The Rise of the Phoenix

The Rise of the Phoenix is the seventh studio album by American R&B artist Chanté Moore released on September 29, 2017, through CM7 Records.[1] The album has been preceded by the release of two singles — "Real One" and "Something to Remember". The album was released exactly 25 years from the date of her debut album Precious (1992).

The Rise of the Phoenix
Studio album by
Chanté Moore
ReleasedSeptember 29, 2017
Genre
Length50:19
LabelCM7 Records, Fontana
Producer
Chanté Moore chronology
Moore Is More
(2013)		 The Rise of the Phoenix
(2017)		 Christmas Back to You
(2017)
Singles from The Rise of the Phoenix
  1. "Real One"
    Released: February 3, 2017
  2. "Something to Remember"
    Released: August 11, 2017

Background and release
"This album reflects where I am now in my life. I am perfecting myself. I’m learning to burn away the old mindset, the negativity that weighed me down so I can become the best me. I see myself becoming clearer and stronger and I’m back with a new vengeance. I am the Phoenix rising and I’m living my life again!"

— Moore talking about her seventh studio album.[2]

On October 28, 2016, Moore announced the title of her upcoming seventh studio album "The Rise of the Phoenix" via her Twitter and Instagram "Thinkin about my day~ my life~ my man💋~ my new CD.... "The Rise of The Phoenix!" Coming 2/17/17 My day of Birth & REbirth!".[3][4] On January 31, 2017, Moore announced the title of the lead single from her album "Real One", with a teaser of the song for fans to listen before its initial release on February 3, 2017.[5][6] Between 2013 and this album, she filmed three seasons of the notable TV One series R&B Divas LA.[7] She also wrote an autobiographical help-book titled "Will I Marry Me?" which is about her past, present, and future relationships and how they affect her personal life, and acts as the subject matter for this album.[7]

Originally the album was scheduled to be released on February 17, 2017, then was pushed back to March[2] and then June.[8] On June 26, 2017, Moore announced in an interview "The Rise of the Phoenix" would be released in September and a Christmas album will be released also.[9] On August 7, 2017, Moore released a promotional video announcing the release of her album would be available to pre-order on August 11, 2017 along with revealing the cover art.[10] The following day the album's track list was announced.[11] The album premiered on streaming services on September 8 but was pulled down less than a week later.,[12] while the digital release date was rescheduled to September 29[13] and the physical release for October 20.[14]

Singles

"Real One" was released as the album's lead single on February 3, 2017.[6] The music video premiered on March 20, 2017.[15] The song debuted at number 29 on the Adult R&B Songs chart on April 1, 2017[16] and has since reached its peak at number ten on the week beginning August 19, 2017.[17] "Something to Remember" was released as the album's second single, with a music video premiering on August 13, 2017.[18] In the week of November 4, 2017, "Something to Remember" debuted at number 30 on the Adult R&B Songs chart, rising to number 27 the following week.[19][20]

Track listing

Credits adapted from the liner notes of The Rise of the Phoenix.[21]

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Welcome to the Journey" (Intro)
Lil' Ronnie1:09
2."Chasin'"
  • Moore
  • Jackson
  • Rafael D. Ishman
  • Williams
  • Philip Lynah, Jr.
  • Ursula Yancy
Lil' Ronnie3:36
3."On His Mind"
  • Moore
  • Jackson
  • Ishman
  • Williams
  • Lynah
Lil' Ronnie3:38
4."I'd Be a Fool"
  • Moore
  • Nehemiah Freeman
  • Sherad Allen
  • Nathan Anderson
Blu Is Free3:53
5."Pray"
  • Moore
  • Jackson
  • Ishman
  • Williams
  • Lynah
Lil' Ronnie3:17
6."Real One"
  • Moore
  • Jackson
  • Ishman
  • Williams
  • Lynah
  • Yancy
Lil' Ronnie3:31
7."SuperLover"
Kwamé5:11
8."The Journey" (Interlude)
Lil' Ronnie0:44
9."Saving Grace"
  • Moore
  • Lundon Adkins
  • Jackson
LA Trax3:33
10."Breathe"
  • Moore
  • Kenneth Jones
  • Yancy
Mo Skillz3:05
11."I Know"
  • Moore
  • Jackson
  • Dawkins
  • Philip Cornish
Lil' Ronnie3:04
12."Offa-U"
  • Moore
  • James Elbert Phillips
  • Craig Love
  • Candance Wakefield
  • L Roc
  • Craig Love
3:37
13."Something to Remember"
  • Moore
  • Jackson
  • Ishman
  • Williams
  • Lynah
Lil' Ronnie3:38
14."We Up"
  • Moore
  • Nate Jolley
  • Noble Jolley
  • Nicholas Wells
  • Jackson
  • Lynah
Nate Jolley2:53
15."Pressure"
  • Moore
  • Ronie Jackson
  • Ishman
  • Williams
  • Lynah
  • Yancy
  • Cornish
Lil' Ronnie3:19
16."Back to Life"
  • Moore
  • Jackson
  • Ishman
  • Williams
  • Lynah
Lil' Ronnie4:35
17."Thank You for the Journey" (Outro)
  • Moore
  • Jackson
  • Dawkins
Lil' Ronnie0:56
Total length:50:19

