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In a Major Way is the second studio album by American rapper E-40, released March 14, 1995 on Jive and Sick Wid It Records. It peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and at number 13 on the Billboard 200,[3] selling 70,000 copies in its first week.[4] The album is certified Platinum by the RIAA.[5]
The album features production by Funk Daddy, Kevin Gardner, Mike Mosley, Eugenius, Sam Bostic and Studio Ton. It also features guest performances by fellow members of The Click: B-Legit and Suga-T, as well as 2Pac, Mac Shawn, Spice 1, Celly Cel, Mac Mall, and his son Droop-E (credited as Lil E).
Music Videos
Three music videos were produced to promote the album, including "Dusted 'n' Disgusted", which features rap verses from E-40 with Spice 1, Mac Mall and Celly Cel. The chorus features vocals from Levitti and Suga-T. Celly Cel's verse replaces 2Pac's in the video version of the song as 2Pac was in jail at the time of filming. Richie Rich makes a cameo appearance and says a few words in the early part of the video and is seen wearing a T-shirt that clearly reads: "Free 2Pac". B-Legit, D-Shot, JT The Bigga Figga, Captain Save 'Em and Funk Mobb also make cameo appearances in the video.
Along with singles, music videos were also produced for the songs: "Sprinkle Me", featuring Suga-T, and "1-Luv", featuring Levitti.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Intro" | 1:44 |
| 2. | "Chip in da Phone" | 0:14 |
| 3. | "Da Bumble" | 4:11 |
| 4. | "Sideways" (featuring B-Legit & Mac Shawn) | 4:25 |
| 5. | "Spittin'" | 4:41 |
| 6. | "Sprinkle Me" (featuring Suga-T) | 4:10 |
| 7. | "Outta Bounds" | 0:41 |
| 8. | "Dusted 'n' Disgusted" (featuring 2Pac, Spice 1 & Mac Mall) | 4:30 |
| 9. | "1-Luv" (featuring Levitti) | 5:08 |
| 10. | "Smoke 'n Drank" | 4:17 |
| 11. | "Dey Ain't No" | 4:31 |
| 12. | "Fed" (featuring Suga-T) | 5:12 |
| 13. | "H.I. Double L." (featuring Celly Cel & B-Legit) | 4:43 |
| 14. | "Bootsee" | 4:16 |
| 15. | "It's All Bad" (featuring Lil E) | 3:28 |
| 16. | "Outro" | 2:26 |
Charts
References
- ^ Jason Birchmeier. "In a Major Way - E-40 - Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
- ^ "Tower.com: In A Major Way (CD) by E-40 (Artist) Music: CD". Archived from the original on October 3, 2008. Retrieved November 25, 2014.
- ^ ((( In a Major Way > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums ))). All Media Guide, LLC. Retrieved on January 7, 2010.
- ^ "E-40 DEBUTS 'IN A MAJOR WAY' - Free Online Library". Thefreelibrary.com. March 22, 1995. Retrieved February 24, 2012.
- ^ "Aerosmith's 'Toys' Notches 8x Platinum". Billboard. June 10, 2002. Retrieved December 2, 2016.
West Coast rapper E-40 (real name: Earl Stevens) picked up a platinum award for his sophomore 1995 Sick Wid'It/Jive album, "In a Major Way."
- ^ "E-40 Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
- ^ "E-40 Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
- ^ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 1995". Billboard. Retrieved November 30, 2020.
- ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1995". Billboard. Retrieved November 30, 2020.