Chill
EPMD
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Chill... Yeaaaa hahahaha (Erick Sermon) Equip wit the rap microchip Program aptitude one mo return oh My face in the magazines showing my eyes green (Chill...) Chill fresh new dip when I'm seen Yo dig it's the new fig for the E Double I pack a Mac 10 just in case of trouble Hot like the handle on a pot I'm steaming Fame and more glory than Morgan Freeman I'm the original my style's deformed So it can sound crazy ill when I perform Yea, check 1, 2, mic supreme EPMD, the rap American Dream Team The E-Double's definitely no joke You can't see me, even wit the microphone I'm massive dope, funky, who's deffer Yo, when I express myself like Salt 'N Pepa Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith The sickest, the wickest, crazy mad psycho, the slickest Hardcore rhymin, yea, that's the ticket Buckwhylin, ruff enuff for Long Island Chill.... Yeaaaaaa, Hahahaha.... Ruff enuff to rock New York to Long Island (PMD) Back up, boy, move easy wit the hand motion Don't even blink, kid, or I'ma start smoking The glock hammer's cocked wit the speed jock 12 shots, the bust target is the brown fox So call me smooth talk rhyme, jaywalk wit the slang talk be -boy fanatic, straight from New York The foundation, landmark of the rap scene EPMD in effect, I'm clocking mad green Like Kermit the Frog, sloppy like Boss Hog Girls runnin wild, ?paid tho' like a klondar? For mics are ready to flow in slow mo' Know the rap game just like Bo knows hoes (Yeaaaa, hahahaha)Hard, you get scarred, messing wit the Hit Squad Slide easy or catch a bullshucks charge No time to ill, stay mental or puff a pill Get the macadamians, and, oh, yea, kid, chill Chill.... Yeaaaa, hahahaha.... Ruff enuff to rock New York to Long Island....
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Written by: ERICK S SERMON, PARRISH JOSEFF SMITH, LARRY TROUTMAN, ROGER TROUTMAN
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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13 facts about this song
Artist Information"Chill" is a song by the American hip hop duo EPMD, comprised of rappers Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith.
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Song ReleaseThe song "Chill" was released in the year 1990.
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Album Information"Chill" is a track from EPMD's third studio album "Business as Usual."
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PopularityDespite not being released as a single, "Chill" has become a popular and recognizable track in EPMD's discography.
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Musical StyleTypical of EPMD's style, "Chill" features a head-nodding beat backed by smooth, perpetually chill raps.
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Lyrics"Chill" touches on themes common in EPMD's music, such as respect in the hip-hop community and the struggles of the music industry.
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EPMD LegacyThe duo is known for their 'business' themed album names, and "Business as Usual" is no exception.
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Cultural Influence"Chill", along with other songs by EPMD, has been significant in the East Coast and hardcore hip-hop scenes.
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Production DetailsLike many of EPMD's songs, "Chill" was produced by both Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith.
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SamplingThe beat in "Chill" includes a sample of "Funky Worm" by the Ohio Players, demonstrating EPMD's clever use of sampling in their production.
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Disbanding and ReunionAlthough EPMD disbanded in 1993, just a few years after the release of "Chill", they reunited in 1997 and have been active intermittently ever since.
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Critical ReceptionWhile not singled out for individual praise, "Chill" contributed to the generally positive reception of the "Business as Usual" album.
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Influence on Other ArtistsThe laid back and relaxed style of tracks like "Chill" has been influential on a number of hip-hop artists who followed, imparting some of the 'chill' vibes into their own works.
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