Simply Deep

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Simply Deep is the 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-one hit single "Dilemma," a collaboration with rapper Nelly, the album facilitated Rowland in becoming a viable solo star.

Simply Deep peaked at number twelve on the Billboard 200 in the U.S., where it was certified gold by the RIAA for more than 600,000 copies sold.[1] The album also 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 4 million copies.[2][3]

Background

Rapper Nelly went into the studio to record the track Dilemma for his second studio album, Nellyville, and wanted a female vocalist to add. The song samples Patti LaBelle's "Love, Need and Want You" from her 1983 album I'm In Love Again. Nelly called Rowland by phone and they both agreed. After a few days of recording, during which Rowland rerecorded her part many times to achieve it "just right", "Dilemma" was completed. By July 2002, the track had reached the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100 based on airplay alone.The song affected the early plans for Destiny's Child members, whose members were held on hiatus to pursue solo album releases. As part of their strategy, each member's albums were to be staggered with member Beyoncé Knowles releasing in October 2002 and Rowland's album expected in early 2003. Their management rescheduled the dates: Rowland eventually released her debut solo album, Simply Deep, on October 28, 2002, ahead of the other two members of the group. "Dilemma" was released as the first single off the album, which served as a propeller for her solo career. "Dilemma" is Rowland's first international solo single away from the group.The song was received well by the critics.

Reception

Allmusic reviewer Jason Birchmeier noted it as one of the "three well-calculated, standout" tracks in the album.In her review for Simply Deep, Caroline Sullivan of The Guardian wrote: "Thanks to the ubiquitous Dilemma, a song that practically peeled off its clothes on the spot, Destiny's Child's Kelly Rowland is no longer a mere backing vocalist for Beyoncé Knowles." Dilemma was nominated for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration, Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group and Record of the Year at the Grammy Awards of 2003.The song won. Best Rap/Sung Collaboration.

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.[3][4] 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."[4][5]

The album yielded three singles. "Stole," a rock pop-influenced mid-tempo track about loss, was released as the album's lead single,following the worldwide success of "Dilemma"."Stole" entered the top twenty on the majority of the charts it appeared on, reaching the top five in Australia, Ireland, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, where it remains her highest-charting solo single to date. [6][7] The album's second single was an up-tempo track entitled "Can't Nobody".[8] The final single, "Train on a Track", was featured on the soundtrack of the romantic comedy film Maid in Manhattan (2003).[9]

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.

Commercial 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.[1] 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.[2][3]

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, Teron 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 Track (all editions)
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
14."Make U Wanna Stay" (featuring Joe Budden)"K. Rowland, J. Alexander, M. Knowles, D. Elliott, J. Budden, "D" Mello Singh, A. Stupat4:09
European edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
15."No Coincidence"R. Fusari, B. Muhammad, S. Jordan3:45
French edition[10]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
15."Une Femme En Prison (Stomy Bugsy featuring K. Rowland)"Maleko, S. Bugsy, Djam L5:07
16."Stole (H&D Nu Soul Mix)" 3:01
17."No Coincidence"R. Fusari, B. Muhammad, S. Jordan3:45
Japanese edition[11]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
15."No Coincidence"R. Fusari, B. Muhammad, S. Jordan3:45
16."What Would You Do" 3:58

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[12] ARIA 5 Gold[13]
Austrian Albums Chart[12] Media Control 42
Belgian Albums Chart[12] IFPI/Ultratop 39
Canadian Albums Chart CRIA/Nielsen SoundScan Gold[13]
Danish Albums Chart[12] IFPI/Nielsen 5
Finnish Albums Chart GLF 17
French Albums Chart[12] SNEP/IFOP 47 23,000
German Albums Chart[12] Media Control 14
Hong Kong Albums Chart Gold[13]
Irish Albums Chart[12] IRMA 1 Gold[13]
New Zealand Albums Chart[12] RIANZ 7 Gold[13]
Norwegian Albums Chart[12] VG Nett 14
Polish Album Chart[14] OLIS 21 Gold[13]
Singaporean Albums Chart Gold[13]
Swedish Albums Chart[12] GLF 32
Swiss Albums Chart[12] Media Control 17
UK Albums Chart[12] BPI/The Official UK Charts Company 1 Platinum [13]
U.S. Billboard 200[12] Billboard 12 Gold[13]
U.S. Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums[12] 3

Notes

  1. ^ a b Mitchell, Gail (2007-06-03). "Rowland steps into her own with 2nd album". Reuters. Retrieved 2009-05-31.
  2. ^ a b "Artist Profile: Kelly Rowland". Singersoom. Retrieved 2009-04-26.
  3. ^ a b c Chaundy, Joanna (2007-07-02). "Kelly Rowland: Single Black Female". Blues & Soul. Retrieved 2009-05-31.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ "Q & A: Kelly Rowland". CNN. 2006-10-04. Retrieved 2009-05-31.
  6. ^ "Kelly Rowland – Stole – Music Charts". αCharts.us. Retrieved 2008-03-26.
  7. ^ "Kelly Rowland – Stole – swisscharts.com". SwissCharts.com. Retrieved 2008-03-26.
  8. ^ "Chart History". aCharts. Retrieved 2007-06-26.
  9. ^ "Chart History". aCharts. Retrieved 2007-06-26.
  10. ^ http://www.amazon.fr/Simply-Deep-Kelly-Rowland/dp/B00007L1JG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1273418580&sr=1-3
  11. ^ http://www.hmv.co.jp/product/detail/838160
  12. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n "Charts Performance". A-Charts.us.
  13. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Artist Profile". Singersroom.com.
  14. ^ "Official Polish Album Chart Top 50". OLiS. Retrieved 2009-10-07.
Preceded by UK number one album
February 15, 2003 – February 21, 2003 		Succeeded by
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