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==Background==
==Background==
In March 2012, band member Oritsé Williams revealed that the group had decided to work with top American producers for their fourth record, so they can give their fans a "great album". He claimed that "We're furthering our sound in that way."<ref>{{cite web|title=JLS 'make sure nobody can outswag new album' |url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a372374/jls-make-sure-nobody-can-outswag-new-album.html|accessdate=12 September 2012}}</ref> "We've been in the studio with people like [[Darkchild]], and we've kind of gone back to new jack swing, and R'n'B on the album." He also revealed that they were working with "[[Bangladesh]], who is known for his hip-hop. We wanted to write with new people. We've got to give the fans a great album and we try to be the best we can." In April 2012, the band revealed that they were "going to Scandinavia and America over the next few weeks to put pen to paper."<ref>{{cite web|title=JLS: 'We're going to approach Drake to work with us' |url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a377296/jls-were-going-to-approach-drake-to-work-with-us.html|accessdate=12 September 2012}}</ref> They also announced that the goal with the album was "to take us international." In the same month, they discussed about plans to approach [[Drake (entertainer)|Drake]] to feature on the lead single. "We'd love to do a record with Drake and we're going to approach him to feature on our next single as it has to be our best yet," Marvin Humes told [[Daily Star (United Kingdom)|The Daily Star]].<ref>{{cite web|title=JLS Lads Have Eye On Drake |url=http://www.dailystar.co.uk/posts/view/246727|accessdate=12 September 2012}}</ref> In August 2012, the group revealed that the album would be titled ''Evolution'', and would be released on November 5, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|title=JLS announce new album 'Evolution'|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a401809/jls-announce-new-album-evolution.html|accessdate=12 September 2012}}</ref> On September 3, 2012, they announced that "Hottest Girl In The World" would serve as the lead single from the album, with a release date of October 21, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|title=JLS announce new single 'Hottest Girl In The World'|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a403372/jls-announce-new-single-hottest-girl-in-the-world.html|accessdate=12 September 2012}}</ref> On September 11, 2012, the band unveiled the artwork for the album.<ref>{{cite web|title=JLS unveil new album 'Evolution' artwork|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a405229/jls-unveil-new-album-evolution-artwork.html|accessdate=12 September 2012}}</ref> On August 21, 2012, the band began filming a music video for "Hottest Girl in the World".<ref>{{cite web|title=JLS Reveal Pyictures From Music Video Set For Their New Single|url=http://www.capitalfm.com/artists/jls/news/music-video-pictures/|accessdate=25 August 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=JLS Film New Music Video Ahead Of Announcing First Single From Fourth Album|url=http://www.capitalfm.com/artists/jls/news/new-music-video-fourth-album/|accessdate=25 August 2012}}</ref> On the direction of the album. Merrygold said; "We didn't go by any kind of guidelines or anything like that, we just made what felt right and we're really excited about it."<ref>{{cite web|title=JLS announce new album 'Evolution'|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a401809/jls-announce-new-album-evolution.html|accessdate=25 August 2012}}</ref> The band also confirmed that a deluxe version of the album will be available, that will feature bonus and previously unreleased tracks.<ref>{{cite web|title=JLS unveil new album title Evolution to fans on Twitter|url=http://www.metro.co.uk/music/909725-jls-unveil-new-album-title-evolution-to-fans-on-twitter|accessdate=25 August 2012}}</ref> On September 6, "[[Hottest Girl in the World]]" premiered on [[BBC Radio 1]].<ref>{{cite web|title=JLS unveil new single 'Hottest Girl in the World' - listen|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a404152/jls-unveil-new-single-hottest-girl-in-the-world-listen.html|accessdate=6 September 2012}}</ref>
