Rapture
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Rapture is the second album of Legendary R&B Singer, Anita Baker. The album was produced by, "Michael J. Powell".
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About
The album was released on March 22, 1986 by Elektra Records. It chartered at #2 on the US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart and #11 on the US The Billboard 200. The album issues the hit singles, "Sweet Love" which reached #8 on the US Billboard Hot 100, #2 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks and #3 on US Adult Contemporary Charts, and "Caught Up In The Rapture" that landed at #9 on the US Adult Contemporary Chart and #6 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks Albums Chart, "No One In The World" chartered at #5 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks Albums Chart and #9 on the US Adult Contemporary Chart.
The album has sold over five million copies worldwide.
Tracks
| Track | Title | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sweet Love | 4:26 |
| 2 | You Bring Me Joy | 4:24 |
| 3 | Caught up in the Rapture | 5:07 |
| 4 | Mystery | 4:56 |
| 5 | No One in The World | 4:10 |
| 6 | Same Ole Love | 4:05 |
| 7 | Watch Your Step | 4:54 |
Awards & Certifications
| Year | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Grammy Awards | Best Rhythm & Blues Song for "Sweet Love" |
| 1986 | Grammy Awards | Best Rhythm & Blues Female Vocal Performance for "Rapture" |
| 1988 | American Music Award | Favorite Soul/R&B Album for "Rapture" |
Certifications
| Year | Album | RIAA Certification |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Rapture | Certified 6x Platinum |
Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | US Pop | US R&B | US AC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Sweet Love | 8 | 2 | 3 |
| 1986 | Caught Up In The Rapture | 37 | 6 | 9 |
| 1987 | No One in The World | 44 | 5 | 9 |
Credits
Performance Credits
Anita Baker Primary Artist, Vocals, Background Vocals
Vesta Williams Background Vocals
Jimmy Haslip Bass
Bunny Hull Background Vocals
Alex Brown Background Vocals
Lorenzo Brown Percussion
Paul Chiten Synthesizer Overdubs
Paulinho Da Costa Percussion
Lynn Davis Background Vocals
Vernon D. Fails Keyboards
Lawrence Fratangelo Percussion
Sir Gant Keyboards
Jim Gilstrap Background Vocals
Donald Griffin Guitar
Phillip Ingram Background Vocals
Paul Jackson Jr. Rhythm Guitar
Natalie Jackson Background Vocals
Randy Kerber Keyboards
Ricky Lawson Drums
Arthur Marbury Drums
Greg Moore Guitar
Don Myrick Saxophone
Dean Parks Guitar
Darryl Phinnessee Background Vocals
Michael J. Powell Guitar, Finger Snapping
John "J.R." Robinson Drums
Neil Stubenhaus Bass
Fred Washington Bass
David B. Washington Bass
Warren Woods Finger Snapping
Greg Philinganes Synthesizer Overdubs
Freddy Washington Bass
Technical Credits
Anita Baker Executive Producer
Barry Diament Mastering
Robert Feist Engineer
Bernie Grundman Mastering
Barney Perkins Engineer, Remixing
Michael J. Powell Producer, Remixing
Marti Sharron Producer
Gary Skardina Producer, Engineer
Carol Friedman Art Direction
Trivia
- It took only one month for the album to be certified platinum.
- In 1989, Rapture was ranked #36 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 100 greatest albums of the 1980s.
Shop
- Find this CD on Amazon
Song Meanings
Reviews
The album is superb. The lyrics are full of soul and heart coming from the voice of Anita Baker. This lady has an incredible way to touch one's soul. -- Autolady006 09:53, 10 March 2008 (PDT)
External Links
Categories: Album | R&B
