Foreword (Tori Kelly EP) explained

Foreword
Type:EP
Artist:Tori Kelly
Cover:Foreword by Tori Kelly.png
Released:October 22, 2013
Recorded:2013
Label:Capitol
Prev Title:Handmade Songs by Tori Kelly
Prev Year:2012
Next Title:Unbreakable Smile
Next Year:2015

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

In September 2013, it was announced that Kelly had signed to Capitol Records, after hiring Scooter Braun as her manager.[1] That same month, she announced that her major-label debut would be released in October.[2] 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).[3] Forewords material was described by Elle as a mixture of pop, R&B, and soul music.[4] 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".[5]

Promotion

To promote Foreword, Kelly was the sole supporting act for Ed Sheeran at his Madison Square Garden show in November 2013.[6] On December 12, 2013, she appeared on The Queen Latifah Show, where she spoke about the EP and performed "Dear No One".[7]

Singles

"Dear No One" was released on October 23, 2013 as the EP's lead single.[8] It was also featured as the iTunes Store's "Free Single of the Week" for October 23.[9]

Critical reception

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."[10]

Track listing

All tracks are written and produced by Tori Kelly.

Notes and References

  1. Tori Kelly Moves 'Foreword' Releases 'Dear No One' Video - Billboard. Billboard. November 6, 2013. February 14, 2015.
  2. Web site: Tori Kelly Announces EP and Tour. Artist Direct. September 27, 2013. February 16, 2015.
  3. Pardon The Introduction: Tori Kelly Talks New 'Foreword' EP. Vibe. October 22, 2013. March 19, 2015.
  4. Tori Kelly Interview - Tori Kelly 'Foreword' EP. Elle. October 17, 2013. February 14, 2015.
  5. Tori Kelly Takes Off. American Songwriter. Rob LeDonne. Rob LeDonne. November 18, 2013. November 28, 2017.
  6. Web site: Taylor Swift Gives Ed Sheeran Some 'Love' With Surprise Concert Appearance - MTV. https://web.archive.org/web/20141107115541/http://www.mtv.com/news/1716719/ed-sheeran-taylor-swift-concert-surprise-new-york-city/. dead. November 7, 2014. MTV News. Garibaldi. Christina. November 2, 2013. February 14, 2015.
  7. Web site: Tori Kelly Moves "Foreword" With New Hit Single! - QueenLatifah.com. December 12, 2013. February 15, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150222114743/http://queenlatifah.com/music/tori-kelly-moves-foreword-with-new-hit-single/. February 22, 2015. dead.
  8. Web site: Tori Kelly Makes A Big Splash With "Dear No One": Download It (For Free) - Music News, Reviews, and Gossip on Idolator.com. Idolator. Lansky. Sam. October 23, 2013. February 14, 2015.
  9. Web site: iTunes - Music - Dear No One - Single by Tori Kelly. iTunes Store (United States). October 23, 2013.
  10. Web site: Forward - Tori Kelly. AllMusic. November 28, 2017.
  11. Web site: iTunes - Music - Foreword - EP by Tori Kelly. iTunes Store (United States). October 22, 2013. February 14, 2015.

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