Kylie and Garibay | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
EP by | ||||
Released | 11 September 2015 | |||
Recorded | 2014–2015 | |||
Studio | Paradise (Los Angeles) | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 12:21 | |||
Label |
| |||
Producer | Fernando Garibay | |||
Kylie and Garibay chronology | ||||
| ||||
Kylie Minogue chronology | ||||
|
Kylie and Garibay (stylized as Kylie + Garibay; alternatively titled Black and White) is the second extended play (EP) by musical duo Kylie and Garibay. Following Kylie Minogue's departure from her management company, Roc Nation, the three-track EP was released as a surprise on 11 September 2015 by Parlophone and her own production company, Kimberly Limited. Solely produced by Fernando Garibay, the EP served as an extension of the duo's first collaboration, Sleepwalker (2014). Initiated in September 2014, the recording process enlisted Giorgio Moroder, Sam Sparro, and Shaggy as co-writers and feature vocalists.
Musically, the EP is a combination of electronic, disco, and pop music. Its lyrical content completes a story arc that began in Sleepwalker, going from loss to recovery after a heartbreak. Music critics complimented Garibay's experimental arrangement, Minogue's performance, and the collaborations on the EP. Kylie and Garibay peaked at number 100 in Australia, with the tracks charting in low positions in France, Scotland, and the UK. Directed by Minogue's longtime friend and colleague Katerina Jebb, the music videos for "Black and White" and "Your Body" were published in September 2015.
In 2013, Australian singer Kylie Minogue announced she had signed a management deal with Roc Nation, an entertainment agency founded by American rapper and businessman Jay-Z. [1] A year later, she released her twelfth studio album, Kiss Me Once . [2] Minogue met with several songwriters and producers to create the album; among them was Mexican-American producer Fernando Garibay. [3] They recorded several songs intended for Kiss Me Once, but none of them made it onto the final tracklist. [4] Months after the album release, they decided to finish the tracks and publish them for free on Minogue's SoundCloud channel as an EP, titled Sleepwalker , in September 2014. [5] Minogue also filmed an accompanying short film for the EP, which was played during the Kiss Me Once Tour (2014–2015). [6]
Following the enthusiastic response Sleepwalker received among her fans, Minogue went on to record more material with Garibay. [7] The recording process started in September 2014, right after the release of Sleepwalker. [5] The sessions took place in London and Los Angeles. [8] The producer traveled to London to work with Minogue while she was on the Kiss Me Once Tour. [4] She later spent time in Los Angeles with Garibay during breaks in her tour schedule at his home studio, Paradise Studio. [9] The songs were written as a platform for creative expression, devoid of any agenda or expectations. [10] Garibay described a "sense of purity" that resonated throughout their creative process, and Minogue felt there was no pressure surrounding the project, calling it "a project made of love". [10] The singer was inspired by the work of Garibay and enjoyed being in the studio with him. [10]
The duo collaborated with Italian music producer Giorgio Moroder on "Your Body". [11] It was the second collaboration between Minogue and Moroder, following "Right Here, Right Now" (2015). [12] Garibay has known Moroder since he was 16 and admired his early film scores for their sensuality. [11] "Your Body" deviates from Garibay's common songwriting style, as he struggled to evoke the erotic work of Minogue and Moroder. [11] Moroder agreed to co-write a poem in Italian with the duo, and he called an Italian acquaintance to double-check the words. [13] The duo wanted Moroder to record the poem in Italian to create a genuine and sensual impression. [14] "[Minogue] wanted it really sexy, like a Latin lover – heavy breathing. I think she was quite happy," Moroder recalled. [15] The recording session with Moroder lasted roughly two hours. [14] Jamie Hartman and Max McElligott of the British band Wolf Gang were also credited as the songwriters. [16]
