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Killer Love is the debut studio album by American singer-songwriter Nicole Scherzinger, former lead singer of the Pussycat Dolls. It was released from March 18, 2011 in international markets by Interscope Records, in association with its affiliated record labels. Scherzinger began recording the album in 2005, under the title Her Name Is Nicole, and was originally due for release in 2007. However unsuccessful singles and poor timing led the project being pushed back numerous times into 2008 and 2009. Scherzinger would then go on to shelve the album, citing bad timing and creative issues as the reasons for its cancellation. In 2010, following the release of the Pussycat Dolls' second album Doll Domination, Scherzinger enlisted Moroccan producer RedOne to produce material for her debut album.

Completed in 2011 and titled Killer Love, Scherzinger's debut album features a combination of up-tempo club songs, as well as mid-tempo and down-tempo ballads. The songs contain elements of rock, soul and funk music and Scherzinger specifically selected songs and productions which would suit being performed live. Amongst the fourteen-song set are two collaborations, one with Enrique Iglesias, and one with Sting, which was leftover from the Her Name is Nicole recording sessions. RedOne and his associates produced almost half of the album, while the rest was produced by the likes of Jim Jonsin, StarGate, The-Dream, Tricky Stewart and Boi-1da amongst others.

Killer Love was preceded by the release of the RedOne-produced lead single, "Poison" which respectively peaked at number three and number seven in the UK and Ireland, becoming one of Scherzinger's highest charting solo singles. It received mainly positive critical reception for establishing Scherzinger with her own sound and identity. A second single "Don't Hold Your Breath" (produced by Carl Falk, Steve Josefsson and Rami) also preceded the album, reaching number one in the UK and top-ten Ireland. To date, Killer Love has been only released in limited territories, mainly: Ireland, the United Kingdom, France and Germany. An alternate version of the album was planned to be released in the United States featuring Snoop Dogg and 50 Cent. However, Scherzinger later confirmed that she was already at work completing a brand new album for a worldwide release.

Upon its release, Killer Love received mixed to positive response from critics. Some praised Scherzinger's strong vocals and conviction to convey emotion, while others criticized her choice of allowing RedOne to produce the majority of the album, stating that some of the songs sounded too similar to each other. At times it was felt that Scherzinger lacked coherence across the record, often taking the sound that individual producers had created for her instead of showing originality. Critics compared many of the songs to those her fellow pop and R&B contemporaries: Beyoncé and Rihanna. Commercially, Killer Love was most successful in the UK peaking at number eight.

Background and development

Scherzinger initially began work on her debut studio album back in 2005.[1] The project, titled Her Name is Nicole, saw the singer recording 75–100 songs, with some of the songs later ending up with the Pussycat Dolls.[2] Amongst those working on the album were Akon, Gary Lightbody, Dr. Dre, Ne-Yo, T.I., Timbaland, will.i.am, and Kanye West.[3] However following four unsuccessful singles, Scherzinger admitted she was going to restart her album. In an interview with Billboard magazine in April 2009, she said "the current incarnation of [my album] is just in talks and in the writing process. I haven't started recording yet".[4] Singer-songwriter Keri Hilson, confirmed that Scherzinger's album was not released so that Scherzinger could focus on releasing new music with the Pussycat Dolls instead.[5] Then in January 2010, Scherzinger began the recording and writing process for a third time, reuniting with Ne-Yo on "personal and heartfelt" tracks.[6] She attempted to launch her debut album for a second time on May 2010, with a brand new "rock, funk, soul edge" sound, and a brand new single "Nobody Can Change Me".[7]

Reports of a second attempt at a solo album surfaced in January 2010 when Contactmusic reported that singersongwriter Ne-Yo is working with Scherzinger on new material. Ne-Yo had previously given two songs he wrote, "Save Me From Myself" and "Happily Never After", to Scherzinger for Her Name Is Nicole. Of the new collaborations he said,"she is putting all her energy into her work". He was also quoted as saying

Nicole is in a state of liberation right now so the tracks are very free. She is in a place where she is happy to be alive and the tracks are definitely expressing that. The whole album is going to be a pressure release – a great big exhale – and I'm happy about that. She has a lot of emotions after splitting up with Lewis (Hamilton). But it's like taking an eagle and giving it back its wings.[8]

Scherzinger during the Doll Domination Tour in 2009, one of her final appearances as lead singer of the Pussycat Dolls.