In March 2012, band member Oritsé Williams revealed that the group had decided to work with top American producers for their fourth record, so they can give their fans a "great album". He claimed that "We're furthering our sound in that way."<ref>{{cite web|title=JLS 'make sure nobody can outswag new album' |url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a372374/jls-make-sure-nobody-can-outswag-new-album.html|accessdate=12 September 2012}}</ref> "We've been in the studio with people like [[Darkchild]], and we've kind of gone back to new jack swing, and R'n'B on the album." He also revealed that they were working with "[[Bangladesh]], who is known for his hip-hop. We wanted to write with new people. We've got to give the fans a great album and we try to be the best we can." In April 2012, the band revealed that they were "going to Scandinavia and America over the next few weeks to put pen to paper."<ref>{{cite web|title=JLS: 'We're going to approach Drake to work with us' |url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a377296/jls-were-going-to-approach-drake-to-work-with-us.html|accessdate=12 September 2012}}</ref> They also announced that the goal with the album was "to take us international." In the same month, they discussed about plans to approach [[Drake (entertainer)|Drake]] to feature on the lead single. "We'd love to do a record with Drake and we're going to approach him to feature on our next single as it has to be our best yet," Marvin Humes told [[Daily Star (United Kingdom)|The Daily Star]].<ref>{{cite web|title=JLS Lads Have Eye On Drake |url=http://www.dailystar.co.uk/posts/view/246727|accessdate=12 September 2012}}</ref>
In August 2012, the group revealed that the album would be titled ''Evolution'', and would be released on November 5, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|title=JLS announce new album 'Evolution'|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a401809/jls-announce-new-album-evolution.html|accessdate=12 September 2012}}</ref> On September 3, 2012, they announced that "Hottest Girl In The World" would serve as the lead single from the album, with a release date of October 21, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|title=JLS announce new single 'Hottest Girl In The World'|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a403372/jls-announce-new-single-hottest-girl-in-the-world.html|accessdate=12 September 2012}}</ref> On September 11, 2012, the band unveiled the artwork for the album.<ref>{{cite web|title=JLS unveil new album 'Evolution' artwork|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a405229/jls-unveil-new-album-evolution-artwork.html|accessdate=12 September 2012}}</ref> On August 21, 2012, the band began filming a music video for "Hottest Girl in the World".<ref>{{cite web|title=JLS Reveal Pyictures From Music Video Set For Their New Single|url=http://www.capitalfm.com/artists/jls/news/music-video-pictures/|accessdate=25 August 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=JLS Film New Music Video Ahead Of Announcing First Single From Fourth Album|url=http://www.capitalfm.com/artists/jls/news/new-music-video-fourth-album/|accessdate=25 August 2012}}</ref> On the direction of the album. Merrygold said; "We didn't go by any kind of guidelines or anything like that, we just made what felt right and we're really excited about it."<ref>{{cite web|title=JLS announce new album 'Evolution'|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a401809/jls-announce-new-album-evolution.html|accessdate=25 August 2012}}</ref> The band also confirmed that a deluxe version of the album will be available, that will feature bonus and previously unreleased tracks.<ref>{{cite web|title=JLS unveil new album title Evolution to fans on Twitter|url=http://www.metro.co.uk/music/909725-jls-unveil-new-album-title-evolution-to-fans-on-twitter|accessdate=25 August 2012}}</ref> On September 6, "[[Hottest Girl in the World]]" premiered on [[BBC Radio 1]].<ref>{{cite web|title=JLS unveil new single 'Hottest Girl in the World' - listen|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a404152/jls-unveil-new-single-hottest-girl-in-the-world-listen.html|accessdate=6 September 2012}}</ref> The album features collaborations with both Bebe O'Hare and Tiffany Foxx, two independent artists who are well known on the underground circuit in the [[United States]]. Humes said of Tiffany Foxx's appearance: "Tiffany helped us with a spectacular take of ''Dessert''. She cracked the vocals. We would love to see the version with her released as a single."<ref>http://www.tumblr.com/tagged/jls?before=1348322976</ref>


