Lune Rouge (album) explained

Lune Rouge
Type:studio
Artist:Tokimonsta
Cover:Lune Rouge by Tokimonsta.jpg
Genre:Electronic
Length:38:59
Label:Young Art
Producer:Tokimonsta
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Lune Rouge is the third studio album[1] by American producer Tokimonsta. It was released on October 6, 2017, via Young Art Records. Produced by Tokimonsta, it features vocals of artists such as MNDR, Selah Sue, and Isaiah Rashad.[2] In December 2018, the album was nominated for Best Dance/Electronic Album at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards.[3]

Singles

The album consists of five singles released in the span of five months between June and October 2017.[4] The first single "Don't Call Me" was released on June 16, 2017. The second and third singles, "We Love" and "Bibimbap", were released on August 4 and 18 respectively. "No Way", the fourth single, was released on September 8, 2017. The album's fifth and final single was released on October 6, 2017, titled "I Wish I Could".[5]

Background

At the end of 2015, Tokimonsta was diagnosed with a rare and potentially fatal brain disease known as moyamoya.[6] Having undergone two brain surgeries, she was left unable to speak. After taking a break from music production, her memory returned and she began production and writing for the album.

On April 6, 2018, the album's remix edition, titled Lune Rouge Remixed, was released via Young Art.[7] [8] Felix Cartal, Hugo Massien, Qrion, Sofi Tukker, Alexander Lewis, Kingdom and Dâm-Funk are among the featured artists included on the album.[9] [10] Tokimonsta told New York Daily News regarding the album "It represents who I am right now as an artist, how I've progressed over the many years that have passed since the last one."[11]

Critical reception

Pitchfork described Lune Rouge as having "a pleasantly everyday quality" and converting Tokimonsta's initial musical style into "streamlined pop compositions". Giving the album a 6.8 out of 10 rating, the website also noted her lack of effort in reflecting her recent struggles into the album's sound. PopMatters reviewed the album as "an ambitious assembly of every disparate tool... and a resounding success," rating it with 9 stars out of 10.

Personnel

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: TOKiMONSTA: Lune Rouge. Ballard. Thea. October 17, 2017. Pitchfork. 2019-01-30.
  2. Web site: TOKiMONSTA announces new album, Lune Rouge, shares single "We Love". Geslani. Michelle. 2017-08-04. Consequence of Sound. en. 2019-01-30.
  3. Web site: TOKiMONSTA, Jon Hopkins and Justice nominated for Grammy Awards. Mixmag. 2019-01-30.
  4. Web site: TOKiMONSTA reveals details of 'Lune Rouge Remixed' album. Mixmag. 2019-01-30.
  5. Web site: TOKiMONSTA — Lune Rouge. Vega. Leonardo. November 9, 2017. Indie Rocks. es-ES. 2019-01-30.
  6. Web site: Brain Surgery Stole Tokimonsta's Ability to Make Music. Here's How She Got It Back. Haithcoat. Rebecca. 2017-11-07. L.A. Weekly. 2019-01-30.
  7. Web site: 10 Bands That Included Siblings at War. Distefano. Alex. 2019-01-25. L.A. Weekly. 2019-01-30.
  8. Web site: Tokimonsta Releases 'Lune Rouge Remixed' Album With Kingdom, Sofi Tukker, Dam-Funk. Middleton. Ryan. Magnetic Magazine. 6 April 2018 . en-us. 2019-01-30.
  9. Web site: TOKiMONSTA drops star-studded remix LP for 'Lune Rouge'. Fleisher. Grace. 2018-04-16. Dancing Astronaut. en-US. 2019-01-30.
  10. Web site: TOKiMONSTA Enlists DaM-Funk, Kingdom & More for 'Lune Rouge Remixed'. Montes. Patrick. April 6, 2018. Hypebeast. 2019-01-30.
  11. Web site: TOKiMONSTA puts forth her beat-making savvy on 'Lune Rouge' after nearly losing it all. Rowe. Amy. New York Daily News. 2 October 2017 . 2019-01-30.
  12. Web site: Lune Rouge - Tokimonsta. AllMusic. 2019-01-30.

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