Erick Sermon on EPMD, Hit Squad, & Def Squad Movement | Still 400

Mannie Fresh sits down with Erick Sermon "The Green-Eyed Bandit" as he talks through EPMD, the Hit Squad, and Def Squad while sharing real stories from his time in the industry. He breaks down how things started, the relationships and tensions that led to changes, and what it was like working with different artists and being in the studio. Throughout the episode, he reflects on key moments, decisions, and experiences that shaped his path and legacy in hip hop. Still 400 memberships are live! Get uncensored episodes, ad-free, and early access. Tap Join to get the full experience. This episode is brought to you by Rythm Drinks. Go to https://rythmdrinks.com and use code STILL400 to get 20% off! About Still 400: Still 400 with Mannie Fresh and Juvenile is where the South got something to say! The name comes from Still Fly and 400 Degrees and the show carries that same energy. Every episode brings real conversations, wild moments, hot takes, and legends showing up to talk their talk. Follow Still 400 on Social Media:   / still400pod     / still400pod   00:00 - Intro 01:08 - Project 01:42 - 3 Albums 03:19 - Sampling 07:05 - EPMD 08:25 - When EPMD Knew They Arrived 11:55 - New Orleans Crowd Story 16:56 - Making a Timeless Song 18:36 - Early Movement 22:33 - Finding Records 24:18 - State of Hip Hop Today 26:47 - Scratching on the Hook 28:30 - Why the Greats Last 29:47 - Teaching the Young Generation 31:11 - What’s Missing in Music 34:19 - Why Aren’t Legends A&Rs 36:19 - Favorite Studio Session 37:46 - Song Regrets 38:31 - DJing in New York 42:35 - Future of Hip Hop 44:46 - One Producer or Many 47:34 - No Entourage 50:10 - Rock the Bells Cruise 54:10 - Public Enemy and the Bomb Squad 56:07 - Touring With Different Groups 58:17 - Legacy 01:00:18 - What Happens When the Moment Is Over 01:02:42 - Making Music People Won’t Hear 01:03:35 - “I Don’t Really Rap” 01:04:15 - Rapper and Producer Respects 01:05:53 - Beat Maker vs Producer 01:07:37 - Most Proud Of Songs 01:08:39 - Exciting Music 01:11:17 - Producing for Young Artists 01:13:43 - Dynamic Duos 01:15:45 - Playlist Packages 01:17:00 - Rapid Fire 01:22:14 - Apology Segment 01:23:35 - Atlanta and Freaknik 01:26:09 - New Projects 01:28:28 - Where to Follow 01:29:13 - Camera Phone Era 01:32:03 - Outro #still400 #juvie #manniefresh #breakbeat #still400podcast #still400pod #ericksermon #epmd #hitsquad #defsquad