The neo-soul songstress declares her identity
Chrisette Michelle's powerful statement heralds a new era in R&B.
The album fuses gospel-inspired vocals with jazz sophistication, showcasing the maturity of the neo-soul scene in the late 2000s. As the title "I Am" suggests, self-affirmation and feminine strength permeate the entire album. The album's coexistence of hip-hop beats and classical instrumentation marks the pinnacle of contemporary soul music.
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14 TRACKS:
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1)
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Like A Dream
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2)
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Work It Out
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3)
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If I Have My Way
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4)
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Best Of Me
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5)
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Your Joy
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6)
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Good Girl
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7)
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Be Ok
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8)
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Mr. Radio
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9)
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Golden
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10)
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Let's Rock
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11)
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Love Is You
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12)
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In This For You
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13)
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Is This The Way Love Feels
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14)
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I Am One
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Design - Matt Taylor
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Executive-Producer - Antonio "LA" Reid
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Mixed By - Jon Gass (4, 5, 8, 9)
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Mixed By - Manny Marroquin (1 to 3, 6, 7, 10, 13)
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Mixed By - Tony Masarati
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Recorded By - Kelvin Wooten (13)
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Mixed By [Assistant] - Mark Roule (11)
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Recorded By - Michael W. Butler
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Mastered By - Bernie Grundman
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Recorded By - Andrew Dawson (6, 12)
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Recorded By [Strings] - Jason Stasium (11)
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Recorded By - Thom Cadley (11)
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Recorded By - Paul Boutin (4, 5)
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Recorded By - Ruben Rivera (3)
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Recorded By - Franklin Socorro (6, 12)
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Recorded By [Assistant] - Hyomin Kang (11)
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Written-By - C. Payne
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Recorded By - Riley Mackin (3)
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Recorded By [Assistant] - Gleyder "Gee" Disla (6, 12)
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Recorded By [Assistant] - Don Goodrick (11)
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Coordinator [Art], Coordinator [Photography] - Nichell Delvaille
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A&R [Coordination] - Q. Nicole Jackson
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A&R [Coordination] - Leesa D. Brunson
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Production Manager [Package] - Doug Joswick
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A&R - Shalik Berry
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A&R [Administration] - A.J. Benson
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Art Direction - JP Robinson
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Photography By - Matt Jones (20)
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Management [Sample Clearance Agent] - Eric Weissman
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Recorded By - Christopher "Jazz" Grant
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Management - Doug 'Biggs' Ellison
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Programmed By - Doug 'Biggs' Ellison (9)
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Executive-Producer [Co] - Doug Ellison
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Management [Personal] - Linette Payne
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Recorded By [Assistant] - Courtney Harris (13)
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Recorded By - Kendal "KD" Revanales
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Recorded By - Joseph Smart (9)
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Recorded By [Vocals] - Anthony "Rocky" Gallo (6, 12, 13)