Name: Charlie, Last Name Wilson by Charlie Wilson
Brand: Charlie Wilson
SKU: 828766942927
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 3.5 (84 reviews)

ALBUM

Although the Gap Band enjoyed their greatest commercial and creative success in the late '70s and early '80s, Charlie Wilson's influence on R&B and hip-hop continued long after that. The onetime Gap Band singer was a major influence on Guy/Aaron Hall, Keith Sweat, Bell Biv DeVoe, and other new jack swing stars who emerged in the late '80s and early '90s, and it certainly isn't hard to hear Wilson's impact on the '90s and 2000s hits of R. Kelly. But veteran R&B artists who opened doors in the past don't always have doors opened for them as they grow older; most of the R&B stars who emerged in the '70s are lucky to be recording for small indie labels in the 21st century, let alone a major label like Jive. But recording for Jive is exactly what Wilson does on 2005's Charlie, Last Name Wilson, which finds him collaborating with none other than R. Kelly. In addition to serving as executive producer, Kelly wrote, produced, and arranged three songs: "Magic," the title track, and the Stevie Wonder-ish "No Words." Kelly didn't produce the entire album -- the Platinum Brothers, T. Pain, and several others also help out -- but whoever the producer or writer is on a particular track, the obvious goal was to make Wilson sound contemporary and modern by 2005 standards. And Wilson sounds perfectly natural alongside guest Snoop Dogg on the angry "You Got Nerve" and even Justin Timberlake (who has shed some of his more bubblegum tendencies of the past) on the infectious "Floatin'." Romantic slow jams are a high priority on this CD, and grooves like "Asking Questions," "What If I'm the One," and "Let's Chill" (a remake of Guy's hit) essentially take the Gap Band's classic "Yearning for Your Love"/"Outstanding" vibe and add a big dose of hip-hop. In other words, Wilson does exactly what Kelly, Teddy Riley, Sweat, and so many of his other admirers have been doing all these years. Charlie, Last Name Wilson isn't in a class with the singer's best recordings with the Gap Band, but it's a respectable and inspired demonstration of his ability to be relevant to the hip-hop-drenched urban contemporary scene of 2005. ~ Alex Henderson

1. Magic

by Charlie Wilson

Guitar: Donnie Lyle; Performer
Primary Artist: Charlie Wilson; Main Performer
Keyboard: Kendall Nesbitt; Performer
Performer: Charlie Wilson; Performer
Arranger: R. Kelly; Composer
Composer: R. Kelly; Composer
Lyricist: R. Kelly; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Steve Bearsley
Jason Mlodzinski
Nathan Wheeler; Production
Engineer: Abel Garibaldi
Nathan Wheeler
Ian Mereness
Andy Gallas
Jason Mlodzinski; Production
Mastering Engineer: Herbie Powers Jr.; Production
Mixing Engineer: Ian Mereness
R. Kelly; Production
Producer: R. Kelly; Production
Programmer: Ian Mereness; Production

2. Charlie, Last Name Wilson

by Charlie Wilson

Guitar: Donnie Lyle; Performer
Primary Artist: Charlie Wilson; Main Performer
Keyboard: Rodney East; Performer
Performer: Charlie Wilson; Performer
Arranger: R. Kelly; Composer
Composer: R. Kelly; Composer
Lyricist: R. Kelly; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Nathan Wheeler
Jason Mlodzinski; Production
Mastering Engineer: Herbie Powers Jr.; Production
Mixing Engineer: R. Kelly
Ian Mereness; Production
Producer: R. Kelly; Production
Programmer: Ian Mereness; Production
Recording: Ian Mereness
Steve Bearsley
Andy Gallas; Production

3. So Hot (Featuring Noah)

by Charlie Wilson, Twista

Featured Artist: Twista; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Charlie Wilson Featuring Twista
Charlie Wilson; Main Performer
Performer: Charlie Wilson
Twista
Charlie Wilson Featuring Twista; Performer
Composer: T. Muhammad
Michael Chesser
Adam Gibbs; Composer
Lyricist: Michael Chesser
Adam Gibbs
T. Muhammad; Composer
Engineer: Sean Tallman
The Platinum Brothers; Production
Mixing Engineer: Kevin "kd" Davis; Production
Producer: The Platinum Brothers; Production

