Soulsinger


Soulsinger is the debut album by the American singer-songwriter Ledisi. It was released on January 1, 2000, on her label LeSun Records. In 2003, the album was reissued as Soulsinger: The Revival by Tommy Boy Records. It was nominated for a Bammie, for Best R&B album.

Production

Soulsinger was written and produced by Ledisi and Sundra Manning.

Critical reception

AllMusic wrote that "cool jazzy flavors and sweet floaters balance the more dramatic cuts and provide a comfortable plateau for Ledisi's fluid alto." The San Francisco Chronicle wrote: "One moment sad and sweet, loud and fierce the next, music is part down-home lovin' and good advice."

Track listing

  1. "Get Outta My Kitchen" – 3:51
  2. "Soulsinger" – 3:51
  3. "Take Time" – 5:11
  4. "Stop Livin' in Ya Head" – 4:42
  5. "Coffee" – 5:32
  6. "You Are My Friend" – 4:12
  7. "Hotel" – 3:43
  8. "Dreaming Interlude" – 1:43
  9. "Free Again" – 4:49
  10. "Groove On" – 5:34
  11. "I Want'cha Babe" – 4:32
  12. "I Want'cha Babe Interlude" – 1:11
  13. "Papa Loved to Love Me" – 3:45
  14. "In My Life" – 4:51
  15. "My Prayers" – 4:38
  16. "Good Lovin'" – 3:41
  17. "Snoring" – 0:29

''Soulsinger: The Revival''

  • Reissue edition
  1. "Get Outta My Kitchen" – 3:51
  2. "Stop Livin' in Ya Head" – 4:42
  3. "Take Time" – 5:11
  4. "You Are My Friend" – 4:12
  5. "Coffee" – 5:32
  6. "Good Lovin'" – 3:41
  7. "Hotel" – 3:43
  8. "Dreaming Interlude" – 1:43
  9. "Free Again" – 4:49
  10. "Soulsinger" – 3:51
  11. "My Prayers" – 4:38
  12. "In My Life" – 4:51
  13. "Groove On" – 5:34
  14. "I Want'cha Babe" – 4:32
  15. "I Want'cha Babe Interlude" – 1:11
  16. "Papa Loved to Love Me" – 3:45
  17. "Soulsinger" – 4:27
  18. "Hold on to Love" – 4:37
  19. "Snoring" – 0:29