From the Bottom to the Top
Encyclopedia
From the Bottom to the Top is the debut studio album by American
singer Sammie
, released by Capitol Records
on March 14, 2000 (see 2000 in music
) in the United States
.
Primarily produced by Dallas Austin
, with additional production from Colin Wolfe, Ricco Lumpkins, and Christopher "Tricky" Stewart. It peaked at number forty-six on the Billboard 200 and number twenty-one on the U.S. Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop albums chart with selling over 744,000 copies to date. It spawned hit single "I Like It
" and "Crazy Things I Do
".
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
singer Sammie
Sammie
Sammie Bush , better known by Sammie, is an American soul and pop singer. He is best known for his hit, "I Like It" from his debut album, From the Bottom to the Top . He returned with his second studio album, Sammie in 2006...
, released by Capitol Records
Capitol Records
Capitol Records is a major United States based record label, formerly located in Los Angeles, but operating in New York City as part of Capitol Music Group. Its former headquarters building, the Capitol Tower, is a major landmark near the corner of Hollywood and Vine...
on March 14, 2000 (see 2000 in music
2000 in music
See also:* 2000 in music Record labels established in 2000-Events:*January – Gary Glitter is released from jail, two months before his sentence for sexual offences ends.*January 1**John Tavener is knighted in the New Year's Honours List....
) in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
.
Primarily produced by Dallas Austin
Dallas Austin
Dallas Austin is an American songwriter, record producer, and musician, based in Atlanta, Georgia. Some of his most notable clients include Michael Jackson, TLC, Boyz II Men, Pink, Monica, Madonna, Gwen Stefani, Stacie Orrico, Another Bad Creation, Fishbone, Sugababes, Anastacia, Namie Amuro, Kim...
, with additional production from Colin Wolfe, Ricco Lumpkins, and Christopher "Tricky" Stewart. It peaked at number forty-six on the Billboard 200 and number twenty-one on the U.S. Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop albums chart with selling over 744,000 copies to date. It spawned hit single "I Like It
I Like It (Sammie song)
"I Like It" is the debut single from American R&B singer Sammie. It was written and by producer Dallas Austin for his debut studio album, From the Bottom to the Top . The song was released as the album's lead single in early 1999 , and certified gold by the RIAA. It peaked at number 8 on the U.S...
" and "Crazy Things I Do
Crazy Things I Do
"Crazy Things I Do" was released as the second and final single from American R&B teen-singer's Sammie' debut album From the Bottom to the Top...
".
Track listing
- "The Bottom" (featuring J.T. Money) (Dallas AustinDallas AustinDallas Austin is an American songwriter, record producer, and musician, based in Atlanta, Georgia. Some of his most notable clients include Michael Jackson, TLC, Boyz II Men, Pink, Monica, Madonna, Gwen Stefani, Stacie Orrico, Another Bad Creation, Fishbone, Sugababes, Anastacia, Namie Amuro, Kim...
, Jeff "J.T. Money" Thompkins, Colin Wolfe) – 3:03 - "I Like ItI Like It (Sammie song)"I Like It" is the debut single from American R&B singer Sammie. It was written and by producer Dallas Austin for his debut studio album, From the Bottom to the Top . The song was released as the album's lead single in early 1999 , and certified gold by the RIAA. It peaked at number 8 on the U.S...
" (Dallas Austin) – 4:11 - "Can't Let Go" (featuring LloydLloyd (singer)Lloyd Polite, Jr. , who performs under the mononym Lloyd, is an American R&B recording artist, who experienced as a member of the group N-Toon before embarking on a solo career in 2004....
) (Dallas Austin) – 4:18 - "Crazy Things I DoCrazy Things I Do"Crazy Things I Do" was released as the second and final single from American R&B teen-singer's Sammie' debut album From the Bottom to the Top...
" (Traci Hale, Christopher "Tricky" Stewart) – 3:22 - "Stuff Like This" (Dallas Austin) – 3:54
- "When I Grow Up" (Interlude) (Devine Evans) – 1:44
- "Hero" (Jasper Cameron, Szhachilea "Dymond" Chunn, Ricco Lumpkins) – 4:10
- "Catching Feelings" (Jasper Cameron, Ricco Lumpkins) – 3:42
- "Count" (Jasper Cameron, Debra KillingsDebra KillingsDebra Killings is an American singer and bass guitarist; notable for an extensive session and background vocal work for LaFace Records & Rowdy Records-based artists such as TLC, Monica and OutKast....
) – 3:50 - "If I Can" (Dallas Austin, Wolfe Coli) – 4:21
- "Feel for Her" (Dallas Austin, Jasper Cameron, Gary White) – 3:39
- "Friend Like You" (Szhachilea "Dymond" Chunn, Debra Killings, Ricco Lumpkins, Gary White) – 4:26
- "Do It for You" (Jasper Cameron, John Harris, Joyce "Fenderella" Irby) – 4:55
- "I Like It (Remix)" (Bonus Track) - 4:10
Charts
- These are the peak positions from chart providers.
| Chart (2000) | Provider | Peak position |
Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard 200 Billboard 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... |
Billboard Billboard (magazine) Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis... |
46 | 744,000+ |
| U.S. Billboard 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... |
21 |