Charts
Chart (2017) Peak
position
US R&B/Hip-Hop Album Sales (Billboard)[22] 46
US R&B Album Sales (Billboard)[23] 24

Release history
List of release dates, showing region, formats, label, and reference
Country Date Format Label Ref.
United States September 29, 2017
CM7 Records [1]
United Kingdom [24]

References
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  2. "Chante’ Moore’s Upcoming ‘The Rise of the Phoenix’ is A Powerful Symbol of Renewal", February 13, 2017.
  3. "Chanté Moore on Instagram". Instagram. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
  4. "Chante Moore on Twitter". twitter.com. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
  5. "Chante Moore on Twitter". twitter.com. Retrieved 31 January 2017.
  6. "Real One - Single by Chanté Moore on Apple Music". Apple Music (U.S. Store). Retrieved 3 February 2017.
  7. "Chante Moore facts". 2017-02-17. Retrieved 2017-08-17.
  8. "Real Talent. Real Beauty. Chanté Moore's New Single & Video "Real One" Out Now". Press Release Rocket. Retrieved 27 March 2017.
  9. "Chante Moore Talks New Album "Rise Of The Phoenix", Releasing A Christmas Album & More!". YouTube. Retrieved 3 July 2017.
  10. "Chanté Moore on Instagram "It's happening!!🎉 My 7th CD #TheRiseofThePhoenix #chantemoore I'm SOO Excited!!"". Instagram. Retrieved 7 August 2017.
  11. "Chanté Moore on Instagram "The cover & the back of my new CD~ #theriseofthephoenix #chantemoore #realone"". Instagram. Retrieved 8 August 2017.
  12. "The Rise of the Phoenix". Spotify. Retrieved 27 November 2017.
  13. "Amazon.com: The Rise of the Phoenix: Chanté Moore: MP3 Downloads". Amazon.com. Retrieved 27 November 2017.
  14. "Chanté Moore: The Rise of the Phoenix: Amazon.com Music". Amazon.com. Retrieved 27 November 2017.
  15. "Chante Moore - REAL ONE (Official Video)". YouTube. Retrieved 20 March 2017.
  16. "Chart Search for Chante Moore - Real One". Billboard. Retrieved 1 April 2017.
  17. "Billboard Adult R&B Songs August 19, 2017". Billboard. Retrieved 11 August 2017.
  18. "Chantè Moore - Something To Remember". YouTube. Retrieved 28 October 2017.
  19. "Adult R&B Songs". Billboard.com. Retrieved 27 October 2017.
  20. "Adult R&B Songs (NOVEMBER 11, 2017)". Billboard.com. Retrieved 31 October 2017.
  21. The Rise of the Phoenix (Media notes). Chanté Moore. CM7 Records. 2017.CS1 maint: others (link)
  22. "Chart Search (The Rise Of The Phoenix Chante Moore - R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Sales)". Billboard.biz. Retrieved 13 October 2017.
  23. "Chart Search (The Rise Of The Phoenix Chante Moore - R&B Albums Sales)". Billboard.biz. Retrieved 13 October 2017.
  24. "The Rise of the Phoenix by Chanté Moore on iTunes". iTunes (UK Store). Retrieved 11 August 2017.
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