Erick Sermon, also known as Erick Onasis and E-Double-E (born November 25, 1968 in Bay Shore, New York) is an African-American hip-hop rapper and producer. Sermon is best known as one half of late-1980s/1990s hip hop group EPMD and production work. Along with Keith Murray and Redman, Erick Sermon is in the Def Squad. This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... NY redirects here. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... Alternative hip hop (also known as alternative rap) is a genre that is defined in greatly varying ways. ... Hip hop music is a style of music which came into existence in the United States during the mid-1970s, and became a large part of modern pop culture during the 1980s. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Priority Records is an American based record label, owned and operated by EMI, and has made a name for itself dealing primarily in hip hop music. ... Def Jam Recordings is an American based hip-hop record label, owned by Universal Music Group, and operates as a part of The Island Def Jam Music Group. ... J Records is an American record label, owned and operated by Sony BMG, and is distributed through the RCA Records Group. ... Motown Records, Inc. ... is the 329th day of the year (330th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar) of the 1968 Gregorian calendar. ... Bay Shore is a hamlet (and census-designated place), located in the town of Islip, County of Suffolk, New York. ... Languages Predominantly American English Religions Protestantism (chiefly Baptist and Methodist); Roman Catholicism; Islam Related ethnic groups Sub-Saharan Africans and other African groups, some with Native American groups. ... Hip hop music is a style of music which came into existence in the United States during the mid-1970s, and became a large part of modern pop culture during the 1980s. ... Rapping, also known as Emceeing, MCing, Rhyme spitting, Spitting, or just Rhyming, is the rhythmic delivery of rhymes, one of the central elements of hip hop music and culture. ... Hip hop production is the creation of hip hop music. ... EPMD is an American rap group from Brentwood, New York, active from 1987 to 1999; one of the prominent acts in East coast hip hop. ... Keith Murray (born on September 13, 1974 in Central Islip, New York) is a rapper and a member of the rap trio Def Squad, which includes fellow rappers Redman and Erick Sermon. ... Reginald Reggie Noble (born April 17, 1970), better known by his stage name Redman, is an American rapper. ... Def Squad is a rap supergroup consisting of Erick Sermon, Redman & Keith Murray. ...

Career

"The Green Eyed Bandit" has also made multiple solo recordings and albums. He began recording solo albums for Def Jam in 1993; in 1997, he rejoined EPMD. The following year, Sermon, Murray and Redman recorded a cover version of "Rapper's Delight" by The Sugarhill Gang, the first hit hip hop record. EPMD disbanded a second time in 1998. Def Jam Recordings is an American based hip-hop record label that operates as a part of The Island Def Jam Music Group, which is owned by Universal Music Group. ... In popular music, a cover version, or simply cover, is a new rendition (performance or recording) of a previously recorded song. ... Rappers Delight is a 1979 single by American hip hop trio The Sugarhill Gang; it was one of the first hip hop hit singles. ... The Sugarhill Gang is an American hip hop and Funk group, known mostly for their biggest hit, Rappers Delight, the first hip hop single to become a Top 40 hit. ...

In 2000, Sermon moved over to J Records, and released the album Music the following year. The title track (a Top 40 pop hit that also made it to #2 on the R&B music charts), featured guest vocals from late soul music legend Marvin Gaye, culled from unreleased recordings which Sermon reportedly found in a small record shop in London. J Records is an American record label, owned and operated by Sony BMG, and is distributed through the RCA Records Group. ... Music is the fourth album and first album on J-Records by hip-hop artist Erick Sermon. ... Top 40 is a radio format based on frequent repetition of songs from a constantly-updated list of the forty best-selling singles. ... Rhythm and blues (or R & B) is a musical marketing term introduced in the United States in the late 1940s by Billboard magazine. ... For other uses, see Soul music (disambiguation). ... Marvin Gaye (born Marvin Pentz Gay, Jr. ... This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ...

On September 25th, 2001, Sermon reportedly sustained numerous head injuries and was listed under critical condition in what J Records representatives said was a car accident. However, days later, a woman reported that Erick was with her in her apartment when she discovered him in a Paterson, N.J. parking lot bleeding from the head. The police investigated the incident as a suicide attempt, while J Records claimed that he had been in a car accident when he was driving home from a video shoot. However, in the song "Relentless", Sermon raps that "Me, Superman, if I fell from the window, Why drive a benzo".

After recovering, Erick continued working on an album. React was released in 2002. The title track became a major hit song, though the album still had disappointing sales. In 2003, J Records dropped Erick Sermon due to poor record sales. However, he still went on to establish his Def Squad imprint with Motown Records. At this time, he recorded an album, Chilltown, N.Y., which was released a year later in 2004. The album was powered by the single "Feel It" (which contained a sample of Reggae/R&B Singer Sean Paul), a song which became a moderate success in the United States. React is Erick Sermons fifth album. ... Motown Records, also known as Tamla-Motown outside of the United States, is a record label originally based out of Detroit, Michigan (Motor City), where it achieved widespread international success. ... Chilltown, New York is an Erick Sermon album released in 2004. ... Sean Paul Henriques (born January 8, 1973) is a Jamaican reggae and dancehall artist. ...

