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| Cover = Fantasia backtome cover.jpg
| Cover = Fantasia backtome cover.jpg
| Released = August 24, 2010<ref>http://www.fantasiaofficial.com/archives/20</ref>
| Released = August 24, 2010<ref>http://www.fantasiaofficial.com/archives/20</ref>
| Recorded = 2009 - 2010
| Recorded = 2008 - 2010
| Genre = [[contemporary R&B|R&B]], [[soul music|soul]]
| Genre = [[contemporary R&B|R&B]], [[soul music|soul]]
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| single 1 = [[Bittersweet (Fantasia song)|Bittersweet]]
| single 1 = [[Bittersweet (Fantasia song)|Bittersweet]]
| single 1 date = May 11, 2010<ref>{{cite web |url= http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/bittersweet-single/id370276901|title= Bittersweet - Single |publisher= [[Itunes]] |accessdate=14 June 2010 }}</ref>
| single 1 date = May 11, 2010<ref>{{cite web |url= http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/bittersweet-single/id370276901|title= Bittersweet - Single |publisher= [[Itunes]] |accessdate=14 June 2010 }}</ref>
| single 2 = Man of the House
| single 2 = Man Of the House
| single 2 date = August 10, 2010<ref>http://concreteloop.com/2010/08/new-music-fantasia-man-of-the-house-2</ref>
| single 2 date = August 10, 2010<ref>http://concreteloop.com/2010/08/new-music-fantasia-man-of-the-house-2</ref>
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'''''Back to Me''''' is the third studio album by [[United States|American]] singer [[Fantasia Barrino]], to be released by [[J Records]] on August 24, 2010. ''Back to Me'' is her first studio album in four years since 2006's ''[[Fantasia (album)|Fantasia]].'' The album's title was suggested to her by comedian [[Steve Harvey]], when Barrino visited his morning radio program. <ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.fantasiaofficial.com/archives/31|title=FANTASIA TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM, BACK TO ME, ON AUGUST 10TH |date= |publisher=fantasiaofficial |accessdate=June 16, 2010}}</ref>.
'''''Back to Me''''' is the third studio album by [[United States|American]] singer [[Fantasia Barrino]], to be released by [[J Records]] on August 24, 2010.<ref>http://community.livejournal.com/ohnotheydidnt/49825855.html</ref> ''Back to Me'' is her first studio album in four years since 2006's ''[[Fantasia (album)|Fantasia]].'' The album's title was suggested to her by comedian [[Steve Harvey]], when Barrino visited his morning radio program. <ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.fantasiaofficial.com/archives/31|title=FANTASIA TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM, BACK TO ME, ON AUGUST 10TH |date= |publisher=fantasiaofficial |accessdate=June 16, 2010}}</ref>.


== Album information ==
== Album information ==
The album was originally set for release in early 2010, but after an underperforming first single and numerous leaks, J Records ordered more tracks for the album, postponing the album's release until further studio sessions, and stronger singles were recorded. The label brought in [[Claude Kelly]] ("Bittersweet") and [[Ne-Yo]] ("Man of the House"), to add a more contemporary, commercial sound to the album. The project's new lead single, "Bittersweet" was released to [[iTunes]] on May 11, 2010, and was performed live on ''[[American Idol]]'', while a new release date was set for July 27, 2010.{{Citation needed|date=August 2010}} "Bittersweet" had yet to gain momentum at radio, so the album was again pushed back to August 10, 2010 and finally to August 24, 2010.{{Citation needed|date=August 2010}}
The album was originally set for release in early 2010<ref>http://globalgrind.com/channel/music/content/906273/FANTASIA-PREPS-NEW-ALBUM-FOR-2010/</ref><ref>http://hiphopblips.dailyradar.com/story/fantasia_preps_new_album_him_vs_them/</ref>, but after an underperforming first single and numerous leaks, J Records ordered more tracks for the album, postponing the album's release until further studio sessions, and stronger singles were recorded.<ref>http://hiphopblips.dailyradar.com/story/fantasia-back-to-me-album-cover-track-list/</ref> Her label recruited [[Claude Kelly]]<ref>http://www.songwriteruniverse.com/claudekelly123.htm</ref> ("Bittersweet") and [[Ne-Yo]] ("Man Of the House")<ref>http://hiphopblips.dailyradar.com/story/fantasia-back-to-me-album-cover-track-list/</ref>, to add a more contemporary, commercial sound to the album. The project's new lead single, "Bittersweet" was released to [[iTunes]] on May 11, 2010, and was performed live on ''[[American Idol]]'', while a new release date was set for July 27, 2010.<ref>http://showhype.com/story/fantasia-bittersweet-on-american-idol-2010-video/</ref>http://content.usatoday.com/communities/idolchatter/post/2010/06/new-fantasia-album-due-july-27/1<ref>http://shymagazine.com/shy/2010/06/fantasia-back-to-me-drops-july-27.html</ref> "Bittersweet" had yet to gain momentum at radio, so the album was again pushed back to August 10, 2010<ref>http://blog.singersroom.com/celebs/index.php/2010/06/19/say-what-fantasia-shoots-for-august-credits-steve-harvey/</ref> and finally to August 24, 2010.<ref>http://community.livejournal.com/ohnotheydidnt/49825855.html</ref>


