A Love Supreme (Chanté Moore album)

A Love Supreme is the second album by American singer Chanté Moore, released on November 15, 1994, through Silas/MCA Records. The album peaked at number 20 on the UK R&B Albums chart and number 11 on the US Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.

Background and release
A Love Supreme features production from Simon Law, Moore, Ross Anderson, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Kenneth Crouch, Kipper Jones, Tricky Stewart, among others.

The album was preceded by the release of the singles "Old School Lovin'", "This Time", "Free/Sail On" and "I'm What You Need". The album gave Moore another US Top 20 R&B hit with the single "Old School Lovin'". A remake of the Alicia Myers hit "I Want to Thank You," appeared as well as a medley/mash-up of the Deniece Williams song "Free" and the Commodores song "Sail On".

"Mood" was included on the soundtrack to the 1994 feature film Beverly Hills Cop III

Critical reception
Washington Post critic Richard Harrington called the album "a beautifully crafted song-cycle tracing the evolution of a romantic relationship from fantasy to fruition, with plenty of pit stops for doubt and misunderstanding. Given the number of producers involved – some 15 in all – it's remarkable that the album has thematic and sonic unity [...] While Moore is clearly capable of Minnie Ripperton-style heights into the stratosphere she communicates greater emotional presence by riding slow, deep grooves that allow her to sing with smoldering commitment."

Sherrie Winston of The Sun Sentinel found that throughout A Love Supreme "Moore combines sultry vocals with lyrics of chivalry, romance and spirituality. The singer's range is phenomenal; her style undeniable." Winston further described the album as "a mellow listen that layers gritty island sounds with singing violins and harps. If the rap infusion has got you down, Moore offers a mellow, sexy and talented reprieve", delivering "its message with subtlety. The way it used to be."

People calld A Love Supreme "a classic soul affair," comparing 'Moore's supple, relaxed singing style" to a "a young Diana Ross with more lung power." Further praising Moore's vocal performance, the magazine noted that "she builds up a romantic sweat while keeping her vocal cool on "My Special Perfect One" and "Mood," and wrings tears without becoming maudlin on "Am I Losing You." AllMusic declared Moore "one of the leading new R&B divas" and praised her vocal performances, writing: "Her voice has a remarkable range, and an emotive quality rare in many new artists, [...] reminiscent of Diana Ross, but a full-throttle Ross. Her jazz inclinations and rich, lower register also remind the listener of Anita Baker and Toni Braxton."

Chart performance
A Love Supreme debuted and peaked at number 64 on the US Billboard 200 in the week of March 12, 1994. It also opened at number 11 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.

Track listing
Notes
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Personnel

 * Mark Abetz – engineer
 * Judi Acosta-Stewart – production coordination
 * Scott Alspach – producer
 * Michael Alvord	- assistant engineer
 * Ross Anderson – bass, drum programming, guitar, mixing, producer
 * Philip Bailey – guest artist, vocals (background)
 * Tom Baker – assistant engineer
 * Gary Barnacle – flute
 * Harvey Brough – string arrangements
 * Alexandra Brown – vocals (background)
 * Bridgette Bryant – vocals (Background)
 * James "Chip" Bunton – production coordination
 * David Campbell – string arrangements
 * Bryan Carrigan – second engineer
 * Teddy Castellucci – guitar
 * Richard Cottrell – engineer
 * Kenneth Crouch – multi instruments, producer
 * Paulinho da Costa – percussion
 * Kevin "KD" Davis – engineer, mixing
 * Sean Davis – assistant engineer
 * C.J. DeVillar – assistant engineer
 * George Duke – guest artist
 * Derrick Edmondson – saxophone
 * Danny Flynn – stylist
 * Gwyn Foxx – vocals (background)
 * Jud J. Friedman – keyboards, producer, string arrangements
 * Siedah Garrett – guest artist, vocals (background)
 * Sean "Sep" Hall – producer, programming, rhythm arrangements, sequencing, vocal arrangement
 * Lee Hamblin – drum programming, engineer, mixing, producer
 * Cynthia Harrell – vocals (background)
 * Kuk Harrell – engineer, producer, vocal arrangement
 * Steve Hodge – mixing
 * Jean-Marie Horvat – mixing
 * John Howcott – drum programming, keyboard programming, producer
 * Richard Huredia – mixing assistant
 * Phillip Ingram – vocals (background)
 * Booker T. Jones – mixing
 * Kipper Jones – guest artist, producer, vocals (background)
 * Pat Karamian – assistant engineer, second engineer
 * Brian Kilgore – percussion
 * Simon A. Law – bass, drum programming, keyboards, mixing, producer, string arrangements
 * Eugene Le – second engineer
 * Maxayn Lewis – vocals (background)
 * Jeff Madjef Taylor – Asst Engineer/Drum Programming
 * Eugene Lo – second engineer
 * Chris London – assistant engineer
 * Chanté Moore – executive producer, primary artist, producer, vocal arrangement, vocals, vocals (background)
 * Taavi Mote – engineer
 * Fred Moultrie – executive producer
 * Steve Musters- assistant engineer
 * Rick Nelson – vocals (background)
 * Michael Norfleet – multi instruments, producer
 * Emanuel Officer – producer, vocal arrangement
 * Steve Orchard – engineer
 * Sue Owens – production coordination
 * Donald Parks – drum programming, keyboard programming, producer
 * Greg Phillinganes – keyboards
 * Neil Pogue – engineer
 * Herb Powers – mastering
 * Adrian Reid – Fender Rhodes
 * Kevin Robinson – flugelhorn
 * Matthew Rolston – photography
 * Jeff Scantlebury – percussion
 * Louis Silas, Jr. – executive producer
 * Christopher "Tricky" Stewart – producer, programming, rhythm arrangements, sequencing, vocal arrangement
 * Laney Stewart – engineer, producer, programming, sequencing, vocal arrangement
 * Reggie Stewart – drum programming, keyboard programming
 * Lisa Taylor – vocals (background)
 * Francesca Tolot – make-up
 * Simon Wall – assistant engineer
 * Ilene Weingard – art direction, design
 * Warren Woods – engineer
 * Gavyn Wright – conductor
 * Jim "Z" Zumpano – engineer