Chapter 2: The Voice is the second studio album by American singer Syleena Johnson. It was released by Jive Records on November 26, 2002 in the United States. While Johnson reteamed with R. Kelly and Joel Kipnis to work on the album, Chapter 2 includes a diverse roster of collaborators including Hi-Tek, Dwayne Bastiany, Mike Dunn and Scorpio as well as duo Carvin & Ivan who contributed four songs. Upon its release, it debuted and peaked at number 104 on the US Billboard 200 and entered the top 20 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. With "Tonight I'm Gonna Let Go", the album's lead single, Chapter 2 produced Johnson's first international top forty hit.
The album's lead single "Tonight I'm Gonna Let Go" was released on August 5, 2002.[1] The song, that samples on Busta Rhymes' Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See,[1] was one of BET's most-played clips for the weeks of October 13, October 20 and October 27, 2002.[2][3][4] The Voice's second single "Guess What" was written and produced by R. Kelly; it was sent to radios on October 28.[1]
Track listing
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| 1. | "The Voice"/"Intro" |  | Hi-Tek | 4:33 | 
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| 2. | "Faithful to You" |  | Bastiany | 3:30 | 
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| 3. | "Now That I Got You" |  | Bastiany | 3:37 | 
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| 4. | "Dear You" |  | Carvin & Ivan | 2:53 | 
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| 5. | "Guess What" | R. Kelly | R. Kelly | 3:32 | 
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| 6. | "I'm Gon' Cry" |  | Carvin & Ivan | 3:31 | 
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| 7. | "Is That You" |  | Dunn | 4:30 | 
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| 8. | "Tonight I'm Gonna Let Go" |  | Dunn | 3:54 | 
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| 9. | "If You Play Your Cards Right" | Kevin McCord | Scorpio | 6:01 | 
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| 10. | "No Words" | JohnsonHagginsBariasRomano
 | Carvin & Ivan | 3:46 | 
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| 11. | "So Willingly" | JohnsonHagginsBariasRomano
 | Carvin & Ivan | 3:46 | 
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| 12. | "Guitars of the Heart (Happy)" |  | JK | 5:40 | 
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| 13. | "I Believe in Love" | JohnsonChristian Robinson
 |  | 3:51 | 
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| 14. | "Outro" |  | Hi-Tek | 0:59 | 
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| 15. | "Tonight I'm Gonna Let Go (Remix)" (featuring Busta Rhymes, Rampage, Sham & Spliff Star of Flipmode Squad) | JohnsonDunnSealsTrevor SmithRoger McNairLeroy JonesWilliam Lewis
 |  | 4:18 | 
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| 16. | "Joined at the Hip" | R. Kelly | R. Kelly | 3:55 | 
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- Sampling credits
Personnel
Credits adapted from the album's liner notes.
| Kamel Abdo – EngineerTimmy Allen – Vocals (background)Ivan "Orthodox" Barias – Producer, InstrumentationDwayne Bastiany – Producer, InstrumentationJim Bottari – EngineerKara Buhl – Photo ProductionC-Major – ProducerTroy Corbin – Vocals (background)Mike Dunn – Producer, EngineerRodney East – KeyboardsDavid Flemming – EngineerAndy Gallas – EngineerAbel Garibaldi – Programming, EngineerSerban Ghenea – MixingTony Gillis – MasteringTarsha Gray – Hair StylistCarvin "Ransum" Haggins – Producer, Vocal ArrangementHi-Tek – ProducerSyleena Johnson – Arranger, Vocals (background), Vocal Arrangement
 | Jamar Jones – KeyboardsR. Kelly – Arranger, Vocals (background), Producer, Mixing, Remix Producer, Remix ArrangementDonnie Lyle – Bass, GuitarCarlos "Storm" Martinez – EngineerCharles McCrorey – EngineerIan Mereness – Programming, Engineer, MixingJason Mlodzinski – AssistantJackie Murphy – Art Direction, DesignHerb Powers – MasteringDarien Rapp – EngineerChristian Robinson – EngineerFrank Romano – GuitarPatrick Salisbury – PhotographyBrian Stanley – EngineerRich Tapper – EngineerChris Trevett – EngineerDenise Trorman – Art Direction, DesignPamela Watson – StylistDoug Wilson – Engineer
  
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Charts
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Release history
References
- ^ a b c Lorez, Jeff (November 23, 2002). "Jive's Johnson Pens New 'Chapter'". Billboard. Vol. 114, no. 47. p. 23 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Video Monitor". Billboard. Vol. 114, no. 43. October 26, 2002. p. 71. ISSN 0006-2510 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Video Monitor". Billboard. Vol. 114, no. 44. November 2, 2002. p. 71. ISSN 0006-2510 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Video Monitor". Billboard. Vol. 114, no. 45. November 9, 2002. p. 67. ISSN 0006-2510 – via Google Books.
- ^ Henderson, Alex. "Chapter 2: The Voice - Syleena Johnson". AllMusic. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
- ^ Checkoway, Laura (December 2002). "Vibe Review - Chapter 2: The Voice". Vibe. Vol. 10, no. 12. p. 206. ISSN 1070-4701 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company.  Retrieved December 5, 2018.
- ^ "Official R&B Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company.  Retrieved December 5, 2018.
- ^ "Syleena Johnson Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard.  Retrieved July 4, 2018.
- ^ "Syleena Johnson Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard.  Retrieved July 4, 2018.
- ^ "Syleena Johnson Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard.  Retrieved July 4, 2018.
- ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 2003". Billboard. Retrieved September 7, 2020.
- ^ "Chapter 2: The Voice - Syleena Johnson". Amazon (US). Retrieved October 8, 2020.
 
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