So Uncool

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So Uncool
KeKePalmer-SoUncool.jpg
Studio album by
ReleasedSeptember 18, 2007
Recorded2006–2007
Genre R&B
Length42:47
Label Atlantic
Producer
Keke Palmer chronology
Keke Palmer
(2007)
So Uncool
(2007)
Awaken
(2011)
Singles from So Uncool
  1. "Footwurkin'"
    Released: July 4, 2007 [1]
  2. "Keep It Movin'"
    Released: August 7, 2007
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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So Uncool is the debut studio album by American singer and actress Keke Palmer. The album was released on September 18, 2007 by Atlantic Records.

Contents

Even though it received a positive review, [2] the album did not perform well on the Billboard charts. In 2009, Palmer moved from Atlantic to Interscope Records. [3] [ failed verification ]

Singles

The lead single "Footworkin'" was released on July 4, 2007. A concert tour was created to promote the single. [4]

"Keep It Movin'" was released on July 17, 2007 as the second single. It features rapper Big Meech. It was sent to US Mainstream radio on August 7, 2007, after being released in Europe on July 17. [5]

Promotional singles

"Skin Deep" was released as the only promotional single on July 17, 2007, along with Keep It Movin'.

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1"Keep It Movin'" featuring Big Meech
  • Fingazz
3:48
2"The Game Song"3:16
3"Music Box"
  • Edwards Jr.
  • Muhammad
  • Lewis
  • Nelson
  • Smith
  • Focus...
3:29
4"First Crush"
  • Butler
  • Isaac Hayes III
3:52
5"Friend Me Up"
  • Rodney Jerkins
  • Dernst Emile ll
  • Atozzio Towns
  • Palmer
3:17
6"How Will I Know"
  • Lashaunda "Babygirl" Carr
  • Ebony Love
  • Robert Stafford
  • Asia Vernimo
  • Takuji Kura
  • Barry Adams
  • Mia Braswell
  • Babygirl
3:44
7"Footwurkin'"
3:04
8"Rainbow"
  • Palmer
  • Loreal Palmer
  • Tobias Gad
3:59
9"Bottoms Up"
  • Palmer
  • L. Palmer
  • Gad
  • Toby Gad
3:41
10"Skin Deep"
  • Palmer
  • L. Palmer
  • Gad
  • Toby Gad
3:40
11"Wake Up Call"
  • Palmer
  • L. Palmer
  • Gad
  • Toby Gad
3:12
12"Hood Anthem"
  • Anthony Dent
3:38

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart performance for So Uncool
Chart (2007)Peak
position
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard) [6] 26
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) [7] 86

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