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.

"React"
Single by Erick Sermon featuring Redman
from the album React
ReleasedDecember 9, 2002
Recorded2002
GenreHip hop
Length3:37
LabelJ
Songwriter(s)Erick Sermon, Reggie Noble
Producer(s)Just Blaze
Erick Sermon singles chronology
"I'm Hot"
(2001)		 "React"
(2002)		 "Love Iz"
(2003)

"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
  1. "React" (Radio Mix)- 3:45
  2. "React" (Instrumental)- 3:44
  3. "React" (Club Mix)- 3:45
  4. "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
Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks[3] 98

References
  1. "South Asians' Love-Hate Relationship with Hip-Hop's New Indian Beats". Village Voice. 2003-07-01.
  2. "UK Singles Chart - 11 Jan 2003". Retrieved 2013-01-06.
  3. "Billboard Year-End Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks - 2002". Retrieved 2011-07-25.
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