My Reality Explained

My Reality
Type:studio
Artist:Dami Im
Cover:My Reality by Dami Im.png
Released:29 October 2021
Recorded:2019–2021
Length:33:38
Label:ABC Music
Producer:Dami Im, Michael Tan, One Above, Andy Mak, Konstantin Kersting, Garrett Kato
Prev Title:Live Sessions
Prev Year:2019
Next Title:In Between
Next Year:2023

My Reality is the sixth studio album by Australian singer Dami Im, released on 29 October 2021. It is her first album released on ABC Music.

Background and release

In 2013, Im became the winner of the fifth season of The X Factor Australia and subsequently received a contract with Sony Music Australia.[1] Between 2013 and 2018, Im released four studio albums with Sony, all of which peaked within the ARIA top ten.[2] In 2019 Im won the Australian Women in Music Awards Humanitarian Award.[2]

On 31 August 2020, Im confirmed she had signed with ABC Music and announced a new album was scheduled for 2021.[3]

On 8 October 2021, Im released "Pray" and announced her sixth studio album My Reality.[4] Upon announcement, Im said "A few years ago I wasn't mature enough to steer my albums the way I wanted them to go. This is the dream album, it took a while but I'm so proud of it. This album is about owning who I am. You shouldn't shy away from the things people like about you. But you are who you are. Some parts on this record people might expect, some others show how much I've changed. With this album I'm just trying to be authentic in the way I know it, that's my reality."[4]

Reception

David from auspOp gave the album 4 out of 5, saying, "My Reality revealing a more honest and genuine side to Dami... Across the album, Dami has co-written all the songs, which means the lyrics are deeply personal and mean a lot more to her than ever before." David called "Paper Dragon" the highlight.

Charts

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Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[5] 12

Release history

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DateFormatLabelCatalogue
Australia[6] 29 October 2021Dami Army / ABC Music 5419711550

Notes and References

  1. News: Byrnes. Holly. X Factor Australia Grand Final: Dami Im completes demolition with army. Herald Sun. 28 October 2013. 2 August 2014.
  2. Web site: My Reality by Dami Im. JB Hi-Fi. 14 October 2021.
  3. Web site: Dami Im Signs With ABC Music, New Album Coming Soon. 15 October 2021. Billboard.
  4. Web site: Dami Im releases new single "Pray" and announces sixth studio album My Reality. Women in Pop. 10 October 2021. 14 October 2021.
  5. Web site: ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart. Australian Recording Industry Association. 8 November 2021. 5 November 2021.
  6. Web site: My Reality by Dami Im. Apple Music. 14 October 2021.