Strictly Business (EPMD album)
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| Released | June 7, 1988 | |||
| Studio | North Shore Soundworks, Island Media Studios (West Babylon, New York) | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 45:22 | |||
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| Producer | EPMD | |||
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Strictly Business is the debut album by hip-hop duo EPMD. It was released on June 7, 1988, by Fresh/Sleeping Bag Records around the world and BCM Records in Germany. It peaked at No. 80 on the Billboard 200 soon after release, yet it earned an RIAA gold album certification within four months of its release. In addition, it has received much positive critical attention since its release. In 2012, the album was ranked number 453 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.
The album is known for its lighthearted party raps and funky sample-reliant production. The album has no guest emcees or producers except DJ K La Boss. The album is broken down track-by-track by the group in Brian Coleman's book Check the Technique.