Australian singer-songwriter Sam Sparro co-wrote "If I Can't Have You" with Garibay and Brian Lee. [16] Minogue was on the phone with the songwriters and she was "an active participant", according to Garibay. [4] She was not, however, given credit as a songwriter. [16] Sparro, a long-time fan of Minogue, claimed she was supportive during their session. [17] Garibay sought to find a male counterpart besides Minogue for "Black and White". [11] Martin Kierszenbaum, his manager at the time, introduced him to Jamaican artist Shaggy. [11] Garibay sent the instrumental track of "Black and White" to Shaggy and received a demo a day later. [4] Minogue felt that Shaggy's contribution "made that track come to life". [18]
The songs on Kylie and Garibay incorporate elements from electronic, disco, and pop music. [19] The three-song set represents a departure from the dancehall and reggae-influenced sounds on Sleepwalker. [20] Mike Wass from Idolator opined that the tracks are more accessible than those on Sleepwalker, especially when compared with experimental tracks like "Walk" and "Chasing Ghosts". [21] Minogue found the three distinct tracks are linked sonically by Garibay's crisp production. [14]
"Black and White" is a 1990s-inspired chill-out Eurodance song in which Shaggy raps over Minogue's delicate vocals. [22] John Earls, writing for Classic Pop , wrote the song is "a straight-up pop titan" despite Shaggy's reggae roots. [23] It is followed by "If I Can't Have You", a tropical-tinged combination of deep house and dance-pop. [24] Alistair Powell of Classic Pop called it an energetic floor-filler, while Julien Goncalves of PureCharts described it as a "melancholic yet danceable song" that was tailored-made for the UK charts. [24] Garibay defined the music of "Your Body", the EP's final song, as "indie meets disco". [4] The song has a seamless transition between the chorus and the verses, culminating in a guitar outro. [25] Minogue's vocals are heavily manipulated into whimsical and cartoonish syllables. [26] She can be heard chanting "Your body" amidst the moody analog synths during the refrain. [27] Pitchfork 's Zoe Camp suggested that by processing Minogue's delicate soprano, Garibay has repurposed her into "a stiff, digitized rhythm instrument" that is similar to the work of Swedish singer Robyn. [28] Speaking on the New Zealand talk show Paul Henry , music reviewer Charlotte Ryan noted that the sensual track is not as danceable as Minogue's earlier work. [29]
Garibay viewed the three-song EP as an extension of Sleepwalker, a project that chronologically portrayed the stages of heartbreak. [4] As the journey unfolds, a sense of celebration and accomplishment, highlighted by the act of dating and interacting with new people, replaces early feelings of devastation following a broken relationship. [4] Throughout this evolution, the music carries cathartic and transformative energy, with dance playing a vital role in conveying these messages. [4] On "Black and White", Shaggy reassures his lover, "I need you in my arms, girl". [30] Garibay wrote "If I Don't Have You" as a form of musical—it is an intimate conversation, where the protagonist is reaching a point of letting go and longing for someone else to fight for their affection. [4] Earls labeled the track "a laidback and soulful love lament". [31] On "Your Body", Moroder sighs and reads a poem about seduction in Italian during the song intro, with lines such as "Le tue carezze mi bruciano di passione" ("Your caresses burn me with passion"). [26] Garibay explained his intention was to make Moroder sound like "a priest telling you how you should make love to a woman". [4]
In January 2015, Moroder confirmed his collaboration with Minogue and Garibay on their second EP. [15] He claimed the duo was working on four tracks that are "very sexy and very uncommercial". [15] A month later, Moroder and the duo performed a live version of "Your Body" for the first time at a West Hollywood nightclub. [14] In March 2015, Minogue parted ways with Roc Nation, after two years on their roster, and planned "to take more control over her career". [32] She also left her record label of 16 years, Parlophone. [32] Six months later, Kylie and Garibay was released without any prior official announcement on 11 September 2015. [33] Minogue issued a statement in which she expressed her excitement at "finally be able to share these songs with fans". [34] Despite Minogue's departure from Parlophone, Kylie and Garibay was still released under the label and Minogue's own production company, Kimberly Limited. [35] The EP was digitally distributed on the iTunes Store and streaming service Spotify; Warner Music Japan and Parlophone released it as a promotional CD-R five days later. [36] The EP was alternatively titled Black and White on Minogue's website. [37]
