Rahsaan Patterson (album)

1997 studio album by Rahsaan Patterson

Rahsaan Patterson

Studio album by

Rahsaan Patterson

Released| January 28, 1997
Length| 66:20
Label| MCA
Producer|

* Dinky Bingham
* Christopher Bolden
* Keith Crouch
* Jamey Jaz
* Les Pierce
* Ira Schickman

Rahsaan Patterson chronology
|  | Rahsaan Patterson
(1997)  | Love in Stereo
(1999)

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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

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Professional ratingsReview scores

Source| Rating
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

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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

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No.| Title| Writer(s)| Producer(s)| Length

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1.| "Stop By"|

* Glenny McKinney
* Keith Crouch
* Rahsaan Patterson
* Roy Pennon

| Crouch| 5:55
2.| "Spend the Night"|

* Jamey Jaz
* Patterson

| Jaz| 4:52
3.| "Where You Are"|

* Jaz
* Patterson

| Jaz| 5:09
4.| "So Fine"|

* Jaz
* Crouch
* Patterson

* Jaz
* Crouch

| 4:32
5.| "Stay Awhile"|

* Jaz
* Patterson

| Jaz| 5:09
6.| "Come Over"| Crouch| Crouch| 4:49
7.| "Can't We Wait a Minute"|

* Jaz
* Patterson

| Jaz| 5:43
8.| "Joy"|

* Les Pierce
* Patterson

| Pierce| 2:52
9.| "My Sweetheart"|

* Jaz
* Kevin Wyatt
* Patterson

| Jaz| 3:56
10.| "One More Night"| Ira Schickman|

* Schickman
* Dinky Bingham

| 4:06
11.| "Don't Wanna Lose It"|

* Pierce
* Patterson

| Pierce| 4:33
12.| "Tears Ago"|

* Christopher Bolden
* Tony Bohrer

| Bolden| 5:02
13.| "Ain't No Way"|

* Pierce
* Patterson

| Pierce| 4:10
14.| "Soul Free"|

* Jaz
* Patterson

| Jaz| 5:23
Total length:| 65:17

## Charts

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Chart (1997)  | Peak
position

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US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[1] | 48

## Release history

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Rahsaan Patterson release history  Region  | Date  | Format  | Label  | Ref(s)

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United States  | January 28, 1997  |

* CD
* cassette

| MCA Records | [2]

## References

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1. ^ a b c "Rahsaan Patterson Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 11, 2022.
2. ^ a b c 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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Albums|

* Rahsaan Patterson (1997)
* Love in Stereo (1999)
* After Hours (2004)
* Wines & Spirits (2007)
* The Ultimate Gift (2008)
* Bleuphoria (2011)
* Heroes & Gods (2019)

Singles|

* "Stop By"
* "Where You Are"
* "Treat You Like a Queen"
* "Stop Breaking My Heart"
* "Feels Good"
* "Easier Said Than Done"

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* Discography

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* MusicBrainz release group

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