4. Let's Chill

by Charlie Wilson

Primary Artist: Charlie Wilson; Main Performer
Background Vocals: Brandi Williams; Performer
Keyboard: Karl Antoine; Performer
Performer: Charlie Wilson; Performer
Composer: K. Hickson
T. Riley
Bernard Belle
Michael Chesser
Keith Sweat
Charlie Wilson
Adam Gibbs
B. Belle; Composer
Lyricist: Bernard Belle
T. Riley
K. Hickson
Michael Chesser
Keith Sweat
Charlie Wilson
Adam Gibbs
B. Belle; Composer
Vocal Arrangement: Charlie Wilson
The Platinum Brothers
K. Hickson; Composer
Engineer: Sean Tallman
The Platinum Brothers; Production
Mixing Engineer: Kevin "kd" Davis; Production
Producer: The Platinum Brothers
Larry "rock" Campbell; Production

5. No Words

by Charlie Wilson

Primary Artist: Charlie Wilson; Main Performer
Guitar: Donnie Lyle; Performer
Keyboard: Kendall Nesbitt; Performer
Performer: Charlie Wilson; Performer
Arranger: R. Kelly; Composer
Composer: R. Kelly; Composer
Lyricist: R. Kelly; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Steve Bearsley
Jason Mlodzinski
Nathan Wheeler; Production
Engineer: Andy Gallas
Jason Mlodzinski
Nathan Wheeler
Abel Garibaldi
Ian Mereness; Production
Mixing Engineer: Ian Mereness
R. Kelly; Production
Producer: R. Kelly; Production
Programmer: Ian Mereness; Production

6. Floatin'

by Charlie Wilson, Justin Timberlake, Will.i.am

Featured Artist: Justin Timberlake
Will.i.am; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Charlie Wilson; Main Performer
Drums: Justin Timberlake; Performer
Guitar: Will.i.am; Performer
Keyboard: Justin Timberlake
Debbie Nova; Performer
Performer: Charlie Wilson
Justin Timberlake
Will.i.am
Charlie Wilson Feat. Justin Timberlake & Will.i.am; Performer
Vocals: Justin Timberlake
Will.i.am
Charlie Wilson; Performer
Composer: Justin Timberlake
L. Burgess
James Calloway
Aaron Davenport
Will Adams
W. Adams; Composer
Lyricist: Will Adams
L. Burgess
James Calloway
Aaron Davenport
Justin Timberlake
W. Adams; Composer
Engineer: Will.i.am
Ethan Willoughby; Production
Mixing Engineer: Tony Maserati; Production
Producer: The Jaw Breakers
Jawbreakers; Production
Project Coordinator: Venus Brown; Production
Recording: Will.i.am; Production

7. Asking Questions

by Charlie Wilson

Primary Artist: Charlie Wilson; Main Performer
Guitar: Eric Jackson; Performer
Keyboard: Clarence Allen; Performer
Performer: Gregg Pagani
Charlie Wilson; Performer
Vocals: Charlie Wilson; Performer
Composer: Clarence Allen
T. Muhammad
Gregg Pagani
Duane Covert; Composer
Lyricist: Duane Covert
Clarence Allen
T. Muhammad
Gregg Pagani; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Mike Houge; Production
Engineer: Jun Ishizeki
Gregg Pagani
Sean Tallman; Production
Mixing Engineer: Kevin "kd" Davis; Production
Producer: Gregg Pagani
T. Muhammad
Duane Covert; Production
Programmer: Gregg Pagani; Production

8. What If I'm The One

by Charlie Wilson

Background Vocals: Lil' Steve
Durrell Babbs; Performer
Primary Artist: Charlie Wilson; Main Performer
Performer: Charlie Wilson; Performer
Composer: Harvey Mason, Jr.
Antonio Dixon
Damon Thomas
Tank
Eric Dawkins
Harvey Mason
D. Thomas; Composer
Lyricist: Eric Dawkins
Antonio Dixon
Damon Thomas
Harvey Mason, Jr.
Tank
Harvey Mason
D. Thomas; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Aaron Renner; Production
Engineer: Dave "natural Love" Russell
Dabling "hobby Boy" Harward; Production
Mixing Engineer: Dave "natural Love" Russell; Production
Producer: The Underdogs
Tank; Production
Jr.: Harvey Mason; Other

