Incredible (Mary Mary album)

Incredible is the second studio album by American duo Mary Mary. It was released by Columbia Records on July 16, 2002 in the United States. Originally titled The Evolution of Mary Mary, the duo reteamed with Warryn Campbell to work on the majority of the album, with Charlie Bereal, Kenny Bereal, Mike City and Rodney Jerkins providing additional production. Incredible peaked at number 20 on the US Billboard 200, selling 43,000 copies in its first week, and was eventually certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The album features the singles "In the Morning" and "I Try".

Incredible
Studio album by
ReleasedJuly 16, 2002
Genre
Length68:59
LabelColumbia
Producer
Mary Mary chronology
Thankful
(2000)
Incredible
(2002)
Mary Mary
(2005)

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic     [1]
Cross Rhythms          [2]

Tim A. Smith from Allmusic found that the project's "music aptly fits its title, Incredible. Superstar producer Warryn Campbell [...] once again works his magic. These sisters rock."[1] Cross Rhythms editor Tony Cummings felt that "with their second project Erica and Tina Campbell cover just about every musical base – banging hip hop beats, black church rave ups, soulful ballads and funky R&B grooves while their lyrics are never less than uplifting."[2]

Chart performance

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Incredible debuted and peaked at number 20 on the US Billboard 200, selling 43,000 copies in its first week.[3] The album also entered the top ten of the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and topped the Top Gospel Albums chart.[3] While Incredible charted higher than its predecessor Thankful (2000), it sold significantly less. It was eventually certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), indicating sales in excess of 500,000 copies.[4]

In response to the albums sales Tina Campbell elaborated in a 2005 interview: "The business of music has changed drastically since the first record. There have been huge mergers, the advent of Napster [at the time a music piracy utility], and downsizing of labels. Our second record came in the midst of all of that. When we were performing, people asked when we'd release our second album, even though it had already been out for six weeks. So I definitely think it may not have gotten the push the first one got."[5]

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Incredible"
W. Campbell4:00
2."God Bless"
  • John Smith
  • W. Campbell
  • E. Atkins-Campbell
  • T. Atkins-Campbell
W. Campbell3:28
3."He Said" (featuring Rodney Jerkins)
Jerkins4:25
4."In the Morning"
  • Joi Campbell
  • W. Campbell
  • E. Atkins-Campbell
  • T. Atkins-Campbell
W. Campbell4:15
5."Ordinary People"
  • C. Bereal
  • K. Bereal
  • E. Atkins-Campbell
  • T. Atkins-Campbell
  • Charlie Bereal
  • Kenny Bereal
3:47
6."Trouble Ain't"
  • Smith
  • W. Campbell
  • E. Atkins-Campbell
  • T. Atkins-Campbell
W. Campbell4:10
7."Little Girl"
  • Smith
  • W. Campbell
  • E. Atkins-Campbell
  • T. Atkins-Campbell
W. Campbell2:48
8."This Love" (featuring Fred Hammond)
  • Kim Rutherford
  • Hammond
  • W. Campbell
  • E. Atkins-Campbell
  • T. Atkins-Campbell
W. Campbell4:09
9."I Try"
  • W. Campbell
  • E. Atkins-Campbell
  • T. Atkins-Campbell
W. Campbell4:26
10."Hold On"
  • W. Campbell
  • E. Atkins-Campbell
  • T. Atkins-Campbell
  • Fred Santacruz
W. Campbell3:22
11."God Has Smiled On Me"Isaiah Jones, Jr.W. Campbell3:05
12."You Will Know"Stevie WonderW. Campbell5:33
13."So Close"
  • W. Campbell
  • E. Atkins-Campbell
  • T. Atkins-Campbell
W. Campbell3:59
14."Thank You" (featuring Walter Hawkins & The Love Christian Center Choir)Walter HawkinsW. Campbell7:00
15."Give It Up, Let It Go"Michael FlowersMike City4:02
16."Happy"
  • Smith
  • W. Campbell
  • E. Atkins-Campbell
  • T. Atkins-Campbell
W. Campbell3:01
17."I Luv Him"
  • W. Campbell
  • E. Atkins-Campbell
  • T. Atkins-Campbell
W. Campbell4:14
Total length:68:59
Incredible — Japanese edition (bonus tracks)
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
16."Happy"
  • Smith
  • W. Campbell
  • E. Atkins-Campbell
  • T. Atkins-Campbell
W. Campbell3:01
17."If I Fall"
  • W. Campbell
  • E. Atkins-Campbell
  • T. Atkins-Campbell
W. Campbell3:49
18."In the Morning (Baby Dubb Remix #1)"
  • J. Campbell
  • W. Campbell
  • E. Atkins-Campbell
  • T. Atkins-Campbell
W. Campbell4:01
Incredible — Circuit City edition (bonus track)
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
21."Thank You (Nyrraw Remix)" (featuring Kirk Franklin)Hawkins
  • Franklin
  • W. Campbell
4:34

Charts

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Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[4] Gold 500,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ a b Allmusic review
  2. ^ a b Cummings, Tony (July 19, 2002). "Mary Mary - Incredible". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
  3. ^ a b Jenison, David (July 24, 2002). "DMB's "Busted Stuff" Breaks Big". E! News. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
  4. ^ a b "American album certifications – Mary Mary – Incredible". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
  5. ^ Mary Mary Christianity Today Interview
  6. ^ "Mary Mary Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
  7. ^ "Mary Mary Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved December 26, 2021.
  8. ^ "Mary Mary Chart History (Top Gospel Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
  9. ^ "Mary Mary Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
  10. ^ "2002 Year End Charts – Top Contemporary Christian Albums". Billboard. Billboard.biz. December 28, 2002. Archived from the original on October 9, 2012. Retrieved September 21, 2011 – via Wayback Machine.
  11. ^ "The Year in Music 2002: Top Gospel Albums" (PDF). Billboard. December 28, 2002. p. YE-98. Retrieved December 26, 2021 – via worldradiohistory.com.
  12. ^ "2003 Year End Charts – Top Contemporary Christian Albums". Billboard. Billboard.biz. December 28, 2002. Archived from the original on October 9, 2012. Retrieved December 26, 2021 – via Wayback Machine.
  13. ^ "Year in Music: Top Gospel Albums" (PDF). Billboard. December 27, 2003. p. YE-82. Retrieved December 26, 2021 – via worldradiohistory.com.
  14. ^ "Best of the 2000s: Gospel Albums". Billboard. Archived from the original on January 6, 2010. Retrieved February 11, 2024 – via Wayback Machine.