Liberation (Christina Aguilera album)

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Liberation
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Studio album by
Christina Aguilera
ReleasedJune 15, 2018 (2018-06-15)
RecordedApril 2014 – November 2017
Studio
Genre
Length49:19
Label RCA
Producer
Christina Aguilera chronology
Lotus
(2012)		Liberation
(2018)		 La Fuerza
(2022)
Singles from Liberation
  1. "Accelerate"
    Released: May 3, 2018
  2. "Fall in Line"
    Released: May 16, 2018
  3. "Like I Do"
    Released: June 7, 2018

Liberation is the eighth studio album by American singer Christina Aguilera. The album was released on June 15, 2018, through RCA Records. It is Aguilera's first studio album in six years, following her seventh studio album Lotus (2012). The album was Aguilera's last album under RCA Records as she parted ways in 2024. The singer started recording the album in late 2014, and throughout 2015 and 2017, Aguilera collaborated with a handful of producers and songwriters to reach her desired sound; Pharrell Williams and Linda Perry were in the studio in early stages and ended up not being on the album, while new collaborators such as Anderson .Paak, Kanye West, Che Pope, Mike Dean and Tayla Parx were confirmed to be on the album. It features collaborations with Demi Lovato, Keida, Shenseea, GoldLink, Ty Dolla Sign, 2 Chainz, and Lewis Hamilton under the pseudonym "XNDA".

Contents

Liberation was preceded by the singles "Accelerate", "Fall in Line" and "Like I Do", and the promotional single, "Twice". Critical reception towards the album was generally positive, with music critics complimenting Aguilera's vocals, the album's experimental styles, and the cohesive sound. Commercially, it positioned within the top ten in nine countries, including the United States, peaking at number six on the Billboard 200 chart. It also reached number one in Spain, number three in Switzerland, and number five in Canada.

The album's second and third singles "Fall in Line" featuring Demi Lovato and "Like I Do" featuring GoldLink, earned nominations for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance and Best Rap/Sung Performance at the 61st Grammy Awards, respectively. To promote the album, Aguilera embarked on her fifth concert tour, The Liberation Tour, beginning in September 2018. It was her first tour in nearly ten years after the Back to Basics Tour. Liberation was nominated for the International Album of the Year award at the 2018 GAFFA Awards ceremony.

Background and development

Following the release of her seventh album Lotus (2012), Aguilera took a career hiatus to focus on her family. [1] Later in October 2015, Aguilera confirmed that she was recording two albums: one in English and one in Spanish (which was slated to be her second after 2000's Mi Reflejo ). [2] During the interview, she also elaborated on the album's working process, saying: "I've been loosely working and sort of accumulating ideas for what my next album will be over the last couple of years. I'm excited for my fans to finally be getting something from me — it's been a while!" [3] In 2016, she returned to The Voice season ten, winning the series with her contestant Alisan Porter, making Aguilera the first female coach to win the series. [4] During a promotional interview for the TV show, Aguilera stated about the album: "It will be an album of freedom." [5]

On June 16, 2016, Aguilera released the song "Change", dedicated to the victims of the Orlando nightclub shooting, [6] while on August 23, 2016, she released "Telepathy" for the TV series The Get Down soundtrack, which topped the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart. [7] In February 2018, media reported that Aguilera was collaborating with Demi Lovato who confirmed a collaboration. [8] In March 2018, a low-quality snippet of a song called "Masochist" leaked online, as well as the full-length demo of the song "Fall in Line", which prompted rumors that the tracks were supposed to be on the album. [9] On May 3, 2018, Aguilera released the first single "Accelerate" featuring American singer Ty Dolla Sign and rapper 2 Chainz, as well as its music video, [10] while also confirming the album's title, Liberation, and its art, track listing and announced the album was available for pre-order online. [11]

Recording

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Kanye West (left) and Anderson .Paak (right) produced two tracks each.

