January Joy

January Joy
Studio album by
ReleasedSeptember 13, 2005 (2005-09-13)
Recorded2002–2005
Studio
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Length58:34
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Producer
Singles from January Joy
  1. "Used To"
    Released: July 13, 2004
  2. "Back of da Club"
    Released: February 22, 2005
  3. "Blackout"
    Released: June 28, 2005

January Joy is the debut studio album by American singer Mashonda. It was released on September 13, 2005 through Full Surface/J Records in Japan and Hong Kong.

The recording sessions took place at Sound on Sound Studios, 36 Chambers Studios, Monza Studios, Sony Studios, The Hit Factory in New York City, at Unsung Studios in Sherman Oaks, at Powerhouse Studios in Yonkers, at Doppler Studios in Atlanta, and at Blakeslee Recording Co. in North Hollywood.

Production was handled by Swizz Beatz, who also served as executive producer, DJ Scratch, Neo Da Matrix, Brian "All Day" Miller, Bryan-Michael Cox, Gerald Flowers, Harvey Allbangers, Jason Rome, Mike City, Mr. Devine, Raphael Saadiq, Reggie Flowers, The Buchanans and Victor Flowers, with co-producers Sean Garrett and Bryce Wilson.

It features guest appearances from Jadakiss, Kanye West, Raphael Saadiq, Snoop Dogg and Nas.