Simply Deep

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Simply Deep
Simply Deep cover
Studio album by Kelly Rowland
Released October 28, 2002 (2002-10-28)
(see release history)
Recorded 2002
Genre Pop, dance-pop, soul, R&B, Adult Alternative
Length 53:09 (U.S. edition)
57:01 (Int. edition)
Label Columbia
Producer Jovonn Alexander, BAM & Ryan, Anders Barren, Dane Deviller, Chad Elliott, Damon Elliott, Mark J. Feist, Rob Fusari, Rich Harrison, Sean Hosein, Alonzo Jackson, Troy Johnson, Steve Kipner, Solange Knowles, Billy Mann, Falonte Moore, Jane Schella, Damon Sharpe, Robert Smith
Professional reviews
Kelly Rowland chronology
Simply Deep
(2002)		 Ms. Kelly
(2007)
Singles from Simply Deep
  1. "Dilemma"
    Released: July 2002
  2. "Stole"
    Released: October 2002
  3. "Can't Nobody"
    Released: January 2003
  4. "Train on a Track"
    Released: August 2003

Simply Deep is the first solo debut album by American R&B singer Kelly Rowland, released by Columbia Records on October 28, 2002 (see 2002 in music) in North America, and on February 3, 2003 (see 2003 in music) worldwide. It was primarily produced by Mark J. Feist, Robert "Big Bert" Smith and Damon Elliott, with additional production from Rich Harrison, BAM & Ryan, Solange Knowles, Troy Johnson, Alonzo Jackson, and Rob Fusari.

The album debuted and peaked at #12 on the Billboard 200 and eventually went Gold in the United States, selling 596,541 copies. Selling 77,000 copies in it first week of release and 42,000 in it second week. Meanwhile in the UK, the album debuted at #1 on the UK albums chart and went on to be certified platinum by the British Phonographic Industry, after selling more than 300,000 copies with four top twenty singles (three top five) being released in total there.

Contents

[edit] 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
  1. "Make U Wanna Stay" (featuring Joe Budden) (K. Rowland, J. Alexander, M. Knowles, D. Elliott, J. Budden, "D" Mello Singh, A. Stupat) – 4:09
  2. "Une Femme En Prison" (Stomy Bugsy featuring K. Rowland) (Maleko, S. Bugsy, Djam L) – 5:07
  3. "Stole" (H&D Nu Soul Mix) – 3:01
  4. "No Coincidence" (R. Fusari, B. Muhammad, S. Jordan) – 3:45
  5. "What Would You Do" – 3:58
  6. "Stole" (Maurice's Nu Soul Mix) – 7:40

[edit] Credits and personnel

  • Romeo Antonio - guitar
  • Mark J. Feist - drums, bass
  • Tonstudio Bauer - viola
  • Mats Berntoft - guitar
  • Christian Bergqvist - violin
  • Ulrika Frankmar - violin
  • Torbjorn Helander - viola
  • Jan Isaksson - violin
  • Janson & Janson - strings
  • Roger Johnsson - violin
  • Billy Mann - acoustic guitar
  • Svein H. Martinsen - violin
  • Nick Moroch - electric guitar
  • Isaac Phillips - guitar
  • Sergio Ponzo - guitar
  • Kati Raitinen - cello
  • Stanka Simeonova - violin
  • Mikael Sjogren - viola
  • Bo Soderstrom - violin
  • Monika Stankkoliska - violin
  • Peter Tornblom - cello

[edit] 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

[edit] Release history

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

[edit] Charts and certifications

  • These are the peak positions and certifications from chart providers.
Chart (2002-03) Providers Peak
position		 Certification
Australian Albums Chart[1] ARIA 5 Gold[2]
Austrian Albums Chart[1] Media Control 42
Belgian Albums Chart[1] IFPI/Ultratop 39
Canadian Albums Chart CRIA/Nielsen SoundScan Gold[2]
Danish Albums Chart[1] IFPI/Nielsen 5
Finnish Albums Chart GLF 17
French Albums Chart[1] SNEP/IFOP 47
German Albums Chart[1] Media Control 14
Hong Kong Albums Chart Gold[2]
Irish Albums Chart[1] IRMA 1 Gold[2]
New Zealand Albums Chart[1] RIANZ 7 Gold[2]
Norwegian Albums Chart[1] VG Nett 14
Singaporean Albums Chart Gold[2]
Swedish Albums Chart[1] GLF 32
Swiss Albums Chart[1] Media Control 17
UK Albums Chart[1] BPI/The Official UK Charts Company 1 Platinum [2]
U.S. Billboard 200[1] Billboard 12 Gold[2]
U.S. Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums[1] 3

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n Charts Performance. A-Charts.us.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h Artist Profile. Singersroom.com.
v • d • e
Kelly Rowland
Albums
Simply Deep (2002) · Ms. Kelly (2007)
Singles
"Stole" · "Can't Nobody" · "Train on a Track" · "Like This" · "Ghetto" · "Work" · "Daylight"
Other singles
"Separated" · "Dilemma" · "Une Femme en Prison" · "Here We Go"
Filmography
Tours
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