The Introduction of Marcus Cooper
The Introduction of Marcus Cooper is the debut studio album by American recording artist and former Pretty Ricky vocalist Pleasure P; it was released on June 9, 2009, by Swagga Entertainment, Bluestar Entertainment and Atlantic Records.[3] The title refers to the singer's birth name.[4]
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| Released | June 9, 2009 | |||
| Recorded | 2007–09 | |||
| Genre | R&B | |||
| Length | 45:36 | |||
| Label | Swagga, Bluestar, Atlantic | |||
| Producer | Marcus "Pleasure P" Cooper (exec.), Craig Kallman (exec.), Bryant McKinnie (co-exec.), Adonis, Rico Love, Jim Jonsin, B. Richardson, E, Earl Hood, Bigg D, Don Vito, Tank, D-Town, 1852 Productions, Jack Rabbit Slim, Rudy, Static Major, The Movement, Co-Stars | |||
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The album peaked at number 10 on the US Billboard 200 and number 2 on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts, selling 19,000 copies in its first week. As of January 2011, the album has sold over 150,000 copies nationwide.[5][6] The album was nominated for Best Contemporary R&B Album in the 52nd annual Grammy Awards, and the song "Under" was nominated for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance and Best R&B Song.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "I'm a Beast" (featuring Yung Joc) | Adonis Shropshire, Jasiel Robinson, Marcus Cooper | Adonis | 4:04 |
| 2. | "Boyfriend #2" | Rex Zamor, Richard Butler Jr., E. Goundy II, D. Baker, J. Scheffer, B. Richardson, E. Hood | Jim Jonsin, Bigg D, Rico Love, EHood & E2 | 3:38 |
| 3. | "Tender Roni (Handcuffin)" | Richard Butler, Jr., R. Richard, M. Cooper | Don Vito & Rico Love | 4:12 |
| 4. | "Under" | Durrell Babbs, A. Dixen, L. Bereal R. New, J. Franklin, T. Jones, B. Richardson, K. Stephens, Marcus Cooper | Tank | 3:51 |
| 5. | "Let Me" | Rico Love, D. Baker, Marcus Cooper | Bigg D, Rico Love | 3:31 |
| 6. | "Gotta Have You" | Durrell Babbs, L. Bereal, Marcus Cooper | Tank | 2:50 |
| 7. | "Did You Wrong" | R. Zamor | 1852 Productions | 4:19 |
| 8. | "Your Love" | R. Love, D. Eden, R. Romulus, J. Jacob, M. Cooper, J. Harris, D. Baker, T. Lewis | Jim Jonsin, Bigg D, Rico Love | 3:30 |
| 9. | "Fire Lovin" | Stephen Garrett, R. Sandapa, M. Cooper | Rudy & Static Major | 4:10 |
| 10. | "Birthday Suit" | J. Bunton, C. Cole, B. Richardson, Marcus Cooper | The Movement | 4:10 |
| 11. | "Illusion" | Stephen Garrett, R. Sandapa, Marcus Cooper | Rudy & Static Major | 3:22 |
| 12. | "Dream in the Air" | L. Bereal, B. Richardson, C. Burwell, N. Dinkins Jr, V. Colapietrio, Marcus Cooper | Co-Stars | 3:50 |
Chart positions
| Chart (2009) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard 200[7] | 10 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[8] | 2 |
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References
- Allmusic review
- DjBooth review
- https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-introduction-marcus-cooper/id318170478
- "24Hour Behind the Scenes: Pleasure P In The Studio Working On New Album", Xperience J, 24hourhiphop.com, April 18, 2009.
- Chart peaks at Allmusic
- http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.9318/title.hip-hop-album-sales-the-week-ending-6-14-2009
- "Pleasure P Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard.
- "Pleasure P Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard.
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