Nick Jonas (album) explained

Nick Jonas
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Artist:Nick Jonas
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Nick Jonas is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter Nick Jonas. It was released on November 10, 2014, by Island Records. The album features guest appearances from Angel Haze, Demi Lovato and Mike Posner. The album received generally favorable reviews from music critics and reached the top 10 in the United States, the top 20 in the United Kingdom, Mexico and Canada, and also reached the top 40 in Australia and New Zealand. It was re-released on November 20, 2015, under the title Nick Jonas X2; including three new tracks and four remixes.

Background and recording

In an interview with Rolling Stone, Jonas stated that when Demi Lovato's The Neon Lights Tour gets off the ground, he will turn his attention towards his upcoming solo project. "Some of it is done and ready to be released," he said. "I've got a lot of things in the pipeline right now and I'm waiting to release some news about my music and my next steps. It isn't quite locked in yet, but I have started making some music and now it's all about lining up the pieces.[1]

"I came in really wanting to make a record that was different from anything I'd done in the past, but that was true to my influences: Stevie Wonder, Prince, Bee Gees," he told Time. "And then, more recently, The Weeknd and Frank Ocean. That whole vibe of alternative R&B and pop. It just fell into a really natural place really early. I came in really sure of what I wanted to do", Jonas said about his new record.[2]

On July 30, 2014, it was announced that after Jonas' stint as a creative and musical director for The Neon Lights Tour, that there will be an duet between him and fellow Camp Rock star Demi Lovato on the record. "It's a great song that we both love. Her voice is just amazing on it. She's the real deal. It's the perfect fit for this record", Jonas said about the song.[3] On September 5, 2014, it was announced along with the tour that his self-titled album would release on November 11, 2014.[4] [5]

Jonas opened up to Entertainment Weekly about the prospect of re-releasing the album with some additional tracks. He revealed, "I feel like the next step is just going to be getting a collection of a few more songs and maybe repackaging the album. [...] I still feel like there’s some life left on the record I released last year."[6]

Singles

"Chains" was released as the lead single from Nick Jonas on July 24, 2014.[7] The song was written and produced by Jason Evigan, with additional songwriting provided by Ammar Malik, and Daniel Parker. The song peaked at number 31 on the US Pop Digital Songs chart.[8] The music video (directed by Ryan Pallotta) was released on July 30, 2014.[9] After the single's re-release in January 2015, it has since peaked at number 13 on the US Billboard Hot 100.[10] The single was released on June 21, 2015 in the United Kingdom.[11]

The album's second single, "Jealous" was released on September 7, 2014. It was written by Jonas, Simon Wilcox, and Nolan Lambroza; with production, which was helmed by Lambroza. On September 5, Jonas previewed 30 seconds of the new single.[12] It was announced on September 6, 2014, that his fans could pre-ordered his upcoming album to get early access to the tour ticket sale. They will also receive a download of his single, "Jealous" on September 8, 2014. The song peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Jonas' highest charting single in the United States as of August 2016.[13] [14] The music video (directed by Peter Tunney and featuring a cameo appearance by Jonas' real-life girlfriend Olivia Culpo) premiered on September 16, 2014.[15] The single was released on April 5, 2015 in the United Kingdom and it peaked at number 2 on the UK Singles Chart.[11]

With the re-release of the album, Jonas released a new single, "Levels", on August 21, 2015, to help with promoting.[16] The music video to accompany with the song was released on August 30, 2015.[17] [18]

Within a few days later, the singer dropped "Area Code" on his SoundCloud account,[19] with a music video being later released on October 9, 2015.[20]

Release and reception

Upon the album's announcement, Jonas promoted the album during various radio and television appearances, including a performance of "God Bless America" at the televised US Open Women's Finals on September 7, and both and Fashion Rocks on September 9, 2014.[5] To promote the album Jonas released a track called "Numb" featuring Angel Haze as a countdown single from the album on October 7, 2014.[21] The album's third track, called "Teacher", was released as the second countdown single on October 14, 2014.[22] Also the album's fifth track, called "Wilderness", was released as the third countdown single on October 21, 2014.[23] Jonas embarked on the album's supporting tour, the Nick Jonas Live Tour which kicked off in Seattle on September 22, 2014.[5]

