Sing Pray Love, Vol. 1: Sing

Sing, Pray, Love, Vol. 1: Sing is the sixth studio album by American R&B singer-songwriter Kelly Price released on June 3, 2014 through eOne and produced by Anthony "Shep" Crawford, Kelly Price and Phillip "P3" Scott III.[1] The album was preceded by the release of one single "It's My Time."

Sing, Pray, Love, Vol. 1: Sing
Studio album by Kelly Price
Released	June 3, 2014
Recorded	2013–2014
Genre	R&B
Label	eOne
Producer	Anthony "Shep" Crawford, Kelly Price, Phillip "P3" Scott III
Kelly Price chronology
Kelly (2011) Sing, Pray, Love, Vol. 1: Sing (2014)
Singles from Kelly
"It's My Time" Released: February 25, 2014

Critical reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Soultracks	Positive[2]
Examiner

The album was met with positive reviews from critics and blogs. Melody Charles from Soultracks gave a positive review of the album stating "Blessed with some of the most powerful of pipes in her generation, Kelly Price is a singer and songwriter who has combined equal measure of gospel fervor and relatable authenticity since her 1998 debut (Soul of a Woman). No matter what medium she's delivering in live or Memorex the clarity and conviction poured into Kelly's performances are enough to make the listener want to run down an aisle ("He Proposed"), shout His praises ("This Is Who I Am") or throw a temper tantrum ("Tired") all at the same time, which is why Sing Pray Love, Vol. 1: Sing is such an appropriate title for her seventh studio release.Judging from the philosophy Kelly drops in the final track, "Metamorphosis," the next CD might just be entitled Redemption, Restoration and Forgiveness, Vol. 2....then again, when that sangin' voice of hers hits your ears, all that matters is the music, not any of the drama (authentic or otherwise) surrounding it. And since Ms. Price remains focused on what matters, we can't help but do the same. Sing on Sister Kelly.....sing on.[2] Examiner gave a positive review of the album stating "In three words, Kelly Price has managed to describe her life and music. Sing, Pray, Love is the completion of Kelly as a woman, mother, writer, friend and singer. Of course, there will be more singing, more praying and more loving since this album is part of a three-volume series but for now, enjoy the ride of Sing Pray Love Vol 1: SING.

Singles

"It's My Time" was released as the lead and only single taken from the album. The song was released to iTunes on February 25, 2014.[3] On May 30, 2014 "It's My Time" debuted at number 5 on the Billboard Adult R&B Songs chart, the following week the song peaked at number 4 on June 7, 2014 and remained on the charts for 13 weeks.[4] On July 5, 2014 the song debuted at number 25 on the Hot R&B Songs chart.[5] On June 28, 2014 the song debuted at number 23 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart, the following week the song peaked at number 22 and remained on the charts for 14 weeks.[6]

On June 17, 2014 a new version of the song was released to iTunes "It's My Time (Mike Cruz EDM Mix)".[7]

Commercial performance

The album debuted at number 64 on the US Billboard 200 chart, number 6 on the Billboard R&B Albums, number 12 on the US Independent Albums chart and number 10 on the US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart on June 21, 2014.[8][9][10][11]

Track listing

Standard[12]

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"Sing Pray Love Interlude"	Kelly Price, Anthony "Shep" Crawford	2:06
2.	"It's My Time"	Crawford, Philip Scott III, Price	5:06
3.	"Back 2 Love" (featuring Ruben Studdard)	Crawford, Scott, Price	3:11
4.	"The 14th"	Crawford, D. Foreman, Price, Jimmy "Professa" Russell	4:36
5.	"Think Again (Shep's Sermon)"	Price, Crawford	4:11
6.	"Last Night"	Price, Crawford	4:16
7.	"Through the Fire"	David Foster, Tom Keane, Cynthia Weil	5:22
8.	"Neva Been Scared"	Dwayne "Dem Jointz" Abernathy Jr., Price	3:18
9.	"Conversations with HER" (featuring Algebra Blessett)	Crawford, Scott, Price	3:19
10.	"Our Love"	Crawford, Scott, Price	4:09
11.	"Metamorphosis"	Price, Crawford	5:38

Credits and personnel

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Performers and musicians

• Kelly Price – Vocals, Background
• Ruben Studdard – Vocals (track 3)
• Algebra Blessett – Vocals (track 9)

Technical personnel

• Kelly Price – Producer
• Phillip "P3" Scott III – Producer, Instruments
• Anthony "Shep" Crawford – Producer, Instruments
• Isabel Evans – A&R
• Danielle Brimm – A&R
• Andrew Kelley – Art Direction
• Julia Sutowski – Coordinator, Production
• Paul Grosso – Creative Director
• Deborah Rigaud – eOne
• Esq – eOne
• Jeffery Rolle – Management
• Brendan Laezza – Management, Digital Marketing
• Chris Herche – Management, Digital Marketing
• Dontay Thompson – Management, Radio Promo
• Maurice White – Management, Radio Promo
• Marleny Dominguez – Management, VP Of Urban
• James Cruz – Mastering
• Peter Mokran – Mixing
• Stevier – Photography
• Shawnte Crespo – Production Senior Manager
• Victor Morante – Production Direction Manager
• John McDonald – Production Senior Manager

Charts

Chart (2014)	Peak position
scope="row"	US Billboard 200[14]	64
scope="row"	US Independent Albums (Billboard)[15]	12
scope="row"	US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[16]	10

Release history

Region	Date	Format	Label	Ref
United States	June 3, 2014	CD	eOne	[17]
Worldwide		Digital download		[1][12]

References

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14. "Kelly Price Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved June 8, 2018.
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16. "Kelly Price Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved June 8, 2018.
17. "Kelly Price – Sing Pray Love Vol. 1 Amazon". Amazon. Retrieved March 15, 2016.