Chapter II

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Chapter II
Chapter II cover
Studio album by Ashanti
Released July 1, 2003
Recorded 2002–2003
Genre R&B, pop
Length 65:04
Label Murder Inc.
Producer Irv Gotti, Chink Santana, 7 Aurelius, Jared Thomas, Reggie Wright
Professional reviews
Ashanti chronology
Ashanti
(2002)
Chapter II
(2003)
Ashanti's Christmas
(2003)

Chapter II is the second studio album by American R&B/pop singer Ashanti, released in 2003 (see 2003 in music). The album debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart, selling over 326,000 copies in its first week. The album spawned the singles "Rock wit U (Awww Baby)", "Rain on Me", and "Breakup 2 Makeup" (Remix). The album sold over 1.5 million copies in the U.S. [1] and over 3 million copies worldwide.

Contents

[edit] Track listing

  1. "Intro/Medley" (7 Aurelius, J. Atkins, T.D. Bell, R. Calhoun, L. Creed, M. DeBarge, Ashanti Douglas, E. Jordan, Lane, Irving Lorenzo, A. Parker) – 1:18
  2. "Shany's World" (Douglas, Lorenzo, Parker) – 3:05
  3. "Rock wit U (Awww Baby)" (Douglas, Lorenzo, Parker) – 3:29
  4. "What Are They Gonna Say Now (Skit)" – 0:31
  5. "Breakup 2 Makeup" (Douglas, Lorenzo, Parker) – 3:41
  6. "I Found Lovin'" (Johnny Flippin, Michael L. Walker) – 4:15
  7. "Rain on Me" (Burt Bacharach, Hal David, Douglas, Lorenzo, Parker) – 4:57
  8. "Then Ya Gone" (Douglas, E. Isley, M. Isley, O. Isley, R. Isley, C. Jasper, Lorenzo, Parker) – 4:59
  9. "Living My Life" (Douglas, Lorenzo, Parker) – 3:46
  10. "Black Child (Skit)" (R. Gills, Lorenzo, Parker) – 1:28
  11. "Feel So Good" (Douglas, Smead Hudman, Austin Croom Johnson, Lorenzo, Parker) – 4:31
  12. "Carry On" (Douglas, Lorenzo, Parker) – 3:15
  13. "The Sugar Shack (Skit)" – 1:10
  14. "The Story of 2" (Douglas, Rick James, Lorenzo, Parker) – 4:33
  15. "Ohhh Ahhh" (7 Aurelius, Douglas, A. Green, Lorenzo, Parker) – 4:36
  16. "Shany Shia (Skit)" – 1:11
  17. "Sweet Baby" (J. Atkins, 7 Aurelius, Douglas, Green, Lorenzo) – 4:08
  18. "U Say, I Say" (Douglas, Lorenzo, Parker) – 4:09
  19. "I Don't Mind" (Douglas, Lorenzo, Parker) – 5:04
  20. "Outro" (Douglas, Lorenzo, Parker) – 0:58
  21. "I Know" (Japan bonus track #1- also on UK edition)
  22. "Not Scared" (Japan bonus track #2)

[edit] Personnel

  • Ashanti - vocals
  • Robert Bacon - bass, guitar
  • Demetrius McGhee - piano, soloist

[edit] Production

  • Producers: Irv Gotti, Chink Santana
  • Executive producers: Ashanti Douglas, Irv Gotti
  • Engineer: Milwaukee Buck
  • Mixing: Duro
  • Mastering: Brian "Big Bass" Gardener
  • A&R: Darcell Lawrence, Patrick "Plain Pat" Reynolds, Todd "Shortma" Simms
  • A&R assistance: Errol "Eezie" Vaughan Jr.
  • Recording director: Tony Vanias
  • Creative director: Rick Patrick
  • Art direction: Andy West
  • Art producer: Laura Tamburino
  • Photography: Daniela Federici
  • Make-up: JJ
  • Stylist: Rosie Michel
  • Hair stylist: Shereese Slate

[edit] Charts

Album - Billboard (North America)

Year Chart Position
2003 The Billboard 200 1
2003 Top Internet Albums 1
2004 Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums 1
2003 Top Canadian Albums 5
2003 UK Top Chart Albums 5

Singles - Billboard (North America)

Year Single Chart Position
2003 "Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)" The Billboard Hot 100 2
2003 "Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)" Top 40 Mainstream 5
2003 "Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)" Top 40 Tracks 5
2003 "Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)" Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks 4
2003 "Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)" Rhythmic Top 40 2
2003 "Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)" Canadian Singles Chart 4
2003 "Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)" Hot Dance Music/Club Play 8
2003 "Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)" Hot Dance Music/Club Play 6
2003 "Rain on Me" The Billboard Hot 100 7
2003 "Rain on Me" Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks 2
2003 "Rain on Me" Rhythmic Top 40 11
2004 "Breakup 2 Makeup" Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks 76

[edit] RIAA

  • U.S. Platinum #1 (for 2 weeks)
Preceded by
Dangerously in Love by Beyoncé
Billboard 200 number-one album
July 19 - August 1, 2003
Succeeded by
Bad Boys II (soundtrack) by Various artists

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