Nathan Michael Shawn Wanya
Nathan Michael Shawn Wanya is the fifth album by R&B group Boyz II Men in 2000. It was their first LP on which they received more creative control, and their only LP for Universal Records. Its two singles, "Pass You By" and "Thank You in Advance", performed below expectations on the charts.[4]
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Released | September 12, 2000 | |||
Recorded | 1999-2000 | |||
Studio | Paramount Recording Studios (Hollywood, California) Stonecreek Recording Studios Studio 77 (Gladwyne, Pennsylvania) Triangle Sound (Atlanta, Georgia) Westlake Audio (Los Angeles, California) Quad Recording Studios (New York City) | |||
Genre | R&B | |||
Length | 63:20 | |||
Language | English | |||
Label | Universal | |||
Producer | Boyz II Men (exec.), Qadree El-Amin (exec.), Kevin "Shekspere" Briggs, Shep Crawford, Jazz Nixon, Mervyn Warren, Jamar Jones & Durell Bottoms | |||
Boyz II Men chronology | ||||
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Singles from Nathan Michael Shawn Wanya | ||||
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Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Allmusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Entertainment Weekly | B[2] |
The Rolling Stone Album Guide | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Track listing
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Beautiful Women" | She'kspere | 4:09 | |
2. | "Step On Up" |
| Boyz II Men | 4:54 |
3. | "Good Guy" |
| She'kspere | 3:49 |
4. | "Bounce, Shake, Move, Swing" |
| Boyz II Men | 4:19 |
5. | "What the Deal" |
| Anthony "Shep" Crawford | 4:25 |
6. | "I Finally Know" |
| Anthony "Shep" Crawford | 5:05 |
7. | "Pass You By" | Stockman | Boyz II Men | 4:26 |
8. | "Dreams" |
| Boyz II Men | 3:47 |
9. | "I Do" | Mervyn Warren | Boyz II Men | 4:11 |
10. | "Thank You in Advance" | Anthony "Shep" Crawford | Anthony "Shep" Crawford | 4:11 |
11. | "Never Go Away" | Stockman | Boyz II Men | 5:06 |
12. | "Lovely" |
| Boyz II Men | 5:30 |
13. | "Know What You Want" | N. Morris | Boyz II Men | 5:17 |
14. | "Do You Remember" |
| Boyz II Men | 4:17 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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15. | "I Miss You" | N. Morris | 5:36 |
16. | "Marry Me" |
| 4:06 |
17. | "Darlin'" |
| 4:34 |
- Credits adapted from liner notes.[5]
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Canada (Music Canada)[6] | Gold | 50,000^ |
Japan (RIAJ)[7] | Platinum | 200,000^ |
United States (RIAA)[8] | Gold | 500,000^ |
*sales figures based on certification alone |
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References
- Allmusic review
- Entertainment Weekly review
- Brackett, Nathan; Christian Hoard (2004). The Rolling Stone Album Guide. New York City, New York: Simon and Schuster. p. 100. ISBN 0-7432-0169-8.
- "Nathan Michael Shawn Wanya - Boyz II Men". Universal Motown Republic Group. Retrieved 14 July 2009.
- Boyz II Men - Nathan Michael Shawn Wanya. Universal Records. 012 159 281
- "Canadian album certifications – Boyz II Men – Nathan Michael Shawn Wanya". Music Canada. Retrieved 25 July 2012.
- "Japanese album certifications – Boyz II Men – Nathan Michael Shawn Wanya" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Retrieved July 15, 2012.
- "American album certifications – Boyz II Men – Nathan Michael Shawn Wanya". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved July 15, 2012. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH.
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