Hard (Jagged Edge album) explained

Hard
Type:	Album
Artist:	Jagged Edge
Cover:	Jagged Edge - Hard (2003).jpg
Released:	October 14, 2003
Recorded:	2002 - 2003
Genre:	R&B
Prev Title:	Jagged Little Thrill
Prev Year:	2001
Next Title:	Jagged Edge
Next Year:	2006

Hard is the fourth studio album by American R&B group Jagged Edge. It was released by Sony Urban Music and Columbia Records on October 14, 2003 in the United States. The album debuted at number 3 on the US Billboard 200 with first-week sales of 178,000 copies in the US.^[1] It has been certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and has sold 871,000 copies domestically.^{[2] [3]} The album spawned two singles, including the top ten single "Walked Outta Heaven."

Track listing

Samples

• "Visions" contains samples from the composition "You Are My Starship" written by Michael Henderson.
• "Shady Girl" contains samples from the composition "Uptown Anthem" by Naughty by Nature.

Charts

Year-end charts

Chart (2003)	Position
US Billboard 200^[4]	175
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)^[5]	67

Chart (2004)	Position
US Billboard 200^[6]	183
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)^[7]	53

Notes and References

1. Web site: Chili Peppers Post ‘Stadium’ At No. 1 – Billboard.
2. Web site: New Jagged Edge Due In December – Billboard.
3. Web site: Gold & Platinum. Recording Industry Association of America.
4. Web site: Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2003. Billboard. September 6, 2020.
5. Web site: R&B/Hip-Hop Albums: Year End 2003. Billboard. July 4, 2018.
6. Web site: Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2004. Billboard. September 6, 2020.
7. Web site: Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 2004. Billboard. September 6, 2020.