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Phenomenon Explicit Lyrics, Import

LL Cool J Format: Audio CD

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	Sample this album Artist (Sample)
1 30	Phenomenon [Explicit] Phenomenon [Explicit]	4:04	Play in Library $1.29
2 30	Candy [feat. Ricky Bell] Candy [feat. Ricky Bell]	4:32	Play in Library $1.29
3 30	Starsky & Hutch [feat. Busta Rhymes] [Clean] Starsky & Hutch [feat. Busta Rhymes] [Clean]	4:03	Play in Library $1.29
4 30	Another Dollar Another Dollar	3:48	Play in Library $1.29
5 30	Nobody Can Freak You [feat. Leshaun] Nobody Can Freak You [feat. Leshaun]	3:20	Play in Library $1.29
6 30	Hot, Hot, Hot (Album Version (Explicit)) [Explicit] Hot, Hot, Hot (Album Version (Explicit)) [Explicit]	4:22	Play in Library $0.99
7 30	4,3,2,1 (Album Version) [feat. Cannibus] [Explicit] 4,3,2,1 (Album Version) [feat. Cannibus] [Explicit]	4:16	Play in Library $1.29
8 30	Wanna Get Paid [feat. Lost Boyz] Wanna Get Paid [feat. Lost Boyz]	4:11	Play in Library $1.29
9 30	Father Father	4:44	Play in Library $1.29
10 30	Don't Be Late, Don't Come Too Soon [feat. Tamia] Don't Be Late, Don't Come Too Soon [feat. Tamia]	6:38	Play in Library $1.29

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Audio CD (October 14, 1997)
Number of Discs: 1
Format: Explicit Lyrics, Import
Label: Universal Int'l
ASIN: B0000024ND
Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
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- #212 in Music > Rap & Hip-Hop > Old School
- #986 in Music > Rap & Hip-Hop > East Coast
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The true story behind the song "4,3,2,1"

By A Customer on March 16, 2003

Format: Audio CD

LL Cool J has a tattoo of a microphone wearing a crown on his arm (representing that he is the self declared king of Hip-Hop). When they (LL, Redman, Method Man, DMX, & Canibus) came into the studio to record the song "4,3,2,1", Canibus noted the tattoo and told LL that he was going to get one similar to it on his arm. LL became furious that Canibus (being so young in the Hip-Hop game) was going to get a tattoo that he had worked years for. A non-violent altercation between the two broke out and they decided it would be best if they record their portions of the song on different days (to prevent further incidents). Canibus, angered by how LL reacted re-wrote his lyrics of the song dissing LL, "I'll snatch your crown off with your head still attached to it" and recorded his portion that day. LL came in later that week and listened to the previously reported portions and heard Canibus' portion of the song. Initially he wanted to remove Canibus from the song but, he decided to send a rebuttal at the end of the song. Listen closely...Hip-Hop is deeper than you think.

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Ladies..Love Ya!!

By Wife 26 on June 23, 2014

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I only.listen to 2 tracks on this cd! And those two are sooo phenomen..thats why it gets a 5 star rating.Personally,I like clean rap/radio version rap.But Candy..with Ralph vocals is marveloys! Its a song about love..LL Cool J is a great rapper and this song shows a tasteful mushy side to him.And.my.girl..Tamia does her duty.on last track.of this cd! The vibe off that song...your at home hoping love arrives to you right on.time.Not
2.late but right on.time.Great songs!! Amazing guest appearences make this a stellar cd!!

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Phenomenal piece of crap

By Scott D. Gribble on April 15, 2005

Format: Audio CD

LL Cool J arguably has had one of the strongest rap careers ever. He started out as a pioneer back in the 80's and yet still manages to appeal to audiences of today. As much as the purist may hate it, no one (not even the greats like Rakim or Big Daddy Kane), has been able to survive like LL. That doesn't necessarily mean he's come out with a lot of great material in recent years.

