This record defined that late ‘80s transition—moving away from the earlier, more basic rap styles into something smoother, more refined, and more replayable. You can hear the influence all over early ‘90s hip-hop.

This double LP reissue keeps it clean and true—no overproduction, just that original feel on wax. Can't beat it.

Why this belongs in your collection:
Because this is one of the records that made hip-hop sound smooth—and it still rides the same way. Foundational.

Product Details:

• 2LP Vinyl
• Reissue (Explicit Content)
• Label: Capitol Records
• Non-Returnable

Tracks:

Side A

1. Strictly Business
2. Because I’m Housin’
3. So Let the Funk Flow

Side B
4. You Gots to Chill
5. It’s My Thing

Side C
6. You’re a Customer
7. The Steve Martin
8. Get Off the Bandwagon

Side D
9. D.J. K La Boss
10. Jane