The EP was accompanied by a music video for "Black and White", directed by English artist Katerina Jebb and edited by Benjamin Ricart. [38] It premiered on Purple magazine's website and Minogue's YouTube channel. [38] The singer described the video as a celebration of life, freedom, and her 25-year friendship with Jebb, saying "I knew we would produce something which speaks volumes of our friendship... No pressure, just love." [39] Inspired by vintage home movies, the video shows Minogue frolicking and dancing by the pool while wearing a tassel bikini and a wedding veil. [40] Shaggy does not appear in the video. [41] Robbie Daw of Idolator referred to Minogue's appearance as a "silver screen goddess from Hollywood's golden age". [41] On September 13, a black-and-white music video for "Your Body" was published. [42] Also directed by Jebb, it features body-conscious and S&M-related imagery. [42] Ryan praised Minogue's appearance in the video, calling it "delicious". [29]
A low-key experimental project, Kylie and Garibay had little success on the music charts. [43] A week after its release, the EP peaked at number 100 on the Australia Albums Chart, [44] while all of the tracks appeared on the French Singles Chart: "Black and White" (140), [45] "If I Can't Have You" (168), [46] and "Your Body" (174). [47] In the UK, "Black and White" reached number 34 on the Dance Singles Chart [48] and number 66 on the Singles Downloads Chart. [49] The track also peaked at number 72 on the Scottish Singles Chart. [50]
Music critics recognized the EP's experimental nature and its production. [51] Described the project as a "B-road left turn from [Minogue's] pop motorway", the writers of Classic Pop opined that the end result was unexpectedly enjoyable. [52] Goncalves and John Rowley of Junkee praised Minogue's willingness to embrace different musical styles while maintaining her unique elements. [53] Garibay's coherent and atmospheric production was lauded by Billboard 's Keith Caulfield, who labeled the EP an "effortless pop music" project. [54]
Several reviewers remarked on the collaborators. [55] Shaggy's performance in "Black and White" was dismissed as unnecessary and inferior to Minogue's by Goncalves and John Earls of Classic Pop. [56] Lewis Corner and Amy Davidson from Digital Spy, however, found his rap verses "oddly warming". [30] "Your Body" was picked as the EP highlight by Rowley and Camp, who commended the labyrinthine production, Minogue's processed vocals, and Moroder's captivating monologue. [57] Goncalves enjoyed the high-pitched performance between Minogue and Sparro on "If I Can't Have You" and chose it as the standout track. [58] In 2023, Classic Pop's listed "Black and White" and "If I Can't Have You" among Minogue's best collaborations and named "Your Body" her second-best deep-cut track. [59] Rowley picked "Your Body" as one of Minogue's most innovative dance tracks, calling it mechanical and compelling. [60]
All tracks are produced by Fernando Garibay. [61]
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
---|---|---|---|
1. | "Black and White" (featuring Shaggy) |
| 3:37 |
2. | "If I Can't Have You" (featuring Sam Sparro) |
| 3:37 |
3. | "Your Body" (featuring Giorgio Moroder) |
| 5:07 |
Total length: | 12:21 |
The following credits are adapted from APRA AMCOS [16] and Apple Music. [62]
|
|
Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Various | 11 September 2015 | Digital download | [62] | |
Japan | 16 September 2015 | CD-R |
| [63] |
Kylie Ann Minogue is an Australian singer, songwriter, and actress. Referred to as the "Princess of Pop", she has been recognised in music and fashion as a style icon. Her accolades include two Grammy Awards, four Brit Awards and eighteen ARIA Music Awards. She is the highest-selling female recording artist from Australia, having sold over 80 million records worldwide. In 2024, Time named her one of the most influential people in the world.
Light Years is the seventh studio album by Australian singer Kylie Minogue. Mushroom Records released it on 22 September 2000 in Australia; Parlophone released it on 25 September 2000 in the United Kingdom. Following the commercial failure of Impossible Princess (1997), Minogue left Deconstruction Records and took a hiatus from recording music. She signed with Parlophone in June 1999 and decided to return to her pop roots. She worked with various writers and producers, including Steve Anderson, Johnny Douglas, Robbie Williams, Guy Chambers, and Mark Picchiotti.
