''Paula DeAnda'' is the self-titled debut and only studio album by American singer

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", and " Easy" featuring Bow Wow. As well as two promotional singles "Clap ta This" and "Back Up Off Me". The song "Overloved", written by

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for her third album, '' This is My Time'' (2004). The album peaked at number 54 on the ''Billboard'' 200. By June 2007, the album had sold over 214,000 copies.

Critical reception

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editor found that "with an equal emphasis on sultry R&B ballads and uptempo dance-pop, Paula DeAnda's 2006 self-titled debut can easily be filed next to contemporary R&B divas like

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.. Yet DeAnda's voice and lyrics add a bit of bite to the glossy R&B, and that distinctive twist, along with major-label support, make the singer a talent to watch."

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Track listing

Notes * "Clap ta This" is labeled as "Make 'em Clap ta This" on physical pressings in North America.https://www.amazon.com/Paula-DeAnda/dp/B000FTWB7Q Sample credits *"Good Girl" contains a portion of the composition "That's How It Is" written by Eddie Watkins, Jr. *"Clap ta This" contains a sample from "Eric B. Is President" written by Eric Barrier & William Griffin as performed by Eric B. & Rakim. *"Breathe" contains a sample from "Please Darling, Don't Say Goodbye" written by Gil Askey & Linda Clifford as performed by Linda Clifford *"Let's Go Out Tonight" contains a portion of the composition "Thinking About Your Charm" written by Reginald Andrews, Leon "Ndugu" Chancler and Donnie Sterling.

Charts

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Paula Deanda (Album) 2006 debut albums Paula DeAnda albums Arista Records albums Albums produced by Danja (record producer) Albums produced by Happy Perez Albums produced by Stargate