Mahogany Soul
Angie Stone · 2001
75 min · 18 tracks · contemporary R&B
A rich tapestry of soulful melodies intertwined with heartfelt lyrics and a blend of contemporary R&B and classic funk elements.
Top tracks — play these first
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Soul Insurance Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Brotha — 'Brotha' stands out as a celebration of male relationships and empowerment, combining a smooth groove with poignant lyrics that highlight appreciation for men in various roles.
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Wish I Didn’t Miss You — This track is an emotional ballad that resonates with anyone who has experienced heartache, featuring a memorable chorus and Stone's powerful vocal delivery.
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Pissed Off — 'Pissed Off' showcases Stone's raw emotion and vulnerability, addressing feelings of betrayal and frustration in relationships through both its lyrics and passionate vocal performance.
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Easier Said Than Done — With its catchy hook and relatable themes about love challenges, this song exemplifies the album's blend of modern production with classic soul influences.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and production, blending contemporary R&B with classic influences while maintaining emotional depth.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a strong mid-tempo track, 'Soul Insurance', and maintains a consistent groove through the first half before introducing more introspective themes in the latter tracks.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies, with Angie Stone's lead vocals often accompanied by background singers that enhance the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- The interlude 'Makings of You' serves as a reflective pause, creating a shift in mood before returning to more upbeat tracks like '20 Dollars'.
- The final track, 'Time of the Month', closes the album with a slower tempo, providing a contrasting finish to the preceding energy.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- layered, dense sonic textures
- dynamic emotional journeys
- contemplative late-night vibes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Solidified Angie Stone's presence in neo-soul, following her successful debut.
- Career context
- Released in January 2001, Mahogany Soul was Angie Stone's second studio album, following her successful debut, Black Diamond. At this point in her career, Stone was solidifying her presence in the neo-soul movement, which was gaining momentum alongside her growing recognition as a powerful vocalist and songwriter.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Erykah Badu· Jill Scott· Lauryn Hill
Tracklist
- 1 Soul Insurance Start here 5:00
- 2 Brotha 4:28
- 3 Pissed Off 4:41
- 4 More Than a Woman 4:53
- 5 Snowflakes 3:49
- 6 Wish I Didn’t Miss You 4:30
- 7 Easier Said Than Done 3:56
- 8 Bottles & Cans 3:54
- 9 The Ingredients of Love 3:56
- 10 What U Dyin’ For 5:26
- 11 Makings of You (interlude) 2:30
- 12 Mad Issues 4:49
- 13 If It Wasn’t 4:22
- 14 20 Dollars 4:42
- 15 Life Goes On 3:57
- 16 The Heat (outro) 1:54
- 17 Brotha, Part II 4:02
- 18 Time of the Month 4:09
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