Doubleback: Evolution of R&B

Doubleback: Evolution
of R&B
Studio album by Joe
Released July 2, 2013
Recorded 2012–2013
Joe's Crib
New Jersey
Genre R&B, soul, Neo soul
Length 48:48
Label Massenburg Media, RED Distribution
Producer Joe, Derek "D.O.A." Allen, Stargate, Martin K, Gerald Issac, The Ambassadorz
Joe chronology
The Good, the Bad, the Sexy
(2011)		 Double Back: Evolution of R&B
(2013)		 Bridges
(2014)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]

Doubleback: Evolution of R&B is the tenth studio album by American recording artist Joe.[2] The album was released through Massenburg Media/RED Distribution on July 2, 2013 in the United States.[3] It debuted at number six on the US Billboard 200 and number one on the Billboard R&B Albums Chart selling 60,210 copies.[4]

Background

Doubleback: Evolution of R&B will be the first release from Kedar Massenburg's newly formed company Massenburg Media after the dissolution of his former label Kedar Entertainment.[5] Speaking of its title, he told YouKnowIGotSoul.com, that he felt "like today when you look at r&b music, it's almost like a shadow. We are sort of behind the scenes looking at everything else unfold. I want to inspire today’s generation to want to become r&b artists and to want to pick up an instrument. Either a piano, guitar, drums, whatever the case may be. To bring that classic old school sound to the fore front. If it was younger people doing it the way Marvin Gaye was doing it, Barry White was doing it, Stevie Wonder, Tina Turner [...] If you love singing and this style of r&b, just incorporate it into what you do, that's what makes things more beautiful."[5] The singer worked with a small group of musicians on the album, including San Francisco-based producer D.O.A., who contributed “I'd Rather Have a Love” and the duet “Love & Sex”.[5] Singer Fantasia appears on the latter, while rapper Fat Joe recorded vocals for the remix of “I'd Rather Have a Love”, which is included as a bonus track on the Best Buy track listing of the album.[6] Rapper Too Short also appears on the album.[3]

Promotion

The first single to be lifted from the album was “I’d Rather Have a Love”.[5] Commenting on its release, Joe stated, that it "certainly represents my style and flavor [...] It has that really romantic element to it. It also speaks a lot of guys in a relationship that have a good thing going on but sometimes you know how we are. We forget what we have and we treat things a little differently. This is just a reminder basically, “I’d rather have love than nothing at all”. Who wants to be alone? It’s a great song."[5]

Track listing

No. TitleWriter(s)Producer(s) Length
1. "Something for You"  Joe ThomasJoe Thomas 3:44
2. "Easy"  Gerald Issac, Derek Allen, Alvin GarrettDerek "D.O.A." Allen 3:58
3. "Baby"  Joe ThomasJoe Thomas 4:17
4. "Compromise"  Philip "Taj" Jackson, Martin K, Tor-Erik Hermansen, Jawan Hill, Mikkel EriksenStargate, Martin K 3:47
5. "Magic City"  Joe ThomasJoe Thomas 3:46
6. "I'd Rather Have a Love"  Gerald Issac, Derek Allen, Alvin GarrettDerek "D.O.A." Allen 3:45
7. "Love & Sex" (featuring Fantasia)Gerald Issac, Derek Allen, Alvin GarrettDerek "D.O.A." Allen, Gerald Issac 4:43
8. "Sexy"  Joe ThomasJoe Thomas 4:18
9. "More"  Gerald Issac, Darnell Dalton, Lamar Taylor, Eric Crawford, Richard Castro, Jr.The Ambassadorz, Derek "D.O.A." Allen 3:46
10. "Mary Jane"  Joe ThomasJoe Thomas 3:56
11. "1 to 1 Ratio" (featuring Too Short)Gerald Issac, Derek Allen, Alvin Garrett, Todd ShawDerek "D.O.A." Allen 4:26
12. "DoubleBack"  Joe Thomas, Joshua P. Thompson, Jolyon SkinnerJoe Thomas 4:22
Total length:
 48:48

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2013) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[7] 6
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[8] 4
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[9] 1

References

  1. ↑ Kellman, Andy (2013-07-02). "Doubleback: Evolution of R&B - Joe". Allmusic. Retrieved 2015-08-31.
  2. ↑ "Doubleback Evolution of R&B: Joe: Music". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2013-06-06.
  3. 1 2 "Joe Enlists Fantasia For New Album / Eyes July Release". ThatGrapeJuice.net. May 3, 2013. Retrieved May 7, 2013.
  4. ↑ Tom (2013-07-11). "Joe Lands #1 First Week on the Billboard R&B Charts with "Double Back: Evolution of R&B" – New R&B Music, R&B Videos, R&B Interviews, R&B Concert Coverage". YouKnowIGotSoul. Retrieved 2013-07-21.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 "Interview: Joe Dishes on New Album, Inspiring Today’s Generation, Starting New Chapter in his Life". YouKnowIGotSoul.com. May 2, 2013. Retrieved May 7, 2013.
  6. ↑ Cuevas, Jaz T. (May 1, 2013). "Interview: Joe Talks Evolution, R&B's New Era And Why He Won't Do A Dance Record". Vibe. Retrieved May 7, 2013.
  7. ↑ "Joe – Chart history" Billboard 200 for Joe. Retrieved December 19, 2014.
  8. ↑ "Joe – Chart history" Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums for Joe. Retrieved December 19, 2014.
  9. ↑ "Joe – Chart history" Billboard Independent Albums for Joe. Retrieved December 19, 2014.
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