Ideal is the eponymous debut album by R&B group Ideal

Ideal (band)

Ideal are an R&B quartet from Houston, Texas, United States. The group Ideal debuted in 1999 and is composed of brothers Maverick and Swab, their cousin PZ and high school friend J-Dante...

 released on August 24, 1999 by Virgin Records

Virgin Records

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 US.

The album sold 615,000 units in the U.S., according to Nielsen SoundScan

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, and was certified

RIAA certification

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 Gold by the RIAA

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. It features the hit single "Get Gone", which reached #13 on the Billboard Hot 100

Billboard Hot 100

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 chart, and moderately successful follow-up single "Whatever". Allmusic's Heather Phares called Ideal's initial effort a "heartfelt first album" which showcased the "group's smooth, sensuous vocal styling and romantic songwriting.

Track listing

1. "Intro"
2. "I Don't Mind"
3. "Things You Can't Do"
4. "Whatever [Radio Version]"
5. "Creep Inn"
6. "Get Down With Me"
7. "Get Gone"
8. "Ideally Yours"
9. "All About You"
10. "Break Your Plans"
11. "There's No Way"
12. "Jealous Skies"
13. "Never Let You Go"
14. "Tell Me Why"
15. "No More"
16. "Pigeon" (Skit)
17. "Sexy Dancer"
18. "Get Gone [Remix Radio Version]"
19. "Outro"