Brandy - Afrodisiac (2004)

       Afrodisiac is the fourth studio album by American recording artist Brandy, released on June 28, 2004 by Atlantic Records. The album was recorded primarily in Los Angeles between spring 2003 and early 2004, following several major changes in Brandy's personal and professional life. After giving birth to her daughter and the demise of her relationship with the father, Brandy's team was given an overhaul, including changes in production, management, and A&R. The album marked a departure from her previous work, with Brandy collaborating with producer Timbaland and songwriter Candice Nelson, on the majority of the album's composition.

      Upon release, the critical response to Afrodisiac was highly positive, eventually garnering critical acclaim for its mature lyrics, Brandy's vocalizing, and its overall experimental sound.[1] The album has been named as one of a predecessors to PBR&B and alternative R&B, having been cited to influence artists, such as Rihanna and Solange. Afrodisiac was nominated for several awards including nominations at the 2004 MTV Video Music Awards and the 47th Annual Grammy Awards.[2] The album debuted at number three on the US Billboard 200, eventually earning a gold certification by the RIAA.[3] Internationally, Afrodisiac scored minor success, appearing on the top 40 album charts in the UK, Canada, and Japan. The album spawned three singles — "Talk About Our Love", "Who Is She 2 U" and "Afrodisiac".

***Track Listing:
01. Who I Am
02. Afrodisiac
03. Who Is She 2 U
04. Talk About Our Love
05. I Tried
06. Where You Wanna Be
07. Focus
08. Sadiddy
09. Turn It Up
10. Necessary
11. Say You Will
12. Come As You Are
13. Finally
14. How I Feel
15. Should I Go
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Brandy - Full Moon (2002)

      Full Moon is the third studio album by American singer Brandy. It was released by Atlantic Records on February 19, 2002. The album was recorded primarily during the summer and fall of 2001 at The Hit Factory in Miami, amid a three-year musical hiatus following the success of her multi-platinum previous studio album Never Say Never (1998) and the finale of her highly successful television sitcom Moesha in May 2001. As with Never Say Never, Brandy collaborated with producer Rodney Jerkins and his Darkchild production and songwriting team on the majority of the album's composition, while additional work from Mike City, Warryn Campbell, and Keith Crouch was contributed.

      Brandy credited Whitney Houston, Kim Burrell and Enya for inspiring her to push the limits of her voice and vocal arrangements. With Brandy in a relationship with one of the album's primary musicians, its lyrical concepts centered on both sensual and frustrated feelings toward a lover. Jerkins credited Michael Jackson, Brandy's voice, and his experiences at European nightclubs for influencing the sound of the album. Lyrically, the album speaks on love in all its forms.[1] Musically, Full Moon drew inspiration from UK garage, electro, dance, glitch, and funktronica, while blending soul and R&B elements into adult contemporary ballads.

***Track Listing:
01. B Rocka Intro
02. Full Moon
03. I Thought
04. When You Touch Me
05. Like This
06. All in Me
07. Apart
08. Can We
09. What About Us?
10. Anybody
11. Nothing
12. It's Not Worth It
13. He Is
14. Come a Little Closer
15. Love Wouldn't Count Me Out
16. Wow
17. Die Without You
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Brandy - Never Say Never (1998)

      Never Say Never is the second studio album by American singer Brandy. Released by Atlantic Records on June 9, 1998 in United States, Norwood's label consulted David Foster and upcoming producer Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins and his team to work with her on the record, the latter of who went on to craft the majority of the album and would evolve as her mentor and head producer on succeeding projects in the 2000s.

      Seven of the fourteen songs were chosen as singles, with two becoming worldwide number one hits, one becoming an international hit, and one becoming a domestic hit. Worldwide, the album sold 16 million copies.

