構成数 | 1枚

合計収録時間 | 00:49:41

Personnel: Andrea Martin, Queen Latifah, Ivan Matias (vocals); Rodney Jerkins, Edmund "Butter" Clement, Soulshock, Karlin (various instruments); Peter Mokran (guitar, keyboards, programming); Jonas Krag, Martin Terry, George Nash Jr., Johari Newton, Lauryn Hill (guitar); Demonte Possey (Fender Rhodes, Wurlitzer piano); Tue Roh (Fender Rhodes); Joe Belmaati (keyboards, programming); L.J.C., Preston Fulwood, Chanz (keyboards); Vere Isaac (bass); Organized Noize Productions (programming). Producers include: Wycleff Jean, Lauryn Hill, Andrea Martin, Edmund "Butter" Clement, Rodney Jerkins. Engineers include: Warren Riker, Taj, Tony Prendatt. Personnel: Andrea Martin (vocals, background vocals); Ivan Matias, Queen Latifah (vocals); Martin Terry, George Nash, Jr., Johari Newton, Lauryn Hill (guitar); Tue Roh (Fender Rhodes piano); Joe Belmaati, Peter Mokran (keyboards, programming); Marvin "Chanz" Parkman (keyboards); Vere Isaac (bass guitar); Organized Noize (bass programming, drum programming). Audio Mixers: Neil Pogue; Bernard Lohr; Dexter Simmons; Peter Mokran; Tony Maserati ; Warren Riker. Recording information: Animation Studios; Battery Studios; C & J Studios; Chung King Studios; HIt Factory; RE; Soulpower Studios. Photographer: Eric Johnson . Arranger: Soulshock . After penning hits for successful R&B artists such as En Vogue ("Don't Let Love Go [Love]"), Monica ("Before You Walk Out Of My Life") and SWV ("You're The One") songwriter/producer Andrea Martin put together her solo debut. THE BEST OF ME, on which Martin is a co-writer of eleven tracks, is an exercise in beautiful songwriting and strong production. "Let Me Return the Favor," produced by Rodney Jerkins and Tony Maserati, is a very good example of her diversity. It shows Martin's vocal dynamics and her ability to keep a mid-tempo track bumping by scripting innovative changes in the song's structure. The track goes from a Jeep-pumper to a reggae break to a beautiful bridge and back. Other tracks that deserve attention are "Share The Love," "Steppin'" and "Baby Can I Hold You," which was produced by Wyclef Jean and Jerry "TE BASS" Duplessis. On the title cut, Martin offers up a Babyface-type pop ballad possessed of a smooth melody and a sweet, soft arrangement. THE BEST OF ME is a reflection of a truly talented songwriter and her vision.

録音 | ステレオ (Studio)