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{{Infobox album <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Albums -->
{{Infobox album
| Name = Blanca
| name = Blanca
| Type = studio
| type = studio
| Artist = [[Blanca (musician)|Blanca]]
| artist = [[Blanca (musician)|Blanca]]
| Cover = Blanca by Blanca.jpg
| cover = Blanca by Blanca.jpg
| Alt =
| alt =
| Released = {{Start date|2015|5|4}}
| released = {{Start date|2015|5|4}}
| Recorded =
| recorded =
| venue =
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| Genre = [[contemporary Christian music|CCM]], [[electronic dance music|EDM]], [[Christian hip hop]], [[electropop]]
| Length = {{Duration|m=48|s=35}}
| studio =
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| genre = [[Contemporary Christian music]], [[Christian electronic dance music]], [[electropop]]
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| Label = [[Word Records|Word]]
| length = {{Duration|m=48|s=35}}
| Producer =
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| label = [[Word Records|Word]]
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| Last album = ''[[Who I Am (Blanca EP)|Who I Am]]''<br>(2014)
| producer =
| This album = '''''Blanca'''''<br>(2015)
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| prev_title = [[Who I Am (Blanca EP)|Who I Am]]
| prev_year = 2014
| next_title = Shattered
| next_year = 2018
}}
}}
'''''Blanca''''' is the first [[studio album]] by [[Blanca (musician)|Blanca]]. [[Word Records]] released the album on May 4, 2015.
'''''Blanca''''' is the first studio album by [[Blanca (musician)|Blanca]]. [[Word Records]] released the album on May 4, 2015.


==Critical reception==
==Critical reception==
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| rev1Score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name="365DoIM">{{cite web |first=Joshua |last=Andre |title=Blanca – Blanca |url=http://www.365daysofinspiringmedia.com/reviews/blanca-blanca/ |publisher=365 Days of Inspiring Media |accessdate=June 17, 2015 |date=June 13, 2015 }}</ref>
| rev1Score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name="365DoIM">{{cite web |first=Joshua |last=Andre |title=Blanca – Blanca |url=http://www.365daysofinspiringmedia.com/reviews/blanca-blanca/ |publisher=365 Days of Inspiring Media |accessdate=June 17, 2015 |date=June 13, 2015 }}</ref>
| rev2 = ''[[CCM Magazine]]''
| rev2 = ''[[CCM Magazine]]''
| rev2Score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name="CCM">{{cite web |first=Andy |last=Argyrakis |title=Blanca: Blanca |url=http://ht.salemweb.net/ccm/mediavault/digital/ccmmagazine/2015/may15/ |journal=[[CCM Magazine]] |accessdate=May 16, 2015 |date=May 15, 2015 }}</ref>
| rev2Score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name="CCM">{{Cite journal|first=Andy |last=Argyrakis |title=Blanca: Blanca |url=http://ht.salemweb.net/ccm/mediavault/digital/ccmmagazine/2015/may15/ |journal=[[CCM Magazine]] |accessdate=May 16, 2015 |date=May 15, 2015 }}</ref>
| rev3 = Christian Music Review
| rev3 = Christian Music Review
| rev3Score = 3.8/5<ref name="CMR">{{cite web |first=Laura |last=Chambers |title=Blanca 'Self-Titled' |url=http://christianmusicreview.org/blanca-self-titled/ |publisher=Christian Music Review |accessdate=May 8, 2015 |date=May 5, 2015}}</ref>
| rev3Score = 3.8/5<ref name="CMR">{{cite web |first=Laura |last=Chambers |title=Blanca 'Self-Titled' |url=http://christianmusicreview.org/blanca-self-titled/ |publisher=Christian Music Review |accessdate=May 8, 2015 |date=May 5, 2015}}</ref>
| rev4 = [[Jesus Freak Hideout]]
| rev4 = Jesus Freak Hideout
| rev4Score = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref name="JFH">{{cite web |first=Christopher |last=Smith |title=Blanca, "Blanca" Review |url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/Blanca.asp |publisher=[[Jesus Freak Hideout]] |accessdate=May 6, 2015 |date=May 2, 2015}}</ref>
| rev4Score = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref name="JFH">{{cite web |first=Christopher |last=Smith |title=Blanca, "Blanca" Review |url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/Blanca.asp |publisher=Jesus Freak Hideout |accessdate=May 6, 2015 |date=May 2, 2015}}</ref>
| rev5 = [[New Release Tuesday]]
| rev5 = New Release Tuesday
| rev5Score = {{Rating|3.5|5}}<ref name="NRT">{{cite web |first=Mark |last=Ryan |title=Flying Solo |url=http://www.newreleasetuesday.com/userprofile_reviewssinglepost.php?review_id=23059&user_id=58120 |publisher=[[New Release Tuesday]] |accessdate=May 6, 2015 |date=May 5, 2015}}</ref>
| rev5Score = {{Rating|3.5|5}}<ref name="NRT">{{cite web |first=Mark |last=Ryan |title=Flying Solo |url=http://www.newreleasetuesday.com/userprofile_reviewssinglepost.php?review_id=23059&user_id=58120 |publisher=New Release Tuesday |accessdate=May 6, 2015 |date=May 5, 2015}}</ref>
| rev6 = ''The Phantom Tollbooth''
| rev6Score = 3.5/5<ref name="PT">{{Cite journal|first=Michael |last=Dalton |title=Blanca - s/t
|url=http://tollbooth.org/index.php/home/music-reviews/1577-blanca |journal=The Phantom Tollbooth |accessdate=August 5, 2015 |date=August 3, 2015}}</ref>
}}
}}


