Soulsinger: The Revival
Studio album by
Ledisi
Released2002
Genre
Length71:10
LabelLeSun, Tommy Boy
ProducerLedisi Young, Sundra Manning
Ledisi chronology
Soulsinger: The Revival
(2002)		 Feeling Orange but Sometimes Blue
(2002)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music[2]
USA Today[3]
Vibe[4]

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]

Production

Soulsinger: The Revival was written and produced by Ledisi and Sundra Manning.[5][7]

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."[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

  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

References

  1. 1 2 "Soulsinger - Ledisi | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
  2. ↑ Larkin, Colin (2006). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Vol. 5. MUZE. p. 142.
  3. ↑ Jones, Steve (27 Nov 2001). "R&B stars pump out new discs". USA Today. p. D5.
  4. ↑ "Revolutions". Vibe. Retrieved 17 June 2021.
  5. 1 2 "Ledisi | Biography & History". AllMusic.
  6. ↑ Ganahl, Jane (24 Aug 2000). "Heart of a soul chanteuse". San Francisco Examiner. p. B1.
  7. ↑ "Reviews & Previews". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. July 21, 2001 – via Google Books.
  8. ↑ 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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