"Phenomenon" by no means should simply be written off. "4, 3, 2, 1," is the rap fans wet dream. Outstanding lyrics by guests Method Man, Redman, DMX, and Canibus over a sick hardcore beat make this one of the best posse cuts ever. There's even a self-contained beef, featuring back and forth shots from Canibus and LL on the same track! To top it off, LL closes the track with one of his best verses EVER... it was even featured as a Hip-Hop quotable in the source: ("Every little boy wanna pick up the mic/ and try to run with the big boys and live up to the real hype/ But that's like pickin up a ball, playin with Mike/ Swingin at Ken Griffey or challengin Roy to a fight/ Stop it! you amateur MC's/ Don't you know I'm like the Dream Team tourin' overseas/ For rappers in my circle I'm a deadly disease/ Ringmaster, bringin' a tiger cub to his knees/ In the history of rap they've never seen such prominence/ Your naive confidence gets crushed by my dominance.")

"Starsky & Hutch" is a great tag-team rap with Busta Rhymes. It's got a nice grooving beat and the two trade lines back and forth. It's solid all around and is one of those tracks you put on repeat. LL actually shows some solid creative effort on "Father" which uses a George Michael sample and gospel choir that works pretty well. Definitely a track that'll end up on his [2nd] greatest hits album.Read more ›

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LL began running out of steam here

By Det. Abilene on August 15, 2005

Format: Audio CD

Everything about PHENOMENON (the production, the samples, the guest appearances) tells you that LL intended it to be a blockbuster release, one that confirmed his position as the one old school rapper who was still very relevant in his second decade as a performer. The album was a commercial success, but it artistically fails to satisfy. LL obviously spent a lot of time putting the disc together (with every production trick in the book), but failed to project much energy in the writing and performing areas.

He sounds flat out exhausted on the title track (#55 Pop, #16 R&B, #14 Rap), which also suffers from possibly the most repetitive hook that LL has ever committed to vinyl. Several songs suffer from overobvious samples (as is the case with "Candy" and "Hot, Hot, Hot"), while other tracks ("Nobody Can Free You," the whiny "Don't Be Late, Don't Come To Soon") are blatant copies of songs from MR. SMITH. The hit "4, 3, 2, 1" (#75 Pop, #24 R&B, #10 Rap) features plenty of guests (Redman, Method Man, Cannibus, and DMX all contribute), but the disjointed track has no central melody and sounds like four different songs stitched together.

On the plus side, "Starsky & Hutch (with Busta Rhymes) and "Wanna Get Paid" are energetic and fun, and the hit "Father" (#18 Pop, #12 R&B, #1 Rap) is a real classic. With the combination of a haunting instrumental (a sample from George Michael's "Father Figure," used very effectively) and LL's intense performance and lyrics, "Father" is the only track on PHENOMENON that truly can stand next to LL's best work. Nearly everything else is misguided, at best.

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Not as good as expected

By A Customer on October 8, 1999

Format: Audio CD

LL has been around a long time. He is one of the best battle rappers out there (Just listen to The Ripper Returns). Why does he keep making pop crap? This album feels exactly like Puffy produced it (He's an executive producer) and sounds more like a Hip-Hop Who's Who list. His best songs are those where he tests his chops lyrically (4, 3, 2, 1, Father). For his next album, he needs to be more like himself and less like Will Smith.

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Phenomenon

I really loved this cd its great the rap is great and some singing.

Published 27 days ago by Tala

Darren

Awesome

Published 8 months ago by Darren

Email me michaelrao353@msn. com the album I recived was ...

Email me michaelrao353@msn.com the album I recived was only half the album the disc but only half the cd I have confirmation number .

Published 13 months ago by Michael Rao

Three Stars

Published 16 months ago by Ronald Champion

LOVE LL COOL J!

Great artist and rhymer. Great buy! i would totally recommend trying one album if you have never heard him. You will love him instantly!

Published on August 22, 2013 by James Lynch

LL COOL J AT IS BEST!!!!!!!

This album is no doubt the best album i have heard.There are several great tracks on this album which will attract your attention guaranteed. Read more

Published on July 29, 2010 by MUSTLOVER...

Impressive

This came out when LL was at an all time high of his carrer. After a few successful movies and albums, LL's move to Lifestyles of The Rich and famous was a giving. YET.. Read more

Published on January 23, 2006 by T. Gore

Deliteful product from LL

This disc represents the world of hip-hop/rap itself.

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Published on September 15, 2005 by JSK in IL

good album

Phenomenon, starsky & hutch, 4,3,2,1, candy girl are all great tracks. This album is better than average for sure.

Published on August 3, 2005 by Raja Gupta

PhenomeNOT

This album just doesn't cut it. It's not that great. I expected more.

Published on February 6, 2005 by FreeToRhyme

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