The Introduction of Marcus Cooper

The Introduction of Marcus Cooper
Studio album by Pleasure P
Released June 9, 2009 (2009-06-09)
Recorded 2007–2009
Genre R&B
Length 45:36
Label Atlantic, Swagga Ent.
Producer Marcus "Pleasure P" Cooper (exec.), Craig Kallman (exec.), Bryant McKinnie (co-exec.), Adonis, Rico Love, E, Earl Hood, Don Vito, Tank, D-Town, 1852 Productions, Jack Rabbit Slim, Rudy, Static Major, The Movement, Co-Stars
Pleasure P chronology
The Introduction of Marcus Cooper
(2009)		 Pleasure Principle
(2012)
Singles from The Introduction of Marcus Cooper
  1. "Did You Wrong"
    Released: June 16, 2008 (2008-06-16)
  2. "Boyfriend #2"
    Released: December 2, 2008 (2008-12-02)
  3. "Under"
    Released: June 1, 2009 (2009-06-01)
Professional ratings
Review scores
Source Rating
Allmusic [1]
DjBooth [2]

The Introduction of Marcus Cooper is the debut studio album by American recording artist and former Pretty Ricky vocalist Pleasure P, released through Atlantic Records and Swagga Entertaiment from June 9, 2009.[3] The title refers to the singer's birth name.[4]

The album peaked at number ten on the US Billboard 200 and number two on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts with 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 Prod. By Length
1. "I'm a Beast" (featuring Yung Joc) Adonis 4:04
2. "Boyfriend #2"   Rico Love, EHood & E2 3:38
3. "Tender Roni (Handcuffin)"   Don Vito & Rico Love 4:12
4. "Under"   Tank 3:51
5. "Let Me"   D-Town & Rico Love 3:31
6. "Gotta Have You"   Tank 2:50
7. "Did You Wrong"   1852 Productions 4:19
8. "Your Love"   Jack Rabbit Slim & Rico Love 3:30
9. "Fire Lovin"   Rudy & Static Major 4:10
10. "Birthday Suit"   The Movement 4:10
11. "Illusion"   Rudy & Static Major 3:22
12. "Dream in the Air"   Co-Stars 3:50

References

  1. ^ Allmusic review
  2. ^ DjBooth review
  3. ^ http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-introduction-marcus-cooper/id318170478
  4. ^ "24Hour Behind the Scenes: Pleasure P In The Studio Working On New Album", Xperience J, 24hourhiphop.com, April 18, 2009.
  5. ^ Chart peaks at Allmusic
  6. ^ http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.9318/title.hip-hop-album-sales-the-week-ending-6-14-2009

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