You're the Reason is the title of Melinda Doolittle's second album, released on November 12, 2013. The EP features original material co-authored by Doolittle, and covers, "Give" and "Home."
Reception USA Today said of the release "The new material doesn't rely on the same old-school soul of 2009's Coming Back to You, but there's a snap and crackle not only in the funky grooves of You're the Reason, but in the live-wire energy of Doolittle's delivery." SoulTracks.com said "You're the Reason is a revealing album right from the start...Doolittle is an artist who faced doubts but who emerged with her vision and spirit intact, and who is determined to sing the type of music that she loves - whether singing originals or covers. Her passion for the decision she made shows through on the disc and makes this a welcome, successful return of an Idol favorite."
Track listing "Never Giving Up" (Melinda Doolittle, Jonathan Lee, Tre' Corley)- 3:39 "Without You" (Doolittle, Corley)- 3:29 "You're The Reason (U.R.Y.)" (Doolittle, Corley)- 3:49 "Give" (Connie Harrington, Sonya Isaacs, Jimmy Yeary)- 4:07 "I Believe In Love" (Michael Ricks, Randy Davis)- 4:23 "You're The Reason (U.R.Y.) - Extended Version feat. W.I.T." - (Doolittle, Corley) 5:27
Bonus track "Home" (Charlie Smalls)- 3:28
Personnel Tre' Corley – executive producer, keys, drums, programming, arrangements, mastering Paul Corley - executive producer, engineer, mixing Andy Corley & Frankie Chew - assistant engineers Melinda Doolittle - executive producer, bgv arrangements Austin Loftis – guitar Jeremy Medkiff – guitar Duncan Mullins – bass Anthony Matula – art direction Anthony Matula – photography Michael Heitzler – exclusive management Oak Tree Studios – recording & mixing location
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