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's second album, ''

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, with the group serving as co-producers, "What I'm After" was a minor hit on the rap charts, peaking at 32 on the chart. The song samples

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's " Pump Me Up" and fellow New Jersey native Redman's " Tonight's da Night". The promotional music video was directed by

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, her second Lords of the Underground video after "

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", and featured a cameo appearance by Redman.

Single track listing

A-Side

#"What I'm After" (Rumble Mix)- 4:19 #"What I'm After" (TV Mix)- 4:19 #"What I'm After" (Accapella)- 4:04

B-Side

#"What I'm After" (Extended DJ Mix)- 5:55 #"What I'm After" (Instrumental)- 4:19 #"What I'm After" (Beat Box Bonus Beats)- 2:21

Charts

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