THIS DAY IN HIP-HOP...LL COOL J - PHENOMENON

On this day in Hip-Hop history, LL Cool J released his seventh studio album Phenomenon.

On this day in 1997, LL Cool J released his seventh studio album Phenomenon on Def Jam.  The album was executively produced by Sean "Puffy" Combs and featured mostly in-house production from his team of producers The Hitmen. 

The album spawned a few top 100 hits and five singles.  The title track "Phenomenon," which peaked at #55 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #16 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart.  "4, 3, 2, 1," which reached #75 on the Hot 100 and #24 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart.  The song featured Canibus and is most notable for being the track to kickstart their beef.  The single "Father" hit #18 on the Billboard Hot 100, #12 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart and #1 on the Rap chart.  Other singles on the album were "Hot Hot Hot" and "Candy." 

Phenomenon reached #7 on the Billboard 200 and #4 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart.  It was certified platinum.

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Also on this day...

1997 - Ma$e released the hit single "Feel So Good" on Bad Boy.

1997 - Gravediggaz released their second studio album The Pick, the Sickle, and the Shovel on Gee Street.