Paula DeAnda (album)

Paula DeAnda
Studio album by
Paula DeAnda
ReleasedAugust 29, 2006
Genres
Length48:23
LabelArista
Producers
Singles from Paula DeAnda
  1. "Doing Too Much"
    Released: June 3, 2006
  2. "Walk Away (Remember Me)"
    Released: November 14, 2006
  3. "When It Was Me"
    Released: January 6, 2007
  4. "Easy"
    Released: May 15, 2007[2]

Paula DeAnda is the self-titled debut and only studio album by American singer Paula DeAnda. It includes six singles: "Doing Too Much" featuring Baby Bash, "Walk Away (Remember Me)" featuring The DEY, "When It Was Me", and "Easy" featuring Bow Wow. As well as two promotional singles "Clap ta This"[3] and "Back Up Off Me".[4] The song "Overloved", written by Diane Warren, was originally recorded by Raven-Symoné for her third album, This is My Time (2004). The album peaked at number 54 on the Billboard 200.[5] By June 2007, the album had sold over 214,000 copies.[6]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
USA TodayStarStar[7]

AllMusic editor found that "with an equal emphasis on sultry R&B ballads and uptempo dance-pop, Paula DeAnda's 2006 self-titled debut can easily be filed next to contemporary R&B divas like Beyoncé and Mariah Carey [...] Yet DeAnda's voice and lyrics add a bit of bite to the glossy R&B, and that distinctive twist, along with major-label support, make the singer a talent to watch."[1] Elysa Gardner of USA Today gave Paula DeAnda a two-star rating, describing it as a modest introduction that relied on predictable production and guest appearances. She praised DeAnda's youthful charm and highlighted "When It Was Me" and "Good Girl" as tracks where her personality came through most effectively.[7]

Track listing

Paula DeAnda track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Doing Too Much" (featuring Baby Bash)
Happy Perez4:06
2."Walk Away (Remember Me)" (featuring The D.E.Y.)
StarGate4:20
3."Easy" (featuring Lil Wayne)
Danja3:56
4."When It Was Me"
Taylor4:01
5."Overloved"Diane Warren
  • Andy Zulla
  • Stephen Ferrera
3:59
6."So Cold"
StarGate3:39
7."Good Girl"
  • Dusty & Mike
  • Ferrera
2:40
8."Wanna Be with You" (featuring V Nice)
Quinn3:28
9."Clap ta This" (featuring Ak'Sent)
  • Sixx John
  • Sauce
3:48
10."Breathe"
  • DeAnda
  • Aguiree
  • Olivera
  • Angelo Pintello
  • Christopher Fonseca
  • Gil Askey
  • Linda Clifford
  • Dusty & Mike
  • Ferrera
3:26
11."Let's Go Out Tonight"
  • Dusty & Mike
  • Ferrera
2:58
12."I'll Be Down for You"
  • DeAnda
  • Olivera
  • Russell Atkins
  • Steve-O Valdez
Russell Lee4:12
13."Footprints on My Heart"
  • DeAnda
  • Perez
  • Valdez
  • Atkins
  • Chad Roussel
Happy Perez3:50
International edition bonus track
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
14."Alegría"
  • DeAnda
  • Mickaël Zibi
Zibi2:53
Japanese edition bonus track[8]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
15."Back Up Off Me"
  • Smith
  • Marcus Allen
  • Melvan Sparkman
The Heavyweights3:29
2007 digital re-issue
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
3."Easy" (featuring Bow Wow)
  • Hills
  • Carter, Jr.
  • Frierson
  • Ruffin
Danja3:28
14."Back Up Off Me"
  • Smith
  • Marcus Allen
  • Melvan Sparkman
The Heavyweights3:29
15."Lo Que Hago por Tu Amor (Doing Too Much)" (featuring Baby Bash)
  • DeAnda
  • Bryant
  • Perez
  • Noa
Happy Perez4:06
16."Irresistible" (featuring Max Minelli)
  • DeAnda
  • Perez
  • Lee
  • Chad Roussel
Happy Perez4:10
17."Facil (Easy)"
  • Hills
  • Frierson
  • Ruffin
Danja3:12

Notes

  • "Overloved" is a cover of the track of the same name, originally sung by Raven-Symoné.
  • "Clap ta This" is labeled as "Make 'em Clap ta This" on physical pressings in North America.[9]

Sample credits

  • "Good Girl" contains a portion of the composition "That's How It Is" written by Eddie Watkins, Jr.
  • "Clap ta This" contains a sample from "Eric B. Is President" written by Eric Barrier & William Griffin as performed by Eric B. & Rakim.
  • "Breathe" contains a sample from "Please Darling, Don't Say Goodbye" written by Gil Askey & Linda Clifford as performed by Linda Clifford
  • "Let's Go Out Tonight" contains a portion of the composition "Thinking About Your Charm" written by Reginald Andrews, Leon "Ndugu" Chancler and Donnie Sterling.

Charts

Chart performance for Paula DeAnda
Chart (2006) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[10]54

References

  1. 1 2 Allmusic review
  2. ↑ "FMQB: Radio Industry News, Music Industry Updates, Arbitron Ratings, Music News and more!". Archived from the original on November 1, 2009.
  3. ↑ "Paula DeAnda featuring Baby Bash & Ak'Sent - Doing Too Much / Clap Ta This". Discogs. 2006.
  4. ↑ "Back up off Me". Spotify.
  5. ↑ Billboard album chart history
  6. ↑ "LicenZing LLC "Tops the Charts" for their Sweet Vibes Lux Client and Signs with Paula DeAnda for Fall/Holiday 2007 Ad Campaign" (Press release). June 6, 2007 – via PR.com.
  7. 1 2 Gardner, Elysa (August 28, 2006). "This week's reviews: Roots, Kelis, Danity, Jessica, Ray, Meth, Dro and more". USA Today. Archived from the original on October 24, 2006. Retrieved July 12, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Paula DeAnda". Spotify. 2006.
  9. ↑ "Paula DeAnda". Amazon. 2006.
  10. ↑ "Paula DeAnda Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved July 15, 2022.
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