Parrish Smith is an American hip-hop artist, best known for being a member of the legendary duo EPMD. Alongside Erick Sermon, Smith helped to define the sound of Golden Age hip-hop in the late 1980s and early 1990s, and the group's influence can be heard in the work of many contemporary rappers. Smith was also active as a solo artist, releasing several albums throughout the 1990s and 2000s. He continues to produce and perform, and remains a respected figure in the world of hip-hop.