Strictly Business (EPMD song)

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"Strictly Business"
Song
B-side"Pimp Matrimony"

"Strictly Business" is the debut single by EPMD from its debut album, Strictly Business. Written and produced by the duo, "Strictly Business" became EPMD's first charting single, becoming a minor hit on the R&B charts. Although not a huge success when it was released, "Strictly Business" has since become a hip hop classic, making it to several best hip hop songs lists.

The song's main sample is Eric Clapton's cover of Bob Marley's "I Shot the Sheriff". Other sample's include "Jungle Boogie" by Kool & the Gang and "Long Red" by Mountain.

Single track listing

  1. "Strictly Business" (Vocal Mix)- 6:30
  2. "Strictly Business" (Radio Mix)- 3:30
  3. "Strictly Business" (Instrumental Mix)- 5:26
  4. "Strictly Business" (Acapella)- 4:01

Charts

Chart (1988) Position
U.S. R&B Singles 25
U.S. Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales 17
U.S. Dance Music/Club Play Singles 19

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