About Time (Sabrina Claudio album)

Last updated
About Time
Sabrina Claudio - About Time.png
Mixtape by
ReleasedOctober 5, 2017 (2017-10-05)
Genre
Length40:47
Label
  • SC Entertainment
  • Artist Partner Group
  • Atlantic
Producer
  • Stint
  • Derek Renfroe
  • Alex Tanas
  • Sad Money
  • Blue Rondo
  • Mark Pellizzer
  • Nick Seeley
  • Robert Bergin
Sabrina Claudio chronology
Confidently Lost
(2017)
About Time
(2017)
No Rain, No Flowers
(2018)
Singles from About Time
  1. "Unravel Me"
    Released: May 18, 2017
  2. "Belong to You"
    Released: July 27, 2017

About Time is the debut mixtape by American singer and songwriter Sabrina Claudio. It was released on October 5, 2017, by SC Entertainment. [1] The follow-up to Claudio's previously successful extended play, Confidently Lost, it explores similar genres to its predecessor, namely alternative R&B, indie pop, and neo soul.

Contents

The mixtape album, which also blended elements from electronic, jazz, and Latin music, was supported by two singles: "Unravel Me" and "Belong to You". [2] The latter saw re-release in the form of a remix with American singer 6lack, which was included as a bonus track on the project. [3] "Unravel Me" eventually peaked at number twenty-two on the Billboard Twitter Emerging Artists chart, while the original version of "Belong to You" peaked at number two on the same chart. [4]

About Time received critical acclaim from critics, who specifically directed praise at Claudio's songwriting abilities, [5] and the mixtape's lyrical themes, which largely related to escapism, liberation, loneliness, and romance. [6] Critical reception was also positive for the project's production, which consisted of an overall experimental, minimalist sound crafted from a variety of producers, including Stint, Alex Tanas, and Derek Renfroe, among others. [7]

Background

The project's first single titled "Unravel Me" was officially released on May 18, 2017, followed by the second single, "Belong to You" on July 27, 2017. Both songs were accompanied by official music videos. [8] [9] Claudio announced the mixtape and revealed the track list on October 3, 2017, [10] and on October 4 an official remix for "Belong to You" featuring American singer 6lack was premiered by Carl Chery on Zane Lowe's Beats 1 radio show. [11] [12]

On the day of the mixtape's release, October 5, 2017, Zane Lowe premiered the track "Frozen" on his Beats 1 radio show and interviewed Claudio. About the title of the mixtape, Claudio stated: "I subconsciously wrote every song having to deal with time in some way, shape or form. I think in these moments I've been so worried about time and then it just kind of translated into my music". [13]

Critical reception

The mixtape received critical acclaim from music critics. A review from ThisisRnB commented "Sabrina’s natural sensuality oozes through each track across About Time. Elements of modern soul are combined with her lush harmonies and aural pleasing tones to produce a spectacularly rapturous project". [6] Ones to Watch praised the mixtape by saying "Sabrina Claudio captivates listeners with breathy, sweet vocals and lush arrangements. Claudio wrote all twelve songs on the new release, proving herself an intriguing lyricist with the power to forge her own path in this scene". [5]

Track listing

About Time track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."About Time (Intro)"
Renfroe1:10
2."Natural"
  • Claudio
  • Brandon Canada
3:26
3."Everlasting Love"
  • Claudio
  • Penner
3:39
4."Belong to You"Stint3:06
5."Unravel Me"
  • Claudio
  • Bhattacharyya
Stint4:05
6."Stand Still"ClaudioStint4:43
7."Wanna Know"
  • Claudio
  • Penner
  • Kaela Sinclair
  • Max Townsley
  • Nick Seeley
  • Robert Bergin
4:01
8."Frozen"
  • Claudio
  • Penner
  • Renfroe
  • Tanas
  • Tanas
  • Renfroe
4:04
9."We Have Time"
  • Claudio
  • Rondo
  • Sad Money
3:19
10."Used To"
  • Claudio
Sad Money3:07
11."Wait"
  • Claudio
  • Penner
  • Pellizzer
  • Tanas
  • Stint
3:02
12."Belong to You (Remix)" (featuring 6lack)
Stint3:05
Total length:40:47

Charts

Chart performance for About Time
Chart (2017)Peak
position
New Zealand Heatseeker Albums (RMNZ) [14] 9
US Billboard 200 [15] 115
US Top R&B Albums ( Billboard ) [16] 12

Related Research Articles

T.I. discography Southern hip hop recording artist discography

American rapper T.I. has released eleven studio albums, one compilation album, one remix album, four extended plays (EPs), 13 mixtapes, 110 singles and 11 promotional singles. He has also released one music video album and over 60 music videos, the details of which are included in his videography. Throughout his career, T.I.'s music has been released on several record labels, including Artista and Atlantic, as well as his own label imprint, Grand Hustle Records. T.I. has also served as an executive producer for several projects other than his own, including Big Kuntry King's debut My Turn to Eat (2008), B.G.'s Too Hood 2 Be Hollywood (2009), B.o.B's debut The Adventures of Bobby Ray (2010) and Iggy Azalea's debut EP Glory (2012), as well as her debut album The New Classic (2014). In 2005, T.I. had executive produced the soundtrack to the film Hustle & Flow and released the collection through his record label. T.I. is also a noted record producer, having produced several song recordings, a few under the pseudonym T.I.P.. He has also served as a ghostwriter and assisting songwriter for several artists, such as Bow Wow, Sean "Diddy" Combs, Dr. Dre, Bun B and Keyshia Cole.

