Blanca (album)

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Blanca
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Studio album by
Blanca
ReleasedMay 4, 2015 (2015-05-04)
Genre Contemporary Christian music, Christian electronic dance music, electropop
Length48:35
Label Word
Blanca chronology
Who I Am
(2014)		Blanca
(2015)		Shattered
(2018)

Blanca is the first studio album by Blanca. Word Records released the album on May 4, 2015.

Blanca (musician) musician

Blanca Elaine Callahan, who goes by the stage name Blanca, is a Puerto Rican-born American Contemporary Christian musician. Until 2013, she was a member of Group 1 Crew. She is now a solo artist. She released her debut EP on January 13, 2015, Who I Am EP, with Word Records and her first studio album, Blanca, on May 4, 2015.

Word Records is a Christian faith-based entertainment company based in Nashville, Tennessee. It is owned by Curb Records and is a part of Word Entertainment.

Contents

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
365 Days of Inspiring MediaStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [1]
CCM Magazine Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [2]
Christian Music Review3.8/5 [3]
Jesus Freak HideoutStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [4]
New Release TuesdayStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svgStar empty.svg [5]
The Phantom Tollbooth3.5/5 [6]

Andy Argyrakis, awarding the album four stars at CCM Magazine , states, "the self-titled long player seamlessly switches between pop, hip hop and the dance floor, all adorned with the latest production trends, plus perhaps most importantly, fear-shattering and faith-fueling lyrics gleaned from autobiographical inspiration." [2] Signaling in a three star review by Jesus Freak Hideout, Christopher Smith writes, "Blanca's beautiful voice and diverse collection of styles make the first few listens exciting, but several more spins reveal that the album is less memorable than those initial impressions suggest." [4] Mark Ryan, indicating in a three and a half star review from New Release Tuesday, says, "it did not push the limits as far as I was hoping, but there's plenty here to love." [5]

<i>CCM Magazine</i> magazine

CCM Magazine is a twice monthly online magazine about contemporary Christian music, published by Salem Publishing, a division of Salem Communications.

Michael Dalton, rating the album three and a half out of five for The Phantom Tollbooth, describes, "This is a fine debut...that stands on the shoulders of artists, some previously mentioned, who have given us some of the best music this world has ever heard." [6] Giving the album a 3.8 out of five at Christian Music Review, Laura Chambers states, "This album will bolster your faith and provide discouragement-busting anthems for any struggle you face." [3] Joshua Andre, awarding the album four stars from 365 Days of Inspiring Media, says, the "new album is something to be celebrated as it marks the beginning of a new chapter, with plenty of new hits and potential singles". [1]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Different Drum"Casey Brown, Blanca Callahan, Parker Welling3:29
2."Who I Am"Callahan, Mia Fieldes, Seth Mosley3:12
3."If You Say Go"Callahan, Jeff Pardo, Molly Reed3:22
4."Get Up" (featuring Lecrae)Dustin "DAB" Bowie, Callahan, Kenneth Chris Mackey, Lecrae Moore, Joseph Prielozny, Seiji Wallis3:40
5."Surrender"Callahan, Bernie Herms, Stephanie Lewis4:02
6."Echo"Callahan, Fieldes, Tedd Tjornhom3:38
7."Catching Fire"Callahan, Jeff Sojka, Josh Zegan2:53
8."Sunshine"Brown, Callahan, Jason Ingram 3:38
9."Not Backing Down" (featuring Tedashii) Tedashii Anderson, Callahan, Jordan Sapp3:18
10."Forever Love"Brown, Callahan, Tauren Wells3:31
11."Worry"Callahan, Mosley, Sam Tinnesz2:52
12."Greater Is He"Brown, Callahan, Ingram3:44
13."Today"Brown, Callahan, Ingram3:18
14."Chosen Ones"Callahan, Sojka, Zegan3:58
Total length:48:35

Charts

Chart (2015)Peak
position
US Billboard 200 [7] 196
US Christian Albums (Billboard) [8] 7

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References

  1. 1 2 Andre, Joshua (June 13, 2015). "Blanca – Blanca". 365 Days of Inspiring Media. Retrieved June 17, 2015.
  2. 1 2 Argyrakis, Andy (May 15, 2015). "Blanca: Blanca". CCM Magazine . Retrieved May 16, 2015.
  3. 1 2 Chambers, Laura (May 5, 2015). "Blanca 'Self-Titled'". Christian Music Review. Retrieved May 8, 2015.
  4. 1 2 Smith, Christopher (May 2, 2015). "Blanca, "Blanca" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved May 6, 2015.
  5. 1 2 Ryan, Mark (May 5, 2015). "Flying Solo". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved May 6, 2015.
  6. 1 2 Dalton, Michael (August 3, 2015). "Blanca - s/t". The Phantom Tollbooth. Retrieved August 5, 2015.
  7. ↑ "Blanca Album & Song Chart History". Billboard 200 . Retrieved May 15, 2015.
  8. ↑ "Blanca Album & Song Chart History". Billboard Christian Albums . Retrieved May 15, 2015.
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