Soulsinger: The Revival is a re-release of the debut album by the American singer-songwriter Ledisi, released independently as Soulsinger in 2000 by Ledisi's label, LeSun Records.[5] The album was later distributed by Tommy Boy Records. It was nominated for a Bammie, for best R&B album.[6]
| Soulsinger: The Revival | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 2002 | |||
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| Length | 71:10 | |||
| Label | LeSun, Tommy Boy | |||
| Producer | Ledisi Young, Sundra Manning | |||
| Ledisi chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| The Encyclopedia of Popular Music | [2] |
| USA Today | [3] |
| Vibe | [4] |
Production edit
Soulsinger: The Revival was written and produced by Ledisi and Sundra Manning.[5][7]
Critical reception edit
AllMusic wrote that "cool jazzy flavors (including the catchy 'I Wantcha Babe') and sweet floaters ('Take Time' and 'In My Life') balance the more dramatic cuts and provide a comfortable plateau for Ledisi's fluid alto."[1] The San Francisco Chronicle wrote: "One moment sad and sweet, loud and fierce the next, [Ledisi's] music is part down-home lovin' and good advice."[8]
Track listing edit
- "Get Outta My Kitchen" (Ledisi Young, Sundra Manning) – 3:51
- "Stop Livin' in Ya Head" (Young, Manning) – 4:42
- "Take Time" (Young, Manning, Nelson Braxton) – 5:11
- "You Are My Friend" (Young, Manning) – 4:12
- "Coffee" (Young, Manning) – 5:32
- "Good Lovin'" (Young, Manning) – 3:41
- "Hotel" (Young, Manning) – 3:43
- "Dreaming Interlude" (Young, Manning) – 1:43
- "Free Again" (Young, Manning, LeGerald Normand) – 4:49
- "Soulsinger" (Young, Manning) – 3:51
- "My Prayers" (Young, Manning) – 4:38
- "In My Life" (Young, Manning) – 4:51
- "Groove On" (Young, Manning, Paisley) – 5:34
- "I Want'cha Babe" (Young, Manning) – 4:32
- "I Want'cha Babe Interlude" (Young, Manning) – 1:11
- "Papa Loved to Love Me" (Young, Manning) – 3:45
- "Soulsinger" (Live) (Young, Manning) – 4:27
- "Hold on to Love" (Young, Manning, Me'Shell Ndegéocello) – 4:37
- "Snoring" – 0:29
References edit
- ^ a b "Soulsinger - Ledisi | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
- ^ Larkin, Colin (2006). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Vol. 5. MUZE. p. 142.
- ^ Jones, Steve (27 Nov 2001). "R&B stars pump out new discs". USA Today. p. D5.
- ^ "Revolutions". Vibe. Retrieved 17 June 2021.
- ^ a b "Ledisi | Biography & History". AllMusic.
- ^ Ganahl, Jane (24 Aug 2000). "Heart of a soul chanteuse". San Francisco Examiner. p. B1.
- ^ "Reviews & Previews". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. July 21, 2001 – via Google Books.
- ^ Sanders, Joshunda (July 7, 2002). "Making her own music - Ledisi's voice is so big, it works without a deal". Sunday. p. 43.
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