The Neighbourhood American alternative rock band

The Neighbourhood is an American rock band formed in Newbury Park, California, in 2011. The band is composed of vocalist Jesse Rutherford, guitarists Jeremy Freedman and Zach Abels, bassist Mikey Margott, and drummer Brandon Alexander Fried. After releasing two EPs, I'm Sorry... and Thank You, The Neighbourhood released its first full-length album I Love You. on April 23, 2013, via Columbia Records. The same year, the EP "The Love Collection" was released; and in November 2014, a mixtape titled #000000 & #FFFFFF. A second album, Wiped Out! was released on October 30, 2015. On March 9, 2018, a self-titled third studio album came out, preceded by the release of two EPs: Hard on September 22, 2017, which briefly charted on the Billboard 200, and To Imagine on January 12, 2018. After the release of the album, the tracks from the extended plays not included on the final tracklisting were collected in another EP, Hard to Imagine. All song names use the British spelling of words hence the name of the band.

The World Famous Tony Williams American singer-songwriter from Oklahoma

Antony Von Williams, known professionally as the World Famous Tony Williams, is an American singer and songwriter from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Williams is perhaps best known for his vocals on his first cousin Kanye West's debut album, The College Dropout (2004) as well as his subsequent albums. He is currently managed by David Bullock.

You Need Me, I Dont Need You 2011 single by Ed Sheeran

"You Need Me, I Don't Need You" is a song by English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. It was released as the second single from his first studio album, + and was released in the United Kingdom on 26 August 2011.

French Montana discography Hip hop recording artist discography

This is the discography of American rapper French Montana.

Majid Jordan is a Canadian R&B duo, consisting of singer Majid Al Maskati and producer Jordan Ullman from Toronto, Ontario. They formed in 2011 and signed to OVO Sound, the record label co-founded by rapper Drake, producer Noah "40" Shebib and Oliver El-Khatib, releasing their debut EP, A Place Like This, in 2014.

Drown (Bring Me the Horizon song) 2014 single by Bring Me the Horizon

"Drown" is a song by British rock band Bring Me the Horizon released on 21 October 2014. Originally released as a stand-alone single, a remixed version features on the band's fifth studio album That's the Spirit and was released as the lead single. The track, musically, marks a shift away from the band's previously established metalcore sound. Rather, it was described by critics as a pop punk-leaning emo and rock song, being the later showcased as arena rock. It is available to play in the music video game Guitar Hero Live, added on 12 January 2016.

Ty Dolla Sign discography Hip hop recording artist discography

American singer Ty Dolla Sign has released three studio albums, two extended plays (EP), seven mixtapes and forty-two singles.

<i>What a Time to Be Alive</i> Collaborative commercial mixtape by Canadian rapper Drake and American rapper Future

What a Time to Be Alive is a collaborative commercial mixtape by Canadian rapper Drake and American rapper Future. It was released on September 20, 2015, by Young Money Entertainment, Cash Money Records, Republic Records, Epic Records, A1 Records and Freebandz. The mixtape was executive produced by Metro Boomin, who also produced or co-produced eight of its 11 songs. Additional producers include Southside, Allen Ritter, Boi-1da, 40, and others. It was released on the iTunes Store and Apple Music, and debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200.

Christopher Joseph Gallant III, better known as Gallant, is an American singer and songwriter from Columbia, Maryland, signed to Mind of a Genius Records and Warner Bros. Records. He self-released his debut EP, Zebra in 2014.

LANY American pop/rock band

LANY is an American pop band from Los Angeles. Formed in Nashville in 2014, the band consists of Paul Jason Klein, Charles Leslie "Les" Priest, and Jake Clifford Goss.

<i>The Hamilton Mixtape</i> 2016 album

The Hamilton Mixtape is a 2016 mixtape album featuring assorted songs from the 2015 Broadway musical Hamilton performed by various artists, as well as some deleted songs from the musical. It was widely well-received by critics.

Cupcakke American rapper

Elizabeth Eden Harris, known professionally as Cupcakke, is an American rapper, songwriter and record producer from Chicago, Illinois. She is known for her hyper-sexualized, brazen, and often comical persona and music, and has also included themes such as gay rights and female empowerment in her music.

