"React" is the lead single from

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's fifth studio album of the same name. The song was produced by

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and featured Sermon's fellow

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member Redman. The song appears on the

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to the 2003 film, ''

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'', and in the 2003 video game, ''

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''. "React" became Sermon's second and last top-40 hit, reaching No. 36 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The song sampled the

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written song "Chandhi Ka Badan", which was performed by

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, on the song's hook. The translation of the sampled line is "If someone wants to commit suicide, so what can you do?" to which Sermon responds "Whatever she said, then I'm that". The use of the sample drew criticism from the Hindi-speaking community.

Track listing

#"React" (Radio Mix)- 3:45 #"React" (Instrumental)- 3:44 #"React" (Club Mix)- 3:45 #"React" (Instrumental)- 3:44

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

References

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