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==Releases and promotion==
==Releases and promotion==
''Simply Deep'' was released through [[Columbia Records]] in collaboration with Music World Music on October 28, 2002 in both the [[United States]] and [[Canada]]. The album would not be released worldwide until February 3, 2003.
''Simply Deep'' was released through [[Columbia Records]] in collaboration with Music World Music on October 28, 2002 in both the [[United States]] and [[Canada]]. The album would not be released worldwide until February 3, 2003.

Originally expected in early 2003, the success of the collaboration caused the label to advance the release date of her debut solo album, ''Simply Deep'', which Rowland rushed within three weeks to get done.<ref name="mtv19">{{Cite news|last=Moss|first=Corey|title=Nelly Hit Forces Change In Plans For Destiny's Child LPs |url=http://www.vh1.com/news/articles/1456206/20020722/destinys_child.jhtml|work=[[MTV News]]|publisher=[[VH1]]|date=2002-07-22|accessdate=2009-05-31}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|first=Joanna|last=Chaundy|title=Kelly Rowland: Single Black Female|url=http://www.bluesandsoul.com/feature/100/kelly_rowland/|work=Blues & Soul|date=2007-07-02|accessdate=2009-05-31}}</ref> Featuring production by [[Mark J. Feist]], Robert "Big Bert" Smith, [[Rich Harrison]], and singers [[Brandy Norwood|Brandy]] and [[Solange Knowles]], the album took Rowland's solo work further into an alternative music mixture, which Rowland described as a "weired fusion [of] a little bit of [[Sade]] and a little bit of [[rock music|rock]]."<ref name="mtv19"/><ref>{{Cite news|title=Q & A: Kelly Rowland|url=http://edition.cnn.com/2006/TRAVEL/03/02/houston.qa/index.html|work=[[CNN]]|date=2006-10-04|accessdate=2009-05-31}}</ref>

The album yielded three singles. "[[Stole (song)|Stole]]," a [[rock pop]]-influenced mid-tempo track about loss, was released as the album's lead single.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://acharts.us/song/980 |title=Kelly Rowland – Stole – Music Charts |accessdate=2008-03-26 |work=αCharts.us}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://swisscharts.com/showitem.asp?key=5464&cat=s |title=Kelly Rowland – Stole – swisscharts.com |accessdate=2008-03-26 |work=SwissCharts.com}}</ref> The album's second single was an up-tempo track entitled "[[Can't Nobody]]".<ref>{{cite web|title=Chart History|work=aCharts|url=http://acharts.us/song/98|accessdate=2007-06-26}}</ref> The final single, "[[Train on a Track]]", was featured on the soundtrack of the [[romantic comedy]] film ''[[Maid in Manhattan]]'' (2003).<ref>{{cite web|title=Chart History|work=aCharts|url=http://acharts.us/song/1194|accessdate=2007-06-26}}</ref>


In late-2003, nearly a year after ''Simply Deep'''s initial release, Rowland embarked on a European tour, the [[Simply Deeper Tour]], to promote the album. Visiting seventeen venues, Rowland embarked on the tour in the [[United Kingdom]] on September 13, 2003 and concluded it on October 6, 2003 in [[Paris, France]].
In late-2003, nearly a year after ''Simply Deep'''s initial release, Rowland embarked on a European tour, the [[Simply Deeper Tour]], to promote the album. Visiting seventeen venues, Rowland embarked on the tour in the [[United Kingdom]] on September 13, 2003 and concluded it on October 6, 2003 in [[Paris, France]].

==Comercial performance==
Released stateside in October 2002 and internationally in 2003, ''Simply Deep'' peaked at number twelve on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] in the U.S., where it was eventually certified [[gold certification|gold]] by the [[RIAA]] for more than 600,000 copies sold.<ref>{{Cite news|first=Gail|last=Mitchell|title=Rowland steps into her own with 2nd album|url=http://www.reuters.com/article/musicNews/idUSN0340900520070606|work=[[Reuters]]|date=2007-06-03|accessdate=2009-05-31}}</ref> Released to even bigger success in international terrotories, the album topped the [[UK Albums Chart]] and became a gold-seller in Ireland, [[Hong Kong]], [[Singapore]], [[New Zealand]], Australia, [[Canada]] and other countries, resulting into a worldwide sales total of 2.5 million copies.<ref name="certifications1">{{cite web|title=Artist Profile: Kelly Rowland|url=http://www.singersroom.com/artist/Kelly-Rowland/bio|work=Singersoom|accessdate=2009-04-26}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|first=Joanna|last=Chaundy|title=Kelly Rowland: Single Black Female|url=http://www.bluesandsoul.com/feature/100/kelly_rowland/|work=Blues & Soul|date=2007-07-02|accessdate=2009-05-31}}</ref>


==Track listing==
==Track listing==

Revision as of 23:04, 17 June 2009

Untitled

Simply Deep is the first debut solo album by American singer Kelly Rowland, first released by Columbia Records on October 28, 2002 in North America, and by February 3, 2003 throughout most international territories. Recorded within the three weeks during the hiatus of former group Destiny's Child and upon the success of worldwide number-hit single "Dilemma," a collaboration with rapper Nelly, the album facilitated Rowland in becoming a viable solo star.

