Nathan Michael Shawn Wanya

Nathan Michael Shawn Wanya
Studio album by
Boyz II Men
ReleasedSeptember 12, 2000
Recorded1999–2000
Studios
Paramount Recording Studios
(Hollywood, California)
Stonecreek Recording Studios
Studio 77
(Gladwyne, Pennsylvania)
Triangle Sound
(Atlanta, Georgia)
Westlake Audio
(Los Angeles, California)
Quad Recording Studios
(New York City)
GenreR&B
Length63:20
LanguageEnglish
LabelUniversal
Producers
Boyz II Men chronology
The Ballad Collection
(2000)		 Nathan Michael Shawn Wanya
(2000)		 Legacy: The Greatest Hits Collection
(2001)
Singles from Nathan Michael Shawn Wanya
  1. "Pass You By"
    Released: July 11, 2000
  2. "Thank You in Advance"
    Released: December 12, 2000

Nathan Michael Shawn Wanya is the fifth album by R&B group Boyz II Men in 2000. The only LP issued during the group's brief contract with Universal Records, its title reflects the album's ambitions; unlike previous records, the majority of the tracks were written and produced by Boyz II Men themselves. The two singles, "Pass You By" and "Thank You in Advance", both performed below expectations on the charts.[1]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusicStarStarStarStar[2]
Entertainment WeeklyB[3]
The Rolling Stone Album GuideStarStar[4]

AllMusic editor Stephen Thomas Erlewine wrote that Nathan Michael Shawn Wanya was Boyz II Men's "first full-fledged adult album," mostly self-written and produced, delivering "lush ballads and swinging hip-hop soul" that were "pleasant" and sometimes "seductive or effortlessly danceable," while cutting back on "vocal histrionics" to create their "most mature yet" record.[2] Similarly, Connie Johnson from The Los Angeles Times praised the album for showing a "grown-up, sophisticated side," balancing "fluffy moments" with surprisingly mature music, highlighting tracks like the "Beautiful Women," the ballad "I Do" with its "sepia-toned, doo-wop sentiments," and Shep Crawford's "Thank You in Advance" for its "heart-tugging poignancy" that contrasts with today's "edgy cynicism."[5]

Entertainment Weekly critic Josh Tyrangiel wrote that on Nathan Michael Shawn Wanya, Boyz II Men "drop the balladeering [...] in favor of mature, danceable, even occasionally sexy tracks" that, while "not perfect," provide a "respite from their past shtick," with hints of "libido and open dissatisfaction with playing nice."[3] Kris Adams from The Stranger noted that Boyz II Men, with Nathan Michael Shawn Wanya, "hope to tap into the success of the current wave of boy bands," whose popularity is "based on the sound that Boyz II Men used in the first place."[6]

Commercial performance

Their first album in three years, Nathan Michael Shawn Wanya debuted and peaked at number four on the US Billboard 200 on first-week sales of slightly less than 133,000 copies.[7] A breakaway from their previous album, it only spent three weeks on the chart.[8] By August 2001, it had sold 686,000 copies.[8]

Track listing

Standard version
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Beautiful Women"
She'kspere4:09
2."Step On Up"
  • N. Morris
  • McCary
  • Stockman
  • W. Morris
Boyz II Men4:54
3."Good Guy"
  • She'kspere
  • Burruss
  • N. Morris
  • McCary
  • Stockman
  • W. Morris
She'kspere3:49
4."Bounce, Shake, Move, Swing"
  • N. Morris
  • McCary
  • Stockman
  • W. Morris
Boyz II Men4:19
5."What the Deal"
  • N. Morris
  • McCary
  • Stockman
  • W. Morris
Anthony "Shep" Crawford4:25
6."I Finally Know"
Anthony "Shep" Crawford5:05
7."Pass You By"StockmanBoyz II Men4:26
8."Dreams"
  • Todd Huston
  • LaMenga Kafi
  • W. Morris
  • Jamar Jones
  • Durrel Bottoms
  • N. Morris
  • McCary
  • Stockman
Boyz II Men3:47
9."I Do"Mervyn WarrenMervyn Warren4:11
10."Thank You in Advance"Anthony "Shep" CrawfordAnthony "Shep" Crawford4:11
11."Never Go Away"StockmanBoyz II Men5:06
12."Lovely"
  • N. Morris
  • McCary
  • Stockman
  • W. Morris
Boyz II Men5:30
13."Know What You Want"N. MorrisBoyz II Men5:17
14."Do You Remember"
  • N. Morris
  • McCary
  • Stockman
  • W. Morris
Boyz II Men4:17
Japanese version (bonus tracks)
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
15."I Miss You"N. Morris5:36
16."Marry Me"
  • N. Morris
  • McCary
  • Stockman
  • W. Morris
4:06
17."Darlin'"
  • N. Morris
  • McCary
  • Stockman
  • W. Morris
4:34
  • Credits adapted from liner notes.[9]

