In a Major Way
Studio album by
E-40
ReleasedMarch 14, 1995
Recorded1994–1995
Genre
Length58:37
Label
Producer
  • E-40 (also exec.)
  • Funk Daddy
  • Kevin Gardner
  • Mike Mosley
  • Redwine
  • Sam Bostic
  • Studio Ton
E-40 chronology
Federal
(1993)		 In a Major Way
(1995)		 Tha Hall of Game
(1996)
Singles from In a Major Way
  1. "1-Luv"
    Released: February 25, 1995
  2. "Sprinkle Me"
    Released: May 20, 1995
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
laut.de[2]
The Source[3]

In a Major Way is the second studio album by American rapper E-40. It was released March 14, 1995, through Sick Wid' It/Jive Records. Production was handled by Studio Ton, Mike Mosley, Sam Bostic, Funk Daddy, Kevin Gardner, Redwine, and E-40 himself, who also served as executive producer. It features guest appearances from Levitti, 2Pac, Celly Cel, Mac Mall, Mac Shawn and Spice 1, as well as fellow The Click groupmates B-Legit and Suga-T, and his son Droop-E.

The album peaked at number 13 on the Billboard 200 and number 2 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums in the United States. It was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America on June 3, 2002 for selling 1,000,000 copies in the US alone.

Dusted 'N' Disgusted

Three music videos were produced to promote the album, including a clean video remix version of "Dusted 'n' Disgusted", which features rap verses from E-40, Spice 1, Mac Mall and Celly Cel. The chorus features vocals from Levitti and Suga-T. Celly Cel's verse replaces 2Pac's in the video version of the song as 2Pac was in jail at the time of filming. Richie Rich makes a cameo appearance and says a few words in the early part of the song and is seen wearing a T-shirt that clearly reads: "Free 2Pac". 187 Fac, B-Legit, D-Shot, JT The Bigga Figga, Captain Save 'Em and Funk Mobb also make cameo appearances in the video. The video version of the song is only available on the single release and does not appear on the album.

Along with singles, music videos were also produced for the songs: "1-Luv", featuring Levitti, and "Sprinkle Me", featuring Suga-T.

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Intro"
  • Mike Mosley
  • Sam Bostic
1:44
2."Chip in da Phone"E. StevensE-400:14
3."Da Bumble"
  • E. Stevens
  • Mosley
  • Bostic
  • Mike Mosley
  • Sam Bostic
4:11
4."Sideways" (featuring B-Legit & Mac Shawn)
Funk Daddy4:25
5."Spittin'"
  • E. Stevens
  • Marvin Whitemon
Studio Ton4:41
6."Sprinkle Me" (featuring Suga-T)
  • Mike Mosley
  • Sam Bostic
4:10
7."Outta Bounds"E. StevensE-400:41
8."Dusted 'n' Disgusted" (featuring 2Pac, Spice 1, Mac Mall & Levitti)
  • Mike Mosley
  • Sam Bostic
4:30
9."1-Luv" (featuring Levitti)
  • E. Stevens
  • Lewis King
  • Whitemon
  • Darryl Cash
Studio Ton5:08
10."Smoke 'n Drank" (featuring Levitti)
  • E. Stevens
  • King
  • Kevin Gardner
  • Kevin Gardner
  • Redwine
  • Samuel Stephens (co.)
4:17
11."Dey Ain't No"
  • E. Stevens
  • Whitemon
Studio Ton4:31
12."Fed" (featuring Suga-T)
  • E. Stevens
  • Buren
  • Randy Muller
Funk Daddy5:12
13."H.I. Double L." (featuring Celly Cel & B-Legit)
Studio Ton4:43
14."Bootsee"
  • E. Stevens
  • Whitemon
Studio Ton4:16
15."It's All Bad" (featuring Lil E)
Funk Daddy3:28
16."Outro" (featuring B-Legit)
  • E. Stevens
  • Jones
  • Whitemon
Studio Ton2:26
Total length:58:37

Trivia

This was the first time E-40 would release an album on March 14 as 11 years later he released My Ghetto Report Card in 2006 also on March 14.

2Pac, who made a guest appearance on here also dropped his Me Against The World album on the same day while incarcerated at the time.

Charts

Certifications

Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[8] Platinum 1,000,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ↑ Birchmeier, Jason. "E-40 - In a Major Way Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
  2. ↑ Gölz, Yannik. "Die personifizierte Freude am Sprechgesang". laut.de (in German). Retrieved October 24, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Tower.com: In A Major Way (CD) by E-40 (Artist) Music: CD". Archived from the original on October 3, 2008. Retrieved November 25, 2014.
  4. ↑ "E-40 Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
  5. ↑ "E-40 Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
  6. ↑ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 1995". Billboard. Retrieved November 30, 2020.
  7. ↑ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1995". Billboard. Retrieved November 30, 2020.
  8. ↑ "American album certifications – E-40 – In A Major Way". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
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