Been a While is the debut studio album by American recording artist and songwriter Dawn Richard, under the name of Dawn Angeliqué. The album was released in the fall 2005 through the independent label Yeah!Brother. The album features production and vocals by American singer B'Shipe as well as rapper Pooh Bear, as well as songwriting and co-production by American singer Ne-Yo. Musically the album has been categorized as soul and contemporary R&B.