Recording for the album initially took place in early 2014. [12] At early stages, the first producer that was confirmed to be working with Aguilera was Pharrell Williams, which according to the singer, had one song that she loved. [13] In 2015, Aguilera confirmed that she was still writing and gathering songs for the album to eventually record them. [13] In late November 2015, Aguilera confirmed she was working again with long time collaborator Linda Perry. [14] In February 2017, Aguilera claimed she was adding the final touches to the album, [15] however in the same month, Tayla Parx confirmed she had worked with Aguilera, as well as Da Internz, Kanye West and PartyNextDoor. [16] Billboard would later reveal that Aguilera met West in Rick Rubin's Shangri La studio in Malibu, California, a few months before West released The Life of Pablo in 2016. [17] About West, she commented: "I've always been a huge fan of Kanye. Outside of, you know, his controversial aspects, I just think he's a great artist and musicmaker and beatmaker. The artists that he chooses to pluck from different walks of life are so interesting." [17] He produced "Accelerate" as well as "Maria", which is Aguilera's personal favorite. [17]

Later in September 2017, Aguilera entered the studio again to work with Mark Ronson and Anderson .Paak. [18] Aguilera also mentioned about working with Paak, which produced two tracks, by saying: "He and I connected big-time. He was like, 'I used to watch you on TRL!' He's a great lyricist, soul singer and rapper. And he murders the drums." [19] Billboard also revealed that Liberation would have a collaboration with Demi Lovato, which was in the same song co-written by singer and songwriter Julia Michaels. [17] Commenting about choosing Lovato, Aguilera claimed: "We went through a few names of women. I needed a belty singer, and she took it to the next level. I almost cried when I first heard her on the record." [19] American singer and songwriter Jon Bellion confirmed in a now-deleted tweet that he is the producer behind "Fall in Line". [20] The singer revealed that during the album's working process she regretted not having Cardi B and Childish Gambino on the album; the first "got lost in the shuffle", after being discouraged by a producer to work with her, while the latter was working on the TV series Atlanta and the two never had the time to materialize the collaboration. [19] It was reported in the media in June 2018 that Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton had performed on the track "Pipe", under the name XNDA. [21] Hamilton did not initially confirm this, [22] but confirmed the rumors in July 2020. [23] [24] [25]

In August 2018, Aguilera revealed that she recorded "a lot more" songs during the Liberation studio sessions, and they could end up on her follow-up album. [26] A demo of a Spanglish song "Lolita" — recorded in 2017 and co-written by Tayla Parx — leaked in February 2021. [27] Another song supposedly recorded for Liberation but scrapped from the album was "Search the World", a neo soul track produced by Pharrell Williams. It leaked in April 2021. [28] [29]

Music and lyrics

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Lewis Hamilton is featured on the R&B song "Pipe", under the pseudonym XNDA.

Liberation is a pop, R&B and hip hop record, [30] [31] with soul, reggae, trap, Southern rock and dancehall elements. [32] [33] [34] [35] It was described as a "hip-hop and R&B inspired" album by Billboard . [17] Aguilera commented: "To me, there's nothing like an amazing hip-hop beat," while also claiming: "At the end of the day, I am a soul singer. When you strip back the words 'pop star' and the many things that I've done, singing soulfully is where my core, my root and my heart really is. And as you can see, it's what I'm inspired by." [17] The New York Times's chief critic Jon Pareles noted that on the album Aguilera largely concentrates on such themes as "trauma, lust, resistance, obsession and, finally, lasting love." [36]

The album opens with the eponymous composition, "Liberation", written by Nicholas Britell. [37] We hear the voices of laughing children, [37] the melody has a cinematic quality and is played on the piano. [38] [39] This instrumental prelude, lasting no more than two minutes, emphasizes the essence of freedom and being oneself. [39] [40] Billboard described the third track, "Maria", as "a pulsing, intricately orchestrated piece that includes a Michael Jackson sample and an extended introduction in which Aguilera sings from The Sound of Music ." [17] Aguilera commented that the influence behind the title was Julie Andrews' character in the film as well, as her middle name, adding: "Within my house a form of escape for me was opening my bedroom's window and singing out to the world pretending that I was her. It's about getting back to that little girl who just wants to sing for all the right reasons, not necessarily for charting and all the things that this business kind of does to you over the years and shaping how you look at making music." [41] On "Maria", Aguilera adapts a "bluesy lower range" and sings about existential misery. [36]

It is followed by a "funky rock-driven" track titled "Sick of Sittin'", [42] which features hard-rock guitar riffs and was inspired by the music of Janis Joplin. [36] [43] The song's lyrics were characterized as "thrillingly acerbic" by The Guardian's Alim Kheraj, [44] and Aguilera explained that they "were born out of feeling stagnant in one place for too long, feeling a little asleep at the wheel. Anytime that you get just too comfortable in a place where you just feel that you're not living up to your full potential it's time to flip the script and move." [41]

