Chapter II: The Voice
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Chapter 2: The Voice is the second studio album
by American singer Syleena Johnson
, released in the United States on November 26, 2002 by Jive Records
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Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
by American singer Syleena Johnson
Syleena Johnson
Syleena Johnson is a Grammy award-nominated American R&B and soul singer-songwriter and actress.-Biography:...
, released in the United States on November 26, 2002 by Jive Records
Jive Records
Jive Records was a record label based in New York City, operating under RCA Music Group. Jive was primarily known for a string of successes with hip hop artists in the 1980s, and in teen pop and boy bands in the late 1990s. The word "jive" was inspired by Township Jive, a form of South African...
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Track listing
- "The Voice/Intro" (Syleena Johnson, Tony CottrellHi-TekTony Cottrell, better known as Hi-Tek, is an American record producer and rapper from Cincinnati, Ohio. He is best known for his work with Talib Kweli on his Reflection Eternal album and on Black Star...
, Lawrence Howard Brown, Oleg Lopatin, Marvin GayeMarvin GayeMarvin Pentz Gay, Jr. , better known by his stage name Marvin Gaye, was an American singer-songwriter and musician with a three-octave vocal range....
, Al ClevelandAl ClevelandAl Cleveland is a former American songwriter for the Motown label. Among his most popular co-compositions are 1967's "I Second That Emotion" performed by Smokey Robinson & the Miracles and 1971's "What's Going On" performed by Marvin Gaye.Cleveland was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United...
, Renaldo Benson) – 4:33 - "Faithful to You" (Johnson, Dwayne Bastiany) – 3:30
- "Now That I Got You" (Johnson, Bastiany, Deniece WilliamsDeniece WilliamsJune Deniece Chandler known by her stage name Deniece Williams is an American Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and record producer who achieved success in the 1970s and 1980s...
, Susaye GreeneSusaye GreeneSusaye Greene , is an African-American singer, best known for being the last official member to join Motown girl group The Supremes, remaining in the group during its final years of existence from 1976 to 1977.-Early life and career:...
, Henry ReddHenry ReddHenry B. Redd is a former head coach of the Virginia Tech college football program from 1932 to 1940. He also served as the school's head men's basketball coach.-Football:-References:...
, Nathan WattsNathan WattsNathan Lamar Watts, born 1954 in Detroit, Michigan is an American session bass guitar player, best known for his work with Stevie Wonder from the 1970s to the present...
) – 3:37 - "Dear You" (Johnson, Carvin Haggins, Ivan BariasCarvin & Ivan (Karma Productions)Carvin & Ivan is a multi-platinum production duo out of Philadelphia consisting of Grammy nominated producer/songwriters Ivan "Orthodox" Barias and Carvin "Ransum" Haggins...
, Jamar Jones) – 3:39 - "Guess WhatGuess What (Syleena Johnson song)"Guess What" is a single from Syleena Johnson's second album, Chapter II: The Voice. A remix entitled "Guess What " was released as a single and featured R. Kelly's vocals as well as production and writing. The video was directed by Fab Five Freddy. "Guess What " has two versions. The first, which...
" (R. KellyR. KellyRobert Sylvester Kelly , better known by his stage name R. Kelly, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. A native of Chicago, Kelly began performing during the late 1980s and debuted in 1992 with the group Public Announcement. In 1993, Kelly went solo with the album 12 Play...
) – 3:32 - "I'm Gon' Cry" (Johnson, Haggins, Barias, Frank RomanoFrank RomanoFrank Romano is an American born guitarist, songwriter and record producer, influenced by a number of musical styles and backgrounds, but rooted primarily in a fusion of Rock, R&B, Funk and Pop.- Career :...
, Steve CropperSteve CropperSteve Cropper , also known as Steve "The Colonel" Cropper, is an American guitarist, songwriter and record producer. He is best known as the guitarist of the Stax Records house band, Booker T...
, Donald Dunn, Al Jackson, Jr., Booker T. JonesBooker T. JonesBooker T. Jones is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, record producer and arranger, best known as the frontman of the band Booker T. and the MGs. He has also worked in the studios with many well-known artists of the 20th and 21st centuries, earning him a Grammy Award for lifetime...
) – 3:31 - "Is That You" (Johnson, Mike Dunn) – 4:30
- "Tonight I'm Gonna Let GoTonight I'm Gonna Let Go"Tonight I'm Gonna Let Go" was the first single to be released from Syleena Johnson's second album, Chapter II: The Voice.The single was released in 2001. The remix features Jamaican reggae artist and Baby Cham; as well as Busta Rhymes, Spliff Star, and Rampage of the Flipmode Squad. The video...
