I Believe (Fantasia song)

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"I Believe"
Single by Fantasia
B-side
ReleasedJune 15, 2004 (2004-06-15)
Recorded2004
Studio
Length5:02
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Louis Biancaniello
  • Sam Watters
Fantasia singles chronology
"I Believe"
(2004) 		"Truth Is"
(2004)

"I Believe" is the debut single of

ARIA Singles Chart. It was included on Fantasia's debut album, Free Yourself
, released on November 23, 2004.

Background

Fantasia sang "I Believe" on the third-season finale of American Idol as her last performance within the competition. Diana DeGarmo, the runner up of American Idol, sang the song first on the finale, for her first performance of the night. The judges unanimously acclaimed Fantasia the winner, a prediction that came true when she was crowned the following evening. An ecstatic and tearful Fantasia performed her new single "I Believe" minutes after the announcement. DeGarmo's performance was also well received by the judges.

Release and commercial performance

"I Believe" was released in the United States on June 15, 2004, as a

Canadian Recording Industry Association (CRIA), shipping more than 80,000 units.[10][11]

Outside North America, "I Believe" charted in Australia, New Zealand, and Romania. In Australia, the song was issued as a CD single on July 19, 2004.

Romanian Top 100, the single charted for one week, appearing at number 93 on July 19, 2004.[18]

Awards

Year Award Category Result Ref.
2004 Billboard Music Awards Top Selling Single of the Year Won [8]
Top Selling R&B/Hip-Hop Single of the Year Won
2005 Billboard American Urban Radio Networks Top R&B/Hip-Hop Single Won [9]

Track listings

US, Canadian, and Australian CD single[2]

  1. "I Believe"
  2. "Chain of Fools"
  3. "Summertime"

US 7-inch single[3]

A. "I Believe"
B. "Summertime"

Credits and personnel

Credits are lifted from the US CD single liner notes.[2]

Studios

Writing and production

  • Tamyra Gray – writing, background vocals
  • Sam Watters – writing, background vocals, production, arrangement
  • Louis Biancaniello – writing, keyboards, programming, production, arrangement, mixing
  • Steve Churchyard – string session engineering
  • Mark Kiczula – assistant string engineering
  • Ross Hogarth – choir session engineering
  • Brian Scheuble – choir session engineering
  • Jun Ishizeki – assistant choir engineering

Vocals

  • Fantasia – vocals
  • Maxi Anderson – choir
  • Eric Butler – choir
  • Debra Byrd – choir
  • Nick Cooper – choir
  • Kevin Dorsey – choir
  • Angela Fisher – choir
  • Sybil Harris – choir
  • Darlene Koldenhoven – choir
  • Byron Motley – choir
  • Bobbi Page – choir
  • Deborah Sharpe-Taylor – choir
  • Melanie Taylor – choir
  • Tony Wilkins – choir
  • Terry Wood – choir
  • Yvonne Williams – choir

Orchestra

  • David Campbell – string arrangement, conducting
  • Joel Derouin – violin
  • Darius Campo – violin
  • Mario DeLeon – violin
  • Berj Garabedian – violin
  • Armen Garabedian – violin
  • Larry Greenfield – violin
  • Julian Hallmark – violin
  • Natalie Leggett – violin
  • Alyssa Park – violin
  • Sara Parkins – violin
  • Bob Peterson – violin
  • John Wittenberg – violin
  • Evan Wilson – viola
  • Matt Funes – viola
  • Larry Corbett – cello
  • Dan Smith – cello

Charts

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[16] Gold 35,000^
Canada (Music Canada)[11] 2× Platinum 20,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
United States June 15, 2004
  • 7-inch vinyl
  • CD
[1]
July 6, 2004 Contemporary hit radio [21]
Australia July 19, 2004 CD [12]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Susman, Gary (June 2, 2004). "Fantasia and Diana to release dueling singles". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d I Believe (US, Canadian & Australian CD single liner notes). Fantasia. J Records, 19 Recordings, S Records. 2004. 82876 63091-2.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  3. ^ a b I Believe (US 7-inch single liner notes). Fantasia. J Records, 19 Recordings, S Records. 2004. 82876-63091-7.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  4. ^ a b "Fantasia Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 1, 2017.
  5. ^ Susman, Gary (July 1, 2004). "Idol's Fantasia debuts atop the singles chart". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
  6. ^ Trust, Gary (January 19, 2021). "Olivia Rodrigo's 'Drivers License' Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
  7. ^ Mansfield, Brian (June 4, 2009). "How the American Idol Coronation Singles Stack Up, Part 1". USA Today. Archived from the original on May 22, 2010. Retrieved November 6, 2022.
  8. ^ a b "Search Results". Billboard Music Awards. Retrieved November 6, 2022.
  9. ^ a b Mitchell, Gail (August 6, 2005). "Usher, 50 Cent Top Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Awards". Billboard. Retrieved November 6, 2022.
  10. ^
    Billboard
    . October 18, 2019.
  11. ^ a b "Canadian single certifications – Fantasia – I Believe". Music Canada. Retrieved November 6, 2022.
  12. ^ a b "The ARIA Report: New Releases Singles – Week Commencing 19th July 2004" (PDF). ARIA. July 19, 2004. p. 27. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 22, 2008. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
  13. ^ "Chartifacts!" (PDF). ARIA. July 26, 2004. p. 2. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 23, 2008. Retrieved November 6, 2022.
  14. ^ a b "Fantasia – I Believe". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved December 1, 2017.
  15. ^ a b "ARIA Top 100 Singles for 2004". ARIA. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
  16. ^ a b "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2004 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
  17. ^ a b "Fantasia – I Believe". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved December 1, 2017.
  18. ^
    Romanian Top 100. Archived from the original
    on January 17, 2005. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
  19. ^ "Fantasia Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
  20. ^ "Fantasia Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 1, 2017.
  21. ^ "Going for Adds" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1562. July 2, 2004. p. 28. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
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