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Released in 1991 by Columbia Records, Chapters is the sophomore studio album from Brooklyn-born R&B powerhouse Cheryl "Pepsii" Riley. Following the success of her 1988 debut, this project further established her as a standout vocalist within the New Jack Swing and contemporary soul movements of the early nineties. Produced by the legendary Full Force team, the album showcases Riley's impressive vocal range across a mix of driving dance tracks and deeply emotive ballads. The record is anchored by the hit single "How Can You Hurt the One You Love" and features a notable collaboration with Bernard Jackson of Surface on the track "Unbelievable Lover". A significant highlight is Riley’s soul-stirring cover of Aretha Franklin's "Ain't No Way," which served as a testament to her technical prowess and deep roots in gospel-influenced R&B. Pushing into the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart upon release, Chapters remains a key entry in Riley's discography, highlighting her transition into a more mature and versatile recording artist.
Tracklist
| # | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | I Don't Wanna Be Alone | 4:45 |
| 2 | How Can You Hurt The One You Love | 5:05 |
| 3 | Unbelievable Lover (feat. Bernard Jackson) | 6:00 |
| 4 | Come Turn Me On | 5:15 |
| 5 | A House Is Not A Home | 6:14 |
| 6 | In God's Hands | 4:36 |
| 7 | I've Got To Have You | 5:10 |
| 8 | Take A Chance On Me | 5:05 |
| 9 | I Want You | 5:02 |
| 10 | (So Glad) This Love Affair Is Over | 4:51 |
| 11 | The Gift Of Family | 3:38 |
| 12 | Ain't No Way | 3:49 |