''Unappreciated'' is the debut
studio album
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by the American
girl group
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Cherish. It was released on August 15, 2006, by Sho'nuff and
Capitol Records
Capitol Records, LLC (known legally as Capitol Records, Inc. until 2007) is an American record label distributed by Universal Music Group through its Capitol Music Group imprint. It was founded as the first West Coast-based record label of note ...
. The album was co-produced by
Jermaine Dupri
Jermaine Dupri Mauldin (born September 23, 1972) is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, record executive, entrepreneur, and DJ.
Early life
Jermaine Dupri Mauldin was born on September 23, 1972, the son of Tina (Mosley) and Michael ...
, along with the group. The sisters co-wrote every song on the album, along with Dupri. In the
United States
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, the album debuted at number 4 on the
''Billboard'' 200, selling an estimated 91,000 copies in its first week of release. On September 21 that year, the album was
certified Gold
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by the
RIAA
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, for shipments of 500,000 copies.
In
Japan
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, the album debuted and peaked at number 20 on the albums chart. In the
United Kingdom
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, the album debuted at number 80 and sold 30,000 copies.
Two singles were released from the album. The first, "
Do It to It
"Do It to It" is the lead single from American girl group Cherish's 2006 debut album, ''Unappreciated''. "Do It to It" features rap/hip hop artist Sean P. The song peaked at number 12 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 during its 16th week on the ch ...
", featured the rapper
Sean P
YoungBloodZ is an American Southern hip hop duo from Atlanta, Georgia composed of J-Bo (born Jeffrey Raymond Grigsby on October 4, 1977) and Sean P (born Sean Paul Ryan Joseph on March 7, 1978). The duo was signed to LaFace Records. They are o ...
on guest vocals. The single became the group's first entry on the
''Billboard'' Hot 100, where it peaked at number 12. The single also peaked at 9 and 10 on the
Pop 100
The Pop 100 was a songs chart that debuted in February 2005 and was released weekly by ''Billboard'' magazine in the United States until its discontinuation in 2009. It ranked songs based on airplay on Mainstream Top 40 radio stations, singles s ...
and
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
The Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart ranks the most popular R&B and hip hop songs in the United States and is published weekly by '' Billboard''. Rankings are based on a measure of radio airplay, sales data, and streaming activity. The chart had 100 ...
charts, respectively. In New Zealand, the single peaked at number 3. It also peaked at number 10 in Japan, their first top 10 single there. In Ireland and the United Kingdom the song peaked inside the top 40.
The second single was "
Unappreciated
''Unappreciated'' is the debut studio album by the American girl group Cherish. It was released on August 15, 2006, by Sho'nuff and Capitol Records. The album was co-produced by Jermaine Dupri, along with the group. The sisters co-wrote ever ...
", the album's title track. The ballad reached the top 40 in Japan. In the US, the song peaked at number 41 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. It peaked at number 14 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
The album was promoted mainly through interviews and live performances. The song "Do It to It" was performed twice at televised events. The group also did extensive touring to promote the album. A mini-tour visiting various amusement parks and clubs took place. Later in 2007, the group was the opening act for
Ne-Yo
Shaffer Chimere Smith (born October 18, 1979), known professionally as Ne-Yo, is an American singer, songwriter, actor, dancer, and record producer. He gained fame for his songwriting abilities when he penned Mario's 2004 hit " Let Me Love You ...
,
Lil Wayne
Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. (born September 27, 1982), known professionally as Lil Wayne, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record executive. His career began in 1995, at the age of 12, when he was signed by rapper Birdman (rapper), ...
, Julez Santana and
Dem Franchize Boyz
Dem Franchize Boyz was an American hip hop group from Atlanta, signed to E1 Music. The group had four members: Parlae (born Maurice Gleaton), Pimpin' (Jamal Willingham), Jizzal Man (Bernard Leverette), and Buddie (Gerald Tiller). They were best ...
, which ran from August to October.
Background
After being featured on
Da Brat's single, "
In Love wit Chu", Cherish began work on their first album. Cherish's first single, "Miss P", was produced by
Jermaine Dupri
Jermaine Dupri Mauldin (born September 23, 1972) is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, record executive, entrepreneur, and DJ.