Andy Argyrakis, awarding the album four stars at ''[[CCM Magazine]]'', states, "the self-titled long player seamlessly switches between pop, hip hop and the dance floor, all adorned with the latest production trends, plus perhaps most importantly, fear-shattering and faith-fueling lyrics gleaned from autobiographical inspiration."<ref name="CCM"/> Signaling in a three star review by [[Jesus Freak Hideout]], Christopher Smith writes, "Blanca's beautiful voice and diverse collection of styles make the first few listens exciting, but several more spins reveal that the album is less memorable than those initial impressions suggest."<ref name="JFH"/> Mark Ryan, indicating in a three and a half star review from [[New Release Tuesday]], says, "it did not push the limits as far as I was hoping, but there's plenty here to love."<ref name="NRT"/> Giving the album a 3.8 out of five at Christian Music Review, Laura Chambers states, "This album will bolster your faith and provide discouragement-busting anthems for any struggle you face."<ref name="CMR"/> Joshua Andre, awarding the album four stars from 365 Days of Inspiring Media, says, the "new album is something to be celebrated as it marks the beginning of a new chapter, with plenty of new hits and potential singles".<ref name="365DoIM"/>
Andy Argyrakis, awarding the album four stars at ''[[CCM Magazine]]'', states, "the self-titled long player seamlessly switches between pop, hip hop and the dance floor, all adorned with the latest production trends, plus perhaps most importantly, fear-shattering and faith-fueling lyrics gleaned from autobiographical inspiration."<ref name="CCM"/> Signaling in a three star review by Jesus Freak Hideout, Christopher Smith writes, "Blanca's beautiful voice and diverse collection of styles make the first few listens exciting, but several more spins reveal that the album is less memorable than those initial impressions suggest."<ref name="JFH"/> Mark Ryan, indicating in a three and a half star review from New Release Tuesday, says, "it did not push the limits as far as I was hoping, but there's plenty here to love."<ref name="NRT"/>
Michael Dalton, rating the album three and a half out of five for ''The Phantom Tollbooth'', describes, "This is a fine debut...that stands on the shoulders of artists, some previously mentioned, who have given us some of the best music this world has ever heard."<ref name="PT"/> Giving the album a 3.8 out of five at Christian Music Review, Laura Chambers states, "This album will bolster your faith and provide discouragement-busting anthems for any struggle you face."<ref name="CMR"/> Joshua Andre, awarding the album four stars from 365 Days of Inspiring Media, says, the "new album is something to be celebrated as it marks the beginning of a new chapter, with plenty of new hits and potential singles".<ref name="365DoIM"/>


==Track listing==
==Track listing==
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| title1 = Different Drum
| title1 = Different Drum
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| title6 = Echo
| title6 = Echo
| note6 =
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| writer6 = Callahan, Fieldes, Tedd Tjornhom
| writer6 = Callahan, Fieldes, [[Tedd T|Tedd Tjornhom]]
| lyrics6 =
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| title10 = Forever Love
| title10 = Forever Love
| note10 =
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| writer10 = Brown, Callahan, Tauren Wells
| writer10 = Brown, Callahan, [[Tauren Wells]]
| lyrics10 =
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==Charts==
==Chart performance==
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!Chart (2015)
!Chart (2015)
!Peak<br>position
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{{Album chart|Billboard200|196|M|title=Blanca Album & Song Chart History|publisher=[[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]]|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/6413159/blanca/chart?f=305|accessdate=May 15, 2015}}
{{Album chart|Billboard200|196|M|title=Blanca Album & Song Chart History|publisher=[[Billboard 200]]|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/6413159/blanca/chart?f=305|accessdate=May 15, 2015}}
|-
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{{Album chart|BillboardChristian|7|M|title=Blanca Album & Song Chart History|publisher=[[Christian Albums|''Billboard'' Christian Albums]]|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/6413159/blanca/chart?f=310|accessdate=May 15, 2015}}
{{Album chart|BillboardChristian|7|M|title=Blanca Album & Song Chart History|publisher=[[Christian Albums|Billboard Christian Albums]]|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/6413159/blanca/chart?f=310|accessdate=May 15, 2015}}
|}
|}


