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January Joy

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January Joy
Studio album by
ReleasedSeptember 13, 2005 (2005-09-13)
Recorded2002–2005
Studio
Genre
Length58:34
Label
Producer
Mashonda chronology
January Joy
(2005)
The Renovation Series EP
(2009)
Singles from January Joy
  1. "Used To"
    Released: July 13, 2004
  2. "Back of da Club"
    Released: February 22, 2005
  3. "Blackout"
    Released: June 28, 2005

January Joy is the only studio album by American singer Mashonda. It was released on September 13, 2005 through Full Surface/J Records in Japan and Hong Kong.

The recording sessions took place at Sound on Sound Studios, 36 Chambers Studios, Monza Studios, Sony Studios, The Hit Factory in New York City, at Unsung Studios in Sherman Oaks, at Powerhouse Studios in Yonkers, at Doppler Studios in Atlanta, and at Blakeslee Recording Co. in North Hollywood.

Production was handled by Swizz Beatz, who also served as executive producer, DJ Scratch, Neo Da Matrix, Brian "All Day" Miller, Bryan-Michael Cox, Gerald Flowers, Harvey Allbangers, Jason Rome, Mike City, Mr. Devine, Raphael Saadiq, Reggie Flowers, The Buchanans and Victor Flowers, with co-producers Sean Garrett and Bryce Wilson.

It features guest appearances from Jadakiss, Kanye West, Raphael Saadiq, Snoop Dogg and Nas.

Promotion

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The album was supported with three singles — "Used To", "Back of da Club" and "Blackout", however the album and its singles were met with commercial failure. "Back of da Club" and "Blackout" made it to the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, reaching No. 86 and 96, respectively.

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Vibe[1]

Vibe editor Dimitri Ehrlich wrote about January Joy: "Sexiness [...] pervades her debut, from standout production to her near-orgasmic delivery [...] The album has its delicate moments, too [...] And while Mashonda may not shatter any glasses, she sings like a woman who’s comfortable in her skin."[1]

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Step into My World"Neo Da Matrix1:13
2."The World Is Ours"
Harvey Allbangers3:38
3."Blackout" (featuring Snoop Dogg)3:20
4."Used To"
DJ Scratch3:57
5."Back of da Club"
  • Tifrere
  • Dean
Swizz Beatz3:38
6."It's OK"
3:31
7."Hold Me" (featuring Kanye West)
  • Tifrere
  • Kanye West
  • Brian Miller
  • Gene Allan
  • Gary Knight
Brian "All Day" Miller4:03
8."Leave the Block Alone" (featuring Jadakiss)Mike City4:16
9."Lonely"Mr. Devine3:42
10."Girlfriend"
  • Tifrere
  • Dean
Swizz Beatz4:20
11."Touch Me"
  • Gerald Flowers
  • Victor Flowers
  • Reggie Flowers
4:31
12."Why I Love You"
4:17
13."Ask of You" (featuring Raphael Saadiq)Raphael Saadiq4:22
14."No One Else"
  • Tifrere
  • Spivey
DJ Scratch4:49
15."Thank You (Outro)"
  • Tifrere
  • Atkinson
Neo Da Matrix1:37
Bonus Track
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
16."Blackout" (featuring Nas)
  • Swizz Beatz
  • Sean Garrett (co.)
3:20
Total length:58:34
Sample credits

References

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  1. ^ a b Ehrlich, Dimitri (September 27, 2005). "Mashonda – January Joy (J)". Vibe. Archived from the original on April 28, 2006.
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