In a Major Way

In a Major Way is the second studio album by American rapper E-40, released March 14, 1995 on Jive and Sick Wid It Records. It peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and at number 13 on the Billboard 200,[3] selling 70,000 copies in its first week.[4] The album is certified Platinum by the RIAA.[5]

In a Major Way
Studio album by
E-40
ReleasedMarch 14, 1995
Recorded1994–1995
GenreWest Coast hip hop, Gangsta rap, Mobb music
Length58:47
LabelJive Records, Sick Wid It
ProducerE-40 (exec.), Funk Daddy, Kevin Gardner, Mike Mosley, Redwine, Eugenius, Sam Bostic, Samuel Stevens, Studio Ton
E-40 chronology
Federal
(1993)		 In a Major Way
(1995)		 Tha Hall of Game
(1996)
Singles from In a Major Way
  1. "1-Luv"
    Released: February 25, 1995
  2. "Dusted 'n' Disgusted"
    Released: March 14, 1995
  3. "Sprinkle Me"
    Released: May 20, 1995
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
The Source[2]

The album features production by Funk Daddy, Kevin Gardner, Mike Mosley, Eugenius, Sam Bostic and Studio Ton. It also features guest performances by fellow members of The Click: B-Legit and Suga-T, as well as 2Pac, Mac Shawn, Spice 1, Celly Cel, Mac Mall, and his son Droop-E (credited as Lil E).

Music Videos

Three music videos were produced to promote the album, including "Dusted 'n' Disgusted", which features rap verses from E-40 with Spice 1, Mac Mall and Celly Cel. The chorus features vocals from Levitti and Suga-T. Celly Cel's verse replaces 2Pac's in the video version of the song as 2Pac was in jail at the time of filming. Richie Rich makes a cameo appearance and says a few words in the early part of the video and is seen wearing a T-shirt that clearly reads: "Free 2Pac". B-Legit, D-Shot, JT The Bigga Figga, Captain Save 'Em and Funk Mobb also make cameo appearances in the video.

Along with singles, music videos were also produced for the songs: "Sprinkle Me", featuring Suga-T, and "1-Luv", featuring Levitti.

Track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Intro"1:44
2."Chip in da Phone"0:14
3."Da Bumble"4:11
4."Sideways" (featuring B-Legit & Mac Shawn)4:25
5."Spittin'"4:41
6."Sprinkle Me" (featuring Suga-T)4:10
7."Outta Bounds"0:41
8."Dusted 'n' Disgusted" (featuring 2Pac, Spice 1 & Mac Mall)4:30
9."1-Luv" (featuring Levitti)5:08
10."Smoke 'n Drank"4:17
11."Dey Ain't No"4:31
12."Fed" (featuring Suga-T)5:12
13."H.I. Double L." (featuring Celly Cel & B-Legit)4:43
14."Bootsee"4:16
15."It's All Bad" (featuring Lil E)3:28
16."Outro"2:26

Charts
Chart (1995) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[6] 13
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[7] 2
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References
  1. Jason Birchmeier. "In a Major Way - E-40 - Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
  2. "Tower.com: In A Major Way (CD) by E-40 (Artist) Music: CD". Archived from the original on 3 October 2008. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
  3. ((( In a Major Way > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums ))). All Media Guide, LLC. Retrieved on 2010-01-07.
  4. "E-40 DEBUTS 'IN A MAJOR WAY' - Free Online Library". Thefreelibrary.com. 1995-03-22. Retrieved 2012-02-24.
  5. "Aerosmith's 'Toys' Notches 8x Platinum". Billboard. 10 June 2002. Retrieved 2016-12-02. West Coast rapper E-40 (real name: Earl Stevens) picked up a platinum award for his sophomore 1995 Sick Wid'It/Jive album, "In a Major Way."
  6. "E-40 Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
  7. "E-40 Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 23, 2014.


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