Toya is the self-titled only studio album by American R&B singer Toya. It was released by Arista Records on August 7, 2001. Musically, the album is a R&B album that incorporates hip hop soul elements. Toya peaked at number 109 on the US Billboard 200.
| Toya | |
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| Released | August 7, 2001 |
| Length | 58:55 |
| Label | Arista |
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Critical reception
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [1] |
Toya received positive reviews. Stephen Thomas Erlewine of Allmusic noted the album's "savvy combination of classic soul conventions, innovative production, strong songwriting, and fine, understated singing," and called the album "not just a fine debut, but one of the best urban records of 2001."[1]
Commercial performance
editToya peaked at 109 on the US Billboard 200, reaching sixty on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.[2]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "No Matta What (Party All Night)" | David Frank, Nathan Butler | 3:28 |
| 2. | "How Can I Be Down" | Bam, Ryan Bowser | 3:22 |
| 3. | "I Do!!" | Bam, Ryan Bowser | 3:33 |
| 4. | "The Truth" | Bless, K-Mack | 3:53 |
| 5. | "Think" | Allstar | 3:55 |
| 6. | "Don't Make Me" | Bam, Ryan Bowser | 4:10 |
| 7. | "Moving On" | Soulshock & Karlin | 4:24 |
| 8. | "What Else Can I Do" | Bless, K-Mack | 3:26 |
| 9. | "Untouchables" (feat. Penelope) | Copenhaniacs, Multiman | 4:29 |
| 10. | "Book of Love" (featuring Loon) | Bam, Ryan Bowser | 4:02 |
| 11. | "What's a Girl to Do" | Soulshock & Karlin | 3:43 |
| 12. | "I Messed Up" | Bam, Ryan Bowser | 4:08 |
| 13. | "Bounce" | Bam, Ryan Bowser | 3:21 |
| 14. | "Fiasco" (featuring T.I.) | Dallas Austin | 4:13 |
| 15. | "I Do, Pt. 2" (featuring Murphy Lee) | Clemont Mack, Ramahn "Jer-Z" Herbert | 4:48 |
| Total length: | 58:55 | ||
Personnel
editInformation taken from Allmusic[3][4]
- Co-production – Harold Guy, Kelli Justice, Toya
- Mixing – Charles "Prince Charles" Alexander, Tim Olmstead
- Performer(s) – Loon, Murphy Lee, The Penelopes, T.I.
- Production – Allstar, Bam, Bless, Ryan Bowser, Copenhaniacs, Dallas Awesome, David Frank, Ramahn "Jer-Z" Herbert, K-Mack, Clemont Mack, Multiman, Soulshock & Karlin
Charts
edit| Chart (2001) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard 200[5] | 109 |
| US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[6] | 1 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[7] | 60 |
References
edit- ^ a b Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "allmusic ((( Toya > Review )))". Allmusic. Retrieved 2010-08-26.
- ^ "allmusic ((( Toya > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums )))". Allmusic. Retrieved 2010-08-26.
- ^ "allmusic ((( Toya > Credits )))". Allmusic. Retrieved 2010-08-26.
- ^ "Toya (2) - Toya (CD) at Discogs". Discogs. Retrieved 2010-08-26.
- ^ "Toya Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 2, 2020.
- ^ "Toya Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 2, 2020.
- ^ "Toya Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 2, 2020.