Insomnia (Erick Sermon album)
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| Insomnia | ||||
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| Released | April 23, 1996 | |||
| Recorded | 1994-1995 | |||
| Genre | East Coast hip hop | |||
| Label | Interscope | |||
| Producer | Erick Sermon (exec.) Reggie Noble Rockwilder Sugarless | |||
| Erick Sermon chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Insomnia | ||||
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Insomnia is a hip-hop compilation album released in 1996. It was compiled by famous hip hop producer Erick Sermon. He produced all except two tracks on the album and recorded it in order to promote artists affiliated with him. Tommy Gunn (birthname Thomas Blincoe), a performer on this album, was murdered shortly before the album's release,[1] and Erick dedicated this album to his memory in the liner notes.
Track listing
| # | Title | Songwriters | Producer(s) | Performer (s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Intro" | Cherry Martinez | ||
| 2 | "Funkorama" | R. Noble, J. Davis, M. Morales, A.S. Muhammad, M. Taylor, D. Robinson, D. Wimbley | Reggie Noble, Erick Sermon (co-producer) | Redman |
| 3 | "The Vibe" | L. Scott, R. Noble, D. Stinson | Reggie Noble | Xross-Breed |
| 4 | "As The..." | P. Johnson, E. Sermon | Erick Sermon | Passion |
| 5 | "Beez Like That (Sometimes)" | J. Phillips, C. Moore, E. Sermon, D. Stinson, W. Shorter | Erick Sermon, Rockwilder (co-producer) | Jamal & Calif |
| 6 | "It's That Hit" | K. Murray, E. Sermon, G. Clinton Jr., W. Collins | Erick Sermon | Keith Murray |
| 7 | "Up Jump The Boogie" | E. Woodson, T. Fyffe, E. Sermon | Erick Sermon, Sugarless (co-producer) | The Wixtons |
| 8 | "Caller's Interlude" | Cherry Martinez | ||
| 9 | "I Feel It" | G. Belin, T. Brown, R. Joseph, M. Rice, E. Sermon, D. Davis | Erick Sermon | L.O.D. |
| 10 | "On The Regular" | K. Sermon, T. Stanley, E. Sermon, G. Clinton Jr., B. Collins, M. Parker | Erick Sermon | Duo |
| 11 | "Fear" | T. Blincoe, E. Sermon | Erick Sermon | Tommy Gunn |
| 12 | "Ready For War" | D. Paige, E. Sermon | Erick Sermon | Domo |
| 13 | "Reign" | E. Sermon, R. James | Erick Sermon | Erick Sermon |
Samples
Funkorama
- "Midnight" by A Tribe Called Quest
- "Stick 'Em" by The Fat Boys
Beez Like That (Sometimes)
- "Black Thorne Rose" by Weather Report
It's That Hit
- "Bootzilla" by Bootsy's Rubberband
- "Impeach The President" by The Honey Drippers
- "I Want To Thank You" by Bob James
Up Jump the Boogie
- "Just Playing (Dreams)" by The Notorious B.I.G.
I Feel It
- "Funkin' For Jamaica" by The Mindbenders
- "The Show" by Doug E. Fresh
On The Regular
- "Aah...The Name Is Bootsy, Baby" by Bootsy's Rubberband
Ready for War
- "Dance Floor" by Zapp
Reign
- "All Night Long" by The Mary Jane Girls
Chart positions
| Chart (1996) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Billboard 200 | 53 |
| Top R&B Albums | 10 |
Singles
| Year | Song | Chart position |
|---|---|---|
| Dance Singles Sales | ||
| 1996 | I Feel It | 36 |
References
- ^ Texeira, Erin. "Rapper, 2 Others Are Found Slain". latimes.com. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2017-02-12.
