I Don't Wanna Grow Up Explained

I Don't Wanna Grow Up
Type:ep
Artist:Bebe Rexha
Cover:I Don't Wanna Grow Up by Bebe Rexha.png
Released:May 12, 2015
Genre:Pop
Label:Warner Bros.
Next Year:2017

I Don't Wanna Grow Up is the debut extended play (EP) by American singer Bebe Rexha. It was released on May 12, 2015,[1] [2] by Warner Bros. Records.[3]

Background

Rexha was a part of music duo Black Cards with Pete Wentz,[4] before she began recording her first solo single for her first EP, called "I Can't Stop Drinking About You".[5] "I Can't Stop Drinking About You" was released on April 29, 2014. Since releasing her first solo single, Rexha also appeared on some tracks on Pitbull's album, Globalization (2014),[6] while she was writing and performing as part of the chorus for "Hey Mama" by David Guetta.[7]

In December 2014, the singer published a demo of a track, called "Cry Wolf". The track was first rumored to be her new single.[8] However, four days later, the singer revealed that her next single would be called "I'm Gonna Show You Crazy". The song was finally released a week after it was previewed on December 19, 2014.[9]

Critical reception

Upon the release, I Don't Wanna Grow Up was reviewed by ArtistDirect, with Rick Florino describing the EP as "unabashedly fun yet starkly emotional" with everything being a "delicate balance of hypnotic honesty and heartfelt hookiness, separating her from the pack". With respect to the song "Pray", her vocal range is portrayed as "downright impressive as she hits expansive runs and high notes, carrying these sorts of cleverly confessional lines".[4] Robbie Daw of Idolator stated that the song "Pray" "displays perhaps a more emotional side of Bebe than we’ve heard in her past single releases".[10]

Tour

To support the release of her first EP, Rexha performed across Europe; in addition, singing as part of the Warped Tour.[7]

Release history

RegionDateFormatLabel
United StatesMay 12, 2015Warner Bros.
Australia[11]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: iTunes - Music - I Don't Wanna Grow Up - EP by Bebe Rexha. May 12, 2015 . iTunes Store (US).
  2. Web site: Listen to Bebe Rexha's powerful new single, "Pray" (exclusive). Alternative Press. May 9, 2015.
  3. Web site: I Don't Wanna Grow Up - Bebe Rexha - Releases - AllMusic. AllMusic. May 9, 2015.
  4. Web site: EP of the Week: Bebe Rexha 'I Don't Wanna Grow Up' @ARTISTdirect . Artistdirect.com . June 26, 2015.
  5. Web site: Yotka. Steff. Song Premiere: Bebe Rexha. nylonmag.com. August 24, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140324003003/http://nylonmag.com/articles/bebe-rexha-i-can't-stop-drinking-about-you. March 24, 2014. dead.
  6. Web site: Bebe Rexha estrena 'I'm Gonna Show You Crazy' y 'Gone'. www.elremix.com. Adrià. December 22, 2014. February 26, 2015. February 26, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150226042237/http://www.elremix.com/2014/12/bebe-rexha-im-gonna-show-you-crazy-gone.html. dead.
  7. Bebe Rexha Explains Why She Isn't (Officially) Featured on David Guetta's 'Hey Mama'. Billboard. April 29, 2015. June 26, 2015. Jason. Lipshutz.
  8. Web site: Bebe Rexha's "Cry Wolf" Is Another Perfect Dance-Pop Anthem: Listen To The Rising Diva's Latest Gem. www.idolator.com. Mike Wass . December 8, 2014. February 26, 2015.
  9. Web site: Bebe Rexha Teases New Single "I'm Gonna Show You Crazy": Listen To A Snippet Of The Fiery Anthem. www.idolator.com. Mike Wass . December 12, 2014. February 26, 2015.
  10. Web site: Bebe Rexha's "Pray": Listen To The Emotional 'I Don't Wanna Grow Up' EP Track. Idolator. May 8, 2015. June 26, 2015. Jonathan. Riggs.
  11. Web site: I Don't Wanna Grow Up - EP. May 12, 2015 . iTunes Australia.

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