PMD
Heavyweight baritone flows over dusty funk loops and neck-snapping drums. Rugged, no-nonsense East Coast hip-hop for late nights and focused energy.
Heavyweight baritone flows over dusty funk loops and neck-snapping drums. Rugged, no-nonsense East Coast hip-hop for late nights and focused energy.
PMD delivers a masterclass in the rugged, unpolished aesthetic of 90s New York. His sound is defined by a deep, unwavering baritone that cuts through thick layers of sampled funk and soul. It is music that feels heavy, grounded, and entirely uninterested in pop trends, favoring instead the raw energy of the street and the technical precision of the Hit Squad collective.
What makes Parrish Smith distinctive is his 'Mic Doc' persona: a surgical, almost clinical approach to rhyming that prioritizes flow and authority over flashy wordplay. The production often features 'slow-rolled' tempos and aggressive basslines that demand a physical response. It is the sonic equivalent of a leather jacket in November: tough, classic, and built to last.
Start with 'Shadē Business' to hear the quintessential PMD solo sound. It captures the transition from the EPMD era into a darker, more singular vision of boom bap. It is the perfect entry point for anyone who values the 'business' of hardcore rap.
Parrish J. Smith (born May 13, 1968), better known as PMD ('Parrish Mic Doc' or 'Parrish Making Dollars'), is an American rapper from Brentwood, New York, a member of EPMD and Hit Squad.
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Shares boom bap, conscious hip-hop (subgenres); sample based, lo fi, analog warmth (production style)
Shares boom bap, conscious hip-hop (subgenres); sample based, lo fi, analog warmth (production style)
Shares boom bap, conscious hip-hop (subgenres); sample based, lo fi, analog warmth (production style)
Shares boom bap, conscious hip-hop (subgenres); sample based, lo fi, analog warmth (production style)
Shares boom bap, conscious hip-hop (subgenres); sample based, lo fi, analog warmth (production style)
Shares boom bap, conscious hip-hop (subgenres); sample based, lo fi, analog warmth (production style)
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