On another single from the album, "Relentless", Sermon is quoted with saying "This might be my last hurrah//I'ma rock now til tomorrow, implying that Chilltown, N.Y. is potentially going to be his last album. In an interview, he stated that he was going to step aside and try to get upcoming artists in the spotlight. However, Sermon hasn't stopped doing music altogether, as he has just recently produced the song "Goldmine" on Busta Rhymes' album, The Big Bang in 2006. Very soon after, Sermon has recorded "Don't Make No Sense" with Def Squad. He also collaborated with Redman produce a few songs on the album Red Gone Wild while also making an appearance with Def Squad member Keith Murray. Trevor Tahiem Smith, Jr. ... The Big Bang is the seventh studio album from American rapper Busta Rhymes, released on June 13, 2006. ... Def Squad is a rap supergroup consisting of Erick Sermon, Redman & Keith Murray. ... Red Gone Wild Thee Album is the 6th full-length studio album from rapper Redman. ...

Sermon was also heavily involved in Method Man's critically acclaimed 2006 album 4:21...The Day After. Method Man (born Clifford Smith, April 1, 1971 in Staten Island, New York) is an American rapper, record producer, actor, and member of the hip hop collective, Wu-Tang Clan. ...

Erick Sermon was featured in the final episode of Yo! MTV Raps in a legendary freestyle session featuring some of Hip-Hop's most well known artists such as Rakim, KRS-One, Chubb Rock, and MC Serch. This article does not cite any references or sources. ... KRS-One (born Lawrence Krisna Parker on August 20, 1965 in Brooklyn, New York. ... Chubb Rock Chubb Rock (born Richard Simpson on May 28, 1968 in Jamaica) is rapper who released several commercially successful hip hop albums circa 1990. ... MC Serch (born Michael Berrin on May 6, 1967) is a Jewish-American hip hop MC and former member of 3rd Bass. ...

Sermon was also recently featured in an interview with ItsHipHop.tvwhere he discussed his current and future endeavors within the hip-hop industry as well as his thoughts on underground Hip Hop. Erick Sermon interview.

Discography

For a full discography, see Erick Sermon discography

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Solo Albums

No Pressure is the debut solo album by hip-hop artist Erick Sermon. ... Double Or Nothing is the second solo album by hip-hop artist Erick Sermon. ... is the 311th day of the year (312th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full 1995 Gregorian calendar). ... Def Squad Presents Erick Onasis is considered the second album by the supergroup Def Squad, but it is actually an Erick Sermon solo album. ... May 16 is the 136th day of the year (137th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Music is the fourth album and first album on J-Records by hip-hop artist Erick Sermon. ... is the 268th day of the year (269th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 2001 Gregorian calendar). ... React is Erick Sermons fifth album. ... is the 330th day of the year (331st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ... Chilltown, New York is an Erick Sermon album released in 2004. ... is the 173rd day of the year (174th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... shelby was here 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Collaborative Albums

Strictly Business is the debut album by rap duo EPMD. In 1998, the album was selected as one of The Source Magazines 100 Best Rap Albums. ... EPMD is an American rap group from Brentwood, New York, active from 1987 to 1999; one of the prominent acts in East coast hip hop. ... Unfinished Business is the sophomore effort from legendary Hip Hop duo EPMD. Released one year after their classic debut Stricly Business, Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith were able to avoid the so-called sophomore curse with another acclaimed album. ... Business As Usual is the third album from Hip Hop duo EPMD, their first on leading rap label Def Jam. ... Business Never Personal is the fourth album from Hip Hop duo EPMD. After receiving mixed reviews for their previous effort Business As Usual, the duo was able to return to their past acclaim here, the album is considered as their third classic, and was their most successful effort. ... is the 209th day of the year (210th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar). ... Back In Business is the return album from legendary Hip Hop duo EPMD, who broke up due to personal problems in 1992. ... // 1400 - Owain Glyndŵr declared Prince of Wales by his followers. ... Year 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar). ... El Niño is the first album by hip hop supergroup Def Squad. ... Def Squad is a rap supergroup consisting of Erick Sermon, Redman & Keith Murray. ... is the 181st day of the year (182nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... Out Of Business is the last album from Hip Hop duo EPMD, who changed their acronym for the release, from Erick & Parrish Making Dollars to Erick & Parrish Millennium Ducats. ... is the 180th day of the year (181st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar). ...

Compilation Albums

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External links

• Erick Sermon - Who he's worked with + discography
• News article about Sermon's reported "suicide attempt" in 2001.
• Erick Sermon Interview.