Then in August 2010, Morrocan producer RedOne confirmed his involvement in the project during an interview with BBC Music, where he confirmed that the it was the third time that new material had been recorded for the album. When asked why he thought the album didn't previously come out RedOne said "Her last one never came out because it was collecting hamburgers, like fast food. One from McDonalds, one from Burger King, and so on. It tasted good, but it wasn't consistent." He confirmed that he had produced the majority of the new album.[9] Scherzinger followed up his comments in an interview with X magazine in September 2010. She said "It was actually my decision not to put Her Name Is Nicole out, not the label's". Scherzinger then said how much of an honor it was to work with RedOne. "He's an unbelievable producer and musician. He had made some amazing songs with Lady Gaga. Now, there is someone with the 'x factor'. I can't touch GaGa or RedOne in that space, but I know that we've created something unique of our own."[10] RedOne revealed that Jimmy Iovine (chairman of Scherzinger's record label) personally called him to work on Scherzinger's album. RedOne recalled, in an interview with PopEater,

"Honestly, Jimmy, if you want me to do it you gotta just trust me and let me do it, let me do a body of work and not chase a single" He was like, 'Absolutely, you go and create magic and create a style and everything.' "That's what we did. I think we created a new sound for Nicole Scherzinger that fits her, that really represents who she is, and you're gonna be impressed when you hear it."[11]

According to Billboard Scherzinger has collaborated with Ne-Yo and Jay Sean for songs on the album,[12] while Scherzinger confirmed that the album was mostly up-tempo songs which "lend themselves to live performances".[13] Though Ne-Yo's songs are not featured on the international version of the album, Scherzinger confirmed that songs produced by the singer-songwriter will appear on the US version of Killer Love.[14][15] When Scherzinger was asked by her UK-label (Polydor Records) which artists she wanted to work with, Scherzinger's only request was UK rap-singer Plan B. Digital Spy asked Scherzinger to describe her album, during the interview she said "the album is largely produced by RedOne, I wanted something explosive that could be staged live in a full performance and I needed music to match the intensity. That’s what he did. It’s raw, dangerous and big. That’s what I want to be on stage. It’s a different energy to Lady GaGa. The music is more rock, funk and soul inspired."[16] The cover art of Killer Love was revealed on March 3, 2011 along with the album's tracklisting. On the artwork, Scherzinger strikes a comfy pose, cracking a half-smile with a tuft of gray fur draped over her left shoulder.[17]

Her Name is Nicole

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The-Dream (right) worked with Scherzinger on both the "Killer Love" and "Her Name is Nicole" recording sessions.

Scherzinger had been working on Her Name Is Nicole for two years, which was supposed to be released in 2007 before being pushed to October 16, 2008 and later into 2009 before being shelved. Sean Garrett and Polow da Don worked on "Whatever U Like" (featuring T.I.) which was released as the album's lead single[18] on July 24, 2007 but deemed unsuccessful reaching just 57 in Canada. [19][20] She told MTV "I've always said that in the Pussycat Dolls, I kind of feel like Superwoman, but that's just one of my alter egos. I've got the vulnerable, lovesick side of me amongst others which all appear on my record."[21] "Baby Love" was the second single released on September 10, 2007.[18] the track did not chart well in the United States. Internationally the single fared well reaching Top 15 in most countries including the UK, and mainland Europe. It was remixed to be included on Doll Domination as a bonus track. The third single "Supervillain" was written by Rock City and produced by Mad Scientist, but was only released to US iTunes in November 2007. Fourth single "Puakenikeni" (a type of flower in Hawaii) also released to iTunes in November was produced by Akon to as a tribute to Scherzinger's heritage[22] but failed to chart.

Additional songs included the critically acclaimed "Just Say Yes", written by Gary Lightbody (of Snow Patrol) which was a soft and slow song with its pulsing, electronic beat.[18] She told MTV of her excitement to record the song previously rejected by Gwen Stefani. "I'm such a huge fan of Snow Patrol's music, I felt like I was supposed to make it my own. "It's a very honest and truthful song."[21] Ne-Yo gave Scherzinger two songs, "Happily Never After" a slow ballad of which Scherzinger said she felt it "important for young girls to have an empowering message that they deserve better".[22] The other song has a tear jerking ballad called "Save Me from Myself" for which Scherzinger helped Ne-Yo in developing the hook before recording the song.[22] When commenting on another song "March" Scherzinger said she wanted a powerful record. "It's about never giving up on your dreams and it’s about what I went through to get where I am today." Timbaland produced and featured on the song "Physical"[22] on which his trademark vocals can be heard over the upbeat melody and thumping baseline.[18] Part of the song was used in the film Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer. The album sessions also produced a number of other songs including "When Your Falling" (also co-written by Akon)[22] "Power's Out" a riveting duet with English singer Sting (featured in Revlon adverts with Jessica Alba)[22] and "I M.I.S.S You" written by Pharrell Williams and produced by The Neptunes.[18]

Composition

Sting, who lends his vocals on the tender duet "Power's Out".

