Phenomenon (LL Cool J album)

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.

Phenomenon
Studio album by
LL Cool J
ReleasedOctober 14, 1997
Recorded1996–1997
GenreEast Coast hip hop
Length43:58
Label
ProducerSean "Puffy" Combs (executive), The Hitmen (Including Deric "D-Dot" Angelettie, Steven "Stevie J" Jordan, & Ron Lawrence), Track Masters, Daven "Prestige" Vanderpool, L.E.S., Curt Gowdy, Erick Sermon
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[1]
Entertainment WeeklyB+[2]
Rolling Stone[3]

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 positions
Chart (1997) Peak
position
Australian Albums Chart[4] 88
Canadian Albums Chart 7
Dutch Albums Chart 48
German Albums Chart 24
New Zealand Albums Chart 39
Swedish Albums Chart 57
Swiss Albums Chart 48
UK Albums Chart 37
US Billboard 200 7
US Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums 4

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[5] Platinum 100,000^
United States (RIAA)[6] Platinum 1,000,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Credits
  • Marketing: David A. Belgrave

References
  1. https://www.allmusic.com/album/r312967
  2. EW link
  3. Rolling Stone link
  4. Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (PDF ed.). Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 169.
  5. "Canadian album certifications – LL Cool J – Phenomenon". Music Canada.
  6. "American album certifications – L.L. Cool J – Phenomenon". Recording Industry Association of America.


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