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When it comes to acquiring music I always love a good story and even more, a challenge. Amerie’s Because I Love It is one of those albums that has both. It holds a special place in my heart not only because of the two aforementioned factors, but also because of how amazing the album is. Because I Love It is Amerie’s magnum opus. But, have you even heard of Because I Love It?
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Here’s the thing, most people (in the US especially) don’t know about it. The album never received a ‘proper’ release in the US or Canada, and the ‘release’ it did receive happened almost a year and a half after it’s initial release. Even still, tracking down a copy was no easy task. Sure, there are copies on Amazon, but I wanted more. I finally tracked down the Taiwan edition, which contains a bonus remix, because that’s how I roll.
Gotta Work
I can pinpoint the exact moment that I became interested in Because I Love It. In spring 2009 as Amerie prepared her fourth album In Love & War, she caught my attention. I loved the sound of “Why R U” that album’s first single and needed to explore her catalog. When I discovered that Because I Love It was by and large unreleased in the US, it peaked my interest. I started researching reviews and information on the album. A review I found described the album’s closer “All Roads” as “somewhere between Mariah Carey and Journey’s ‘Don’t Stop Believin'”. Ding ding ding! Those are the magic words. An album with a Mariah-esque song is somewhere hard to find? Challenge accepted. I needed that album, and so my search began.
I did not actually get my hands on Because I Love It until nearly 4 years later. When I did, it was a big victory. The Taiwanese version of the album was my goal, because I wanted the “Take Control (Remix)” featuring singer Se7en. All the songs. I want them all, and on a cd, please and thank you. Finally getting that import in my hands was an extremely gratifying moment amongst my musical memories. The work paid off. Even better, the CD-quality version of the album highlighted quite a few things my bootleg missed.
Because I Love It: Background
Originally titled None Of The Above according to an un-linkable, yet frequently sourced Vibe article, Amerie aimed to continue her adventurous and diverse musical direction with album number three. She refused (and still refuses) to be classified into one specific genre. While she’s generally considered an R&B artitst, she incorporates soul, funk, pop, hip hop, and DC go-go into her sound.
Because I Love It is full of rich and diverse sounds, seemingly centering on 80’s inspirations. Even though it’s Amerie’s first album without producer Rich Harrison (Amerie’s entire debut All I Have & “1 Thing”, Beyonce’s “Crazy In Love”, Jennifer Lopez’s “Get Right”) at her side, she flourishes. From the edgy, 80’s “World’s Famous” sampling “Some Like It”, to the spy movie-esque first single “Take Control”, she hits every mark to make this a memorable, career-defining body of work.
Singles
Both singles sound like the extravagant, catchy songs we expect from Amerie. Lead single “Take Control” finds Amerie co-writing with Cee-Lo, who also lends background vocals to fill out the song. “Gotta Work” on the other hand, leans heavily on the DC-driven go go sound which propelled “1 Thing” to legendary status. “Gotta Work” is built on a sample of Aretha Franklin’s sister Erma Franklin’s cover of Sam & Dave’s “Hold On, I’m Comin'”. The song is fast paced, motivational, and invigorating. It’s like “1 Thing” on steroids.
Standout Album Cuts
Digging in beyond the singles, there’s a unique reworking of Curtis Mayfield’s “Make Me Believe In You“. The track, retitled “Make Me Believe” hits much harder than Mayfield’s original. With the addition of brass, it transforms the song away from his masterful funk and into a moment from the late 60’s/early 70’s soul music that prefaced funk. Also, those flute parts you hear are performed by Amerie. The woman is a talent without limits.
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The aforementioned “All Roads” concludes the standard track list beautifully. It more than lives up to the Mariah Carey-Journey comparison. Fluttering keys merge with aggressive drum changes as Amerie vocally shows us what she’s really got (which is A LOT). And of course, there’s a key change to seal the deal as the song climaxes. This is the perfect album closer.
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“Crush”, is the album’s midpoint and it’s standout cut. Built on a piano loop masquerading for a bass, the song refuses classification. It’s not quite pop, not quite R&B, but it’s an essential for every breezy summer drive with the windows down. “I need your arms around me. Please let me be your everything. I’ll be your girl for just tonight. Boy don’t you know? You are my crush” she sings on the chorus over crashing synths. It perfectly captures the feelings that run rampant during a crush. The song was planned as a single but it never came to fruition. However, a stellar remix by Johnny Douglas did find it’s way online.
