Recorded 2008–2009 Release date 13 July 2009 | Artist J. Williams Label Illegal Records | |
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Released 13 July 2009 (2009-07-13) Producer Ill Semantics, NOX, MC Patriarch Genres Rhythm and blues, Hip hop music, Contemporary R&B People also search for Mr. Pain, Essential Classical Guitar Christmas, Love Hurts, I Am Underrated, J.Williams |
Young love re release promo
Young Love is the debut album by New Zealand R&B singer J.Williams, released on 13 July 2009 by Illegal Musik. It was a success, certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of New Zealand (RIANZ). The album debuted on the New Zealand Albums Chart at number five, and has sold over 8000 copies.
Contents
- Young love re release promo
- Recording and production
- Critical reception
- Commercial performance
- Singles
- Songs
- References
Recording and production
Described as an honest and open discourse into the life of Williams, the album, features guest appearances from fellow New Zealand rappers Mareko & Scribe, label mates Temple Jones, Erakah and D Love, plus a duet with his sister Lavina Williams.
Critical reception
Dane Anderson of More FM said that on Young Love "Williams thrives, on the faster, more rhythmic songs...While the slower songs aren't quite up to the par of say Usher or Ne-Yo just yet, you can't deny the catchiness in them."
Commercial performance
Young Love peaked at its debut position of number five on the New Zealand Album Chart before falling out after eight weeks. It then re-entered the chart after the release of the Collectors Edition, and was certified Gold, selling over 7,500 copies. The album spent a total of twenty-eight weeks in the album chart.
Singles
Songs
1Intro0:36
2Ghetto Flower3:46
3Set It Off3:30