Soulsinger Explained

Soulsinger
Type:studio
Artist:Ledisi
Cover:LedisiSoulsinger.jpg
Caption:Standard edition cover
Released:January 1, 2000
Length:71:10
Label:LeSun
Producer:Ledisi Young, Sundra Manning
Next Title:Feeling Orange but Sometimes Blue
Next Year:2002

Soulsinger is the debut album by the American singer-songwriter Ledisi. It was released on January 1, 2000, on her label LeSun Records.[1] In 2003, the album was reissued as Soulsinger: The Revival by Tommy Boy Records. It was nominated for a Bammie, for Best R&B album.[2]

Production

Soulsinger was written and produced by Ledisi and Sundra Manning.[1] [3]

Critical reception

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." 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."[4]

Track listing

  1. "Get Outta My Kitchen" (Ledisi Young, Sundra Manning) – 3:51
  2. "Soulsinger" (Young, Manning) – 3:51
  3. "Take Time" (Young, Manning, Nelson Braxton) – 5:11
  4. "Stop Livin' in Ya Head" (Young, Manning) – 4:42
  5. "Coffee" (Young, Manning) – 5:32
  6. "You Are My Friend" (Young, Manning) – 4:12
  7. "Hotel" (Young, Manning) – 3:43
  8. "Dreaming Interlude" (Young, Manning) – 1:43
  9. "Free Again" (Young, Manning, LeGerald Normand) – 4:49
  10. "Groove On" (Young, Manning, Paisley) – 5:34
  11. "I Want'cha Babe" (Young, Manning) – 4:32
  12. "I Want'cha Babe Interlude" (Young, Manning) – 1:11
  13. "Papa Loved to Love Me" (Young, Manning) – 3:45
  14. "In My Life" (Young, Manning) – 4:51
  15. "My Prayers" (Young, Manning) – 4:38
  16. "Good Lovin'" (Young, Manning) – 3:41
  17. "Snoring" – 0:29

Soulsinger: The Revival

  1. "Get Outta My Kitchen" (Ledisi Young, Sundra Manning) – 3:51
  2. "Stop Livin' in Ya Head" (Young, Manning) – 4:42
  3. "Take Time" (Young, Manning, Nelson Braxton) – 5:11
  4. "You Are My Friend" (Young, Manning) – 4:12
  5. "Coffee" (Young, Manning) – 5:32
  6. "Good Lovin'" (Young, Manning) – 3:41
  7. "Hotel" (Young, Manning) – 3:43
  8. "Dreaming Interlude" (Young, Manning) – 1:43
  9. "Free Again" (Young, Manning, LeGerald Normand) – 4:49
  10. "Soulsinger" (Young, Manning) – 3:51
  11. "My Prayers" (Young, Manning) – 4:38
  12. "In My Life" (Young, Manning) – 4:51
  13. "Groove On" (Young, Manning, Paisley) – 5:34
  14. "I Want'cha Babe" (Young, Manning) – 4:32
  15. "I Want'cha Babe Interlude" (Young, Manning) – 1:11
  16. "Papa Loved to Love Me" (Young, Manning) – 3:45
  17. "Soulsinger" (Live) (Young, Manning) – 4:27
  18. "Hold on to Love" (Young, Manning, Me'Shell Ndegéocello) – 4:37
  19. "Snoring" – 0:29

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ledisi | Biography & History. AllMusic.
  2. News: Ganahl . Jane . Heart of a soul chanteuse . San Francisco Examiner . 24 Aug 2000 . B1.
  3. Web site: Reviews & Previews. Billboard. July 21, 2001. Nielsen Business Media, Inc.. Google Books.
  4. News: Sanders . Joshunda . Making her own music - Ledisi's voice is so big, it works without a deal . July 7, 2002 . Sunday . 43.

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