Early life
Jermaine Dupri Mauldin was born on September 23, 1972, the son of Tina (Mosley) and Michael ...
, written by
Kandi and featured
Da Brat
Shawntae Harris-Dupart (born April 14, 1974), better known by her stage name Da Brat, is an American rapper. Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, she began her career in 1992, the year she signed with So So Def Records. Her debut album '' Fun ...
. They had been signed to the
Warner Bros.
Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (commonly known as Warner Bros. or abbreviated as WB) is an American film and entertainment studio headquartered at the Warner Bros. Studios complex in Burbank, California, and a subsidiary of Warner Bros. D ...
' imprint Reprise Records. After the success of their collaboration with Da Brat, the single was expected to be a hit. However, it failed to chart on any major charts in the US or elsewhere. It did, however, have minor success on the
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
The Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart ranks the most popular R&B and hip hop songs in the United States and is published weekly by '' Billboard''. Rankings are based on a measure of radio airplay, sales data, and streaming activity. The chart had 100 ...
chart in the United States, where it peaked at number 87. Other than a performance of the song on ''
Soul Train
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'' in May 2003, the album received little promotion, which can be attributed to its commercial failure. Due to the commercial failure of its lead single, the girls' first album, ''The Moment'', was shelved a few months later. The group then recorded three songs for ''
The Powerpuff Girls
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:
Power Pop
Power pop (also typeset as powerpop) is a form of pop rock based on the early music of bands such as the Who, the Beatles, the Beach Boys, and the Byrds. It typically incorporates melodic hooks, vocal harmonies, an energetic performance, and ch ...
'' soundtrack, called "Chemical X", "Power of a Female" and "Me and My Girls". A music video for "Power of the Female" was released as a promotional single on Cartoon Network in mid-2003.
In 2005, the girls began work on another album. They wrote almost the entire album and said this work was so much more mature and themselves than their unreleased previous work. The album was produced by
Jermaine Dupri
Jermaine Dupri Mauldin (born September 23, 1972) is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, record executive, entrepreneur, and DJ.
Early life
Jermaine Dupri Mauldin was born on September 23, 1972, the son of Tina (Mosley) and Michael ...
, Don Vito and
Jazze Pha
Phalon Anton Alexander, (born April 15, 1974), professionally known as Jazze Pha ( ), is an American record producer, singer, songwriter and rapper from Memphis, Tennessee. He is the founder and chief executive officer of Sho'nuff Records, to wh ...
. On March 21, 2006, Cherish released their first single in three years, titled "
Do It to It
"Do It to It" is the lead single from American girl group Cherish's 2006 debut album, ''Unappreciated''. "Do It to It" features rap/hip hop artist Sean P. The song peaked at number 12 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 during its 16th week on the ch ...
". The single featured
Sean P
YoungBloodZ is an American Southern hip hop duo from Atlanta, Georgia composed of J-Bo (born Jeffrey Raymond Grigsby on October 4, 1977) and Sean P (born Sean Paul Ryan Joseph on March 7, 1978). The duo was signed to LaFace Records. They are o ...
on guest vocals. The single met with a positive critical reception, as well as a strong commercial reception. The single was met with a large amount of success in the US, charting on several
Billboard
A billboard (also called a hoarding in the UK and many other parts of the world) is a large outdoor advertising structure (a billing board), typically found in high-traffic areas such as alongside busy roads. Billboards present large advertise ...
charts. The single became their first to reach the top 20 of the
''Billboard'' Hot 100, when it peaked at number 12.
