Chapter II (Ashanti album)
- For other uses, see Chapter II (disambiguation).
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Chapter II is the second studio album by American R&B/pop singer Ashanti, released in 2003 (see 2003 in music). The album debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart, selling over 326,000 copies in its first week. The album spawned the singles "Rock wit U (Awww Baby)", "Rain on Me", and "Breakup 2 Makeup" (Remix). The album sold over 2 million copies in the U.S. [1]
Track listing
- "Intro/Medley" (Ashanti Douglas, 7 Aurelius, Irving Lorenzo, E. Jordan, M. DeBarge, R. Calhoun, A. Parker, Jeffery Atkins, T. Bell, L. Creed, T. Lane, L. Troutman, R. Troutman, M. Dean, B. Jordon) – 1:18
- "Shany's World" f/ Chink Santana (Douglas, Parker, Lorenzo) – 3:05
- "Rock wit U (Awww Baby)" (Douglas, Parker, Lorenzo) – 3:29
- "What Are They Gonna Say Now (Skit)" – 0:31
- "Breakup 2 Makeup" (Douglas, Parker, Lorenzo) – 3:41
- "I Found Lovin'" (Johnny Flippin, Michael L. Walker) – 4:15
- "Rain on Me" (Douglas, Parker, Lorenzo, Burt Bacharach, Hal David) – 4:57
- "Then Ya Gone" f/ Chink Santana (Douglas, Parker, Lorenzo, E. Isley, M. Isley, O. Isley, R. Isley, R. Isley, C. Jasper, Lorenzo) – 4:59
- "Living My Life" (Douglas, Parker, Lorenzo) – 3:46
- "Black Child (Skit)" (Douglas, Parker, Lorenzo, R. Gills) – 1:28
- "Feel So Good" (Douglas, Parker, Lorenzo, Austin Johnson, Smead Hudman) – 4:31
- "Carry On" (Douglas, Parker, Lorenzo) – 3:15
- "The Sugar Shack (Skit)" – 1:10
- "The Story of 2" (Douglas, Parker, Lorenzo, Rick James) – 4:33
- "Ohhh Ahhh" (Douglas, Parker, Lorenzo) – 4:36
- "Shany Shia (Skit)" – 1:11
- "Sweet Baby" (Douglas, Atkins, Lorenzo, S. Aurelius, Al Green) – 4:08
- "U Say, I Say" f/ Gunnz (Douglas, Parker, Lorenzo) – 4:09
- "I Don't Mind" (Douglas, Parker, Lorenzo) – 5:04
- "Outro" f/ Chink Santana (Douglas, Parker, Lorenzo) – 0:58
- "I Know" (Japan bonus track #1- also on UK edition)
- "Not Scared" (Japan bonus track #2)
Personnel
Production
- Producers: Irv Gotti, Chink Santana
- Executive producers: Ashanti Douglas, Irv Gotti
- Engineer: Milwaukee Buck
- Mixing: Duro
- Mastering: Brian "Big Bass" Gardener
- A&R: Darcell Lawrence, Patrick "Plain Pat" Reynolds, Todd "Shortma" Simms
- A&R assistance: Errol "Eezie" Vaughan Jr.
- Recording director: Tony Vanias
- Creative director: Rick Patrick
- Art direction: Andy West
- Art producer: Laura Tamburino
- Photography: Daniela Federici
- Make-up: JJ
- Stylist: Rosie Michel
- Hair stylist: Shereese Slate
Charts
Album - Billboard (North America)
| Year | Chart | Position |
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| 2003 | The Billboard 200 | 1 |
| 2003 | Top Internet Albums | 1 |
| 2004 | Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums | 1 |
| 2003 | Top Canadian Albums | 5 |
| 2003 | UK Top Chart Albums | 5 |
Singles - Billboard (North America)
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | "Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)" | The Billboard Hot 100 | 2 |
| 2003 | "Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)" | Top 40 Mainstream | 5 |
| 2003 | "Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)" | Top 40 Tracks | 5 |
| 2003 | "Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)" | Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | 4 |
| 2003 | "Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)" | Rhythmic Top 40 | 2 |
| 2003 | "Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)" | Canadian Singles Chart | 4 |
| 2003 | "Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)" | Hot Dance Music/Club Play | 8 |
| 2003 | "Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)" | Hot Dance Music/Club Play | 6 |
| 2003 | "Rain on Me" | The Billboard Hot 100 | 7 |
| 2003 | "Rain on Me" | Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | 2 |
| 2003 | "Rain on Me" | Rhythmic Top 40 | 11 |
| 2004 | "Breakup 2 Makeup" | Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | 119 |
| 2004 | "Breakup 2 Makeup (Remix)" | Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | 76 |
RIAA
- U.S. Platinum #1 (for 2 weeks)