The introduction to "Fall in Line", the duet with Lovato, is the track "Dreamers", which "features a group of young girls declaring goals like 'I want to be a journalist,' 'I want to be heard,' 'I want to be president.'" [17] "Fall in Line" has been described as a feminist anthem. [17] Aguilera stated that the track was recorded a few years ago and before movements such as Time's Up and the Me Too movement came out. She added: "It was the song that needed to be heard. Because of what I witnessed when I was growing up I always felt really driven to have a voice that my mom kind of never had in my childhood. So I've always wanted to be that advocate for women and anybody that was struggling to have their own voice." [41]

"Right Movies" is reggae and dancehall-inspired. [42] [45] The track begins with a spoken word verse by an unknown man, but later, in a feminist gesture, it is performed by three female artists (Aguilera, Keida, Shenseea). [37] "Like I Do" is a mid-tempo song that blends elements of hip-hop, R&B, and house music. [46]

Title and artwork

About the title of the album Aguilera explained, "I wanted to have a title that meant freeing myself from anything that wasn't my truth. That's a constant I think in everyone's life: every time you feel stifled in a current situation where you feel you're not quite yourself or being bogged down by other people's opinions. Or when you feel like you're stuck in a stagnant place." [47]

On the May 2018 cover of Paper magazine, Aguilera appeared bare-faced without makeup and retouching, saying "I'm at the place, even musically, where it's a liberating feeling to be able to strip it all back and appreciate who you are and your raw beauty." [48] The similar photography style was chosen for the Liberation artwork—posing with a natural look, Aguilera is seen in closeup. The cover of the standard edition was revealed on Aguilera's website on May 3, 2018. [49]

Release and promotion

Aguilera performing "Unless It's with You" during The Liberation Tour. Liberation Tour (31108486747).jpg
Aguilera performing "Unless It's with You" during The Liberation Tour.

On April 28, 2018, Aguilera had a concert at Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix where she unveiled a promo video as an intro for the upcoming album. [50] On May 3, 2018, Liberation's release date in the United States was confirmed to be June 15, and a teaser trailer titled Liberation: Where's Maria? was released on May 4, in which the singer spoke about her inspiration and the concept of the album. [51] On May 9, 2018, Aguilera announced she will embark on The Liberation Tour to support the album, which is her first tour since 2006's Back to Basics Tour. [52] Aguilera performed "Fall in Line" with Lovato at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards on May 20, 2018. [53] The singer partnered with Pandora and held an album listening session on May 31, 2018, at The Peppermint Club. [54] On June 13, 2018, Aguilera made a surprise performance in disguise in a New York City subway alongside Jimmy Fallon, where she performed Aretha Franklin's "Think" and her own "Fighter". The performance was taped and broadcast the next night on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon , where she was interviewed and performed and "Fall in Line". [55] The next day, she performed on Today Show and was interviewed on Total Request Live . [56] On September 12, Aguilera was interviewed on Jimmy Kimmel Live! . [57] Several songs from Liberation made it onto the set list of Aguilera's Las Vegas residency Christina Aguilera: The Xperience (2019-2020). When on a break from the residency, Aguilera embarked on another tour in support of the album, The X Tour, throughout 2019. The X Tour promoted Liberation in Europe and Mexico across 18 dates. [58] [59]

Singles

"Accelerate" featuring singer Ty Dolla Sign and rapper 2 Chainz was released on May 3, 2018, as the lead single from the album. [60] The music video premiered on Aguilera's Vevo channel on the same day. [61] It reached number-one on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart for the issue dated September 1, 2018, becoming Aguilera's tenth song to do so, [62] as well as Ty Dolla Sign and 2 Chainz's first number-one song. [63] [64] On May 11, 2018, "Twice" was released as a promotional single from the album. [65] [66] "Fall in Line" featuring singer-songwriter Demi Lovato was released on May 16, 2018, as the second official single from Liberation. [67] A lyric video was uploaded on Aguilera's Vevo channel on the same day, [68] while the music video premiered on May 23, 2018. [69] A week prior the album release, on June 7, 2018, "Like I Do" featuring rapper GoldLink was released as the third single. [70] [71] [72] The lyric video for the song was released on June 21, 2018. [73]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
AnyDecentMusic? 6.6/10 [74]
Metacritic 71/100 [75]
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svgStar empty.svg [76]
HipHopDX 3.7/5 [77]
The Guardian Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [44]
The Independent Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [78]
The New Zealand Herald Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [40]
NME Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [31]
The Observer Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [79]
Pitchfork 6.7/10 [80]
Rolling Stone Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svg [81]
Slant Magazine Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [38]
The Daily Telegraph Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [32]

