Studio Album · No. 2

Voyage to India Songwriting Credits by India Arie

2002 Motown 15 tracks 48:23

Produced by India.Arie, Blue Miller, PJ Morton, Andrew Ramsey, Shannon Sanders

Motown Neo SoulR&BSoul
Complete Artist
100%
Authorship

Holds writing credit on 15 of 15 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 15 / 15 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 15 tracks with documented writers, by whether India Arie carries a lyricist or composer credit.

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15 trackswritten by India Arie 0 tracksoutside writers
India Arie's roles on this album

Share of the 15 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist0%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

15
Tracks
10
Lyricists
4
Producers
2002
Released
Data Insight

Drew Ramsey and Shannon Sanders arrive together and co-write eight of the fifteen tracks. Arie is on all fifteen, the first of four albums where she is credited on everything.

The 2002 second album, which won Best R&B Album at the Grammys and put "Little Things" on the Hot 100.

Track Listing & Credits 15 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Growth
India.Arie India Arie Simpson India.Arie India Arie (Performer)
2
Little Things #89
Hawk WolinskiRufusIndia.ArieDrew RamseyShannon SandersAnthony Roberson David James WolinskiAndre FischerIndia Arie SimpsonShannon SandersAnthony Roberson India.ArieDrew RamseyShannon Sanders India Arie (Performer)
3
Talk to Her
India.ArieDrew RamseyShannon SandersAnthony RobersonAlgebra India Arie SimpsonShannon SandersAnthony RobersonAndrew RamseyAlgebra Blessett Drew RamseyShannon Sanders India Arie (Performer)
4
Slow Down
India.ArieDrew RamseyShannon SandersAnthony RobersonRicky Quinones India Arie SimpsonShannon SandersAnthony RobersonRicky Quinones India.ArieDrew RamseyShannon Sanders India Arie (Performer)
5
The Truth
India.ArieDrew RamseyShannon SandersAnthony Roberson India Arie SimpsonShannon SandersAnthony RobersonAndrew Ramsey India.ArieDrew RamseyShannon Sanders India Arie (Performer)
6
Beautiful Surprise
India.Arie India Arie Simpson India.Arie India Arie (Performer)
7
Healing
India.Arie India Arie Simpson India.Arie India Arie (Performer)
8
Get It Together
India.ArieDrew RamseyShannon SandersAnthony Roberson India Arie SimpsonShannon SandersAnthony RobersonAndrew Ramsey India.ArieDrew RamseyShannon Sanders India Arie (Performer)
9
Headed in the Right Direction
India.ArieBlue Miller India Arie SimpsonBlue Miller India.ArieBlue Miller India Arie (Performer)
10
Can I Walk with You
India.ArieBlue Miller India Arie SimpsonBlue Miller India.ArieBlue Miller India Arie (Performer)
11
The One
India.ArieDrew RamseyShannon SandersAnthony RobersonRicky Quinones India Arie SimpsonShannon SandersAnthony RobersonRicky Quinones India.ArieDrew RamseyShannon Sanders India Arie (Performer)
12
Complicated Melody
India.Arie India Arie Simpson India.Arie India Arie (Performer)
13
Gratitude
India.Arie India Arie Simpson India.Arie India Arie (Performer)
14
Good Man
India.ArieDrew RamseyShannon SandersWill Baker India Arie SimpsonShannon SandersAndrew RamseyWill Baker Drew RamseyShannon Sanders India Arie (Performer)
15
God Is Real
India.ArieDrew RamseyShannon SandersAnthony Roberson India Arie SimpsonShannon SandersAnthony RobersonAndrew Ramsey India.ArieDrew RamseyShannon Sanders India Arie (Performer)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 16 contributors

I
India.Arie
Writer · Producer
On this album15 written
IA
India Arie Simpson
Writer
On this album15 written
DR
Drew Ramsey
Writer · Producer
On this album8 written
SS
Shannon Sanders
Writer · Producer
On this album8 written
AR
Anthony Roberson
Writer
On this album7 written
AR
Andrew Ramsey
Writer
On this album5 written
BM
Blue Miller
Writer · Producer
On this album2 written
RQ
Ricky Quinones
Writer
On this album2 written
A
Algebra
Writer
On this album1 written
AB
Algebra Blessett
Writer
On this album1 written
AF
Andre Fischer
Writer
On this album1 written
DJ
David James Wolinski
Writer
On this album1 written

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Frequently Asked Questions Voyage to India

Who wrote the songs on Voyage to India?
India Arie on all fifteen tracks, with Drew Ramsey and Shannon Sanders on eight and Anthony Roberson on seven.
How high did the single chart?
"Little Things" reached number 89 on the Hot 100 and number 3 on the Adult R&B chart.
How high did the album chart?
The album debuted at number six on the Billboard 200 and at number one on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, selling 109,000 copies in its first week.
How did it sell?
It was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on August 4, 2006.
Did it win any awards?
Yes. At the 2003 Grammy Awards, it won Best R&B Album, and the single "Little Things" won Best Urban/Alternative Performance.
Where does the running time come from?
The album page publishes none, so it is summed from the track listing.
How long is the album?
48:23 across fifteen tracks.

Sources

Wikipedia: Voyage to India Wikipedia: India Arie discography Cover Art Archive: Voyage to India by India Arie