Nick Jonas earned generally favorable reviews from music critics upon release, holding an aggregate score of 69 out of 100 based on five reviews. Stephen Thomas Erlewine from AllMusic stated, "For all the guests and modern accouterments, Nick Jonas is at its best when Jonas plays it straight, when he relies on his eternal Prince and Stevie Wonder fixations, which give him not only a fairly rich palette to draw from but provide him with a good direction to channel his melodic skills".

Commercial performance

The album debuted at number 6 on the US Billboard 200, with first week sales of 37,000 copies in the United States.[24] It has sold 225,000 copies in the United States as of May 2016.[25]

Track listing

Notes

Charts

Year-end charts

Release history

CountryDateVersionFormatLabelRef
CanadaNovember 10, 2014Island
United States
United KingdomJuly 17, 2015

Notes and References

  1. Nick Jonas' Next Gig: Demi Lovato's Musical and Creative Director. Rolling Stone. February 4, 2014. October 19, 2014. February 2, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180202190547/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/nick-jonas-next-gig-demi-lovatos-musical-and-creative-director-20140204. live.
  2. Web site: Nick Jonas Channels Lionel Richie, Elvis While Balancing Music, Acting. Music Times. October 19, 2014. October 6, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141006105555/http://www.musictimes.com/articles/9435/20140829/nick-jonas-channels-lionel-richie-elvis-balancing-music-acting.htm. live.
  3. Web site: It's Official! Demi Lovato to Appear on Nick Jonas' New Album!. July 30, 2014. E!. October 19, 2014. October 8, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141008050429/http://www.eonline.com/news/563929/it-s-official-demi-lovato-to-appear-on-nick-jonas-new-album. live.
  4. News: Gardner. Elysa. Nick Jonas to release album in November. October 2, 2014. USA Today. September 5, 2014. January 24, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180124073624/https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2014/09/05/nick-jonas-to-release-album-in-november/15125957/. live.
  5. Web site: Seacrest. Ryan. Nick Jonas Announces Solo Album Release Date, 11-Date Tour. Ryanseacrest.com. October 2, 2014. September 5, 2014. September 29, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150929165841/http://www.ryanseacrest.com/2014/09/05/nick-jonas-announces-solo-debut-album-release-date-11-date-club-tour/. live.
  6. Falcone. Dan Rose. Nick Jonas promises new record later this year. June 12, 2015. Entertainment Weekly. June 12, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150613111114/http://www.ew.com/article/2015/06/12/nick-jonas-new-album-this-year. live. June 13, 2015.
  7. Web site: Listen: "Chains" by Nick Jonas. VH1. July 25, 2014. January 8, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150108202501/http://www.vh1.com/music/tuner/2014-07-24/nick-jonas-chains/. dead.
  8. Caulfield. Keith. Nick Jonas Says New Single Is 'New-Agey Lionel Richie'. August 29, 2014. Billboard. October 24, 2014. March 4, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304073334/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop-shop/6236492/nick-jonas-new-single. live.
  9. News: Midgarden. Cory. Exclusive: We've Got Your First Look At Nick Jonas' 'Chains' Music Video. MTV. October 24, 2014. July 25, 2014. December 1, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151201183052/http://www.mtv.com/news/1879649/exclusive-weve-got-your-first-look-at-nick-jonas-chains-music-video/. dead.
  10. Web site: Nick Jonas - Chart history Billboard . www.billboard.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150624141305/http://www.billboard.com/artist/312243/Nick+Jonas/chart?f=379 . 2015-06-24.
  11. Web site: Nick Jonas | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company. Official Charts. January 1, 2016. March 3, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160303193857/http://www.officialcharts.com/artist/6478/nick-jonas/. live.
