Burn Slow (EP) explained
Burn Slow |
Type: | EP |
Artist: | Jaira Burns |
Cover: | Jaira Burns - Burn Slow EP.png |
Border: | yes |
Recorded: | 2017–18 |
Label: | Interscope |
Burn Slow is the debut extended play (EP) by American singer-songwriter Jaira Burns. It was released on July 27, 2018 via Interscope Records. The project was preceded by the singles "Burn Slow", "Okokok", "Sugarcoat" and "Low Key in Love", which were released on August 11, 2017, March 9, May 11 and June 15, 2018, respectively.
Background and promotion
On June 16, 2017, Burns released her debut single, "Ugly" which was featured in a commercial for Beats Electronics and Balmain headphone collaboration starring Kylie Jenner.[1] [2] An accompanying music video for the track, directed by Wiissa was released on June 28.[3] However, it was ultimately removed from the final track listing.[4] On August 11, she released the lead single of the record titled "Burn Slow".[5] The music video directed by Alexandra Gavillet was later released on September 6.[6] [5] On October 20, she released another single titled "High Rollin", which was removed from the final track listing as well.[7] On March 9, she released the second single titled "Okokok", and on May 2, 2018 the music video directed by Lucy Sandler was released.[8] [9] On May 11, she released the third single titled "Sugarcoat" and on June 6, a music video directed by Sophia Ray was released.[10] [11] On June 15, the fourth single titled "Low Key in Love" was released.[12]
Critical reception
Michael Love Michael of Papermag wrote positively about the record saying that "it's packed with ephemeral, slow-burning energy. But don't be fooled: there are some legit bangers on this record."[13]
Track listing
Credits taken from Qobuz.[14]
Personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal.[15]
- Jaira Burns – lead vocals
- Noise Club – production
- Chris Gehringer − mixing, mastering, studio personnel
- Gavin Finn − engineering, studio personnel
- Tony Maserati − mixing, studio personnel
- ADP − production
- Matt Colton − mixing assistance, studio personnel
- Eric J Dubowsky − mixing, studio personnel
- Charles Stephens III − production
- Ryan Tedder − production
- Erik Madrid − mixing, studio personnel
- Jorge Gutierrez − mixing assistance, studio personnel
- Aalias − production
- Matt Colton − mastering, studio personnel
- Mitch McCarthy − mixing, studio personnel
- Nolan Lambroza − production
- Stargate − production
- Chris Athens − mastering, studio personnel
- Emanuel "Eman" Kiriakou − production
- Andrew Goldstein − production
- Emile Ghantous − production
- Keith Hetrick − production, co-production
- Jay Weathers − production, co-production
Notes and References
- Web site: Songstress Jaira Burns Releases Visual For Debut Single 'Ugly'. Vibe. Ashley. Pickens. June 28, 2017. May 11, 2018.
- Web site: EXCLUSIVE: Get a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Kylie Jenner's Campaign for Balmain's New Beats By Dre Headphone Co. Entertainment Tonight. Liz. Calvario. July 19, 2017. May 11, 2018.
- Web site: Jaira Burns Embarks On A Mischievous Adventure In Her New Music Video. Nylon. Hafeezah. Nazim. June 28, 2017. May 14, 2018.
- Web site: Burn Slow by Jaira Burns. iTunes Store (US). July 27, 2018. July 28, 2018.
- Web site: Premiere: Watch Jaira Burns' Captivating Video for 'Burn Slow'. Complex. Edwin. Ortiz. September 6, 2017. May 16, 2018.
- Web site: Burn Slow - Jaira Burns. Vevo. September 6, 2017. May 16, 2018.
- Web site: High Rollin - Single by Jaira Burns. iTunes Store (US). October 20, 2017. May 22, 2018.
- Web site: Bops Only: 10 Songs You Need To Start Your Weekend Right. Papermag. Michael. Love Michael. March 9, 2018. May 18, 2018.
- Web site: Jaira Burns Moves On In Her Cute & Colorful 'OKOKOK' Video. Idolator. Mike. Wass. May 2, 2018. May 18, 2018.
- Web site: The Drop: Your Guide To New Music Friday Featuring Andrew McMahon & Kiiara. Idolator. Mike. Wass. May 11, 2018. May 23, 2018.
- Web site: Sugarcoat - Jaira Burns. Vevo. June 6, 2018. June 6, 2018.
- Web site: Low Key in Love - Single by Jaira Burns. iTunes Store (US). June 15, 2018. July 28, 2018.
- Web site: Bops Only: 10 Songs You Need to Start Your Weekend Right. Papermag. Michael. Love Michael. July 27, 2018. July 28, 2018.
- Web site: Burn Slow – Jaira Burns – Download and listen to the album. Qobuz. July 27, 2018. July 28, 2018.
- Web site: Burn Slow / Jaira Burns TIDAL. Tidal. July 27, 2018. July 29, 2018.