Pharoahe Monch released three albums as part of the rap duo, Organized Konfusion with partner Prince Po. All albums received positive critical reviews, but moderate sales. As a result, the duo split up after recording their final album in 1997. Pharoahe Monch then signed to Rawkus Records, an indie label. Monch's much-hyped debut, Internal Affairs was released in 1999. The first single of the album, Simon Says, was a major hit in 1999; he was later sued for the unauthorized use of a Godzilla sample, which forced Rawkus to stop printing of the album.

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