Soulful

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Soulful
Soulful

Ruben Studdard won the second American Idol competition in 2003.


Soulful is the debut album of Ruben Studdard and released on December 28, 2004. The album, is a professional contemporary R&B record, delivering pleasant production style.

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[edit] About

The album contains 14 tracks. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 U.S. Album Chart, and a certified platinum record. The album includes his own version of the song, How Can You Mend a Broken Heart. The album became number one on the Billboard 200 U.S. Album Chart and a certified platinum record.

[edit] Tracks

Track Title Duration
1 Sorry 4:22
2 No Ruben 4:02
3 How Can You Mend a Broken Heart 4:23
4 Take The Shot 4:03
5 What is Sexy 3:40
6 What If 3:59
7 Superstar 4:13
8 Can I Get Your Attention 3:37
9 For All We Know 3:41
10 Play Our Song 4:07
11 Don't Quit on Me 3:18
12 After the Candles Burn 3:31
13 Flying Without Wings 3:44
14 We Have Not Forgotten 4:39

[edit] Awards and Certifications

[edit] Chart Toppers

Year Title U.S Chart U.S Billboard Hot R&B/Hiphop
2003 Superstar - 2
2003 Sorry 2004 2 2

[edit] Credits

Performance Credits

Ruben Studdard Main Performer, Vocals, Background Vocals

Nathan East Bass

Lawrence Feldman Flute

Carl Sturken Guitar, Keyboards

Joey Woolfalk Guitar

Kevin Hanson Guitar

Mark Jaimes Guitar

Rob Mounsey Piano, Conductor, Keyboards

James Poyser Piano

Peter Murray Piano, Keyboards

Sid Page Violin

Elena Barere Violin, Concert Master

Barry Finclair Violin

Armen Garabedian Violin

Berj Garabedian Violin

Michele Richards Violin

Richard Sortomme Violin

Josephina Vergara Violin

John Wittenberg Violin

Cenovia Cummins Violin

Bob Peterson Violin

Olga Konopelsky Violin

Emma Kummrow Violin

Charlene Kwas Violin

Igor Szwec Violin

Mark Robertson Violin

Jonathan Dinklage Violin

Alyssa Park Violin

Larry Corbett Cello

Richard Locker Cello

Suzie Katayama Cello

Dan Smith Cello

Jennie Lorenzo Cello

Larry Gold Conductor

Steve Ferrera Drums

Ricky Lawson Drums

Greg Phillinganes Keyboards

Noel Hall Keyboards

Davis A. Barnett Viola

Peter Nocella Viola

Karie Prescott Viola

Evan Wilson Viola

Vince Lionti Viola

Bob Becker Viola

Fred Hammond Vocals, Background Vocals

Maxi Anderson Background Vocals

Cindy Mizelle Background Vocals

Anthony Wilkins Background Vocals

Eric Dawkins Background Vocals, Vocal Director

Ashley Davis Background Vocals

Harold Lilly Background Vocals

Kevin Milburn Background Vocals

Cecilia Bereal Powell Background Vocals

Joseph Jr. Bereal Background Vocals

Latanya Bereal Background Vocals

Melissa Bereal Background Vocals

Crystal Drummer Background Vocals

Joel Bowers Background Vocals

A.J. Wright Choir, Chorus

Helen Zeigler Choir, Chorus, Group Member

Joel Derouin Concert Master

Damon Thomas Group Member

Harvey Mason Jr. Group Member

Michael Thompson Guitar

Charlie Bisharat Violin

Felecia Bowles Choir, Chorus, Group Member

Jacqueline Bridges Choir, Chorus, Group Member

Tribe Called Judah Choir, Chorus, Group

Tanisha J. Cidel Choir, Chorus, Group Member

Ghislaine Fleischmann Violin

Peter Gordon Horn

Eric Bell Background Vocals

Angela Fisher Background Vocals

Andrew Kennedy Background Vocals

Eric King Background Vocals

Jamie Brown Choir, Chorus, Group Member

David Earl Miller Choir, Chorus, Group Member

Underdogs Group


Technical Credits

James McMillan Arranger, Producer

Evan Rogers Producer

Clive Davis Producer

Carl Sturken Producer

Damon Thomas Producer

Jazze Pha Producer

Irv Gotti Producer

Andre Harris Producer, Instrumentation

Harvey Mason Jr. Producer

Swizz Beatz Producer

Kevin Hicks Producer

Gerard Thomas Producer

Vidal Davis Producer, Instrumentation

Harold Lilly Producer, Vocal Producer

Steve Churchyard Engineer

Malcolm Pollack Engineer

Mike "Hitman" Wilson Engineer

Brian Springer Engineer

Al Hemberger Engineer

Jim Bottari Engineer

Kamel Abdo Engineer

Alex Reverberi Engineer

Steve Conover Engineer

Vincent Dilorenzo Engineer

Chris LeBeau Artwork

Rob Mounsey String Arrangements

Larry Gold String Arrangements

Fred Hammond drum programming, Guest Appearance

Tommie Walker drum programming

Chris Gehringer Mastering

Alexis Yraola Art Direction

David Ashton Vocal Engineer, Pro-Tools

Gavyn Wright Orchestra Leader

John Savannah Pro-Tools

Chandler Bridges Pro-Tools

David Campbell Arranger, String Arrangements

Melvin Coleman Producer

Paul Boutin Engineer

Doc Wiley Engineer

Kevin Wilson Engineer

Dabling Harward Engineer

Bruce Fraser Engineer

Simon Fuller Management

Dino Hermann Pro-Tools

Postmaster Programming

Underdogs Producer, Instrumentation

Lil Ronnie Producer, Instrumentation

Fat Joe Guest Appearance

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