Just Go (Lionel Richie album)
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Just Go is the ninth studio album by American singer-songwriter Lionel Richie
. The album was slated to be released in US on March 10, 2009, but was pushed back to May 19, 2009. In UK the album was released as scheduled on March 16, 2009. The International release date was March 13, 2009. Akon
and Ne-Yo
share in the writing duties for the new album, along with Norwegian pop/R&B producers StarGate. Just Go also has contributions from songwriter Johnta Austin
and The-Dream
.
"Just Go
" was released as the second single on March 12, 2009. The music video premiered the same day.
"I'm in Love" went for Urban AC radio adds on May 19, 2009.
"Forever and Ever" (which was not included on the final tracklisting) went for Urban AC radio adds on September 16, 2008.
"I'm Not Okay" went for Urban AC radio adds on September 16, 2008.
had a similar song "I Don't Care
" akin to Lionel's "Just Go
" released July 2009. It is currently being investigated by Universal Music Group
Lionel Richie
Lionel Brockman Richie, Jr. , is an American singer-songwriter, musician and record producer. Since 1968, he has been a member of the musical group Commodores signed to Motown Records...
. The album was slated to be released in US on March 10, 2009, but was pushed back to May 19, 2009. In UK the album was released as scheduled on March 16, 2009. The International release date was March 13, 2009. Akon
Akon
Aliaune Damala Badara Thiam, better known as simply Akon , is a Senegalese American R&B recording artist and songwriter.According to Forbes, Akon grossed $21 million in 2010, $20 million in 2009 and $12 million in 2008. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of "Locked Up", the first...
and Ne-Yo
Ne-Yo
Shaffer Chimere Smith, Jr. , better known by his stage name Ne-Yo, is an American pop and R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, dancer and actor. Beginning his career as a songwriter, Ne-Yo penned the hit "Let Me Love You" for singer Mario...
share in the writing duties for the new album, along with Norwegian pop/R&B producers StarGate. Just Go also has contributions from songwriter Johnta Austin
Johnta Austin
Johntá Austin is an American singer-songwriter, who is currently signed to Jermaine Dupri's So So Def Recordings. He is commonly known for collaborating with Producers Bryan-Michael Cox, Jermaine Dupri & The Production Team StarGate. Austin was awarded two Grammy Awards for his work on the songs...
and The-Dream
The-Dream
Terius Youngdell Nash , better known by his stage name The-Dream, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. He is known for co-writing "Umbrella" for Rihanna and "Single Ladies " for Beyoncé, as well as for his three solo albums, Love Hate, Love vs...
.
Track listing
| # | Title | Featured guest(s) | Producers | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Forever" | Phillip "Taj" Jackson (Backing Vocals) | Stargate Stargate (production team) This is a list of songs written and produced by the Norwegian production team Stargate.-Produced singles:-1999:5ive - Invincible*05. "Two Sides to Every Story"*06. "You Make Me a Better Man"Noora Noor - Curious*01. "Curious"... |
3:19 |
| 2 | "Just Go Just Go (Lionel Richie song) "Just Go" is a single by Lionel Richie from his 2009 album Just Go. The song, a duet with Akon, was released on March 12, 2009 and - following its UK release - was described by noted R&B writer Pete Lewis of the award-winning 'Blues & Soul' as "a seductively tuneful single with a Caribbean-tinged... " |
Akon Akon Aliaune Damala Badara Thiam, better known as simply Akon , is a Senegalese American R&B recording artist and songwriter.According to Forbes, Akon grossed $21 million in 2010, $20 million in 2009 and $12 million in 2008. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of "Locked Up", the first... |
Giorgio Tuinfort | 4:11 |
| 3 | "Nothing Left to Give" | Akon Akon Aliaune Damala Badara Thiam, better known as simply Akon , is a Senegalese American R&B recording artist and songwriter.According to Forbes, Akon grossed $21 million in 2010, $20 million in 2009 and $12 million in 2008. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of "Locked Up", the first... |
Giorgio Tuinfort | 3:32 |
| 4 | "Forever and a Day" | Tricky Stewart Christopher Stewart (music producer) Christopher "Tricky" Stewart is an American songwriter, music producer, music publisher, executive producer, recording industry executive and recording studio owner. In a career spanning 16 years, Stewart, at the helm of his company RedZone Entertainment, is responsible for over 25 million... |
4:04 | |
| 5 | "I'm Not Okay" | The-Dream The-Dream Terius Youngdell Nash , better known by his stage name The-Dream, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. He is known for co-writing "Umbrella" for Rihanna and "Single Ladies " for Beyoncé, as well as for his three solo albums, Love Hate, Love vs... (Backing Vocals) |
Tricky Stewart Christopher Stewart (music producer) Christopher "Tricky" Stewart is an American songwriter, music producer, music publisher, executive producer, recording industry executive and recording studio owner. In a career spanning 16 years, Stewart, at the helm of his company RedZone Entertainment, is responsible for over 25 million... |
3:28 |
