2U (album)
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2U is a two-time Juno nominated album and the second Canadian-released album from singer-songwriter
Keshia Chanté
, which was also slated to be released in 2006 through a new venture between Sony Urban/Epic Records
and SonyBMG Canada. This was slated to be Chanté's first worldwide release. The video for Keshia Chanté's first single "Been Gone
" was filmed in August 2006 by director by Little X and was released in Canada on September 13. It was later slated as "Kiss" and then last minute changed to "2U" which is the second single and title track "2U
". 2U was shot on October 22, 2006 in Miami. The single debuted on her official MySpace
page in early November and ran through March. Her 3rd single titled "Fallen" was released at the end of April and features Roc-A-Fella rapper Freeway. A underground remix featured rapper Drake, better known as Aubrey Graham
from Degrassi: The Next Generation
. The album was released in Canada
on December 5, 2006. The album was still tentative to be released as of early 2007. The album was later released in May in Japan.
SonyUrban/Epic asked for "Little Things" from her debut album
to be included for the U.S release.
Chante helped co-written "Been Gone", "2U", "Ring The Alarm", "Sorry" and "Be About Yours" with the songwriters.
Chante was nominated for Ring the Alarm an Ericson Sony Award, and Juno Awards for both Been Gone & 2U.
She worked with Danja (BIG, Nelly Furtado, Justin Timberlake, Happy Perez (Ludacris), Matrax (Missy Elliot, P.Diddy), Rock Wilder (Jay-Z, Busta Rhymes)
Does He Love Me SOCAN No.1 Award
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
Keshia Chanté
Keshia Chanté
Keshia Chanté is a Canadian Juno Award-winning critically acclaimed singer-songwriter, model, and actress...
, which was also slated to be released in 2006 through a new venture between Sony Urban/Epic Records
Epic Records
Epic Records is an American record label, owned by Sony Music Entertainment. Though it was originally conceived as a jazz imprint, it has since expanded to represent various genres. L.A...
and SonyBMG Canada. This was slated to be Chanté's first worldwide release. The video for Keshia Chanté's first single "Been Gone
Been Gone
"Been Gone" is the second single from Canadian R&B/hip hop singer Keshia Chanté's second studio album 2U. The single was partially written by Chanté and produced by Philadelphia production company The Matrax. The music video premiered on MuchMusic at 5:00pm on September 14, 2006...
" was filmed in August 2006 by director by Little X and was released in Canada on September 13. It was later slated as "Kiss" and then last minute changed to "2U" which is the second single and title track "2U
2U (song)
"2U" is the third single from Keshia Chante's second album, 2U. The song was produced by Matrax. The song was released in early November on Keshia's MySpace, and the video was shot on October 22. The song reached number fourteen on the Canadian singles charts.The song is currently available for...
". 2U was shot on October 22, 2006 in Miami. The single debuted on her official MySpace
MySpace
Myspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
page in early November and ran through March. Her 3rd single titled "Fallen" was released at the end of April and features Roc-A-Fella rapper Freeway. A underground remix featured rapper Drake, better known as Aubrey Graham
Drake (entertainer)
Aubrey Drake Graham , who records under the mononym Drake, is a Canadian recording artist and actor. He originally became known for playing Jimmy Brooks on the television series Degrassi: The Next Generation....
from Degrassi: The Next Generation
Degrassi: The Next Generation
Degrassi: The Next Generation is a Canadian teen drama television series set in the Degrassi universe, which was created by Linda Schuyler and Kit Hood in 1979. Degrassi is the fourth fictional series in the Degrassi franchise, and follows The Kids of Degrassi Street, Degrassi Junior High, and...
. The album was released in Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
on December 5, 2006. The album was still tentative to be released as of early 2007. The album was later released in May in Japan.
SonyUrban/Epic asked for "Little Things" from her debut album
Keshia Chanté (album)
Keshia Chanté is a Juno Award–winning self-titled debut studio album by Canadian singer Keshia Chanté, released by BMG Canada on June 22, 2004....
to be included for the U.S release.
Chante helped co-written "Been Gone", "2U", "Ring The Alarm", "Sorry" and "Be About Yours" with the songwriters.
Chante was nominated for Ring the Alarm an Ericson Sony Award, and Juno Awards for both Been Gone & 2U.
She worked with Danja (BIG, Nelly Furtado, Justin Timberlake, Happy Perez (Ludacris), Matrax (Missy Elliot, P.Diddy), Rock Wilder (Jay-Z, Busta Rhymes)
Does He Love Me SOCAN No.1 Award
Track listing
- "Been GoneBeen Gone"Been Gone" is the second single from Canadian R&B/hip hop singer Keshia Chanté's second studio album 2U. The single was partially written by Chanté and produced by Philadelphia production company The Matrax. The music video premiered on MuchMusic at 5:00pm on September 14, 2006...
" — 3:36 - "Kiss" — 4:02
- "Fallen" (Featuring FreewayFreeway (rapper)Leslie Edward Pridgen , better known by his stage name Freeway, is an American rapper. Best known for his tenure on Roc-A-Fella Records and his affiliation with Jay-Z and Beanie Sigel, he is recognized by his high-pitched delivery and for the long beard he keeps due to his Muslim faith...
) — 3:42 - "Beep Beep" — 2:44
- "2U2U (song)"2U" is the third single from Keshia Chante's second album, 2U. The song was produced by Matrax. The song was released in early November on Keshia's MySpace, and the video was shot on October 22. The song reached number fourteen on the Canadian singles charts.The song is currently available for...
" — 3:19 - "Summer Love" — 3:36
- "Be About Yours" — 3:01
- "Little Things" — 3:27
- "Can't Believe" — 3:36
- "Stomp" — 3:00
- "Too Much" — 4:03
- "Sorry" — 3:46
- "Cool On You" — 3:42
- "Ring The AlarmRing the Alarm"Ring the Alarm" is a song recorded by American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles for her second studio album, B'Day . It was composed by Knowles, Kasseem "Swizz Beatz" Dean, and Sean Garrett...
" — 3:13
Singles
- Ring The AlarmRing the Alarm"Ring the Alarm" is a song recorded by American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles for her second studio album, B'Day . It was composed by Knowles, Kasseem "Swizz Beatz" Dean, and Sean Garrett...
- Been GoneBeen Gone"Been Gone" is the second single from Canadian R&B/hip hop singer Keshia Chanté's second studio album 2U. The single was partially written by Chanté and produced by Philadelphia production company The Matrax. The music video premiered on MuchMusic at 5:00pm on September 14, 2006...
- 2U2U (song)"2U" is the third single from Keshia Chante's second album, 2U. The song was produced by Matrax. The song was released in early November on Keshia's MySpace, and the video was shot on October 22. The song reached number fourteen on the Canadian singles charts.The song is currently available for...
- Fallen featuring FreewayFreeway (rapper)Leslie Edward Pridgen , better known by his stage name Freeway, is an American rapper. Best known for his tenure on Roc-A-Fella Records and his affiliation with Jay-Z and Beanie Sigel, he is recognized by his high-pitched delivery and for the long beard he keeps due to his Muslim faith...
Release history
| Region | Date |
|---|---|
| Canada | December 5, 2006 |
| Japan | May 22, 2007 |
| United States | unreleased |