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After over 20 years of being the backbone of the legendary EPMD, DJ Scratch has announced a shocking split from the group. In an exclusive interview with AllHipHop.com, Scratch detailed the circumstances that have led to the current rift and why he will not be participating in any form, on the group’s forthcoming album and shows. EPMD is one of the most consistent groups in Hip-Hop history, with five successive gold selling albums from 1988-1997, and such classic singles as “It’s My Thing,” So Wat Cha Sayin’,” “Rampage,” and “Crossover.” Fans know this is not the first time the group has had a public dispute, as the collective split on acrimonious terms in 1993. According to Scratch, despite a reunion those tensions remain unresolved. “With the first breakup, Parrish was the problem and now after the reunion, Eric’s the problem,” Scratch told AllHipHop.com. In the meantime, Scratch will being doing a collaboration album DJ Premier and producing on upcoming albums from Busta Rhymes and LL Cool J.

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