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Whoa, Nelly!

Nelly Furtado · 2000

53 min · 13 tracks · contemporary R&B · folk · hip-hop

A vibrant blend of pop, R&B, and folk influences, showcasing Nelly Furtado's unique vocal style and eclectic songwriting.

Why listen to this

Best for
engaging storytelling elements varied emotional landscapes playful, upbeat moments
Context
Whoa, Nelly! was Nelly Furtado's debut album, released when she was just 21 years old. It marked the beginning of her career in the music industry, transitioning from a relatively unknown artist to a mainstream sensation following its release in October 2000.
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contemporary R&B, folk, hip-hop

Whoa, Nelly! is an album by Nelly Furtado, released in 2000. A vibrant blend of pop, R&B, and folk influences, showcasing Nelly Furtado's unique vocal style and eclectic songwriting. The album achieved significant commercial success, reaching the top ten in multiple countries and earning a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for 'I'm Like a Bird.' Its innovative sound helped define early 2000s pop, influencing numerous artists in the genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Whoa, Nelly! sound like?

A vibrant blend of pop, R&B, and folk influences, showcasing Nelly Furtado's unique vocal style and eclectic songwriting. Rooted in contemporary R&B and folk.

What makes Whoa, Nelly! by Nelly Furtado notable?

The album achieved significant commercial success, reaching the top ten in multiple countries and earning a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for 'I'm Like a Bird.' Its innovative sound helped define early 2000s pop, influencing numerous artists in the genre. Whoa, Nelly! was Nelly Furtado's debut album, released when she was just 21 years old. It marked the beginning of her career in the music industry, transitioning from a relatively unknown artist to a mainstream sensation following its release in October 2000.

Who is Whoa, Nelly! for?

Whoa, Nelly! works well if you're into engaging storytelling elements, varied emotional landscapes and playful, upbeat moments.

How many songs are on Whoa, Nelly!?

Whoa, Nelly! has 13 tracks, running approximately 53 minutes.

Tracklist

13 tracks·53:29

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Hey, Man! 4:10
  • 2 Shit on the Radio (Remember the Days) Standout 3:54
  • 3 Baby Girl 3:46
  • 4 Legend 3:34
  • 5 I’m Like a Bird 4:03
  • 6 Turn Off the Light Standout 4:36
  • 7 Trynna Finda Way 3:33
  • 8 Party 4:02
  • 9 Well, Well 3:00
  • 10 My Love Grows Deeper, Part 1 4:23
  • 11 I Will Make U Cry 3:59
  • 12 Scared of You 6:09
  • 13 Onde Estás 4:14

Release Date

October 24, 2000

Genre

contemporary R&B, hip-hop

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Artist Origin

Portugal

Runtime

53 min 29 sec