What makes This Is an EP Release by Digital Underground notable?

The EP features the hit single 'Same Song', which gained substantial radio play and contributed to the group's rising popularity. This release helped solidify Digital Underground's influence on the West Coast hip-hop scene and introduced audiences to their unique style, blending humor and socially conscious lyrics. Released on July 1, 1991, 'This Is an EP Release' came after Digital Underground's breakthrough album 'Sex Packets' (1990). At this point in their career, the group was gaining recognition for their innovative fusion of funk and hip-hop, establishing themselves as a significant act in the alternative hip-hop scene.