All I Have (album)

All I Have is the debut studio album by the American singer Amerie. It was released on July 30, 2002, through Columbia Records, Rise Entertainment and Richcraft Records. Produced by Rich Harrison, the album developed from relaxed, exploratory sessions between the two, with much of it initially recorded in his basement before being polished in professional studios. Musically, All I Have draws heavily on go-go sounds, characterized by dense, percussion-driven arrangements and syncopated rhythms, a style that would go on to become a defining element of Amerie's signature sound.

The album received mixed reviews, with critics praising Amerie’s vocal talent and promise while noting the inconsistency of the material and its lack of originality. All I Have opened and peaked at number nine on the US Billboard 200, spending fourteen weeks on the chart, and reached number two on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. It was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on October 3, 2003, for shipments figures of over 500,000 copies, and as of July 2009, Nielsen SoundScan reported over 661,000 copies sold in the United States.

All I Have spawned two singles, including the lead single "Why Don't We Fall in Love," which reached number 23 on the US Billboard Hot 100, and the follow-up "Talkin' to Me," which peaked at number 51 and reached the top 20 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. To further promote the album, Amerie toured with Usher and Nas on Usher's Evolution 8701 Tour, as well as with rapper Nelly. The album earned her a Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul or Rap New Artist in 2003 and a nomination for Best R&B/Soul Album – Female at the 2003 Soul Train Music Awards.