Home Again (New Edition album)
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Home Again is the sixth studio album by American
R&B group New Edition
. Released on September 15, 1996
, it is the group's only album as a sextet, and was their final recording for MCA Records
. Highly anticipated, and being their first album since, Heart Break
(1988), the album debuted on the US Billboard 200
at number one, becoming the group's first album to open at number one, selling 441,000 in its first week sales. It also topped the US Billboard R&B Albums Chart
as the group's first album in twelve years to do so since their self titled album in 1984
. This album is also known for fellow member Bobby Brown
, rejoining the group, making them a sextet, after disappointing sales with his previous solo studio albums. The album's success spawned four singles which collectively received moderate Billboard chart
success. It was certified Platinum by the RIAA, for sales and shipments over one million copies.
, the lineup of New Edition: Ralph Tresvant
, Johnny Gill
, Ricky Bell
, Ronnie DeVoe
, and Michael Bivins
decided to go on hiatus as a group in order to pursue separate interests. With the exception of a surprise reunion of all six New Edition members performing at the MTV Video Music Awards
in 1990, and song and music video for Bell Biv Devoe’s 1991 single "Word to the Mutha" (which featured Brown, Gill, and Tresvant), the group largely went their separate ways for the first half of the 1990s.
Upon the advice of producers Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Bell, Bivins and DeVoe formed their own trio, Bell Biv Devoe
. Their album Poison, released in 1990, sold over three million copies. The same year, Johnny Gill—who had had a solo career before joining New Edition—revived it with his multi-platinum self-titled album. Also in 1990, Ralph Tresvant released his long-awaited solo debut album, which too went multi-platinum. In the mix, Bobby Brown, whose 1988 album, Don't Be Cruel
, had sold over eight million copies, continued his success with the triple-platinum Bobby album in 1992. By this point, the group members were becoming as known for their side projects as they were as New Edition. Though when pressed by fans and journalists, the now fragmented band mates intermittently assured that they had planned to reunite to record another New Edition album, years passed before such plans were put into action, leaving their fans to wonder if their 1988 album, Heart Break, was in fact the group's swan song.
By 1995, however, many of New Edition's subsequent solo projects were not as successful as their first ventures. The year, meanwhile, had been notable for Bobby Brown—who'd gained more media attention not for his music, but for his tumultuous marriage to Whitney Houston
, and various troubles with the law. The same year, Bell, Bivins, Devoe, Gill, and Tresvant decided to come together and begin production on the long awaited, long-promised sixth New Edition album. Despite his notorious reputation and worldwide tabloid fodder, the group invited Brown (who had not been featured on a New Edition album since 1985's All for Love) back to join them, to which he agreed.
". Another song "Shop Around" was not released as a single, but still found moderate airplay on R&B stations. Home Again went on to be certified double platinum, with sales of over two million, and became the groups greatest commercial success. The group originally recorded twenty songs for the project.
Their reunion tour, however, was tainted by some of the members' egos. One evening as Brown extended his solo set, Ronnie DeVoe attempted to pull Brown off the stage. Brown responded by dropping his microphone and a fist fight between the two ensued. This led to both members' security guards confronting each other, gun play was brought in and the concert was halted. Bivins and Brown left the tour early while DeVoe, Bell, Gill and Tresvant finished out the rest of the tour as a quartet. Brown later admitted during an interview that he was intoxicated during the tour.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
R&B group New Edition
New Edition
New Edition is an R&B group formed in Boston in 1978. The group reached its height of popularity during the 1980s. They were the progenitors of the boy band movement of the 1980s and 1990s and led the way for groups like New Kids on the Block, Boyz II Men, Backstreet Boys and 'N Sync...
. Released on September 15, 1996
1996 in music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1996.-January:* January – At the trial of two American teenagers, Nicholaus McDonald and Brian Bassett, for the murder of Bassett's parents and young brother, defense lawyers attempt to lay the blame for the murders on the fact...
, it is the group's only album as a sextet, and was their final recording for MCA Records
MCA Records
MCA Records was an American-based record company owned by MCA Inc., which later gave way to the larger MCA Music Entertainment Group , of which MCA Records was still part. MCA Records was absorbed by Geffen Records in 2003...
. Highly anticipated, and being their first album since, Heart Break
Heart Break
Heart Break is the fifth studio album by American R&B and pop group New Edition, released June 20, 1988 on MCA Records. It is the first album to return the Boston-reared band as a quintet after the public exit of original member Bobby Brown, and the first album to feature Johnny Gill as member of...
(1988), the album debuted on the US 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...
at number one, becoming the group's first album to open at number one, selling 441,000 in its first week sales. It also topped the US Billboard R&B Albums Chart
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...
as the group's first album in twelve years to do so since their self titled album in 1984
New Edition (album)
New Edition is the second studio album released by American R&B quintet New Edition on July 6, 1984 in North America. It was their first album on MCA Records. It was also their first album without Maurice Starr who would depart from the group during the making of the album after the group accused...
