React
Erick Sermon · 2002
49 min · 17 tracks · hip-hop
A vibrant blend of catchy hooks and engaging beats, underscored by Sermon's distinctive lyrical style and confident flow.
Top tracks — play these first
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React — The title track encapsulates the album's energetic vibe with its infectious chorus and showcases Sermon's ability to craft memorable hooks.
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Here I Iz — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its lively beat and assertive lyrics, establishing Sermon's confident presence right from the start.
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Don't Give Up — Closing the album on an uplifting note, this track combines powerful lyrics about perseverance with a soulful beat, highlighting Sermon's versatility.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends engaging hooks with solid production but lacks standout moments that elevate it significantly.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of skits interspersed between tracks, creating a narrative flow that connects the songs.
- Each track typically employs a strong hook and rhythmic beat, with Sermon's confident delivery driving the lyrical content.
- Several tracks incorporate guest features, adding variety to the vocal dynamics and expanding the thematic range of the album.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of party energy
- playful skits between tracks
- engaging hooks for sing-alongs
- upbeat vibes for social gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, immersive albums
- want introspective, slow moments
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 2002, Erick Sermon released 'React' as his third solo album, following his successful second album 'Double or Nothing' in 1995. At this point in his career, Sermon was solidifying his reputation as a key figure in hip-hop, both as a rapper and a producer, while also navigating the changing landscape of the genre in the early 2000s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pete Rock· J Dilla· De La Soul
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Don't Give Up
Sermon shifts from personal struggles to a broader message of resilience resonates with listeners seeking motivation.
This transition expands the song's impact beyond individual experience into a collective call for strength, enriching its emotional depth.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 0:39
- 2 Here I Iz 2:01
- 3 We Don’t Care 3:39
- 4 Party Right 2:59
- 5 React 3:37
- 6 Skit I 0:57
- 7 To tha Girlz 3:33
- 8 Love Iz 3:45
- 9 Go Wit Me 4:15
- 10 Skit II 1:22
- 11 Hold Up Dub 3:12
- 12 Tell Me 3:02
- 13 Skit III 1:01
- 14 S.O.D. 4:11
- 15 Hip Hop Radio 3:38
- 16 Skit IV (Khari) 0:53
- 17 Don't Give Up 6:10
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