Inner Child
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Inner Child is the second studio album by American R&B singer Shanice Wilson, released November 19, 1991 on Motown Records
. The album peaked at No. 13 on Billboards Top R&B Albums chart. The lead single I Love Your Smile
peaked at #2 Pop
and #1 R&B
charts. The album also features the remake of Minnie Riperton
's 1974 hit "Lovin' You" which hit #59 on the R&B Singles chart in the summer of 1992. Her other two singles, "I'm Cryin'
'" and her duet with Johnny Gill
, "Silent Prayer
", also proved to be successful on the R&B charts. The album was certified Gold
making it Shanice's most successful album.
The UK album version features track 14 - I Love Your Smile
(Driza Bone Remix) – 4:23
Motown Records
Motown is a record label originally founded by Berry Gordy, Jr. and incorporated as Motown Record Corporation in Detroit, Michigan, United States, on April 14, 1960. The name, a portmanteau of motor and town, is also a nickname for Detroit...
. The album peaked at No. 13 on Billboards Top R&B Albums chart. The lead single I Love Your Smile
I Love Your Smile
"I Love Your Smile" is a song recorded by R&B singer Shanice and released in 1991 as the first single from her album Inner Child. The song features saxophonist Branford Marsalis. It met success in many countries, including U.S., where it reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the...
peaked at #2 Pop
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
and #1 R&B
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States.The chart, initiated in 1942, is used to track the success of popular music songs in urban, or primarily African American, venues. Dominated over the years at various times by jazz, rhythm and blues, doo-wop, soul,...
charts. The album also features the remake of Minnie Riperton
Minnie Riperton
Minnie Julia Riperton was an American singer-songwriter best known for her 1975 single "Lovin' You". She was married to songwriter and music producer Richard Rudolph from 1972 until her death in the summer of 1979. They had two children - music engineer Marc Rudolph and actress/comedienne Maya...
's 1974 hit "Lovin' You" which hit #59 on the R&B Singles chart in the summer of 1992. Her other two singles, "I'm Cryin'
I'm Cryin'
"I'm Cryin" is a song by Shanice. It was the second single released from Inner Child. A music video was filmed.-Charts:...
'" and her duet with Johnny Gill
Johnny Gill
Johnny Gill is an American R&B singer-songwriter. He is the sixth and final member of the R&B supergroup New Edition, and was also a member of another supergroup called LSG; with Gerald Levert and Keith Sweat. His signature song "My, My, My" has been included on numerous romantic...
, "Silent Prayer
Silent Prayer
"Silent Prayer" is a song by Shanice featuring Johnny Gill. It was the third single released from Inner Child. It became another top 10 R&B hit.-Track listing:7" single'12" single...
", also proved to be successful on the R&B charts. The album was certified Gold
RIAA certification
In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America awards certification based on the number of albums and singles sold through retail and other ancillary markets. Other countries have similar awards...
making it Shanice's most successful album.
The UK album version features track 14 - I Love Your Smile
I Love Your Smile
"I Love Your Smile" is a song recorded by R&B singer Shanice and released in 1991 as the first single from her album Inner Child. The song features saxophonist Branford Marsalis. It met success in many countries, including U.S., where it reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the...
(Driza Bone Remix) – 4:23
Track listing
- Keep Your Inner Child Alive (interlude) – 1:24 (Sally Jo Dakota, Narada Michael Walden)
- I Love Your SmileI Love Your Smile"I Love Your Smile" is a song recorded by R&B singer Shanice and released in 1991 as the first single from her album Inner Child. The song features saxophonist Branford Marsalis. It met success in many countries, including U.S., where it reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the...
– 4:19 (Featuring Branford MarsalisBranford MarsalisBranford Marsalis is an American saxophonist, composer and bandleader. While primarily known for his work in jazz as the leader of the Branford Marsalis Quartet, he also performs frequently as a soloist with classical ensembles and has led the group Buckshot LeFonque.-Biography:Marsalis was born...
) (Walden, Jack Baker, Shanice, Bernard Jackson) - Forever In Your Love – 4:46 (Baker, Dakota, Walden)
- I'm Cryin'I'm Cryin'"I'm Cryin" is a song by Shanice. It was the second single released from Inner Child. A music video was filmed.-Charts:...
– 5:07 (Dakota, Walden, Shanice) - I Hate To Be Lonely – 6:46 (Walden, Wilson, Louis Biancaniello)
- Stop Cheatin' On Me – 4:50 (Baker, Walden, Shanice, Sandy Griffith, Claytoven Richardson)
- Silent PrayerSilent Prayer"Silent Prayer" is a song by Shanice featuring Johnny Gill. It was the third single released from Inner Child. It became another top 10 R&B hit.-Track listing:7" single'12" single...
