Phenomenon (LL Cool J album)

Phenomenon
Studio album by
ReleasedOctober 14, 1997
Recorded1996–1997
GenreEast Coast hip hop
Length43:58
Label
Producer
LL Cool J chronology
All World: Greatest Hits
(1996)
Phenomenon
(1997)
G.O.A.T.
(2000)
Singles from Phenomenon
  1. "Phenomenon"
    Released: September 23, 1997
  2. "4, 3, 2, 1"
    Released: December 9, 1997
  3. "Father"
    Released: January 13, 1998
  4. "Hot, Hot, Hot"
    Released: March 27, 1998
  5. "Candy"
    Released: July 3, 1998
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic
Encyclopedia of Popular Music
Entertainment WeeklyB+
Los Angeles Times
Rolling Stone

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.

Track listing

Phenomenon track listing
# Title Length Featured Artists Producer(s) Sample(s)
1 "Phenomenon" 4:04 Sean "Puffy" Combs for The Hitmen, Ron "AMEN-RA" Lawrence
2 "Candy" 4:32 Ricky Bell & Ralph Tresvant Trackmasters
3 "Starsky & Hutch" 4:03 Busta Rhymes L.E.S.
4 "Another Dollar" 3:48 The Lost Boyz (uncredited additional vocals) Curt Gowdy, Trackmasters
5 "Nobody Can Freak You" 3:20 LeShaun & Keith Sweat Trackmasters
6 "Hot, Hot, Hot" 4:22 LeShaun Sean "Puffy" Combs, Deric "D-Dot" Angelettie & Ron Lawrence for The Hitmen
7 "4, 3, 2, 1" 4:16 Canibus, DMX, Master P & Method Man & Redman Erick Sermon
8 "Wanna Get Paid" 4:11 The Lost Boyz Daven "Prestige" Vanderpool
9 "Father" 4:44 Trackmasters
10 "Don't Be Late, Don't Come Too Soon" 6:38 Tamia Steven "Stevie J" Jordan for The Hitmen

Charts

Chart performance for Phenomenon
Chart (1997) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA) 88
Canadian Albums (Billboard) 7
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100) 48
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100) 24
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) 39
Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan) 57
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade) 48
UK Albums (OCC) 37
UK R&B Albums (OCC) 6
US Billboard 200 7
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) 4

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada) Platinum 100,000^
United States (RIAA) Platinum 1,000,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.


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