The Introduction of Marcus Cooper

The Introduction of Marcus Cooper is the debut solo studio album by American recording artist and former Pretty Ricky vocalist Pleasure P. It was released on June 9, 2009, through Atlantic Records. Production was handled by Rico Love, Rudy Sandapa, Static Major, Tank, 1852 Productions, Adonis, D-Town, Don Vito, Jack Rabbit Slim, The Co-Stars and The Movement. It features guest appearance from Yung Joc. The album reached number 10 on the US Billboard 200 and number 2 on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts, selling 39,000 copies in its first week. It was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary R&B Album at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards, but lost to Beyoncé's I Am... Sasha Fierce.

The Introduction of Marcus Cooper
Studio album by
Pleasure P
ReleasedJune 9, 2009 (2009-06-09)
Recorded2007–09
GenreR&B
Length45:36
LabelAtlantic
Producer
Pleasure P chronology
Late Night Special
(2007)		 The Introduction of Marcus Cooper
(2009)
Singles from The Introduction of Marcus Cooper
  1. "Did You Wrong"
    Released: June 16, 2008
  2. "Boyfriend #2"
    Released: October 7, 2008
  3. "Under"
    Released: June 1, 2009
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]

The album produced three successful singles—"Did You Wrong", "Boyfriend #2" and "Under"—which all made it to the US Billboard Hot 100, landing at No. 90, 42 and 78, respectively. The song "Under" was nominated for Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance and Grammy Award for Best R&B Song, but lost to Maxwell's "Pretty Wings" and Beyoncé's "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" in the respective categories.

The title refers to the singer's birth name.

Track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."I'm a Beast" (featuring Yung Joc)
Adonis4:04
2."Boyfriend #2"
3:38
3."Tender Roni (Handcuffin)"
4:12
4."Under"
Tank3:51
5."Let Me"
  • Cooper
  • Butler Jr.
  • Dwayne Sirvestor
  • Rico Love
  • D-Town
3:31
6."Gotta Have You"
  • Cooper
  • Babbs
  • Bereal
Tank2:50
7."Did You Wrong"Zamor1852 Productions4:19
8."Your Love"
  • Rico Love
  • Jack Rabbit Slim
3:30
9."Fire Lovin"
4:10
10."Birthday Suit"
  • Cooper
  • James Bunton
  • Corron Cole
The Movement4:10
11."Illusion"
  • Cooper
  • Garrett
  • Sandapa
  • Static Major
  • Rudy
3:22
12."Dream in the Air"
  • Cooper
  • Neely Dinkins
  • Vito Colapietro
  • Bereal
  • Les Burwell
Co-Stars3:50
Total length:45:36

Charts
Chart performance for The Introduction of Marcus Cooper
Chart (2009) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[2] 10
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[3] 2

References
  1. Kellman, Andy. "Pleasure P - The Introduction of Marcus Cooper Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  2. "Pleasure P Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  3. "Pleasure P Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
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