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Hit Squad is a cornerstone of the Def Squad lineage, tracing back to the 1990s when Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith of EPMD formed a collective that would influence hip hop for decades. The group has featured key members such as Redman, K-Solo, Das EFX, and Knucklehedz, with past affiliations including Hurricane G, Top Quality, Jesse West, and RKITECH. Emerging on EPMD’s albums and later expanding under Hit Squad Digital, the crew became known for sharp posse cuts, streetwise lyricism, and a collaborative spirit that kept evolving through the Bandcamp era and digital releases.