Kylie Minogue is the fifth studio album recorded by Australian singer Kylie Minogue. Deconstruction released it in the United Kingdom on 19 September 1994, while a release was issued through Mushroom Records in Australia on the same date. After leaving Pete Waterman Entertainment, Minogue wanted to establish her credibility and signed with the independent record label Deconstruction in early 1993. She became involved with a diverse group of collaborators in order to experiment with different sounds. After generally unsuccessful sessions with Saint Etienne and The Rapino Brothers, Minogue collaborated with new producers including Brothers in Rhythm, M People, Farley & Heller, and Jimmy Harry.
Rhythm of Love is the third studio album by Australian singer Kylie Minogue. It was released in the United Kingdom on 12 November 1990 by Pete Waterman Limited (PWL) and in Australia on 3 December 1990 by Mushroom Records. Recording sessions took place in London and Los Angeles during early-to-mid 1990. Minogue started to become more involved in the writing and production of the album; she was credited as co-writer for the first time, while Stock Aitken Waterman (SAW) were the primary producers along with new producers and collaborations, including Keith Cohen, Stephen Bray and Michael Jay.
Let's Get to It is the fourth studio album by Australian recording artist Kylie Minogue. It was the final studio album with Pete Waterman Limited (PWL), being released by the record label in the United Kingdom on 14 October 1991. Mushroom Records distributed the album in Australia on 25 November 1991. After Matt Aitken left the trio Stock Aitken Waterman (SAW) in early 1991, the remaining producers wanted to make another album with Minogue, although it was not a contractual obligation for her. Mike Stock and Pete Waterman agreed to share their songwriting credits with Minogue for the first time on six tracks. They spent months recording at PWL Studios, more time than any of her previous studio albums.
"Love at First Sight" is a song by Australian singer Kylie Minogue from her eighth studio album, Fever (2001). It was released as the third single from Fever on 3 June 2002. The song, which was written by Minogue, Richard Stannard, Julian Gallagher, Ash Howes and Martin Harrington, is unrelated to the song of the same name from Minogue's debut studio album, Kylie (1988). Musically, "Love at First Sight" is a dance-pop and nu-disco song which, lyrically, describes the singer falling and believing in love at first sight.
"Butterfly" is a song by Australian recording artist Kylie Minogue from her seventh studio album Light Years (2000). The song was written by Minogue and Steve Anderson at Real World Studios, Wiltshire in 1999. Minogue recorded her vocals at Cello Studios, Los Angeles in January 2000 with American DJ Mark Picchiotti, who subsequently produced the track in Chicago. "Butterfly" is a contemporary house, dance-pop, and EDM track that portrays spiritual freedom and joy of life. Although Light Years was not released in the US, "Butterfly" was issued as a promotional single through Blueplate Records and its sublabel Blue² Records, both of which are owned by Picchiotti.
X is the tenth studio album by Australian singer Kylie Minogue. EMI Music Japan released it first in Japan on 21 November 2007, before its release in Australia by Warner Music Australia two days later. The album was released in the United Kingdom by Parlophone on 26 November 2007, and in the United States by Capitol and Astralwerks on 1 April 2008. Work on the album began in July 2006, following Minogue's gradual recovery from breast cancer. After finishing Showgirl: The Homecoming Tour in early 2007, she returned to the studio to complete the album, with the help from many producers including Bloodshy & Avant, Calvin Harris, Greg Kurstin, and Freemasons.
Fernando Garibay is an American record producer, songwriter, and author. He was one half of the short-lived pop duo, Kylie and Garibay, which he formed with Australian singer Kylie Minogue in 2014.
The Albums 2000–2010 is a box set by Australian recording artist Kylie Minogue. It was released by Parlophone Records on 18 July 2011. The five-disc box set was released in Europe, and Australasia, and included all of Minogue's studio albums from the years 2000 to 2010; Light Years (2000), Fever (2001), Body Language (2003), X (2007), and Aphrodite (2010). The cover sleeve for the album consisted of fragments from the original artworks inserted into Minogue's silhouette from her cover for Fever (2001). The Albums 2000–2010 marked Minogue's first box set collection until her October 2012 release, K25: Time Capsule.