. This album is also known for fellow member Bobby Brown
Bobby Brown
Robert Barisford "Bobby" Brown is an American R&B singer-songwriter, occasional rapper, and dancer. After success in pop group New Edition, Brown began his solo career in 1987 and had a string of Top 10 Billboard hits, culminating in a Grammy Award. He was a pioneer of New Jack Swing music, a...
, rejoining the group, making them a sextet, after disappointing sales with his previous solo studio albums. The album's success spawned four singles which collectively received moderate Billboard chart
Billboard charts
The Billboard charts tabulate the relative weekly popularity of songs or albums in the United States. The results are published in Billboard magazine...
success. It was certified Platinum by the RIAA, for sales and shipments over one million copies.
History
After the successful 1988 album, Heart BreakHeart Break
Heart Break is the fifth studio album by American R&B and pop group New Edition, released June 20, 1988 on MCA Records. It is the first album to return the Boston-reared band as a quintet after the public exit of original member Bobby Brown, and the first album to feature Johnny Gill as member of...
, the lineup of New Edition: Ralph Tresvant
Ralph Tresvant
Ralph Tresvant , aka Rizz, is an American tenor singer, best known as one of the lead singers in New Edition.-New Edition:Tresvant sang lead on many of the New Edition lead singles including "Candy Girl", "Cool It Now" and "If It Isn't Love"...
, Johnny Gill
Johnny Gill
Johnny Gill is an American R&B singer-songwriter. He is the sixth and final member of the R&B supergroup New Edition, and was also a member of another supergroup called LSG; with Gerald Levert and Keith Sweat. His signature song "My, My, My" has been included on numerous romantic...
, Ricky Bell
Ricky Bell (singer)
Ricky Bell, nicknamed "Slick" is an American R&B singer best known as one of the founding members of New Edition and the lead singer of Bell Biv DeVoe...
, Ronnie DeVoe
Ronnie DeVoe
Ronnie DeVoe, aka R.D., is one of the members of the R&B sextet New Edition....
, and Michael Bivins
Michael Bivins
Michael Lamont Bivins, a.k.a. Biv , is the founder and member of the R&B group New Edition and the hip hop group Bell Biv DeVoe...
decided to go on hiatus as a group in order to pursue separate interests. With the exception of a surprise reunion of all six New Edition members performing at the MTV Video Music Awards
MTV Video Music Awards
An MTV Video Music Award , is an award presented by the cable channel MTV to honor the best in music videos...
in 1990, and song and music video for Bell Biv Devoe’s 1991 single "Word to the Mutha" (which featured Brown, Gill, and Tresvant), the group largely went their separate ways for the first half of the 1990s.
Upon the advice of producers Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Bell, Bivins and DeVoe formed their own trio, Bell Biv Devoe
Bell Biv DeVoe
Bell Biv DeVoe is an American R&B musical group which branched off from New Edition. It consists of three of New Edition's previous members, Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, and Ronnie DeVoe...
. Their album Poison, released in 1990, sold over three million copies. The same year, Johnny Gill—who had had a solo career before joining New Edition—revived it with his multi-platinum self-titled album. Also in 1990, Ralph Tresvant released his long-awaited solo debut album, which too went multi-platinum. In the mix, Bobby Brown, whose 1988 album, Don't Be Cruel
Don't Be Cruel (album)
Don't Be Cruel is the second album by American R&B singer Bobby Brown, released in 1988 on MCA Records. It includes four hit singles "Don't Be Cruel", "My Prerogative", "Roni" and "Every Little Step." All were #1 R&B singles except "Roni," which peaked at #2, while "My Prerogative" became Brown's...
, had sold over eight million copies, continued his success with the triple-platinum Bobby album in 1992. By this point, the group members were becoming as known for their side projects as they were as New Edition. Though when pressed by fans and journalists, the now fragmented band mates intermittently assured that they had planned to reunite to record another New Edition album, years passed before such plans were put into action, leaving their fans to wonder if their 1988 album, Heart Break, was in fact the group's swan song.
By 1995, however, many of New Edition's subsequent solo projects were not as successful as their first ventures. The year, meanwhile, had been notable for Bobby Brown—who'd gained more media attention not for his music, but for his tumultuous marriage to Whitney Houston
Whitney Houston
Whitney Elizabeth Houston is an American singer, actress, producer and a former model. Houston is the most awarded female act of all time, according to Guinness World Records, and her list of awards include 1 Emmy Award, 6 Grammy Awards, 30 Billboard Music Awards, 22 American Music Awards, among...
, and various troubles with the law. The same year, Bell, Bivins, Devoe, Gill, and Tresvant decided to come together and begin production on the long awaited, long-promised sixth New Edition album. Despite his notorious reputation and worldwide tabloid fodder, the group invited Brown (who had not been featured on a New Edition album since 1985's All for Love) back to join them, to which he agreed.
