New Beginning (SWV album)
New Beginning is the second studio album from American R&B female trio SWV. The lead single, "You're the One", became one of their signature songs peaking at number five on Billboard's Hot 100 and topped the Hot R&B Singles. The second single, "Use Your Heart", saw the debut of the super producers The Neptunes. This song peaked at twenty-two on the Hot 100 and number six on the R&B chart. The last single, "It's All About U", found Taj taking most of the lead as opposed to Coko. The album was certified platinum by the RIAA.
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Released | April 23, 1996 | |||
Genre | R&B[1] | |||
Length | 66:41 | |||
Label | RCA | |||
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Singles from New Beginning | ||||
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Source | Rating |
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Entertainment Weekly | B[2] |
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Track listing
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "New Beginning (Interlude)" |
| 1:53 |
2. | "You're the One" |
| 4:39 |
3. | "Whatcha Need" |
| 3:52 |
4. | "On & On" (featuring Erick Sermon) |
| 3:52 |
5. | "It's All About U" |
| 3:43 |
6. | "Use Your Heart" | 4:49 | |
7. | "Where Is the Love (Interlude)" |
| 2:02 |
8. | "Fine Time" |
| 4:32 |
9. | "Love Is So Amazin'" |
| 5:58 |
10. | "Use Your Heart (Interlude)" |
| 1:34 |
11. | "You Are My Love" | Daryl Simmons | 4:56 |
12. | "I'm So in Love" |
| 5:27 |
13. | "When This Feeling" |
| 4:20 |
14. | "What's It Gonna Be" | Morgan | 4:32 |
15. | "That's What I'm Here For" |
| 4:48 |
16. | "Don't Waste Your Time" |
| 3:56 |
17. | "Soul Intact (Interlude)" | Morgan | 1:47 |
Personnel
- A&R Direction: Kevin Evans, Harve Pierre, Mark Persaud
- Executive Producer: SWV, Singleton Management, Kevin Evans
- Mastering: Herb Powers Jr.
- Photography: Michael Lavine
- Art Direction: Ria Lewerke
- Design: Amy Wenzler
Charts and certifications
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Certifications
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References
- Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. New Beginning review at AllMusic. Retrieved 2013-06-09.
- Considine, J.D. (April 26, 1996). "New Beginning Review". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 2013-06-09.
- Decurtis, Anthony; Henke, James; Miller, Jim; George-Warren, Holly (1992). The Rolling Stone Illustrated History of Rock & Roll: The Definitive History of the Most Important Artists and Their Music. ISBN 9780679737285.
- Decurtis, Anthony; Henke, James; Miller, Jim; George-Warren, Holly (1992). The Rolling Stone Illustrated History of Rock & Roll: The Definitive History of the Most Important Artists and Their Music. ISBN 9780679737285.
- Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988-2010. Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia: Moonlight Publishing.
- "Canadian album certifications – SWV – New Beginning". Music Canada. Retrieved November 20, 2019.
- "Japanese album certifications – SWV – New Beginning" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Select 1997年02月 on the drop-down menu
- "American album certifications – S.W.V. – New Beginning". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved November 20, 2019. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH.
External links
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