• The image displays the album cover of "Insomnia" by Erick Sermon, a vinyl record from the year 1996. The cover art features a dark, moody design with a clock overlaying a blue-toned photograph of a cityscape at night.

Erick Sermon

Insomnia

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SLEEVE
NM-
MEDIA
  • NM-
YEAr
  • 1996
COUNTRY
USA
extras
  • Only pressing
IF YOU LIKE
  • Hip Hop
  • Boom Bap
  • Hardcore Hip-Hop
  • Funk
  • EPMD
  • Keith Murray
  • Redman
  • Def Squad
  • Diamond D

Erick Sermon displayed an individualistic style when he delved into solo work after EPMD split. He offered a relaxed, shadowy vibe and unique samples, a far cry from his high-energy sound with the group. Post-“El Nino”, though, his production became a bit bland. Still, “Insomnia” is top-notch and serves as a platform for lesser-known artists from Defsquad's extended family. Though some pieces became a bit repetitive, it remains a solid album for nighttime drives. Redman's “Funkorama” stands out, as does Jamal's “Beez Like That” (whose album didn't live up to the single), and the Wixtons' “Up Jumps the Boogie.”