Kenny Lattimore is the debut studio album by American singer Kenny Lattimore. It was released on May 14, 1996 by Columbia Records. The set was bolstered by the success of singles "Never Too Busy," "Just What It Takes", "Always Remember", and "For You".
Critical reception
Kenny Lattimore earned largely positive reviews from music critics. Entertainment Weekly's Cheo Tyehimba hailed Kenny Lattimore as an album that hearkened back to the time of Donny Hathaway and Marvin Gaye when "R&B had more soul."[5] AllMusic editor Leo Stanley found that "despite an inconsistent collection of songs, Kenny Lattimore's eponymous debut album is a promising record, showcasing his smooth voice to fine effect. His singing and the slick production makes the weaker numbers enjoyable, but when he's given a good song [...] the depth of Lattimore's talent becomes apparent."[4] Paul Verna from Billboard felt that the album an "toes the line with charismatic soul tracks that caress and soothe the ear" and that Lattimore's "subdued approach to music should perk the ears of mature teens and young adults in search of a hip yet relaxing vibe."[6]
The album reached a peak of number 19 on the US Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.[7] It also reached number 92 on Billboard 200 chart on May 3, 1997.[8] "Never Too Busy" cracked the Top 20 of the R&B charts and helped the album reach gold certification.[9] "For You" made an even higher impact, reaching number six on the R&B charts.[7]
Track listing
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| 1. | "Never Too Busy" | - Dave "Jam" Hall
- Kipper Jones
| Hall | 5:31 |
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| 2. | "Just What It Takes" | | Crouch | 5:04 |
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| 3. | "I Won't Let You Down" | | Hall | 4:59 |
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| 4. | "All I Want" | | Middleton | 4:53 |
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| 5. | "Forever" | | Middleton | 4:48 |
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| 6. | "For You" | Kenny Lerum | Barry J. Eastmond | 3:57 |
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| 7. | "Joy" | | J. Dibbs | 4:36 |
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| 8. | "Where Did Love Go" | - Lattimore
- Jenkins
- Sam Kendrick
| J. Dibbs | 4:13 |
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| 9. | "Forgiveness" | | Crouch | 4:09 |
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| 10. | "Always Remember" | | | 5:42 |
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| 11. | "Climb the Mountain" | Jimmy Abney | Abney | 5:49 |
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| 12. | "I Won't Forget (Whose I Am)" | Lattimore | | 4:05 |
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Samples
- "I Won't Let You Down" contains a sample from "Love T.K.O." (1980).
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
References
- ^ "Kenny Lattimore Discography: "Never Too Busy"". Billboard.com.
- ^ "Kenny Lattimore Discography: "Just What It Takes"". Billboard.com.
- ^ "Kenny Lattimore Discography: "For You"". Billboard.com.
- ^ a b Kenny Lattimore at AllMusic. Retrieved June 20, 2011.
- ^ a b Tyehimba, Cheo (May 17, 1996). "Never Too Busy Review". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on April 27, 2009. Retrieved June 20, 2011.
- ^ Verna, Paul (June 8, 1996). "Reviews & Previews: Albums". Billboard. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
- ^ a b "Kenny Lattimore Chart History". Billboard.com.
- ^ "Kenny Lattimore Chart Position". Billboard.com.
- ^ Kenny Lattimore Biography at AllMusic
- ^ "Kenny Lattimore Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved January 20, 2020.
- ^ "Kenny Lattimore Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved January 20, 2020.
- ^ "R&B/Hip-Hop Albums: Best of 1996". Billboard. Retrieved January 20, 2020.
- ^ "American album certifications – Kenny Lattimore – Kenny Lattimore". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved January 20, 2020.
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