Silk is the self-titled second studio album by American R&B group Silk. It was released on November 28, 1995, through Elektra Records. The album peaked at number forty-six on the US Billboard 200 chart.
Critical reception
Stephen Thomas Erlewine at AllMusic called the group's vocals on the album "impressive." Erlewine also gave note to the production, which he referred to as "seamless without being overly slick. The only problem with Silk, then, is the wildly uneven material." The ballad "How Could You Say You Love Me," and third single "Don't Rush" were praised by Upscale magazine.Upscale: The Successful Black Magazine - Page 80 1996 -"Silk Silk Elektra Records The Atlanta-based quintet Silk resurfaces with their Ic awaited sophomore release. Silk, on Elektra Records, ... the sweet ballad "How Could Yi You Love Me," with its whispered piano antics, and "Don't Rush." with its infectious hook ...
Chart performance Silk peaked at forty-six on the US Billboard 200.
Track listing
Notes signifies a co-producer
Personnel Information taken from Allmusic. art direction – Alli assistant engineering – Gerardo Lopez design – Alli drum programming – Rory Bennett, John Howcott, Gerald Levert, Edwin Nicholas, Donald Parks engineering – Tina Antoine, Jeff Bordett, Mike Chapman, John Howcott, Lisa Po-Ying Huang, Jay Lean, Paul Logus, Lee Mars, Carl Nappa, Alex Nesmith, Donald Parks, Jason Shablik, Ron A. Shaffer, Louie Teran, Darin Whittington executive production – Silk grooming – Dennis Mitchell group – Silk guitar – Craig B., Rob Cunningham, Charlie Singleton keyboard programming – Rory Bennett, John Howcott, Gerald Levert, Myron McKinley, Edwin Nicholas, Donald Parks keyboards – Mike Chapman, Gary Jenkins, Trent Thomas make-up – Gwynnis Mosby mixing – Charles "Prince Charles" Alexander, Rob Chiarelli, Jay Lean, Tony Maserati, Johnny Most, Ron A. Shaffer, Soulshock multi-instruments – Myron McKinley, Darin Whittington photography – Marc Baptiste production – Tina Antoine, Rory Bennett, Mike Chapman, Dave Hall, John Howcott, Gary Jenkins, Karlin, Gerald Levert, Myron McKinley, Edwin Nicholas, Emanuel Officer, Donald Parks, Silk, Soulshock, Trent Thomas, Darin Whittington sample programming – Mike Chapman sequencing – Gerald Levert, Edwin Nicholas stylist – Agnes Cammock synthesizer – Gary Jenkins vocal arranging – Horace Brown, Gordon Chambers, Karlin, Gerald Levert, Andrea Martin, Ivan Matias, Emanuel Officer, Soulshock vocals (background) – Silk
Charts
Weekly charts + Weekly chart performance for Silk Chart (1995) Peakposition Australian Albums (ARIA) N.B. The High Point number in the NAT column represents the release's peak on the national chart. 199
Year-end charts + Year-end chart performance for Silk Chart (1996) Position US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)77
Certifications
Release history + Silk release history Region Date Format Label United States November 28, 1995 Elektra
References
External links Silk at Discogs