Released 20 years ago
Ready II Fly
Naturally 7 · 2006
68 min · 18 tracks · contemporary R&B
Soulful harmonies intertwine with rhythmic grooves, crafting an uplifting soundscape that celebrates connection and resilience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Feel It (In the Air Tonight) — This cover transforms the classic into a vibrant showcase of vocal percussion and harmonies, bringing fresh energy to a familiar anthem.
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Can Ya Feel It? — The upbeat opener sets an infectious tone for the album, highlighting the group's signature sound with rich vocal layers and an inviting groove.
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Forever For You — This track showcases heartfelt lyrics intertwined with smooth harmonies, embodying themes of love and commitment that resonate throughout the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong vocal harmonies and rhythmic grooves but lacks depth for repeated listens.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a lively tone, followed by several mid-tempo songs that maintain the groove.
- Vocal harmonies are layered throughout, often featuring call-and-response sections that engage the listener.
- The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, creating a reflective conclusion to the album.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- 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
Known within its scene. 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
- uplifting vibes for social gatherings
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- feel-good rhythms for celebration
- catchy hooks for sing-alongs
- soothing harmonies for relaxed moments
Maybe skip if you
- slow, introspective listening preferences
- long, narrative-driven albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Ready II Fly is Naturally 7's third studio album, following their previous release, 2005's Experiment. At this stage in their career, the group had begun to establish a distinctive sound blending vocal harmonies with contemporary R&B influences, gaining recognition for their innovative a cappella style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mary J. Blige· Aaliyah· Common
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Can Ya Feel It? 3:53
- 2 Open Your Eyes 3:41
- 3 Feel It (In the Air Tonight) 4:41
- 4 Harder Than That 4:02
- 5 How Could It Be 1:48
- 6 Forever For You 4:13
- 7 Cool 4:01
- 8 Never 3:03
- 9 I Can't Doo Dat 3:48
- 10 4 Life 3:55
- 11 Tradition 3:44
- 12 Fly Baby 1:07
- 13 Let It Rain 4:02
- 14 What I'm Lookin' 4 (Ain't No Mountain High Enough) 4:25
- 15 New York 4:31
- 16 Comfort You 3:52
- 17 Close 2 Me 4:45
- 18 True Friends (And Family) 5:08
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