In a Major Way

In a Major Way is the second studio album by American rapper E-40, released March 14, 1995, on Jive and Sick Wid It Records. It peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and at number 13 on the Billboard 200,[3] selling 70,000 copies in its first week.[4] The album is certified Platinum by the RIAA.[5]

In a Major Way
Studio album by
E-40
ReleasedMarch 14, 1995
Recorded1994–1995
Genre
Length58:47
LabelJive Records, Sick Wid It
ProducerE-40 (exec.), Funk Daddy, Kevin Gardner, Mike Mosley, Redwine, Eugenius, Sam Bostic, Samuel Stevens, 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]
The Source[2]

The album features production by Funk Daddy, Kevin Gardner, Mike Mosley, Eugenius, Sam Bostic and Studio Ton. It also features guest performances by fellow members of The Click: B-Legit and Suga-T, as well as 2Pac, Mac Shawn, Spice 1, Celly Cel, Mac Mall, and his son Droop-E (credited as Lil E).

Music Videos

Three music videos were produced to promote the album, including "Dusted 'n' Disgusted", which features rap verses from E-40 with 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 video and is seen wearing a T-shirt that clearly reads: "Free 2Pac". B-Legit, D-Shot, JT The Bigga Figga, Captain Save 'Em and Funk Mobb also make cameo appearances in the video.

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

Track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Intro"1:44
2."Chip in da Phone"0:14
3."Da Bumble"4:11
4."Sideways" (featuring B-Legit & Mac Shawn)4:25
5."Spittin'"4:41
6."Sprinkle Me" (featuring Suga-T)4:10
7."Outta Bounds"0:41
8."Dusted 'n' Disgusted" (featuring 2Pac, Spice 1 & Mac Mall)4:30
9."1-Luv" (featuring Levitti)5:08
10."Smoke 'n Drank"4:17
11."Dey Ain't No"4:31
12."Fed" (featuring Suga-T)5:12
13."H.I. Double L." (featuring Celly Cel & B-Legit)4:43
14."Bootsee"4:16
15."It's All Bad" (featuring Lil E)3:28
16."Outro"2:26

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.

2 Pac, 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

References
  1. Jason Birchmeier. "In a Major Way - E-40 - Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
  2. "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.
  3. In a Major Way: Charts & Awards. All Media Guide, LLC. Retrieved on January 7, 2010.
  4. "E-40 DEBUTS 'IN A MAJOR WAY' - Free Online Library". Thefreelibrary.com. March 22, 1995. Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved February 24, 2012.
  5. "Aerosmith's 'Toys' Notches 8x Platinum". Billboard. June 10, 2002. Retrieved December 2, 2016. West Coast rapper E-40 (real name: Earl Stevens) picked up a platinum award for his sophomore 1995 Sick Wid'It/Jive album, "In a Major Way."
  6. "E-40 Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
  7. "E-40 Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
  8. "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 1995". Billboard. Retrieved November 30, 2020.
  9. "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1995". Billboard. Retrieved November 30, 2020.


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