Featuring production by Mark J. Feist, Robert "Big Bert" Smith, Rich Harrison, and singers Brandy and Solange Knowles, the album took Rowland's solo work further into an alternative music mixture, which Rowland described as a "weired fusion [of] a little bit of Sade and a little bit of rock."[1] Released stateside in October 2002 and internationally in 2003, Simply Deep peaked at number twelve on the Billboard 200 in the U.S., where it was eventually certified gold by the RIAA for more than 600,000 copies sold.[2] Released to even bigger success in international terrotories, the album topped the UK Albums Chart and became a gold-seller in Ireland, Hong Kong, Singapore, New Zealand, Australia, Canada and other countries, resulting into a worldwide sales total of 2.5 million copies.[3][4]


Releases and promotion

Simply Deep was released through Columbia Records in collaboration with Music World Music on October 28, 2002 in both the United States and Canada. The album would not be released worldwide until February 3, 2003.

Originally expected in early 2003, the success of the collaboration caused the label to advance the release date of her debut solo album, Simply Deep, which Rowland rushed within three weeks to get done.[5][6] Featuring production by Mark J. Feist, Robert "Big Bert" Smith, Rich Harrison, and singers Brandy and Solange Knowles, the album took Rowland's solo work further into an alternative music mixture, which Rowland described as a "weired fusion [of] a little bit of Sade and a little bit of rock."[5][7]

The album yielded three singles. "Stole," a rock pop-influenced mid-tempo track about loss, was released as the album's lead single.[8][9] The album's second single was an up-tempo track entitled "Can't Nobody".[10] The final single, "Train on a Track", was featured on the soundtrack of the romantic comedy film Maid in Manhattan (2003).[11]

In late-2003, nearly a year after Simply Deep's initial release, Rowland embarked on a European tour, the Simply Deeper Tour, to promote the album. Visiting seventeen venues, Rowland embarked on the tour in the United Kingdom on September 13, 2003 and concluded it on October 6, 2003 in Paris, France.

Comercial performance

Released stateside in October 2002 and internationally in 2003, Simply Deep peaked at number twelve on the Billboard 200 in the U.S., where it was eventually certified gold by the RIAA for more than 600,000 copies sold.[12] Released to even bigger success in international terrotories, the album topped the UK Albums Chart and became a gold-seller in Ireland, Hong Kong, Singapore, New Zealand, Australia, Canada and other countries, resulting into a worldwide sales total of 2.5 million copies.[3][13]

Track listing

  1. "Stole" (Steve Kipner, Dane Deviller, Sean Hosein) – 4:09
  2. "Dilemma" (Nelly featuring Kelly Rowland) (Nelly, Bunny Sigler, Kenny Gamble) – 4:49
  3. "Haven't Told You" (Anders Barrén, Jany Schella, Jeanette Olsson) – 3:42
  4. "Can't Nobody" (Rich Harrison, Robert Reed, Tony Fisher) – 4:04
  5. "Love/Hate" (Brandy Norwood, Blake English, Robert Smith) – 3:08
  6. "Simply Deep" (featuring Solange Knowles) (Troy Johnson, S. Knowles) – 3:22
  7. "(Love Lives in) Strange Places" (Kelly Rowland, Billy Mann, Damon Elliott) – 3:32
  8. "Obsession" (T. Johnson, S. Knowles) – 3:36
  9. "Heaven" (K. Rowland, Taura Jackson, Alonzo Jackson, Todd Mushaw) – 3:59
  10. "Past 12" (Robert Fusari, Mary Brown, Falonte Moore, Balewa Muhammad, Taron Beal, Eritza Lauds) – 3:28
  11. "Everytime You Walk Out That Door" (Mark J. Feist, Damon Sharpe) – 4:08
  12. "Train on a Track" (R. Fusari, Tiaa Wells, B. Muhammad, Sylvester Jordan) – 3:43
  13. "Beyond Imagination" (S. Knowles, D. Elliott, Romeo Antonio) – 3:21
Bonus tracks
  2. "Make U Wanna Stay" (featuring Joe Budden) (K. Rowland, J. Alexander, M. Knowles, D. Elliott, J. Budden, "D" Mello Singh, A. Stupat) – 4:09
  4. "Une Femme En Prison" (Stomy Bugsy featuring K. Rowland) (Maleko, S. Bugsy, Djam L) – 5:07
  6. "Stole" (H&D Nu Soul Mix) – 3:01
  8. "No Coincidence" (R. Fusari, B. Muhammad, S. Jordan) – 3:45
  10. "What Would You Do" – 3:58
  12. "Stole" (Maurice's Nu Soul Mix) – 7:40

