Tori (EP) explained

Tori
Type:	EP
Artist:	Tori Kelly
Cover:	Tori Kelly - Tori.png
Length:	19:45
Label:	Epic Beautiful Mind
Producer:	Tori Kelly TenRoc Jon Bellion The Diner P2J Johnny Simpson
Prev Title:	A Tori Kelly Christmas
Prev Year:	2020
Next Title:	Tori
Next Year:	2024

Tori is the fourth extended play by American musician Tori Kelly. It was released on July 28, 2023, through Epic Records and Beautiful Mind Records as her first release under the recording contract. The EP spawned three singles: "Missin U", "Cut", and "Young Gun." It marks her first release in three years, after her Christmas album A Tori Kelly Christmas (2020). All of the songs on the EP would appear on Kelly’s fifth studio album of the same name.

Background and development

In 2020, Kelly released a Christmas album, A Tori Kelly Christmas.^[1] In March 2023, it was announced that Kelly signed a recording contract with Epic Records.^[2]

Release

Five days prior to the release, Kelly was hospitalized at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center after collapsing at a restaurant in Los Angeles, due to blood clots that had been found around vital organs in her body.^[3] In a statement posted on her social media, Kelly mentioned that she had to prioritize her health but the release of her EP still went on as scheduled.^[4]

Promotion

On August 15, 2023, Kelly announced that she would embark on a concert tour, The Take Control Tour, visiting nine cities in North America, set to start in September 2023.^[5]

Critical reception

Tina Benitez-Eves of American Songwriter gave the EP a four out of five stars, further said that "Kelly has a knack for revealing songs torn straight from the heart".^[6]

Track listing

Notes

• All tracks are stylized in all lowercase letters.

Sample credits

• "Missin U" contains samples of "Fill Me In", written by Craig David and Mark Hill, performed by David.

Charts

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Peak position
US Top Current Album Sales (Billboard)^[7]	71

Notes and References

1. Web site: Tori Kelly & Babyface Unite for 'A Tori Kelly Christmas'. Billboard. October 7, 2020. August 26, 2023. Heran. Mamo.
2. Web site: Signed: Tori Kelly to Epic Records; Dove Cameron & Nate Smith to WME. Billboard. March 14, 2023. August 25, 2023. Chris. Eggertsen.
3. Web site: Tori Kelly Hospitalized for Blood Clots After Collapsing in Public: Report . People. July 25, 2023. July 24, 2023. Alexis. Jones.
4. Web site: Tori Kelly addresses her 'unexpected health challenges' in letter to fans. Today. July 27, 2023. August 27, 2023. Anna. Kaplan.
5. Web site: Tori Kelly Gets Back in the Game With 'Take Control' Tour After Health Emergency. Rolling Stone. August 15, 2023. August 27, 2023. Larisha. Paul.
6. Web site: Review: Tori Kelly Flirts with Power on 'Tori'. American Songwriter. July 28, 2023. August 27, 2023. Tina. Benitez-Eves.
7. Tori Kelly Chart History (Top Current Album Sales). Billboard. August 25, 2023.