(duet with Johnny GillJohnny GillJohnny Gill is an American R&B singer-songwriter. He is the sixth and final member of the R&B supergroup New Edition, and was also a member of another supergroup called LSG; with Gerald Levert and Keith Sweat. His signature song "My, My, My" has been included on numerous romantic...
) – 5:03 (Walden, Jeffrey Cohen) - Peace in the World – 4:26 (Baker, Dakota, Walden, Shanice)
- Lovin' You – 3:57 (Minnie RipertonMinnie RipertonMinnie Julia Riperton was an American singer-songwriter best known for her 1975 single "Lovin' You". She was married to songwriter and music producer Richard Rudolph from 1972 until her death in the summer of 1979. They had two children - music engineer Marc Rudolph and actress/comedienne Maya...
, Richard Rudolph) - You Ain't All That – 4:36 (Walden, Shanice, Biancaniello, Mike Mani, Hathaway Pogue)
- Shanice & Mookie Meet Homie (interlude) – 0:23
- You Didn't Think I'd Come Back This Hard – 3:39 (Baker, Shanice, Mani, Eric Daniels)
- You Were The One – 5:21 (Shanice, Crystal Wilson, D. Duncan, K. Anderson)
- I Love Your Smile (Hakeem's Mix) – 4:16
- Goodnight (interlude) – 0:23
Singles
| Year | Title | Pop Billboard Hot 100 The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday... |
R&B |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | "I Love Your Smile I Love Your Smile "I Love Your Smile" is a song recorded by R&B singer Shanice and released in 1991 as the first single from her album Inner Child. The song features saxophonist Branford Marsalis. It met success in many countries, including U.S., where it reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the... |
2 | 1 |
| 1992 | "I'm Cryin'" | 11 | |
| "Silent Prayer Silent Prayer "Silent Prayer" is a song by Shanice featuring Johnny Gill. It was the third single released from Inner Child. It became another top 10 R&B hit.-Track listing:7" single'12" single... " |
31 | 4 | |
| "Lovin' You" | 59 |
Personnel
- Shanice: Vocals, Spoken WordSpoken wordSpoken word is a form of poetry that often uses alliterated prose or verse and occasionally uses metered verse to express social commentary. Traditionally it is in the first person, is from the poet’s point of view and is themed in current events....
, Synthesizers - Louis Biancaniello, Eric Daniels, Mike Mani, Claytoven Richardson: KeyboardKeyboard instrumentA keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments...
s, ProgrammingProgramming (music)Programming is a form of music production and performance using electronic devices, often sequencers or computer programs, to generate music. Programming is used in nearly all forms of electronic music and in most hip hop music since the 1990s. It is also frequently used in modern pop and rock...
, Vocal Backing - Vernon "Ice" Black, Corrado Rustici, Ric Wilson: GuitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
s - Joel Smith: Bass
- Narada Michael Walden: Keyboards, Synthesizers, Programming, Drums, Percussion
- Branford MarsalisBranford MarsalisBranford Marsalis is an American saxophonist, composer and bandleader. While primarily known for his work in jazz as the leader of the Branford Marsalis Quartet, he also performs frequently as a soloist with classical ensembles and has led the group Buckshot LeFonque.-Biography:Marsalis was born...
: SaxSaxophoneThe saxophone is a conical-bore transposing musical instrument that is a member of the woodwind family. Saxophones are usually made of brass and played with a single-reed mouthpiece similar to that of the clarinet. The saxophone was invented by the Belgian instrument maker Adolphe Sax in 1846... - Johnny Gill: Spoken Word
- Jarvis La Rue Baker, Kitty Beethoven, Zorana Edun, Nikita Germaine, Sandy Griffith, Chris Hawkins, Skyler Jett, Ellen Keating, Alyssa Lala, Tony Lindsey, Crystal Wilson: Vocal Backing
- String Arrangements By Jerry Hey
Charts
| Chart (1992) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Swiss Album Charts Swiss Music Charts The Swiss Music Charts are Switzerland's main music sales charts. The charts are a record of the highest-selling singles and albums in various genres in Switzerland.The Swiss Charts include:* Singles Top 75... |
12 |
| Norwegian Album Charts VG-lista VG-listen is a Norwegian record chart. It is weekly presented in the newspaper VG and the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation program Topp 20. It is considered the primary Norwegian record chart, charting albums and singles from countries and continent around the world. The data is collected by... |
16 |
| Swedish Albums Chart Sverigetopplistan Sverigetopplistan, earlier known as Topplistan and Hitlistan and other names, is since October 2007 the Swedish national record chart, based on sales data from Swedish Recording Industry Association .... |
17 |
| Austrian Album Charts | 29 |
| US 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... |
83 |
| US Top R&B Albums | 13 |