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'Wife In Law' contains re-sung elements from ' A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do)', written and performed by Ray Parker Jr.'Break Ya Neck' contains replayed elements from ' Give It Away', written by Flea, John Frusciante, Anthony Kiedis, and Chad Smith.' Scenario', written by James Jackson, Trevor Smith, Bryan Higgins, Kamaal Farreed, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, and Malik Taylor.' Rapper's Delight', written by Bernard Edwards and Nile Rodgers.' Easy Come, Easy Go', written by Sandy Linzer and Denny Randell.' Shake Ya Ass', written by Michael Tyler, Pharrell Williams, and Chad Hugo.'Pass the Courvoisier' contains re-sung elements from:.'Betta Stay Up in Your House' contains elements from 'Eddie You Should Know Better', written and performed by Curtis Mayfield.'Shut 'Em Down' contains elements from ' Shut 'Em Down (Pete Rock Remix)', written by Hank Shocklee, Carlton Riddenhour, and Gary Rinaldo, performed by Public Enemy.'As I Come Back' contains replayed elements from ' Scenario (Remix)' by A Tribe Called Quest featuring Leaders of the New School.It later sold 1 million domestic copies and certified Platinum by RIAA. The album debuted at number 7 on the Billboard 200 with first-week sales of 185,000 copies. It was included at the end of the album on some later pressings (on which 'Ass On Your Shoulders' was removed due to playing time restrictions).

The fourth single from the album, 'Pass the Courvoisier Part II', peaked at number eleven on the Billboard Hot 100. The album was released on November 27, 2001, by Flipmode Records and J Records. Other stand out cuts include 'So Hardcore' and 'One' which is a great collaboration with Erykah Badu.Genesis is the fifth studio album by American rapper Busta Rhymes. Songs like 'Turn UP' the Flipmode assisted 'We Could Take it Outside' and 'Rhymes Galore' showcase Busta at his best rapid fire delivery over hard pounding beats. Critics and fans alike applauded this release for it's depth and well-crafted songs which made it platinum at the time of it's release. The albums second single 'Dangerous' continued to push Busta creatively and was accompanied with a stellar video gained him major air play on BET and MTV. The single was an immediate smash and was followed by an equally amazing album.

With a lead single that countered that statement 'Put Your Hands Where MY Eyes Can See' he proved he is more than just a one act man. By the time Busta Rhymes hit with his second solo album, 'When Disaster Strikes', he was already cemented as one of the most powerful voices in the rap game.

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