Liberation received positive reviews from critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, Liberation has an average score of 71 based on 17 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews". [75] Alim Kheraj from The Observer lauded the album for being "at her most artistically emancipated". [79] Brittany Spanos of Rolling Stone labelled the album "Xtina at her peak" and claimed that Aguilera's "greatest attributes is that she has rarely played it safe". [81] Mesfin Fekadu found the album "masterfully cohesive" in The Washington Post , while comparing it to Mariah Carey's The Emancipation of Mimi , "her 2005 comeback album that reminded the world to never count out the diva". [82] The New York Times critic Jon Pareles complimented the album's experimental styles incorporating various genres and wrote that "[Aguilera's] extravagant vocal flourishes connect with sweeping emotion". [36] HipHopDX writer Trent Clark opined that despite "occasional cheese-smothered lyric", the album featured Aguilera's "heavenly" vocals that was "a well-calculated offering from a living legend whose abilities are still very much intact". [77]

Stephen Thomas Erlewine from AllMusic discussed that while Liberation appeared to be personal, it still "resonate emotionally" despite not being "an easy route". [76] Claire Lobenfeld from Pitchfork , while unimpressed towards the album's "progressive moments" like "Pipe" or "Accelerate", claimed that the album's "sturdy moments" as on "Fall in Line" created "a promising first step toward a genuine pop rebirth—moments" that were comparable to Janet Jackson's The Velvet Rope or Whitney Houston's My Love Is Your Love . [80]

Nick Levine from NME commented that while Liberation "may lack the grand ambition and massive pop bangers of her glory days", the album was "cohesive and surprisingly low-key" that may revitalize Aguilera's career. [31] The Daily Telegraph's Neil McCormick, by contrast, disapproved of the album's music styles incorporating "rock, R&B, soul, hip hop, reggaeton and anthemic balladry" that "never settles into a coherent listening experience". [32] Sal Cinquemani from Slant Magazine shared a similar viewpoint, commenting that the album lacked cohesion by being both "forward-minded" and "frustratingly safe". [38] BuzzFeed editor, Dylan Nguyen, called it "a throwback to Stripped ", and praised its "amazing songwriting" and modern sound. [83]

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member George Clinton complimented the album track "Sick of Sittin'", calling it Funkadelic-inspired, as well as praising its "vibe" and production. [84] At the 2018 GAFFA Awards, Liberation was nominated for the International Album of the Year award. [85] It was also nominated for the International Album of the Year at the 2018 Luvpop Awards. [86]

Year-end lists

A summary of accolades by publication and rank
PublicationAccoladeRankRef.
BuzzFeed Best R&B Albums of 20183 [83]
Buzznet The Best Albums of 2018N/A [87]
Cosmopolitan 16 Best Albums of 201815 [88]
Gulf News Best of 2018's music releases (so-far)10 [89]
NPR Top 15 Albums of 201814 [90]
PopCrush 20 Best Albums of 2018N/A [42]
Ranker The 25 Best Pop Albums of 20181 [91]
Rolling Stone 20 Best Pop Albums of 201817 [30]
Highest Rated R&B Albums of 20187 [92]
Idolator The 25 Best Albums Of 201814 [93]

"Unless It's with You" was ranked the 23rd best song of 2018 by Rolling Stone. [94]

Commercial performance

In the United States, Liberation debuted at number six on the Billboard 200 chart, selling 68,000 album-equivalent units, becoming Aguilera's second lowest-peaking and lowest-selling record in the United States. [95] It became Aguilera's seventh top 10 album in the nation, and was the highest ranked solo female album on the week ending June 30. [95] Liberation was also the third best-selling album of the week. Furthermore, the release saw Aguilera re-enter and peak at number eight on the Billboard Artist 100 chart. [96] The album spent two weeks on the chart, falling ninety-two spots to number ninety-eight in its second week before leaving the chart in its third week. [97] On the Canadian Albums Chart compiled by Billboard, the record debuted and peaked at number five, becoming her highest charting album since Bionic and overall, her fifth album that peaks inside the top-five. [98] [99]

