EPMD’s third group album (first on Def Jam) produced bangers such as “Gold Digger,” “Rampage,” and “Hardcore,” which introduced us to Reggie Noble. The album was produced by Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith with DJ Scratch providing one track. Props to Onez for this one. Hit the cut…
1. “The Payback” by James Brown
From the album The Payback (1974)
Sampled in “I’m Mad” & “Mr. Bozack”
Produced by Erick Sermon & Parrish Smith (“I’m Mad)
Produced by Mr. Bozack (“Mr. Bozack”)
2. “Let’s Take it to the Stage” by Funkadelic
From the album Let’s Take it to the Stage (1975)
Sampled in “I’m Mad”
Produced by Erick Sermon & Parrish Smith
3. “Laid It” by Ohio Players
From the album Pleasure (1972)
Sampled in “I’m Mad”
Produced by Erick Sermon & Parrish Smith
4. “Don’t Worry If There’s a Hell Below (We’re All Gonna Go)” by Curtis Mayfield
From the album Curtis (1970)
Sampled in “Hardcore”
Produced by Erick Sermon & Parrish Smith
5. “Pride and Vanity” by Ohio Players
From the album Pleasure (1972)
Sampled in “Hardcore”
Produced by Erick Sermon & Parrish Smith
6. “Still Good-Still Like It” by B.T. Express
From the album Non Stop (1976)
Sampled in “Rampage”
Produced by Erick Sermon & Parrish Smith
7. “Tramp” by Lowell Fulsom
From the album Tramp (1967)
Sampled in “Rampage”
Produced by Erick Sermon & Parrish Smith
8. “Lord of the Golden Baboon” by Mandrill
From the album Mandrill Is (1972)
Sampled in “Rampage”
Produced by Erick Sermon & Parrish Smith
9. “Strange Games and Things” by Love Unlimited Orchestra
From the album My Sweet Summer Suite (1976)
Sampled in “Manslaughter”
Produced by Erick Sermon & Parrish Smith
10. “Get on the Good Foot” by James Brown
From the album Get on the Good Foot (1972)
Sampled in “Jane 3″
Produced by Erick Sermon & Parrish Smith
11. “Papa Was Too” by Joe Tex
From the album Live And Lively (1968)
Sampled in “Jane 3″
Produced by Erick Sermon & Parrish Smith
12. “You Can’t Love Me if You Don’t Respect Me” by Lynn Collins
From the album Female Preacher (1973)
Sampled in “For My People”
Produced by Erick Sermon & Parrish Smith
13. “Synthetic Substitution” by Melvin Bliss
From the single (1977)
Sampled in “Mr. Bozack”
Produced by Mr. Bozack
14. “Take Some. . . Leave Some” by James Brown
From the album The Payback (1974)
Sampled in “Mr. Bozack”
Produced by Mr. Bozack
15. “It’s a New Day” by James Brown
From the album Revolution of the Mind (1971)
Sampled in “Gold Digger”
Produced by Erick Sermon & Parrish Smith
16. “My Thang” by James Brown
From the album Hell (1974)
Sampled in “Gold Digger”
Produced by Erick Sermon & Parrish Smith
17. “Think (About It)” by Lynn Collins
From the album Think (About It) (1972)
Sampled in “Gold Digger”
Produced by Erick Sermon & Parrish Smith
18. “Not Just (Knee Deep)” by Funkadelic
From the album Uncle Jam Wants You (1979)
Sampled in “Gold Digger”
Produced by Erick Sermon & Parrish Smith
19. “Schoolboy Crush” by Average White Band
From the album Person To Person (1976)
Sampled in “Give the People”
Produced by Erick Sermon & Parrish Smith
20. “I Bet You” by Funkadelic
From the album Funkadelic (1970)
Sampled in “Rap Is Outta Control”
Produced by Erick Sermon & Parrish Smith
21. “I’m Black and I’m Proud” by James Brown
From the album Say It Loud – I’m Black and I’m Proud (1968)
Sampled in “Brothers on My Jock”
Produced by Erick Sermon & Parrish Smith
22. “Nautilus” by Bob James
From the album One (1974)
Sampled in “Brothers on My Jock”
Produced by Erick Sermon & Parrish Smith
23. “Hydra” by Grover Washington Jr.
From the album Feels So Good ( 1975)
Sampled in “Underground”
Produced by Erick Sermon & Parrish Smith
24. “Funky Man” by Kool and the Gang
From the album Live At The Sex Machine (1970)
Sampled in “Underground”
Produced by Erick Sermon & Parrish Smith
25. “Keep on Truckin’” by Eddie Kendricks
From the album Eddie Kendricks (1973)
Sampled in “Underground”
Produced by Erick Sermon & Parrish Smith
26. “Hot Pants” by James Brown
From the album Hot Pants (1971)
Sampled in “Hit Squad Heist”
Produced by Erick Sermon & Parrish Smith
27. “Fly Like an Eagle” by Steve Miller Band
From the album Fly Like An Eagle (1976)
Sampled in “Hit Squad Heist”
Produced by Erick Sermon & Parrish Smith
28. “Ridin’ High” by Faze-O
From the album Riding High (1970)
Sampled in “Funky Piano”
Produced by George Spivey
29. “Pump Me Up” by Trouble Funk
From the album Holly Rock (1980)
Sampled in “Funky Piano”
Produced by George Spivey
30. “I’ll Play the Blues for You” by Albert King
From the album I’ll Play The Blues For You (1972)
Sampled in “Funky Piano”
Produced by George Spivey
31. “Internationally Known” by Grand Master Melle Mel and the Furious Five
From the “Internationally Known” single (1984)
Sampled in “Funky Piano”
Produced by George Spivey
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Y’all done did it again…this is one of my fav rap duos ever besides Outkast, Red & Meth and the Clipse…
Y’all got the sample sets on lock !!!
props ONEZ once again for this dope set.
Thomas’ sample sets > any other’s sample sets
Yall be on some other ish with these jawns! Much thanks for ALL the sets you throw up for us!
Carsten Onez hooked this joint up. I think we have about 5 more in the stash from him. Soulcontrollah just sent us one that I know people will like. Hint…Pete Rock production.
Hey, you missed “Give the People What They Want” by The O’Jays
yeap… great set