| Product Summary | | Label: Uni/island | | UPC: 00731452451620 | | Release Date: 8/11/1998 | | Buy.com Sku: 60294941 | | Item#: MM3PNP | | Buy.com Sales Rank: 25079 | Format:  CD |
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(P) 1998 The Island Def Jam Music Group
(C) 1998 The Island Def Jam Music Group
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Notes & Personnel Info |  | Personnel includes: Kelly Price (vocals); Shawn Smith (various instruments, background vocals); Alvin West, Herb Middleton (various instruments); Peter Mokran, Willie Brown, Randy Bowland (guitar); Ingor Szwec (violin); Davis Barnett (viola); Larry Gold (cello); James Poyser, Stephen C. Roberts (piano); Antoine Charlton (keyboards); Darren Hicks, Jetheniel Nixon, Mike Jordan (bass); Robert W. Kelly (drums); Allen Plummer (percussion); A. Dent, Roy Hamilton (drum programming); Carlos, Dada (programming); Cheree Price (background vocals); R. Kelly, Ronald Isley, Lil Cease. | | Unity: Marshall Carpenter, Maurice Brown, Troy Ellis, Vince Freeman (background vocals). | | Producers include: R. Kelly, Herb Middleton, Daron Jones, Stevie J., Kelly Price. | | Engineers include: Joe Pirrera, Rico Lumpkin, Steve Dent. | | Personnel: Kelly Price (vocals, background vocals); Al West, Peter Mokran, Randy Bowland, Willie Brown (guitar); Ingor Szwec (violin); Davis A. Barnett (viola); Larry Gold (cello); Stephen C. Roberts, James Poyser (piano); Shawn Smith (keyboards, background vocals); Antonio L. Daniels, Antonie Charlton, Kendall D. Nesbitt (keyboards); Darren Hicks (bass guitar); Robert Kelly (drums); Allen Plummer (percussion); Roy "Royalty" Hamilton, A. Dent (drum programming); Troy Ellis, Maurice Brown , Cheree Price, Marshall Carpenter, Vince Freeman (background vocals). | | Audio Mixer: Peter Mokran. | | Recording information: D.A.R.P. Studios; Daddy's House Studios; Electric Lady Studios; Purple Dragon Studios; Sound On Soun; Studio. | | Kelly Price first made her mark as a vocalist on Notorious B.I.G.'s "Mo Money, Mo Problems" and Mase's "Feels So Good," which may give the casual observer the impression that she's a straight-up gangsta. Not so. Price is an urban crooner, much like a streetwise Mariah Carey or a domesticated Mary J. Blige. She has a sweet, smooth voice that's a joy to listen to, but what makes her debut Soul of a Woman so impressive is that she's not just a singer, she's a talented songwriter as well. Soul of a Woman is filled with well-crafted contemporary R&B songs that are melodic, memorable and perfectly delivered. It's an audacious debut from a promising young talent. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine | | Blessed with a fabulously dynamic voice, Kelly Price is a welcome addition to the competitive world of R&B music with her debut SOUL OF A WOMAN. Not only has Price co-written every song on the album except one, she is also the producer or co-producer of seven songs. "Friend of Mine" became a huge hit at Urban and Pop radio. Produced by J. Dub and Stevie J, the track is a vibrant tale of a friend who betrays Price's trust and steals her man. | | Other songs to check out are "Don't Say Goodbye" (produced by Price and Alvin West), "Your Love," which features a rap appearance from Lil' Cease, and "Just One More Time" which boasts a guest spot from R. Kelly. Soft strings and beautiful piano on the ballads are offset by strong drum programming and hot melodies on the faster songs ("Secret Love"). |
Musical Guests | | R. Kelly | | Lil' Cease | | Ronald Isley |
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| | Technical Info | | Release Date : 08/11/1998 | | Original Release Date : 1998 | | Catalog ID : 524516 | | Label : Island Black Music | | Number of Discs : 1 | | Runtime : 57m : 7s | | Studio/Live : Studio | | Mono/Stereo : Stereo | | SPAR Code : n/a | | UPC : 00731452451620 |
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| | Professional Reviews | | Entertainment Weekly (9/25/98, p.107)
- "...One listen to ther debut makes clear that Price's poignant vocals rise above her peers'. But without the sugar-pop hooks and samples that dominate the charts, SOUL will move only the adult crowd, until the remixers come calling." - Rating: BThe Source (10/98, p.232)
- "...Whether taking her man to task, making him feel appreciated or giving praise to the Lord, Kelly Price has the ability to make you forget that you've pretty much heard all this before..." |
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