"i would have to say when this album came out I bought it because of the "Never Seen Before" single. I was immediately impressed from the first track to the end. If you like hip-hop this album is a must have. When this came out I listened to nothing but gangsta rap
and this enlightened me to other genres of rap"
Appropriately Titled
Kenneth E. Anderson | Portland, OR | 10/14/2005
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Back in Business was a welcome return. It didn't try too hard to blow our minds. It's not over-produced. There are, arguably, no anthems. EPMD's chemistry still holds. Misogyny is kept to a minimum. The Public Enemy cover is bomby!"
This is what happens when great groups breakup...........
The Specialist | Parts Unknown | 11/18/2006
(3 out of 5 stars)
"The landscape of rap had changed dramatically in the 5 years that EPMD was broke up. Due to the major drama in hiphop that went down in the preceding 12 months, E & the P decided to make amends and drop another joint. This joint is just okay. Nothing like the 4 classic joints that dropped between 88 and 92."
4.5 stars - Erick & Parrish Making Dollars
G$ | B-More, MD | 11/19/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Erick Sermon & Parrish Smith team back up after taking 5 years off to do another great Group album. Pioneers in Hip Hop, the two got together again and made a great album. It has 2 classic songs, and 3 ok ones, with the others all being quality. Features Def Squad cronies: Redman & Keith Murray as well as Das EFX and Nocturnal. No weak tracks and great production (as always from the Green Eyed Bandit), this album, although short (only 46+ minutes with interludes), it is a great album and a must have.
#2 - 8.5
#3 - 10 (classic)
#4 - 7.5
#6 - 9 (f/ Das EFX)
#7 - 8.5
#8 - 7.5
#9 - 9
#11 - 9
#12 - 7
#13 - 8.5 (f/ Redman & Keith Murray)
#14 - 8.5 (f/ Nocturnal)
#15 - 9 (parrish Smith solo about Jane (Again))
#16 - 10 (classic remix of #4)
Parrish Smith -- b. 1968 -- Brentwood, Long Island, NY
Erick Sermon -- b. 11/25/68 -- Brentwood, Long Island, NY