''The One'' is the third

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and second English-language album by

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. It was released on March 22, 2005 and debuted at #3 on the ''Billboard'' 200 with over 130,000 copies sold in its first week released and was certified platinum by the

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for shipping over a million copies. The album's first single, "

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" had been receiving heavy rotation on radio stations, reaching #3 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. On October 11, 2005, ''The One'' saw a re-release in a dual disc format which included a cover single of the song "

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" by Extreme, with the DVD portion offering the whole album in enhanced stereo quality sound. The "More Than Words" music video (in both English and Spanish) came with a behind-the-scenes look with Frankie J, titled "Along For the Ride".

Critical reception

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editor Andy Kellman remarked that on ''The One'', Frankie J "continues to work closely with Happy Perez, but Cox's presence on not one but three tracks ..adds significant heft to his catalog ..''The One'' is a step forward in every aspect. Lead single "Obsession (No Es Amor)" shot up to the Top Ten upon release, only solidifying J's mainstream presence."

Track listing

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" by

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