First (O'Bryan album)

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F1RST
Studio album by
ReleasedFebruary 14, 2007
Recorded2005–2007 at Headstorm Studios, Durham, North Carolina
GenreR&B, neo soul
Length50:23
LabelHeadstorm
ProducerO'Bryan, Romy Geroso
O'Bryan chronology
The Best Of O'Bryan
(1996)
F1RST
(2007)

F1RST is the fifth studio album by R&B singer O'Bryan, his first release in more than 20 years. It was released on O'Bryan's independent label, Headstorm, on Valentine's Day 2007.

Reception[edit]

The ballad-driven set derived its name from what O’Bryan calls “the first step of a new musical journey," highlighted by the songs "Just Like Doin' It," "Can I Kiss Your Lips," "Man Overboard," "Gotta Let You Go" and "Gratitude." Longtime fans of the singer welcomed his return and responded to "F1RST" with enthusiastic reviews on music buyer-driven sites such as Amazon and iTunes.

Track listing[edit]

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Yearning (Intro)"O'Bryan Burnette II, Romy Geroso1:12
2."Just Like Doin' It"O'Bryan Burnette II, Romy Geroso5:05
3."Can I Kiss Your Lips"O'Bryan Burnette II, Romy Geroso5:27
4."Man Overboard"O'Bryan Burnette II, Romy Geroso4:52
5."Gotta Let You Go"O'Bryan Burnette II, Romy Geroso7:00
6."Reflection (Interlude)"O'Bryan Burnette II, Romy Geroso1:33
7."Caught In The Middle"O'Bryan Burnette II, Romy Geroso5:16
8."Let Me Be The One"O'Bryan Burnette II, Romy Geroso7:02
9."Virtual Reality"O'Bryan Burnette II, Romy Geroso6:47
10."Gratitude"O'Bryan Burnette II, Romy Geroso4:56
11."Hot Summer Night (Interlude)"O'Bryan Burnette II, Romy Geroso1:08

Personnel[edit]

  • O'Bryan  – lead vocals, background vocals, synthesizer bass, drums, keyboards
  • Romy Geroso – guitar, keyboards, synth bass, drum programming

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