What I'm After (Lords of the Underground song) explained

What I'm After
Cover:What I'm After.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Lords of the Underground
Album:Keepers of the Funk
Released:February 21, 1995
Recorded:1994
Genre:Hip hop
Length:4:19
Label:Pendulum/Capitol
Producer:K-Def, Lords of the Underground
Chronology:Lords of the Underground
Prev Title:Tic Toc
Prev Year:1994
Next Title:Faith
Next Year:1995

"What I'm After" is the second single released from the Lords of the Underground's second album, Keepers of the Funk. Produced by K-Def, with the group serving as co-producers, "What I'm After" was a minor hit on the rap charts, peaking at 32 on the chart. The song samples Trouble Funk's "Pump Me Up" and fellow New Jersey native Redman's "Tonight's da Night". The promotional music video was directed by Diane Martel, her second Lords of the Underground video after "Chief Rocka", and featured a cameo appearance by Redman.

Single track listing

A-Side

  1. "What I'm After" (Rumble Mix)- 4:19
  2. "What I'm After" (TV Mix)- 4:19
  3. "What I'm After" (Accapella)- 4:04

B-Side

  1. "What I'm After" (Extended DJ Mix)- 5:55
  2. "What I'm After" (Instrumental)- 4:19
  3. "What I'm After" (Beat Box Bonus Beats)- 2:21

Charts

Chart (1995)Peak
position
Billboard Hot Rap Singles32
Billboard Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales28