This Is the Remix (Destiny's Child album)
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| Remix album by Destiny's Child | |||||
| Released | March 8, 2002 (U.K.) March 12, 2002 (U.S.) April 23, 2002 (Australia) |
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| Genre | R&B, Hip Hop, Dance | ||||
| Label | Columbia | ||||
| Producer | Beyoncé Knowles Maurice Joshua Wyclef Jean Rockwilder Missy Elliott Timbaland The Neptunes Jermaine Dupri |
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This Is the Remix was Destiny's Child's sixth album. The album's name is a self explanatory message taken from the first track "No, No, No" Part 2 and is a collection of their remixes. The album consists of a blend of R&B and Dance remixes recorded from 1997 to 2002. The album was released on March 8, 2002 and debuted and peaked at #29. It has not been certified.
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[edit] The album
The album is a collection of the most relevant remixes of Destiny's Child (and some bonus tracks). It is especially noted for containing resung remixes (a task that most artists refrain from except Destiny's Child and Mariah Carey). The first of these resung remixes (and their first "remix" ever), "No, No, No (Part II)" is present on this collection. Other major urban remixes that have been resung include "Say My Name (Timbaland Remix)", "Bootylicious (Rockwilder Remix), "Bug A Boo" (Refugee Camp Remix), and "Emotion (Neptunes Remix)". In terms of major urban remixes that have not been resung, the album also collects the "Survivor (Remix)" which features Da Brat.
The album is not completely littered with R&B remixes, and features dance remixes mainly remixed by Maurice Joshua. His remixes on this album include "Bills, Bills, Bills" (Maurice's Xclusive Livegig Mix)", "Nasty Girl (Azza's Nu Soul Mix)", and "So Good (Maurice's Soul Remix)". In terms of other dance mixes, the album also contains a dance/rhythmic remix of "Dot (E-Poppi Mix)".
As mentioned above, the album also contains some bonus tracks that don't quite fit the traditional mold of a strictly dance or R&B remix. First, the album contains a remix medley of "Jumpin' Jumpin'" that blends the So So Def Remix of the song featuring original members LeToya Luckett and LaTavia Roberson with the Maurice's Jumpin Retro Mix in a nonstop, but seamless hybrid. This mix of the song is a rare remix exclusive only to this album; it also contains vocals by Michelle Williams and Farrah Franklin. The album goes on with the bonus tracks by including "Independent Women (Part II), which is supposed to be the second part of the song (but ironically, this part was written before "Independent Women (Part I)". The album finally reaches closure and ends with a relative oddity, Michelle Williams's first single from her first album, the gospel influenced "Heard A Word" with a distinct sax sound which was later removed for the album version.
[edit] Making of the album
As the album consists of remixes previously recorded, there was not much need for the making process except gathering tracks to see which should be allowed on the album. More attention was paid to the remix of "Nasty Girl", as the version on the album here would eventually be released as a single.
[edit] Promotion
There was not much promotion for this album, as the album was intended as more of a stop gap for the fans of Destiny's Child. The album's only single "Nasty Girl" was not released in many parts of the world.
[edit] Track listing
| # | Title | Time |
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| 1. | "No, No, No Part 2" (Featuring Wyclef Jean) (Remix Extended Version) Writers: V. Herbert, R. Fusari, M. Brown, C. Gaines Producer: Wyclef Jean |
4:02 |
| 2. | "Emotion" (The Neptunes Remix) Writers: B. Gibb, R. Gibb Producers: The Neptunes |
4:14 |
| 3. | "Bootylicious" (Featuring Missy Elliott) (Rockwilder Remix) Writers: B. Knowles, A. Dent, M. Knowles Producers: Rockwilder, Missy Elliott, Beyoncé Knowles |
4:12 |
| 4. | "Say My Name" (Featuring Static) (Timabaland Remix) Writers: R. Jerkins, F. Jerkins, L. Daniels, B. Knowles, L. Luckett, K. Rowland, L. Roberson Producer: Timbaland |
5:01 |
| 5. | "Bug A Boo" (Featuring Wyclef Jean) (Refugee Camp Remix) Writers: K. Briggs, Kandi, B. Knowles, L. Luckett, L. Roberson, K. Rowland Producer: Kevin "Ske'kspere" Briggs |
3:47 |
| 6. | "Dot" (The E-Poppi Mix) Writers: B. Knowles, E. McCalla Jr. Producers: Beyoncé Knowles, Errol McCalla Jr. |
3:58 |
| 7. | "Survivor" (Remix Version Edit) Writers: B. Knowles, M. Knowles, A. Dent Producers: Anthony Dent, Beyoncé Knowles |
3:24 |
| 8. | "Independent Women Part II" Writers: B. Knowles, R. Stewart, E. Seats, F. Comstock, D. Donaldson Producer: Beyoncé Knowles |
3:45 |
| 9. | "Nasty Girl" (Maurice's Nu Soul Remix - Radio Edit) Writers: B. Knowles, D. Wiggins, J. Rotem Producer: Maurice Joshua |
4:08 |
| 10. | "Jumpin' Jumpin'" (Featuring JD, Da Brat & Lil' Bow Wow) (Remix Extended Version) Writers: B. Knowles, R. Moore, C. Elliot Producer: Jermaine Dupri |
7:16 |
| 11. | "Bills, Bills, Bills" (Maurice's Xclusive Livegig Mix) Writers: K. Briggs, Kandi, B. Knowles, L. Luckett, K. Rowland Producer: Maurice Joshua |
3:22 |
| 12. | "So Good" (Maurice's Soul Remix) Writers: K. Briggs, Kandi, B. Knowles, L. Luckett, L. Roberson, K. Rowland Producer: Maurice Joshua |
4:58 |
| 13. | "Heard A Word" (Featuring Michelle Williams) (Sax Version) Writers: M. Williams, L. Brown, S. Parker Producers: Buster & Shavoni |
4:56 |
- Bonus tracks
- Bootylicious (Rockwilder Remix Video) (Featuring Missy Elliott)
- Independent Women Part I (Joe Smooth 200 Proof 2 Step Mix)
- Bootylicious (Ed Case Refix)
[edit] Chart success
The album was intended as a stopgap for fans of Destiny's Child. It was relatively successful with the remix album revolution of 2002 (that started with Jennifer Lopez's 2002 remix album). This Is The Remix debuted at #29 on the Billboard 200 selling over 37,000 copies in its first week, but after only seven weeks, the album which wasn't well promoted, had fallen off the chart and has to date sold an estimated 100,000 copies in the US. It performed best in New Zealand where it debuted at #8, this is the only country where it made the top ten as it was a relative flop in most markets selling just 750,000 copies worldwide.
UK chart run: 25-47-62
[edit] Comprehensive charts
| Year | Chart | Position |
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| 2002 | The Billboard 200 | #29 |
| 2002 | Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums | #19 |
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