Nathan Michael Shawn Wanya

Nathan Michael Shawn Wanya is the fifth album by R&B group Boyz II Men in 2000. The only LP issued during the group's brief contract with Universal Records, its title reflects the album's ambitions; unlike previous records, the majority of the tracks were written and produced by Boyz II Men themselves. The two singles, "Pass You By" and "Thank You in Advance", both performed below expectations on the charts.[4]

Nathan Michael Shawn Wanya
Studio album by
ReleasedSeptember 12, 2000
Recorded1999-2000
Studio
Paramount Recording Studios
(Hollywood, California)
Stonecreek Recording Studios
Studio 77
(Gladwyne, Pennsylvania)
Triangle Sound
(Atlanta, Georgia)
Westlake Audio
(Los Angeles, California)
Quad Recording Studios
(New York City)
GenreR&B
Length63:20
LanguageEnglish
LabelUniversal
Producer
Boyz II Men chronology
The Ballad Collection
(2000)
Nathan Michael Shawn Wanya
(2000)
Legacy: The Greatest Hits Collection
(2001)
Singles from Nathan Michael Shawn Wanya
  1. "Pass You By"
    Released: August 28, 2000
  2. "Thank You in Advance"
    Released: December 12, 2000
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]
Entertainment WeeklyB[2]
The Rolling Stone Album Guide[3]

Track listing edit

Standard version
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Beautiful Women"She'kspere4:09
2."Step On Up"
  • N. Morris
  • McCary
  • Stockman
  • W. Morris
Boyz II Men4:54
3."Good Guy"
  • She'kspere
  • Burruss
  • N. Morris
  • McCary
  • Stockman
  • W. Morris
She'kspere3:49
4."Bounce, Shake, Move, Swing"
  • N. Morris
  • McCary
  • Stockman
  • W. Morris
Boyz II Men4:19
5."What the Deal"
  • N. Morris
  • McCary
  • Stockman
  • W. Morris
Anthony "Shep" Crawford4:25
6."I Finally Know"
Anthony "Shep" Crawford5:05
7."Pass You By"StockmanBoyz II Men4:26
8."Dreams"
  • Todd Huston
  • LaMenga Kafi
  • W. Morris
  • Jamar Jones
  • Durrel Bottoms
  • N. Morris
  • McCary
  • Stockman
Boyz II Men3:47
9."I Do"Mervyn WarrenMervyn Warren4:11
10."Thank You in Advance"Anthony "Shep" CrawfordAnthony "Shep" Crawford4:11
11."Never Go Away"StockmanBoyz II Men5:06
12."Lovely"
  • N. Morris
  • McCary
  • Stockman
  • W. Morris
Boyz II Men5:30
13."Know What You Want"N. MorrisBoyz II Men5:17
14."Do You Remember"
  • N. Morris
  • McCary
  • Stockman
  • W. Morris
Boyz II Men4:17
Japanese version (bonus tracks)
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
15."I Miss You"N. Morris5:36
16."Marry Me"
  • N. Morris
  • McCary
  • Stockman
  • W. Morris
4:06
17."Darlin'"
  • N. Morris
  • McCary
  • Stockman
  • W. Morris
4:34
  • Credits adapted from liner notes.[5]

Charts edit

Certifications edit

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[19] Gold 50,000^
Japan (RIAJ)[20] Platinum 200,000^
United States (RIAA)[21] Gold 500,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References edit

  1. ^ Allmusic review
  2. ^ Music Review: 'Nathan Michael Shawn Wanya'
  3. ^ Brackett, Nathan; Christian Hoard (2004). The Rolling Stone Album Guide. New York City, New York: Simon and Schuster. p. 100. ISBN 0-7432-0169-8.
  4. ^ "Nathan Michael Shawn Wanya - Boyz II Men". Universal Motown Republic Group. Retrieved July 14, 2009.
  5. ^ Boyz II Men - Nathan Michael Shawn Wanya. Universal Records. 012 159 281
  6. ^ "Australiancharts.com – Boyz II Men – Nathan Michael Shawn Wanya". Hung Medien. Retrieved October 4, 2020.
  7. ^ "Boyz II Men Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
  8. ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Boyz II Men – Nathan Michael Shawn Wanya" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved October 4, 2020.
  9. ^ "Lescharts.com – Boyz II Men – Nathan Michael Shawn Wanya". Hung Medien. Retrieved October 4, 2020.
  10. ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Boyz II Men – Nathan Michael Shawn Wanya" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved October 4, 2020.
  11. ^ "ボーイズ・Ii・メンのアルバム売上ランキング". Retrieved April 16, 2023.
  12. ^ "Swisscharts.com – Boyz II Men – Nathan Michael Shawn Wanya". Hung Medien. Retrieved October 4, 2020.
  13. ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 4, 2020.
  14. ^ "Official R&B Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
  15. ^ "Boyz II Men Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 4, 2020.
  16. ^ "Boyz II Men Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 4, 2020.
  17. ^ "자료제공:(사)한국음반산업협회/이 자료는당협회와 상의없이 가공,편집을금합니다". MIAK (in Korean). Archived from the original on 16 June 2007. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
  18. ^ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2000". Billboard. Retrieved October 4, 2020.
  19. ^ "Canadian album certifications – Boyz II Men – Nathan Michael Shawn Wanya". Music Canada. Retrieved July 25, 2012.
  20. ^ "Japanese album certifications – ボーイズIIメン – ネイザン・マイケル・ショーン・ウォンヤ" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Retrieved July 15, 2012. Select 2000年12月 on the drop-down menu
  21. ^ "American album certifications – Boyz II Men – Nathan Michael Shawn Wanya". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved July 15, 2012.

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