Casablanco

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Casablanco
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Studio album by
Released28 June 2024 (2024-06-28)
Genre
Length48:20
Label
Producer
Marsha Ambrosius chronology
Nyla
(2018)
Casablanco
(2024)
Singles from Casablanco
  1. "The Greatest"
    Released: 30 November 2023
  2. "One Night Stand"
    Released: 22 March 2024
  3. "Greedy"
    Released: 14 June 2024

Casablanco is the fourth studio album by British R&B singer Marsha Ambrosius. Released on 28 June 2024 through Aftermath Entertainment and Interscope Records, the production was by Dr. Dre. It contains singles including "The Greatest", "One Night Stand", and "Greedy". Inspired by her personal journey and creative freedom, Ambrosius and Dre crafted an album blending elements of R&B, hip-hop, jazz, and soul. [1]

Contents

Background

Ambrosius announced her new album, Casablanco during a press event. The album was eventually released on 28 June 2024, through Aftermath Entertainment. [1] The collaboration with Dr. Dre began in 2020, following his recovery from a brain aneurysm. He reached out to Ambrosius, expressing a desire to create new music together, reigniting their creative partnership from previous projects. [2] The album was primarily recorded in Los Angeles, with Ambrosius and Dre enlisting a team of producers, including Dem Jointz, Erik "Blu2th" Griggs, Focus..., DJ Khalil, and Phonix. The production began in 2021. [3]

The album was preceded by the singles "The Greatest", released on 30 November 2023, "One Night Stand", released on 22 March 2024, and "Greedy", released on 14 June 2024. Each single was accompanied by a music video that further built anticipation for the album. [4]

Track listing

Casablanco track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Smoke"3:39
2."Tunisian Nights"
  • M. Ambrosius
  • Young
  • Dr. Dre
  • Ambrosius
  • Dem Jointz
  • Griggs
4:09
3."One Night Stand"
  • M. Ambrosius
  • Young
  • Dr. Dre
  • Ambrosius
  • Griggs
4:16
4."Cloudy with a Chance of ...Real"
  • M. Ambrosius
  • Young
  • Dr. Dre
  • Ambrosius
  • Dem Jointz
  • Focus...
  • Griggs
4:51
5."Greedy"
  • M. Ambrosius
  • Young
  • Dr. Dre
  • Ambrosius
  • Focus...
  • Griggs
5:01
6."Self Care / Wrong Right"
  • M. Ambrosius
  • Young
5:00
7."Wet"
  • M. Ambrosius
  • Young
  • Dr. Dre
  • Ambrosius
  • Focus...
  • Griggs
4:24
8."Thrill Her"
  • M. Ambrosius
  • Young
  • Dr. Dre
  • Ambrosius
  • Griggs
3:59
9."The Greatest"
  • M. Ambrosius
  • Young
  • Dr. Dre
  • Ambrosius
  • Dem Jointz
  • Focus...
  • Griggs
  • Trevor Lawrence Jr.
3:16
10."Best I Could Find"
  • M. Ambrosius
  • Young
  • Dr. Dre
  • Ambrosius
4:30
11."Music of My Mind"
  • M. Ambrosius
  • Young
  • Dr. Dre
  • Ambrosius
  • Dem Jointz
  • Focus...
  • Griggs
5:15
Total length:48:20

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