"Phenomenon" is the a song by American rapper LL Cool J, released as the lead single from his seventh studio album, Phenomenon (1997). It samples the Creative Source cover of "Who Is He (And What Is He to You)?" by Bill Withers. Released in September 1997, "Phenomenon" peaked at number 55 on the US Billboard Hot 100, reached number nine on the UK Singles Chart, and charted within the top 20 in the Netherlands and New Zealand.
Track listings US 12-inch single A1. "Phenomenon" (radio edit) A2. "Phenomenon" (LP version) A3. "Phenomenon" (instrumental) B1. "Hot Hot Hot" (radio edit) B2. "Hot Hot Hot" (LP version) B3. "Hot Hot Hot" (instrumental)
UK and European CD single "Phenomenon" (radio edit) – 3:06 "Wanna Get Paid" (featuring the Lost Boyz) – 4:10 "Mama Said Knock You Out" – 4:48 "Phenomenon" (LP version) – 4:12
Australasian CD single "Phenomenon" (radio edit) – 3:06 "Phenomenon" (LP version) – 4:12 "Phenomenon" (instrumental) – 4:12 "Phenomenon" (TV) – 4:03
Charts
Weekly charts +Chart (1997–1998)Peakposition Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)42Iceland (Íslenski Listinn Topp 40)25
Year-end charts +Chart (1997)Position Canada Dance/Urban (RPM)41UK Singles (OCC)198UK Urban (Music Week)31US Rhythmic Top 40 (Billboard)92
References