Thara (album)

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Thara
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Studio album by
Released2007
Recorded2005–06
Genre R&B, Pop, Hip-hop
Label Desert Storm Records
Producer J Remy and Bobby Bass
Singles from Thara
  1. "Maybe (Don't Be Afraid)"
    Released: 21 April 2009

Thara is the debut self-titled album by American R&B singer Thara, [1] released in 2007.[ citation needed ] The album features collaborations with Fatman Scoop, John Legend and Jay Sean.

Contents

Background

In the album, with Jeremy Skaller as the producer, Thara worked with Fabolous, John Legend, Kanye West, Rodney Jerkins, and The Neptunes among others. The album features the hit, Jump On, with Fatman Scoop, and a duet which Thara co-wrote with John Legend, Maybe.

Following the release of the album, Thara toured throughout Australia, the UK, and Germany.

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Maybe (Don't Be Afraid)" (featuring John Legend)John Stephans, Thara, J Skaller, R LarowJ Remy and Bobby Bass for OFM 3:18
2."Push Up On Me" (featuring Rupee)Thara, R Larow, J Skaller, Edwin Serrano, Eritz Laues, Rupee J Remy and Bobby Bass for OFM 3:40
3."Jump On" (featuring Fatman Scoop)Thara, J Saller, R Larow, M Riddick, Ken lfill, Fat Man ScoopJ Remy and Bobby Bass for OFM and DURO for Chairman of the Boards3:25
4."Give It A Chance" (featuring HIRO)Thara, G Adams, J Skaller, R Larow, K lfill, Justin Murray, HiroJ Remy and Bobby Bass for OFM and DURO for Chairman of the Boards4:17
5."What The Girls Talk About" (featuring Daytona)Thara, J Skaller, R Larow, DaytonaJ Remy and Bobby Bass for OFM 4:48
6."Can't Be Around You"J Skaller, R Larow, M RiddickJ Remy and Bobby Bass for OFM 3:52
7."M.U.R.D.E.R" (featuring Jay Sean)Thara, Jay Sean, Jared Cotter, J Skaller, R LarowJ Remy and Bobby Bass for OFM 3:59
8."Out Of My System"Thara, R Larow, J Skaller, Edwin Serrano, P SmithJ Remy and Bobby Bass for OFM 3:26
9."Pretty Song"Thara, J Skaller, R LarowJ Remy and Bobby Bass for OFM 3:22
10."So Sexy"J Skaller, R Larow, Makeba RiddickJ Remy and Bobby Bass for MusicOFM3:11
11."Stay"Thara, M Riddick, J Skaller, R Larow, DuroJ Remy and Bobby Bass for OFM 3:29
12."Tell Me"Thara, J Skaller, R LarowJ Remy and Bobby Bass for OFM and DURO for Chairman of the Boards4:09
13."Break My Heart" Edwin Serrano, Eritza Laues, J Skaller, R Larow, Devin ParkerDLP, J Remy and Bobby Bass for OFM 3:15
14."Push Up On Me (Holosound's Push It Remix)" (featuring Rupee)Thara, R Larow, J Skaller, Edwin Serrano, Eritz Laues, Rupee J Remy and Bobby Bass for OFM 3:38
15."Push Up On Me (Shlavens And D Iav Sexy Mix)" (featuring Rupee)Thara, R Larow, J Skaller, Edwin Serrano, Eritz Laues, Rupee J Remy and Bobby Bass for OFM 4:04

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