Chapter II

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For the 1979 Neil Simon film, see Chapter Two.
Chapter II
Chapter II cover
Studio album by Ashanti
Released July 1, 2003
Recorded 2002 - 2003
Genre R&B/Pop
Length 65:04
Label Murder Inc.
Producer(s) Irv Gotti
Chink Santana
7 Aurelius
Jared Thomas
Reggie Wright
Professional reviews
Ashanti chronology
Ashanti
(2002)		 Chapter II
(2003)		 Ashanti's Christmas
(2003)


Chapter II is the second album by American R&B/pop singer Ashanti, released in 2003.The album debuted at #1 on the charts selling way over 326,000 copies in the first week. The album spawned the hits Rock Wit U and Rain on Me. The album sold 1.5 million copies in the U.S. and sold over 3 million copies worldwide.

Contents

  1. "Intro/Medley" (7 Aurelius, J. Atkins, T.D. Bell, R. Calhoun, L. Creed, M. DeBarge, Ashanti Douglas, E. Jordan, Lane, Irving Lorenzo, A. Parker) – 1:18
  2. "Shany's World" (Douglas, Lorenzo, Parker) – 3:05
  3. "Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)" (Douglas, Lorenzo, Parker) – 3:29
  4. "What Are They Gonna Say Now (Skit)" – 0:31
  5. "Breakup 2 Makeup" (Douglas, Lorenzo, Parker) – 3:41
  6. "I Found Lovin'" (Johnny Flippin, Michael L. Walker) – 4:15
  7. "Rain on Me" (Burt Bacharach, Hal David, Douglas, Lorenzo, Parker) – 4:57
  8. "Then Ya Gone" (Douglas, E. Isley, M. Isley, O. Isley, R. Isley, C. Jasper, Lorenzo, Parker) – 4:59
  9. "Living My Life" (Douglas, Lorenzo, Parker) – 3:46
  10. "Black Child (Skit)" (R. Gills, Lorenzo, Parker) – 1:28
  11. "Feel So Good" (Douglas, Smead Hudman, Austin Croom Johnson, Lorenzo, Parker) – 4:31
  12. "Carry On" (Douglas, Lorenzo, Parker) – 3:15
  13. "The Sugar Shack (Skit)" – 1:10
  14. "The Story of 2" (Douglas, Rick James, Lorenzo, Parker) – 4:33
  15. "Ohhh Ahhh" (7 Aurelius, Douglas, A. Green, Lorenzo, Parker) – 4:36
  16. "Shany Shia (Skit)" – 1:11
  17. "Sweet Baby" (J. Atkins, 7 Aurelius, Douglas, Green, Lorenzo) – 4:08
  18. "U Say, I Say" (Douglas, Lorenzo, Parker) – 4:09
  19. "I Don't Mind" (Douglas, Lorenzo, Parker) – 5:04
  20. "Outro" (Douglas, Lorenzo, Parker) – 0:58
  21. "I Know" [UK Bonus Track]

  • Ashanti - vocals
  • Robert Bacon - bass, guitar
  • Demetrius McGhee - piano, soloist

  • Producers: Irv Gotti, Chink Santana
  • Executive producers: Ashanti Douglas, Irv Gotti
  • Engineer: Milwaukee Buck
  • Mixing: Duro
  • Mastering: Brian "Big Bass" Gardener
  • A&R: Darcell Lawrence, Patrick "Plain Pat" Reynolds, Todd "Shortma" Simms
  • A&R assistance: Errol "Eezie" Vaughan Jr.
  • Recording director: Tony Vanias
  • Creative director: Rick Patrick
  • Art direction: Andy West
  • Art producer: Laura Tamburino
  • Photography: Daniela Federici
  • Make-up: JJ
  • Stylist: Rosie Michel
  • Hair stylist: Shereese Slate

Album - Billboard (North America)

Year Chart Position
2003 The Billboard 200 1
2003 Top Internet Albums 1
2004 Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums 1
2003 Top Canadian Albums 5
2003 UK Top Chart Albums 5

Singles - Billboard (North America)

Year Single Chart Position
2003 "Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)" The Billboard Hot 100 2
2003 "Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)" Top 40 Mainstream 5
2003 "Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)" Top 40 Tracks 5
2003 "Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)" Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks 4
2003 "Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)" Rhythmic Top 40 2
2003 "Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)" Canadian Singles Chart 4
2003 "Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)" Hot Dance Music/Club Play 8
2003 "Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)" Hot Dance Music/Club Play 6
2003 "Rain on Me" The Billboard Hot 100 7
2003 "Rain on Me" Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks 2
2003 "Rain on Me" Rhythmic Top 40 11
2004 "Breakup 2 Makeup" Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks 76

  • U.S. Platinum #1 (for 2 weeks)
 v • d • e Ashanti
Discography
Albums: Ashanti | Chapter II | Ashanti's Christmas | Can't Stop | Concrete Rose | Collectables by Ashanti | Incredible
Singles: "Foolish" | "Happy" | "Baby" | "Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)" | "Rain on Me" | "Only U" | "Don't Let Them" | "Still on It"
Other songs: "Always on Time (Ja Rule ft. Ashanti)" | "What's Luv? (Fat Joe ft. Ashanti)"
Preceded by
Dangerously in Love by Beyoncé		 Billboard 200 Number 1 Album
July 19, 2003 - August 1, 2003		 Succeeded by
Bad Boys II Soundtrack by Various Artists
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