Free (For Real album)
| Free | ||
|---|---|---|
| Missing image For_Real_-_Free.jpg Album cover | ||
| Album by For Real | ||
| Released | September 17, 1996 | |
| Recorded | ??? | |
| Genre | R&B | |
| Length | 54 min 06 sec | |
| Label | Rowdy | |
| Producers | Dallas Austin, Craig B., Babyface, Curt Bisquera, Stephen Bray, Tony Sheppard, Soulshock, Mario Winans | |
| Professional reviews | ||
| AMG | 4/5 | link |
| For Real Chronology | ||
| It's a Natural Thang (1994) | Free (1996) | — |
Free is the second album by R&B group For Real, released in 1996 (see 1996 in music).
| Contents |
Track listing
- "Intro" - 0:55
- "Like I Do" (Holland) - 4:06
- "Good Morning Sunshine" - 4:13
- "Hold Me" - 3:56
- "So in Love" - 4:20
- "Remember" - 4:23
- "Will You Love Me" - 4:20
- "The Saddest Song I Ever Heard" - 4:39
- "Nothing Without You" - 4:45
- "How Can I Get Close to You" - 4:08
- "Love Will Be Waiting at Home" (Babyface) - 5:16
- "For All of My Life" (Reggie Hamilton) - 3:56
- "Free" - 5:09
Personnel
- Alex Alessandroni - piano
- Craig B. - bass, guitar
- Babyface - synthesizer, keyboard
- Curt Bisquera - percussion
- Necia Bray
- Stephen Bray - percussion
- Paulinho Da Costa - percussion
- Henry Ferber - violin
- Ronnie Garrett - bass
- Reggie Hamilton - bass
- Ruth Johnson - violin
- Suzie Katayama - cello
- Abe Laboriel Jr. - percussion
- Tomi Martin - guitar
- Bill Meyers - conductor
- Karie Prescott - viola
- James Raymond - keyboard
- Daryl Simmons - keyboard
- Vance Taylor - piano
- Michael Thompson - bass
- Trevor Veitch - guitar
- Wendi Williams
Production
- Producer: Dallas Austin, Craig B., Babyface, Curt Bisquera, Stephen Bray, Tony Sheppard, Soulshock, Mario Winans
- Executive producer: Dallas Austin
- Engineers: Leslie Brathwaite, Brad Gilderman, Manny Marraquin, Tony Sheppard, Brian Smith
- Assistant engineers: Ricco Lumpkins, Carlton Lynn, Paul Thompson
- Mixing: Leslie Brathwaite, Jon Gass, Karlin, Manny Marraquin, Neil Pogue, Tony Sheppard, Brian Smith, Soulshock, Mario Winans
- Mastering: Herb Powers
- Programming: Rick Sheppard, Daryl Simmons
- Project coordinator: Kim Lumpkin
- Design: Anthony Harrison, Jr., Sandy Lawrence
- Photography: R.J. Muna, Arnold Turner
Charts
Album - Billboard (North America)
| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums | 100 |
Singles - Billboard (North America)
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | "Like I Do" | Hot Dance Music/Club Play | 30 |
| 1996 | "Like I Do" | Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales | 10 |
| 1996 | "Like I Do" | Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | 48 |
| 1996 | "Like I Do" | The Billboard Hot 100 | 72 |
| 1997 | "The Saddest Song I Ever Heard" | Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | 65 |