Credits and personnel

Production

  • Executive producers: Mathew Knowles, Kelly Rowland
  • Co-producers: Mark J. Feist, Anders Barrén, Dane Deviller, Damon Sharpe, Sean Hosein, Heeba Jeeba, Steve Kipner, Faltone Moore, Jany Schella
  • Vocal producers: Teron Beal, Brandy Norwood, Tiaa Wells, K. Rowland
  • Vocal assistance: Sherrie Ford, Jeanette Olsson
  • Engineers: Blake English, Paul Falcone, John Frye, Franny G, Jaime Sickora, Spider, Kevin Thomas
  • Assistant engineers: Jun Ishizeki, Flip Osman, Daniel Milazzo
  • Mixing: Tony Maserati, Dave Pensado, Richard Travali
  • Mastering: Tom Coyne
  • A&R: Theresa LaBarbera Whites
  • Art Direction: Fabiola Caceres, Ian Cuttler
  • Photography: Isabel Snyder

Release history

Region Date
United States October 28, 2002
Canada
World February 3, 2003

Charts and certifications

  • These are the peak positions and certifications from chart providers.
Chart (2002-03) Providers Peak
position 		Certification
Australian Albums Chart[14] ARIA 5 Gold[15]
Austrian Albums Chart[14] Media Control 42
Belgian Albums Chart[14] IFPI/Ultratop 39
Canadian Albums Chart CRIA/Nielsen SoundScan Gold[15]
Danish Albums Chart[14] IFPI/Nielsen 5
Finnish Albums Chart GLF 17
French Albums Chart[14] SNEP/IFOP 47
German Albums Chart[14] Media Control 14
Hong Kong Albums Chart Gold[15]
Irish Albums Chart[14] IRMA 1 Gold[15]
New Zealand Albums Chart[14] RIANZ 7 Gold[15]
Norwegian Albums Chart[14] VG Nett 14
Singaporean Albums Chart Gold[15]
Swedish Albums Chart[14] GLF 32
Swiss Albums Chart[14] Media Control 17
UK Albums Chart[14] BPI/The Official UK Charts Company 1 Platinum [15]
U.S. Billboard 200[14] Billboard 12 Gold[15]
U.S. Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums[14] 3

Notes

  1. ^ "Q & A: Kelly Rowland". CNN. 2006-10-04. Retrieved 2009-05-31.
  2. ^ Mitchell, Gail (2007-06-03). "Rowland steps into her own with 2nd album". Reuters. Retrieved 2009-05-31.
  3. ^ a b "Artist Profile: Kelly Rowland". Singersoom. Retrieved 2009-04-26.
  4. ^ Chaundy, Joanna (2007-07-02). "Kelly Rowland: Single Black Female". Blues & Soul. Retrieved 2009-05-31.
  5. ^ a b Moss, Corey (2002-07-22). "Nelly Hit Forces Change In Plans For Destiny's Child LPs". MTV News. VH1. Retrieved 2009-05-31.
  6. ^ Chaundy, Joanna (2007-07-02). "Kelly Rowland: Single Black Female". Blues & Soul. Retrieved 2009-05-31.
  7. ^ "Q & A: Kelly Rowland". CNN. 2006-10-04. Retrieved 2009-05-31.
  8. ^ "Kelly Rowland – Stole – Music Charts". αCharts.us. Retrieved 2008-03-26.
  9. ^ "Kelly Rowland – Stole – swisscharts.com". SwissCharts.com. Retrieved 2008-03-26.
  10. ^ "Chart History". aCharts. Retrieved 2007-06-26.
  11. ^ "Chart History". aCharts. Retrieved 2007-06-26.
  12. ^ Mitchell, Gail (2007-06-03). "Rowland steps into her own with 2nd album". Reuters. Retrieved 2009-05-31.
  13. ^ Chaundy, Joanna (2007-07-02). "Kelly Rowland: Single Black Female". Blues & Soul. Retrieved 2009-05-31.
  14. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n "Charts Performance". A-Charts.us.
  15. ^ a b c d e f g h "Artist Profile". Singersroom.com.
Preceded by UK number one album
February 15 2003 – February 21 2003 		Succeeded by
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