React (Erick Sermon song)
"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.
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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 | |||
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"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 |
|---|---|
| UK Urban (Music Week)[3] | 7 |
| Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks[4] | 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.
- "Top 40 Urban Tracks Of 2002" (PDF). Music Week. January 18, 2003. p. 32. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
- "Billboard Year-End Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks - 2002". Retrieved 2011-07-25.
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