Back Again!
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Back Again! is the second album by Mr. Cheeks
, released on March 18, 2003 through Universal Records
.
and #25 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
. The album's lead single "Crush on You" also failed to make an impact on the charts, only making it to No. 52 on the R&B/Hip-Hop singles chart.
Though it failed to reach the success of his previous effort, Back Again! did receive positive reviews. Rob Theakston of Allmusic gave the album four out of five stars and called it "easily his most accomplished record since his days in the Lost Boyz". He also called Crush on You "the album's masterpiece" and praised the cast of guest artists and Mr. Cheeks' versatility.
Mr. Cheeks
Mr. Cheeks is a Grammy Award winning rapper best known for his work with the musical group Lost Boyz, and his career as a solo artist.-Biography:...
, released on March 18, 2003 through Universal Records
Universal Records
Universal Records was a record label owned by Universal Music Group, and it is now owned by Manny Patino and Michael Jackson, and operated as part of the Universal Motown Republic Group.-History:...
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Reception
Back Again! was not as commercially successful as John P. Kelly, peaking at #75 on the Billboard 200Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
and #25 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums is a chart published by Billboard magazine that ranks R&B and hip hop albums based on sales compiled by Nielsen SoundScan. The name of the chart was changed from Top R&B Albums in 1999...
. The album's lead single "Crush on You" also failed to make an impact on the charts, only making it to No. 52 on the R&B/Hip-Hop singles chart.
Though it failed to reach the success of his previous effort, Back Again! did receive positive reviews. Rob Theakston of Allmusic gave the album four out of five stars and called it "easily his most accomplished record since his days in the Lost Boyz". He also called Crush on You "the album's masterpiece" and praised the cast of guest artists and Mr. Cheeks' versatility.
Track listing
- "Supposed To"- 5:44 (featuring FloetryFloetryFloetry was a British R&B duo comprising Marsha Ambrosius and Natalie Stewart . The group recorded two studio albums, one live album, and sold over 800,000 records worldwide. Formed in 1999, Floetry started on the performance poetry stage.In 2002, the duo released their first album entitled, Floetic...
) - "Reminisce 03'"- 3:49 (featuring Pete Rock & CL SmoothPete Rock & CL SmoothPete Rock & C.L. Smooth are a hip-hop duo from Mount Vernon, New York. They made their debut with their 1991 EP, All Souled Out and followed with 1992's Mecca and the Soul Brother LP.-The Golden Age :...
and JournalistJournalist (rapper)Journalist is an underground hip hop rapper from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He gives much of the credit for his success to his mother who worked hard to raise 5 other family members. After graduating he went out to get a recording contract...
) - "The Hussle"- 4:49 (featuring M.O.P.M.O.P.M.O.P., short for Mash Out Posse, is an American hip hop duo. The duo, composed of Billy Danze and Lil' Fame, is known for the aggressive delivery typically employed by both emcees. Although they maintain a strong underground following, they are mainly known for the song "Ante Up," released on...
) - "Hands High"- 3:57
- "I Apologize"- 4:35 (featuring Glenn LewisGlenn LewisGlenn Lewis is a Canadian R&B and neo soul singer-songwriter. Originally planning to pursue a career in animation as a teenager, Lewis instead decided to focus on music. His father was a member of the musical group Crack of Dawn...
) - "Crush on You"- 3:57 (featuring Mario WinansMario WinansMario Winans is an American R&B singer, songwriter, music producer, and multi-instrumentalist. Born Mario Brown, he is the son of gospel recording artist Vickie Winans and her first husband, Bishop Ronald Brown. He is also the stepson of his mother's second husband, gospel singer, Pastor Marvin...
) - "Let's Get Wild"- 4:04 (featuring Floetry)
- "The Wire"- 5:04
- "Back Again"- 3:19
- "Pimpalicious"- 4:06
- "Brighter"- 4:50 (featuring Alexander O'NealAlexander O'NealAlexander O'Neal is an American R&B singer. He is best-known for the songs "If You Were Here Tonight" and "Fake", and the duets with Cherrelle, "Saturday Love" and "Never Knew Love Like This".-Biography:...
)
Charts
| Chart (2003) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Billboard 200 | 75 |
| Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop | 25 |
Personnel
- Kamel Abdo - Engineer
- Wayne Allison - Engineer
- Big Baby - Keyboards
- Sandy Brummels - Creative Director
- Eloise Bryan - A&R
- Jim Caruana - Engineer, Mixing
- James Cruz - Mastering
- Charmaine Edwards - Associate Executive Producer, A&R
- Nina Freeman - A&R
- Rich Keller - Mixing
- Christian Lantry - Photography
- Chuckie Madness - Programming, Producer
- Tommy Martin - Guitar
- Mr. Cheeks - Executive Producer
- Monica Morrow - Stylist
- Rob Paustian - Engineer, Mixing
- Hernán Santiago - Mixing
- Caleb Shreve - Engineer
- Charles Suitt - Executive Producer, A&R
- Annalee Valencia-Bruch - Art Direction, Design
- Doug Wilson - Engineer, Mixing
- Mario Winans - Multi Instruments, Producer