The group's name is an acronym for "Erick and Parrish Making Dollars", referencing its members: rappers Erick Sermon ("E Double") and Parrish Smith ("PMD"). Diamond J, DJ K La Boss, and later DJ Scratch were DJs for the group.
The duo split by January of 1993, under controversial circumstances. According to interviews in The Source and Rap Pages, in late 1991, Smith’s house was burgled by armed intruders. According to Smith, in the ensuing police investigation, one of the apprehended culprits supposedly gave up Sermon’s name as having allegedly paid them to do it. Sermon was arrested and briefly detained for questioning, but no charges were filed.
Do It Again
EPMD Lyrics
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As I proceed to rock y'all and shock y'all
Cold clubbing, some might say I'm bugging
I'm the back lifted, checking out folts
I see girls tricking, looking for a victim
Yeah they spot me, but I'm the wrong nigga
Cause ain't nothing changed since days of golddigger
They walk right past me like I'm invincible
[Parrish Smith]
Yo pass that here and cheers, celebrate like the new year
Honies front to rear, party over here
So get your groove on as we move on bust the new song
Once again, it's on, pop the cham' dom
Busting those when we pull up in the chrome
Party til daylight, just like Stallone
Rollin with the players, sporting timbs and the gators
Cell and pagers, fat whips quick to blaze ya
[Erick Sermon]
I be cooling, doing my thing, I'm slight jig
Sometimes I be down low, like mr. big
The green-eyed bandit, what? yea is he
The dark skin packs a mack-10 who gets busy?
I stay tight, keep the vibe right
I could pull a rampage and wild for da night
I'm lethal, I still do it for my people
I break it down for em, it's hard to ignore em
[Parrish Smith]
The time is right, and tonight's the night, we in the hype
We got my game type shorties excited, I'm feeling nice
We roll the dice, shot of vodka and ice
People on the dance floor, doing it right
Cristal for the profile, money spenders and pretenders
And v.i.p. rolling with the winners
You know how it go, Heineken's and the mo'
The pen and the pad and a dime piece to go
The song "Do It Again" by EPMD features Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith rapping about their experiences partying and clubbing. The lyrics describe the sleazy atmosphere they encounter, with girls looking for victims and people pretending to be wealthy. Despite this, they continue to enjoy themselves and celebrate with champagne, shots of vodka, and good music.
Erick Sermon raps about his observations of the club scene, noticing girls who are looking for someone to take advantage of. He reflects on the fact that no matter how much time passes, the same types of people and situations seem to recur. Parrish Smith joins in with verses about the excitement of the party, including the gambling, alcohol, and attractive women. He also notes the presence of those who pretend to be wealthy and successful without any real substance.
Overall, the song "Do It Again" paints a picture of a party scene that is simultaneously glamorous and sleazy, fusing together images of luxury and exploitation. It reflects on the transience of this lifestyle, with its hooks and temptations, while embracing its hedonistic pleasures.
Line by Line Meaning
As I proceed to rock y'all and shock y'all
I'm about to get this party started and make sure you all have a good time
Cold clubbing, some might say I'm bugging
Some people think I'm crazy for coming out to the club when it's cold outside
I'm the back lifted, checking out folts
I'm in the back, lifted and checking out the crowd
I see girls tricking, looking for a victim
I notice some girls trying to manipulate guys into buying them drinks
Yeah they spot me, but I'm the wrong nigga
They try to target me, but I'm not going to fall for it
Cause ain't nothing changed since days of golddigger
These girls have been around since the old days trying to scam guys for their money
They walk right past me like I'm invincible
They act like I don't exist because I won't give in to their schemes
Don't trust em, the first principle
I know I can't trust them, that's the first rule
Yo pass that here and cheers, celebrate like the new year
Pass the drink and let's celebrate like it's New Year's Eve
Honies front to rear, party over here
There are beautiful women everywhere and the party is happening at our spot
So get your groove on as we move on bust the new song
Let's dance and enjoy the new music as we party on
Once again, it's on, pop the cham' dom
We're partying again and popping open the expensive champagne
Busting those when we pull up in the chrome
We're turning heads and showing off our flashy cars when we arrive
Party til daylight, just like Stallone
We're going to keep the party going all night until the sun comes up, like a scene from a Stallone movie
Rollin with the players, sporting timbs and the gators
We're hanging out with the cool crowd and showing off our designer boots and alligator skin shoes
Cell and pagers, fat whips quick to blaze ya
We have the latest technology and expensive cars that can easily outrun you
I be cooling, doing my thing, I'm slight jig
I'm just relaxing and having a good time, doing my own thing with a little bounce in my step
Sometimes I be down low, like mr. big
Sometimes I like to hang back and enjoy the party from a distance, like a boss
The green-eyed bandit, what? yea is he
I'm also known as the Green-Eyed Bandit, are you surprised?
The dark skin packs a mack-10 who gets busy?
Just because I'm dark-skinned, don't underestimate me, I know how to handle myself
I stay tight, keep the vibe right
I keep it together and make sure everyone is having a good time
I could pull a rampage and wild for da night
If I wanted to, I could get crazy and wild and take over the party for the night
I'm lethal, I still do it for my people
I'm a force to be reckoned with but I also do this for my community and the people around me
I break it down for em, it's hard to ignore em
I explain things in a way that people can understand and listen to me because I have important things to say
The time is right, and tonight's the night, we in the hype
Now is the perfect time and tonight is the night for us to be excited and hyped up
We got my game type shorties excited, I'm feeling nice
The ladies who are into my type are excited to be here and I'm feeling good
We roll the dice, shot of vodka and ice
We take risks and enjoy a shot of vodka on the rocks
People on the dance floor, doing it right
Everyone is dancing and having a good time on the dance floor
Cristal for the profile, money spenders and pretenders
We're drinking Cristal champagne to show off our high status, but there are also people pretending to have more money than they do
And v.i.p. rolling with the winners
The very important people are partying with the people who always come out on top
You know how it go, Heineken's and the mo'
We all know how it works, drinking Heinekens and other drinks
The pen and the pad and a dime piece to go
All I need to be happy is a pen and some paper, plus a beautiful woman by my side
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ERICK S. SERMON, THOMAS FREDRICH BROWNE, THOMASSINA CARROLLYNE SMITH, PARRISH J. SMITH
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