Liberation debuted and peaked at number 17 on the UK Albums Chart with sales of 4,834 copies, the week's fifth highest debut, and second highest debut outside the top 10. [100] Prior to this, it reached number eight on the biggest albums of midweek list compiled by the Official Charts Company. [101] In Australia, the album debuted at number 9 on the Australian Albums Chart, becoming her fourth top 10 album and earning her highest charting studio effort since Bionic. [102] Elsewhere, it became Aguilera's highest-charting album in Spain, entering the Spanish Albums Chart at number 1. It also became her third top 10 album, following Back to Basics and Bionic. [103] In Switzerland, Liberation debuted and peaked at number three on the Swiss Albums, becoming her fifth consecutive top 10 album and also spending a total of seven weeks on the chart. [104] In Austria, it entered the Austrian Albums at number nine, her highest charting album since Bionic. Subsequently, Liberation stayed on the chart for a total of three weeks. [105]

Track listing

Liberation track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Liberation" Nicholas Britell Britell1:47
2."Searching for Maria"
 0:25
3."Maria"
4:34
4."Sick of Sittin'"
  • Anderson .Paak
  • Mell Beats
4:00
5."Dreamers" (spoken word by Sofia Bratman, Charlotte Elder-Groebe, Summer Rain Rutler, Aria Sage, Lilly Bratman and Ashley Morente)  0:36
6."Fall in Line" (featuring Demi Lovato)
4:06
7."Right Moves" (featuring Keida and Shenseea)
  • Nelson
  • Kosine
  • Pope [a]
3:48
8."Like I Do" (featuring GoldLink)
4:49
9."Deserve"
 MNEK 4:23
10."Twice" Kirby Lauryen
  • Lauryen
  • Sandy Chila [b]
4:02
11."I Don't Need It Anymore (Interlude)"AguileraAguilera0:54
12."Accelerate" (featuring Ty Dolla Sign and 2 Chainz)
4:03
13."Pipe" (featuring XNDA)
4:05
14."Masochist"
  • Aguilera
  • Tim Anderson
  • Darhyl "Hey DJ" Camper Jr.
  • Juber
  • Camper
  • T. Anderson
3:30
15."Unless It's with You"
 Ricky Reed 4:17
Total length:49:19

Notes

Personnel

Credits adapted from the liner notes of Liberation.

Performers and musicians

  • Christina Aguilera – vocals (all tracks)
  • Demi Lovato – vocals (track 6)
  • Keida – vocals, additional vocals (track 7)
  • Shenseea – vocals, additional vocals (track 7)
  • GoldLink – vocals (track 8)
  • Ty Dolla $ign – vocals (track 12)
  • 2 Chainz – vocals (track 12)
  • XNDA – vocals (track 13)
  • Ilsey Juber – background vocals (tracks 3, 14)
  • Anderson .Paak – background vocals (tracks 4, 11)
  • Jon Bellion – background vocals (track 6)
  • Audra Mae – background vocals, additional vocals (track 6)
  • Tayla Parx – background vocals (tracks 7, 13)
  • Lauren Evans – background vocals (track 15)
  • Elizabeth Komba – background vocals (track 15)
  • MNEK – additional vocals (track 9)
  • Kirby Lauryen – additional vocals (track 12)
  • Nicholas Britell – piano (track 1), strings arranger (track 3)
  • Tim Fain – violin (track 1)
  • Rob Moose – violin (track 3), viola (tracks 1, 3), octave bass viola (track 3)
  • Jairus "J MO" Mozee – guitar (track 4)
  • Ryan Svendsen – trumpet & flugelhorn (track 6)
  • Bryan "Composer" Nelson – all instruments (track 7)
  • Darhyl "Hey DJ" Camper Jr – all instruments (track 14)
  • Tim Anderson – all instruments (track 14)
  • Ricky Reed – guitar (track 15)
  • Carlitos del Puetro – bass (track 15)
  • Vinnie Colaiuta – drums (track 15)
  • Rogét Chahayed – piano (track 15)

