Chapter 2: The Voice

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Chapter 2: The Voice
Studio album by
Syleena Johnson
ReleasedNovember 26, 2002
Recorded2002
Genre
Length63:09
LabelJive
Producer
Syleena Johnson chronology
Chapter 1: Love, Pain & Forgiveness
(2001)		 Chapter 2: The Voice
(2002)		 Chapter 3: The Flesh
(2005)
Singles from Chapter 2: The Voice
  1. "Tonight I'm Gonna Let Go"
    Released: August 5, 2002
  2. "Guess What"
    Released: October 28, 2002

Chapter 2: The Voice is the second studio album by American singer Syleena Johnson. It was released by Jive Records on November 26, 2002 in the United States. While Johnson reteamed with R. Kelly and Joel Kipnis to work on the album, Chapter 2 includes a diverse roster of collaborators including Hi-Tek, Dwayne Bastiany, Mike Dunn and Scorpio as well as duo Carvin & Ivan who contributed four songs. Upon its release, it debuted and peaked at number 104 on the US Billboard 200 and entered the top 20 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. With "Tonight I'm Gonna Let Go", the album's lead single, Chapter 2 produced Johnson's first international top forty hit.

Release and promotion

The album's lead single "Tonight I'm Gonna Let Go" was released on August 5, 2002.[1] The song, that samples on Busta Rhymes' Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See,[1] was one of BET's most-played clips for the weeks of October 13, October 20 and October 27, 2002.[2][3][4] The Voice's second single "Guess What" was written and produced by R. Kelly; it was sent to radios on October 28.[1]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusicStarStarStarStar[5]
BlenderStarStar[6]
VibeStarStarStarHalf star[7]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."The Voice"/"Intro"
Hi-Tek4:33
2."Faithful to You"
  • Johnson
  • Dwayne Bastiany
Bastiany3:30
3."Now That I Got You"
Bastiany3:37
4."Dear You"
Carvin & Ivan2:53
5."Guess What"R. KellyR. Kelly3:32
6."I'm Gon' Cry"
Carvin & Ivan3:31
7."Is That You"
  • Johnson
  • Mike Dunn
Dunn4:30
8."Tonight I'm Gonna Let Go"
Dunn3:54
9."If You Play Your Cards Right"Kevin McCordScorpio6:01
10."No Words"
  • Johnson
  • Haggins
  • Barias
  • Romano
Carvin & Ivan3:46
11."So Willingly"
  • Johnson
  • Haggins
  • Barias
  • Romano
Carvin & Ivan3:46
12."Guitars of the Heart (Happy)"
JK5:40
13."I Believe in Love"
  • Johnson
  • Christian Robinson
  • C. Major
  • Scorpio
3:51
14."Outro"
  • Johnson
  • Cottrell
Hi-Tek0:59
15."Tonight I'm Gonna Let Go (Remix)" (featuring Busta Rhymes, Rampage, Sham & Spliff Star of Flipmode Squad)
  • Johnson
  • Dunn
  • Seals
  • Trevor Smith
  • Roger McNair
  • Leroy Jones
  • William Lewis
  • Dunn
  • Scorpio
  • R. Kelly
4:18
16."Joined at the Hip"R. KellyR. Kelly3:55
Sampling credits

Personnel

Credits adapted from the album's liner notes.

  • Kamel Abdo – Engineer
  • Timmy Allen – Vocals (background)
  • Ivan "Orthodox" Barias – Producer, Instrumentation
  • Dwayne Bastiany – Producer, Instrumentation
  • Jim Bottari – Engineer
  • Kara Buhl – Photo Production
  • C-Major – Producer
  • Troy Corbin – Vocals (background)
  • Mike Dunn – Producer, Engineer
  • Rodney East – Keyboards
  • David Flemming – Engineer
  • Andy Gallas – Engineer
  • Abel Garibaldi – Programming, Engineer
  • Serban Ghenea – Mixing
  • Tony Gillis – Mastering
  • Tarsha Gray – Hair Stylist
  • Carvin "Ransum" Haggins – Producer, Vocal Arrangement
  • Hi-Tek – Producer
  • Syleena Johnson – Arranger, Vocals (background), Vocal Arrangement
  • Jamar Jones – Keyboards
  • R. Kelly – Arranger, Vocals (background), Producer, Mixing, Remix Producer, Remix Arrangement
  • Donnie Lyle – Bass, Guitar
  • Carlos "Storm" Martinez – Engineer
  • Charles McCrorey – Engineer
  • Ian Mereness – Programming, Engineer, Mixing
  • Jason Mlodzinski – Assistant
  • Jackie Murphy – Art Direction, Design
  • Herb Powers – Mastering
  • Darien Rapp – Engineer
  • Christian Robinson – Engineer
  • Frank Romano – Guitar
  • Patrick Salisbury – Photography
  • Brian Stanley – Engineer
  • Rich Tapper – Engineer
  • Chris Trevett – Engineer
  • Denise Trorman – Art Direction, Design
  • Pamela Watson – Stylist
  • Doug Wilson – Engineer

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2002) Peak
position
UK Independent Albums (OCC)[8] 34
UK R&B Albums (OCC)[9] 34
US Billboard 200[10] 104
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[11] 19
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[12] 1

Year-end charts

Chart (2003) Position
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[13] 59

Release history

Region Date Label Ref.
United States November 26, 2002 [14]

References

  1. Lorez, Jeff (November 23, 2002). "Jive's Johnson Pens New 'Chapter'". Billboard. Vol. 114, no. 47. p. 23 – via Google Books.
  2. "Video Monitor". Billboard. Vol. 114, no. 43. October 26, 2002. p. 71. ISSN 0006-2510 – via Google Books.
  3. "Video Monitor". Billboard. Vol. 114, no. 44. November 2, 2002. p. 71. ISSN 0006-2510 – via Google Books.
  4. "Video Monitor". Billboard. Vol. 114, no. 45. November 9, 2002. p. 67. ISSN 0006-2510 – via Google Books.
  5. Henderson, Alex. "Chapter 2: The Voice - Syleena Johnson". AllMusic. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
  6. Lynskey, Dorian (November 2002). "The Guide: New Releases". Blender. p. 135. Retrieved March 16, 2026.
  7. Checkoway, Laura (December 2002). "Vibe Review - Chapter 2: The Voice". Vibe. Vol. 10, no. 12. p. 206. ISSN 1070-4701 – via Google Books.
  8. "Official Independent Albums Chart on 27/1/2002 – Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 5, 2018.
  9. "Official R&B Albums Chart on 27/1/2002 – Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 5, 2018.
  10. "Syleena Johnson Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved July 4, 2018.
  11. "Syleena Johnson Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 4, 2018.
  12. "Syleena Johnson Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 4, 2018.
  13. "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 2003". Billboard. Retrieved September 7, 2020.
  14. "Chapter 2: The Voice - Syleena Johnson". Amazon (US). Retrieved October 8, 2020.