Rahsaan Patterson
Studio album by
Rahsaan Patterson
ReleasedJanuary 28, 1997
Length66:20
LabelMCA
Producer
Rahsaan Patterson chronology
Rahsaan Patterson
(1997)		 Love in Stereo
(1999)

Rahsaan Patterson is the debut studio album by American R&B singer Rahsaan Patterson. It was released by MCA Records on January 28, 1997 in the United States. Produced by Dinky Bingham, Christopher Bolden, Keith Crouch, Jamey Jaz, Les Pierce, and Ira Schickman, the album peaked at number 48 on the US Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.[1]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[2]

AllMusic editor Alex Henderson compared the singer's performance on his debut album with Stevie Wonder and added: "One thing Patterson won't be accused of is favoring style over substance – when many of his contemporaries in the urban contemporary market were heavily into gimmickry, Patterson kept things honest and straightforward on a disc that isn't breathtaking, but is heartfelt and satisfying."[2] Billboard found that Rahsaan Patterson "issues a cavalcade of infectious tunes sure to attract a broad consumer base [...] Although the album taps vintage soul sounds, the overall feel remains grounded in contemporary rhythms."[3]

Chart performance

Rahsaan Patterson peaked at number 48 on the US Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart in the week ending February 15, 1997.[1]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Stop By"
Crouch5:55
2."Spend the Night"
  • Jamey Jaz
  • Patterson
Jaz4:52
3."Where You Are"
  • Jaz
  • Patterson
Jaz5:09
4."So Fine"
  • Jaz
  • Crouch
  • Patterson
  • Jaz
  • Crouch
4:32
5."Stay Awhile"
  • Jaz
  • Patterson
Jaz5:09
6."Come Over"CrouchCrouch4:49
7."Can't We Wait a Minute"
  • Jaz
  • Patterson
Jaz5:43
8."Joy"
  • Les Pierce
  • Patterson
Pierce2:52
9."My Sweetheart"
  • Jaz
  • Kevin Wyatt
  • Patterson
Jaz3:56
10."One More Night"Ira Schickman
4:06
11."Don't Wanna Lose It"
  • Pierce
  • Patterson
Pierce4:33
12."Tears Ago"
  • Christopher Bolden
  • Tony Bohrer
Bolden5:02
13."Ain't No Way"
  • Pierce
  • Patterson
Pierce4:10
14."Soul Free"
  • Jaz
  • Patterson
Jaz5:23
Total length:65:17

Charts

Chart (1997) Peak
position
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[1] 48

Release history

Rahsaan Patterson release history
Region Date Format Label Ref(s)
United States January 28, 1997 MCA Records [2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Rahsaan Patterson Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 11, 2022.
  2. 1 2 3 Henderson, Alex. "Rahsaan Patterson". AllMusic. Retrieved August 11, 2022.
  3. ↑ Henderson, Alex (February 22, 1997). "Reviews & Previews – Albums". Billboard. Retrieved August 11, 2022.
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