Intimate
Produced by William "Smokey" Robinson, Michael J. Powell
Smokey Robinson wrote 8 of 12 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 8 / 12 self-written
Every track is scored by writing credit — whether Smokey Robinson carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
Intimate is the twentieth solo studio album by Smokey Robinson, released in 1999 on Motown Records. The album returns Robinson to his Quiet Storm roots with a collection of smooth, contemporary R&B ballads that demonstrate his songwriting and vocal gifts remained fully intact well into his late fifties. Robinson wrote most of the album's material, maintaining the self-authored approach that had defined his career across four decades. Intimate arrived as 1990s R&B was dominated by hip-hop production and new jack swing holdovers, making Robinson's organic, melody-first approach feel both timeless and distinct. The title itself reflects Robinson's enduring subject matter, personal, romantic, and emotionally direct, and the record earned favorable comparisons to the Quiet Storm classics of the late 1970s. Intimate confirmed that Smokey Robinson's songwriting had no expiration date.
Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Sleepin' In
|
Smokey RobinsonMichael Stokes | Smokey RobinsonMichael Stokes | William "Smokey" RobinsonMichael J. Powell | |
| 2 |
Easy to Love
|
Smokey Robinson | Smokey Robinson | William "Smokey" RobinsonMichael J. Powell | |
| 3 |
Love Love Again
|
David FosterJunior MilesBruce Roberts | David FosterJunior MilesBruce Roberts | William "Smokey" RobinsonMichael J. Powell | |
| 4 |
Intimate
|
Smokey RobinsonMichael Stokes | Smokey RobinsonMichael Stokes | William "Smokey" RobinsonMichael J. Powell | |
| 5 |
I'm the One
|
Berry Gordy Jr.Michael Lovesmith | Berry Gordy Jr.Michael Lovesmith | William "Smokey" RobinsonMichael J. Powell | |
| 6 |
Just Let Me Love You
|
Berry Gordy Jr.Michael Lovesmith | Berry Gordy Jr.Michael Lovesmith | William "Smokey" RobinsonMichael J. Powell | |
| 7 |
All of Mine
|
Smokey RobinsonMichael Stokes | Smokey RobinsonMichael Stokes | William "Smokey" RobinsonMichael J. Powell | |
| 8 |
The Bottom Line
|
Smokey RobinsonMichael Stokes | Smokey RobinsonMichael Stokes | William "Smokey" RobinsonMichael J. Powell | |
| 9 |
Feelings Flowing
|
Smokey RobinsonMichael Stokes | Smokey RobinsonMichael Stokes | William "Smokey" RobinsonMichael J. Powell | |
| 10 |
Ready to Roll
|
Berry Gordy Jr.Michael Lovesmith | Berry Gordy Jr.Michael Lovesmith | William "Smokey" RobinsonMichael J. Powell | |
| 11 |
Tu Me Besas Muy Rico
|
Smokey RobinsonMichael Stokes | Smokey RobinsonMichael Stokes | William "Smokey" RobinsonMichael J. Powell | |
| 12 |
Intimate (Reprise)
|
Smokey RobinsonMichael Stokes | Smokey RobinsonMichael Stokes | William "Smokey" RobinsonMichael J. Powell |