Soulful (Ruben Studdard Album)
''Soulful'' is the debut studio album from second-season ''American Idol'' winner Ruben Studdard, released on December 9, 2003 by J Records. The record received mixed reviews from critics divided over the quality of the track listing and Ruben's vocal performance. ''Soulful'' debuted at number one on the ''Billboard'' 200 and spawned two singles: "Sorry 2004" and "What If". Critical reception ''Soulful'' garnered mixed reviews from music critics divided over the track listing and Studdard's vocal performance. A writer for ''People'' said that ''Soulful'' does "a good job of translating to record the cuddly Velvet Teddy Bear charm that won over ''Idol'' fans, resulting in a likable if unspectacular set." David Browne, writing for ''Entertainment Weekly'', commended the "penthouse R&B and mild hip-hop" tracks by Swizz Beatz and Irv Gotti for providing versatility in Studdard's performance but found his vocals on the ballads to be "raw and unpolished," filled with mediocrity whe ...
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Ruben Studdard
Ruben Studdard (born September 12, 1978) is an American singer and actor. He rose to fame as the winner of the second season of ''American Idol'' and received a Grammy Award nomination in 2003 for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance for his recording of " Superstar". In the years following ''Idol'', Studdard has released seven studio albums, including his platinum-selling debut, '' Soulful'', and the top-selling gospel follow-up, '' I Need an Angel''. He is most well known for his recording career, which has produced hits including " Flying Without Wings", " Sorry 2004", and " Change Me", but he has also segued into television and stage work. Most notably, he starred as Fats Waller in a national tour revival of '' Ain't Misbehavin''',Ruben Studdard tou ...
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