| 6 | "Good Morning" | Tricky Stewart Christopher Stewart (music producer) Christopher "Tricky" Stewart is an American songwriter, music producer, music publisher, executive producer, recording industry executive and recording studio owner. In a career spanning 16 years, Stewart, at the helm of his company RedZone Entertainment, is responsible for over 25 million... |
4:06 | |
| 7 | "Through My Eyes" | Phillip "Taj" Jackson (Backing Vocals) | Stargate Stargate (production team) This is a list of songs written and produced by the Norwegian production team Stargate.-Produced singles:-1999:5ive - Invincible*05. "Two Sides to Every Story"*06. "You Make Me a Better Man"Noora Noor - Curious*01. "Curious"... |
4:06 |
| 8 | "I'm in Love" | Ne-Yo Ne-Yo Shaffer Chimere Smith, Jr. , better known by his stage name Ne-Yo, is an American pop and R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, dancer and actor. Beginning his career as a songwriter, Ne-Yo penned the hit "Let Me Love You" for singer Mario... (Backing Vocals) |
Stargate | 4:05 |
| 9 | "Think of You" | Phillip "Taj" Jackson (Backing Vocals) | Stargate & Martin K | 4:12 |
| 10 | "Into You Deep" | Tricky Stewart Christopher Stewart (music producer) Christopher "Tricky" Stewart is an American songwriter, music producer, music publisher, executive producer, recording industry executive and recording studio owner. In a career spanning 16 years, Stewart, at the helm of his company RedZone Entertainment, is responsible for over 25 million... |
5:19 | |
| 11 | "Pastime" | Stargate | 3:52 | |
| 12 | "Face In The Crowd" | Trijntje Oosterhuis Trijntje Oosterhuis Judith Katrijntje "Trijntje" Oosterhuis is a Dutch pop and jazz singer.-Early life:Judith Katrijntje Oosterhuis was born on 5 February 1973, in Amsterdam, the Netherlands... |
Clayton Haraba | 4:21 |
| 13 | "Somewhere in London" | Tricky Stewart Christopher Stewart (music producer) Christopher "Tricky" Stewart is an American songwriter, music producer, music publisher, executive producer, recording industry executive and recording studio owner. In a career spanning 16 years, Stewart, at the helm of his company RedZone Entertainment, is responsible for over 25 million... |
5:05 | |
| 14 | "Eternity" | Lionel Richie Lionel Richie Lionel Brockman Richie, Jr. , is an American singer-songwriter, musician and record producer. Since 1968, he has been a member of the musical group Commodores signed to Motown Records... |
4:37 |
Singles
"Good Morning" was released as the album's lead single, and went for Urban AC radio adds on November 4, 2008."Just Go
Just Go (Lionel Richie song)
"Just Go" is a single by Lionel Richie from his 2009 album Just Go. The song, a duet with Akon, was released on March 12, 2009 and - following its UK release - was described by noted R&B writer Pete Lewis of the award-winning 'Blues & Soul' as "a seductively tuneful single with a Caribbean-tinged...
" was released as the second single on March 12, 2009. The music video premiered the same day.
"I'm in Love" went for Urban AC radio adds on May 19, 2009.
Other Singles
"Face in the Crowd" was released as an international single (in the Netherlands) on July 18, 2008."Forever and Ever" (which was not included on the final tracklisting) went for Urban AC radio adds on September 16, 2008.
"I'm Not Okay" went for Urban AC radio adds on September 16, 2008.
Charts
| Chart (2008–2009) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US 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... |
24 |
| US 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... |
9 |
| Austria | 9 |
| France | 79 |
| Netherland | 22 |
| Belgian Albums Chart (Flanders) | 89 |
| UK Albums Chart UK Albums Chart The UK Albums Chart is a list of albums ranked by physical and digital sales in the United Kingdom. It is compiled every week by The Official Charts Company and broadcast on a Sunday on BBC Radio 1 , and published in Music Week magazine and on the OCC website .To qualify for the UK albums chart... |
10 |
| UK R&B Chart UK R&B Chart The Official UK R&B Chart is a forty-position R&B/Hip-Hop chart compiled by The Official UK Charts Company. Although the chart does not receive any airplay, its compilation is viewed on BBC Radio 1's website and publications such as ChartsPlus and Music Week... |
1 |
| Switzerland | 28 |
Chart procession and succession
Controversy
The South-Korean girl band 2NE12NE1
Both the song and the group became popular online: Fire topped Mnet's online chart and 2NE1 became a popular search term. The group was awarded three Cyworld Digital Music Awards; "Lollipop" and "Fire" both won "Song of the Month" and the group won "Rookie of the Month" for May 2009...
had a similar song "I Don't Care
I Don't Care
"I Don't Care" is a song by Puerto Rican singer Ricky Martin from his tenth album, Life. It was released as a single on September 13, 2005....
" akin to Lionel's "Just Go
Just Go (Lionel Richie song)
"Just Go" is a single by Lionel Richie from his 2009 album Just Go. The song, a duet with Akon, was released on March 12, 2009 and - following its UK release - was described by noted R&B writer Pete Lewis of the award-winning 'Blues & Soul' as "a seductively tuneful single with a Caribbean-tinged...
" released July 2009. It is currently being investigated by Universal Music Group
External links
- Lionel Richie official site
- [ Just Go] at Allmusic