Release and reaction
New Edition’s first new album in eight years, Home Again, was released in September 1996—debuting at number one on both the Billboard Top 200 and the Top R&B/Hip-Hop album chart. The first single, "Hit Me Off", peaked at number one on the R&B chart and reached number three on the pop chart. Another top ten hit, "I'm Still in Love With You" was released toward years end. Other hits include: "You Don't Have to Worry" and "One More DayOne More Day (New Edition song)
"One More Day" was the fourth and final single on the Home Again album. Ricky Bell and Ralph Tresvant were the lead vocals. All six members were back ground vocals. This single had two tracks, the second track is the Something About You...
". Another song "Shop Around" was not released as a single, but still found moderate airplay on R&B stations. Home Again went on to be certified double platinum, with sales of over two million, and became the groups greatest commercial success. The group originally recorded twenty songs for the project.
Their reunion tour, however, was tainted by some of the members' egos. One evening as Brown extended his solo set, Ronnie DeVoe attempted to pull Brown off the stage. Brown responded by dropping his microphone and a fist fight between the two ensued. This led to both members' security guards confronting each other, gun play was brought in and the concert was halted. Bivins and Brown left the tour early while DeVoe, Bell, Gill and Tresvant finished out the rest of the tour as a quartet. Brown later admitted during an interview that he was intoxicated during the tour.
Track listing
- "Oh, Yeah, It Feels So Good" (Bell/DeVoe/Harris/Lewis) (6:02)
- "Hit Me OffHit Me Off"Hit Me Off" is a 1996 single by R&B group New Edition and their first single in seven years. The song was the first release off the group's sixth studio album, Home Again. The song featured lead vocals for all six New Edition members. The song was a substantial success for the group, debuting at...
" (Bingham/Bivins/DeVoe/Dyson/Silky/James) (4:21) - "You Don't Have to Worry" (Combs/Jones/Keith/Parker/Scandrick/Thompson) (4:42)
- "Tighten It Up" (Bell/Carl-So-Lowe/Dee/DeVoe/Dupri) (4:00)
- "Shop Around" (Bivins/Carl-So-Lowe/Dupri/Gill/Tresvant) (3:25)
- "Hear Me Out" (Bingham/Bivins/Washington) (5:12)
- "Something About YouSomething About You (New Edition song)"Something About You" was the third single on New Edition's Home Again album. Ralph Tresvant lead vocals and Bobby Brown co-lead vocals. All six members sing background vocals. The video for "Something About You" was shot at Villa Vizcaya in Miami and once again featured all six members...
" (Harris/Lewis) (4:48) - "Try Again" (Combs/Frierson/Thompson) (4:24)
- "How Do You Like Your Love Served" (LeVert/Nicholas) (5:32)
- "One More DayOne More Day (New Edition song)"One More Day" was the fourth and final single on the Home Again album. Ricky Bell and Ralph Tresvant were the lead vocals. All six members were back ground vocals. This single had two tracks, the second track is the Something About You...
" (Harris/Lewis) (5:03) - "I'm Still In Love With You" (Harris/Lewis) (4:39)
- "Thank You (The J.G. Interlude) (Gill) (2:39)
- "Home Again" (Harris/Lewis) (6:24)
Album
| Year | Chart positions | |
|---|---|---|
| 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... |
Top R&B/ Hip Hop Albums |
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| 1997 | 1 | 1 |
Credits
- Ronnie DeVoeRonnie DeVoeRonnie DeVoe, aka R.D., is one of the members of the R&B sextet New Edition....
: vocals - Bobby BrownBobby BrownRobert Barisford "Bobby" Brown is an American R&B singer-songwriter, occasional rapper, and dancer. After success in pop group New Edition, Brown began his solo career in 1987 and had a string of Top 10 Billboard hits, culminating in a Grammy Award. He was a pioneer of New Jack Swing music, a...
: vocals - Ricky BellRicky Bell (singer)Ricky Bell, nicknamed "Slick" is an American R&B singer best known as one of the founding members of New Edition and the lead singer of Bell Biv DeVoe...
: vocals - Michael BivinsMichael BivinsMichael Lamont Bivins, a.k.a. Biv , is the founder and member of the R&B group New Edition and the hip hop group Bell Biv DeVoe...
: vocals - Ralph TresvantRalph TresvantRalph Tresvant , aka Rizz, is an American tenor singer, best known as one of the lead singers in New Edition.-New Edition:Tresvant sang lead on many of the New Edition lead singles including "Candy Girl", "Cool It Now" and "If It Isn't Love"...
: vocals - Johnny GillJohnny GillJohnny Gill is an American R&B singer-songwriter. He is the sixth and final member of the R&B supergroup New Edition, and was also a member of another supergroup called LSG; with Gerald Levert and Keith Sweat. His signature song "My, My, My" has been included on numerous romantic...
: vocals, acoustic guitar, producer, engineer, mixing - New EditionNew EditionNew Edition is an R&B group formed in Boston in 1978. The group reached its height of popularity during the 1980s. They were the progenitors of the boy band movement of the 1980s and 1990s and led the way for groups like New Kids on the Block, Boyz II Men, Backstreet Boys and 'N Sync...
and Brooke Payne: executive producers
See also
- List of number-one albums of 1996 (U.S.)
- List of number-one R&B albums of 1996 (U.S.)