The single was also a success on the
Pop 100
The Pop 100 was a songs chart that debuted in February 2005 and was released weekly by ''Billboard'' magazine in the United States until its discontinuation in 2009. It ranked songs based on airplay on Mainstream Top 40 radio stations, singles s ...
chart, where it peaked at number 9, as well as the
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
The Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart ranks the most popular R&B and hip hop songs in the United States and is published weekly by '' Billboard''. Rankings are based on a measure of radio airplay, sales data, and streaming activity. The chart had 100 ...
chart, reaching a peak of number 10. The single was also a major hit in
New Zealand
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, peaking at number 3 on the official singles chart. It also reached the top 10 in
Japan
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, reaching a peak of number 10 on the chart. The song climbed to the top 40 in the
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a country in Europe, off the north-western coast of the continental mainland. It comprises England, Scotland, Wales and North ...
and
Ireland
Ireland ( ; ga, Éire ; Ulster Scots dialect, Ulster-Scots: ) is an island in the Atlantic Ocean, North Atlantic Ocean, in Northwestern Europe, north-western Europe. It is separated from Great Britain to its east by the North Channel (Grea ...
, peaking at number 30 and 34 respectively. The song also charted in countries such as
Australia
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, peaking at number 67,
Germany
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, peaking at number 87, and
France
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, reaching a peak of number 48. After the success of the single, the girls released their first album.
Composition
''Unappreciated'' has mainly
hip hop and
R&B tracks. During an interview about the album, when asked about its composition, the group said, "You can expect a lot of realness,
ndwe're trying to bring real R&B back to the world. Right now, R&B is not a genre anymore. It's
pop, it's
ip-hop it's other things. I wanna bring back
rhythm and blues
Rhythm and blues, frequently abbreviated as R&B or R'n'B, is a genre of popular music that originated in African-American communities in the 1940s. The term was originally used by record companies to describe recordings marketed predominantly ...
." In another interview, the girls talked about how different this album was from their shelved debut. "Well it’s very different coming out now because with this album we have more creative control. When we came out in 2003, we were young and we didn’t have much of a say in what went down. But this time around, we were able to write every song on the album, which makes this album very personal for all of us." They later added, "From this album you can expect realness. Expect to hear all of our individual voices. A lot of crunk tracks like our first single “Do It To It”. Also expect a lot of ''a cappella'' singing."
The first track on the album, "That Boi", is an up tempo hip hop song that speaks of a boy who is driving the protagonist insane because she wants him so much. The song was intended to be released as a single. However, due to the merger of
Capitol Records
Capitol Records, LLC (known legally as Capitol Records, Inc. until 2007) is an American record label distributed by Universal Music Group through its Capitol Music Group imprint. It was founded as the first West Coast-based record label of note ...
and
Virgin Records
Virgin Records is a record label owned by Universal Music Group. It originally founded as a British independent record label in 1972 by entrepreneurs Richard Branson, Simon Draper, Nik Powell, and musician Tom Newman. It grew to be a worldwid ...
, all single plans were canceled. "
Do It to It
"Do It to It" is the lead single from American girl group Cherish's 2006 debut album, ''Unappreciated''. "Do It to It" features rap/hip hop artist Sean P. The song peaked at number 12 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 during its 16th week on the ch ...
" is the second song on the album, as well as the lead single. An uptempo dance track, the song was received positively by critics. It was also commercially successful, peaking inside the top 20 of the
''Billboard'' Hot 100 singles chart. The third song is "Chevy", and is yet another up tempo song with an R&B tint. The song speaks of the protagonist wanting to be "treated like a
Chevy
Chevrolet ( ), colloquially referred to as Chevy and formally the Chevrolet Motor Division of General Motors Company, is an American automobile division of the American manufacturer General Motors (GM). Louis Chevrolet (1878–1941) and oust ...
", stating "you can show me off". Some of the lyrics have been seen as sexual. The fourth song on the album is "
Unappreciated
''Unappreciated'' is the debut studio album by the American girl group Cherish. It was released on August 15, 2006, by Sho'nuff and Capitol Records. The album was co-produced by Jermaine Dupri, along with the group. The sisters co-wrote ever ...
", which was the second single. The R&B ballad had a somewhat successful commercial performance, peaking inside the top 40 in
Japan
Japan ( ja, 日本, or , and formally , ''Nihonkoku'') is an island country in East Asia. It is situated in the northwest Pacific Ocean, and is bordered on the west by the Sea of Japan, while extending from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north ...
