React (Erick Sermon song)

"React"
Single by Erick Sermon featuring Redman
from the album React
Released	December 9, 2002
Format	12", CD
Recorded	2002
Genre	Hip hop
Length	3:37
Label	J
Writer(s)	Erick Sermon, Reggie Noble
Producer(s)	Just Blaze
Erick Sermon chronology
"I'm Hot" (2001) "React" (2002) "Love Iz" (2003)

"React" is the lead single from Erick Sermon's fifth studio album, React. The song was produced by Just Blaze and featured Sermon's fellow Def Squad member Redman. The song also appears on the soundtrack to the 2003 film, Honey.

"React" became Sermon's second top-40 hit, reaching No. 36 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song sampled the Sahir Ludhianvi written song "Chandhi Ka Badan", which was performed by Meena Kapoor, on the song's hook. The translation of the sampled line is "If someone wants to commit suicide, so what can you do?" to which Sermon responds "Whatever she said, then I'm that". The use of the sample drew criticism from the Hindi-speaking community.^[1]

Track listing

1. "React" (Radio Mix)- 3:45
2. "React" (Instrumental)- 3:44
3. "React" (Club Mix)- 3:45
4. "React" (Instrumental)- 3:44

Charts

Peak Positions

Chart (2002–2003)	Peak position
Billboard Hot 100	36
Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks	12
Billboard Hot Rap Singles	8
Billboard Rhythmic Top 40	28
UK Singles Chart[2]	14

Year-End charts

End of year chart (2002)	Position
Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks[3]	98

References

1. "South Asians' Love-Hate Relationship with Hip-Hop's New Indian Beats". Village Voice. 2003-07-01.
2. "UK Singles Chart - 11 Jan 2003". Retrieved 2013-01-06.
3. "Billboard Year-End Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks - 2002". Retrieved 2011-07-25.

External links

• Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics