Danity Kane (album)
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Danity Kane is the self-titled debut album by American
Pop
/R&B group Danity Kane
, released by Bad Boy Records
on August 22, 2006 (see 2006 in music
) in the United States
and by Atlantic Records
on November 11, 2006 in Germany
and Switzerland
.
and Bad Boy vice president Harve Pierre
, the album features production by Timbaland
, Danja, Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins
, Mario Winans
, Bryan Michael Cox
, Rami
, Ryan Leslie
, Scott Storch
and Jim Jonsin
.
albums chart. According to Soundscan, the album has sold over 935,000 copies to date. In early 2007, it was certified Platinum
for over 1 million copies shipped domestically.
"One Shot" is featured on America's Next Top Model, Cycle 8
's promotional theme song.
" with Yung Joc
. The song was followed by the moderately successful ballad, "Ride for You
".
The label wanted to release "Hold Me Down" as the third single, however the band lobbied for "Right Now" or "Want It". No definitive answer surfaced for the lack of singles on the debut album but this is attributed to management issues with the next single decision and the less than stellar chart performance of "Ride for You."
Left over tracks
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
Pop
Pop music
Pop music is usually understood to be commercially recorded music, often oriented toward a youth market, usually consisting of relatively short, simple songs utilizing technological innovations to produce new variations on existing themes.- Definitions :David Hatch and Stephen Millward define pop...
/R&B group Danity Kane
Danity Kane
Danity Kane was an American female music group signed to Bad Boy Records, first established in 2005. Formed on the third installment of MTV's Making the Band reality television series, the quintet comprised members Aubrey O'Day, Wanita "D. Woods" Woodgett, Shannon Bex, Dawn Richard, and Aundrea...
, released by Bad Boy Records
Bad Boy Records
Bad Boy Records is a record label founded in 1993 by producer/rapper/entrepreneur Sean "Diddy" Combs. Today it operates as a subsidiary of Warner Music Group, and is distributed by Atlantic Records.-Beginnings:...
on August 22, 2006 (see 2006 in music
2006 in music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2006.-January:*January 10 – Eric Burdon releases his album Soul of a Man and begins touring with a new band....
) in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
and by Atlantic Records
Atlantic Records
Atlantic Records is an American record label best known for its many recordings of rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and jazz...
on November 11, 2006 in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
and Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
.
Production
The album involves production from executive-producer Sean CombsSean Combs
Sean John Combs , also known by his stage names Diddy and P. Diddy, is an American rapper, singer, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur. He has won three Grammy Awards and two MTV Video Music Awards, and his clothing line earned a Council of Fashion Designers of America award. He was originally...
and Bad Boy vice president Harve Pierre
Harve Pierre
Harve Pierre, also known by the stage-name Joe Hooker, is a writer, singer and producer. Pierre is also the President of Sean "Diddy" Combs' Bad Boy record company. As a singer, he uses almost "out-of-tune", loud, rap-style singing vocals...
, the album features production by Timbaland
Timbaland
Timothy Zachery Mosley , better known by his stage name Timbaland, is an American record producer, songwriter and rapper....
, Danja, Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins
Rodney Jerkins
Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins is an American songwriter, record producer, and musician. Jerkins received two Grammy nominations in 2011.-Biography:...
, Mario Winans
Mario Winans
Mario Winans is an American R&B singer, songwriter, music producer, and multi-instrumentalist. Born Mario Brown, he is the son of gospel recording artist Vickie Winans and her first husband, Bishop Ronald Brown. He is also the stepson of his mother's second husband, gospel singer, Pastor Marvin...
, Bryan Michael Cox
Bryan Michael Cox
Bryan-Michael Cox is a GRAMMY award winning American songwriter and record producer.-History:Bryan-Michael Cox was born in Miami and grew up in Houston, where he attended the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. While in the eleventh grade he met and was mentored by Greg Curtis...
, Rami
Rami Yacoub
Rami Yacoub is a Swedish music producer and songwriter of Palestinian descent, and former member of the successful songwriting/production houses Cheiron Studios and Maratone...
, Ryan Leslie
Ryan Leslie
Anthony Ryan Leslie, known professionally as Ryan Leslie, is a Grammy nominated American record producer, multi-instrumentalist, rapper, entrepreneur, and singer. Founder of the media company NextSelection Lifestyle Group, Leslie has produced singles for a number of artists in a variety of genres...
, Scott Storch
Scott Storch
Scott Storch is an American record producer. He produces a variety of music, particularly hip hop, reggaeton, and R&B. His label, Storch Music Company responsible for signing Brooke Hogan and Nox...
and Jim Jonsin
Jim Jonsin
James Scheffer, better known by his professional name, Jim Jonsin, is an American Grammy award winning record producer, songwriter, record executive, and entrepreneur...
.
Release history
| Region | Date |
|---|---|
| United States | |
| United Kingdom | |
| Germany | |
| Switzerland | |
| Philippines |
Chart performance
The album sold over 90,000 copies in its first day of release, Danity Kane officially sold 234,662 copies its first week, placing it at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
albums chart. According to Soundscan, the album has sold over 935,000 copies to date. In early 2007, it was certified Platinum
RIAA certification
In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America awards certification based on the number of albums and singles sold through retail and other ancillary markets. Other countries have similar awards...
for over 1 million copies shipped domestically.
"One Shot" is featured on America's Next Top Model, Cycle 8
America's Next Top Model, Cycle 8
America's Next Top Model Cycle 8 is the eighth cycle of America's Next Top Model and the second season of the series to be aired on The CW network, which aired from February 28, 2007, to May 16, 2007....
's promotional theme song.
Singles
The debut and lead single from the album was the Billboard top 10 hit, "Show StopperShow Stopper
"Show Stopper" is a R&B-dance-pop-snap song written by Angela Hunte, Krystal Oliver, Calvin Puckett, Frank Romano, and James Scheffer for Danity Kane's debut album Danity Kane . It features guest vocals by rapper Yung Joc and was produced by Jim Jonsin...
" with Yung Joc
Yung Joc
YaMar Jon Robinson , better known by his stage name Yung Joc, is an American rapper.-Early life:Robinson's father, Vivian Young, ran a hair-care products company and helped him write a jingle for Revlon; Robinson founded his own label to release his music.-New Joc City :After Teaming with producer...
. The song was followed by the moderately successful ballad, "Ride for You
Ride for You
"Ride for You" is an Pop/R&B ballad written by Bryan Michael Cox, Kendrick "Wyldcard" Dean, and Adonis Stropshire for Danity Kane's debut album Danity Kane . Co-produced by Cox and Wyldcard, it was released as the album's second single in fall 2006 . The song peaked at number 78 on the U.S...
".
The label wanted to release "Hold Me Down" as the third single, however the band lobbied for "Right Now" or "Want It". No definitive answer surfaced for the lack of singles on the debut album but this is attributed to management issues with the next single decision and the less than stellar chart performance of "Ride for You."
Track listing
| # | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "One Shot" | B. M. Cox, K. Dean, A. Shropshire | Bryan-Michael Cox | 3:41 |
| 2. | "Heartbreaker" | J. Sheffer, A. Hunte, F. Romano, C. Puckett, K. Oliver | Jim Jonsin Jim Jonsin James Scheffer, better known by his professional name, Jim Jonsin, is an American Grammy award winning record producer, songwriter, record executive, and entrepreneur... |
3:03 |
| 3. | "Want It" | T. Mosley Timbaland Timothy Zachery Mosley , better known by his stage name Timbaland, is an American record producer, songwriter and rapper.... , K. Hilson Keri Hilson Keri Lynn Hilson is an American R&B singer-songwriter. Born and raised in Decatur, Georgia, Hilson began her music career as a songwriter, penning tracks for several artists in the mid-2000s as part of the five-person production and songwriting team, The Clutch... , J. Washington, N. Hills |
Timbaland Timbaland Timothy Zachery Mosley , better known by his stage name Timbaland, is an American record producer, songwriter and rapper.... & Danja |
3:22 |
| 4. | "Right Now" | T. Mosley, K. Hilson, J. Washington, N. Hills | Timbaland & Danja | 3:32 |
| 5. | "Show Stopper Show Stopper "Show Stopper" is a R&B-dance-pop-snap song written by Angela Hunte, Krystal Oliver, Calvin Puckett, Frank Romano, and James Scheffer for Danity Kane's debut album Danity Kane . It features guest vocals by rapper Yung Joc and was produced by Jim Jonsin... " (feat. Yung Joc Yung Joc YaMar Jon Robinson , better known by his stage name Yung Joc, is an American rapper.-Early life:Robinson's father, Vivian Young, ran a hair-care products company and helped him write a jingle for Revlon; Robinson founded his own label to release his music.-New Joc City :After Teaming with producer... ) |
J. Scheffer, A. Hunte, K. Oliver, F. Romano, C. Puckett | Jim Jonsin | 3:49 |
| 6. | "Hold Me Down" | R. Jerkins, D. Thomas, K. N. Price | Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins | 3:57 |
| 7. | "Come Over (Interlude)" | M. Winans | Mario Winans Mario Winans Mario Winans is an American R&B singer, songwriter, music producer, and multi-instrumentalist. Born Mario Brown, he is the son of gospel recording artist Vickie Winans and her first husband, Bishop Ronald Brown. He is also the stepson of his mother's second husband, gospel singer, Pastor Marvin... for The Hitmen The Hitmen (production team) The Hitmen is a production team formed by Sean "Diddy" Combs to produce hip hop and R&B records for his Bad Boy label's recording artists. Because of its great success, the group has also been hired for projects outside of Bad Boy-Production:... |
1:44 |
| 8. | "Ooh Ahh" | R. Leslie | Ryan Leslie Ryan Leslie Anthony Ryan Leslie, known professionally as Ryan Leslie, is a Grammy nominated American record producer, multi-instrumentalist, rapper, entrepreneur, and singer. Founder of the media company NextSelection Lifestyle Group, Leslie has produced singles for a number of artists in a variety of genres... |
2:51 |
| 9. | "Press Pause" | M. Winans, D. Angelettie, M. Winans, M. Jones | Mario Winans & Deric "D-Dot" Angelettie Deric Angelettie Deric Michael Angelettie , otherwise known as D-Dot, Papa Dot and The Madd Rapper, is a rapper, record producer, CEO and entrepreneur. He graduated from Samuel J. Tilden High School in 1986. He then attended Howard University from 1986-1989. He dropped out to pursue a music career... for The Hitmen |
3:12 |
| 10. | "Ain't True (Interlude)" | M. Winans, M. Winans | Mario Winans for The Hitmen | 1:34 |
| 11. | "Ride for You Ride for You "Ride for You" is an Pop/R&B ballad written by Bryan Michael Cox, Kendrick "Wyldcard" Dean, and Adonis Stropshire for Danity Kane's debut album Danity Kane . Co-produced by Cox and Wyldcard, it was released as the album's second single in fall 2006 . The song peaked at number 78 on the U.S... " |
B. M. Cox, K. Dean, A. Shropshire | Bryan Michael-Cox | 4:11 |
| 12. | "Touching My Body" | R. Leslie, A. Shropshire, M. Riddick | Ryan Leslie | 3:42 |
| 13. | "Back Up" | B. M. Cox, K. Dean, C. Dennis | Bryan-Michael Cox | 3:25 |
| 14. | "Stay with Me" | Rami Yacoub Rami Yacoub Rami Yacoub is a Swedish music producer and songwriter of Palestinian descent, and former member of the successful songwriting/production houses Cheiron Studios and Maratone... , Arnthor Birgisson Arnthor Birgisson Arnthor Birgisson born on February 12, 1976, in Reykjavik, Iceland, is a Swedish songwriter and producer. His music can be described as a mixture of pop and R&B... , M. Riddick |
Rami Yacoub Rami Yacoub Rami Yacoub is a Swedish music producer and songwriter of Palestinian descent, and former member of the successful songwriting/production houses Cheiron Studios and Maratone... , Arnthor Birgisson |
3:54 |
| 15. | "Sleep on It" (hidden track) | S. Storch, J. Boyd | Scott Storch Scott Storch Scott Storch is an American record producer. He produces a variety of music, particularly hip hop, reggaeton, and R&B. His label, Storch Music Company responsible for signing Brooke Hogan and Nox... |
3:23 |
Left over tracks
- "I Wish" (Produced by Jeremy "Yogi" Graham)
- "Love At First Sight" (written by Tijuan Frampton, Jeremy "Yogi" Graham, Shannon Douglas)
- "Take It Further"
- "Tell MeTell Me (Diddy song)"Tell Me" is the second single from Diddy's 2006 album, Press Play. The song features Christina Aguilera and is produced by Just Blaze. According to All Access, the single hit radio stations on November 7, 2006.-Background:...
" (re-recorded version appeared on DiddySean CombsSean John Combs , also known by his stage names Diddy and P. Diddy, is an American rapper, singer, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur. He has won three Grammy Awards and two MTV Video Music Awards, and his clothing line earned a Council of Fashion Designers of America award. He was originally...
's 2006 album Press Play)
Album Sampler Tracklisting
An album sampler was released including:- "One Shot"
- "Press Pause"
- "Back Up"
- "Hold Me Down"
Credits
- Executive producers: Sean CombsSean CombsSean John Combs , also known by his stage names Diddy and P. Diddy, is an American rapper, singer, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur. He has won three Grammy Awards and two MTV Video Music Awards, and his clothing line earned a Council of Fashion Designers of America award. He was originally...
, Harve Pierre - Vocal producer: Jim Beans, Conrad Dimanche, Makeba Riddick, Adonis Stropshire, Supa Tight Writer
- Vocal assistance: LaShay Winans,
- Engineers: Noel Burdick, Andy Haller, Robert Marks, Sean Tallman, Sam Thomas
- Assistant engineers: Jan Fairchild, Andy Geel, Joe Gonzalez, Ryan Kennedy, Kev O, Kevin Wilson
- Mixing: Rich Keller, Kevin Krouse, Robert Marks, Sam Thomas
- Mastering: Chris Athens
- A&R: Gwendolyn Niles
- Design: Mark Obriski
- Art Direction: Mark Obriski
- Photography: Chapman BaehlerChapman BaehlerChapman Baehler is a photographer and director primarily working with musicians.His photographs have been featured on more than 160 albums since the mid-1990s, covering artists including Brooks & Dunn , Iggy Pop , Nine Inch Nails, Kelly Clarkson, Stone Temple Pilots, John Mayer, Fishbone,...
Charts
| Chart (2006) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| German Albums Chart Media Control Charts The official music charts in Germany are gathered and published by the company Media Control GfK International on behalf of Bundesverband Musikindustrie... |
50 |
| Swiss Albums Chart Swiss Music Charts The Swiss Music Charts are Switzerland's main music sales charts. The charts are a record of the highest-selling singles and albums in various genres in Switzerland.The Swiss Charts include:* Singles Top 75... |
83 |
| U.S. Billboard 200 Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... |
1 |
| U.S. Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums is a chart published by Billboard magazine that ranks R&B and hip hop albums based on sales compiled by Nielsen SoundScan. The name of the chart was changed from Top R&B Albums in 1999... |
2 |