"Timebomb" is a song recorded by Australian singer Kylie Minogue. It was released as a stand-alone single on 25 May 2012 by Parlophone, and distributed in both physical and digital formats. It was released as part of Minogue's anniversary for her 25th year in the music industry. The track was written by Karen Poole, Matt Schwartz and Paul Harris, whilst production was handled by the latter two collaborators. A different song with the same title was written for Minogue by American singer Michael Jackson but was never released. In 2012 it was included as part of the K25: Time Capsule singles box set. However the song received its first widespread album debut on the 2019 collection Step Back in Time: The Definitive Collection.
Your Body may refer to:
"Skirt" is a 2013 song recorded by Australian singer Kylie Minogue. She co-wrote the song with Chris Elliot, Chris Lake, and The-Dream, while Elliot and Marco Lys produced it. "Skirt" samples "Shake & Bake", a composition by Elliot and DJ Bones. The track premiered on Elliot's SoundCloud account on 28 May 2013—Minogue's 45th birthday—before it was released as a stand-alone promotional single on 24 June. The distribution of the single, both physically and digitally as a remix EP, was handled by Rising Music, an independent record label established by Lake.
Kiss Me Once is the twelfth studio album by Australian singer Kylie Minogue. It was released on 14 March 2014 by Parlophone, her first musical effort since her 2010 release Aphrodite. After celebrating her 25th career anniversary, Minogue signed with the American agency Roc Nation, which is managed by American rapper and entrepreneur Jay-Z. Intending to create a different musical experience, Minogue and her agency enlisted a variety of producers and collaborators, including musicians Sia, MNEK, Pharrell Williams, and Tom Aspaul.
"Right Here, Right Now" is a song recorded by Italian producer Giorgio Moroder, featuring the vocals of Kylie Minogue, for Moroder's studio album Déjà Vu. The song had a minor impact on singles chart in Europe and attained the top position of the US Dance Club Songs.
Sleepwalker is the debut extended play by musical duo Kylie and Garibay, composed of Australian singer-songwriter Kylie Minogue and American record producer Fernando Garibay. Musically, it is influenced by electronica and, in a departure for Minogue, reggae and dancehall. Its lyrical content begins a story arc, from loss to recovery, concluded by the second Kylie + Garibay EP.
Kylie Christmas is the thirteenth studio album, and first Christmas album, by Australian singer Kylie Minogue. It was released on 13 November 2015 by Parlophone. Following the release of her twelfth studio album, Kiss Me Once, Minogue announced her departure from Parlophone, and her management deal with American label, Roc Nation. Minogue signed an exclusive one-album deal with Parlophone to release Kylie Christmas, with distribution through Warner Music Group worldwide and Warner Bros. Records in the United States. A Christmas music album consisting of thirteen songs and three bonus tracks, Kylie Christmas contains both cover versions and original songs.
Golden is the fourteenth studio album by Australian singer Kylie Minogue. On 6 April 2018, BMG Rights Management and Minogue's company Darenote made it available in a variety of formats. This is Minogue's first album with BMG, and her first musical release since Kylie Christmas (2015). Minogue began work on the album in London and Los Angeles before briefly visiting Nashville. She was inspired by Nashville's culture and music, particularly its country music influences. Inspired by her journey, she enlisted several producers to create new music, including Ash Howes, Richard "Biff" Stannard, Sky Adams, Alex Smith, and Mark Taylor, among others.
Kylie and Garibay are a musical duo composed of Australian singer-songwriter Kylie Minogue and American record producer Fernando Garibay. The duo are based in Los Angeles, California, U.S., where Garibay's home studio is located. Their debut extended play (EP), Sleepwalker (2014), was accompanied by a short film directed by English fashion designer William Baker, and was presented at Minogue's fourteenth concert tour, the Kiss Me Once Tour. Sleepwalker was followed by the duo's self-titled EP (2015), which contained guest appearances from Jamaican musician Shaggy, Australian singer Sam Sparro, and Italian record producer Giorgio Moroder.