The Release, Or Lack There Of
Because I Love It first released in the U.K. on iTunes on May 11, 2007. A physical release followed days later in the U.K. Shortly thereafter, the album was released throughout the rest of Europe and Japan. It peaked at #4 on the U.K. R&B Albums chart. The album became available in CD form in the United States about 3 months later, in August 2007. It was only available through one big-box retailer, as an online exclusive. A US release allegedly happened in September of 2008, but there’s no evidence to corroborate this claim. Furthermore by that point, Amerie already departed Columbia Records and moved on to Def Jam.
The real question is why?
I don’t want to speculate and get hit with the stingers, but there could have been some trepidation on Columbia’s part on account that Amerie could upstage another R&B singer (*cough* Beyoncè *cough*) also on their roster. This album surely had the power to advance her position of power within the words of pop and R&B. More likely though, the stifled release can be attributed to the performance of “Take Control”. The song did not even crack the Top 50 on Billboard R&B charts, let alone the Hot 100. In comparison, “1 Thing” peaked at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100. While “Gotta Work” never received an official US release, the song has been used in numerous commercials and trailers. Most people have probably heard it before, whether they realize it or not.
There’s not a lot of information on the reasoning, and Amerie hasn’t been asked about it, so for now, it’s a mystery. What’s more of a mystery is that the album is no longer available in the United States (if it ever was). Also in the United States, it was never released on iTunes, and to this day cannot purchased digitally on any outlet, nor streamed on any platform including Spotify and Tidal. In contrast, Because I Love It readily available in European countries any beyond for both digital purchase and streaming.
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With all that said, it’s still surprising that considering the overall critical acclaim for the album, someone didn’t think to give it a real release in the US. NME went as far as to call it “bar-raising pop”, AllMusic described the album as “more colorful and varied than All I Have and Touch“, and The Guardian called her “one of the greatest singers in pop music” and described the album in two words: “Spectacular work.”
If you want to hear Because I Love It start to finish in the US you have 2 choices:
1. Buy it. Used copies readily available on Amazon these days.
2. Download it through back channels. However, let me caution you: Most of the downloads out there are a low quality rip of the album. You’re better off spending the few dollars for the CD and getting the good quality. It makes a difference (really), and it’s worth it!
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It took one smashing hit to push Amerie into the limelight, where she has remained. Though with mixed ethnicity, the American singer has gone to high places in the industry with her songs, which portray a unique concept. Her efforts have landed her a good measure of nominations for prestigious awards like the Grammy. It was in 2006 that her second studio album, Touch, earned her a nomination for the award under the Best Contemporary R&B Album. Even as she didn’t bang the gong at the end of the day, she has won the Vibe Award for Club Banger of the Year, and the Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul, among many other recognitions.
As much as her music has endured the test of time, many things about the singer, who has spread her wings to the acting industry, continue to pique the interest of many. Prominent among them are her heritage, the kind of upbringing she had, how her music career took off, and her love life. Everyone already knows that Amerie is of mixed ethnicity, but exactly how did she come about that?
The Singer Was Raised In a Military-Christian Home
Amerie was born as Ameriie Mi Marie Rogers on January 12, 1980, into a military home. The singer and her family had to move to different places, wherever her father, who was military personnel, was sent to. For this reason, she had to change schools often. Nonetheless, she developed a strong personality and a will to excel in her academics.
In between her switches, she developed an interest in writing and making music. She is from a strong Christian home, where Christian values and beliefs were greatly upheld. Amerie was that daughter, whose parents didn’t allow her to use a phone while in school. It continued this way until she, as well as her sister, were old enough to use a phone.
Amerie attended Georgetown University in Washington, where she graduated with a B.A. in English and Fine Arts minor in design. This further grew her interest in creative arts. One of the significant contacts she made while in the school was with a club promoter who linked her up with Rich Harrison, a producer.
