Raven-Symoné (album)
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| Studio album by Raven-Symoné | ||||
| Released |
April 29, 2008 (see release history) | |||
| Recorded | 2007–2008 | |||
| Genre | R&B, hip hop soul | |||
| Length | 45:13 | |||
| Label | Hollywood | |||
| Producer | Allison Hamamura (exec.), The Clutch, Sean Garrett, Oak, Kwamé, Eric Hudson, The JAM, Full Scale, Clubba Langg, Great Scott, Bill Jabr. | |||
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| Singles from Raven-Symoné | ||||
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| Professional ratings | |
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| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Common Sense Media |   [1] |
| Neon Limelight | Positive[2] |
| The Armored Stereo | C[3] |
| Gossip On This |  [4] |
Raven-Symoné is the eponymous fourth studio album by singer-actress Raven-Symoné.[5] The album was released on April 29, 2008 in the United States. It was her last album released by Hollywood Records.
Production
On April 19, 2007, singer Mario was interviewed by Billboard magazine and he stated that he and his production team, Knightwritaz, had recently worked with Raven-Symoné.[6] She also worked with producers such as The Clutch, Sean Garrett, Kwamé, Eric Hudson and The JAM. Sean Garrett is featured on two songs on the album, "What Are You Gonna Do?" and "Stupid".
Raven-Symoné told Blackfilm.com, "Raven-Symoné is a party album. There are only 2 slow songs, but it's really energetic. It's something you can put on when you are cleaning the house or you are about to come out to a party, or you need to wake up to go to school. It will be fun to perform. I go on tour soon".[7]
Promotion
In the United States, accompanied by the single "Double Dutch Bus" (a promo single from Raven-Symoné's film College Road Trip).
Disney Channel did a short series "Raven-Symoné For Real" talking about Raven's new songs and videos. It showed interviews with her where she talked about the new songs and which ones were her favorites, etc. The short series did not air often, and only two episodes were ever produced.
Raven has appeared on The Today Show, Good Day New York, and other local news/morning talk shows to promote the album. Symoné also appeared at World Wrestling Entertainment's flagship Pay-Per-View event Wrestlemania XXIV to present the children from the Make-A-Wish Foundation in attendance, where her album was mentioned by the ring announcer. Hollywood Records also opened an official Myspace for Raven which had a few songs on it. It was said to be a way to be promoting the album and was supposed to have a new song every week leading up to the release of the new album.
Tour
A concert tour, The Pajama Party Tour, to promote the album was scheduled to begin in spring 2008; AEG Live cancelled the tour, citing "unforeseen circumstances".[8] Later on, Raven-Symoné confirmed that the tour would be re-scheduled and would kick off in the Summer of 2008. The tour now dubbed the "Raven-Symoné: Live Tour"[9] kicked off in July 2008, and continued through 2009.
Commercial performance
The album debuted on the Billboard 200 at number 159, selling 4,400 copies in its first week.[10]
Track listing
| Standard edition | ||||
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| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
| 1. | "That Girl" | Kwamé Holland, Chasity Nwagbara | Kwamé | 3:47 |
| 2. | "Anti-Love Song" | Warren Felder, Frankie Storm, Mario Barrett | Oak | 3:41 |
| 3. | "In the Pictures" | Eric Hudson, Frankie Storm | Eric Hudson | 4:07 |
| 4. | "What Are You Gonna Do?" | Sean Garrett, Walter Scott | Sean Garrett, Great Scott | 3:07 |
