A Love Supreme (Chanté Moore album)

A Love Supreme is the second album by American singer Chanté Moore, released on November 15, 1994, through Silas Records and MCA Records.[1] The album features production from Simon Law, Moore, Ross Anderson, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Kenneth Crouch, Kipper Jones, Tricky Stewart, among others.

A Love Supreme
Studio album by
Chanté Moore
ReleasedNovember 15, 1994
Recorded1993–1994
Genre
Length71:15
Label
Producer
Chanté Moore chronology
Precious
(1992)		 A Love Supreme
(1994)		 This Moment Is Mine
(1999)
Alternative cover
International cover
Singles from A Love Supreme
  1. "Old School Lovin'"
    Released: October 22, 1994
  2. "This Time"
    Released: May 26, 1995
  3. "Free/Sail On"
    Released: June 24 1995
  4. "I'm What You Need"
    Released: July 21, 1995

The album was preceded by the release of the singles "Old School Lovin'", "This Time", "Free/Sail On" and "I'm What You Need". The album peaked at number 64 on the US Billboard 200[2] and number 11 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart on December 3, 1994.[3]

Background and release

The album gave Moore another US Top 20 R&B hit with the single "Old School Lovin'". The album also contains a remake of the Alicia Myers hit "I Want to Thank You," as well as a medley/mash-up of the Deniece Williams song "Free" and the Commodores song "Sail On". Track 11, "Mood", also appears on the soundtrack to the Eddie Murphy film Beverly Hills Cop III. She was highly influenced by Tramaine Hawkins, Andrae Crouch and her mother who was a singer.[4]

Critical reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[5]
People(Favorable) [6]
Sun Sentinel(favourable)[7]

AllMusic expressed 'Chante is one of the leading new R&B divas.' Expanding further Allmusic writes, 'Chante Moore's supple, sensuous vocals snake around jazzy, R&B mid-tempo grooves, in search of the perfect love. From the sultry, spoken opening where she unmistakably states her modern-day intentions to the old phono recording scratches of "Old School Love," Chante searches, preys, teases, romances, and snares.' AllMusic praised Moore's vocal performances, writing 'her voice has a remarkable range, and an emotive quality rare in many new artists' and that it is ' reminiscent of Diana Ross, but a full-throttle Ross', whilst 'her jazz inclinations and rich, lower register also remind the listener of Anita Baker and Toni Braxton'. AllMusic also praised Moore's 'restraint', writing 'in "I'm What You Need" she reaches those glass-shattering Mariah Carey notes, but only a few, just enough to embellish the song'. In concluding, Allmusic writes 'Chante Moore is poised to become The Voice—so, make way for the next R&B diva'.[5] Sherrie Winston of the Sun Sentinel wrote "Throughout A Love Supreme, Moore combines sultry vocals with lyrics of chivalry, romance and spirituality. The singer's range is phenomenal; her style undeniable." Winston added "A Love Supreme is a mellow listen that layers gritty island sounds with singing violins and harps. If the rap infusion has got you down, Moore offers a mellow, sexy and talented reprieve. Nothing against rap, of course, but A Love Supreme delivers its message with subtlety. The way it used to be."[7] Similarly, People heralded Moore as 'something new: a twenty-something R & B singer who isn’t striving to be with the down crowd', writing that A Love Supreme is 'a welcome respite from R & B’s long queue of follow-the-leader divas'. Furthermore, People described A Love Supreme as 'a classic soul affair', comparing 'Moore’s supple, relaxed singing style' to a 'a young Diana Ross with more lung power'. Further praising Moore's vocal performance, People wrote, 'she builds up a romantic sweat while keeping her vocal cool on “My Special Perfect One” and “Mood,” and wrings tears without becoming maudlin on “Am I Losing You.” [6]

Track listing
A Love Supreme[5]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Intro"Simon Law 0:51
2."Searchin'"
  • Stewart
  • Hall
5:34
3."This Time"
  • Moore
  • Lee Hamblin
  • Law
  • Lee Hamblin
  • Law
5:59
4."My Special Perfect One"
  • Anderson
  • Law
5:29
5."I'm What You Need"
  • Donald Parks
  • Emanuel Officer
  • John Howcott
  • Parks
  • Officer
  • Howcott
4:59
6."Your Love's Supreme"
  • Moore
  • Kenneth Crouch
  • Kipper Jones
  • Crouch
  • Jones
4:30
7."Old School Lovin'"
  • Kuk Harrell
  • Laney Stewart
5:02
8."Free/Sail On"
  • Anderson
  • Law
5:49
9."Without Your Love" (Interlude)
  • Cynthia Harrell
  • Laney Stewart
  • Paula Payden
  • Thaddis Harrell
  • Kuk Harrell
  • Laney Stewart
0:55
10."I Want to Thank You"Kevin McCord
  • Anderson
  • Law
7:59
11."Mood"
Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis4:12
12."Thank You for Loving Me"
  • Moore
  • Eddie Ricketts
  • Michael Norfleet
  • Bryan Loren
  • Moore
  • Norfleet
4:59
13."Soul Dance"
  • Kipper Jones
  • Reggie Stewart
Jones4:13
14."Am I Losing You?"
  • Moore
  • Anderson
  • Law
  • Vaneta Thompson
  • Anderson
  • Law
5:59
15."Thou Shalt Not"Jud Friedman
4:48
Total length:71:15