***Track Listing:
01. Intro (0:49)
02. Angel In Disguise (4:48)
03. The Boy Is Mine (Duet With Monica) (4:55)
04. Learn The Hard Way (4:51)
05. Almost Doesn't Count (3:37)
06. Top Of The World (feat. Mase) (4:41)
07. U Don't Know Me (Like U Used To) (4:28)
08. Never Say Never (5:11)
09. Truthfully (4:58)
10. Have You Ever (4:32)
11. Put That On Everything (4:51)
12. In The Car Interlude (1:08)
13. Happy (4:06)
14. One Voice (4:08)
15. Tomorrow (5:20)
16. (Everything I Do) I Do It For You (4:10)
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Brandy - Brandy (1994)

      Brandy is the self-titled debut album by American R&B singer Brandy. It was released by Atlantic Records on September 27, 1994 in North America, December 5 in the United Kingdom and on several dates in Europe and Oceania, starting on February 3, 1995. The album contains a range of contemporary genres, and the songs are a mix of soft hip hop soul, pop and contemporary mid–1990s R&B. They were chiefly produced by Keith Crouch who would contribute all four single releases from the album. Aside from Crouch, Norwood worked with a range of other writers and producers, including R&B group Somethin' for the People, Arvel McClinton, and Damon Thomas and young Robin Thicke.

      Four singles were released from the album, two of which became number-one hits on the Billboard Hot R&B Singles. "I Wanna Be Down" was chosen as the album's lead single, reaching the top ten in the United States and the top 20 in Australia and New Zealand. The song was critically lauded, and was regarded as a standout track on Brandy. The album's second single, "Baby" was also well received and charted even higher. With the following two singles, "Best Friend" and "Brokenhearted" also reaching the top ten in the US, Norwood established herself as one of the most successful of the new breed of urban R&B female vocalists to emerge during the mid-to late 1990s. It also garnered Norwood two Grammy Award nominations for Best New Artist and one for the album's second single, "Baby" for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance at the 38th Grammy Awards in 1996.

***Track Listing:
01. Movin' On
02. Baby
03. Best Friend
04. I Wanna Be Down
05. I Dedicate (Part I)
06. Broken Hearted
07. I'm Yours
08. Sunny Day
09. As Long As You're Here
10. Always On My Mind
11. I Dedicate (Part II)
12. Love Is On My Side
13. Give You Me
14. I Dedicate (Part III)
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Nelly - M.O. (2013)

M.O. is the seventh studio album by American hip hop recording artist Nelly. The album was released on September 30, 2013, by Republic Records, as the follow up to his sixth album, 5.0 (2010). The album is preceded by the release of its lead single, "Hey Porsche", released on February 19, 2013, and reached number forty-two on the US Billboard Hot 100. "Get Like Me", featuring Nicki Minaj and Pharrell, premiered online on June 18, 2013, and was officially released on July 2, 2013, as the album's second single. The album features guest appearances from Nicki Minaj, Pharrell, Future, T.I., Daley, 2 Chainz, Trey Songz, Fabolous, Wiz Khalifa, Florida Georgia Line, Nelly Furtado and Yo Gotti.

On July 3, 2012, Nelly announced via Twitter that the title of the album's first promotional single would be "Marry Go Round". The Da Internz-produced track features Chris Brown and premiered in full online on July 4, 2012. On February 19, 2013, the album's first single "Hey Porsche" was released. On March 1, 2013, the music video was released for "Hey Porsche". On July 2, 2013, the album's second single "Get Like Me" featuring Pharrell and Nicki Minaj was released. On July 31, 2013, the music video was released for "Get Like Me" featuring Pharrell and Nicki Minaj. On September 2, 2013, the album's third single "Heaven" featuring Daley was released. On October 3, 2013, with the album in stores, Nelly appeared on Good Morning America to perform the Pharrell-produced song, "Rick James" alongside T.I.. In December 2013, "Rick James" will be sent to urban contemporary radio in the United States as the album's fifth single

***Track Listing:
01. Get Like Me (feat. Nicki Minaj & Pharrell)
02. Give U Dat (feat. Future)
03. Rick James (feat. T.I.)
04. Heaven (feat. Daley)
05. Maryland, Massachusetts
06. 100k (feat. 2 Chainz)
07. All Around The World (feat. Trey Songz)
08. Idgaf (feat. Pharrell & T.I.)
09. U Know U Want To
10. My Chick Better (feat. Fabolous & Wiz Khalifa)
11. Walk Away (feat. Florida Georgia Line)
12. Headphones (feat. Nelly Furtado)
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Nelly - 5.0 (2010)

