EPMD - Business Never Personal mp3 album

Back in Business is the return 5th album from the hip-hop duo EPMD, which broke up because of personal problems in 1992. After releasing four successful albums between 1988 and 1992 (all of them being considered classics), the duo returned with another successful effort. The single "Da Joint" became their second Billboard Hot 100 hit in 1997. The album was certified Gold by the RIAA on November 17, 1997. Person to Person" by Average White Band. Jungle Boogie" by Kool & the Gang.
Business Never Personal is the fourth studio album by hip hop duo EPMD, released July 28, 1992 on Def Jam Records. Following mixed criticism of their previous studio effort, 1990's Business As Usual, the duo was able to return to their past acclaim on Business Never Personal. The album is considered the duo's third classic by fans and critics.
Having recorded two undeniable hip-hop classics right out the box, EPMD met with a modicum of disapproval for the first time ever upon the release of its third album, which was graded down by some fans and critics because it seemed to be, yes, more business as usual rather than any sort of musical maturation or progression. Unbowed, Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith returned with what, at the time, was rumored even before it hit shelves to be their final album together. Indeed, the duo broke up not long after Business Never Personal came out. It was a perfect way to go out together.
Business Never Personal. By: EPMD (1992, Hip Hop). 1. Boon Dox More albums from EPMD: Business As Usual by EPMD. Strictly Business by EPMD. Back In Business by EPMD. Unfinished Business by EPMD. Out Of Business by EPMD. We Mean Business by EPMD. The lead single, Crossover, became its biggest success, nearly reaching the Top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100. The duo cut Head Banger with Redman and K-Solo was also a hit in 1992. The album was later certified Gold in sales by the RIAA on October 13, 1992. The single Crossover was certified Gold on November 16, 1992
Business Never Personal (CD, Album). Rush Associated Labels, Def Jam Recordings, Chaos Recordings. Business Never Personal (CD, Album).
The best track on their latest effort, Business Never Personal, is Play the Next Man, a warning to skeezers that takes hold with a juicy call-and-response chant. Running a close second is Nobody’s Safe Chump, which embraces gangsta rap’s madman attitudes without getting evil. It’s Going Down and Chill, meanwhile, are more shots of MOR badassness. The musical gymnastics end there.
Their fourth album "Business Never Personal" would be their fourth's album as a group before they split up into solo careers. Like many listeners have realized, this is probably the duo's darkest produced LP of their career. All of the production and rhymes are dark and grimy as compared to the other albums that came before this album here. The bad being that it the shortest EPMD album. It seems like you're getting into the album, it's almost over, leaving a listener for more. Also one can't help but wonder what Erick and Parrish were going through between each other before their split up, and think that this album was put together just to keep their fans happy, and not their full backs into it (possibly another reason justifing it for it's length).
Tracklist Hide Credits
1 | Boon Dox | 2:48 |
2 | Nobody's Safe Chump | 2:12 |
3 | Can't Hear Nothing But The MusicCo-producer – Charlie Marotta |
3:37 |
4 | Chill | 2:57 |
5 | Head BangerFeaturing – K-Solo, Redman |
4:52 |
6 | Scratch Bring It Back (Part 2-Mic Doc)Producer – DJ Scratch |
3:04 |
7 | Crossover | 3:49 |
8 | Cummin' At ChaFeaturing – Das EFX |
4:03 |
9 | Play The Next Man | 3:36 |
10 | It's Going Down | 4:12 |
11 | Who Killed Jane | 3:47 |
Companies, etc.
- Pressed By – DADC, Pitman
Credits
- Co-producer – Mr. Bozack (tracks: 1 to 2, 4 to 5, 7 to 11)
- Producer – Erick Sermon (tracks: 1 to 2, 4 to 5, 7 to 11), Parrish Smith (tracks: 1 to 2, 4 to 5, 7 to 11)
- Scratches – DJ Scratch (tracks: 1, 3, 6, 8 to 9)
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 074645284828
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 1): 1A OK52848 08 B1
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 2): 1A OK52848 07 B1
- Matrix / Runout (Mould / Hub for variant 2): CMU P 119
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 3): 1A OK52848 10 B
- SPARS Code: AAD
Other versions
Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
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COK-52848, 750430T | EPMD | Business Never Personal (CD, Album) | Rush Associated Labels, Columbia House | COK-52848, 750430T | Canada | 1992 |
471963 1 | EPMD | Business Never Personal (LP, Album) | Rush Associated Labels | 471963 1 | Europe | 1992 |
9826896 | EPMD | Business Never Personal (2xLP, Album, RE) | Def Jam Recordings, Rush Associated Labels, Chaos Recordings | 9826896 | Europe | 2005 |
O 52848 | EPMD | Business Never Personal (LP, Album) | Rush Associated Labels, Def Jam Recordings | O 52848 | US | 1992 |
OT52848 | EPMD | Business Never Personal (Cass, Album) | Rush Associated Labels, Def Jam Recordings, Chaos Recordings, Columbia | OT52848 | US | 1992 |