Confidențial (album) explained

Confidențial
Type:studio
Artist:Anda Adam
Cover:Confidential by Anda Adam.jpg
Alt:Anda Adam is shown wearing pink shorts and a crop top. Next to her, a cartoonified version of Anda having a similar pose can be seen. CDs and Vinyls can be spotted in the white and pink background.
Released:13 October 2005
Recorded:2003–2004
Studio:Mini Maxi Mo Records
Length:36:16
Prev Title:Doar Cu Tine
Prev Year:2003
Year:2005
Next Title:Queen of Hearts
Next Year:2009

Confidențial is the debut studio album by the Romanian singer Anda Adam. It was released on 13 October 2005, under Roton records.[1] [2] The album features the successful lead single "Ce ți-aș face (Selecta)", which peaked at number two in the singer's native Romanian Top 100.[3] "Ajutor", "Nai, Nai" and "Ochii Mei" were later released as follow-up singles. As of 2007, the record has sold over 20,000 copies in Romania, resulting in it being certified platinum.[4]

Background

In 1999, Anda collaborated with Romanian band R.A.C.L.A. on the EP Nu mă uita, making it her first musical project.[5] On the EP, she was featured on the songs, "Nu mă uita", which became a notable hit in Romania,[6] and "Fiesta". This inspired Anda to start recording her own musical projects, which resulted in the releases of two EPs Ca Între Fete and Doar Cu Tine in 1999 and 2003 respectively.[7] [8]

After spending more than a year recording songs in the studio, Confidențial was officially released on 13 October 2005. It featured 10 individual tracks, all of them produced by singer-songwriter and producer Marius Moga, who also co-wrote most of the album's songs.[1] The first single, "Ce ți-aș face (Selecta)" featuring the Romanian Hip-Hop singer Alex Velea was released in August 2005.[3] The song quickly gained success, and peaked number two on the Romanian Top 100. Music videos for the songs "Ajutor", "Nai, Nai", and "Ochii Mei" were released the following year to promote the album, all having moderate success in Romania.[9] [10]

The song "Dragostea Doare" was featured on the second and fifth editions of the compilation albums Declarație De Dragoste, which featured various love songs by several Romanian artists, including Connect-R, Morandi, Play & Win, and Akcent.[11] [12]

Reception

Confidențial was met with positive reviews from music critics. Romanian website Muzica9 called the record one of Anda's best albums released at the time.[13]

The album sold over 20,000 units as of 2007, resulting in it being certified platinum.[4] To celebrate this occasion, Anda performed live at the Pat club in Bucharest, on June 20.[14]

Track listing

Traklist adapted from Apple Music.[15] Credits adapted from the liner notes of Confidențial.[16]

Notes

Notes and References

  1. Web site: "Confidential": Anda Adam. Romanian. HotNews.ro. 12 October 2005.
  2. Web site: www.roton.ro. https://web.archive.org/web/20051001153333/http://www.roton.ro/index1.htm. Romanian. 1 October 2005.
  3. Web site: Dupa un an de negocieri, Anda Adam a intrat in familia lui Marius Moga. After a year of negotiation, Anda Adam has entered Marius Moga's family.. Romanian. HotNews.ro. 13 August 2005.
  4. Web site: Anda Adam primeşte discul de platină pentru vânzările albumului Confidenţial. Anda Adam will receive the platinum disc for the sells of Confidenţial. Romanian. MediaFax.ro. 19 June 2007.
  5. Nu mă uita. R.A.C.L.A. and Anda Adam. 1999. Liner notes. A&A Records (Barcode: 160517-4) . Bucharest, Romania.
  6. Web site: R.A.C.L.A. si Anda Adam ofera continuarea piesei "Nu mă uita", la 16 ani distanta de original.. R.A.C.L.A. and Anda Adam release the continuation of "Nu mă uita", 16 years after its original release. Romanian. StirileProTV.ro. 27 October 2015.
  7. Ca Între Fete. Anda Adam. 1999. Liner notes. A&A Records (Barcode: 160533-4). Bucharest, Romania.
  8. Doar cu tine. Anda Adam. 2003. Liner notes. MediaPro Music (Barcode: 6420359001857) . Bucharest, Romania.
  9. Web site: VEZI CUM S-A TRANSFORMAT ANDA ADAM DE-A LUNGUL CARIEREI! FOTO. Take a look at how Anda Adam has changed throughout her career!. Romanian. ProFM.ro.
  10. Web site: Romancele au cucerit piata muzicala din Turcia. The Romanian girls took over the Turkey charts.. Romanian. HotNews.ro. 12 February 2010.
  11. Declarație De Dragoste Vol.2. Various Artists. 2006. Liner notes. NRG!A (Barcode: 5948204389222) . Bucharest, Romania.
  12. Web site: Declarație De Dragoste (Vol. 5) - Album by Various Artists. iTunes Store. 29 April 2009.
  13. Web site: Petrecere de platina pentru Anda Adam. Platinum party for Anda Adam. Romanian. muzica9.ro.
  14. Web site: Anda Adam - concert live pe Internet. Anda Adam - live concert on the internet. Romanian. Stiri.acasa.ro. 14 June 2007.
  15. Web site: Confidenţial - Album by Anda Adam. iTunes Store. 14 April 2005.
  16. Confidențial. Anda Adam. 2005. Liner notes. Roton (Barcode: 5948204371623) . Bucharest, Romania.