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R&B singers with big career kickoff singles never seem to get the opportunity to release defining debuts, do they? True singles -- the kind you can pop down to the store and buy -- have been unavailable or hard as heck to find for quite a while, so how's a record company going to make the money? Besides selling the track to Coke or McDonalds (Houston's "I Like That" is working television ad wonders for the latter), there's only the touring gamble and the rushing-the-album-out option. It's doubtful that the title is intentionally ironic, but with the usual combination of slow jams, interludes, and club tracks, It's Already Written does sound like it could have been written for anybody. Luckily, Houston's R. Kelly-esque croon is strong, his swagger is convincing, and his delivery is right on. He's reserved on pillow talk tracks like "My Promise," while club numbers like the dancehall-flavored "Keep It on the Low" find him lyrically bouncing on the notes. "I Like That" could be a cousin to Usher's sparkling "Yeah," and the man has the confidence to cover Ready for the World's "Love You Down" and add his own spin to it. Houston's been handed a better set of songs than most record-label-rushed crooners get, but after 15 tracks you can't say you know him. A little more personality next time would be beneficial, but for now Houston's just a great singer with a killer single and a handful of decent tracks. Sounds like a good deal, but Houston's emotional range suggests his career-defining moment is going to come when his handlers get deep.
© David Jeffries /TiVo
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Roy Hamilton, Composer, Producer - Houston, MainArtist - CARLOS WARLICK, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Houston Summers, Composer - Bill Hornibrook, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Peri Dey, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 2004 Capitol Records, Inc. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 N. Vine Street, Hollywood, California 90028. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized Reproduction is a Violation of Applicable Laws. Made in U.S.A. ℗ 2004 Capitol Records, LLC
Nathaniel Hale, ComposerLyricist - Bobby Sandimanie, ComposerLyricist - Nate Dogg, FeaturedArtist - Shamar Daugherty, ComposerLyricist - Houston, MainArtist - Mischke, ComposerLyricist - Wassim Zreik, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Howard Bailey, ComposerLyricist - The Trak Starz, Producer - Chingy, FeaturedArtist - I-20, FeaturedArtist - Houston Summers, ComposerLyricist - Steve Prudholme, ComposerLyricist - Alonzo E. Lee Jr., ComposerLyricist
(C) 2004 Capitol Records, Inc. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 N. Vine Street, Hollywood, California 90028. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized Reproduction is a Violation of Applicable Laws. Made in U.S.A. ℗ 2004 Capitol Records LLC
Roy Hamilton, Composer - Houston, MainArtist - CARLOS WARLICK, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Houston Summers, Composer - Peri Dey, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Reno Rankin, Composer
(C) 2004 Capitol Records, Inc. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 N. Vine Street, Hollywood, California 90028. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized Reproduction is a Violation of Applicable Laws. Made in U.S.A. ℗ 2004 Capitol Records, LLC
Roy Hamilton, Composer, Producer, Recorder, Recording Engineer, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Houston, MainArtist - MANNY MARROQUIN, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Tommy Lumpkins, Additional Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Larry Woodson, Composer - Houston Summers, Composer, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Steve Prudholme, Composer - Bill Hornibrook, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 2004 Capitol Records, Inc. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 N. Vine Street, Hollywood, California 90028. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized Reproduction is a Violation of Applicable Laws. Made in U.S.A. ℗ 2004 Capitol Records, LLC
Eric Dawkins, Composer, Additional Keyboards, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Damon Thomas, Composer, Producer, Musician, AssociatedPerformer - Kenneth Edmonds, Composer - Antonio Dixon, Composer - Harvey Mason Jr., Composer, Producer, Musician, AssociatedPerformer - Houston, MainArtist - Dabling Harward, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Jolie Levine-Aller, Production Coordinator, StudioPersonnel - Joel Shepard, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Kev Mahoney, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Dave (Natural Love) Russell, Mixer, Recorder, Recording Engineer, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel
(C) 2004 Capitol Records, Inc. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 N. Vine Street, Hollywood, California 90028. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized Reproduction is a Violation of Applicable Laws. Made in U.S.A. ℗ 2004 Capitol Records, LLC
Roy Hamilton, Composer, Producer, Recording Engineer, Musician, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Houston, MainArtist - MANNY MARROQUIN, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - John Harris, Composer - Lou Bond, Composer - Shakia Royal, Composer - Letoya, FeaturedArtist
(C) 2004 Capitol Records, Inc. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 N. Vine Street, Hollywood, California 90028. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized Reproduction is a Violation of Applicable Laws. Made in U.S.A. ℗ 2004 Capitol Records, LLC
SoulShock, Composer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Kenneth Karlin, Composer - Alex Cantrall, Composer - Phillip "Silky" White, Composer - Soulshock & Karlin, Producer - Houston, MainArtist - MANNY MARROQUIN, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Don Yute, FeaturedArtist - Houston Summers, Composer - Marko Glogolja, Composer - Marko G., Guitar, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 2004 Capitol Records, Inc. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 N. Vine Street, Hollywood, California 90028. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized Reproduction is a Violation of Applicable Laws. Made in U.S.A. ℗ 2004 Capitol Records, LLC
Mischke Butler, Composer, Producer, Vocal Arranger, Recording Engineer, Music Production, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Nate Butler, Composer - Houston, Background Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Kevin "KD" Davis, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Mischke, Producer, Recorder, Vocal Arranger, Music Production, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Michael "Angelo" Saulsberry, Composer, Producer, Programmer, Recorder, Recording Engineer, Musician, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel
