Give the People explained

Give the People
Cover:Give the People.jpg
Type:single
Artist:EPMD
Album:Business as Usual
B-Side:Manslaughter
Released:June 13, 1991
Recorded:1990–1991
Genre:Hip hop
Length:3:30
Label:Def Jam/RAL/Columbia
(original release)
Producer:EPMD, DJ Scratch
Chronology:EPMD
Prev Title:Rampage
Prev Year:1991
Next Title:Crossover
Next Year:1992

"Give the People" is the third and final single released from EPMD's third album, Business as Usual. It peaked at No. 28 on the Hot Rap Singles chart.

The song is built around a sample of the O'Jays' "Give the People What They Want".

Music video

While there was no music video for the original version, there was a music video for the remix that was released in July 1991 weeks after the single was released. The video features EPMD rapping in front of a crowd at a park. Images and archive footage of Malcolm X, Jesse Jackson, and racial injustice were featured in the music video. Redman (in his earliest appearances) and Public Enemy made cameo appearances.

Track listing

  1. "Give the People" (Erick & Parrish Remix) – 3:51
  2. "Give The People" (Jeep Mix) – 5:02
  3. "Give The People (Radio Version) – 3:30
  4. "Manslaughter" (LP Version) – 4:36