On the 6 82 weeks charting in the Netherlands, and was certified platinum for sales of 60,000 copies. "On the 6" was moderately successful in Australia, where it debuted (and peaked) at number 11 on July 18, 1999. In 2002 it was certified platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association for selling 70,000 copies. "On the 6" peaked at number 14 in the United Kingdom, and was certified platinum by the British Phonographic Industry for sales of over 300,000 copies. The album entered the French album chart at number 24 on July 3, 1999, peaking at number 15 two weeks later. It spent
On the 6 received praise for its versatility, described as "seductive" and "sultry" by critics. Some found the album's material and vocals underwhelming, however. The album was successful on the charts, reaching the top ten in the United States and other countries (dispelling preconceptions that it could ruin her career). "On the 6" went on to sell nearly three million copies in the United States (certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America) and over 10 million copies worldwide. "On the 6" produced five singles, most of which were commercially successful. "If You Had My Love" peaked at number one in