Killer Love sees Scherzinger duet with two male vocalists. On the ballad, "Power's Out", she duets with English recording artist Sting. Speaking of their collaboration, which took place with both singers in the same studio, Scherzinger said "[Sting's] energy is very commanding, in a subtle way. He is giving, generous and kind. I flew to Boston for his show with The Police. I met him and he was everything and more than I thought. I felt like we were doing yoga when we were singing. He was such an easy guy to work with... Singing on the same mic you are really close. He had fresh breath. No broccoli in the teeth."[23] David Renshaw from PopDash said the song borrowed elements and the sound from The Police, a band Sting was previously lead singer of, and in particular their 1983 hit single "Every Breath You Take".[24] The other duet is with Enrique Iglesias, on his 2010 single "Heartbeat". The version featured on Killer Love is the "Rude Well's Open Heart Remix". Ellwood noted that the remix "added beats changing the tone of the song completely."[25]

Some of the album's ballads, "Casualty" and "Desperate", were likened to the style of Leona Lewis.[26][27] "Casualty" is one of the album's two closing ballads, the other being "AmenJena". The former is a "contemporary ballad-that's-not-a-ballad," while the latter is slower and more moving, as it is stripped of the album's synthesized and electronic production, to leace Scherzinger's voice with the piano-led melody.[24][25] The album's other ballad "Everybody" also restricts the polished production, "to allow Scherzinger’s voice to be the main focus."[25] Kim Dawson, from The Daily Star, noted "Everybody" as the album's "goosebump ballad" moment.[27] When talking to MTV, in the United States, Scherzinger said [in context of the US version of her album] it was "a mixture of strong dance anthems, urban twists and uplifting songs."[15]

:Nicole Scherzinger – "Poison"
A sample of "Poison"'s pulsating chorus, where accompanied by a toxic beat, Scherzinger sings about "bad-girl power" and "poisonous intentions".
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Critics noted "You Will Be Loved" for its background vocals, which contain some yodelling. Its chorus is constructed by repeating the title of the song, similar to "Gimme More" by Britney Spears (2007) and "Halo" by Beyoncé Knowles (2009).[26] It was written by Timothy and Theron Thomas, a duo who had previously written "Supervillain", the third single from Scherzinger's ill-fated first incarnation of her solo album, Her Name Is Nicole.[14][28][29] "Right There" was compared to Rihanna's "Rude Boy", only politer in tone. Both "Rude Boy" and "Right There" were co-written by Ester Dean.[26][27] The latter features a "glistening beat," over which Scherzinger becomes territorial with her man, and warns other girls away.[30] Additionally, an alternate version of the song was recorded with 50 Cent, to be included on the US version of Killer Love.[15] The album's lead single, "Poison", was described by 4 Music as a club thumper, while the follow-up, "Don't Hold Your Breath", was described as "sort-of-ballad-but-not-really."[26] The Observer's Michael Cragg also noted "Don't Hold Your Breath" as a "classy don't-darken-my-door-again anthem."[31] Dawson noted the freedom theme in the song, likening it to a "Sugababe trying to break free,"[27] while Renshaw compared the song to Jordin Sparks and Chris Brown's 2008 duet "No Air".[24]

