The Show, the After Party, the Hotel
1995 studio album by Jodeci
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The Show, the After Party, the Hotel is the third studio album by American R&B group Jodeci. It was released on July 18, 1995, through Uptown Records and distributed by MCA Records. The album was recorded at Dajhelon Studios in Rochester, New York.[2]
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| Released | July 18, 1995 | |||
| Recorded | October 1994–May 1995 | |||
| Studios | Dajhelon Studios, Rochester, New York | |||
| Genre | R&B[1] | |||
| Length | 68:45 | |||
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The album peaked at number two on the Billboard 200 chart and was the third album from the group to reach number one on the Top R&B Albums chart. By September 1995, it was certified Platinum by the RIAA.
Critical and commercial reception
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [3] |
| Entertainment Weekly | B[1] |
| Los Angeles Times | [4] |
| Muzik | [5] |
| The Rolling Stone Album Guide | [6] |
| Smash Hits | [7] |
| The Village Voice | B−[8] |
Ron Wynn of AllMusic felt the album itself was poorly edited and sequenced, and though he was critical of the group's overindulgent tendencies and refusal to emphasize radio hits, still stated the album had enough good moments "to make it worthwhile for most urban contemporary listeners."[3] Dimitri Ehrlich of Entertainment Weekly gave note to the group's vocal harmonies and the album's production but felt the work lacked mature lyrics, taking away from Jodeci's authenticity.[1]
The album was certified Platinum by September 1995.[9]
Track listing
Unless otherwise noted, Information is based on the album's liner notes.[2]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Show" | Donald "DeVante Swing" DeGrate | DeVante Swing Timbaland | 1:24 |
| 2. | "Bring On da' Funk" |
| 3:56 | |
| 3. | "Room 723" | DeVante Swing | DeVante Swing | 1:06 |
| 4. | "Fun 2 Nite" |
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| 3:52 |
| 5. | "Room 577" | DeVante Swing | DeVante Swing | 1:12 |
| 6. | "S-More" |
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| 3:42 |
| 7. | "The After-Party" | DeVante Swing | DeVante Swing | 0:16 |
| 8. | "Get On Up" |
| Mr. Dalvin | 3:47 |
| 9. | "Room 499" | DeVante Swing | DeVante Swing | 1:05 |
| 10. | "Can We Flo?" | DeVante Swing | DeVante Swing | 4:17 |
| 11. | "Zipper" | DeVante Swing | DeVante Swing | 1:26 |
| 12. | "Let's Do It All" | DeVante Swing | DeVante Swing | 5:51 |
| 13. | "P.I.B. 4 Play" | DeVante Swing | DeVante Swing | 1:30 |
| 14. | "Pump It Back" | DeVante Swing | DeVante Swing | 6:23 |
| 15. | "D.J. Don Jeremy" | DeVante Swing | DeVante Swing | 1:37 |
| 16. | "Freek'n You" | DeVante Swing | DeVante Swing | 6:19 |
| 17. | "Room 454: DeVante's Inhermission" | DeVante Swing | DeVante Swing | 2:11 |
| 18. | "Time & Place" |
| DeVante Swing | 6:00 |
| 19. | "Fallin'" | DeVante Swing | DeVante Swing | 2:00 |
| 20. | "Love U 4 Life" | DeVante Swing | DeVante Swing | 4:50 |
| 21. | "4U" | DeVante Swing | DeVante Swing | 1:13 |
| 22. | "Good Luv" | DeVante Swing | DeVante Swing | 4:48 |
- Sample Credits
- "Bring On da' Funk"
- "Funkin' for Jamaica (N.Y.)" performed by Tom Browne.[10]
- "S-More"
- "I’m Glad You’re Mine" performed by Al Green. Courtesy of Hi Records.
- "Get On Up"
- "Velas" performed by Quincy Jones & Toots Thielemans. Courtesy of A&M Records.
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[20] | Platinum | 1,000,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
Personnel
Information taken from the album's Liner Notes[2] and Allmusic.[21]
- All Vocal Arrangements: DeVante Swing (2, 10, 12–14, 16, 18–22)
- Lead Vocals: Mr. Dalvin (4, 10), K-Ci (4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 18–20, 22), JoJo (4, 8, 10, 12, 16, 18–20, 22), DeVante Swing (10, 12, 16, 18–19, 21)
- Background Vocals: Jodeci (2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18–22), DeVante Swing (1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17), Missy Elliott (additional on 2), Timbaland (additional on 2), Playa (additional on 10), Rolita ("Vocal Oohs" on 14)
- Musical Arrangements: Mr. Dalvin (4, 6, 8), Missy Elliott (additional on 6)
- All Instruments: Devante Swing (1, 3, 5, 7, 9-13, 15, 17, 19, 21–22)
- Additional Instruments: Devante Swing (2, 14, 16, 18, 20), Mr. Dalvin (4), Steven "Stevie J" Jordan (4, 6), Darryl Pearson (8)
- Guitar: Devante Swing (16, 20), Darryl Pearson (additional on 16, 20)
- Acoustic Guitar: Devante Swing (22)
- Bass: Mr. Dalvin (4), Devante Swing (18), Cliff Coleson (14), Derek "Duff" DeGrate (additional on 4), Darryl Pearson (additional on 18)
- Additional Voices: Tim Leverett (1-News Reporter)
- Art Direction: Robert Reives
- Artwork & Design: Tim Leverett
- Executive Producer: Andre Harrell, Suge Knight
- Production Coordinator: Debra Young
- Recording Engineer: Jimmy Douglass (4, 6, 8), Gerhard P. Joost II (1-3, 5–7, 9-22), DeVante Swing (1, 3, 5–7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21), Steve Young (additional on 2), Mikael Ifversen (additional album sequencing), Steve Sola (additional album sequencing)
- Audio Mixing: Jimmy Douglass (4, 6, 8), Gerhard P. Joost II (1-3, 5–7, 9-22), DeVante Swing (1-3, 5–7, 9-22)
- Mastering: Roger Talkov