You Said
Studio album by
Jermaine Jackson
ReleasedOctober 29, 1991[1]
Recorded1991
GenreR&B, New jack swing
Label
ProducerThe LaFace Family (L.A. Reid, Babyface, Kayo, Daryl Simmons)
Jermaine Jackson chronology
Don't Take It Personal
(1989)		 You Said
(1991)		 I Wish You L.O.V.E
(2012)
Singles from You Said
  1. "Word to the Badd!!"
    Released: August 13, 1991
  2. "You Said, You Said"
    Released: October 6, 1991
  3. "I Dream, I Dream"
    Released: April 20, 1992

You Said is the thirteenth studio album by American singer-songwriter Jermaine Jackson, released on October 29, 1991, as his only album released with LaFace Records, and his last with Arista.

Background

According to Jackson, he was the first major act to sign with LaFace Records. Released in 1991, the entire album was produced by "The LaFace Family", consisting of L.A. Reid, Babyface, Kayo, and Daryl Simmons.[2] Compared to many of his previous releases, You Said was a commercial failure, failing to peak within the Billboard 200. The original version of "Word to the Badd" gained significant controversy for its scathing lyrics directed towards his brother Michael.[3] Although this version was not included on the US edition of the album, both the original and re-written versions of the song were included on the international edition of the album. In 2009, all of Jackson's albums released with Arista Records were re-released on CD format, with new bonus tracks, in Japan.[4] The re-release of You Said was based on the international edition of the album, and thus contained the original version of "Word to the Badd".

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic [5]

Ed Hogan from Allmusic gave the album a mixed review, saying "at times, You Said sounds derivative of LA Reid & Babyface's previous productions". However, he did also credit it as "one of Jackson's better post-Motown albums".[5]

Singles

"Word to the Badd!" was released as the album's lead single in 1991. Although it never was fully released, it was the most successful single from the album, reaching #78 on the Billboard Hot 100, and #88 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.[6] The second single from the album, "You Said, You Said", had more success on the Hot R&B charts, reaching #25. The third single, "I Dream, I Dream" reached #30 on the Hot R&B charts.[6]

Track listing

United States Edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."You Said, You Said"
5:36
2."Rebel (With a Cause)" (featuring TLC)
  • Simmons
  • Jackson
  • Kayo
  • Reid
  • Babyface
4:26
3."I Dream, I Dream" (Prelude)
  • Simmons
  • Reid
  • Babyface
0:25
4."I Dream, I Dream"
  • Simmons
  • Reid
  • Babyface
4:45
5."We're Making Whoopee"
  • Simmons
  • Reid
  • Babyface
5:09
6."Treat You Right" (featuring Babyface)
  • Simmons
  • Reid
  • Babyface
5:02
7."A Lovers Holiday"Simmons, Jackson, Reid, Babyface5:24
8."Secrets"Simmons, Jackson, Reid, Babyface4:57
9."True Lovers"
  • Simmons
  • Reid
  • Babyface
4:42
10."Don't You Deserve Someone"
  • Simmons
  • Reid
  • Babyface
5:27
11."Word to the Badd!!" (featuring TLC)
5:16
12."You Said, You Said" (Extended Remix)
  • Simmons
  • Reid
  • Babyface
7:02
International Edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."You Said, You Said"
  • Simmons
  • Jackson
  • Reid
  • Babyface
5:36
2."Rebel (With a Cause)"
  • Simmons
  • Jackson
  • Kayo
  • Reid
  • Babyface
4:26
3."I Dream, I Dream" (Prelude)
  • Simmons
  • Reid
  • Babyface
0:25
4."I Dream, I Dream"
  • Simmons
  • Reid
  • Babyface
4:45
5."We're Making Whoopee"
  • Simmons
  • Reid
  • Babyface
5:09
6."Treat You Right" (featuring Babyface)
  • Simmons
  • Reid
  • Babyface
5:02
7."Word to the Badd!!" (Prelude)
  • Simmons
  • Jackson
  • Reid
  • Babyface
  • Lopes
1:09
8."Word to the Badd!! (Original version)"
  • Simmons
  • Jackson
  • Reid
  • Babyface
  • Lopes
5:14
9."A Lovers Holiday"
  • Simmons
  • Jackson
  • Reid
  • Babyface
5:24
10."Secrets"
  • Simmons
  • Jackson
  • Reid
  • Babyface
4:57
11."True Lovers"
  • Simmons
  • Reid
  • Babyface
4:42
12."Don't You Deserve Someone"
  • Simmons
  • Reid
  • Babyface
5:27
13."Word to the Badd!!"
  • Simmons
  • Jackson
  • Reid
  • Babyface
  • Lopes
5:16
14."You Said, You Said" (Extended Remix)
  • Simmons
  • Jackson
  • Reid
  • Babyface
7:02
Japanese re-release
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
15."I Dream, I Dream" (Remix Extended Version)
  • Simmons
  • Reid
  • Babyface
6:59

Charts

Chart (1991) Peak
position
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[6] 39

References

  1. ↑ "You Said". Amazon.
  2. ↑ Jermaine Jackson official discography - You Said
  3. ↑ Jackson Family Interview (1993) - Part 1
  4. ↑ Jermaine Jackson - You Said at Discogs
  5. 1 2 You Said at AllMusic
  6. 1 2 3 "Jermaine Jackson". Allmusic.com. Retrieved 9 June 2012.
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