![]() Bozack" is a concept track that is equally funny as it is clever, with Eric playing the role of Parish's. While I must say the rookie made it respectable by ripping the track up, it's tough to live up to Parish & Erick's verses (even without considering it was 14 years ago). For those who stay up with new rap, you'll know the production on "For My People" was recently used for The Game's "No More Fun And Games". It doesn't hurt too much as it's easy to listen to at a short 2:36. "Jane 3" continues on the series, and while the beat is enjoyable, it's wasted by the subject which is quite boring (and at the end, somewhat questionable). By this point you can really tell Parish & Erick have improved a lot lyrically, sounding stronger than ever. The classic production on "Manslaughter" is sure to be recognizable by the most novice rap fan and is my favorite track on the album. The sick beat for "Rampage" features some timeless lyrics by Parish as well as LL - who hasn't sound this good since ("A clip to slip in and start rippin'/ Divin' and dippin' and givin' punks a whippin'/ Just in case you wanna go a few rounds and so/ I'm down so that you clowns will know/ Me gettin' burnt or hurt won't be tolerated/ I got rhymes up the *uh-huh* forget it, I'm constipated"). The track can lumber on a bit, but the lyrics carry it pretty well. The track features the debut of Redman and he immediately shows his potential ("Redman ready to rock ruff rhymes/ Renegade rapper, rip when it's rhyme time"). While the title "Harcore" may not reflect the track if compared to today's standards, in 91 the title was a perfect fit. The track viciously scratches at the listener while EPMD sounds like they have something to prove. ![]() The album jumps off to a quick start with the break-neck "I'm Mad". "Business as Usual", has the duo laying down their usually unbelievable tracks. Like the duo's previous two efforts it's just as classic, (although not perfect) it's the same old EPMD. This is just as incredible as their first two, but perhaps lost initial appeal because fans expected the greatness of "Usual" before it was released. This is probably their most ignored album. However, if you've forgotten, a typical EPMD album is nothing less than stellar. As the title suggests "Business As Usual" is another typical EPMD album.
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