[[Midi Mafia]], [[Rock City]], [[Rich King]], [[The Underdogs]] and [[Eric Hudson]] have all been named as collaborators on the album, as has [[Cee-Lo Green]], the album's sole featured artist on "The Thrill is Gone."{{Citation needed|date=August 2010}}
[[Midi Mafia]], [[Rock City]], [[Rich King]], [[The Underdogs]] and [[Eric Hudson]] have all been named as collaborators on the album, as has [[Cee-Lo Green]], the album's sole featured artist on "The Thrill Is Gone".<ref>http://blogs.sohh.com/atlanta/2008/08/atl_blog_fantasia_teams_up_with_rock_city_for_new_album_plus_jermaine_dupri_ryan_cameron_big_boi_chi.html</ref><ref>http://www.djbooth.net/index/tracks/review/fantasia-thrill-is-gone/</ref>


==Singles==
==Singles==
* "[[Even Angels]]", the album's intended lead single, was performed on [[The Oprah Winfrey Show]] on February 3, 2010. The single was not promoted and failed to chart, and was subsequently dubbed a promotional single.
* "[[Even Angels]]", the album's intended lead single, was performed on [[The Oprah Winfrey Show]] on February 3, 2010.<ref>http://www.oprah.com/oprahshow/Fantasia-Barrinos-Comeback</ref><ref>http://www.bvnewswire.com/2010/02/02/fantasia-opening-up-to-oprah-winfrey/</ref> The single was not promoted and failed to chart, and was subsequently dubbed a promotional single.


* "Bittersweet", the album's official first single, was released on May 11, 2010 and then performed on [[American Idol]], May 12, 2010. The music video was released on [[VEVO]] on Friday June 25, 2010 and featured [[NFL]] star [[Devin Thomas]] as her love interest. Fantasia also was a guest on [[BET]]'s [[106 and Park]] to world premiere the video, which soon peak number three on the countdown, and celebrate her birthday on June 30, 2010. "Bittersweet" has since peaked at number eight on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and at number seventy-nine on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart.
* "Bittersweet", the album's official first single, was released on May 11, 2010 and then performed on [[American Idol]] on May 12, 2010.<ref>http://showhype.com/story/fantasia-bittersweet-on-american-idol-2010-video/</ref> The music video was released on [[VEVO]] on June 25, 2010 and featured [[NFL]] star [[Devin Thomas]] as her love interest.<ref>http://vodpod.com/watch/3940997-fantasia-on-106-park</ref> Fantasia was also a guest on [[BET]]'s [[106 and Park]] on her birthday, June 30, 2010, to premiere the video internationally.<ref>http://entertainmentrundown.com/32362/video-fantasia-on-106-and-park/</ref> The video soon peaked at number three on the show's countdown.<ref>http://www.tamrol.com/106daily/?p=1615</ref> "Bittersweet" later peaked at number eight on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and at number seventy-nine on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart.<ref>http://www.billboard.com/#/song/fantasia/bittersweet/20621474</ref>


* "Man of the House", the album's second official single, was released on August 10, 2010.<ref>http://concreteloop.com/2010/08/new-music-fantasia-man-of-the-house-2</ref> A video release has yet to be confirmed.
* "Man Of the House"<ref>http://community.livejournal.com/ohnotheydidnt/49825855.html</ref>, the album's second official single, was released on August 10, 2010.<ref>http://concreteloop.com/2010/08/new-music-fantasia-man-of-the-house-2</ref><ref>http://community.livejournal.com/ohnotheydidnt/49825855.html</ref> A video release has yet to be confirmed.