  12. Web site: Nick Jonas Announces Tour 2014, New Album and Teases Single 'Jealous'. Music Times. October 19, 2014. March 3, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160303204817/http://www.musictimes.com/articles/9662/20140905/nick-jonas-tour-2014-new-album-single-jealous-listen.htm. live.
  13. Nick Jonas Album & Song Chart History. Billboard. November 7, 2014. April 14, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160414045235/http://www.billboard.com/artist/312243/Nick+Jonas/chart?f=379. live.
  14. Web site: Stern. Bradley. Nick Jonas Scores His First Solo Top 10 Hit, Taylor Swift Reigns At #1 With "Blank Space" On Billboard Hot 100. Idolator. November 20, 2014. November 19, 2014.
  15. News: Malkin. Marc. Nick Jonas: Don't Look at My Girlfriend's Ass, New Song Inspired by My Own Jealousy. E!. October 24, 2014. August 25, 2014. November 11, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151111130358/http://www.eonline.com/news/572526/nick-jonas-don-t-look-at-my-girlfriend-s-ass-new-song-inspired-by-his-own-jealousy. live.
  16. Web site: Nick Jonas Is Going To All New 'Levels' On The VMA Pre-Show. MTV. August 13, 2015. August 13, 2015. January 24, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160124123657/http://www.mtv.com/news/2239613/nick-jonas-levels-vma-preshow/. dead.
  17. Web site: Nick Jonas Is Sexier Than Ever In These 'Levels' Music Video Teasers. MTV News. December 9, 2015. November 17, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151117163210/http://www.mtv.com/news/2250326/nick-jonas-sexy-levels-music-video-teaser/. dead.
  18. Web site: Nick Jonas Takes Us Behind The Scenes Of His 'Levels' Video: Watch. MTV News. December 9, 2015. October 7, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151007101309/http://www.mtv.com/news/2254915/nick-jonas-levels-set-visit/. dead.
  19. Iasimone. Ashley. Is Nick Jonas' New Song 'Area Code' About Selena Gomez?. Billboard. December 9, 2015. October 9, 2015. January 1, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160101171255/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop-shop/6685957/is-nick-jonas-area-code-selena-gomez. live.
  20. Ashagre. Aggi. Nick Jonas Releases 'Area Code' Music Video: Watch. Billboard. December 9, 2015. October 9, 2015. December 12, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151212011144/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop-shop/6722849/nick-jonas-area-code-music-video. live.
  21. Web site: NEW MUSIC: NICK JONAS F/ ANGEL HAZE – 'NUMB'. Rap-up.com. Townsquare Music.. October 7, 2014. October 7, 2014. March 5, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160305015224/http://www.rap-up.com/2014/10/07/new-music-nick-jonas-f-angel-haze-numb/. live.
  22. Web site: New Songs: Nick Jonas - "Teacher" + "Wilderness" [Audio]. April 7, 2015. April 9, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160409103744/http://www.directlyrics.com/new-songs-nick-jonas-teacher-wilderness-audio-news.html. live.
  23. Strecker. Erin. Listen to Sexy New Nick Jonas Song 'Wilderness'. October 22, 2014. Billboard. October 22, 2014. December 24, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151224115245/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6289388/nick-jonas-wilderness-song. live.
  24. Taylor Swift's '1989' No. 1 for Third Week on Billboard 200 Billboard . . November 29, 2014 . November 21, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141121153019/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/6320065/taylor-swift-1989-no-1-third-week . live .
  25. The Billboard 200 . Billboard . October 17, 2015 . November 27, 2016 . November 9, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161109110956/http://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-200/2015-10-17 . live .
  26. Best of 2015 – Hot 100 Songs. Billboard. January 2, 2013. December 9, 2015. December 11, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151211210130/http://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2015/top-billboard-200-albums. live.

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