Whoa, Nelly! studio album by Canadian singer-songwriter Nelly Furtado , released in North America on October 24, 2000 by DreamWorks Records . Recording sessions for the album took place from 1999 to 2000. It peaked at number twenty-four on the US Billboard 200I'm Like a Bird ", "Turn Off the Light ", "Shit on the Radio (Remember the Days) ", and "Hey, Man! ". The album spent seventy-eight weeks on the Billboard 200, and hit double-platinum status in the US in January 2002.[ 1]
After the release of the album, Furtado headlined the Burn in the Spotlight Tour and appeared on Moby 's Area:One tour. According to Maclean's Whoa, Nelly! has sold 5-6 million copies Worldwide as of 2006. The album also caught the eye of record producer Timbaland , who later signed Furtado to his record label.[ 2] [ 3]
Whoa, Nelly! was well received by critics for its eccentric, yet intriguing instrumentations as well as Furtado's vocals. It currently holds a score of 79 from Metacritic .[ 9] Slant pop princesses ' and rap-metal bands that had taken over popular music at the turn of the millennium."[ 15] [ 17] Stephen Thomas Erlewine of AllMusic gave a positive review while commenting that "Furtado is a restless vocalist, skitting and scatting with abandon, spitting out rapid repetitions, bending notes, and frequently indulging in melismas ."[ 4] Whoa, Nelly! unfolds as a rewarding, promising debut."[ 4] Whoa, Nelly! a positive review calling it a "wild-ass pop go-go, filled with songs that pursue adventure yet could still make the hit parades."[ 14] Q Whoa, Nelly! as one of the best 50 albums of 2001.[ 18]
As a result of critical acclaim, the album received four nominations at the 44th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony in on 27 February 2002. The album itself received a nomination for Best Pop Vocal Album , while Furtado herself was nominated for Best New Artist as well as Song of the Year and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for "I'm Like a Bird", in which she won the latter.[ 19]
Whoa, Nelly! debuted with first week sales of 4,087 in the United States.[ 20] Billboard 200 at number 190 on the week of January 13, 2001.[ 21] Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).[ 20]
In Furtado's home country of Canada the album peaked at number two and is currently certified 4× platinum.[ 22] [ 23]
All tracks produced by Nelly Furtado , Gerald Eaton and Brian West , except for "Well, Well", which is produced by Furtado and Jon Levine .
Whoa, Nelly! – Standard edition Title Writer(s) 1. "Hey, Man! " Furtado 4:10 2. "Shit on the Radio (Remember the Days) " Furtado 3:54 3. "Baby Girl" 3:46 4. "Legend" 3:35 5. "I'm Like a Bird " Furtado 4:03 6. "Turn Off the Light " Furtado 4:36 7. "Trynna Finda Way" 3:32 8. "Party" 4:02 9. "Well, Well" Furtado 2:59 10. "My Love Grows Deeper" (Part 1) 4:21 11. "I Will Make U Cry" Furtado 3:59 12. "Scared of You" Furtado 6:09 Total length: 47:06
Whoa, Nelly! – International edition (bonus track) [ 24] Title Writer(s) 13. "Onde Estás" Furtado 4:14 Total length: 51:02
Whoa, Nelly! – UK edition (bonus tracks) [ 25] Title Writer(s) 14. "I Feel You" (featuring Esthero ) 4:11 15. "My Love Grows Deeper" (single version) 4:54 16. "I'm Like a Bird" (music video) Furtado 4:03 Total length: 64:28
Whoa, Nelly! – European edition (bonus videos) [ 26] Title 14. "I'm Like a Bird" 4:03 15. "Turn Off the Light" 4:36 Total length: 73:07
Whoa, Nelly! – Japanese edition (bonus tracks) [ 27] Title 14. "Party" (Choroni Mix) 4:30 15. "I'm Like a Bird" (Gavo's Martini Bar Mix) 6:56 Total length: 77:17
Whoa, Nelly! – 2008 special edition (bonus disc) [ 28] Title 1. "I'm Like a Bird" (acoustic version) 4:03 2. "My Love Grows Deeper" (single version) 4:54 3. "I Feel You" (featuring Esthero) 4:11 4. "I'm Like a Bird" (Nelly vs. Asha Remix) 5:38 5. "...On the Radio (Remember the Days)" (Dan the Automator Remix) 4:35 Total length: 22:41
Whoa, Nelly! – Asian special edition (bonus disc) [ 28] Title 1. "Hey, Man!" (music video) 4:26 2. "...On the Radio (Remember the Days)" (music video) 3:58 3. "Turn Off the Light" (music video) 4:36 4. "I'm Like a Bird" (music video) 4:03 5. "I'm Like a Bird" (acoustic) 4:03 6. "I'm Like a Bird" (Nelly vs. Asha Remix) 5:38 7. "Turn Off the Light" (Yogi's Sunshine Reggae Mix) 5:18 8. "...On the Radio (Remember the Days)" (Dan the Automator Remix) 4:35 Total length: 35:17
Whoa, Nelly! – 20th Anniversary Expanded edition [ 29] [ 30] Title Writer(s) 1. "Hey, Man!" Furtado 4:10 2. "Shit on the Radio (Remember the Days)" Furtado 3:54 3. "Baby Girl" 3:46 4. "Legend" 3:34 5. "I'm Like a Bird" Furtado 4:03 6. "Turn Off the Light" Furtado 4:36 7. "Trynna Finda Way" 3:32 8. "Party" 4:02 9. "Well, Well" Furtado 2:59 10. "My Love Grows Deeper" (Part 1) 4:23 11. "I Will Make U Cry" Furtado 3:59 12. "Scared of You" Furtado 6:09 13. "I'm Like a Bird" (Acoustic Version) Furtado 3:56 14. "My Love Grows Deeper" (Non-LP Version) 4:54 15. "I Feel You" (featuring Esthero) 4:09 16. "I'm Like a Bird" (Nelly vs. Asha Remix) 5:36 17. "Shit on the Radio (Remember the Days)" (Dan the Automator Mix Version) 4:35 18. "Baby Girl" (live at The Forum) 4:37 19. "Party" (Reprise) 4:54 20. "Turn Off the Light" (Timbaland Full Mix Version) 4:35 21. "I'm Like a Bird" (Junior Vasquez Club Anthem) 10:19 22. "Onde Estás" Furtado 4:13
Samples
Hey, Man! " contains a sample from "White Man Sleeps (Second Movement)" by Kronos Quartet ."My Love Grows Deeper" (Part 1) contains a sample from "Stride With Ease" by Jeff Tyzik .
Credits are adapted from AllMusic .[ 31]
Nelly Furtado – lead and background vocals, acoustic guitar, songwriting
Field – bass guitar, acoustic guitarTrack – tambourine, background vocals, quica, shakersCurt Bisquera – drums
Lil' Jaz – turntables
Johnny "The American" – electric guitar
Bob Ludwig – mastering
Rick Waychesko – trumpet, fluglehorn
Mike Elizondo – bass guitar, double bass
Victor Rebelo – percussion, berimbau, shaker
Camara Kambon – pianoMartin Tillmann – cello
James McCollum – guitarRuss Miller – drums
Allan Molnar – vibraphone
Brad Haehnel – shaker
Roberto Occhipinti – bass guitar
Luis Orbegoso – congas, toms
Joe "Public" Allen – trumpet
Nuno Cristo – guitar
Alex Rebelo – rhythm guitar
Daniel Stone – udu, shaker, triangle
Martin Tillmann – cello
Certifications and sales
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