Personnel
  • Mark Abetz - engineer
  • Judi Acosta-Stewart - production coordination
  • Scott Alspach - producer
  • Michael Alvord - assistant engineer
  • Ross Anderson - bass, drum programming, guitar, mixing, producer
  • Philip Bailey - guest artist, vocals (background)
  • Tom Baker - assistant engineer
  • Gary Barnacle - flute
  • Harvey Brough - string arrangements
  • Alexandra Brown - vocals (background)
  • Bridgette Bryant - vocals (Background)
  • James "Chip" Bunton - production coordination
  • David Campbell - string arrangements
  • Bryan Carrigan - second engineer
  • Teddy Castellucci - guitar
  • Richard Cottrell - engineer
  • Kenneth Crouch - multi instruments, producer
  • Paulinho da Costa - percussion
  • Kevin "KD" Davis - engineer, mixing
  • Sean Davis - assistant engineer
  • C.J. DeVillar - assistant engineer
  • George Duke - guest artist
  • Derrick Edmondson - saxophone
  • Danny Flynn - stylist
  • Gwyn Foxx - vocals (background)
  • Jud J. Friedman - keyboards, producer, string arrangements
  • Siedah Garrett - guest artist, vocals (background)
  • Sean "Sep" Hall - producer, programming, rhythm arrangements, sequencing, vocal arrangement
  • Lee Hamblin - drum programming, engineer, mixing, producer
  • Cynthia Harrell - vocals (background)
  • Kuk Harrell - engineer, producer, vocal arrangement
  • Steve Hodge - mixing
  • Jean-Marie Horvat - mixing
  • John Howcott - drum programming, keyboard programming, producer
  • Richard Huredia - mixing assistant
  • Phillip Ingram - vocals (background)
  • Booker T. Jones - mixing
  • Kipper Jones - guest artist, producer, vocals (background)
  • Pat Karamian - assistant engineer, second engineer
  • Brian Kilgore - percussion
  • Simon A. Law - bass, drum programming, keyboards, mixing, producer, string arrangements
  • Eugene Le - second engineer
  • Maxayn Lewis - vocals (background)
  • Jeff Madjef Taylor - Asst Engineer/Drum Programming
  • Eugene Lo - second engineer
  • Chanté Moore - executive producer, primary artist, producer, vocal arrangement, vocals, vocals (background)
  • Taavi Mote - engineer
  • Fred Moultrie - executive producer
  • Steve Musters- assistant engineer
  • Rick Nelson - vocals (background)
  • Michael Norfleet - multi instruments, producer
  • Emanuel Officer - producer, vocal arrangement
  • Steve Orchard - engineer
  • Sue Owens - production coordination
  • Donald Parks - drum programming, keyboard programming, producer
  • Greg Phillinganes - keyboards
  • Neil Pogue - engineer
  • Herb Powers - mastering
  • Adrian Reid - Fender Rhodes
  • Kevin Robinson - flugelhorn
  • Matthew Rolston - photography
  • Jeff Scantlebury - percussion
  • Louis Silas, Jr. - executive producer
  • Christopher "Tricky" Stewart - producer, programming, rhythm arrangements, sequencing, vocal arrangement
  • Laney Stewart - engineer, producer, programming, sequencing, vocal arrangement
  • Reggie Stewart - drum programming, keyboard programming
  • Lisa Taylor - vocals (background)
  • Francesca Tolot - make-up
  • Simon Wall - assistant engineer
  • Ilene Weingard - art direction, design
  • Warren Woods - engineer
  • Gavyn Wright - conductor
  • Jim "Z" Zumpano - engineer

[5]

Charts

References
  1. "A Love Supreme by Chanté Moore on Apple Music". Apple Music (U.S. Store). Retrieved July 12, 2017.
  2. "Billboard 200 Albums December 3, 1994". Billboard. Retrieved July 12, 2017.
  3. "Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart December 3, 1994". Billboard. Retrieved July 12, 2017.
  4. "Chante Moore A Love Supreme". February 13, 2017. Retrieved August 16, 2017.
  5. "A Love Supreme - Chanté Moore". Allmusic. Retrieved December 1, 2017.
  6. "Picks and Pans Review: A Love Supreme". People. November 28, 1994. Retrieved December 1, 2017.
  7. Winston, Sherrie (December 25, 1994). "CREEP' HIGHLIGHTS TLC DISC". sun-sentinel.com. Sun Sentinel. p. 3D.
  8. "Chante Moore Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  9. "Chante Moore Chart History (Top Rap Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  10. "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1995". Billboard. Retrieved January 18, 2021.

A Love Supreme at AllMusic

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