Dondria vs. Phatfffat

Dondria vs. Phatfffat
Studio album by Dondria
Released August 17, 2010 (2010-08-17)
Genre R&B[1]
Length 38:26
Label So So Def, Malaco
Producer Jermaine Dupri, Johntá Austin, Bryan-Michael Cox
Singles from Dondria vs. Phatfffat
  1. "You're the One"
    Released: August 23, 2009
  2. "Shawty Wus Up"
    Released: June 1, 2010
  3. "Where Did We Go Wrong"
    Released: October 19, 2010

Dondria vs. Phatfffat is the debut studio album of American R&B singer Dondria, released on August 17, 2010, by So So Def Recordings.[2]

Singles

The first single was "You're the One", released on November 21, 2009. It peaked at number 14 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.

The second single, "Shawty Wus Up" was released June 1, 2010 and peaked at 66 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.

The third single, "Where Did We Go Wrong" was released October 19, 2010 and peaked at 72 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.

Critical reception

Allmusic's David Jeffries gave the album three-and-a-half out of five stars and called it a "pleasing throwback" to late-1990s R&B, stating "Dondria is vocally a dead ringer for Beyoncé but her material recalls the late ‘90s, 'one-namers' like Brandy, Monifah, and Monica".[3] Despite writing that the album "lacks progression on the production side", Shirea L. Carroll of Essence complimented Dondria's vocals and R&B sound, while noting "few misses" lyrically.[1] Mark Edward Nero of About.com gave the album three out of five stars and viewed its lyrics as "bland", but commended Dondria's performance on "ballads and faster-paced tracks" and commented that "despite its problems, the album is a nice showcasing of a raw, but talented newcomer".[4]

Track listing

  1. "You're the One" - 2:52
  2. "Saving Myself" - 2:38
  3. "Shawty Wus Up" (featuring Johntá Austin & Diamond) - 4:01
  4. "Making Love" - 3:17
  5. "Can You Help Me" - 4:12
  6. "Where Did We Go Wrong" - 4:01
  7. "No More" - 3:43
  8. "Still Be With Me" - 4:10
  9. "You're the One (JD's Jeep Mix)" - 3:13
  10. "Believer" - 3:34
  11. "Kissed By The Sun" - 2:56

Personnel

Credits for Dondria vs. Phatfffat adapted from Allmusic.[5]

  • Johnta Austin – Composer
  • Steven Barlow – Engineer, Assistant
  • Saisha Beechum – Make-Up
  • Derek Blanks – Art Direction, Design, Photography
  • Marcus John Bryant – Composer
  • Jimmie Cameron – Composer
  • Vella Maria Cameron – Composer
  • Brittany Carpentero – Composer
  • George Clinton – Composer
  • Bryan-Michael Cox – Composer, Producer
  • Cristyle – Vocal Arrangement
  • Dondria – Composer
  • Jermaine Dupri – Composer, Producer, Executive Producer, Mixing, Remix Producer
  • Leigh Elliott – Composer
  • Karen Freer – Cello
  • Wes Funderburk – Trombone
  • The Funderhorns – Horn
  • Kenneth Gamble – Composer
  • Joe Gransden – Trumpet
  • John Horesco – IV Engineer
  • Eddie Horst – String Arrangements
  • Josh Houghkirk – Assistant
  • Kegan Houston – Assistant
  • Leon Huff – Composer
  • Curtis Jackson – Composer
  • LaMarquis Jefferson – Bass

  • Joe the Butcher – Mixing
  • Crystal Johnson – Composer
  • Justin Bruns – Violin
  • Kenn Wagner – Violin
  • Ced Keyz – Producer
  • Daniel Laufer – Cello
  • Damien Lewis – Assistant
  • Lee Major – Producer
  • Connie McKendrick – Composer
  • Dania Miller – Hair Stylist
  • Johnny Mollings – Composer
  • Lenny Mollins – Composer
  • Tyler Nicolo – Mixing
  • Carlos Oyanedel – Assistant
  • Herb Powers – Mastering
  • William Pu – Violin
  • Christopher Pulgram – Violin
  • April Roomet – Stylist
  • William Scruggs – Saxophone
  • Sheela Iyengar – Violin
  • Olga Shpitko – Violin
  • Nakisha Smith – Composer
  • Brian Stanley – Mixing
  • Sou-Chun Su – Violin
  • Phil Tan – Mixing
  • Cedric Williams – Composer

References

  1. 1 2 Carroll, Shirea L. (August 17, 2010). "Music Review: Dondria's 'Dondria vs Phatfffat'". Essence. New York. Archived from the original on March 12, 2012. Retrieved January 26, 2013.
  2. ↑ Product Page: Dondria vs. Phatfffat. Amazon.com. Retrieved on 2010-09-10.
  3. ↑ Jeffries, David. Review: Dondria vs. Phatfffat. Allmusic. Retrieved on 2010-09-10.
  4. ↑ Nero, Mark Edward. Review: Dondria vs. Phatfffat. About.com. Retrieved on 2010-09-10.
  5. ↑ Credits: Dondria vs. Phatfffat. Allmusic. Retrieved on 2010-09-10.

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