Charts

Certifications

Certifications for Nathan Michael Shawn Wanya
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[23] Gold 50,000^
Japan (RIAJ)[24] Platinum 200,000^
United States (RIAA)[25] Gold 500,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ↑ "Nathan Michael Shawn Wanya - Boyz II Men". Universal Motown Republic Group. Retrieved July 14, 2009.
  2. 1 2 Allmusic review
  3. 1 2 Tyrangiel, Josh (September 15, 2000). "Music Review: 'Nathan Michael Shawn Wanya'". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on June 27, 2022. Retrieved March 30, 2026.
  4. ↑ Brackett, Nathan; Christian Hoard (2004). The Rolling Stone Album Guide. New York City, New York: Simon and Schuster. p. 100. ISBN 0-7432-0169-8.
  5. ↑ Johnson, Connie (September 10, 2000). "BOYZ II MEN, "Nathan, Michael, Shawn, Wanya," Universal". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved March 30, 2026.
  6. ↑ Adams, Kris (September 7, 2000). "CD Review Revue". The Stranger. Retrieved March 30, 2026.
  7. ↑ Adams, Kris (September 21, 2000). "LL Cool J's disc debuts on top". Reuters. Retrieved March 30, 2026 – via CNN.
  8. 1 2 "Update: Boyz II Men Signs With Arista". Billboard. August 20, 2001. Retrieved March 30, 2026.
  9. ↑ Boyz II Men - Nathan Michael Shawn Wanya. Universal Records. 012 159 281
  10. ↑ "Australiancharts.com – Boyz II Men – Nathan Michael Shawn Wanya". Hung Medien. Retrieved October 4, 2020.
  11. ↑ "Boyz II Men Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
  12. ↑ "Dutchcharts.nl – Boyz II Men – Nathan Michael Shawn Wanya" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved October 4, 2020.
  13. ↑ "Lescharts.com – Boyz II Men – Nathan Michael Shawn Wanya". Hung Medien. Retrieved October 4, 2020.
  14. ↑ "Offiziellecharts.de – Boyz II Men – Nathan Michael Shawn Wanya" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved October 4, 2020.
  15. ↑ "ボーイズ・Ii・メンのアルバム売上ランキング". Retrieved April 16, 2023.
  16. ↑ "Swisscharts.com – Boyz II Men – Nathan Michael Shawn Wanya". Hung Medien. Retrieved October 4, 2020.
  17. ↑ "Official Albums Chart on 23/9/2000 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 4, 2020.
  18. ↑ "Official R&B Albums Chart on 23/9/2000 – Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
  19. ↑ "Boyz II Men Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 4, 2020.
  20. ↑ "Boyz II Men Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 4, 2020.
  21. ↑ "자료제공:(사)한국음반산업협회/이 자료는당협회와 상의없이 가공,편집을금합니다". MIAK (in Korean). Archived from the original on June 16, 2007. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
  22. ↑ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2000". Billboard. Retrieved October 4, 2020.
  23. ↑ "Canadian album certifications – Boyz II Men – Nathan Michael Shawn Wanya". Music Canada. Retrieved July 25, 2012.
  24. ↑ "Japanese album certifications – ボーイズIIメン – ネイザン・マイケル・ショーン・ウォンヤ" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Retrieved July 15, 2012. Select 2000年12月 on the drop-down menu
  25. ↑ "American album certifications – Boyz II Men – Nathan Michael Shawn Wanya". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved July 15, 2012.


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