EPMD

EPMD is an American hip hop duo formed in 1986 by Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith. They are known for funk-influenced, sample-driven production, tight two-person vocal interplay and a laid-back, confident delivery. Their music emphasized strong grooves and street-oriented lyrical themes and played a role in shaping late 1980s and 1990s East Coast rap, with a recurring focus on collaboration and remix culture. The group's name is commonly cited as standing for Erick and Parrish Making Dollars.