      5.0 is the sixth studio album by American hip hop artist Nelly; it was released through Universal Motown Records (Universal Music Group) and his own label Derrty Entertainment (Universal Music Group) on November 12, 2010.[1][2] The album features guest appearances from Kelly Rowland, Keri Hilson, DJ Khaled, Baby, Sophie Greene, Ali, Plies, Chris Brown, T.I., Yo Gotti, T-Pain, Akon, Talib Kweli, Avery Storm, Murphy Lee, Dirty Money and Sean Paul while production was handled by Infamous, Dr. Luke, Mr. Bangladesh, Jim Jonsin, Multiman, Polow da Don, Rico Love and The Runners, among others. 5.0 is predominately a hip hop and pop music album with subtle influences of R&B.

      The album debuted at number 10 on the US Billboard 200, selling 63,000 copies in its first week in the United States. The album's first single "Just a Dream" which became the first song from 5.0 to garner UK and US airplay and has impacted on charts around the world. Released on August 17, 2010, it is Nelly's most successful single in five years (since "Grillz"), peaking at number 3 in the United States.

***Track Listing:
01. I'm Number 1 (feat. Baby & DJ Khaled)
02. Long Gone (feat. Chris Brown & Plies)
03. She's So Fly (feat T.I.)
04. Just A Dream
05. Making Movies
06. Move That Body (feat. T-Pain & Akon)
07. 1000 Stacks (feat. Diddy)
08. Gone (feat. Kelly Rowland)
09. Don't It Feel Good
10. Broke (feat. Yo Gotti & Sophie Green)
11. Liv Tonight (feat. Keri Hilson)
12. Nothing Without Her

Deluxe Bonus Tracks:

13. Go (feat. Ali & Talib Kweli)
14. If I Gave U 1 (feat. Avery Storm)
15. k.I.s.s. (feat. Murphy Lee & Dirty Money)
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Nelly - Brass Knuckles (2008)

      Brass Knuckles is the fifth studio album by American recording artist Nelly, released on September 16, 2008. The album cover was voted the 'Sexiest Album Cover Women Play Themselves To' in the Playboy Bunnies Convention in 2009.[1] In 2008 Nelly embarked on The Brass Knuckles Tour in support of the album.

      The first single was believed to be "Cut It Out" which features rappers Pimp C and Sean P of YoungBloodZ, but was later confirmed to be "Wadsyaname", which was released digitally on August 21, 2007. However, because of the pushed release dates from October 16, 2007 and on, the first official single was changed to "Party People", which features Fergie. It was released on March 18, 2008 and peaked at number forty on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number fourteen on the UK Singles Chart. The album's second single "Stepped on My J'z", which features Ciara and Jermaine Dupri was released on June 11, 2008. It peaked at number ninety on the US Billboard Hot 100. "Body on Me", which features Akon and Ashanti, was released as the third single from the album on June 9, 2008. It peaked at number forty-two on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number three on the UK Singles Chart.

***Track Listing:
01. U Ain't him (featuring Rick Ross)
02. Hold Up (featuring T.I. & LL Cool J)
03. La (featuring Snoop Dogg & Nate Dogg)
04. Long Night (featuring Usher)
05. Lie (featuring St Lunatics)
06. Party People (featuring Fergie)
07. Self-Esteem (featuring Chuck D)
08. Body On me (featuring Akon & Ashanti)
09. Stepped on My J' Z (featuring Jermaine Dupri & Ciara)
10. Let It Go Lil' Mama (featuring Lil Mama & Pharrell)
11. One And Only
12. Chill (featuring St Lunatics)
13. Who Fucks Wit Me (featuring Avery Storm)
14. Ucud Gedit (featuring Gucci Mane & R Kelly)
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Nelly - Suit (2004)

      Suit is the fourth studio album by American rapper Nelly. It was intended to be released on August 17, 2004, before being delayed and released on September 13, 2004, by Universal Records. Production for the album was handled by several producers, including The Neptunes, Jazze Pha, Doe, AHM, Jayson "Koko" Bridges, Kuya Productions, Soulshock and Karlin, Ryan Bowser, Big Boi and Beat Bullies. Released in conjunction with Sweat, Nelly intended to release a single album before conceptualizing and releasing two albums simultaneously, both of which would contrast each other's themes. Nelly characterized Sweat as "more up-tempo" and "energetic" while describing Suit as more of "a grown-up and sexy vibe [...] it's more melodic".

