The Second Coming (Adina Howard album) explained

The Second Coming
Type:Album
Artist:Adina Howard
Cover:The Second Coming.jpg
Released:April 6, 2004
Genre:R&B
Length:49:37
Label:Rufftown
Producer:
  • Dante
  • Missy Elliott
  • John Fitzgerald McGill
  • Jamie Foxx
  • Michael Hillian
  • Billy Moss
  • The Platinum Brothers
  • PMG
  • Angelo "Lo" Ray
Prev Title:Welcome to Fantasy Island
Prev Year:1997
Next Title:Private Show
Next Year:2007

The Second Coming is the second studio album by American singer Adina Howard. It was released by Rufftown Records on April 6, 2004 in the United States. While being her third studio album, it was actually Howard's second album to be released in the United States and worldwide, thus the album title's reference. Two tracks from her 1997 shelved album, Welcome to Fantasy Island appear on this album, "T-Shirt & Panties" and "Crank Me Up".

Background

Following a hiatus from the music industry due to the difficulty Howard received in the shelving of her sophomore album Welcome to Fantasy Island by Elektra Records, she signed with the Rufftown Records and began work on a new album in 2002.[1] Announcing the title Ride Again: 7/2 the album was set for an estimated July 2, 2003 release but was later delayed. Following another title change (Two Can Play That Game), Howard finally decided upon The Second Coming and it was released on April 6, 2004.

Promotion

"Nasty Grind" was released as the album's lead single and garnered notable airplay on Urban radio. The single's music video was inspired by D'Angelo's "Untitled (How Does It Feel)". A second single "Outside (The Club)" was planned, with a remix version premiering, but was later cancelled.

Critical reception

AllMusic rated the album two and a half stars out of five.

Chart performance

The Second Coming debut and peaked at number 61 on the US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The album failed to chart on the US Billboard 200.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Interview – Adina Howard. crypticrock.com. May 31, 2018. February 21, 2023.