9. You Got Nerve

by Charlie Wilson, Snoop Dogg

Featured Artist: Snoop Dogg; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Charlie Wilson Featuring Snoop Dogg
Charlie Wilson; Main Performer
Performer: Charlie Wilson
Snoop Dogg
Charlie Wilson Featuring Snoop Dogg; Performer
Composer: Faheem Najm; Composer
Lyricist: Faheem Najm; Composer
Vocal Arrangement: Charlie Wilson; Composer
Engineer: Rich Tapper
Sean Tallman
Exit; Production
Mixing Engineer: Kevin "kd" Davis; Production
Producer: T-pain; Production

10. Thru It All

by Charlie Wilson

Primary Artist: Charlie Wilson; Main Performer
Performer: Charlie Wilson
Glenn Lewis; Performer
Composer: Eric Roberson
Vidal Davis
Andre Harris; Composer
Lyricist: Eric Roberson
Andre Harris
Vidal Davis; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Mike Tsarfati; Production
Engineer: Vincent Dilorenzo; Production
Mixing Engineer: Vincent Dilorenzo; Production
Producer: Vidal Davis
Andre Harris; Production

11. My Guarantee

by Charlie Wilson

Primary Artist: Charlie Wilson; Main Performer
Performer: Charlie Wilson; Performer
Vocals: Eritza Laues; Performer
Composer: Nastacia Kendall
Kier Gist
Terence Abney
Shanell Irving
Tony Black
B. Muhammad
E. Crandle
E. Laues
F. Oliphant
K. Gist; Composer
Lyricist: Kier Gist
Nastacia Kendall
Shanell Irving
Terence Abney
Tony Black
B. Muhammad
E. Crandle
E. Laues
F. Oliphant
K. Gist; Composer
Engineer: "you Can Ask" Giz
Sean Tallman
Rob Herrera; Production
Mixing Engineer: Kevin "kd" Davis; Production
Producer: Cito Crandle
Terrance "tramp Baby" Abney
Kaygee
Kay Gee; Production

12. Cry No More

by Charlie Wilson

Background Vocals: Anthony King
Pam Taylor; Performer
Primary Artist: Charlie Wilson; Main Performer
Guitar: Cordell Walton
Charlie Wilson; Performer
Composer: Charlie Wilson
Cordell Walton
M. Wilson
W. Starks; Composer
Performer: Charlie Wilson; Performer
Arranger: Larry Gold; Composer
Lyricist: Cordell Walton
W. Starks
Charlie Wilson
M. Wilson; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Larry "rock" Campbell
W. Starks; Production
Engineer: Larry Gold
Young Dude
Cordell Walton
Sean Tallman; Production
Executive Producer: R. Kelly; Production
Mastering Engineer: Tom Coyne; Production
Mixing Engineer: Kevin "kd" Davis; Production
Producer: Cordell Walton
Charlie Wilson; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

51 minutes and 29 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

11/12 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

9/12 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

R&B, Soul, Contemporary R&B

Label

Jive

Music Distribution Service

Sony

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Aug 22, 2005

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

828766942927

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Charlie, Last Name Wilson

1. Magic

2. Charlie, Last Name Wilson

3. So Hot (Featuring Noah)

4. Let's Chill

5. No Words

6. Floatin'

7. Asking Questions

8. What If I'm The One

9. You Got Nerve

10. Thru It All

11. My Guarantee

12. Cry No More

Technical Specifications

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Charlie, Last Name Wilson

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1. Magic

2. Charlie, Last Name Wilson

3. So Hot (Featuring Noah)

4. Let's Chill

5. No Words

6. Floatin'

7. Asking Questions

8. What If I'm The One

9. You Got Nerve

10. Thru It All

11. My Guarantee

12. Cry No More

Technical Specifications