==References==
==References==
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{{reflist}}

{{Blanca}}
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[[Category:2015 albums]]
[[Category:2015 albums]]
[[Category:Word Records albums]]
[[Category:Word Records albums]]
[[Category:Christian music albums by Puerto Rican artists]]
[[Category:Blanca (musician) albums]]
[[Category:Christian electronic dance music albums]]

Latest revision as of 10:06, 5 May 2022

Blanca
Studio album by
Blanca
ReleasedMay 4, 2015 (2015-05-04)
GenreContemporary Christian music, Christian electronic dance music, electropop
Length48:35
LabelWord
Blanca chronology
Who I Am
(2014) 		Blanca
(2015) 		Shattered
(2018)

Blanca is the first studio album by Blanca. Word Records released the album on May 4, 2015.

Critical reception

[edit]
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
365 Days of Inspiring Media[1]
CCM Magazine[2]
Christian Music Review3.8/5[3]
Jesus Freak Hideout[4]
New Release Tuesday[5]
The Phantom Tollbooth3.5/5[6]

Andy Argyrakis, awarding the album four stars at CCM Magazine, states, "the self-titled long player seamlessly switches between pop, hip hop and the dance floor, all adorned with the latest production trends, plus perhaps most importantly, fear-shattering and faith-fueling lyrics gleaned from autobiographical inspiration."[2] Signaling in a three star review by Jesus Freak Hideout, Christopher Smith writes, "Blanca's beautiful voice and diverse collection of styles make the first few listens exciting, but several more spins reveal that the album is less memorable than those initial impressions suggest."[4] Mark Ryan, indicating in a three and a half star review from New Release Tuesday, says, "it did not push the limits as far as I was hoping, but there's plenty here to love."[5]

Michael Dalton, rating the album three and a half out of five for The Phantom Tollbooth, describes, "This is a fine debut...that stands on the shoulders of artists, some previously mentioned, who have given us some of the best music this world has ever heard."[6] Giving the album a 3.8 out of five at Christian Music Review, Laura Chambers states, "This album will bolster your faith and provide discouragement-busting anthems for any struggle you face."[3] Joshua Andre, awarding the album four stars from 365 Days of Inspiring Media, says, the "new album is something to be celebrated as it marks the beginning of a new chapter, with plenty of new hits and potential singles".[1]

Track listing

[edit]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Different Drum"Casey Brown, Blanca Callahan, Parker Welling3:29
2."Who I Am"Callahan, Mia Fieldes, Seth Mosley3:12
3."If You Say Go"Callahan, Jeff Pardo, Molly Reed3:22
4."Get Up" (featuring Lecrae)Dustin "DAB" Bowie, Callahan, Kenneth Chris Mackey, Lecrae Moore, Joseph Prielozny3:40
5."Surrender"Callahan, Bernie Herms, Stephanie Lewis4:02
6."Echo"Callahan, Fieldes, Tedd Tjornhom3:38
7."Catching Fire"Callahan, Jeff Sojka, Josh Zegan2:53
8."Sunshine"Brown, Callahan, Jason Ingram3:38
9."Not Backing Down" (featuring Tedashii)Tedashii Anderson, Callahan, Jordan Sapp3:18
10."Forever Love"Brown, Callahan, Tauren Wells3:31
11."Worry"Callahan, Mosley, Sam Tinnesz2:52
12."Greater Is He"Brown, Callahan, Ingram3:44
13."Today"Brown, Callahan, Ingram3:18
14."Chosen Ones"Callahan, Sojka, Zegan3:58
Total length:48:35

Charts

[edit]
Chart (2015) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[7] 196
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[8] 7

References

[edit]
  1. ^ a b Andre, Joshua (June 13, 2015). "Blanca – Blanca". 365 Days of Inspiring Media. Retrieved June 17, 2015.
  2. ^ a b Argyrakis, Andy (May 15, 2015). "Blanca: Blanca". CCM Magazine. Retrieved May 16, 2015.
  3. ^ a b Chambers, Laura (May 5, 2015). "Blanca 'Self-Titled'". Christian Music Review. Retrieved May 8, 2015.
  4. ^ a b Smith, Christopher (May 2, 2015). "Blanca, "Blanca" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved May 6, 2015.
  5. ^ a b Ryan, Mark (May 5, 2015). "Flying Solo". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved May 6, 2015.
  6. ^ a b Dalton, Michael (August 3, 2015). "Blanca - s/t". The Phantom Tollbooth. Retrieved August 5, 2015.
  7. ^ "Blanca Album & Song Chart History". Billboard 200. Retrieved May 15, 2015.
  8. ^ "Blanca Album & Song Chart History". Billboard Christian Albums. Retrieved May 15, 2015.
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