Phenomenon_(LL_Cool_J_album)
Phenomenon (LL Cool J album)
1997 studio album by LL Cool J
Phenomenon is the seventh studio album by rapper LL Cool J. After the success of his previous release Mr. Smith, the same basic principles are followed here, with several R&B-influenced tracks, and a couple of more hardcore rap tracks. The album was certified Platinum, unlike Mr. Smith, which was certified 2× Platinum. The album is executively produced by Sean "Puffy" Combs and therefore features production from his in-house roster of producers the Hitmen.
Quick Facts Phenomenon, Studio album by LL Cool J ...
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Released | October 14, 1997 | |||
Recorded | 1996–1997 | |||
Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 43:58 | |||
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LL Cool J chronology | ||||
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More information Review scores, Source ...
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [1] |
Encyclopedia of Popular Music | [2] |
Entertainment Weekly | B+[3] |
Los Angeles Times | [4] |
Rolling Stone | [5] |
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More information #, Title ...
# | Title | Length | Featured Artists | Producer(s) | Sample(s) |
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1 | "Phenomenon" | 4:04 | Sean "Puffy" Combs for The Hitmen, Ron "AMEN-RA" Lawrence |
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2 | "Candy" | 4:32 | Ricky Bell & Ralph Tresvant | Trackmasters |
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3 | "Starsky & Hutch" | 4:03 | Busta Rhymes | L.E.S. |
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4 | "Another Dollar" | 3:48 | Curt Gowdy, Trackmasters |
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5 | "Nobody Can Freak You" | 3:20 | LeShaun & Keith Sweat | Trackmasters |
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6 | "Hot, Hot, Hot" | 4:22 | Sean "Puffy" Combs, Deric "D-Dot" Angelettie & Ron Lawrence for The Hitmen |
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7 | "4, 3, 2, 1" | 4:16 | Canibus, DMX, Master P & Method Man & Redman | Erick Sermon |
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8 | "Wanna Get Paid" | 4:11 | The Lost Boyz | Daven "Prestige" Vanderpool |
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9 | "Father" | 4:44 | Trackmasters |
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10 | "Don't Be Late, Don't Come Too Soon" | 6:38 | Tamia | Steven "Stevie J" Jordan for The Hitmen |
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More information Chart (1997), Peak position ...
Chart (1997) | Peak position |
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Australian Albums (ARIA)[6] | 88 |
Canadian Albums (Billboard)[7] | 7 |
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[8] | 48 |
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[9] | 24 |
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[10] | 39 |
Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)[11] | 57 |
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[12] | 48 |
UK Albums (OCC)[13] | 37 |
UK R&B Albums (OCC)[14] | 6 |
US Billboard 200[15] | 7 |
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[16] | 4 |
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More information Region, Certification ...
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Canada (Music Canada)[17] | Platinum | 100,000^ |
United States (RIAA)[18] | Platinum | 1,000,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
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- Larkin, Colin (2011). "LL Cool J". The Encyclopedia of Popular Music (5th concise ed.). Omnibus Press. ISBN 978-0-85712-595-8.
- Hodari Coker, Cheo (November 2, 1997). "In Brief". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
- Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (PDF ed.). Mt Martha, Victoria, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 169.
- "LL Cool J Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
- "Dutchcharts.nl – LL Cool J – Phenomenon" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
- "Offiziellecharts.de – LL Cool J – Phenomenon" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
- "Charts.nz – LL Cool J – Phenomenon". Hung Medien. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
- "Swedishcharts.com – LL Cool J – Phenomenon". Hung Medien. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
- "Swisscharts.com – LL Cool J – Phenomenon". Hung Medien. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
- "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
- "Official R&B Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
- "LL Cool J Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
- "LL Cool J Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
- LL Cool J – Phenomenon at Discogs (list of releases)
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