Recorded 2001–2002 Artist India.Arie | Label Motown Release date 30 July 2002 | |
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Released September 24, 2002 (U.S.)
September 30, 2002 (UK) Producer India.Arie (also executive)
Blue Miller
Paul Morton, Jr.
Drew and Shannon Voyage to India
(2002) Testimony Vol. 1, Life & Relationship
(2006) Genres Soul music, Contemporary R&B, Neo soul Awards Grammy Award for Best R&B Album Nominations NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Album Similar IndiaArie albums, Neo soul albums, Other albums | ||
India arie little things
Voyage to India is the second studio album by American soul/R&B singer India.Arie, released in 2002 (see 2002 in music). The album's title comes from a track by Arie's idol Stevie Wonder from his 1979 album Journey Through the Secret Life of Plants.
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It debuted at number six on the Billboard 200 with first week sales of 109,000 copies. And topped the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, going Platinum by the RIAA. At the 2003 Grammy Awards, it won "Best R&B Album", and the single "Little Things" won "Best Urban/Alternative Performance". The song "Get It Together" was featured on many film soundtracks including "Brown Sugar" (2002) and Shark Tale (2004).
Track listing
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Critical reception
Prior to Voyage To India's release many were dubious the album as a sophomore effort would reach the critical success of Arie's previous release Acoustic Soul on account of a notable trend of this occurring amongst other neo soul artists such as D'Angelo, Erykah Badu and Macy Gray. Despite this uncertainty Voyage To India gained a score of 65 out of 100 from Metacritic based on "generally favorable reviews". John Bush of Allmusic wrote that this "is exactly what makes Voyage to India such a beautiful surprise; it's a record that easily equals her debut, boasting better vocal performances but also better songwriting and accompanying production." A favorable review from Bill Campbell of Ink 19 echoes John Bush's sentiment stating that "This disc is much more solid than Acoustic Soul."
Songs
1*Growth*1:01
2Little Things - Main3:29
3Talk to Her5:11