''Your Woman'' is the debut album by

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. It was released by Soulife Recordings and

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on April 17, 2001 in the United States. Chiefly written and produced by

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, the album peaked at number five on the US ''Billboard'' 200 and was certified Gold by the

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(RIAA). ''Your Woman'' features the single " Heard It All Before" and the follow-up single, "Lunch or Dinner".

Critical reception

AllMusic editor Jon Azpiri wrote that "while too many pop and R&B divas rely on

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-like vocal histrionics, Sunshine Anderson wins over fans with her understated maturity ..''Your Woman'' features some solid production by Mike City and Mark Spark, and rather than trying to overpower the music with her voice, Anderson has enough confidence to just go along for the ride."

Single

Released as the album's lead single on February 27, 2001, '' Heard It All Before'' reached the top ten on both the UK Singles Chart and the US ''

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'' Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart while peaking at the number 18 on the ''Billboard''

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. A second single, ''Lunch or Dinner'' was released in September 2001.

Track listing

Notes * denotes co-producer

Personnel

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– photography * Sunshine Anderson – vocals * Richard Bates –

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* Mike City – backing vocals, executive producer, instruments * Douglas Coleman – recording engineer * Erick T. Coomes – bass * Mikey Dan – backing vocals * Chris Dawley – executive producer * Timothy Deberry – backing vocals * Larry Furgerrson – mastering * Brian Gardner – mastering * Lalah Hathaway – backing vocals * Shayne Ivy – design * Michael Linsdey – bass * Manny Marroquin – mixing * Johnny Mercier – keyboards * Mark Mitchell – recording engineer * Jimanie Nelson – keyboards * Mike Potivch – recording engineer * Jesse "Biz" Stewart – recording engineer * James "Storm" Singletary – drum programming * Mark Sparks – executive producer, drum programming * Erick Walls – guitar

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

References

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