, as well as peaking at 41 on the
''Billboard'' Hot 100, becoming their second to enter the chart. The fifth song is "Taken", an upbeat track that speaks of meeting someone at a club who treats them well and hooks up with them, even though they are taken. "Stop Calling Me" is the sixth track on the album, and is more slower paced than other tracks. It speaks of the protagonist who is trying to end the relationship, but her partner keeps calling, and will not give up on them.
"Oooh" is the seventh song on the album, and is a more R&B tinted song. It speaks of the protagonist imagining all of the things she could do with her lover, but she is unsure if she is ready. The eighth song on the album is "Chick Like Me". The track features
Rasheeda
Rasheeda Buckner-Frost (often stylized RaSheeda) is an American rapper, television personality, and businesswoman.
Music career Music beginnings
Rasheeda started her music career as a member of the female hip hop trio Da Kaperz, which made a n ...
on guest vocals, and speaks about how boys want a "chick like me". "Whenever", the R&B ballad, is the ninth song on the album. It speaks of being there for a significant other when they need you the most. The tenth song on the album is "Show & Tell". The mid-tempo track was meant to be a future single, along with "That Boi". However, due to the merger between Capitol Records and Virgin Records, all future singles were canceled, leaving the track unreleased. "Fool 4 You" is a soft R&B track that speaks of the protagonist not being able to get over her past relationship. The last song on the album is the ballad "Moment In Time". It speaks of a couple who is on the verge of breaking up. The protagonist speaks of how she cannot go on without him.
Release
Singles
Two singles were released. The first of these, "
Do It to It
"Do It to It" is the lead single from American girl group Cherish's 2006 debut album, ''Unappreciated''. "Do It to It" features rap/hip hop artist Sean P. The song peaked at number 12 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 during its 16th week on the ch ...
", was released on March 21, 2006, and featured the rapper Sean P on guest vocals. The single was met with positive critical reception, as well as a strong commercial reception. It had a large amount of success in the US, charting on several
Billboard
A billboard (also called a hoarding in the UK and many other parts of the world) is a large outdoor advertising structure (a billing board), typically found in high-traffic areas such as alongside busy roads. Billboards present large advertise ...
charts. The single became their first to reach the top 20 of the
''Billboard'' Hot 100, when it peaked at number 12.
The single was also success on the
Pop 100
The Pop 100 was a songs chart that debuted in February 2005 and was released weekly by ''Billboard'' magazine in the United States until its discontinuation in 2009. It ranked songs based on airplay on Mainstream Top 40 radio stations, singles s ...
chart, where it peaked at number 9, as well as the
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
The Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart ranks the most popular R&B and hip hop songs in the United States and is published weekly by '' Billboard''. Rankings are based on a measure of radio airplay, sales data, and streaming activity. The chart had 100 ...
chart, reaching a peak of number 10 on that chart. The single also was a major hit in
New Zealand
New Zealand ( mi, Aotearoa ) is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main landmasses—the North Island () and the South Island ()—and over 700 smaller islands. It is the sixth-largest island count ...
, peaking at number 3 on the official singles chart. It also reached the top 10 in
Japan
Japan ( ja, 日本, or , and formally , ''Nihonkoku'') is an island country in East Asia. It is situated in the northwest Pacific Ocean, and is bordered on the west by the Sea of Japan, while extending from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north ...
, reaching a peak of number 10 on the chart. The song also climbed to the top 40 in the
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a country in Europe, off the north-western coast of the continental mainland. It comprises England, Scotland, Wales and North ...
and
Ireland
Ireland ( ; ga, Éire ; Ulster Scots dialect, Ulster-Scots: ) is an island in the Atlantic Ocean, North Atlantic Ocean, in Northwestern Europe, north-western Europe. It is separated from Great Britain to its east by the North Channel (Grea ...
, peaking at number 30 and 34 respectively. The song also charted in countries such as
Australia
Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a Sovereign state, sovereign country comprising the mainland of the Australia (continent), Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous List of islands of Australia, sma ...
, peaking at number 67,
Germany
Germany,, officially the Federal Republic of Germany, is a country in Central Europe. It is the second most populous country in Europe after Russia, and the most populous member state of the European Union. Germany is situated betwe ...