(C) 2004 Capitol Records, Inc. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 N. Vine Street, Hollywood, California 90028. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized Reproduction is a Violation of Applicable Laws. Made in U.S.A. ℗ 2004 Capitol Records, LLC
Damon Thomas, Producer - Harvey Mason Jr., Producer - Houston, MainArtist - Dabling Harward, Engineer, Recorder, Recording Engineer, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Melvin C. Riley, Composer - Kev Mahoney, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Luck & Q, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Dave (Natural Love) Russell, Mixer, Recorder, Recording Engineer, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel
(C) 2004 Capitol Records, Inc. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 N. Vine Street, Hollywood, California 90028. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized Reproduction is a Violation of Applicable Laws. Made in U.S.A. ℗ 2004 Capitol Records, LLC
Johntá Austin, Composer - Kevin Hicks, Composer, Producer, Co-Producer - Jazze Phá, Composer, Producer - Houston, MainArtist - Leslie Brathwaite, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Houston Summers, Composer
(C) 2004 Capitol Records, Inc. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 N. Vine Street, Hollywood, California 90028. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized Reproduction is a Violation of Applicable Laws. Made in U.S.A. ℗ 2004 Capitol Records, LLC
Ralph B. Stacy, Composer, Producer, Mixer, Recorder, Recording Engineer, Musician, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Houston, MainArtist - EMANUEL OFFICER, Composer - Houston Summers, Composer - Dan Naim, Mixer, Recorder, Recording Engineer, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel
(C) 2004 Capitol Records, Inc. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 N. Vine Street, Hollywood, California 90028. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized Reproduction is a Violation of Applicable Laws. Made in U.S.A. ℗ 2004 Capitol Records, LLC
Ralph B. Stacy, Composer, Producer, Mixer, Recorder, Recording Engineer, Musician, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Houston, MainArtist - Reno Rankin, Composer - Dan Naim, Mixer, Recorder, Recording Engineer, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel
(C) 2004 Capitol Records, Inc. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 N. Vine Street, Hollywood, California 90028. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized Reproduction is a Violation of Applicable Laws. Made in U.S.A. ℗ 2004 Capitol Records, LLC
Dennis Bettis, Composer - Ralph B. Stacy, Composer, Producer, Mixer, Recorder, Recording Engineer, Musician, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Houston, MainArtist - Houston Summers, Composer - Dan Naim, Mixer, Recorder, Recording Engineer, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel
(C) 2004 Capitol Records, Inc. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 N. Vine Street, Hollywood, California 90028. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized Reproduction is a Violation of Applicable Laws. Made in U.S.A. ℗ 2004 Capitol Records, LLC
Eric Jackson, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Houston, Background Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - MANNY MARROQUIN, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Jason Rankins, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Houston Summers, Composer - Kyle Hudnall, Composer - Blaze Da Track, Producer - Bruce Buchner, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Jeff Gregory, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Myah Dillard, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Who! Boogie, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 2004 Capitol Records, Inc. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 N. Vine Street, Hollywood, California 90028. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized Reproduction is a Violation of Applicable Laws. Made in U.S.A. ℗ 2004 Capitol Records, LLC
Houston, MainArtist - CARLOS WARLICK, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Houston Summers, Composer - Ben Daka, Producer - Burton Paul, Producer
(C) 2004 Capitol Records, Inc. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 N. Vine Street, Hollywood, California 90028. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized Reproduction is a Violation of Applicable Laws. Made in U.S.A. ℗ 2004 Capitol Records, LLC
Albumbeschreibung
R&B singers with big career kickoff singles never seem to get the opportunity to release defining debuts, do they? True singles -- the kind you can pop down to the store and buy -- have been unavailable or hard as heck to find for quite a while, so how's a record company going to make the money? Besides selling the track to Coke or McDonalds (Houston's "I Like That" is working television ad wonders for the latter), there's only the touring gamble and the rushing-the-album-out option. It's doubtful that the title is intentionally ironic, but with the usual combination of slow jams, interludes, and club tracks, It's Already Written does sound like it could have been written for anybody. Luckily, Houston's R. Kelly-esque croon is strong, his swagger is convincing, and his delivery is right on. He's reserved on pillow talk tracks like "My Promise," while club numbers like the dancehall-flavored "Keep It on the Low" find him lyrically bouncing on the notes. "I Like That" could be a cousin to Usher's sparkling "Yeah," and the man has the confidence to cover Ready for the World's "Love You Down" and add his own spin to it. Houston's been handed a better set of songs than most record-label-rushed crooners get, but after 15 tracks you can't say you know him. A little more personality next time would be beneficial, but for now Houston's just a great singer with a killer single and a handful of decent tracks. Sounds like a good deal, but Houston's emotional range suggests his career-defining moment is going to come when his handlers get deep.
© David Jeffries /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 15 track(s)
- Total length: 00:48:12
- Main artists: Houston
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Capitol Records
- Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap
© 2004 Capitol Records Inc. ℗ 2004 Capitol Records Inc.
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