Double or Nothing (Erick Sermon album)

Double or Nothing
Studio album by
Erick Sermon
ReleasedNovember 7, 1995
Recorded1994–1995
GenreEast Coast hip hop
Length47:13
LabelRush Associated Labels
Producer
Erick Sermon chronology
No Pressure
(1993) 		Double or Nothing
(1995) 		Insomnia
(1996)
Singles from Double or Nothing
  1. "Bomdigi"
    Released: October 17, 1995
  2. "Welcome"
    Released: January 23, 1996
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Entertainment WeeklyB−[2]
Muzik[3]
RapReviews8/10[4]

Double or Nothing is the second solo studio album by the American rapper and record producer Erick Sermon. It was released on November 7, 1995, via Rush Associated Labels. The album was produced by Sermon, Redman, Rockwilder, Rod 'KP' Kirkpatrick, and Ty Fyffe. It features contributions from Keith Murray, Redman, Jazze Pha, Passion, and Roz. Double or Nothing spawned two singles: "Bomdigi" and "Welcome".

The album peaked at No. 35 on the Billboard 200 and at No. 6 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart in the United States.

The songs "Tell 'Em," "Boy Meets World" and "Focus" are not included on the Spotify edition.

Track listing

No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."Intro" (Skit)Erick Sermon1:01
2."Bomdigi"
3:34
3."Freak Out" (featuring Redman)
  • Rod 'KP' Kirkpatrick
  • Erick Sermon (co.)
3:07
4."In the Heat"
  • Erick Sermon
  • Sugarless (co.)
2:09
5."Tell 'Em" (featuring Roz & Keith Murray)
  • Erick Sermon
  • Rod 'KP' Kirkpatrick (co.)
2:35
6."In the Studio" (Skit)Erick Sermon1:01
7."Boy Meets World"
3:16
8."Welcome" (featuring Keith Murray)
  • Rockwilder
  • Erick Sermon (co.)
3:56
9."Live in the Backyard" (Skit)Erick Sermon2:21
10."Set It Off" (featuring Keith Murray)Erick Sermon3:34
11."Focus"Erick Sermon3:53
12."Move On" (featuring Redman and Passion)
  • Erick Sermon
  • Sugarless (co.)
3:56
13."Smooth Thought" (Skit)Erick Sermon0:31
14."Do Your Thing"
3:35
15."Man Above"Erick Sermon4:01
16."The Message" (Skit)Erick Sermon0:49
17."Open Fire" (featuring Redman and Keith Murray)Erick Sermon3:54
Total length:47:13

Personnel

  • Erick Sermon – main artist, producer (tracks: 1-2, 4-6, 9-13, 16-17), co-producer (tracks: 3, 7, 8, 14), executive producer
  • Reginald Noble – featured artist (tracks: 3, 12, 17), producer (tracks: 14, 15)
  • Keith Omar Murray – featured artist (tracks: 5, 8, 10, 17)
  • Roslyn "Roz" Noble – featured artist (track 5)
  • Passion Johnson – featured artist (track 12)
  • Crystal Gamble – vocals (track 2)
  • Dana Stinson – vocals (track 7), producer (tracks: 7, 8)
  • Aaron Hall – vocals (track 8)
  • Phalon Anton Alexander – vocals (tracks: 9, 15)
  • Tyrone Fyffe – vocals (track 12), co-producer (tracks: 2, 4, 12)
  • Rod 'KP' Kirkpatrick – producer (track 3), co-producer (track 5)
  • Troy Hightower – engineering

Chart history

Chart (1995) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[5] 35
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[6] 6

References

  1. ^ Gizzi, Dan. "Double or Nothing - Erick Sermon | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved April 4, 2019.
  2. ^ Ehrlich, Dimitri (December 15, 1995). "Double or Nothing". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved April 4, 2019.
  3. ^ Ashon, Will (December 1995). "Erick Sermon: Double Or Nothing" (PDF). Muzik. No. 7. p. 96. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 April 2022. Retrieved 14 July 2022.
  4. ^ T., Pete (April 6, 2010). "Erick Sermon :: Double or Nothing :: Def Jam Records". www.rapreviews.com. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
  5. ^ "Erick Sermon Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved April 4, 2019.
  6. ^ "Erick Sermon Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved April 4, 2019.