Aminé (rapper) Ethiopian-American rapper from Oregon

Adam Aminé Daniel, known mononymously as Aminé, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. He first gained notability for his commercial debut single, "Caroline", which peaked at number 11 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Aminé released his debut studio album Good for You, on July 28, 2017, and his second studio album, OnePointFive, on August 15, 2018.

Joyner Lucas American rapper from Massachusetts

Gary Maurice Lucas Jr., better known by his stage name Joyner Lucas, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter.

Sabrina Claudio American singer and songwriter

Sabrina Claudio is an American singer and songwriter. In late 2016, Claudio uploaded several songs to SoundCloud, before compiling a select collection as part of her debut extended play, Confidently Lost, which was released independently in March 2017. Her single "Unravel Me" peaked at number 22 on the Billboard Twitter Emerging Artists chart, and her single "Belong to You" peaked at number two on the same and was certified Gold by the RIAA. Her debut mixtape, About Time was released on October 5, 2017. It peaked at number 13 on Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.

Moneybagg Yo American rapper (born 1991)

DeMario DeWayne White Jr., known professionally as Moneybagg Yo, is an American rapper. He is signed to fellow Memphis rapper Yo Gotti's record label, Collective Music Group (CMG), in a joint venture deal with Interscope Records. His first two projects to debut in the Top 20, Federal 3X and 2 Heartless, debuted at No. 5 and No. 16 on the Billboard 200, respectively. His third album, Time Served, debuted at number 3 on the Billboard 200 in January 2020, while his fourth album, A Gangsta's Pain, was released in April 2021 and became his first chart-topping project.

<i>Mumble Rap</i> (mixtape) 2017 mixtape by Belly

Mumble Rap is the eleventh mixtape by Palestinian-Canadian hip hop recording artist Belly. It was released on October 6, 2017, by XO, Roc Nation and Republic Records. The mixtape features a sole guest appearance from Pusha T. It also features production from Boi-1da, Allen Ritter, Ben Billions, DannyBoyStyles, Frank Dukes, T-Minus and Vinylz, among others.

Don Toliver American rapper and singer

Caleb Zackery "Don" Toliver is an American rapper and singer. He released his first major label mixtape, Donny Womack, in August 2018. He is known for his singles "No Idea" and "After Party", from his debut studio album, Heaven or Hell (2020), which gained popularity on the video-sharing app TikTok, as well as his August 2018 feature on fellow rapper and label-boss Travis Scott's song "Can't Say", from Scott's third studio album, Astroworld. In August 2020, he was featured alongside Nav and Gunna on the song "Lemonade" by Internet Money.

<i>Shiesty Season</i> 2021 mixtape by Pooh Shiesty

Shiesty Season is the debut mixtape by American rapper Pooh Shiesty. It was released on February 5, 2021, through Atlantic Records and 1017 Records. The mixtape features guest appearances from Lil Durk, Gucci Mane, Big30, 21 Savage, Veeze, Foogiano, Lil Hank, Choppa Wop, and Tay Keith. The "Spring Deluxe" edition of the mixtape was released on May 21, 2021. It features additional guest appearances from G Herbo, No More Heroes, and Lil Baby.

References

  1. "About Time by Sabrina Claudio on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved October 6, 2017.
  2. "Unravel Me - Single by Sabrina Claudio on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved October 6, 2017.
  3. "Belong to You - Single by Sabrina Claudio on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved October 6, 2017.
  4. "Sabrina Claudio - Chart History - Billboard Twitter Emerging Artists". Billboard . Retrieved 14 August 2017.
  5. 1 2 "Immerse Yourself In Sabrina Claudio's Alluring Debut LP, 'About Time'". Ones to Watch . Retrieved 9 October 2017.
  6. 1 2 "Listen: Sabrina Claudio Releases New Project 'About Time' - ThisisRnB.com - New R&B Music". thisisrnb.com. 5 October 2017. Retrieved 9 October 2017.
  7. "Sabrina Claudio Releases 'About Time' Project". vibe.com. 6 October 2017. Retrieved 9 October 2017.
  8. "'Unravel Me' (Official Video)". YouTube. Retrieved October 6, 2017.
  9. "Sabrina Claudio - Belong to You (Official Video)". YouTube. Retrieved October 6, 2017.
  10. "SC on Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved October 6, 2017.
  11. "Listen to Sabrina Claudio's remix of 'Belong to You' featuring 6lack". The Fader. Retrieved October 6, 2017.
  12. "Cousin Carl on Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved October 6, 2017.
  13. "Zane Lowe on Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved October 6, 2017.
  14. "NZ Heatseeker Albums Chart". Recorded Music NZ. November 6, 2017. Retrieved November 3, 2017.
  15. "Sabrina Claudio Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
  16. "Sabrina Claudio Chart History (Top R&B Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 4, 2017.