      The album produced three singles: "My Place", "Over and Over" and "'N' Dey Say". Its lead single, "My Place", was a commercial success, topping the New Zealand, Australian and UK single charts, becoming Nelly's second number one on the former and latter charts. It peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100. "Over and Over" featuring country singer Tim McGraw was also a success, peaking at number three on the Hot 100, and topping several charts worldwide, including the Irish, Australian and UK Singles Charts. "My Place" and "Over and Over" were certified gold and platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), for shipments of 500,000 and one million copies, respectively. Suit's final single, "'N' Dey Say", achieved moderate chart success, peaking at number sixty-four on the Hot 100 and number six on the UK Singles Chart.

***Track Listing:
01. Play It Off (featuring Pharrell)
02. Pretty Toes (featuring Jazze Pha & T.I.)
03. My Place (featuring Jaheim)
04. Paradise
05. She Don't Know My Name (featuring Snoop Dogg & Ron Isley)
06. N Dey Say (featuring Spandau Ballet)
07. Woodgrain & Leather Wit a Hole
08. In My Life (featuring Avery Storm and Mase)
09. Over and Over (featuring Tim McGraw)
10. Nobody Knows (featuring Anthony Hamilton)
11. Die for You
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Nelly - Sweat (2004)

       Sweat is the third studio album by American rapper Nelly. It was intended to be released on August 17, 2004, before being delayed and released on September 13, 2004, by Universal Records. Production was handled by several producers, including Jason "Jay E" Epperson, Midi Mafia, The Neptunes, Trife, Jazze Pha, Doe and The Alchemist. Released in conjunction with Suit, Nelly was intended to release a single album before conceptualizing and releasing two albums simultaneously, both which would contrast each other's themes. Nelly characterized Sweat as "more up-tempo" and "energetic" while describing Suit as more of "a grown-up and sexy vibe [...] it's more melodic".

***Track Listing:
01. Heart of a Champion (featuring Lincoln University Vocal Ensemble)
02. Na-Nana-Na (featuring Jazze Pha)
03. Flap Your Wings
04. American Dream (featuring St. Lunatics)
05. River Don't Runnn (featuring Murphy Lee & Stephen Marley)
06. Tilt Ya Head Back (featuring Christina Aguilera)
07. Grand Hang Out (featuring Fat Joe, Young Tru & Remy Martin)
08. Getcha Getcha (featuring St. Lunatics)
09. Another One
10. Spida Man
11. Playa (featuring Mobb Deep & Missy Elliott)
12. Down in Da Water (featuring Ali & Gube Thug)
13. Boy (featuring Lil' Flip & Big Gipp)
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Nelly - Nellyville (2002)

      Nellyville is the second studio album by American rapper Nelly. It was released on June 25, 2002, by Universal Records, distributed by the independently-incorporated of the Fo' Reel label. The album was supported by six singles: "#1", "Hot in Herre", "Dilemma"; duet with Kelly Rowland, "Air Force Ones" featuring St. Lunatics, "Work It" featuring Justin Timberlake, and "Pimp Juice". These singles, "Hot in Herre" and "Dilemma" has topped the US Billboard Hot 100 for seven and ten weeks, respectively.

      Nellyville debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, selling 714,000 copies in its opening week. The album stayed atop the chart for four non-consecutive weeks and went on to be certified six-times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for shipments of over six million copies, making this Nelly's second number-one album and second multi-platinum album in the USA following his debut album Country Grammer in 2000. Internationally, Nellyville peaked at number 2 in Australia, Canada, Germany, New Zealand and United Kingdom. As of March 16, 2011, the album had sold 6,488,000 copies in the United States, and it became the fourteenth best-selling rap album of all time.

