[4] The latter two would appear on a remix of "PTSD" released digitally and serviced to United States urban contemporary radio in November of the same year.

Skittering percussion and other mechanical, trap-styled production touches are most common [...] It merely hints at what Fantasia might be able to do if she took a truly sketchbook-like approach in the studio.

"[1] Associated Press journalist Melanie J. Sims felt that Fantasia "is staying true to her artistry on Sketchbook, her first independent release.

She delivers the fullness of her voice on the sexy, guitar-laced "Believer" and the easygoing "Enough"; pours her honeyed vocals over the island-influenced beat of "Take Off"; and experiments with a rock feel on "Warning" [...] thankfully Fantasia makes Sketchbook a work of art.

[7] This marked her lowest first week placement as well as her first studio album of original material to debut outside of the top 20 of the Billboard 200.