Nina Sky (album)
Nina Sky | ||||
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Studio album by Nina Sky | ||||
Released | June 22, 2004 | |||
Recorded | 2003–2004 | |||
Studio | The Hit Factory (New York, United States) |
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Genre | R&B, Soul, Hip hop, reggaeton | |||
Length | 46:56 | |||
Label | Universal | |||
Producer | Eddie O'Loughlin (exec.), Nina Sky,[1][1] M. "Khan" Chin,[1] The Jettsonz, Cipha Sounds, Supa Dups, Will Divide, Disco D, Jamal Landlord | |||
Nina Sky chronology | ||||
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Singles from Nina Sky | ||||
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Allmusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Entertainment Weekly | B[3] |
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Stylus Magazine | C[7] |
Nina Sky is the debut album by hip-hop/reggaeton group Nina Sky. The album debuted on Billboard Top 200 Albums Charts at #44. The album went on to sell 341,000 copies according to Nielsen Soundscan." The lead single "Move Ya Body" went on to receive a RIAA Gold Certification. The second single was Turnin' Me On, but did not match the success of "Move Ya Body". In 2004, The Jettsonz introduced the girls to Cipha Sounds, a hip hop DJ under the Star Trak label owned by The Neptunes (Pharrell and Chad Hugo). Cipha Sounds was impressed when he heard the girls sing and suggested that they use the "Coolie Dance" riddim. The twins then proceeded to write "Move Ya Body" (along with The Jettsonz, who also produced the record), mixing Caribbean rhythms. Eventually, a demo of the song was made. The demo fell into the hands of Eddie O'Loughlin, the president of Next Plateau Entertainment (which is a division of Universal Records). O'Loughlin signed the twins to a contract and they started working on their debut album.
The single "Move Ya Body" was released on April 27, 2004 and reached number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Urban music and rhythmic top 40 stations quickly added the song to their play lists, sending the song up the charts. By July 17, "Move Ya Body" had gone to the top 5 on both sides of the Antlantic and had also reached the top 5 of a world combined R&B chart based on the US, UK, Germany, France and Australia. The song had also reached the top 50 of the Australian charts.
The twins, Natalie and Nicole continued to work and promote their music. They have contributed to the reggaeton movement with songs such as "Oye Mi Canto", and "Más Maíz" with artist and producer N.O.R.E.. They were also featured artists on Sean Paul's song "Connection" from his album The Trinity.
Contents
Singles
- The album's first single was Move Ya Body. It was released on April 27, 2004. Music video was released in April. The song charted at number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 22 on the 2004 Billboard Year-End Chart. It also reached number 6 on the UK Singles Chart. It was certified Gold by the RIAA in early 2005. Its B-side is a song "In a Dream". Nina Sky were often regarded as one-hit wonders, since Move Ya Body was the duo's only single to reach top 40 on Billboard Hot 100. The song ranked at number 250 on Blender's 500 Greatest Songs Since You Were Born.
- The album's second and final single was Turnin' Me On. It was released on January 13, 2005. The single did not make the same success like previous single "Move Ya Body", but it reached number 5 on Bubbling Under Hot 100. There were three remixes released for the song: One remix features Cham, in which it's featured on the Kopa riddim compilation album. The second remix features Pitbull and Shawnna. The third remix is Kassanova Remix, which is used for their second mixtape album La Conexion.
Artwork
Album's artwork was made sometime in 2004. The picture was taken by John Ricard and features twins (Nicole left, Natalie right) in front of white wall painted in green and black. Nicole wore green blouse with records painted on it and dark blue round earrings. Natalie wore long green earrings and dark brown top. Hair stylist Q, make-up artist Mylah Morales and fashion stylist Malaika Elcock helped twins to get ready (according to Discogs). This was Nina Sky's second album cover to feature their first logotype.
Track listing
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producers | Length |
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1. | "Nina Sky Is... (Intro)" | David Shayman, Luis Diaz, Nicole Albino, Natalie Albino, Jamal Landlord | Dwayne Chin-Quee, Albino, Albino, Diaz, Shayman | 1:01 |
2. | "Move Ya Body" (featuring Jabba) | Nicole Albino, Natalie Albino, Cordel Burrell, Luis Diaz, Paul George, Curtis Bedeau, Gerald Charles, Brian George, Elijah Wells, Lionel Bermingham | Burell, Albino, Albino, Curtis Bedeau, Gerard Charles, Elijah Wells, Diaz | 3:52 |
3. | "You Deserve" (featuring Betty Wright) | Betty Wright, Albino, Albino, Bermingham, Wells | Wright, Wells, Albino, Albino, Bermingham | 3:46 |
4. | "Turnin' Me On" | Albino, Albino, Diaz, Shayman, Chin-Quee | Cipha Sounds, Disco D, Supa Dups | 3:32 |
5. | "Let It Go" | Albino, Albino, Wells, Bermingham | Bermingham, Wells | 4:02 |
6. | "Goodbye (Interlude)" | Albino, Albino | Albino, Albino | 1:43 |
7. | "Your Time" | Albino, Albino, Shayman, Diaz | Albino, Albino, Diaz | 4:21 |
8. | "Runaway" | Shayman, L. Beckles, Diaz, L. Francis, Albino, Albino, R. Carter | Shayman, Beckles, Diaz, Francis, Albino, Albino, Carter | 3:39 |
9. | "In a Dream" | Wells, Albino, Albino, Miriello, Bermingham | Bermingham, Wells | 3:30 |
10. | "Surely Missed" | Al Green, Willie Mitchell, Albino, Albino, Diaz, Shayman | Green, Mitchell, Albino, Albino, Diaz | 4:33 |
11. | "Temperature's Rising (Prelude)" | Albino, Albino, Bermingham, Wells | Wells, Bermingham, Albino, Albino | 0:59 |
12. | "Temperature's Rising" | Albino, Albino, Bermingham, Wells | Bergmingham, Wells | 5:20 |
13. | "Holla Back" | Shayman, Diaz, Albino, Albino | Shayman, Diaz | 3:19 |
14. | "Faded Memories" | Albino, Albino, Bermingham, Wells | Will Divide | 3:32 |
United Kingdom and Japanese bonus track | ||
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No. | Title | Length |
15. | "Get Up and Dance" | 3:16 |
- Sample credits
- "Move Ya Body" contains a portion of "Can You Feel the Beat" by Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam featuring Full Force.
- "Your Time" contains a sample from embodies portions of "Let Me Down Easy" performed by Inez Foxx.
- "Runaway" embodies portions of "Walking into Sunshine" by Central Line.
- "Surely Missed" embodies portions of "Something" performed by Al Green.
Charts
Chart (2004) | Peak position |
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U.S. Billboard 200 | 44[1] |
U.S. Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums | 21[1] |
U.S. R&B | 4[1] |
U.K. | 135[1] |
Release history
Source: AllMusic
Country | Date | Format | Label |
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United States | June 22, 2004 | CD | Universal Records |
Worldwide | June 29, 2004 | CD | Universal |
Japan | August 10, 2004 | CD | Universal |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 [1], Lionel Bermingham
- ↑ Kellman, Andy. "Nina Sky - Nina Sky". Allmusic. Retrieved on 2010-01-31.
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