Chapter II
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- For the 1979 Neil Simon film, see Chapter Two.
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| Studio album by Ashanti | ||
| Released | July 1, 2003 | |
| Recorded | 2002 - 2003 | |
| Genre | R&B/Pop | |
| Length | 65:04 | |
| Label | Murder Inc. | |
| Producer(s) | Irv Gotti Chink Santana 7 Aurelius Jared Thomas Reggie Wright |
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| Ashanti chronology | ||
| Ashanti (2002) |
Chapter II (2003) |
Ashanti's Christmas (2003) |
Chapter II is the second album by American R&B/pop singer Ashanti, released in 2003.The album debuted at #1 on the charts selling way over 326,000 copies in the first week. The album spawned the hits Rock Wit U and Rain on Me. The album sold 1.5 million copies in the U.S. and sold over 3 million copies worldwide.
Contents |
[edit] Track listing
- "Intro/Medley" (7 Aurelius, J. Atkins, T.D. Bell, R. Calhoun, L. Creed, M. DeBarge, Ashanti Douglas, E. Jordan, Lane, Irving Lorenzo, A. Parker) – 1:18
- "Shany's World" (Douglas, Lorenzo, Parker) – 3:05
- "Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)" (Douglas, Lorenzo, Parker) – 3:29
- "What Are They Gonna Say Now (Skit)" – 0:31
- "Breakup 2 Makeup" (Douglas, Lorenzo, Parker) – 3:41
- "I Found Lovin'" (Johnny Flippin, Michael L. Walker) – 4:15
- "Rain on Me" (Burt Bacharach, Hal David, Douglas, Lorenzo, Parker) – 4:57
- "Then Ya Gone" (Douglas, E. Isley, M. Isley, O. Isley, R. Isley, C. Jasper, Lorenzo, Parker) – 4:59
- "Living My Life" (Douglas, Lorenzo, Parker) – 3:46
- "Black Child (Skit)" (R. Gills, Lorenzo, Parker) – 1:28
- "Feel So Good" (Douglas, Smead Hudman, Austin Croom Johnson, Lorenzo, Parker) – 4:31
- "Carry On" (Douglas, Lorenzo, Parker) – 3:15
- "The Sugar Shack (Skit)" – 1:10
- "The Story of 2" (Douglas, Rick James, Lorenzo, Parker) – 4:33
- "Ohhh Ahhh" (7 Aurelius, Douglas, A. Green, Lorenzo, Parker) – 4:36
- "Shany Shia (Skit)" – 1:11
- "Sweet Baby" (J. Atkins, 7 Aurelius, Douglas, Green, Lorenzo) – 4:08
- "U Say, I Say" (Douglas, Lorenzo, Parker) – 4:09
- "I Don't Mind" (Douglas, Lorenzo, Parker) – 5:04
- "Outro" (Douglas, Lorenzo, Parker) – 0:58
- "I Know" [UK Bonus Track]
[edit] Personnel
[edit] Production
- Producers: Irv Gotti, Chink Santana
- Executive producers: Ashanti Douglas, Irv Gotti
- Engineer: Milwaukee Buck
- Mixing: Duro
- Mastering: Brian "Big Bass" Gardener
- A&R: Darcell Lawrence, Patrick "Plain Pat" Reynolds, Todd "Shortma" Simms
- A&R assistance: Errol "Eezie" Vaughan Jr.
- Recording director: Tony Vanias
- Creative director: Rick Patrick
- Art direction: Andy West
- Art producer: Laura Tamburino
- Photography: Daniela Federici
- Make-up: JJ
- Stylist: Rosie Michel
- Hair stylist: Shereese Slate
[edit] Charts
Album - Billboard (North America)
| Year | Chart | Position |
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| 2003 | The Billboard 200 | 1 |
| 2003 | Top Internet Albums | 1 |
| 2004 | Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums | 1 |
| 2003 | Top Canadian Albums | 5 |
| 2003 | UK Top Chart Albums | 5 |
Singles - Billboard (North America)
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
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| 2003 | "Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)" | The Billboard Hot 100 | 2 |
| 2003 | "Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)" | Top 40 Mainstream | 5 |
| 2003 | "Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)" | Top 40 Tracks | 5 |
| 2003 | "Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)" | Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | 4 |
| 2003 | "Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)" | Rhythmic Top 40 | 2 |
| 2003 | "Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)" | Canadian Singles Chart | 4 |
| 2003 | "Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)" | Hot Dance Music/Club Play | 8 |
| 2003 | "Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)" | Hot Dance Music/Club Play | 6 |
| 2003 | "Rain on Me" | The Billboard Hot 100 | 7 |
| 2003 | "Rain on Me" | Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | 2 |
| 2003 | "Rain on Me" | Rhythmic Top 40 | 11 |
| 2004 | "Breakup 2 Makeup" | Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | 76 |
[edit] RIAA
- U.S. Platinum #1 (for 2 weeks)
| Ashanti |
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| Discography |
| Albums: Ashanti | Chapter II | Ashanti's Christmas | Can't Stop | Concrete Rose | Collectables by Ashanti | Incredible |
| Singles: "Foolish" | "Happy" | "Baby" | "Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)" | "Rain on Me" | "Only U" | "Don't Let Them" | "Still on It" |
| Other songs: "Always on Time (Ja Rule ft. Ashanti)" | "What's Luv? (Fat Joe ft. Ashanti)" |
| Preceded by Dangerously in Love by Beyoncé |
Billboard 200 Number 1 Album July 19, 2003 - August 1, 2003 |
Succeeded by Bad Boys II Soundtrack by Various Artists |
