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Instructions

Jermaine Dupri · 2001

53 min · 20 tracks · contemporary R&B · hip-hop

A vibrant blend of contemporary R&B and hip-hop, filled with catchy hooks and sharp lyrical wit.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic flow with engaging interludes
  • catchy hooks for sing-alongs
  • vibrant energy for social gatherings
  • wave-like pacing keeps interest

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of immediate gratification
  • prefer standalone tracks only

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on October 30, 2001, 'Instructions' marked Jermaine Dupri's first full-length album after his successful production work for artists like Mariah Carey and Usher. At this point in his career, he was transitioning from a celebrated producer to a solo artist, showcasing his personal artistry while maintaining his signature sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Timbaland· Missy Elliott· Usher

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 LP (intro) 0:25
  • 2 Welcome to Atlanta 3:20
  • 3 Money, Hoes & Power 4:31
  • 4 The Dream (interlude) 0:49
  • 5 Get Some 2:28
  • 6 Hate (interlude) 1:06
  • 7 Hate Blood 3:54
  • 8 Ballin' Out of Control 3:08
  • 9 Superfly 3:11
  • 10 Instructions (interlude) 0:38
  • 11 Rules of the Game 3:36
  • 12 Prada Bag (interlude) 0:15
  • 13 Whatever 4:18
  • 14 Let's Talk About It 5:22
  • 15 Yours & Mine 3:24
  • 16 Jazzy Hoe's, Part 2 4:47
  • 17 Hot Mamma (interlude) 0:14
  • 18 You Bring the Freak Out of Me 3:04
  • 19 The Morning After 0:24
  • 20 Rock With Me 4:30

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