"Rampage" (a.k.a. "Slow Down, Baby") is the second hit single released from EPMD's third album, Business as Usual. EPMD's new-found labelmate, LL Cool J contributed a verse on the song, while Pete Rock would provide the remix to the song.[1] "Rampage" found its greatest success on the Rap charts, peaking at #2.

"Rampage"
Single by EPMD featuring LL Cool J
from the album Business as Usual
B-side"I'm Mad"
ReleasedMarch 25, 1991
Recorded1990
GenreHip hop
Length4:57
Label
Songwriter(s)
  • Erick Sermon
  • Parrish Smith
  • James Todd Smith
Producer(s)EPMD
EPMD singles chronology
"Gold Digger"
(1990)
"Rampage"
(1991)
"Give the People"
(1991)
LL Cool J singles chronology
"Mama Said Knock You Out"
(1991)
"Rampage"
(1991)
"6 Minutes of Pleasure"
(1991)
Music video
"Rampage" on YouTube

Single track listing

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  1. "Rampage" (Remix Extended)- 4:35
  2. "Rampage" (Hardcore to the Head Mix)- 4:41
  3. "Rampage" (Remix Radio Edit)- 3:51
  4. "Rampage" (Remix Instrumental)- 4:33
  5. "Rampage" (Hardcore To The Head Mix Instrumental)- 4:37
  6. "I'm Mad" (DJ Scratch Jazz Mix)- 3:46
  7. "I'm Mad" (Red Man Mix)- 3:44
  8. "I'm Mad" (LP Version)- 3:39
  9. "Rampage" (LP Version)- 3:50

Charts

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Chart (1991) Peak
position
US Hot R&B Singles 30
US Hot Rap Singles 2

References

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  1. ^ Nelson, Havelock. "'Mecca' a Rock-Solid Compilation: Lords of the Underground Surface". Billboard, August 1, 1992. 20.