== Critical response ==
==Critical response==
{{Album ratings
{{Album ratings
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Reviews of the album have so far been positive. The New York Daily News<ref name="Farber">{{cite web|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music/2010/08/10/2010-08-10_fantasia_barrino_makes_a_strong_comeback_in_back_to_me.html|title=Fantasia Barrino 'Back to Me' review: 'American Idol' winner makes a wail of a comeback album|last=Farber|first=Jim|date=August 10, 2010|publisher=[[NY Daily News]]|accessdate=August 15, 2010}}</ref> and Entertainment Weekly<ref name="Wood">{{cite web|url=http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20409624,00.html|title=Back To Me (2010)|last=Wood|first=Mikael|date=August 11, 2010|publisher=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|accessdate=August 15, 2010}}</ref> have both submitted reviews as of press time, praising the album's material and Fantasia's vocals.
Reviews of the album have so far been positive. The New York Daily News<ref name="Farber">{{cite web|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music/2010/08/10/2010-08-10_fantasia_barrino_makes_a_strong_comeback_in_back_to_me.html|title=Fantasia Barrino 'Back to Me' review: 'American Idol' winner makes a wail of a comeback album|last=Farber|first=Jim|date=August 10, 2010|publisher=[[NY Daily News]]|accessdate=August 15, 2010}}</ref> and Entertainment Weekly<ref name="Wood">{{cite web|url=http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20409624,00.html|title=Back To Me (2010)|last=Wood|first=Mikael|date=August 11, 2010|publisher=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|accessdate=August 15, 2010}}</ref> have both submitted reviews as of press time, praising the album's material and Fantasia's vocals.


== Track listing==
==Track listing==
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| extra3 = [[Polow da Don]]<ref>http://globalgrind.com/channel/music/content/1524094/Fantasia-quotMan-Of-The-Housequot/</ref><ref>http://www.urbanmusicdirect.com/2010/04/fantasia-man-of-the-house/</ref>
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Revision as of 03:39, 21 August 2010

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Back to Me is the third studio album by American singer Fantasia Barrino, to be released by J Records on August 24, 2010.[5] Back to Me is her first studio album in four years since 2006's Fantasia. The album's title was suggested to her by comedian Steve Harvey, when Barrino visited his morning radio program. [6].

Album information

The album was originally set for release in early 2010[7][8], but after an underperforming first single and numerous leaks, J Records ordered more tracks for the album, postponing the album's release until further studio sessions, and stronger singles were recorded.[9] Her label recruited Claude Kelly[10] ("Bittersweet") and Ne-Yo ("Man Of the House")[11], to add a more contemporary, commercial sound to the album. The project's new lead single, "Bittersweet" was released to iTunes on May 11, 2010, and was performed live on American Idol, while a new release date was set for July 27, 2010.[12]http://content.usatoday.com/communities/idolchatter/post/2010/06/new-fantasia-album-due-july-27/1[13] "Bittersweet" had yet to gain momentum at radio, so the album was again pushed back to August 10, 2010[14] and finally to August 24, 2010.[15]

Midi Mafia, Rock City, Rich King, The Underdogs and Eric Hudson have all been named as collaborators on the album, as has Cee-Lo Green, the album's sole featured artist on "The Thrill Is Gone".[16][17]

Singles

  • "Even Angels", the album's intended lead single, was performed on The Oprah Winfrey Show on February 3, 2010.[18][19] The single was not promoted and failed to chart, and was subsequently dubbed a promotional single.
  • "Bittersweet", the album's official first single, was released on May 11, 2010 and then performed on American Idol on May 12, 2010.[20] The music video was released on VEVO on June 25, 2010 and featured NFL star Devin Thomas as her love interest.[21] Fantasia was also a guest on BET's 106 and Park on her birthday, June 30, 2010, to premiere the video internationally.[22] The video soon peaked at number three on the show's countdown.[23] "Bittersweet" later peaked at number eight on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and at number seventy-nine on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart.[24]
  • "Man Of the House"[25], the album's second official single, was released on August 10, 2010.[26][27] A video release has yet to be confirmed.

Critical response

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Entertainment Weekly(B)[28]
NY Daily News [29]

Reviews of the album have so far been positive. The New York Daily News[29] and Entertainment Weekly[28] have both submitted reviews as of press time, praising the album's material and Fantasia's vocals.