Production

  • Christina Aguilera – executive production, production (track 11)
  • Nicholas Britell – production (track 1)
  • Kanye West – production (tracks 3, 12)
  • Che Pope – production (tracks 3, 12, 13), co-production (track 7)
  • Hudson Mohawke – co-production (track 3)
  • Noah Goldstein – co-production (track 3), additional production (track 12)
  • Anderson .Paak – production (tracks 4, 8)
  • Mell Beats – production (track 4)
  • Jon Bellion – production (track 6)
  • Mark Williams – co-production (track 6)
  • Raul Cubina – co-production (track 6)
  • Mitch Allan – vocal production for Demi Lovato (track 6)
  • Bryan "Composer" Nelson – production (track 7)
  • Kosine – production (track 7)
  • BRLLNT – co-production (track 8)
  • Dumbfoundead – additional production (track 8)
  • MNEK – production (track 9)
  • Kirby Lauryen – production (track 10)
  • Sandy Chila – additional production (track 10)
  • Mike Dean – production (track 12)
  • Charlie Heat – co-production (track 12)
  • Da Honorable C.N.O.T.E. – co-production (track 12)
  • Eric Danchick – additional production (track 12)
  • Sango – production (track 13)
  • Neenyo – production (track 13)
  • Darhyl "Hey DJ" Camper Jr – production (track 14)
  • Tim Anderson – production (track 14)
  • Ricky Reed – production (track 15)

Technical

  • Oscar Ramirez – vocals engineering (tracks 2–4, 7–11, 13–15), Christina Aguilera vocals engineering (tracks 6, 12)
  • Noah Goldstein – engineering (tracks 3, 12)
  • Jonathan Simpson – recording (track 6)
  • Scott Robinson – additional vocal engineering (track 6)
  • Bryan "Composer" Nelson – programming (track 7)
  • MNEK – engineering (track 9)
  • Pro Logic – XNDA vocals recording (track 13)
  • Darhyl "Hey DJ" Camper Jr – programming (track 14)
  • Tim Anderson – programming, engineering (track 14)
  • Bill Malina – engineering (track 15)

Artwork

  • Brian Roettinger – art direction & design
  • Milan Zrnic – photography (cover, back cover, pages 2, 3, 5, 10 and 16)
  • Luke Gilford – photography (pages 4, 8–9)
  • Lea Colombo – photography (pages 6–7)

Charts

Weekly chart performance for Liberation
Chart (2018)Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA) [102] 9
Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria) [105] 9
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders) [106] 13
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia) [107] 16
Canadian Albums (Billboard) [99] 5
Croatian International Albums (HDU) [108] 5
Czech Albums (ČNS IFPI) [109] 27
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100) [110] 11
French Albums (SNEP) [111] 59
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100) [112] 11
Greek Albums (IFPI Greece) [113] 22
Hungarian Albums (MAHASZ) [114] 19
Irish Albums (OCC) [115] 28
Italian Albums (FIMI) [116] 12
Japanese Hot Albums ( Billboard ) [117] 48
Japanese Albums (Oricon) [118] 48
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) [119] 23
Polish Albums (ZPAV) [120] 24
Portuguese Albums (AFP) [121] 7
Scottish Albums (OCC) [122] 16
Slovak Albums (ČNS IFPI) [123] 24
South Korean Albums (Gaon) [124] 60
South Korean International Albums (Gaon) [125] 1
Spanish Albums (PROMUSICAE) [103] 1
Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan) [126] 41
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade) [104] 3
Swiss Albums (Romandie) [127] 2
Taiwanese Albums (Five Music) [128] 1
UK Albums (OCC) [100] 17
UK Album Downloads (OCC) [129] 7
US Billboard 200 [95] 6

Certifications and sales

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil) [130] Gold20,000‡
United States—100,000 [131]

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

List of release dates, showing region, formats, labels and references
RegionDateFormatsLabelsRef.
VariousJune 15, 2018
 RCA [132] [133] [134] [135]
JapanJune 27, 2018CD Sony Music [136]
United StatesSeptember 28, 2018 LP RCA [137] [138]

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Demetria Devonne "Demi" Lovato is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. After appearing on the children's television series Barney & Friends (2002–2004), she starred in the Disney Channel short series As the Bell Rings (2007–2008). Lovato rose to prominence for playing Mitchie Torres in the musical television film Camp Rock (2008) and its sequel Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam (2010). The former film's soundtrack contained "This Is Me", her debut single and duet, which peaked at number nine on the US Billboard Hot 100.

