Foreword (Tori Kelly EP)
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| Released | October 22, 2013 | |||
| Recorded | 2013 | |||
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| Length | 16:09 | |||
| Label | Capitol | |||
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Foreword is the second extended play (EP) and major label debut by American singer and songwriter Tori Kelly. It serves as her first release after signing in September 2013. The EP was released on October 22, 2013, through Capitol Records.
The EP was preceded by the single "Dear No One", which was released as iTunes' "Free Single of the Week" on October 23, 2013. Foreword debuted and peaked at number 16 on the US Billboard 200.
Composition
[edit | edit source]"I decided to name this EP Foreword because to me it is an introduction to something bigger that is coming in the future."
In September 2013, it was announced that Kelly had signed to Capitol Records, after hiring Scooter Braun as her manager.[2] That same month, she announced that her major-label debut would be released in October.[3] In an interview with Vibe, Kelly stated that the EP has a "double meaning", and a representation of a succession from her debut Handmade Songs by Tori Kelly (2012).[4] Foreword's material was described by Elle as a mixture of pop, R&B, and soul music.[5] Kelly said that every track was composed in different way; some in her bedroom, some with guitar in hand. Her favorite track on the EP from a writing perspective is "Paper Hearts".[6]
Promotion
[edit | edit source]To promote Foreword, Kelly was the sole supporting act for Ed Sheeran at his Madison Square Garden show in November 2013.[7] On December 12, 2013, she appeared on The Queen Latifah Show, where she spoke about the EP and performed "Dear No One".[8]
Singles
[edit | edit source]"Dear No One" was released on October 23, 2013 as the EP's lead single.[9] It was also featured as the iTunes Store's "Free Single of the Week" for October 23.[10]
Critical reception
[edit | edit source]Critic Mark Deming said that the release gave "a new sophistication to her sound without interfering with her subtle, emotionally expressive power as a vocalist and songwriter."[11]
Track listing
[edit | edit source]All tracks are written and produced by Tori Kelly.
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Rocket" | 2:21 |
| 2. | "Dear No One" | 3:17 |
| 3. | "Treasure" | 3:12 |
| 4. | "Paper Hearts" | 3:19 |
| 5. | "Daydream" | 4:00 |
| Total length: | 16:09 | |
Charts
[edit | edit source]| Chart (2013) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard 200[12] | 16 |
| US Digital Albums (Billboard)[13] | 7 |
Release history
[edit | edit source]| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label | Ref. |
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| United States | October 22, 2013 | Capitol | [14] |
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- ^ "Tori Kelly Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 2, 2020.
- ^ "Tori Kelly Chart History (Digital Albums)".[dead link] Billboard. Retrieved October 2, 2020.
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