The Introduction of Marcus Cooper

The Introduction of Marcus Cooper
Studio album by Pleasure P
Released June 9, 2009
Recorded 2007–09
Genre R&B
Length 45:36
Label Swagga, Atlantic
Producer Marcus "Pleasure P" Cooper (exec.), Craig Kallman (exec.), Bryant McKinnie (co-exec.), Adonis, Rico Love, B. Richardson, 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)		 TBA
(2015)
Singles from The Introduction of Marcus Cooper
  1. "Did You Wrong"
    Released: June 16, 2008
  2. "Boyfriend #2"
    Released: December 2, 2008
  3. "Under"
    Released: June 1, 2009
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; it was released on June 9, 2009, by Swagga Entertainment and Atlantic Records.[3] The title refers to the singer's birth name.[4]

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. TitleWriter(s)Producer(s) Length
1. "I'm a Beast" (featuring Yung Joc)A. Shropshire, Jasiel Robinson, Cris Valentine, Marcus CooperAdonis 4:04
2. "Boyfriend #2"  R. Zamor, Richard Butler Jr., E. Goundy II, B. Richardson, E. HoodRico Love, EHood & E2 3:38
3. "Tender Roni (Handcuffin)"  Richard Butler, Jr., R. Richard, M. CooperDon Vito & Rico Love 4:12
4. "Under"  Durrell Babbs, A. Dixen, L. Bereal R. New, J. Franklin, T. Jones, B. Richardson, K. Stephens, Marcus CooperTank 3:51
5. "Let Me"  Rico Love, D. Nesmith, Marcus CooperD-Town & Rico Love 3:31
6. "Gotta Have You"  Durrell Babbs, L. Bereal, Marcus CooperTank 2:50
7. "Did You Wrong"  R. Zamor1852 Productions 4:19
8. "Your Love"  R. Love, D. Eden, R. Romulus, J. Jacob, M. Cooper, J. Harris, T. LewisJack Rabbit Slim & Rico Love 3:30
9. "Fire Lovin"  Sean Garrett, R. Sandapa, M. CooperRudy & Static Major 4:10
10. "Birthday Suit"  J. Bunton, C. Cole, B. Richardson, Marcus CooperThe Movement 4:10
11. "Illusion"  Sean Garrett, R. Sandapa, Marcus CooperRudy & Static Major 3:22
12. "Dream in the Air"  L. Bereal, B. Richardson, C. Burwell, N. Dinkins Jr, V. Colapietrio, Marcus CooperCo-Stars 3:50

Chart positions

Chart (2009) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[7] 10
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[8] 2

References

  1. ↑ Allmusic review
  2. ↑ DjBooth review
  3. ↑ https://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
  7. ↑ "Pleasure P Album & Song Chart History" Billboard 200 for Pleasure P.
  8. ↑ "Pleasure P Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums for Pleasure P.

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