| 5. | "Green" | Kwamé Holland, Chasity Nwagbara | Kwamé | 3:49 |
| 6. | "Love Me or Leave Me" | Warren Felder, Marsha Ambrosius | Oak | 3:23 |
| 7. | "In Your Skin" | Warren Felder, Frankie Storm | Oak | 3:24 |
| 8. | "Stupid" | Sean Garrett, Ray Oglesby | Sean Garrett, Clubba Langg | 3:16 |
| 9. | "Girl Get It" | Sean Garrett, Ray Oglesby | Sean Garrett, Clubba Langg | 3:43 |
| 10. | "Keep a Friend" | Ezekiel Lewis, Patrick Smith, Balewa Muhammad, Candice Nelson, Jordan Suecof, Darhyl Camper, Jr. | The Clutch, Full Scale | 2:38 |
| 11. | "Shorts Like Me" | Sean Garrett, Elvis Williams | Sean Garrett | 3:23 |
| 12. | "Hollywood Life" | Michael Mani, Jordan Omley, Nikki Flores | The JAM | 3:52 |
| 13. | "Double Dutch Bus" | Frankie Smith, Bill Bloom | The Clutch, Bill Jabr | 3:02 |
| Australian bonus track[11] | ||||
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| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
| 14. | "Face to Face" | Frankie Storm, Scott MacFarland Carter, Damon Hayes, Felder | Oak | 3:40 |
Thick Girls, Big Girls - EP
An extended play of left-over songs from the album was released free of charge on the iTunes Store on June 6, 2009.[12]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Face to Face" | Scott MacFarland Carter, Damon Hayes, Warren Felder, Frankie Storm | Oak | 3:40 |
| 2. | "Next" | Warren Felder, Frankie Storm | Oak | 2:49 |
| 3. | "Thick Girls, Big Girls" | Sean Garrett, Ray Oglesby | Oak | 3:12 |
Personnel
Credits adopted from Allmusic.[13]
- Vocals – Raven-Symoné
- Guitar – Curtis Hudson
Production
- Executive producer: Allison Hamamura
- Producers: The Clutch, Sean Garrett, Oak & Mario, Kwamé, Eric Hudson, The JAM, Full Scale, Clubba Langg
- Mastering: Stephen Marcussen
- Engineers: Walter R. Brooks Jr., Ralph Cacciurri, Dave Hyman, Jam, Vernon Mungo, James Murray and Miles Walker
- Mixing: Brian Stanley, John Fry, Jaycen Hoshua, Dave Hyman, Glen Marchese and Dave Pensado
- A&R: Allison Hamamura and Kahbran White
- Photography: Sheryl Nields
Charts
| Chart (2008) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard 200[14] | 159 |
Release history
| Country | Date | Label |
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| Canada[15] | April 29, 2008 | Universal Music |
| United States[16] | Hollywood | |
| Australia | July 26, 2008 | EMI |
References
- ↑ Raven-Symone by Raven-Symone - Music Review commonsensemedia.org
- ↑ Neon Reviews: Raven Symone’s Self-titled Album neonlimelight.com
- ↑ Review: Raven-Symoné – Raven-Symoné The Armored Stereo
- ↑ ♫ Raven Symoné Eponymous Album in Stores NOW!
- ↑ Braxton, Greg (March 6, 2008). "This Raven soars". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on October 26, 2012. Retrieved May 22, 2010.
- ↑ "Mario Interview". Billboard.com. Retrieved 2012-01-15.
- ↑ "February 2008 | blackfilm.com | features | COLLEGE ROAD TRIP | An Exclusive Interview with Raven-Symoné". blackfilm.com. 2008-03-03. Retrieved 2012-01-15.
- ↑ "Raven-Symone: 'I'm not a little kid anymore'". CNN. Archived from the original on July 24, 2008.
- ↑ "Radio Disney Summer Concert Series starts July 7". Cape May County Herald. Retrieved 2008-07-11.
- ↑ "Billboard Top 200 Album Chart w/ Soundscan Numbers". Forum.floppop.com. Retrieved 2012-01-15.
- ↑ Raven Symone Rare CD | eBay
- ↑ "iTunes Download EP". Itunes.apple.com. 2009-06-07. Retrieved 2012-01-15.
- ↑ Credits Allmusic
- ↑ Raven-Symoné - Raven-Symoné | Awards | AllMusic
- ↑ "Raven Symone: Raven Symone: Music". Amazon.ca. 2008-04-29. Retrieved 2012-01-15.
- ↑ "Raven-Symoné: Raven-Symoné: Music". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2012-01-15.