Stroke of Genius

Stroke of Genius
Studio album by
ReleasedOctober 21, 2003
Length71:16
LabelElektra
Producer
  • Jasper da Fatso
  • Gerald Levert
  • Edwin "Tony" Nicholas
Gerald Levert chronology
The G Spot
(2002)
Stroke of Genius
(2003)
Do I Speak for the World
(2004)

Stroke of Genius is the seventh studio album by American R&B singer Gerald Levert. It was released by Elektra Records on October 21, 2003, in the United States.

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]
Vibe[2]

In his review for AllMusic, David Jeffries found that Stroke of Genius "is one of the best arguments yet that Gerald LeVert needs to slow down his release schedule and trust someone else in the producer's chair for once. After 1998's Love & Consequences, Levert fell into a rut, releasing one underwhelming album after another. His voice is fine and he still does the convincing pillow talk, but like his last few releases, the material isn't there. Too often he turns to R. Kelly-styled strip-club music way beyond his reach, with the embarrassing "Knock, Knock, Knock" being the worst offender."[1] Laura Checkoway from Vibe wrote that LeVert has "always been most comfortable making smooth love music. And when he keeps it slow and steady, the outcome is indeed a small stroke of brilliance."[2]

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."1st Stroke (Intro)"
  • Gerald Levert
  • Edwin "Tony" Nicholas
  • Levert
  • Nicholas
0:28
2."Knock Knock Knock"Jasper CameronJasper da Fatso3:08
3."Long Hot Summer"
  • Levert
  • Nicholas
  • Levert
  • Nicholas
3:40
4."Awesome"
  • Levert
  • Nicholas
  • Levert
  • Nicholas
4:39
5."Stroke of Genius"
  • Levert
  • Nicholas
4:36
6."(They Long to Be) Close to You" (featuring Tamia)
  • Levert
  • Nicholas
5:21
7."I Got a Girl"
  • Levert
  • Nicholas
  • Levert
  • Nicholas
4:03
8."U Got That Love (Call It a Night)"
  • Levert
  • Nicholas
  • Levert
  • Nicholas
4:30
9."Wear It Out"
  • Levert
  • Nicholas
  • Levert
  • Nicholas
4:30
10."Good Morning"
  • Levert
  • Nicholas
  • Levert
  • Nicholas
2:48
11."Keep It Warm"
  • Levert
  • Nicholas
  • Levert
  • Nicholas
3:43
12."Didn't We"
  • Levert
  • Nicholas
  • Levert
  • Nicholas
4:35
13."To My Grave"
  • Levert
  • Nicholas
  • Levert
  • Nicholas
3:46
14."Let It Be"
  • Levert
  • Nicholas
  • Levert
  • Nicholas
3:33
15."The Visit (Interlude)"LevertLevert0:21
16."Eyes and Ears" (featuring Eddie Levert & Sean Levert)
  • Levert
  • Nicholas
  • Levert
  • Nicholas
4:19
17."Rest of Your Life"
  • Levert
  • Nicholas
  • Levert
  • Nicholas
3:53
18."You Got That Love Again"
  • Levert
  • Nicholas
  • Levert
  • Nicholas
4:04
19."Won't Get Up"LevertLevert4:25
20."Last Stroke (Outro)"LevertLevert0:49

Sample credits

Charts

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References

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  1. ^ a b Widran, Jonathan. "Stroke of Genius". AllMusic. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
  2. ^ a b Checkoway, Laura (December 10, 2003). "Gerald Levert – Stroke of Genius (Elektra)". Vibe. Archived from the original on November 30, 2004. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
  3. ^ "Gerald Levert Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
  4. ^ "Gerald Levert Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
  5. ^ "Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums - Year-End 2003". Billboard. Retrieved July 8, 2020.
  6. ^ "Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums - Year-End 2004". Billboard. Retrieved July 8, 2020.