Killer Love also features a number of up-tempo songs including "Wet", described as a "party playlist essential" thanks to its throbbing base and electronic beats.[26] It was described, by Phillip Ellwood from Entertainment Focus, as the best of the up-tempos.[25] the title track was described as "catchy," with a "juicy beat," and "radio-friendly" chorus.[25] It features a "HI-NRG" beat with saucy lyrics which "equate love to actual, physical pain."[24] Another one of the up-tempo songs, "Club Banger Nation" features a 1990s Europop introduction, with "shimmering beats and belting vocals"[25][26] "Say Yes" was originally produced by The Cave (Jonas Saeed & Pontus Söderqvist), during early recording sessions. It was written by RedOne, Jimmy Joker, Jonas Saeed, Pontus Söderqvist, Nailah Thourbourne, Nyanda Thourbourne, Tasha Thourbourne, Candace Thourbourne.[14] Nailah had previously worked with Scherzinger twice, contributing to "Puakenikini" with Nayanda Thourborne and working with Akon, Scherzinger and Giorgio Tuinfort on the song "On My Side".[32][33] Both were recorded for Her Name Is Nicole, though the former was also released as one of Her Name Is Nicole's ill-fated singles.[29][34] For its inclusion on Killer Love, "Say Yes" was re-tooled and reproduced by RedOne and Joker.[14] Renshaw compared the song to works by Taio Cruz, thanks to the elements of Eurodance present in its production.[24]

Reception

Commercial performance

Killer Love made its chart debut in Ireland on March 25, 2011, at number fourteen.[35] Two days later, it would make its UK Album Chart debut at number eight,[36] selling 19,743 copies.[37] As of December 2011, the album has sold 200,500+ copies in the UK and has been certified gold. It became the 73rd biggest selling album of the year in the same country.[38] The album was also listed as one of the "Top Selling Albums" on the UK iTunes and the twentieth best selling album by a female artist in 2011.[39] Worldwide the album has sold over 500,000 copies.[40]

Critical response

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
4Music[41]
All Music[42]
BBC Online(positive)[43]
Daily Star(positive)[44]
Digital Spy[45]
Entertainment Focus(positive)[46]
The Independent(negative)[47]
Music Week(mixed)[48]
The Observer(positive)[31]

Upon its release, Killer Love received mixed to positive response from critics. Some praised Scherzinger's strong vocals and conviction to convey emotion, while others criticized her choice of allowing RedOne to produce the majority of the album, stating that some of the songs sounded too similar to each other.The Observer's Michael Cragg noted the album as being consistent with most other modern R&B albums, stating "Killer Love is two thirds deliriously catchy pop stompers and one third balladry." Cragg also noted that Scherzinger's "not so inconsiderable voice" takes a backseat allowing the record producers to inject their own influences into her music.[31] Alex Macpherson from BBC Online commented that "Scherzinger is one of the few pop performers with the requisite power to dominate [her] beats rather than vice versa. Killer Love is far from the album you sense Scherzinger could still deliver: at times, her personality is all that – barely – carries substandard, unmemorable songs."[43] Kim Dawson from The Daily Star was positive, saying that "Nicole’s solo record truly is killer and no filler."[27] Another positive reaction came from "Entertainment Focus" who went to say that: "Killer Love is a competent and enjoyable record from one of the nicest women in pop. Fingers crossed this time it works out for her."[46] The 4Music review was also positive, noting that "Killer Love will definitely establish her as a viable act in her own right."[41] Robert Copsey wrote favorably for Digital Spy that "Killer Love is a sturdy debut from the part-time X Factor judge that, in part, lives up to her promise of being "in your face and strong".[45]

However, Hugh Montgomery from The Independent gave it a negative review for a perceived lack of originality and musical identity, calling it "a debut that bludgeons the listener with faux-raunchy Euro-dance before flatlining with the obligatory earnest balladry and a Sting duet. At 14 tracks, it's at least 12 too long, much of it imaginably pilfered off Rihanna's reject pile."[47] Stephen Thomas Erlewine wrote for Allmusic that the album don't have "powerful hooks in the rhythms or melodies."[42]

