100% (Beverley Knight album)

100%
Studio album by Beverley Knight
Released 7 September 2009
Recorded 2007–2009
Genre R&B, soul
Length 50:46
Label Hurricane Records
Producer The Rural, DJ Munro & DC Joseph, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Bobby Ross Avila, Issiah "IV" Avila, Kevin Bacon, Jonathan Quarmby
Beverley Knight chronology
The Collection
(2009)		 100%
(2009)		 Soul UK
(2011)
Singles from 100%
  1. "Every Step"
    Released: 6 July 2009[1]
  2. "Beautiful Night"
    Released: 7 September 2009
  3. "In Your Shoes"
    Released: 9 November 2009
  4. "Soul Survivor"
    Released: 8 March 2010
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
The Mirrorj[2]
Digital Spy[3]
BBCfavourable[4]

100% is the sixth studio album recorded by English singer-songwriter Beverley Knight, and was the first released on her own record label Hurricane Records following her departure from Parlophone. The album was digitally released on 6 September 2009 followed by a physical release on 7 September 2009 through Absolute Marketing. The lead single from the album, "Beautiful Night" was released as a download-only on the same day as the album.[5] A radio only first single, "Every Step", produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis was added to BBC Radio 2's B-list on 17 June 2009.[6] It was released as a free download on 6 July 2009 for two weeks.[7]

Background and production

After the release of Music City Soul in 2007, Knight's record contract with Parlophone had come to its natural end. Knight decided she was at the stage in her career where she needed to take full creative control and no longer wished to be tied down by the constraints of her record company.[8] In an interview with Ronnie Herel on BBC 1Xtra on 26 May 2009, Knight revealed that the album will be titled 100% and explains that throughout her entire career, she feels she has given 100% of her effort whether it be recording albums, performing live or through her philanthropic work. Knight goes on to say that the title is also a dedication to her partner, that for the first time she has given 100% to a relationship. This is further illustrated by the title track "100%" which is dedicated to partner James. "The title track is about my total commitment to my boyfriend, something I haven’t always done if I’m truthful. 100% has also become the mantra for my commitment to my career – I always give 100% of myself to music!"[9] The album has a guest appearance from Chaka Khan on the track "Soul Survivor" which was co-written by Knight and Guy Chambers.[10] Originally written for Tina Turner as a testament to her longevity, upon recording it Beverley loved it so much that she decided to keep it and recorded it with Chaka Khan. Knight says "We both see ourselves as soul survivors, we have rode through the ups and downs of our musical careers, and we are both still here and loving it".[9] Other notable collaborators on the album include Jimmy Hogarth, Guy Chambers, Amanda Ghost, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, The Rural, DJ Munro and DC Joseph, and Kevin Bacon and Jonathan Quarmby.

Critical reception

The album has received a mixture of positive and slightly less favourable reviews from music critics. BBC music critic David Quantick gave the album a positive review commenting that "The title track, which is a full on Anita Baker croon tune, is predicated not on a lot of timbales sprinkling about over some nice chords, but an ambient ripple running under it like Brian Eno leaving his bath taps running"[11] as well as Mayer Nassim from Digital Spy "The deep soul of the title track is the best thing here, evoking the likes of Bobby Womack with its classic dynamics that perfectly match Knight's impressive vocals. 'Bare' is another highlight, a stripped down Whitney-esque torch ballad that frames what is still one of the best voices in British music."[12] A mixed review came from Andy Welch of The Telegraph "At once vintage-Atlantic-soul-sounding yet defiantly British, her nickname as the UK's Queen of Soul couldn’t be more apt. Despite this, she's never really had the material her vocal talent should have. On this, her sixth studio album, nothing has changed."[13] However, Serena Kutchinsky of The London Paper gave it 2 stars while commenting "Yes, Knight has a syrupy smooth voice which is used to full effect on tracks such as Beautiful Night, but the dearth of catchy pop hooks and too much schmaltzy gospel render of it little more than pseudo-soulful tripe".[14]

Track listing

The track listing for 100% was confirmed by music retailer HMV.[15]

# Track Songwriters Producers Length
1. "Beautiful Night" Beverley Knight, Amanda Ghost, Ian Dench, James Dring, Jody Street The Rural 4:12
2. "Breakout" Beverley Knight, DJ Munro, Dex Nicholson DJ Munro & DC Joseph 3:30
3. "In Your Shoes" Beverley Knight, DJ Munro, Dex Nicholson, Edwyn Collins DJ Munro & DC Joseph 3:07
4. "100%" Beverley Knight, Guy Chambers Kevin Bacon & Jonathan Quarmby 4:04
5. "Every Step" Beverley Knight, James Harris III, Terry Lewis, Bobby Ross Avila, Issiah J. Avila, J. Najera, Cedric Perrier Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, co-produced by Bobby Ross Avila, Issiah "IV" Avila 4:14
6. "Soul Survivor"
(with Chaka Khan)[16]		 Beverley Knight, Guy Chambers, Chaka Khan Kevin Bacon & Jonathan Quarmby 4:16
7. "Turned to Stone" Beverley Knight, Jimmy Hogarth Kevin Bacon & Jonathan Quarmby 4:22
8. "Bare" Beverley Knight, Jamie Hartman Kevin Bacon & Jonathan Quarmby 3:17
9. "Square Peg" Beverley Knight, Paul Simm The Rural 4:42
10. "Gold Chain" Beverley Knight, Amanda Ghost, James Dring, Jody Street, Ian Dench The Rural 3:21
11. "Moneyback" Beverley Knight, DJ Munro, Dex Nicholson DJ Munro & DC Joseph 3:19
12. "Painted Pony" Beverley Knight, Craig Wiseman The Rural 3:26
13. "Too Much Heaven"
(backing vocals by Robin Gibb)		 Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb, Robin Gibb Kevin Bacon & Jonathan Quarmby 4:47

