Pru (album)

Pru
An image of a woman with a long black dress who is hunched over. The letters "PRU" appear against a gold background along with scattered red cursive writing.
Studio album by
Pru
ReleasedNovember 7, 2000 (2000-11-07)
Genre
Length58:00
LabelCapitol
Producer
  • Roy Lott (exec.)
  • Pru
  • Ben Garrison
  • Rick Williams
Singles from Pru
  1. "Candles"
    Released: September 4, 2000
  2. "Aaroma (of a Man)"
    Released: June 2001

Pru is the debut studio album by American singer Pru. It was released on November 7, 2000, through Capitol Records. Pru was managed by Capitol Records executive Roy Lott, who had signed Pru to Warner/Chappell Music Publishing after being impressed by her songwriting and voice on a demo tape. Pru collaborated with Ben Garrison, the Characters, and Rick Williams on the album.

According to Lott, Pru was part of Capitol Records' attempts to attract a wider audience through her crossover appeal. According to music critics, the album encompasses several genres, with some commentators noting influences from neo soul. Pru also used poetry as an inspiration for writing music.

Reviews of the album were generally positive, singling out in particular its composition and Pru's voice. They also compared her favorably to contemporary artists. The album peaked at number 176 on the Billboard 200 chart, an achievement made possible in part by an intensive marketing strategy devised by Capitol Records executives. Two singles – "Candles" and "Aaroma (of a Man)" [sic] – were released to positive reviews. "Candles" peaked at number 68 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Billboard chart.