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A Love Supreme
A Love Supreme
Studio album by Chanté Moore
Released	November 15, 1994
Genre	R&B; soul; jazz;
Length	71:15
Label	Silas; MCA;
Producer	Simon Law; Ross Anderson; Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis; Kenneth Crouch; Kipper Jones; Tricky Stewart; Sean "Sep" Hall; H.O.P. Productions; Laney Stewart; Kuk Harrell; Bryan Loren; Jud J. Friedman;
Chanté Moore chronology
Singles from A Love Supreme
	"Old School Lovin'"; Released: October 22, 1994; "This Time"; Released: May 26, 1995; "Free"/"Sail On"; Released: June 24, 1995; "I'm What You Need"; Released: July 21, 1995;

A Love Supreme is the second album by American singer Chanté Moore, released on November 15, 1994, through Silas/MCA Records.^[1] 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.^[2]^[3]

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.^[1]

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

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	^[4]

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."^[5]

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."^[6]

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."^[7] 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."^[4]

Chart performance

A Love Supreme debuted and peaked at number 64 on the US Billboard 200 in the week of March 12, 1994.^[8] It also opened at number 11 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.^[9]

Track listing

*A Love Supreme* track listing^[4]
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"Intro"	Simon Law	Law	0:51
2.	"Searchin'"	Chanté Moore Christopher Stewart Sean "Sep" Hall	Tricky Stewart Hall	5:34
3.	"This Time"	Moore Lee Hamblin Law	Law Hamblin Moore^[a]	5:59
4.	"My Special Perfect One"	Moore Harvey Brough Ross Anderson Law	Law Anderson Moore^[a]	5:29
5.	"I'm What You Need"	Donald Parks Emanuel Officer John Howcott	Parks Officer Howcott	4:59
6.	"Your Love's Supreme"	Moore Kenneth Crouch Kipper Jones	Crouch Jones	4:30
7.	"Old School Lovin'"	Moore Gloria Stewart Laney Stewart Mark Stewart Thaddis Harrell	L. Stewart Kuk Harrell	5:02
8.	"Free"/"Sail On"	Deniece Williams Henry Redd Nathan Watts Susaye Greene Lionel Richie	Law Anderson Moore^[a]	5:49
9.	"Without Your Love" (Interlude)	Cynthia Harrell Laney Stewart Paula Payden Thaddis Harrell	L. Stewart Harrell	0:55
10.	"I Want to Thank You"	Kevin McCord	Law Anderson Moore^[a]	7:59
11.	"Mood"	Moore James Harris III Terry Lewis	Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis	4:12
12.	"Thank You for Loving Me"	Moore Eddie Ricketts Michael Norfleet	Bryan Loren Moore^[b] Norfleet^[b]	4:59
13.	"Soul Dance"	Jones Reggie Stewart	Jones	4:13
14.	"Am I Losing You?"	Moore Anderson Law Vaneta Thompson	Law Anderson Moore^[a]	5:59
15.	"Thou Shalt Not"	Allan Rich Jud Friedman Sheila E.	Friedman	4:48
Total length:				1:11:15

Notes

^{^[a]} signifies a vocal producer
^{^[b]} signifies a co-producer

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