Internal Affairs (Pharoahe Monch album)

Internal Affairs
Studio album by
Pharoahe Monch
ReleasedOctober 19, 1999 (1999-10-19)
Recorded1998−1999
GenreHip hop
Length53:22
Label
Producer
Pharoahe Monch chronology
Internal Affairs
(1999) 		Desire
(2007)
Singles from Internal Affairs
  1. "Simon Says"
    Released: August 17, 1999
  2. "Right Here (Remix)"
    Released: 2000
  3. "The Light"
    Released: 2000
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
RapReviews9/10[2]
Rolling Stone[3]
The Source[4]

Internal Affairs is the solo debut from former Organized Konfusion member Pharoahe Monch, released on October 19, 1999,[5] by Rawkus Records and Priority Records. Monch creates a harder sound than heard on the previous Organized Konfusion records. The album spawned the Hot 100 hit "Simon Says".

The album is out of print because of Pharoahe Monch's refusal to record for the Geffen Records label after Universal Music Group acquired Rawkus Records from Priority.[6] Rawkus, as well as its then-parent label MCA Records, were later folded by the Universal Music Group into Geffen Records.

To commemorate the album's 20th anniversary, it was reissued on October 19, 2019, becoming available digitally and on streaming services for the first time.[7] A limited edition vinyl release was also released on June 5, 2020.

  1. ^ Huey, Steve. Internal Affairs at AllMusic
  2. ^ Juon, Steve 'Flash' (January 16, 2001). "Pharoahe Monch's "Internal Affairs"". RapReviews. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
  3. ^ Touré (December 9, 1999). "Recordings: Pharoahe Monch – Internal Affairs". Rolling Stone. No. 827. p. 80. Archived from the original on October 19, 2008. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
  4. ^ Hinds, Selwyn Seyfu (December 1999). "Record Report: Pharoahe Monch – Internal Affairs". The Source. No. 123. New York. pp. 237–238.
  5. ^ Gill, John (October 15, 1999). "Pharoahe Monch Taps Busta Rhymes To Direct Video". MTV. Archived from the original on May 11, 2024. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
  6. ^ Mugan, Chris (November 26, 2007). "Pharoahe Monch: A rapper on the rise". The Independent. London, England: Independent Print Ltd. Retrieved July 27, 2012.
  7. ^ Findlay, Mitch (October 1, 2019). "Pharoahe Monch's "Internal Affairs" To Finally Hit Streaming Services". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved March 30, 2020.