| Phenomenon | |
| Type: | studio |
| Artist: | LL Cool J |
| Cover: | Phenomenon - LL Cool J.jpg |
| Released: | October 14, 1997 |
| Recorded: | 1996–1997 |
| Genre: | Hip hop |
| Length: | 43:58 |
| Prev Year: | 1996 |
| Next Title: | G.O.A.T. |
| Next Year: | 2000 |
Phenomenon is the seventh studio album by rapper LL Cool J, released on October 14, 1997. 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.
| 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 | |||
| 2 | "Candy" | 4:32 | Ricky Bell & Ralph Tresvant | Trackmasters | ||
| 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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