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"'''React'''" is the lead single from [[Erick Sermon]]'s fifth studio album, ''[[React (Erick Sermon album)|React]]''. The song was produced by [[Just Blaze]] and featured Sermon's fellow [[Def Squad]] member [[Redman (rapper)|Redman]]. The song appears on the [[Honey: Music from & Inspired by the Motion Picture|soundtrack]] to the 2003 film, ''[[Honey (2003 film)|Honey]]'', and in the 2003 video game, [[NBA Street Vol. 2]]. |
"'''React'''" is the lead single from [[Erick Sermon]]'s fifth studio album, ''[[React (Erick Sermon album)|React]]''. The song was produced by [[Just Blaze]] and featured Sermon's fellow [[Def Squad]] member [[Redman (rapper)|Redman]]. The song appears on the [[Honey: Music from & Inspired by the Motion Picture|soundtrack]] to the 2003 film, ''[[Honey (2003 film)|Honey]]'', and in the 2003 video game, [[NBA Street Vol. 2]]. |
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"React" became Sermon's second top-40 hit, reaching No. 36 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]]. The song sampled the [[Sahir Ludhianvi]] written song "Chandhi Ka Badan", which was performed by [[Meena Kapoor]], on the song's hook. The translation of the sampled line is "If someone wants to commit suicide, so what can you do?" to which Sermon responds "Whatever she said, then I'm that". The use of the sample drew criticism from the Hindi-speaking community.<ref name="VV">{{cite web | url = http://www.villagevoice.com/2003-07-01/news/mix-this/| title = South Asians' Love-Hate Relationship with Hip-Hop's New Indian Beats| publisher = Village Voice| date = 2003-07-01}}</ref> |
"React" became Sermon's second and last top-40 hit, reaching No. 36 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]]. The song sampled the [[Sahir Ludhianvi]] written song "Chandhi Ka Badan", which was performed by [[Meena Kapoor]], on the song's hook. The translation of the sampled line is "If someone wants to commit suicide, so what can you do?" to which Sermon responds "Whatever she said, then I'm that". The use of the sample drew criticism from the Hindi-speaking community.<ref name="VV">{{cite web | url = http://www.villagevoice.com/2003-07-01/news/mix-this/| title = South Asians' Love-Hate Relationship with Hip-Hop's New Indian Beats| publisher = Village Voice| date = 2003-07-01}}</ref> |
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==Track listing== |
==Track listing== |
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| "React" | ||||
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| Single by Erick Sermon featuring Redman | ||||
| from the album React | ||||
| Released | December 9, 2002 | |||
| Recorded | 2002 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 3:37 | |||
| Label | J | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Erick Sermon, Reggie Noble | |||
| Producer(s) | Just Blaze | |||
| Erick Sermon singles chronology | ||||
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"React" is the lead single from Erick Sermon's fifth studio album, React. The song was produced by Just Blaze and featured Sermon's fellow Def Squad member Redman. The song appears on the soundtrack to the 2003 film, Honey, and in the 2003 video game, NBA Street Vol. 2.
"React" became Sermon's second and last top-40 hit, reaching No. 36 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song sampled the Sahir Ludhianvi written song "Chandhi Ka Badan", which was performed by Meena Kapoor, on the song's hook. The translation of the sampled line is "If someone wants to commit suicide, so what can you do?" to which Sermon responds "Whatever she said, then I'm that". The use of the sample drew criticism from the Hindi-speaking community.[1]
Track listing
- "React" (Radio Mix)- 3:45
- "React" (Instrumental)- 3:44
- "React" (Club Mix)- 3:45
- "React" (Instrumental)- 3:44
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (2002–2003) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Billboard Hot 100 | 36 |
| Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | 12 |
| Billboard Hot Rap Singles | 8 |
| Billboard Rhythmic Top 40 | 28 |
| UK Singles Chart[2] | 14 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2002) | Position |
|---|---|
| Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks[3] | 98 |
References
- ^ "South Asians' Love-Hate Relationship with Hip-Hop's New Indian Beats". Village Voice. 2003-07-01.
- ^ "UK Singles Chart - 11 Jan 2003". Retrieved 2013-01-06.
- ^ "Billboard Year-End Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks - 2002". Retrieved 2011-07-25.
External links
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