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Internal Affairs (Pharoahe Monch album)

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Internal Affairs
Studio album by
Pharoahe Monch
ReleasedOctober 19, 1999 (1999-10-19)
Recorded1998−1999
GenreHip hop
Length53:22
Label
Producer
Pharoahe Monch chronology
Internal Affairs
(1999) 		Desire
(2007)
Singles from Internal Affairs
  1. "Simon Says"
    Released: August 17, 1999
  2. "Right Here (Remix)"
    Released: 2000
  3. "The Light"
    Released: 2000
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusicStarStarStarStarHalf star[1]
RapReviews9/10[2]
Rolling StoneStarStarStarStar[3]
The SourceStarStarStarStar[4]

Internal Affairs is the solo debut from former Organized Konfusion member Pharoahe Monch, released on October 19, 1999,[5] by Rawkus Records and Priority Records. Monch creates a harder sound than heard on the previous Organized Konfusion records. The album spawned the Hot 100 hit "Simon Says".

The album is out of print because of Pharoahe Monch's refusal to record for the Geffen Records label after Universal Music Group acquired Rawkus Records from Priority.[6] Rawkus, as well as its then-parent label MCA Records, were later folded by the Universal Music Group into Geffen Records.

To commemorate the album's 20th anniversary, it was reissued on October 19, 2019, becoming available digitally and on streaming services for the first time.[7] A limited edition vinyl release was also released on June 5, 2020.

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Intro"
DJ Scratch3:04
2."Behind Closed Doors"JamersonPharoahe Monch3:12
3."Queens"
  • Lee Stone
  • Pharoahe Monch
3:31
4."Rape"JamersonPharoahe Monch2:37
5."Simon Says"Jamerson
  • Lee Stone
  • Pharoahe Monch
2:55
6."Official"
  • Jamerson
  • Lee Stone
Lee Stone3:48
7."Hell" (featuring Canibus)
Lee Stone3:10
8."No Mercy" (featuring M.O.P.)
The Alchemist4:30
9."Right Here"
  • Jamerson
  • Spivey
DJ Scratch2:57
10."The Next Shit" (featuring Busta Rhymes)
  • Lee Stone
  • Pharoahe Monch
3:21
11."The Ass" (featuring Apani B. Fly)
Diamond D3:28
12."The Light"
  • Kirkland
  • Jamerson
Diamond D3:39
13."God Send" (performed by Organized Konfusion)
  • Lee Stone
  • Pharoahe Monch
3:17
14."The Truth" (featuring Common & Talib Kweli)
Diamond D3:57
15."Simon Says" (Remix) (featuring Lady Luck, Method Man & Redman, Shabaam Sahdeeq & Busta Rhymes)
  • Lee Stone
  • Pharoahe Monch
6:16
Sample credits
  • "Intro" contains samples of "Blues and The Abstract Truth" by Oliver Nelson.
  • "Behind Closed Doors" contains samples of "Aftermath" by Quincy Jones.
  • "Queens" contains samples of "Til the Cops Come Knockin" by Maxwell.
  • "Rape" contains samples of "Candy Man" by Quincy Jones.
  • "Simon Says" and "Simon Says (remix)" contains samples of "Godzilla vs. Mothra - Main Title" by Akira Ifukube.
  • "No Mercy" contains samples of "The Trap" by Jerry Goldsmith.
  • "The Next Shit" contains samples of "Espani Cani" by Sid Bass.
  • "The Light" contains samples of "Mi Cosa" by Wes Montgomery, and "Summer Wishes, Winter Dreams" by George Benson.
  • "God Send" contains samples of "Iggin Me" by Chico DeBarge, and "Excentrifugal Forz" by Frank Zappa .
  • "The Truth" contains samples of "Cristo Redentor" by Harvey Mandel.

Music videos

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  • "Simon Says" (1999, director: Busta Rhymes)
  • "The Light" (2000, director: Jeff Richter)

Chart positions

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Album

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Chart (1999) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[8] 41
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[9] 6

Singles

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Year Song Chart positions
Billboard Hot 100 Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks Hot Rap Singles
1999 "Simon Says" 97 29 3
2000 "The Light" — — 30

References

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  1. ^ Huey, Steve. Internal Affairs at AllMusic
  2. ^ Juon, Steve 'Flash' (January 16, 2001). "Pharoahe Monch's "Internal Affairs"". RapReviews. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
  3. ^ Touré (December 9, 1999). "Recordings: Pharoahe Monch – Internal Affairs". Rolling Stone. No. 827. p. 80. Archived from the original on October 19, 2008. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
  4. ^ Hinds, Selwyn Seyfu (December 1999). "Record Report: Pharoahe Monch – Internal Affairs". The Source. No. 123. New York. pp. 237–238.
  5. ^ Gill, John (October 15, 1999). "Pharoahe Monch Taps Busta Rhymes To Direct Video". MTV. Archived from the original on May 11, 2024. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
  6. ^ Mugan, Chris (November 26, 2007). "Pharoahe Monch: A rapper on the rise". The Independent. London, England: Independent Print Ltd. Retrieved July 27, 2012.
  7. ^ Findlay, Mitch (October 1, 2019). "Pharoahe Monch's "Internal Affairs" To Finally Hit Streaming Services". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved March 30, 2020.
  8. ^ "Pharoahe Monch Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved November 8, 2016.
  9. ^ "Pharoahe Monch Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 8, 2016.
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