Rome is the debut studio album from American contemporary R&B singer Rome, released April 15, 1997 via RCA Records.[1] The album peaked at #30 on the Billboard 200 and at #7 on the Billboard R&B chart.[2]
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| Released | April 15, 1997 | |||
| Recorded | 1996–1997 | |||
| Genre | R&B | |||
| Length | 62:22 | |||
| Label | RCA | |||
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| Singles from Rome | ||||
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| AllMusic |   [1] |
Three singles were released from the album: "I Belong to You (Every Time I See Your Face)", "Do You Like This" and "Crazy Love". "I Belong to You" was the most successful single from the album, peaking at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1997.[2] In addition to original songs, the album contains a cover of Bobby Womack's "That's the Way I Feel About Cha".[3]
The album was certified platinum by the RIAA on December 17, 1997.[4]
Track listing edit
All tracks are written by Gerald Baillergeau and Jerome Woods,[1] except "Do Me Right" written by Jerome Woods; and "That's The Way I Feel About Cha" written by Jimmy Grisby, Joe Hicks and Bobby Womack
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "I Belong to You (Every Time I See Your Face)" | 4:33 |
| 2. | "Do You Like This" | 4:54 |
| 3. | "Crazy Love" | 4:13 |
| 4. | "Just Once, Once More, Three Times" | 5:34 |
| 5. | "I Gotta Be Down" | 5:19 |
| 6. | "Do Me Right" | 3:49 |
| 7. | "That's The Way I Feel About Cha" (Bobby Womack cover) | 4:22 |
| 8. | "Real Love" | 6:08 |
| 9. | "Feelin' Kinda Good" | 3:57 |
| 10. | "Let Me Come Home" | 5:24 |
| 11. | "Never Find Another Love Like Mine" | 4:12 |
| 12. | "Real Joy" | 5:05 |
| 13. | "Heaven" | 4:52 |
| Total length: | 62:22 | |
Charts edit
Weekly charts edit
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Year-end charts edit
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Certifications edit
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[9] | Platinum | 1,000,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
References edit
- ^ a b c "Rome - Rome | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards | AllMusic". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved April 11, 2015.
- ^ a b "Rome | Awards | AllMusic". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved April 11, 2015.
- ^ "That's the Way I Feel About 'Cha - Rome | WhoSampled". WhoSampled. Retrieved April 14, 2015.
- ^ "RIAA - Gold & Platinum Searchable Database - April 12, 2015". Recording Industry Association of America. April 11, 2015.
- ^ "Rome, TLP". Billboard. Retrieved September 22, 2021.
- ^ "Rome, BLP". Billboard. Retrieved September 22, 2021.
- ^ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 1997". Billboard. Retrieved September 22, 2021.
- ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1997". Billboard. Retrieved September 22, 2021.
- ^ "American album certifications – Rome – Rome". Recording Industry Association of America.