Tracing The Family Heritage of Amerie
If you come across Amerie being described as a Korean American, it is very true as she is an American of Korean descent. It is also true that she can identify as an African American. She has her parents to thank for her exotic heritage. Her father, Charles Rogers, is an African American while his wife Mi Suk is from South Korea. Charles and Mi have Amerie in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, but they moved a few months after they had the singer to South Korea, where Amerie spent the earliest years of her life.
Probably because of how good Charles and Mi parented her, Amerie did not grow up facing issues because of her biracial identity. According to her, she knows a lot of mixed people and many of them haven’t had issues. Not that the issues aren’t there, she admitted that it is frustrating that sometimes, people find it difficult accepting that she’s Black and Korean. She was often asked what she would settle for if she could choose between being Black and Korean.
Venturing Into The Music Industry for a Career
Although her father Charles was a military man, her career choices were made by her and were never imposed. She had joined Navy ROTC while in DC but quit in her second year. Meeting Rich Harrison was one of the noble events in her life as the two soon grew a strong platonic bond. It happened that Harrison, who also produced for stars like Mary J Blige, developed an interest in her after she sang along to his different tracks.
At the time she started working with Harrison, the producer had just concluded works on MJ Blige’s albums, Mary and No More Drama. Admired for her strong piercing voice, which often makes her come off as an aggressive singer, Harrison began to develop demos for Amerie, whose talent stood out amongst many others. In 2001, she recorded the chorus for Nas‘ single, Rule. That same year, she recorded Life with Rapper Royce da 5’9″; Amerie was just getting started at the time.
The following year 2002, she made a grand debut with her album All I Have, which topped the charts all around the US. Reports had it that the album sold up to 89,000 copies in its first week of release. Amerie had a lot going for her in 2002. She had to manage her activities to fit into her schedules, which included making appearances for movies and touring the US to promote her album, All I Have. That same year, she covered the song “I’m Coming Out,” originally sung by Diana Ross for the soundtrack to the film Maid in Manhattan.
The year 2003 saw the singer develop and host BET’s The Center, an afternoon music program, which ascended to great heights with regards to ratings. The Center enjoyed her presence and input until 2004 when she landed a role in The First Daughter. The movie, which was directed by Forest Whitaker, not only earned her more recognition but also showcased her to the world.
The Works She’s Most Known For
In 2003, Amerie, who became a sweetheart in the industry, drew the attention of her counterparts many of whom wished to collaborate with her. Some of these were the likes of DJ Kay Slay, who featured her on his album, The Streetsweeper Vol 1, for the track “Too Much for Me.”
She soon began to work on her second album, Touch, in 2004. The tracks were written by Amerie and her friend Harrison. She also got contributions from Lil Jon, Bryce Wilson, Red Spyda, and Dre & Vidal. The following year, her platinum single ‘1 Thing’ was released. The song broke barriers to become her greatest single to date.
Amerie’s ‘1 Thing’ peaked at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. That wasn’t all; it stayed on the top five hits in the UK that year, becoming the year’s best-selling single.
What We Know About Her Husband and Family
Amerie has been married to Lenny Nicholson since 2011. From what we know about the man, he is also into the music business as he was a former executive of Columbia Records. Unlike his popular wife, the public doesn’t know much about Lenny, even though he is a popular name in music circles. This is because he operates more from the background.
A platonic work relationship soon developed into a romantic one, and Amerie and her manager decided to make things formal in 2004. The 1 Thing singer got engaged to her heartthrob in 2010, and in 2011, they got married.
Reports had it that the singer didn’t want to have children, due to issues which the media claims revolve around her music career. But then, Amerie announced that she is expecting her first child in 2018.
The previous year, Amerie and Meek Mill sparked relationship rumors in 2017 when the latter posted several images with her at a nightclub in Dubai.
How Amerie Fell In Love With Lenny
In an interview, Amerie disclosed that the genesis of their love story was when she wanted to oversee the artistic development of her album. She demanded to work with Lenny because he had a good reputation, and she can trust him with her “stuff.”
Even before this, he had helped her career, but they never really talked until she started working on her second album. Gradually, their professional relationship became personal; it was weird but they decided to go on a date.
The date marked the beginning of their life together as they were inseparable after that. Amerie became very fond of Lenny because of his gentility and romantic nature. Also, she loves the way he treats her family. On June 25th, 2011, the two got married and have remained together ever since.