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Out of Business
Hip-Hop · 1999 · 27 tracks

Out of Business

EPMD

July 20, 1999 · Def Jam Recordings

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A gritty, self-assured celebration of legacy that feels like a heavy-duty urban anthem.

Tracklist · 27 Tracks
01
Intro
2:19
02
Pioneers
3:15
03
Right Now
3:51
04
Check 1, 2
3:17
05
Symphony
3:01
06
Hold Me Down
3:35
07
Rap Is Still Outta Control
3:34
08
The Fan
3:03
09
Draw
3:22
10
U Got Shot
3:39
11
House Party
3:53
12
The Funk
2:09
13
Symphony 2000
4:03
14
Jane 6
4:22
15
It’s My Thang
5:38
16
You Gots 2 Chill ’97
3:27
17
Strictly Business
4:39
18
So Whatcha Sayin’
4:29
19
Big Payback
4:05
20
Get the Bozack
4:33
21
Please Listen to My Demo
2:50
22
Gold Digger
5:02
23
Rampage
3:49
24
Crossover
3:49
25
Head Banger
4:51
26
Never Seen Before
2:51
27
Da Joint
3:27
Moments Worth Listening For
The aggressive orchestral tension of Symphony 2000 where the beat feels like a slow-motion car chase.
The seamless transition into the classic P-Funk groove on Pioneers that re-establishes their veteran status.
The way the dry, heavy kick drum on Check 1, 2 anchors the monotone flow without needing any melodic filler.
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