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| Released | September 9, 1989 | |||
| Recorded | 1989 [1] | |||
| Genre | R&B, pop | |||
| Label | Polydor | |||
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Be the One is the second studio album by Jackie Jackson, released on September 9, 1989. The musicians included Paul Jackson, Jr., Jeff Lorber, Robert Brookins and Gerald Albright.
With a 3 out of 5 star rating David Silverman of the Chicago Tribune wrote "Be the One stands on its own as a collection of rhythm and blues, soul and dance funk that is accessible, heartwarming and more than anything else, fun." [2]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Stay" | 3:55 |
| 2. | "Be the One" | 4:15 |
| 3. | "Fun" | 5:07 |
| 4. | "Who's Loving You Now" | 4:06 |
| 5. | "Cruzin" | 4:20 |
| 6. | "Fine Fine Lady" | 4:14 |
| 7. | "Stuck on You" | 5:29 |
| 8. | "Don't Rush It" | 4:00 |
| 9. | "Broken Heart" | 3:56 |
| 10. | "Stay" (12" Remix) | 8:43 |
| Chart (1989–90) | Peak position |
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| U.S. Billboard Top R&B Albums [3] | 84 |
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