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Midnight Lounge Studio album by Jody Watley Released 2001
2003Recorded 2001 Genre R&B/Dance/Downtempo Length 61:35 Label Avitone/ UMG
Avitone/ShanachieProducer Kenny "Dope" Gonzalez,
King Britt,
Rodney Lee,
Ron Trent,
Little Louie Vega,
Dave Warrin,
Jody WatleyProfessional reviews Jody Watley chronology 20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection
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(2006)Midnight Lounge is the eighth studio album by American pop singer, Jody Watley (see 2001 in music). Originally released only in Japan via her Avitone label (in conjunction with the Universal Music Group), fan and critical acclaim prompted Watley to release the album Stateside by way of a distribution deal with Avitone and Shanachie. The U.S. release also included productions from King Britt and Eastwest Connection.
Contents
Track listings
all songs by R. Lee and Jody Watley, except where noted
Japanese Version
- "Midnight Lounge" - 4:03
- "Whenever..." - 5:43
- "Photographs" - 4:57
- "I Love to Love" (M. Davis, C. Payne, Tyler, Watley) - 3:38
- "Skin Deep" - 3:34
- "More" - 4:50
- "Saturday Night Experience" - 8:26
- "Clouds" - 3:59
- "Don't Give Up" (P. Angel Gabriel) - 5:15
- "Midnight Lounge (Reprise)" - 1:40
- "Photographs" - 4:20
U.S. Version
- "Midnight Lounge" - 4:03
- "Whenever..." - 5:43
- "Photographs" - 4:57
- "I Love to Love" (M. Davis, C. Payne, Tyler, Watley) - 3:38
- "Skin Deep" - 3:34
- "More" - 4:50
- "Saturday Night Experience" - 8:26
- "Clouds" - 3:59
- "Don't Give Up" (P. Angel Gabriel) - 5:15
- "The Essence" (King Britt, Watley) - 4:46
- "Midnight Lounge (Reprise)" - 1:40
- "Whenever" - 5:24
- "Photographs" - 4:20
Personnel
- Jody Watley - vocals
- Roy Ayers - vibraphone
- Michael Ciro - guitar
- Dave Karasony - drums
- Rodney Lee - multiple instruments
- Mornington Lockett - saxophone
- Barney McAll - keyboard
- Josh Milan - keyboard, Hammond organ
- John Scarpulla - saxophone
- Martin Shaw - trumpet
- Chris Standring - guitar
- Dave Warrin - musician
- John Warrin - guitar
- John Wheeler - trombone
Production
- Producers: Kenny "Dope" Gonzalez, King Britt, Rodney Lee, Ron Trent, Little Louie Vega, Dave Warrin, Jody Watley
- Executive producers: Bill Coleman, Kenny "Dope" Gonzalez, Little Louie Vega
- Engineer: Dave Darlington
- Mixing: Steven Barkan, Jay-J, Ron Trent
- Remixing: Dave Warrin
- Mastering: Steve Hall
- Editing: Albert Cabrera
- Programming: Rodney Lee
- Drum programming: Ron Trent
- Instrumentation: Rodney Lee
- Arrangers: Ron Trent, Dave Warrin
- Vocal arrangement: Jody Watley
- Art direction: Allen Hori, Jody Watley
- Photography: Michael Walls
Charts
Chart (2003) Peak US Billboard Top Electronic Albums 13 US Billboard Top Independent Albums 49 Singles
Song Chart (2003) Peak "Midnight Lounge" Hot Dance Music/Club Play 19 Categories:- Jody Watley albums
- 2001 albums
- Concept albums
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