" (Johnson, Dunn, James SealsSeals and CroftsSeals and Crofts is a band made up of Jim Seals and Dash Crofts . The soft rock duo was one of the most successful musical acts of the 1970s. They are best known for their hits "Summer Breeze" and "Diamond Girl"...
) – 3:54 - "If You Play Your Cards Right" (Kevin McCord) – 6:01
- "No Words" (Johnson, Haggins, Barias, Romano) – 3:46
- "So Willingly" (Johnson, Haggins, Barias, Romano) – 3:46
- "Guitars of the Heart (Happy)" (Johnson, Joel KipnisJoel KipnisJoel Kipnis is a producer, writer, soul/R&B guitarist and owner of New York City recording studio, Pulse, Joel has written and produced records with Herbie Hancock, John Forte , Soul II Soul, The Temptations, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Syleena Johnson, Pete Belasco and others...
) – 5:40 - "I Believe in Love" (Johnson, Christian Robinson) – 3:51
- "Outro" (Johnson, Cottrell) – 0:59
- "Tonight I'm Gonna Let Go" (The Remix featuring Busta RhymesBusta RhymesTrevor Tahiem Smith, Jr., better known by his stage name Busta Rhymes ,Smith is an American rapper, producer and actor. Chuck D of Public Enemy gave him the alias Busta Rhymes after NFL wide receiver George "Buster" Rhymes...
, RampageRampage (rapper)Rampage, is an American rapper who is a member of the Flipmode Squad. He was born as Roger McNair in Brooklyn, New York City to Katherine McNair and Roger Williams...
, Sham and Spliff StarSpliff StarWilliam A. Lewis Raised in East Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York, he is of Trinidadian descent, better known as Spliff Star, first appeared alongside Busta Rhymes as the Flipmode Squad in 1996 on his album The Coming....
of the Flipmode SquadFlipmode SquadThe Flipmode Squad is a production crew and musical group, founded and fronted by rapper Busta Rhymes. The first Flipmode album debuted in 1998 with The Imperial, Rampage and Rah Digga went on to record solo efforts...
) (Johnson, Dunn, Seals, Trevor Smith, Roger McNair, Leroy Jones, William Lewis) – 4:18 - "Joined at the Hip" (hidden track) – 3:55
Personnel
- Kamel Abdo – Engineer
- Timmy Allen – Vocals (bckgr)
- Ivan "Orthodox" Barias – Producer, Instrumentation
- Dwayne Bastiany – Producer, Instrumentation
- Jim Bottari – Engineer
- Kara Buhl – Photo Production
- C-Major – Producer
- Troy Corbin – Vocals (bckgr)
- Mike Dunn – Producer, Engineer
- Rodney East – Keyboards
- David Flemming – Engineer
- Andy Gallas – Engineer
- Abel Garibaldi – Programming, Engineer
- Serban Ghenea – Mixing
- Tony Gillis – Mastering
- Tarsha Gray – Hair Stylist
- Carvin "Ransum" Haggins – Producer, Vocal Arrangement
- Hi-Tek – Producer
- Syleena Johnson – Arranger, Vocals (bckgr), Vocal Arrangement
- Jamar Jones – Keyboards
- R. Kelly – Arranger, Vocals (bckgr), Producer, Mixing, Remix Producer, Remix Arrangement
- Donnie Lyle – Bass, Guitar
- Carlos "Storm" Martinez – Engineer
- Charles McCrorey – Engineer
- Ian Mereness – Programming, Engineer, Mixing
- Jason Mlodzinski – Assistant
- Jackie Murphy – Art Direction, Design
- Herb Powers – Mastering
- Darien Rapp – Engineer
- Christian Robinson – Engineer
- Frank Romano – Guitar
- Patrick Salisbury – Photography
- Brian Stanley – Engineer
- Rich Tapper – Engineer
- Chris Trevett – Engineer
- Denise Trorman – Art Direction, Design
- Pamela Watson – Stylist
- Doug Wilson – Engineer
Charts
Chart (2003) | Peak position |
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U.S. Billboard 200 Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... |
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U.S. Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums is a chart published by Billboard magazine that ranks R&B and hip hop albums based on sales compiled by Nielsen SoundScan. The name of the chart was changed from Top R&B Albums in 1999... |
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U.S. Billboard Top Heatseekers Top Heatseekers Top Heatseekers refers to either of two separate "Breaking and Entering" music charts issued weekly by Billboard Magazine: the Heatseekers Albums chart or the Heatseekers Songs chart. They were introduced by Billboard in 1993 with the purpose of highlighting the sales by new and developing musical... |
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