Free (The Party album)
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Free is The Party
's second studio album. Teddy Riley
wrote three songs for the album, including the New Jack Swing
-tinged title song, "Free," which was also remixed by house-music
legends Steve "Silk" Hurley and E-Smoove. Dr. Dre
produced the song "Let's Get Right Down to It," and the group itself also got involved in the writing and producing of the album, which would once again land it another concert tour opening spot with Color Me Badd
, its last special for the Disney Channel, "All About The Party," and an appearance on Blossom
. However, the album was not as successful on the charts as previous ones, which prompted Damon Pampolina to leave the group.
The Party (band)
The Party was an American pop band. The group was composed of Albert Fields, Tiffini Hale, Chase Hampton, Deedee Magno, and Damon Pampolina, all of whom were cast members of The All New Mickey Mouse Club.- History :...
's second studio album. Teddy Riley
Teddy Riley (new jack swing)
Edward Theodore Riley , professionally known as Teddy Riley, is an American singer-songwriter, musician, keyboardist, and record producer credited with the creation of New Jack Swing. Through his production work with Michael Jackson, Bobby Brown, Doug E. Fresh, Today, Keith Sweat, Heavy D., Jane...
wrote three songs for the album, including the New Jack Swing
New jack swing
New jack swing or swingbeat is a fusion genre spearheaded by Teddy Riley and Bernard Belle which became extremely popular from the late-1980s into the mid-1990s. Its influence, along with hip-hop, seeped into pop culture and was the definitive sound of the inventive Black New York club scene...
-tinged title song, "Free," which was also remixed by house-music
House music
House music is a genre of electronic dance music that originated in Chicago, Illinois, United States in the early 1980s. It was initially popularized in mid-1980s discothèques catering to the African-American, Latino American, and gay communities; first in Chicago circa 1984, then in other...
legends Steve "Silk" Hurley and E-Smoove. Dr. Dre
Dr. Dre
Andre Romelle Young , primarily known by his stage name Dr. Dre, is an American record producer, rapper, record executive, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is the founder and current CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and a former co-owner and artist of Death Row Records...
produced the song "Let's Get Right Down to It," and the group itself also got involved in the writing and producing of the album, which would once again land it another concert tour opening spot with Color Me Badd
Color Me Badd
Color Me Badd was an R&B vocal group that was formed in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S. The original members of the group were Bryan Abrams ; Mark Calderon ; Sam Watters and Kevin Thornton...
, its last special for the Disney Channel, "All About The Party," and an appearance on Blossom
Blossom (TV series)
Blossom is an American sitcom broadcast on NBC from January 3, 1991 to May 22, 1995. The series stars Mayim Bialik as Blossom Russo, a teenage girl living with her father and two brothers. It was created by Don Reo.- Synopsis :...
. However, the album was not as successful on the charts as previous ones, which prompted Damon Pampolina to leave the group.
Track listing
- Free (Teddy Riley, Lavaba Mallison, Jerrold Holmes) - 4:29
- Change on Me (Deedee MagnoDeedee MagnoDeedee Lynn Magno Hall is an American actress and singer, formerly a member of the pop group The Party. She also lent her voice to the Disney show The All New Mickey Mouse Club. She also appears as Jasmine on the Aladdin a Musical Spectacular Soundtrack...
, Tiffini HaleTiffini HaleTiffini Talia Hale is an American actress and pop singer. She was a Mousketeer on The All New Mickey Mouse Club and a member of the pop group the Party.-External links:...
, Andre Williams, Keith Williams, Reggie Turner) - 3:42 - All About Love (Teddy Riley, Omar Chandler, Markell Riley) - 4:40
- I Want You (Damon Pampolina, Tiffini Hale, DJ Dino, MC Gizmo, Frankie Z., Freddy Bastone) - 3:40
- In My Life (Clyde Lieberman, Jeff Pescetto, Richard Burgess) - 4:51
- Where is My Romeo (Wayne Hammer, Jeff Slater) - 4:32
- Frontin' (Albert FieldsAlbert FieldsAlbert Jeunepierre Fields is an American actor and pop singer. He was a Mousketeer on The All New Mickey Mouse Club and a member of the pop group The Party. After The Party disbanded, Albert went under the moniker Jeune and released a solo album in 1995 titled Back to Reality...
, Damon Pampolina, Andre Cymone, James Brown, John Starks, Fred Wesley, Charles Bobbit) - 4:06 - Let's Get Right Down to It (Dr. DreDr. DreAndre Romelle Young , primarily known by his stage name Dr. Dre, is an American record producer, rapper, record executive, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is the founder and current CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and a former co-owner and artist of Death Row Records...
, Colin Wolfe) - 3:28 - At All Times (Thomas Taliaferro, Teddy Riley) - 4:04
- It's out of My Heart (Michelle Vice, Scott Cutler) - 4:52
- Needin' Someone (Chase HamptonChase HamptonChasen Cord "Chase" Hampton is an American actor, performer, singer, songwriter, musician, and mentor.-Early life and career:...
, Cliff Magness) - 4:17 - Independent Woman (Romany MalcoRomany MalcoRomany Romanic Malco, Jr. is an American actor and music producer. He has been nominated for several awards, including an NAACP Image Award, MTV Movie Award, and Screen Actors Guild Award. Malco portrayed Conrad Shepard on the Showtime series Weeds. He most recently played George St...
, Paul Guidry) - 3:50 - Cappuccino and Bacon (Albert Fields, Tiffini Hale, Chase Hampton, Deedee Magno, Damon Pampolina) - 2:08
- Life Ain't Nothin' But a Party (Albert Fields, Tiffini Hale, Chase Hampton, Deedee Magno, Damon Pampolina, Elliott Wolfe)
- Quien Es Mi Romeo