Bonus tracks

Amazon.co.uk Digital download[17]
Play.com Digital download[18]
iTunes Exclusive bonus material[19]

Chart performance

Chart (2009) Peak
UK Albums Chart[20] 17
UK R&B Albums Chart[21] 2

100% – The Remixes

A remix album, titled 100% – The Remixes was released exclusively on digital download via Beatport on 29 January 2012. It features remixes of three of the 100% album singles, "Beautiful Night", "In Your Shoes" and "Soul Survivor".[22]

100% – The Remixes
Remix album by Beverley Knight
Released 29 January 2012
Recorded 2009–2010
Genre R&B, Soul
Label Hurricane Records
Producer Crazy Cousins, Sammy Jay, Wyda Productions, Bimbo Jones
Beverley Knight chronology
100% – The Remixes
(2012)		 Soul UK – The Remixes
(2012)

Track listing

Digital download[23]
No. TitleWriter(s) Length
1. "Beautiful Knight" (Crazy Cousins Club Mix Edit)Beverley Knight, Amanda Ghost, Ian Dench, James Dring, Jody Street 3:09
2. "Beautiful Knight" (Crazy Cousins Funky Mix)Beverley Knight, Amanda Ghost, Ian Dench, James Dring, Jody Street 3:53
3. "Beautiful Knight" (Crazy Cousins Club Mix)Beverley Knight, Amanda Ghost, Ian Dench, James Dring, Jody Street 4:14
4. "In Your Shoes" (Sammy Jay Remix)Beverley Knight, DJ Munro, Dex Nicholson, Edwyn Collins 3:56
5. "Soul Survivor" (Wyda Productions Radio Mix)Beverley Knight, Guy Chambers, Chaka Khan 3:23
6. "Soul Survivor" (Wyda Productions Extended Mix)Beverley Knight, Guy Chambers, Chaka Khan 5:22
7. "Soul Survivor" (Bimbo Jones Vocal Mix)Beverley Knight, Guy Chambers, Chaka Khan 8:12
8. "Soul Survivor" (Bimbo Jones Radio Mix)Beverley Knight, Guy Chambers, Chaka Khan 3:35

References

  1. ↑ "Beverley Knight – 100% album advert". Archived from the original on 4 September 2009. Retrieved 1 September 2009.
  2. ↑ "As she releases her latest album, Beverley Knight recalls playing with her hero, Prince – The Ticket – TV & Entertainment – Mirror.co.uk". Blogs.mirror.co.uk. Archived from the original on 16 July 2011. Retrieved 10 September 2011.
  3. ↑ Released on Monday, 7 September 2009 (7 September 2009). "Beverley Knight: '100%' – Music Album Review". Digital Spy. Retrieved 10 September 2011.
  4. ↑ "Music – Review of Beverley Knight – 100%". BBC. Retrieved 10 September 2011.
  5. ↑ "Beverley Knight – Sheffield City Hall". Archived from the original on 20 June 2009. Retrieved 18 June 2009.
  6. ↑ "BBC Radio 2 Playlist". Bbc.co.uk. Archived from the original on 7 March 2011. Retrieved 10 September 2011.
  7. ↑ "Beverley Knight announces her 6th studio album!". Archived from the original on 20 June 2009. Retrieved 18 June 2009.
  8. ↑ "Urbanworld Interview". Urbanworld.co.uk. Retrieved 10 September 2011.
  9. 1 2 Beverley Knight. "Track by Track in Bev's own words". Archived from the original on October 23, 2009.
  10. ↑ Real Interview Archived 16 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine.
  11. ↑ "BBC Review". Bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 10 September 2011.
  12. ↑ "Digital Spy Review". Digitalspy.co.uk. 7 September 2009. Retrieved 10 September 2011.
  13. ↑ Welch, Andy (18 September 2009). "Telegraph Review". Belfasttelegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 10 September 2011.
  14. ↑ London Paper Review Archived 25 March 2012 at the Wayback Machine.
  15. ↑ "HMV confirm Beverley Knight's "100%" album track listing". Archived from the original on 26 July 2009. Retrieved 24 July 2009.
  16. ↑ Beverley's 'Auntie' Chaka Khan Archived 18 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine.
  17. ↑ "100%: Beverley Knight: Amazon.co.uk: MP3 Downloads – Track listing". Amazon.co.uk. Retrieved 10 September 2011.
  18. ↑ "(UK): Beverley Knight – 100% MP3 music download – MP3 Album – Track listing". Play.com. Retrieved 10 September 2011.
  19. ↑ "iTunes Store: Beverley Knight – 100% MP3 music download – MP3 Album". Itunes.apple.com. 6 September 2009. Retrieved 10 September 2011.
  20. ↑ "Radio 1 – Chart – The Official UK Top 40 Albums Chart". BBC. 4 September 2011. Archived from the original on 22 July 2007. Retrieved 10 September 2011.
  21. ↑ "Radio 1 – Chart – UK Top 40 RNB Albums". BBC. 4 September 2011. Retrieved 10 September 2011.
  22. ↑ "Beatport – News – Beverley Knight". BeverleyKnight.com. 30 January 2012. Archived from the original on 4 February 2012.
  23. ↑ Beatport (29 January 2012). "Beverley Knight – 100% – The Remixes (Hurricane Records)". Beatport. Retrieved 4 February 2012.

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