The Sun Rises in the East is the first album released by hip hop artist Jeru the Damaja.

Album information

The album also features fellow Gang Starr Foundation member Afu-Ra. Jeru's trademark delivery and vocabulary can be found throughout the project. It is highly significant and is said to have helped revive East Coast hip hop along with other albums such as Wu-Tang Clan's Enter the Wu-Tang, Nas' Illmatic and Black Moon's Enta Da Stage.

An interesting sidenote, the album cover depicts the World Trade Center on fire only one year after the 1993 bombing of the North Tower.

Reception

• The Source (8/94, p.86) - 4 Stars - Slammin' - "...the music both contrasts and complements his disjointed flow and deep poetical lyricism."
• Melody Maker (8/13/94, p.33) - Bloody Essential - "...hypnotic and chilling as a blues party on Pluto...Another step forward for hip hop."
• NME (6/18/94, p.34) - 7 - Very Good - "Jeru is more original than most...there are delights aplenty here."

Track listing

Samples

• "Cerecka" by Miroslav Vitous

"Brooklyn Took It"

• "Yes You May (Remix)" by Lord Finesse and Big L (vocals by Big L)
• "The Bridge Is Over" by Boogie Down Productions (Vocals by KRS-One)

"Mental Stamina"

• "Sesitize" by Roy Ayers

"Da Bitchez"

• "All Night Long" by Mary Jane Girls
• "Whispering Pines" by The Crusaders
• "Lyin' Ass Bitch" by Fishbone
• "A Bitch Iz A Bitch" by N.W.A

"You Can't Stop the Prophet"

• "Yes, I'm Singing" by Lee Oskar
• "Chain Reaction" by The Crusaders
• "Ode To Billy Joe" by Lou Donaldson
• "Django" by Modern Jazz Quartet
• "The Show" by Doug E. Fresh

"Ain't the Devil Happy"

• "Tearz" by Wu-Tang Clan (Vocals by The RZA)
• "Our Road" by Lee Oskar
• "Bouncy Lady" by Pleasure
• "What Am I Smoking?" by Redd Foxx

"My Mind Spray"

• "Nautilus" by Bob James
• "Crab Apple" by Idris Muhammad

"Come Clean"

• "Kool Is Back" by Funk, Inc.
• "Infinity" by Shelly Manne
• "Throw Ya Gunz" by Onyx (Vocals by Sonsee)
• "Ike's Mood I/You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" by Isaac Hayes

"Jungle Music"

• "Straight Out The Jungle" by Jungle Brothers (Vocals by Mike G)

"Statik"

• "You'll Like It Too" by Funkadelic

Album singles

Album Chart Positions

Singles Chart Positions

References