Track Listing:
01. Nellyville
02. Gettin' It Started (featuring Cedric the Entertainer & La La)
03. Hot in Herre
04. Dem Boyz (featuring Kyjuan & Murphy Lee)
05. Oh Nelly locker(featuring Murphy Lee)
06. Pimp Juice
07. Air Force Ones (featuring Ali, Kyjuan & Murphy Lee)
08. In the Store (featuring Cedric the Entertainer & La La)
09. On the Grind (featuring King Jacob)
10. Dilemma (featuring Kelly Rowland)
11. Splurge
12. Work It (featuring Justin Timberlake)
13. Roc the Mic [Remix] (featuring Freeway, Murphy Lee & Beanie Sigel)
14. The Gank
15. 5000
16. #1
17. CG 2 (featuring Kyjuan & Murphy Lee)
18. Say Now
19. Fuck It Then (featuring Cedric the Entertainer & La La)
20. Stick Out Ya Wrist (featuring Toya)
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Nelly - Country Grammar (2000)

      Country Grammar is the debut studio album by American rapper Nelly. It was released on June 27, 2000, by Universal Records (who released the album after listening to demos by Nelly, before signing a record deal with the rapper in 1999). The production on the album was handled by Jason "Jay E" Epperson, with additional production by C-Love, Kevin Law, City Spud, Steve "Blast" Wills and Basement Beats. Nelly contributed to all lyrics on the album, with Epperson and City Spud also contributing. The album introduced a unique Saint Louis, Midwestern sound, and introduces Nelly's vocal style of pop-rap singalongs and Midwestern, Missouri twang. It was supported four successful singles: "Country Grammar (Hot Shit)", "E.I.", "Ride wit Me" and "Batter Up". Its lead single, "Country Grammar (Hot Shit)", peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 and UK Singles Chart. "E.I." charted at number 16, number 12 and number 11 on the Hot 100, UK Singles Chart and ARIA Singles Chart, respectively. "Ride wit Me" peaked within the top five on the Hot 100, ARIA Singles Chart, Irish Singles Chart and UK Singles Chart. The album's fourth and final single, "Batter Up" featuring Murphy Lee and Ali, achieved moderate chart success.

Track Listing:
01. Intro (featuring Cedric the Entertainer)
02. St. Louie
03. Greed, Hate, Envy
04. Country Grammar (Hot Shit)
05. Steal the Show (featuring St. Lunatics)
06. Interlude (featuring Cedric the Entertainer)
07. Ride wit Me (featuring City Spud)
08. E.I.
09. Thicky Thick Girl (featuring Murphy Lee & Ali)
10. For My (featuring Lil Wayne)
11. Utha Side
12. Tho Dem Wrappas
13. Wrap Sumden (featuring St. Lunatics)
14. Batter Up (featuring St. Lunatics)
15. Never Let Em C U Sweat (featuring The Teamsters)
16. Luven Me
17. Outro (featuring Cedric the Entertainer)
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N*SYNC - The Winter Album (1998)

      The Winter Album is a seasonal album released exclusively in Germany by American boy band NSYNC. Following the release of the group's eponymous debut album, NSYNC, in Germany in March 1997, NSYNC had mostly focused their attention on the British and American markets, releasing updated versions of the album in both territories in summer 1998, and preparing to release a seasonal album, Home for Christmas, in America for Christmas 1998. No material had been released in Germany since "Together Again", which was released on November 3, 1997. None of the tracks recorded for the British or American versions of their debut album had been released there, nor was any of the material recorded for Home for Christmas planned for release in Germany. So, the band decided that it was only fair that this material would be released there, as it was their support that kick-started their career and landed them a record deal with RCA Records. They took the five tracks recorded exclusively for the British and American editions of their debut album, and seven tracks from Home for Christmas, and packaged them together with a short interlude, "Family Affair", to create The Winter Album, made exclusively for release in Germany. The album was preceded by the lead single, "U Drive Me Crazy", which was released on September 29, 1998. The album was then released on November 17, and two weeks later, a second single, "Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays", was released to promote the album. The third and final single, "Thinking of You (I Drive Myself Crazy)", was released on February 22, 1999.

