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Soulsinger

Soulsinger is the debut studio album by the American singer-songwriter Ledisi. It was released on January 1, 2000, on her label LeSun Records. In 2003, the album was reissued as Soulsinger: The Revival by Tommy Boy Records. It was nominated for a Bammie, for Best R&B album.

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Soulsinger
Standard edition cover
Studio album by
Ledisi
ReleasedJanuary 1, 2000
Genre
Length71:10
LabelLeSun
ProducerLedisi Young, Sundra Manning
Ledisi chronology
Soulsinger
(2000) 		Feeling Orange but Sometimes Blue
(2002)
Alternative cover
Soulsinger: The Revival cover

Soulsinger is the debut studio album by the American singer-songwriter Ledisi. It was released on January 1, 2000, on her label LeSun Records.1 In 2003, the album was reissued as Soulsinger: The Revival by Tommy Boy Records. It was nominated for a Bammie, for Best R&B album.2

Production

Soulsinger was written and produced by Ledisi and Sundra Manning.13

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusicStarStarStar4
The Encyclopedia of Popular MusicStarStarStarStar5
USA TodayStarStarStar6
VibeStarStarStarStar7

AllMusic wrote that "cool jazzy flavors (including the catchy 'I Wantcha Babe') and sweet floaters ('Take Time' and 'In My Life') balance the more dramatic cuts and provide a comfortable plateau for Ledisi's fluid alto."4 The San Francisco Chronicle wrote: "One moment sad and sweet, loud and fierce the next, [Ledisi's] music is part down-home lovin' and good advice."8

Track listing

  • Standard edition
  1. "Get Outta My Kitchen" (Ledisi Young, Sundra Manning) – 3:51
  2. "Soulsinger" (Young, Manning) – 3:51
  3. "Take Time" (Young, Manning, Nelson Braxton) – 5:11
  4. "Stop Livin' in Ya Head" (Young, Manning) – 4:42
  5. "Coffee" (Young, Manning) – 5:32
  6. "You Are My Friend" (Young, Manning) – 4:12
  7. "Hotel" (Young, Manning) – 3:43
  8. "Dreaming Interlude" (Young, Manning) – 1:43
  9. "Free Again" (Young, Manning, LeGerald Normand) – 4:49
  10. "Groove On" (Young, Manning, Paisley) – 5:34
  11. "I Want'cha Babe" (Young, Manning) – 4:32
  12. "I Want'cha Babe Interlude" (Young, Manning) – 1:11
  13. "Papa Loved to Love Me" (Young, Manning) – 3:45
  14. "In My Life" (Young, Manning) – 4:51
  15. "My Prayers" (Young, Manning) – 4:38
  16. "Good Lovin'" (Young, Manning) – 3:41
  17. "Snoring" – 0:29

Soulsinger: The Revival

  • Reissue edition
  1. "Get Outta My Kitchen" (Ledisi Young, Sundra Manning) – 3:51
  2. "Stop Livin' in Ya Head" (Young, Manning) – 4:42
  3. "Take Time" (Young, Manning, Nelson Braxton) – 5:11
  4. "You Are My Friend" (Young, Manning) – 4:12
  5. "Coffee" (Young, Manning) – 5:32
  6. "Good Lovin'" (Young, Manning) – 3:41
  7. "Hotel" (Young, Manning) – 3:43
  8. "Dreaming Interlude" (Young, Manning) – 1:43
  9. "Free Again" (Young, Manning, LeGerald Normand) – 4:49
  10. "Soulsinger" (Young, Manning) – 3:51
  11. "My Prayers" (Young, Manning) – 4:38
  12. "In My Life" (Young, Manning) – 4:51
  13. "Groove On" (Young, Manning, Paisley) – 5:34
  14. "I Want'cha Babe" (Young, Manning) – 4:32
  15. "I Want'cha Babe Interlude" (Young, Manning) – 1:11
  16. "Papa Loved to Love Me" (Young, Manning) – 3:45
  17. "Soulsinger" (Live) (Young, Manning) – 4:27
  18. "Hold on to Love" (Young, Manning, Me'Shell Ndegéocello) – 4:37
  19. "Snoring" – 0:29
References

References

  1. "Ledisi | Biography & History". AllMusic.
  2. Ganahl, Jane (August 24, 2000). "Heart of a soul chanteuse". San Francisco Examiner. p. B1.
  3. "Reviews & Previews". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. July 21, 2001 – via Google Books.
  4. "Soulsinger - Ledisi | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
  5. Larkin, Colin (2006). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Vol. 5. MUZE. p. 142.
  6. Jones, Steve (August 15, 2000). "Music: Rap/R&B". USA Today. Archived from the original on January 3, 2002. Retrieved March 23, 2026.
  7. "Revolutions". Vibe. Retrieved June 17, 2021.
  8. Sanders, Joshunda (July 7, 2002). "Making her own music - Ledisi's voice is so big, it works without a deal". Sunday. p. 43.