Shanice - Inner Child (1991)

Shanice - Inner Child (1991) is the second studio album by the american r&b singer, showcasing her youthful yet powerful vocals. the album blends r&b, soul, and pop influences, featuring smooth ballads, upbeat grooves, and heartfelt lyrics. standout tracks highlight her vocal range, emotive delivery, and ability to convey both romance and personal reflection. polished production, layered harmonies, and catchy melodies create a cohesive and accessible listening experience. inner child captures the early 90s r&b sound while establishing shanice as a talented and versatile artist. the album remains a defining work in her career and in contemporary r&b.

Tracklist

01. Keep Your Inner Child Alive (interlude) (1:26)
02. I Love Your Smile (4:19)
03. Forever in Your Love (4:47)
04. I'm Cryin' (5:08)
05. I Hate to Be Lonely (6:46)
06. Stop Cheatin' on Me (4:51)
07. Silent Prayer (5:04)
08. Peace in the World (4:26)
09. Lovin' You (3:58)
10. You Ain't All That (4:36)
11. Shanice & Mookie Meet Homey (interlude) (0:23)
12. You Didn't Think I'd Come Back This Hard (3:40)
13. You Were the One (5:21)
14. I Love Your Smile (Hakeem's mix) (4:17)
15. Goodnight (interlude) (0:22)

Inner Child is the second studio album by Shanice. The sound for the album is a mix of swingbeat and R&B. It peaked at number eighty-three on the Billboard 200. Four singles were released for the album, however, “I Love Your Smile” is the album’s most notable hit and peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and charting high on the R&B charts. The record is Shanice’s best-selling album to date, being certified gold by the RIAA.