Elektric Blue (album)

Elektric Blue is the second album of R&B artist Nicole Wray, which is officially unreleased, although amazon.com claims there is a rare Japanese import. The album featured production by Missy Elliott, Timbaland, Rockwilder, Darren Lighty, Eddie F. and The Neptunes. Some features on the album were Missy Elliott, Redman, Prodigy of Mobb Deep, and Drama.

Some of the tracks off of Elektric Blue were leaked to the internet, some snippits and some full tracks. The full tracks are I'm Lookin', Bangin' (Don't Lie), No Joke (Mamma Used to Say), and Wanna Cruise.The album spun off 2 singles, the love ballad "I'm Lookin'", which hit the R&B charts at number 66, and an underground single, "Bangin' (Don't Lie)" featuring Prodigy of Mobb Deep. The video got "I'm Lookin'" also got frequent play at BET Midnight Love.

Delay and Shelving

The album has been pushed back numerous of times, it was originally suppose to release in late 2000. In 2001 while adding some final touches to the album, she had got a call from Missy stating that she's moving the album elsewhere. Many believe that Missy couldn't deal with anything at the time because of personal issues and the loss of good friend Aaliyah.

Then got pushed back to July 2001, and again on its final release date October 24, 2001. At the end the label shelved the album.

After the album was shelved Nicole split from the label and returned to her native Virginia. Shortly after Nicole Wray and Missy Elliott terminated their business relationship, however both have confirmed that the deal ended on good terms.

The song "Don't Have To", has been re-recorded by gospel group, Pam & Dodi, which appears on their self-titled album and Two Can Play That Game soundtrack. Nicole was credited for background vocals And Co-writer for the song.

There is a petition to get the album an official release.

Track listing

1. "Intro (Elektric Blue)"
2. "I'm Lookin'"
3. "Can I" (feat. Drama)
4. "Bangin' (Don't Lie)" (feat. Prodigy of Mobb Deep)
5. "Wanna Cruise"
6. "Sweetest"
7. "Mamma Used to Say (No Joke)" (feat. Redman and Missy Elliott)
8. "Too Controllin'"
9. "Not My Man"
10. "Single Life (Interlude)" (feat. Missy Elliott)
11. "Talk With Time"
12. "Don't Have To"
13. "Get It Right"
14. "Jump"
15. "Last Night a DJ..." (feat. Missy Elliott)
16. "Club 2G"
17. "Ghetto Children"
18. "Change of Heart"
19. "Thank You (Interlude)"
20. "God's Love (Outro)"

Links

• Missy Elliott, Redman On Nicole's Upcoming LP (mtv.com)
• Elektric Blue Petition (petitionspot.com)