"What I'm After" is the second single released from the Lords of the Underground's second album, Keepers of the Funk. Produced by K-Def, 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 Trouble Funk's "Pump Me Up" and fellow New Jersey native Redman's "Tonight's da Night". The promotional music video was directed by Diane Martel, her second Lords of the Underground video after "Chief Rocka", and featured a cameo appearance by Redman.
| "What I'm After" | ||||
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| Single by Lords of the Underground | ||||
| from the album Keepers of the Funk | ||||
| Released | February 21, 1995 | |||
| Recorded | 1994 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 4:19 | |||
| Label | Pendulum/Capitol | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Lords of the Underground | |||
| Producer(s) | K-Def, Lords of the Underground | |||
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Single track listing
editA-Side
edit- "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
edit- "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
edit| Chart (1995) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Billboard Hot Rap Singles | 32 |
| Billboard Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales | 28 |