==Tracklisting==
==Tracklisting==

Revision as of 16:53, 24 September 2012

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Evolution is the upcoming fourth studio album by British boy band JLS, due for release on November 5, 2012 through Epic Records. The album marks a new change in direction for the band, described as "a throwback to the '90s new jack swing, and R&B-influenced".[2] The album will be preceded by the release of the lead single, "Hottest Girl in the World", on October 21, 2012.

Background

In March 2012, band member Oritsé Williams revealed that the group had decided to work with top American producers for their fourth record, so they can give their fans a "great album". He claimed that "We're furthering our sound in that way."[3] "We've been in the studio with people like Darkchild, and we've kind of gone back to new jack swing, and R'n'B on the album." He also revealed that they were working with "Bangladesh, who is known for his hip-hop. We wanted to write with new people. We've got to give the fans a great album and we try to be the best we can." In April 2012, the band revealed that they were "going to Scandinavia and America over the next few weeks to put pen to paper."[4] They also announced that the goal with the album was "to take us international." In the same month, they discussed about plans to approach Drake to feature on the lead single. "We'd love to do a record with Drake and we're going to approach him to feature on our next single as it has to be our best yet," Marvin Humes told The Daily Star.[5]

In August 2012, the group revealed that the album would be titled Evolution, and would be released on November 5, 2012.[6] On September 3, 2012, they announced that "Hottest Girl In The World" would serve as the lead single from the album, with a release date of October 21, 2012.[7] On September 11, 2012, the band unveiled the artwork for the album.[8] On August 21, 2012, the band began filming a music video for "Hottest Girl in the World".[9][10] On the direction of the album. Merrygold said; "We didn't go by any kind of guidelines or anything like that, we just made what felt right and we're really excited about it."[11] The band also confirmed that a deluxe version of the album will be available, that will feature bonus and previously unreleased tracks.[12] On September 6, "Hottest Girl in the World" premiered on BBC Radio 1.[13] The album features collaborations with both Bebe O'Hare and Tiffany Foxx, two independent artists who are well known on the underground circuit in the United States. Humes said of Tiffany Foxx's appearance: "Tiffany helped us with a spectacular take of Dessert. She cracked the vocals. We would love to see the version with her released as a single."[14]

Tracklisting

Standard Edition[15]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Dessert"JLS, Shondrae Crawford, Ali Tennant, Armando R. Buelna, Mark Guinto, William ReyesMr. Bangladesh 
2."Hottest Girl in the World"JLS, Shondrae Crawford, Dwayne Abernathy, Ali TennantMr. Bangladesh3:37
3."Have Your Way"JLS, Andrew Harr, Jermaine Jackson, Kevin “KC” Cossom, Jon-David Anderson, David AndersonThe Runners 
4."Hold Me Down"JLS, Rodney Jerkins, Wayne Hector, Eric BellingerRodney "Darkchild" Jerkins 
5."I Like It"JLS, Erika Nuri, Andreas Romdhane, Josef Larossi, Ina WroldsenTMS 
6."All The Way"JLS, Shondrae Crawford, Dwayne Abernathy, Armando R. Buelna, Mark Guinto, William ReyesMr. Bangladesh 
7."Give Me Life"JLS, Jarrad Rogers, Emmanuel Orelaja, J WarnerJarrad Rogers 
8."Don't Know That"JLS, Rodney Jerkins, Wayne HectorRodney "Darkchild" Jerkins 
9."Troublemaker" (featuring Bebe O' Hare)Peter Gordeno, Ali Tennant, Mike ‘Scribz’ Riley, Brittany DavisMidi Mafia 
10."Gotta Try It"JLS, Shondrae Crawford, Dwayne AbernathyMr. Bangladesh 
Deluxe Edition Bonus Disc[16]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Homeless Heart"   
2."Heartrock"   
3."Single No More"   
4."Talk It Out"   
5."Hottest Girl in the World" (Wideboys Remix)JLS, Shondrae Crawford, Dwayne Abernathy, Ali TennantMr. Bangladesh, The Wideboys5:32
6."Dessert" (featuring Tiffany Foxx)JLS, Shondrae Crawford, Ali Tennant, Armando R. Buelna, Mark Guinto, William ReyesMr. Bangladesh 

Release history

Country Date Format Label
Ireland 2 November 2012 CD, digital download RCA Records, Sony Music
United Kingdom 5 November 2012

References

  1. ^ "JExclusive: Justin Timberlake working on "crazy" new album, says Jim Beanz". Retrieved 12 September 2012.
  2. ^ a b c d "JLS record '90s new jack swing' for fourth album". Retrieved 12 September 2012.
  3. ^ "JLS 'make sure nobody can outswag new album'". Retrieved 12 September 2012.
  4. ^ "JLS: 'We're going to approach Drake to work with us'". Retrieved 12 September 2012.
  5. ^ "JLS Lads Have Eye On Drake". Retrieved 12 September 2012.
  6. ^ "JLS announce new album 'Evolution'". Retrieved 12 September 2012.
  7. ^ "JLS announce new single 'Hottest Girl In The World'". Retrieved 12 September 2012.
  8. ^ "JLS unveil new album 'Evolution' artwork". Retrieved 12 September 2012.
  9. ^ "JLS Reveal Pyictures From Music Video Set For Their New Single". Retrieved 25 August 2012.
  10. ^ "JLS Film New Music Video Ahead Of Announcing First Single From Fourth Album". Retrieved 25 August 2012.
  11. ^ "JLS announce new album 'Evolution'". Retrieved 25 August 2012.
  12. ^ "JLS unveil new album title Evolution to fans on Twitter". Retrieved 25 August 2012.
  13. ^ "JLS unveil new single 'Hottest Girl in the World' - listen". Retrieved 6 September 2012.
  14. ^ http://www.tumblr.com/tagged/jls?before=1348322976
  15. ^ http://www.amazon.co.uk/Evolution-JLS/dp/B00932JRH8/ref=sr_1_2?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1348505009&sr=1-2
  16. ^ http://www.amazon.co.uk/Evolution-Deluxe-JLS/dp/B00932LLSG/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1348505009&sr=1-1
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