Rampage

EPMD, LL Cool J

About Rampage

"Rampage" (a.k.a. "Slow Down, Baby") is the second hit single released from EPMD's third album, Business as Usual. EPMD's new-found labelmate, LL Cool J contributed a verse on the song, while Pete Rock would provide the remix to the song. "Rampage" found its greatest success on the Rap charts, peaking at #2.


Year:
2014
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Slow down baby uhh 
Slow down baby uhh 

You can get rugged, though, hard like P 
Trying to play my man but you couldn't touch me 
You fagot to comp rapper on a quest 
You get your head flown, boy you must be smokin' sens 
So many often wonder if MD's paid 
You're goddamn right, punk, stay outta my way 
'Cause I clock Gs while you clock Z's 
And I don't smoke crack, I smoke M.C.s 
So pick up a pen, cop a squat, and take notes 
A rapper suffered from bleeding, sprains and slit throats 
My style deadly psychopath or schizophrenic 
Rapper choke like a carburetor, freeze up, and panic 
'Cause I clock pesos, don't sell ileyo 
Another name for cocaine, mi amigo 
That's Spanish terminology for friend 
Now sit back and rub my bozack as I send 
Bass funk with beats that thump 
Kickers and amps cold lined up in my trunk 
My system cranking, my headlights are blinkin' 
Brother ridin' my tip, L, at the same time thinkin' 
Damn, how could a brother be so nice 
'Cause I'm the capital E-P twice M-D-E twice 
I choose to squeeze, some choose to fight 
I like to write but then again some bite 
While you were bangin' on tables, I was bangin' Snow White 

Yeah slow down baby 
The ripper, the master, the overlordian 
Playing M.C.s like a old accordion 
I get the inspiration from a necessary station 
Them sayin' I was vacationin' 
You can't cope with your weak-ass throat 
Tryin' 'a sneak a peak in while I freak the notes 
Major M.C.s become minor B flats 
So retire the mike, get your chains and your bats 
Here's your chance to advance, gettin' your stance 
I'm 'a shoot the holster off your cowboy pants 
Pure entertainment, tonight's your arraignment 
You're quilty, face down on the pavement 
No holds barred, it's time to get scarred 
You and your squad better praise the real god 
The undertaker droppin' thunder on fakers 
When it comes to lyrics I'm as freaky as Seka 
So lay the mike down slow and careful 
'Cause mine is fully loaded and I have another handful 
A clip to slip in and start rippin' 
Divin' and dippin' and givin' punks a whippin' 
Just in case you want to go a few rounds and so 
I'm down so that you clowns will know 
Me gettin' burnt or hurt won't be tolerated 
I got rhymes up the (huh) forget it, I'm constipated 

Yeah slow down baby 
When I come around homeboy, watch your nugget 
I master on the beat down, my style's rugged 
When I attack the microphone, close the zone 
Rap sees danger, can't roam 
Security is packed and wall to wall can't fall 
A rap tank is full so I can't stall 
My microphone is filled with premium 
Any whack M.C. that flexes, I'm creamin' 'em 
Not with lotion, bust the motion, flotation 
When I'm rockin' the mike I'm like coastin' 
Underneath fatigue at my peak 
You still seek the style 'cause yours is extra weak 
New method, rip the stage at my age and get loose and kick 
Like Bruce in a rage-I'm on a rampage 

Yeah slow down baby 
Slow down baby

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EPMD

EPMD is an American hip hop group from Brentwood, New York. The group's name is a concatenation of the members' name "E" and "PMD" or an acronym for "Erick and Parish Making Dollars", referencing its members, emcees Erick Sermon ("E" aka E Double) and Parish Smith ("PMD" aka Parish Mic Doc). The group has been active for 26 years (minus two breakups in 1993 and 1999), and is one of the most prominent acts in east coast hip hop. Diamond J, DJ K La Boss, and DJ Scratch were DJs for the group. more »

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Written by: LOWELL FULSON, JIMMY MCCRACKLIN, ERICK S. SERMON, JAMES TODD SMITH, PARRISH J. SMITH

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Collaboration
The song "Rampage" is a popular collaboration between the hip-hop duo EPMD (Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith) and rapper LL Cool J.
Album Information
"Rampage" is part of EPMD's third studio album "Business as Usual," which was released in 1990.
Chart Performance
"Rampage" peaked at number 2 on the Hot Rap Songs chart and number 30 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Featured Artist
Despite being a feature, LL Cool J's verse is arguably one of the most recognized parts of the song, demonstrating his impeccable lyrical ability.
Successful Year
"Rampage" was part of a prosperous year for EPMD. In 1990, they also released another hit song, "Gold Digger".
Sample Source
The beat for "Rampage" samples the 1969 song "I'm Glad You're Mine" by Al Green.
Music Video
The music video for "Rampage" features visuals echoing the raw and gritty aesthetic of urban landscapes, which was typical of the era's hip-hop culture.
LL Cool J's Verse
The verse LL Cool J performs in "Rampage" is often hailed as one of his best guest verses, impressing both listeners and critics.
Cultural Impact
"Rampage" was instrumental in solidifying EPMD's and LL Cool J's status in the hip-hop community, and it is still regularly played by DJs worldwide.
Reunion Influence
When EPMD reunited in 1997 after a four-year hiatus, "Rampage" was one of the classic tracks they performed, underlining its long-lasting popularity.

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