Funcrusher is the debut EP by New York City underground hip hop group Company Flow, released in June 1996 through Official Recordings . Following the release, the group signed a deal with upstart label Rawkus Records for the release of their acclaimed debut album Funcrusher Plus, released in 1997 . Seven of the eight songs featured here were included on Funcrusher Plus, with "Corners '94" being the only absent track ; it did however feature as a bonus track on the vinyl and cassette releases of the album. The EP features the single "8 Steps to Perfection" b/w "Vital Nerve" .