<i>Dont Forget</i> 2008 studio album by Demi Lovato

Don't Forget is the debut studio album by American singer Demi Lovato. It was released on September 23, 2008, by Hollywood Records. She started working on the album in September 2007, while filming the Disney Channel original movie Camp Rock. Lovato co-wrote most of the songs with the Jonas Brothers, who produced the album along with John Fields. Other songwriters include Kara DioGuardi, Jason Reeves and Rooney frontman Robert Schwartzman. Don't Forget features primarily a power pop and rock sound, with the lyrical content addressing adolescent topics including heartbreak and independence.

<i>Bionic</i> (Christina Aguilera album) 2010 studio album by Christina Aguilera

Bionic is the sixth studio album by American singer Christina Aguilera. It was released on June 4, 2010, by RCA Records. Inspired by Aguilera's taste for electronic music, Bionic is characterized as an electropop, futurepop and R&B record. The first half consists of electronic songs incorporating synthesizers and electronic beats, while the second half displays a balladic production. The album's main themes include sex and feminism.

<i>Here We Go Again</i> (Demi Lovato album) 2009 studio album by Demi Lovato

Here We Go Again is the second studio album by American singer Demi Lovato. It was released on July 21, 2009, through Hollywood Records. Unlike her previous album, Don't Forget (2008), Lovato did not collaborate with the Jonas Brothers, as she wanted to work with different people and give the album a personal approach. Lovato collaborated for the album with established songwriters and producers, such as E. Kidd Bogart, Gary Clark, Toby Gad, John Mayer, Jon McLaughlin, Lindy Robbins and John Fields.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Skyscraper (song)</span> 2011 single by Demi Lovato

"Skyscraper" is a song recorded by American singer Demi Lovato for her third studio album, Unbroken (2011). It was released by Hollywood Records on July 12, 2011, as the lead single from the album. The song was written by Toby Gad, Lindy Robbins, and Kerli; the former handled its production. American singer Jordin Sparks provided background vocals for the track. It was inspired by a picture of the apocalypse, in which the world was in ruins and, among collapsed buildings, one skyscraper was standing.

<i>Unbroken</i> (Demi Lovato album) 2011 studio album by Demi Lovato

Unbroken is the third studio album by American singer Demi Lovato. It was released on September 20, 2011, by Hollywood Records. Primarily a pop record, Lovato described the album as "more mature" and with more R&B elements than her previous material, citing Rihanna as the major influence. While some of the album's lyrical content was heavily influenced by Lovato's personal struggles, it also deals with lighter subjects, such as love and self empowerment. Contributions to the album's production came from a wide range of producers, including Toby Gad, Ryan Tedder, Timbaland, Jim Beanz and Rock Mafia.

<i>Demi</i> (album) 2013 studio album by Demi Lovato

Demi is the fourth studio album by American singer Demi Lovato. It was released on May 10, 2013, by Hollywood Records. Looking to transition from her self-described "generic" third album Unbroken (2011), Lovato wanted her fourth album to "have songs that excited her". Demi is primarily a pop record with elements of synth-pop, and bubblegum pop.

<i>Confident</i> (album) 2015 studio album by Demi Lovato

Confident is the fifth studio album by American singer Demi Lovato. It was released on October 16, 2015, by Hollywood, Island and Safehouse Records. While Lovato co-wrote most of the songs on the album, she worked with writers and producers such as Max Martin, Ryan Tedder, Steve Mac, Rami and Stargate, among others. Musically, Confident is primarily a pop, dance, electropop, and power pop record with influences of R&B, soul, EDM and urban. The album features guest appearances from Australian rapper Iggy Azalea and American rapper Sirah.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Stone Cold (Demi Lovato song)</span> 2016 single by Demi Lovato

"Stone Cold" is a song by American singer Demi Lovato from her fifth studio album Confident (2015). The song was co-written by Lovato with Laleh Pourkarim, who also served as the song's producer, and Gustaf Thörn. It was released to digital retailers on October 9, 2015, through Hollywood Records and Island Records as the first and only promotional single off the album, one week prior to the album's release. The song was initially premiered on radio via 97.1 FM on February 6, 2016. It was sent to contemporary hit radio on March 21, 2016, as the third and final single from the album. On April 8, the song was sent to hot adult contemporary radio.

