SoMo (album)

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SoMo
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Studio album by
ReleasedApril 8, 2014 (2014-04-08) [1]
Recorded2013
Genre R&B
Length34:42
Label Republic
Producer
  • Mick Schultz
  • Cody Tarpley
Singles from SoMo
  1. "Ride"
    Released: December 7, 2013
  2. "Show Off"
    Released: April 8, 2014
  3. "Hush"
    Released: October 6, 2014
  4. "Back To The Start"
    Released: December 3, 2014
  5. "We Can Make Love"
    Released: December 15, 2014

SoMo is the debut self-titled studio album by American singer SoMo. It was released on April 8, 2014, by Republic Records. Mick Schultz and Cody Tarpley primarily handled the album's production.

Contents

Background

On February 12, 2014, SoMo announced the release date of his self-titled debut album set for April 8, 2014. [2]

Singles

On December 7, 2013, the first single, "Ride," was released. On January 17, 2014, the music video was released for "Ride." [3]

"Show Off" was sent to US Rhythmic Radio on April 8, 2014, as the album's second single.

"Hush" was released as the third single from the album. The music video was released on October 6, 2014.

Commercial performance

The album debuted at #6 on the Billboard 200, selling around 20,000–25,000 units. It also entered the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums at #2, the highest debut for an artist since November 2013. [4] [5]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."TMWYKAL" Joseph Somers-Morales 1:02
2."I Do It All for You"
  • Mick Schultz
  • Somers-Morales
3:34
3."Show Off"
  • Schultz
  • Somers-Morales
3:05
4."We Can Make Love"
  • Schultz
  • Somers-Morales
4:29
5."Crash"
  • Schultz
  • Somers-Morales
3:27
6."Blind"
  • Somers-Morales
  • Cody Tarpley
1:06
7."Back to the Start"
  • Schultz
  • Somers-Morales
  • Tarpley
3:24
8."Fire"
  • Schultz
  • Somers-Morales
3:10
9."Hush"
  • Schultz
  • Somers-Morales
3:17
10."Ride"Somers-Morales4:49
11."Red Lighter"
  • Schultz
  • Somers-Morales
  • Tarpley
3:19
Total length:34:42

Personnel

Credits for SoMo adapted from Allmusic. [6]

Charts

Certifications

Certifications for SoMo
RegionCertification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA) [10] Gold500,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

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