Raydiation

2005 studio album by Ray J
Raydiation
Studio album by
Ray J
ReleasedSeptember 20, 2005
GenreR&B[1]
Length61:07
Label
  • Sanctuary
  • Knockout
  • Atlantic
Producer
  • Ray J (also exec.)
  • Brandy Norwood (exec.)
  • Detail
  • Rodney Jerkins
  • R. Kelly
  • Ric Rude
  • Timbaland
Ray J chronology
This Ain't a Game
(2001) 		Raydiation
(2005) 		All I Feel
(2008)
Singles from Raydiation
  1. "One Wish"
    Released: July 25, 2005
  2. "What I Need"
    Released: January 6, 2006
  3. "Let's Play House"
    Released: April 4, 2006

Raydiation is the third studio album by American recording artist Ray J. It was released by Sanctuary Records in association with the singer's own label, Knockout Entertainment, on September 20, 2005, in the United States. Ray J's first effort in four years, the album was primarily produced by Detail, featuring additional production from Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, R. Kelly, Ric Rude, and Timbaland. Rapper Fat Joe, singer Mýa and Ray J's sister, singer Brandy, appear as guest vocalists on the album.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]

Allmusic editor Andy Kellman found that Raydiation "isn't any less derivative than Everything You Want and This Ain't a Game. He's still putting on airs, rarely deviating from copping his moves off R. Kelly and Usher. There's really nothing worth singling out [...] If Ray J plans on maintaining his every-four-years release schedule, he might as well spend less time soaking up his influences and more time developing some individuality."[1]

Chart performance

In the United States, Raydiation entered the Billboard 200 at number 48, selling 21,517 copies in its first week of release.[2] In addition, it peaked at number 13 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.[3] Billboard ranked the album 85th on its Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums year end listing.[4]

Singles

"One Wish" was chosen as the first single over "Keep Sweatin" and "Quit Actin". The Jerkins-produced track became a US national hit, peaking at number 11 on Billboard's Hot 100 on January 17, 2006. It became Ray-J's first single to reach the Top 20 and was followed by "What I Need" and "Lets Play House".

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Raydiation Intro"
Detail1:58
2."Keep Sweatin" (featuring Fat Joe)
  • R. Jerkins
  • Daniels[a]
4:18
3."What I Need"
  • W. Norwood
  • Daniels
  • R. Jerkins
  • F. Jerkins
  • R. Jerkins
  • Daniels[a]
3:33
4."One Wish"
  • W. Norwood
  • Daniels
  • R. Jerkins
  • F. Jerkins
  • R. Jerkins
  • Daniels[a]
5:37
5."Let's Play House"
  • R. Jerkins
  • Ric Rude
3:54
6."Blue High Heels"W. Norwood
  • Detail
  • Ray J
4:01
7."Melody"
  • Fisher
  • Sean "Lyriq" Matthews
Detail4:47
8."War Is Over" (featuring Brandy)
3:29
9."Quit Actin" (featuring R. Kelly and Shorty Mack)Robert KellyKelly3:58
10."Exotic"
  • W. Norwood
  • Fisher
Detail3:50
11."Unbelievable" (featuring Gangsta Girl, Detail and Shorty Mack)
Timbaland3:58
12."Sexy" (featuring Mýa)
Detail4:38
13."In tha Mood"
  • W. Norwood
  • Fisher
Detail4:29
14."Anytime"Dominic "Domwan" DurhamDetail4:05
15."Centerview"
  • W. Norwood
  • Fisher
  • Detail
  • Ray J
4:33

Notes[5]

  • ^[a] denotes vocal producer

Personnel

Credits are taken from the album's liner notes.[5]

Instruments and performances

  • Ray J – vocals (1–13), lead vocals (14–15)
  • Brandy – vocals (8), background vocals (14)
  • Rudy Currence – vocal arrangements (5)
  • Fat Joe – rap vocals (2)
  • Noel "Detail" Fisher – rap vocals (11)
  • Gangsta Girl – rap vocals (11)
  • R. Kelly – vocals (9)
  • Donnie Lyle – guitar (9)
  • Cornelius "Corny" Mims – bass (6, 8, 13)
  • Mýa – vocals (12)
  • Isaac Phillips – guitar (7)
  • Shorty Mack – rap vocals (9, 11), background vocals (15)
  • Tim Stuart – guitar (2, 4)
  • Michael Teixeira – guitar (1, 6, 8, 10)

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2005) Peak
position
UK Albums (OCC)[6] 144
UK Independent Albums (OCC)[7] 19
UK R&B Albums (OCC)[8] 19
US Billboard 200[9] 48
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[3] 13

Year-end charts

Chart (2006) Position
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[4] 85

Release history

List of release dates, showing region, and label
Region Date Label
United States September 20, 2005
United Kingdom December 2, 2005

References

  1. ^ a b c Allmusic review
  2. ^ "SoundScan Numbers for 9/28/05 - RapMusic.com". Archived from the original on 2011-07-15. Retrieved 2010-02-03.
  3. ^ a b "Ray J Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved January 20, 2020.
  4. ^ a b "R&B/Hip-Hop Albums: Best of 2006". Billboard. Retrieved January 20, 2020.
  5. ^ a b Ray J. Raydiation (liner notes). Sanctuary Records / Knockout Entertainment. 2005.
  6. ^ "Ray J | Artist | Official Charts". UK Albums Chart.
  7. ^ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 19, 2023.
  8. ^ "Official R&B Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 19, 2023.
  9. ^ "Ray J Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved January 20, 2020.
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