''If You Only Knew'' is the second album by American R&B singer
Gina Thompson
Gina Thompson (born Lugenia Thompson in Vineland, New Jersey, on November 10, 1976) is an American R&B singer. Born to Edward L. Thompson, Sr. and Eugenia Thompson, Gina Thompson began singing at an early age and was signed to her first recordi ...
. It was scheduled to be released through
Elektra Records
Elektra Records (or Elektra Entertainment) is an American record label owned by Warner Music Group, founded in 1950 by Jac Holzman and Paul Rickolt. It played an important role in the development of contemporary folk and rock music between the 1 ...
/
East West Records
East West Records (stylized as east''west'') is a record label formed in 1955, distributed and owned by Warner Music Group, headquartered in London, England.
History
Upon its creation in 1955 by Atlantic Records, the label had one hit with th ...
on September 21, 1999, however it was shelved due to the failure and lack of commercial success for her lead singles, "
Ya Di Ya
"Ya Di Ya" is a song by American R&B singer, Gina Thompson. It features guest vocals by Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott and was released as the lead single from Thompson's unreleased album, '' If You Only Knew'' (1999).
The song became a minor hit, ...
" (#38 U.S. R&B) and "Caught Up". Promotional copies of the album were released limitedly to reviewers and select vendors, as means to spread awareness of the album's existence before its shelving.
Track listing
# "If You Only Knew (Interlude)
# "Take My Number Down"
# "Ladies Anthem"
# "Calling You"
# "
Ya Di Ya
"Ya Di Ya" is a song by American R&B singer, Gina Thompson. It features guest vocals by Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott and was released as the lead single from Thompson's unreleased album, '' If You Only Knew'' (1999).
The song became a minor hit, ...
"
(featuring Missy Elliott
Melissa Arnette Elliott (born July 1, 1971), better known as Missy Elliott or Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliot, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. She embarked on her music career with R&B girl group Sista in the earl ...
)
# "You Can't Play Me"
# "It Hurts"
# "He'll Do It Again (Interlude)"
# "Caught Up"
(featuring Beanie Sigel
Dwight Equan Grant (born March 6, 1974), better known by his stage name Beanie Sigel, is an American rapper from South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He first became known for his association with Jay-Z and Roc-A-Fella Records, releasing his debut ...
)
# "Cool Out with You"
# "Turn Around"
# "Up All Night"
(featuring Jon B.)
# "Don't Take Your Love Away"
# "As Long as God Allows"
References
External links
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AllMusic Review
AllMusic (previously known as All Music Guide and AMG) is an American online music database. It catalogs more than three million album entries and 30 million tracks, as well as information on musicians and bands. Initiated in 1991, the databas ...
1999 albums
Elektra Records albums
Unreleased albums
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