<i>Tell Me You Love Me</i> (album) 2017 studio album by Demi Lovato

Tell Me You Love Me is the sixth studio album by American singer Demi Lovato. It was released on September 29, 2017, by Island, Hollywood, and Safehouse Records. The album serves as her final project to be released through Hollywood Records, with whom she released six studio albums. Primarily a pop record, the album also incorporates elements of R&B. Lovato described the album as having a more "soulful" side than her previous work, and named Christina Aguilera, Aretha Franklin, and Kehlani as its major influences. Contributions to the album's production came from several producers, including Mitch Allan, David Massey, Oak Felder, Stint, and John Hill.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Fall in Line</span> 2018 single by Christina Aguilera

"Fall in Line" is a song by American singer Christina Aguilera for her eighth studio album Liberation (2018), featuring guest vocals from American singer Demi Lovato. It was released as the album's second single on May 16, 2018 by RCA Records, impacting hot adult contemporary radio and contemporary hit radio on June 19 and May 28, respectively. Aguilera co-wrote the song with Johnny Simpson, Mark Williams, Audra Mae, Raul Cubina and Jon Bellion, while the production was handled by the latter.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Accelerate (Christina Aguilera song)</span> 2018 single by Christina Aguilera featuring Ty Dolla Sign and 2 Chainz

"Accelerate" is a song by American singer Christina Aguilera and was released as the lead single from her eighth studio album Liberation (2018). It features guest vocals from singer Ty Dolla Sign and rapper 2 Chainz. The song was produced by Kanye West alongside Che Pope, Mike Dean and Eric Danchick, with co-production from Honorable C.N.O.T.E. and Charlie Heat. In the lyrics, which celebrate living in the moment, Aguilera "accelerates" her sexual partner, wanting him to "show passion" towards her.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Twice (song)</span> 2018 song by Christina Aguilera

"Twice" is a song by American singer Christina Aguilera from her eighth studio album, Liberation (2018). It was released for digital download and streaming on May 11, 2018 by RCA Records as the album's first promotional single. Kirby Lauryen wrote the track and co-produced it with Sandy Chila. Upon its release of, music critics were positive towards the track, praising Aguilera's voice and the lyrics. Commercially, "Twice" reached top-forty positions on the digital charts of Australia and Spain. The song was later included in the setlist for The Liberation Tour, Christina Aguilera: The Xperience, and The X Tour.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Like I Do (Christina Aguilera song)</span> 2018 song by Christina Aguilera

"Like I Do" is a song by American singer Christina Aguilera from her eighth studio album Liberation. American rapper GoldLink is featured on the song. The track was released as the third single on June 7, 2018. A lyric video for the song was later released on YouTube on June 21, 2018. The single received widespread acclaim from music critics, praised for its sexiness, "slick" production values and Aguilera's "smooth" vocal delivery. It also received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Rap/Sung Performance at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards, held in 2019.

<i>Dancing with the Devil... the Art of Starting Over</i> 2021 studio album by Demi Lovato

Dancing with the Devil... the Art of Starting Over is the seventh studio album by American singer Demi Lovato. It was released on April 2, 2021, by Island Records, and was recorded alongside a docu-series by YouTube Originals, titled Demi Lovato: Dancing with the Devil, which documents her recovery and self-discovery. It follows a reformative period in the singer's life and career, after being hospitalized for a drug overdose in 2018. The lyrics of the album emphasize on Lovato's journey through her hurdles and self-empowerment.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Skin of My Teeth</span> 2022 single by Demi Lovato

"Skin of My Teeth" is a song by American singer Demi Lovato from her eighth studio album, Holy Fvck (2022). It was released on June 10, 2022, by Island Records, as the lead single from the record. She co-wrote the song with Oak Felder, Alex Niceforo, Keith "Ten4" Sorrells, Laura Veltz, and Lil Aaron, while its production was handled by the former three. A rock, pop-punk, and grunge track, "Skin of My Teeth" contains lyrics about society's criticisms about addictions and drug rehabilitation, as well as Lovato's own struggles. Its title references the biblical phrase of the same name.

<i>Holy Fvck</i> 2022 studio album by Demi Lovato

Holy Fvck is the eighth studio album by American singer Demi Lovato. It was released on August 19, 2022, through Island Records. Primarily a pop-punk and hard rock record, Lovato conceived it as a return to the early rock-influenced roots from her first two studio albums, Don't Forget (2008) and Here We Go Again (2009), while also containing glam rock and heavy metal elements. Its lyrical themes explore religious undertones.

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