Track listing

No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."I'm Doin' Me"Chuck Harmony3:55
2."Bittersweet"Chuck Harmony3:56
3."Man Of the House"Polow da Don[30][31]3:20
4."Who’s Been Lovin’ You"Los Da Mystro3:38
5."Collard Greens & Cornbread"Andrew "Pop" Wansel, Oak3:51
6."Teach Me"Malay & KP4:13
7."Move on Me"Malay & KP4:08
8."Trust Him"Novel3:11
9."The Thrill Is Gone" (featuring Cee-Lo Green)Malay & KP3:39
10."Falling in Love Tonight"Jim Jonsin & Rico Love3:59
11."Even Angels"Stereotypes3:51
12."I’m Here" (from The Color Purple musical)Brenda Russell, Allee Willis & Stephen Bray5:27
13."The Worst Part Is Over [Japan Bonus Track][32]" 3:14

References

  1. ^ http://www.fantasiaofficial.com/archives/20
  2. ^ http://content.usatoday.com/communities/idolchatter/post/2010/06/new-fantasia-album-due-july-27/1
  3. ^ "Bittersweet - Single". Itunes. Retrieved 14 June 2010.
  4. ^ http://concreteloop.com/2010/08/new-music-fantasia-man-of-the-house-2
  5. ^ http://community.livejournal.com/ohnotheydidnt/49825855.html
  6. ^ "FANTASIA TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM, BACK TO ME, ON AUGUST 10TH". fantasiaofficial. Retrieved June 16, 2010.
  7. ^ http://globalgrind.com/channel/music/content/906273/FANTASIA-PREPS-NEW-ALBUM-FOR-2010/
  8. ^ http://hiphopblips.dailyradar.com/story/fantasia_preps_new_album_him_vs_them/
  9. ^ http://hiphopblips.dailyradar.com/story/fantasia-back-to-me-album-cover-track-list/
  10. ^ http://www.songwriteruniverse.com/claudekelly123.htm
  11. ^ http://hiphopblips.dailyradar.com/story/fantasia-back-to-me-album-cover-track-list/
  12. ^ http://showhype.com/story/fantasia-bittersweet-on-american-idol-2010-video/
  13. ^ http://shymagazine.com/shy/2010/06/fantasia-back-to-me-drops-july-27.html
  14. ^ http://blog.singersroom.com/celebs/index.php/2010/06/19/say-what-fantasia-shoots-for-august-credits-steve-harvey/
  15. ^ http://community.livejournal.com/ohnotheydidnt/49825855.html
  16. ^ http://blogs.sohh.com/atlanta/2008/08/atl_blog_fantasia_teams_up_with_rock_city_for_new_album_plus_jermaine_dupri_ryan_cameron_big_boi_chi.html
  17. ^ http://www.djbooth.net/index/tracks/review/fantasia-thrill-is-gone/
  18. ^ http://www.oprah.com/oprahshow/Fantasia-Barrinos-Comeback
  19. ^ http://www.bvnewswire.com/2010/02/02/fantasia-opening-up-to-oprah-winfrey/
  20. ^ http://showhype.com/story/fantasia-bittersweet-on-american-idol-2010-video/
  21. ^ http://vodpod.com/watch/3940997-fantasia-on-106-park
  22. ^ http://entertainmentrundown.com/32362/video-fantasia-on-106-and-park/
  23. ^ http://www.tamrol.com/106daily/?p=1615
  24. ^ http://www.billboard.com/#/song/fantasia/bittersweet/20621474
  25. ^ http://community.livejournal.com/ohnotheydidnt/49825855.html
  26. ^ http://concreteloop.com/2010/08/new-music-fantasia-man-of-the-house-2
  27. ^ http://community.livejournal.com/ohnotheydidnt/49825855.html
  28. ^ a b Wood, Mikael (August 11, 2010). "Back To Me (2010)". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved August 15, 2010.
  29. ^ a b Farber, Jim (August 10, 2010). "Fantasia Barrino 'Back to Me' review: 'American Idol' winner makes a wail of a comeback album". NY Daily News. Retrieved August 15, 2010.
  30. ^ http://globalgrind.com/channel/music/content/1524094/Fantasia-quotMan-Of-The-Housequot/
  31. ^ http://www.urbanmusicdirect.com/2010/04/fantasia-man-of-the-house/
  32. ^ "Japanes Release Info". HMV Japan. Retrieved 2 August 2010.
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