***Track Listing:
01. U drive me crazy (radio edit) - 3:37
02. (God must have spent) A little more time on you - 4:02
03. Thinking of you (I drive myself crazy) - 4:01
04. Everything I own - 3:57
05. I just wanna be with you - 4:03
06. Kiss me at midnight - 3:28
07. Merry Christmas, happy holidays - 4:13
08. All I want is you (this Christmas) - 3:45
09. Under my tree - 4:34
10. Love's in our hearts on Christmas day - 3:56
11. In love on Christmas - 4:06
12. The first noel - 3:28
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N*SYNC - Home for Christmas (1998)

      Home for Christmas is a seasonal album released exclusively in the United States by American boy band NSYNC. The album was released on November 10, 1998, following the success of their debut album. On October 27, 1999, Home for Christmas was certified Double Platinum by the RIAA for shipment of two million copies in the United States.

      Home for Christmas was released on September 30, 2002 in the United Kingdom as The Meaning of Christmas on Ariola Express with an altered track listing. "Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays" was released as a single in the United States, and in Germany as well, due to its inclusion on the group's German seasonal album, The Winter Album.

      As of December 2014, Home for Christmas has sold 2.8 million copies in the United States, making it the fifteenth best-selling Christmas/holiday album in the U.S. since Nielsen SoundScan started tracking music sales in 1991. The album has sold over 4 million copies worldwide.

***Track Listing:
01.Home for Christmas
02.Under My Tree
03.I Never Knew The Meaning of Christmas
04.Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays
05.The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)
06.I Guess It's Christmas Time
07.All I Want Is You This Christmas
08.The First Noel
09.In Love On Christmas
10.It's Christmas
11.O Holy Night (A Cappella)
12.Love's In Our Hearts On Christmas Day
13.The Only Gift
14.Kiss Me At Midnight
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N*SYNC - Celebrity (2001)

      Celebrity is the third and final studio album by American boy band NSYNC. It was released on July 18, 2001 by Jive Records. The album was the band's second to debut at number one on the Billboard 200 with first-week sales of 1,879,495 copies, the second best debut-week sales in the country at the time, only behind its predecessor No Strings Attached and also becoming their third consecutive top ten album in the United States. As of 2015, the album has the third best-debut week sales in the US of all time. Upon release, the album received generally positive reviews from music critics.

Track Listing:
01. Pop
02. Celebrity
03. The Game Is Over
04. Girlfriend
05. The Two Of Us
06. Gone
07. Tell Me, Tell Me... Baby
08. Up Against The Wall
09. See Right Through You
10. Selfish
11. Just Don't Tell Me That
12. Something Like You
13. Do Your Thing
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N*SYNC - No Strings Attached (2000)

      No Strings Attached is the second studio album by American boy band NSYNC, released on March 21, 2000 by Jive Records. Looking to distinguish their music from that of their labelmates, its music incorporates pop and R&B styles. Prior to the release of the album, NSYNC separated from their management Trans Continental and their label RCA Records; its title is a play on the idea of independence from corporate control. Contributions to the album's production came from a wide range of producers, including group members Justin Timberlake and JC Chasez and new collaborators Kristian Lundin, Jake Schulze, Rami Yacoub, Teddy Riley, Kevin "She'kspere" Briggs, Richard Marx, Veit Renn, Babyface, and Guy Roche.

      After several delays due to legal battles, No Strings Attached was met with generally favorable reviews from music critics. The album debuted atop the U.S. Billboard 200 with first-week sales of 2.4 million copies, setting the record for one-week sales in the country; a record that lasted 15 years, until Adele surpassed the first-week sales record in 2015 with her third studio album 25. Four singles were released from the album. Its lead single "Bye Bye Bye" is credited with creating the hype for the album's eventual landmark success.

***Track Listing:
01.Bye Bye Bye
02.It's Gonna Be Me
03.Space Cowboy (Yippie-Yi-Yay)
04.Just Got Paid
05.It Makes Me Ill
06.This I Promise You
07.No Strings Attached
08.Digital Get Down
09.Bringin' Da Noise
10.That's When I'll Stop Loving You
11.I'll Be Good For You
12.I Thought She Knew
13.I'll Never Stop (Bonus Track)
14.If Only In Heaven's Eyes (Bonus Track)-
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