Precious (Chanté Moore album)

Precious is the debut studio album by American singer Chanté Moore. It was released on September 29, 1992, through Silas Records and MCA Records.[2] in the United States. The album featured production from Simon Law, Bebe Winans, George Duke, among others. It was preceded by the release of the singles "Love's Taken Over" and "It's Alright". Two further singles were subsequently released from the album, "Who Do I Turn to" and "As If We Never Met".

Precious
Studio album by
Chanté Moore
ReleasedSeptember 29, 1992
GenreR&B[1]
Length64:14
Label
Producer
Chanté Moore chronology
Precious
(1992)		 A Love Supreme
(1994)
Singles from Precious
  1. "Love's Taken Over"
    Released: September 1, 1992
  2. "It's Alright"
    Released: January 23, 1993
  3. "As If We Never Met"
    Released: May 18, 1993
  4. "Who Do I Turn To"
    Released: July 27, 1993

The track, "Candlelight and You" first appeared on the soundtrack to the 1991 film House Party 2 starring Kid 'N Play. The album peaked at number one hundred and one on the US Billboard 200 on March 20, 1993.[3] Precious was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) the on November 14, 1994.[4]

Critical reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]
Rolling Stone[5]

Rolling Stone's Michael Eric Dyson wrote that on Precious, "ranging from the exhilarating stride she measures on the title track to the infectious groove of "Who Do I Turn To," Moore explores the sweet entanglements of contemporary love with a supple soprano that floats over and into songs [...] Moore's superb singing and writing will unquestionably win her a satisfied audience."[5]

Singles

"Love's Taken Over" was released as the lead single on September 1, 1992.[6] The song peaked at number eighty-six and number thirteen on the US Billboard Hot 100[7] and the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, respectively.[8]

Track listing
Precious[9]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Love's Taken Over"
  • Chanté Moore
  • Simon Law
  • Patches
  • Law
6:39
2."Precious"
  • Carol Duboc
  • Darrell Smith
George Duke5:52
3."It's Alright"
  • Moore
  • Vassal Benford
Benford5:37
4."Finding My Way Back to You"
  • Darryl Ross
  • Diane Quander
Duke4:51
5."Listen to My Song"
  • Moore
  • Jay Lincoln
Duke5:30
6."As If We Never Met"Jud FriedmanDuke3:25
7."Candlelight And You" (featuring Keith Washington)
  • Moore
  • Phillip L. Stewart II
  • Tony Haynes
Laney Stewart5:19
8."Who Do I Turn To"
  • Moore
  • Stewart II
  • Haynes
Stewart4:42
9."I Wanna Love (Like That Again)"
  • Moore
  • Michael J. Powell
  • Vernon Fails
Duke5:07
10."Sexy Thang"
  • Moore
  • Rodney Fareed Purdy
Duke5:46
11."Because You're Mine"BeBe WinansWinans4:24
12."Love's Taken Over" (Quiet Storm Mix)
  • Moore
  • Law
  • Patches
  • Law
6:40
Total length:64:15

Charts
Chart (1992) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[10] 101
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[11] 19
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[12] 20

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[13] Gold 500,000^

^shipments figures based on certification alone

Release history
List of release dates, showing region, formats, and reference
Country Date Format Ref.
United States 29 September 1992
[2]

References
  1. "Precious - Chanté Moore". Allmusic. Retrieved October 4, 2020.
  2. "Chante Moore - Precious". Amazon (U.S. Store). Retrieved 4 July 2017.
  3. "Billboard 200 Albums Chart March 20, 1993". Billboard. Retrieved 4 July 2017.
  4. "Gold & Platinum Searchable Database – Chanté Moore albums". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved on 3 February 2017
  5. Dyson, Michael Eric. "Album Reviews: Precious". Rolling Stone. Retrieved October 4, 2020.
  6. "Chanté Moore - Love's Taken Over [Vinyl]". Amazon (U.S. Store). Retrieved 4 July 2017.
  7. "Chanté Moore - Billboard Chart History - Hot 100 Chart". Billboard. Retrieved 3 July 2017.
  8. "Chanté Moore Billboard History R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart". Billboard. Retrieved 3 July 2017.
  9. "Chanté Moore - Precious (CD)". Discogs. Retrieved 4 July 2017.
  10. "Chante Moore Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 28 November 2017.
  11. "Chante Moore Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 28 November 2017.
  12. "Chante Moore Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 28 November 2017.
  13. "American album certifications – Chanté Moore – Precious". Recording Industry Association of America. July 4, 2017. Retrieved July 4, 2017. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH. 
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