Music (Erick Sermon album) explained

Music
Type:Studio album
Artist:Erick Sermon
Cover:Erick Sermon - Music.jpg
Released:October 30, 2001
Recorded:2000 - 2001
Studio:L.I.T.E. Studios (Long Island, NY)
Genre:Hip hop
Label:J Records
Prev Title:Erick Onasis
Prev Year:2000
Next Title:React
Next Year:2002

Music is the fourth solo studio album by American rapper Erick Sermon. It was released on October 30, 2001 via J Records, making it his debut album on the label. Production was handled entirely by Sermon, except for the song "It's Nuttin'", which was produced by Rockwilder. The album features guest appearances from Keith Murray, Redman, Cadillac Tah, Daytona, Khari, LL Cool J, Marvin Gaye, Olivia, Scarface and Sy Scott.

The album spawned two singles: "Music" and "I'm Hot". Its title track, "Music", which sampled vocals from Marvin Gaye and in terms of chart position is Sermon's most popular song, peaking at #22 on the Billboard Hot 100, along with inclusion on the soundtrack of the Martin Lawrence/Danny DeVito film What's the Worst That Could Happen?; the music video for the song featured scenes from the film intermixed with clips of Gaye performing in archived music videos and music programs.

The album reached number 33 on the Billboard 200 albums chart making it Sermon's second most popular solo album.

Track listing

Sample credits[1] Come Thru

Music

I'm That Nigga

Genius E Dub

Ain't No Future...2001

I'm Hot

The Sermon

Music [Remix]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Music by Erick Sermon: Album Samples, Covers and Remixes. WhoSampled. en. April 3, 2019.