| Toya | |
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| Released | August 7, 2001 |
| Length | 58:55 |
| Label | Arista |
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Toya is the self-titled debut studio album by American R&B singer Toya. It was released by Arista Records on August 7, 2001. Musically, the album is a R&B album that incorporates hip hop soul elements. Toya peaked at number 109 on the US Billboard 200. It remains Toya's only studio release.
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [1] |
Toya received positive reviews. Stephen Thomas Erlewine of Allmusic noted the album's "savvy combination of classic soul conventions, innovative production, strong songwriting, and fine, understated singing," and called the album "not just a fine debut, but one of the best urban records of 2001." [1]
Toya peaked at 109 on the US Billboard 200, reaching sixty on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. [2]
| No. | Title | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "No Matta What (Party All Night)" | David Frank, Nathan Butler | 3:28 |
| 2. | "How Can I Be Down" | Bam, Ryan Bowser | 3:22 |
| 3. | "I Do!!" | Bam, Ryan Bowser | 3:33 |
| 4. | "The Truth" | Bless, K-Mack | 3:53 |
| 5. | "Think" | Allstar | 3:55 |
| 6. | "Don't Make Me" | Bam, Ryan Bowser | 4:10 |
| 7. | "Moving On" | Soulshock & Karlin | 4:24 |
| 8. | "What Else Can I Do" | Bless, K-Mack | 3:26 |
| 9. | "Untouchables" (feat. Penelope) | Copenhaniacs, Multiman | 4:29 |
| 10. | "Book of Love" (featuring Loon) | Bam, Ryan Bowser | 4:02 |
| 11. | "What's a Girl to Do" | Soulshock & Karlin | 3:43 |
| 12. | "I Messed Up" | Bam, Ryan Bowser | 4:08 |
| 13. | "Bounce" | Bam, Ryan Bowser | 3:21 |
| 14. | "Fiasco" (featuring T.I.) | Dallas Austin | 4:13 |
| 15. | "I Do, Pt. 2" (featuring Murphy Lee) | Clemont Mack, Ramahn "Jer-Z" Herbert | 4:48 |
Information taken from Allmusic [3] [4]
| Chart (2001) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200 [5] | 109 |
| US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard) [6] | 1 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) [7] | 60 |
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