LeToya
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LeToya was the full-length solo debut of the former Destiny's Child founding member, LeToya Luckett. Released in July 2006 by Capitol Records.
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About
LeToya's self-titled debut album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 and Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart.
A month after its release, it was awarded certified Gold by RIAA and in December of the same year it has reached the Platinum status. For that, LeToya was honored to be the first member of Destiny's Child next to Beyoncé to debut at number one on the US Billboard 200 and reached the Platinum status upon release.
This album contains 14 tracks which LeToya co-wrote 10 of it that includes Torn, You Got What I Need, All Eyes On Me and a lot more.
Artists-producers who's behind this album's success includes Scott Storch, Jermaine Dupri, Walter Milsap, Jazze Pha, Just Blase, Gave Luckett (LeToya's brother), Johnta Austin, Teddy Bishop, Bun B, Ebony Eyez, JR, Dave Young, Mike City, Mike Jones, Paul Wall, Bryan M. Cox, Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, Wyclef Jean, Kevin "She'k'spere" Briggs, Timbaland, Missy Elliot and more.
Tracks
| Track | Title | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Intro | 0:56 |
| 2 | U Got What I Need | 3:44 |
| 3 | So Special | 3:30 |
| 4 | Torn | 4:22 |
| 5 | What Love Can Do | 3:47 |
| 6 | She Don't | 4:04 |
| 7 | Tear Da Club Up (H-Town Version) (ft. Bun B & Jazze Pha) | 3:49 |
| 8 | All Eyes on Me (featuring Paul Wall) | 3:34 |
| 9 | Hey Fella (featuring Slim Thug) | 3:53 |
| 10 | Gangsta Grillz (featuring Mike Jones & Killa Kyleon) | 3:50 |
| 11 | Obvious | 3:55 |
| 12 | I'm Good | 3:24 |
| 13 | This Song | 3:16 |
| 14 | Outro | 1:37 |
| 15 | Torn (So So Def Remix) (featuring Mike Jones & Rick Ross) | 4:35 |
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Celebrities' Choice Award | Best Music Video: Torn | Nominated |
| 2006 | Groovevolt Music Awards | Best R&B Female Performance: Torn | Won |
| 2007 | ASCAP's Rhythm & Soul Awards | Top Songwriter or Publisher Top Song: Torn | Won |
| 2007 | Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards | Best R&B/Soul Single, Female: Torn | Nominated |
| 2007 | Urban Music Awards | Best Music Video: Torn | Won |
Certifications
| Year | Album | Certifications |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | LeToya | Platinum (US) |
Chart Toppers
| Year | Song | U.S. Hot 100 | U.S. R&B | UK | AUS | NZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Torn | # 31 | # 2 | # 35 | # 44 | # 28 |
| 2006 | She Don't | # 102 | # 17 | - | - | - |
| 2006 | Obvious | - | # 108 | - | - | - |
Credits
Performance Credits
LeToya - Primary Artist
Bryan-Michael Cox - Track Performer
Candice Nelson - Background Vocals
Technical Credits
Chris Hicks - Executive Producer
Terry Allen - Producer
Ted Bishop - Producer
Leslie Brathwaite - Engineer
Jermaine Dupri - Producer, Engineer
Dave Lopez - Engineer
Scott Storch - Producer
Phil Tan - Engineer
Eric Roinestad - Art Direction
Letoya Luckett - Executive Producer
John Horesco IV - Engineer
Dave Young Orchestra - Producer
Terry Ross - Executive Producer, Management
Just Blaze - Producer
David Ashton - Engineer
Ryan West - Engineer
Walter Milsap - Producer, Engineer
Bryan-Michael Cox - Producer
Terrence Cash - Engineer
Carl "Mister C" Cole - Producer
Pierre Medor - Engineer
Thomas Gibson - Direction
Sam Thomas - Engineer
J.R. Rotem - Producer
Candice Nelson - Producer
Tha Corna Boys - Producer
Pamela Luckett - Management
Chris Robinson - Video Director
Danny Cheung "Stems" - Engineer
Trivia
- Has come out with a new song and video called Torn a sample of The Stylistics "You Are Everything".
- Appeared on the Coach Carter soundtrack with the song What Love Can Do.
- Once dated Slim Thug, but the two are no longer an item. However, after splitting up the two appeared together in LeToya's She Don't music video.
Shop
- Find this CD on Amazon
