One Wish
Deborah Cox · 1998
62 min · 14 tracks · contemporary R&B
Smooth contemporary R&B melodies intertwine with powerful vocals and heartfelt lyrics on this evocative album.
Why this album works
'One Wish' features the massive hit 'Nobody’s Supposed to Be Here,' which topped the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart for 14 weeks, making it one of the longest-running number-one songs by a female artist in that genre at the time. The album solidified Deborah Cox's status within the R&B scene and highlighted her influence on subsequent artists and movements in the genre.
- Best for
- steady emotional exploration throughout heartfelt lyrics for deep connection for late-night introspection
- Context
- Released in 1998, 'One Wish' was Deborah Cox's sophomore album, following her self-titled debut in 1995. At this point, she was establishing herself as a prominent voice in contemporary R&B, building on the success of hits like 'It's Over Now.' This album marked a crucial step in her career as it showcased her vocal range and emotional depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Shania Twain· Sarah McLachlan· Céline Dion· Barenaked Ladies· Sum 41· Garou· Arcade Fire· Simple Plan
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 September 4:46
- 2 It’s Over Now Standout 4:19
- 3 Nobody’s Supposed to Be Here Standout 4:22
- 4 We Can’t Be Friends 4:41
- 5 Couldn’t We 4:32
- 6 One Wish 4:35
- 7 I Won’t Give Up Standout 4:32
- 8 Just When I Think I’m Over You 3:56
- 9 Love Is on the Way 4:43
- 10 I Never Knew 5:06
- 11 One Day You Will 4:12
- 12 Nobody’s Supposed to Be Here (dance mix) 4:14
- 13 Things Just Ain’t the Same (dance mix) 4:11
- 14 September (dance mix) 4:12
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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