, peaking at number 87, and
France
France (), officially the French Republic ( ), is a country primarily located in Western Europe. It also comprises of Overseas France, overseas regions and territories in the Americas and the Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic, Pacific Ocean, Pac ...
, reaching a peak of number 48.
The second official single was "
Unappreciated
''Unappreciated'' is the debut studio album by the American girl group Cherish. It was released on August 15, 2006, by Sho'nuff and Capitol Records. The album was co-produced by Jermaine Dupri, along with the group. The sisters co-wrote ever ...
", which is also the album's title track. The ballad was met with far less commercial success than its predecessor. It was, however, a top 40 hit in
Japan
Japan ( ja, 日本, or , and formally , ''Nihonkoku'') is an island country in East Asia. It is situated in the northwest Pacific Ocean, and is bordered on the west by the Sea of Japan, while extending from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north ...
. In the US, the song barely missed out on the top 40 on the
''Billboard'' Hot 100, peaking at number 41. It did, however, become their second top 20 hit on the
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
The Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart ranks the most popular R&B and hip hop songs in the United States and is published weekly by '' Billboard''. Rankings are based on a measure of radio airplay, sales data, and streaming activity. The chart had 100 ...
chart, peaking at number 14. In the
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a country in Europe, off the north-western coast of the continental mainland. It comprises England, Scotland, Wales and North ...
, the single debuted and peaked at number 187. The third single was to be "Chevy", but the merger of
Capitol
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Specific capitols include:
* United States Capitol in Washington, D.C.
* Numerous ...
and
Virgin Records
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prevented the release of not only Cherish's, but
Chingy
Howard Earl Bailey Jr. (born March 9, 1980), known professionally as Chingy, is an American rapper. Chingy grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, and began rapping in his late teens. He toured as an opening act with Nelly in the summer of 2002 and the ...
's,
LeToya
LeToya Nicole Luckett (born March 11, 1981) is an American Contemporary R&B, R&B singer and actress. She rose to fame in the late 1990s as a founding member of the R&B girl group Destiny's Child, one of the world's List of best-selling girl gro ...
's, and
Janet Jackson
Janet Damita Jo Jackson (born May 16, 1966) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and dancer. She is noted for her innovative, socially conscious and sexually provocative records, as well as elaborate stage shows. Her sound and choreog ...
's third single, causing the song to be released for promo only. "That Boi" and "Show & Tell" were scheduled to be released as a single but they never were released due to the merge. However, they were aired on some radio stations in the U.S.
Promotion
The album was promoted mainly through interviews and live performances. The group performed their single,
Do It to It
"Do It to It" is the lead single from American girl group Cherish's 2006 debut album, ''Unappreciated''. "Do It to It" features rap/hip hop artist Sean P. The song peaked at number 12 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 during its 16th week on the ch ...
on BET's
106 & Park
''106 & Park'' is an American hip hop and R&B music video show, set up in a countdown format, that was broadcast on weekdays at 6:00 pm ET/5:00 pm CT on BET; it aired on a one-day delay on BET International. It was the network's highest- rated ...
& during the pre-show at the BET Awards 2006, and again on August 1, 2006 on ABC's
Live with Regis & Kelly
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, and once more during BET's 106 & Party New Year's Eve special to introduce 2007. The group also made a special appearance on ABC's
Good Morning America
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to introduce the snap dance and on August 15, 2006, the group made a live appearance on MTV's TRL to promote the release of their album. And in late November 2006, the group performed their single Unappreciated on BET's
106 & Park
''106 & Park'' is an American hip hop and R&B music video show, set up in a countdown format, that was broadcast on weekdays at 6:00 pm ET/5:00 pm CT on BET; it aired on a one-day delay on BET International. It was the network's highest- rated ...
, which sparked rumors that Bow Wow & Cherish had some sort of altercation during the live taping. The group also embarked on their own mini-tour to promote the album, with shows at venues such as
Six Flags
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and Orlando Studios. During this time Cherish was the only female group on select dates, as the opening act for Chris Brown's 'Up Close & Personal Tour', along with
Ne-Yo
Shaffer Chimere Smith (born October 18, 1979), known professionally as Ne-Yo, is an American singer, songwriter, actor, dancer, and record producer. He gained fame for his songwriting abilities when he penned Mario's 2004 hit " Let Me Love You ...
