Over two decades later, the album remains a cornerstone of British music. Its influence is cited by contemporary superstars like , Stormzy , and Ed Sheeran . It paved the way for subsequent British R&B and garage acts to find international success and inspired American producers like Rodney Jerkins. In 2009, an MTV poll even ranked it as the second-greatest album of all time, behind only Michael Jackson's Thriller .
| Track | Key Production Trick | |-------|----------------------| | Fill Me In | Sparse verse (only drums + sub + vocal); chorus adds pads/guitar. | | 7 Days | Swing hi-hat pattern; bass slides; minimal crash cymbals. | | Walking Away | Muted guitar chop; reversed sounds; breathy vocal doubles. | | Time to Party | UK garage organ stabs; call-and-response vocal chops. | | Booty Man | Heavy sub-bass focus; talkbox/wah guitar texture. | 2000 born to do it craig davidrar top
The album spawned several hit singles, including: Over two decades later, the album remains a
The album went on to sell over 8 million copies worldwide and was ranked by MTV as the second-greatest album of all time (unofficially) behind Michael Jackson's Thriller in a 2009 viewer poll—a testament to its enduring popularity. In 2009, an MTV poll even ranked it