''Raydiation'' is the third studio album by American recording artist

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. It was released by

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in association with the singer's own label, Knockout Entertainment, on September 20, 2005, in the United States. Ray J's first effort in four years, the album was primarily produced by

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, featuring additional production from

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, Ric Rude, and

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. Rapper

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, singer

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and Ray J's sister, singer Brandy, appear a guest vocalist on the album.

Critical reception

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editor Andy Kellman found that ''Raydiation'' "isn't any less derivative than '' Everything You Want'' and '' This Ain't a Game''. He's still putting on airs, rarely deviating from copping his moves off

and

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. There's really nothing worth singling out ..If Ray J plans on maintaining his every-four-years release schedule, he might as well spend less time soaking up his influences and more time developing some individuality."

Chart performance

In the United States, ''Raydiation'' entered the ''Billboard'' 200 at number 48, selling 21,517 copies in its first week of release. In addition, it peaked at number 13 on the

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chart. ''Billboard'' ranked the album 85th on its Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums year end listing.

Singles

" One Wish" was chosen as the first single over "Keep Sweatin" and "Quit Actin". The Jerkins-produced track became a US national hit, peaking at number 11 on ''Billboard''s Hot 100 on January 17, 2006. It became Ray-J's first single to reach the Top 20 and was followed by " What I Need" and "Lets Play House".

Track listing

NotesRay J. ''Raydiation'' (liner notes). Sanctuary Records / Knockout Entertainment. 2005. * denotes vocal producer

Personnel

Credits are taken from the album's liner notes. Instruments and performances *

– vocals (1–13), lead vocals (14–15) * Brandy – vocals (8), background vocals (14) *Rudy Currence – vocal arrangements (5) *

– rap vocals (2) *

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– rap vocals (11) *Gangsta Girl – rap vocals (11) *

– vocals (9) *Donnie Lyle – guitar (9) *Cornelius "Corny" Mims – bass (6, 8, 13) *

– vocals (12) * Isaac Phillips – guitar (7) *

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– rap vocals (9, 11), background vocals (15) *Tim Stuart – guitar (2, 4) *Michael Teixeira – guitar (1, 6, 8, 10)

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Release history

References

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