,
Lil Wayne
Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. (born September 27, 1982), known professionally as Lil Wayne, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record executive. His career began in 1995, at the age of 12, when he was signed by rapper Birdman (rapper), ...
, Julez Santana &
Dem Franchize Boyz
Dem Franchize Boyz was an American hip hop group from Atlanta, signed to E1 Music. The group had four members: Parlae (born Maurice Gleaton), Pimpin' (Jamal Willingham), Jizzal Man (Bernard Leverette), and Buddie (Gerald Tiller). They were best ...
, which ran from August to October. Cherish ended up canceling a handful of their live shows, mainly their Californian concerts, due to rumors saying the group is very unorganized; it is stated that Neosha is the only member in the group who is organized and Farrah's son Jayden being sick, which caused the group to either cancel shows or shorten their live set with Farrah being absent. However, Cherish then went on a European promotional tour in November, and finished up the year with a few Jingle Jam shows in December.
Critical reception
Mark Edwards Nero, of about.com praised the album, stating, "They might not exactly be the new Destiny's Child, but the four members of Cherish definitely show a lot of promise on their debut album. Fans of snap music, pop-R&B and/or dance club jams should be happy with the upbeat, youthful exuberance displayed throughout Unappreciated." Nero praised the album for its "youthful energy", as well as its "soulful bounce". He also commented that he enjoyed the "mature, meaningful lyrics". However, Nero did criticize "the girls' shallow vocal range" as well as the "lack of distinction between the girls' voices". A reviewer for "somekindaoh" commented on the album, stating, "Cherish may not be the 2nd coming of any infamous girl group from the past but this actually works in their favor. The lack of pressure from comparisons will give them ample room to breathe and time to live up to the potential exhibited on this debut. They already know how to write a good lyric and construct a good melody. And once they learn the art of arranging a good vocal is to make it the heart of the song rather than just simply a element in it, I’m pretty sure they’ll find themselves appreciated on a much larger scale."
Andy Kellman of
AllMusic
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gave the album a mixed review, stating, "Though they're still in their late teens and early twenties, they write a lot of their lyrics, and they sound as sure of themselves on Unappreciated as any
R&B group with a handful of albums behind them. However, it's clear that they're very much under the influence of their inspirations and contemporaries (from Destiny's Child to Ciara) and aren't yet able to distinguish themselves from what they've absorbed as music fans. Unappreciated is a boilerplate R&B album that's pleasant and likeable, yet it doesn't leave much of an impression and lacks character. Lead single "Do It to It", produced by Don Vito and Cheese, is emblematic in that it's the best track on the album and bears a tremendous resemblance to Ciara's Jazze Pha-produced hits (all the way down to its cadence)."
Michael Endelman of ''
Entertainment Weekly
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'' said of the album, "This month's model is Cherish, a cheery female foursome that blends the rapid call-and-response vocals of
Destiny's Child
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with the slithery club grooves of
Ciara
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. The mix works, creating a debut that matches of-the-moment beats with sticky melodies. The best cut on Unappreciated is the Don Vito-produced single "Do It to It," which gives the Southern micro-genre known as snap music (think D4L's ''Laffy Taffy'') a Top 40 makeover with a slinky percolating beat and a sweetly cooing chorus." He ended the review by giving the album a "B" rating.
Commercial performance
In the
United States
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, the album debuted at number 4 on the
''Billboard'' 200, selling an estimated 91,000 copies in its first week of release. On September 21 of the same year, the album was
certified Gold
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by the
RIAA
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, for shipments of 500,000 copies.
The album debuted and peaked at number 20 on the
Japanese Albums Chart
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. In the
United Kingdom
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, the album debuted at number 80, and to date has sold only 30,000 copies there. The album was certified Platinum by the RIAA on December 23, 2006 for shipping one million units to stores.
Track listing
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
References
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2006 debut albums
Cherish (group) albums
Capitol Records albums
Albums produced by Jasper Cameron
Albums produced by Jazze Pha
Snap albums