Storyteller is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter Crystal Waters, released on May 17, 1994, by Mercury Records. The album peaked at number 199 on the US Billboard 200, number 73 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and number 8 on the Top Heatseekers chart. Four singles were released from the album: "What I Need", "Relax", "Ghetto Day", and the hit, "100% Pure Love". "Ghetto Day" samples The 5th Dimension's 1968 hit "Stoned Soul Picnic".
Storyteller sold 1 million copies and was certified gold in the United States.
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Reception
The album debuted at 199 on the US Billboard 200. Since its release, it has gone gold, and sold over 1 million copies worldwide. Upon release, the album received generally positive reviews from contemporary music critics. It won Vibe's 1994 Music Poll for Best Club/Dance Album. It was the no. 12 Best Album of 1994 in Spin.
Personnel
Drums, percussion – Teddy Douglass, Maurice Fulton, Richard Payton, Doug Smith, Sean Spencer, Jay Steinhour
Drum programming – Maurice Fulton, Sean Spencer
Guitars – Wayne Cooper
Keyboards and programming – David Anthony, Hoza Clowney, Neal Conway, Charles Dockins, Maurice Fulton, Mark Harris, Richard Payton, Fruity Roberts, Doug Smith
Vibraphone – David Bach
Saxophone – Greg Thomas (also scatting)
Horns – Greg Boyer, Benny Cowan
Multi-instruments – Eric Kupper
Backing vocals – Katreese Barnes, Kenny Hicks, Adrianne McDonald, Antoinette Roberson, Novelair Thomas, Audrey Wheeler