The Sun Rises in the East
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| Studio album by Jeru the Damaja | |||||
| Released | May 24, 1994 | ||||
| Recorded | D&D Studios, New York, NY: 1993 | ||||
| Genre | Hip Hop | ||||
| Length | 39:33 | ||||
| Label | PayDay/FFRR/PolyGram Records 124 011 |
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| Producer | Kendrick Jeru Davis D.J. Premier |
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| Jeru the Damaja chronology | |||||
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The Sun Rises in the East is the first album released by hip hop artist Jeru the Damaja.
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[edit] Album information
The production on the album was handled by legendary hip hop producer DJ Premier. Some consider this album to be Premier's, and Jeru's best work.[1]
The album also features fellow Gang Starr Foundation member Afu-Ra. Jeru's trademark delivery and vocabulary can be found throughout the project. It is highly significant and is said to have helped revive East Coast hip hop along with other albums such as Wu-Tang Clan's Enter the Wu-Tang, Nas' Illmatic and Black Moon's Enta Da Stage.
An interesting sidenote, the album cover depicts the World Trade Center on fire only one year after the 1993 bombing of the North Tower.[1]
[edit] Reception
Professional reviews:
- The Source (8/94, p.86) - 4 Stars - Slammin' - "...the music both contrasts and compliments his disjointed flow and deep poetical lyricism."
- Melody Maker (8/13/94, p.33) - Bloody Essential - "...hypnotic and chilling as a blues party on Pluto...Another step forward for hip hop."
- NME (6/18/94, p.34) - 7 - Very Good - "Jeru is more original than most...there are delights aplenty here."
[edit] Track listing
| # | Title | Songwriters | Producer(s) | Performer (s) |
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| 1 | "Intro (Life)" | K.J. Davis, C. Martin | DJ Premier, Jeru the Damaja | *Interlude* |
| 2 | "D. Original" | K.J. Davis, C. Martin | DJ Premier, Jeru the Damaja | Jeru The Damaja |
| 3 | "Brooklyn Took It" | K.J. Davis, C. Martin | DJ Premier, Jeru the Damaja | Jeru The Damaja |
| 4 | "Perverted Monks In Tha House (Skit)" | K.J. Davis, C. Martin, A. Phillip, W. Garfield, C. Clay | DJ Premier, Jeru the Damaja | *Interlude* |
| 5 | "Mental Stamina" | K.J. Davis, C. Martin | DJ Premier, Jeru the Damaja | Afu-Ra, Jeru the Damaja |
| 6 | "Da Bichez" | *Uncredited* | DJ Premier, Jeru the Damaja | Jeru the Damaja |
| 7 | "You Can't Stop The Prophet" | K.J. Davis, C. Martin | DJ Premier, Jeru the Damaja | Jeru the Damaja |
| 8 | "Perverted Monks In Tha House (Theme)" | *Uncredited* | DJ Premier, Jeru the Damaja | *Interlude* |
| 9 | "Ain't The Devil Happy" | K.J. Davis, C. Martin | DJ Premier, Jeru the Damaja | Jeru the Damaja |
| 10 | "My Mind Spray" | K.J. Davis, C. Martin, B. James | DJ Premier, Jeru the Damaja | Jeru the Damaja |
| 11 | "Come Clean" | K.J. Davis, C. Martin, C. Parker, F. Scruggs, K. Jones, T. Taylor | DJ Premier, Jeru the Damaja | Jeru the Damaja |
| 12 | "Jungle Music" | *Uncredited* | DJ Premier, Jeru the Damaja | Jeru the Damaja |
| 13 | "Statik" | K.J. Davis, C. Martin | DJ Premier, Jeru the Damaja | Jeru the Damaja |
[edit] Samples
"Intro (Life)"
- "Cerecka" by Miroslav Vitous
"Brooklyn Took It"
- "Yes You May (Remix)" by Lord Finesse and Big L (vocals by Big L)
- "The Bridge Is Over" by Boogie Down Productions (Vocals by KRS-One)
"Mental Stamina"
- "Sesitize" by Roy Ayers
"Da Bitchez"
- "All Night Long" by Mary Jane Girls
- "Whispering Pines" by The Crusaders
- "Lyin' Ass Bitch" by Fishbone
- "A Bitch Iz A Bitch" by N.W.A
"You Can't Stop the Prophet"
- "Yes, I'm Singing" by Lee Oskar
- "Chain Reaction" by The Crusaders
- "Ode To Billy Joe" by Lou Donaldson
- "Django" by Modern Jazz Quartet
- "The Show" by Doug E. Fresh
"Ain't the Devil Happy"
- "Tearz" by Wu-Tang Clan (Vocals by The RZA)
- "Our Road" by Lee Oskar
- "Bouncy Lady" by Pleasure
- "What Am I Smoking?" by Redd Foxx
"My Mind Spray"
- "Nautilus" by Bob James
- "Crab Apple" by Idris Muhammad
"Come Clean"
- "Kool Is Back" by Funk Inc.
- "Infinity" by Shelly Manne
- "Throw Ya Gunz" by Onyx (Vocals by Son Seez)
- "Ike's Mood I/You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" by Isaac Hayes
"Jungle Music"
- "Straight Out The Jungle" by Jungle Brothers (Vocals by Mike G)
"Statik"
- "You'll Like It Too" by Funkadelic
[edit] Album singles
| Single cover | Single information |
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"Come Clean"
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"D. Original"
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"You Can't Stop The Prophet"
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[edit] Album Chart Positions
| Year | Album | Chart positions | ||
| Billboard 200 | Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums | |||
| 1994 | The Sun Rises In The East | #36 | #5 | |
[edit] Singles Chart Positions
| Year | Song | Chart positions | |||
| Billboard Hot 100 | Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | Hot Rap Singles | Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales | ||
| 1993 | Come Clean | #88 | #53 | #10 | #6 |
| 1994 | D. Original | - | #74 | #22 | #6 |
| 1994 | You Can't Stop The Prophet | - | - | #45 | #19 |
[edit] References
- ^ a b The Sun Rises in the East at CDUniverse.com. Retrieved on December 20, 2006.
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