Acoustic Soul

Acoustic Soul is the debut studio album by American singer India Arie. It was released on March 27, 2001, by Motown. The album received seven nominations at the 44th Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year and Best R&B Album. Acoustic Soul was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on December 17, 2003, denoting shipments in excess of two million copies in the United States.

Critical reception Upon its release, the album received acclaim from music critics.

Track listing

Sample credits "Video" contains an interpolation of "Fun" by Brick. "Nature" contains an interpolation of "Quiet Storm" by Mobb Deep.

Personnel

Musicians India Arie – vocals, acoustic guitar Mark Batson – organ, synthesizer, bass, percussion, drums, keyboards, programming, Mellotron, Fender Rhodes Carlos "6 July" Broady – programming John Catchings – cello Larry Goldings – organ, Wurlitzer, string contractor Steve Grossman – percussion, drums Tony Harrell – keyboards Kerisha Hicks – background vocals Judeth Insel – viola Avery Johnson – bass Bashiri Johnson – percussion Doug Kahan – bass Terry MacMillan – percussion Blue Miller – acoustic guitar, guitar, electric guitar, programming, vocals, background vocals Bob Power – bass, guitar, conductor, programming Marlene Rice – violin Ralph Rolle – drums Joyce Simpson – background vocals David Spak – percussion Laurneá Wilkerson – background vocals Nioka Workman – cello

Technical Producers: India Arie, Mark Batson, Carlos "6 July" Broady, Blue Miller, Bob Power Executive producer: Kedar Massenburg Engineers: Kevin Haywood, Avery Johnson, Jim Lightman, Blue Miller, Mark Niemiec, Bob Power, Larry Phillabaum, Lovis Scalise, Mike Tocci Mixing: Kevin Haywood, George Karras, Jim Lightman, Chris Mazer, Blue Miller, Bob Power, Mike Shipley, Alvin Speights, Dave Way Mastering: Chris Athens Programming: Mark Batson Assistant producer: Jason Breckling String arrangements: Mark Batson String engineer: Jon Smeltz Creative director: Sandy Brummels Product manager: Liz Loblack Art direction: Annalee Valencia Design: Annalee Valencia Photography: Kwaku Alston, Michael Benabib

Charts

Weekly charts + Weekly chart performance for Acoustic Soul Chart (2001–2002) Peakposition Australian Urban Albums (ARIA) 4Canadian Albums (Nielsen SoundScan)21Canadian R&B Albums (Nielsen SoundScan)9 European Albums (Eurotipsheet)98

Year-end charts + 2001 year-end chart performance for Acoustic Soul Chart (2001) Position Canadian Albums (Nielsen SoundScan) 95Canadian R&B Albums (Nielsen SoundScan)22 US Billboard 200 97 US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) 39

+ 2002 year-end chart performance for Acoustic Soul Chart (2002) Position Australian Urban Albums (ARIA) 19 Canadian Albums (Nielsen SoundScan) 136 Canadian R&B Albums (Nielsen SoundScan) 26 US Billboard 200 96 US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) 49

Certifications

Release history + Release history for Acoustic Soul Region Date Format United States March 27, 2001 CD United Kingdom October 22, 2001 Japan December 11, 2001 United States July 17, 2007 CD (special edition)

Notes

References

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