Promotion

The first single, "Poison" was performed for the first time on the series seven of The X Factor, on November 28, 2010.[49] The following day, she reprised the performance on ITV's breakfast show, Daybreak[50] Scherzinger performed her next single, "Don't Hold Your Breath" live for the first time on series six of Dancing On Ice on March 6, 2011.[51] Scherzinger promoted the single again on Loose Women on March 7, 2011.[52] During the week the song was also performed on Lorraine on March 8, 2011 and on March 13, 2011 on Let's Dance for Comic Relief.[53] On March 17, 2011 she performed on T4.[54] On August 18, 2011, Scherzinger performed the song for the first time in the US on Regis & Kelly.[55] On October 12, 2011, Scherzinger performed the song on Good Morning America.[56] Scherzinger performed the song for the last time in the US on November 11, 2011 on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.[57] On May 19, 2011, Scherzinger and 50 Cent made their debut performance of "Right There" on the stage of American Idol.[58] An editor from Rap-Up magazine agreed, saying that "The ex-Pussycat Doll heated up the stage in a show-stopping dress while performing [her] single."[59] Amy Sciarretto praised Nicole Scherzinger's performance complimenting on her vocal and dancing abilities. Sciarretto said "Scherzinger’s performance was easily the most choreographed of the season ... However, Scherzinger never sacrificed a melody, a vocal line or a beat in favor of keeping her body moving. That’s a skill and a talent that takes lots of practice, and one that this crop of contestants is quickly learning."[60] The duo performed the song live again together on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on May 24, 2011.[61] In June 2011, Scherzinger flew to the UK to promote her next single, "Right There", first performing on the final of Britain’s Got Talent.[62] Later the same week, on June 10, 2011 she performed it again on The Graham Norton Show wearing a tribal-print minidress.[63] Scherzinger further promoted her single in the United States first performing it on July 13 at the Universal CityWalk and then on July 14 on the eighth season of So You Think You Can Dance.[64][65] Scherzinger performed the last single, "Try With Me" live for the first time on the eighth series of The X Factor on October 30, 2011.[66] She performed it again on This Morning on November 4, 2011.

The Killer Love Tour

Main article: Killer Love Tour

On October 25, 2011, Scherzinger made an announcement in the UK that she would embark on her very first solo tour in February 2012. Prior to the start of her touring, the name was first known as the Trust Me I Lie Tour, but was soon confirmed by Scherzinger herself, that it be called the Killer Love Tour. The tour officially began on February 13, 2012 in Brussels and ended in Kuala Lumpur in Asia. The ticket sales for the shows had dominated the UK box office.[67] When asked about her solo tour, Nicole said:

"I'm so excited about this tour. I'm in the process of getting ready for it, doing a lot of research. I know that it's a theatre tour so I want to make sure the show is well rounded and that I draw up the proper set list. There'll be a little bit of everything in there, singing and dancing, a Pussycat Dolls set, a stripped back acoustic set, my own songs. It'll be a bit weird not having the rest of the girls with me but I'll be bringing their energy onto the stage. And I have a brilliant live band and some beautiful dancers. I'm training a lot at the moment too, doing loads of cardio to make sure I'm in the best possible shape and that I'm able to give a good full hour and a half to the fans. I want to give them a brilliant night out. I don't want it to be about sex appeal, she said. I want it to be about my music."[68]

Singles

Overview

To lead the album's release in the United Kingdom, "Poison" was unveiled as Killer Love's lead single on October 14, 2010.[69] The "toxic pop" song makes use of heavy synthesizers and a production from RedOne.[69] It was released from October 25, 2010.[70] "Poison" was performed live for the first time on the series seven of The X Factor, on November 28, 2010 a day ahead of its UK release.[49][71] Upon release, "Poison" debuted at number three on the UK Singles Chart, as well as top-ten in Ireland.[72][73]

Second single, "Don't Hold Your Breath", was produced by Carl Falk, Steve Josefsson (of the Swedish House Mafia) and Rami Yacoub.[14] An early demo of the song by Timbaland and Keri Hilson had previously leaked online in June 2010.[74] In early January two more unfinished versions leaked including one demo with Scherzinger's vocals, before the final version premiered via Rap-Up.com.[75][76] It was released from March 10, 2011.[77] The "empowering pop jam" serves as the album's second UK single and first in other international markets. It peaked at number one on the UK Singles Chart selling 98,000 copies in its first week, and top-five in Ireland. "Don't Hold Your Breath" was released as a digital download in the US in August 2011,[78] it serves as the second US single and impacted US radio on September 20, 2011.[79]

"Right There" impacted on UK urban music radio on April 1, 2011 as the album's third UK single.[80] The song was released digitally in the United Kingdom on May 17, 2011.[81] Meanwhile, for its release as the lead single for the US edition of Killer Love, the song was re-recorded to feature two new verses from American rapper 50 Cent.[82] This version of the song was available for purchase at the US iTunes store on May 17, 2011.[83] It impacted US Top 40/Mainstream radio and Rhythmic radio on May 24, 2011.[84][85] It peaked on the Billboard Hot 100 at thirty-nine, thus becoming her first US single as a lead artist to enter the Billboard Hot 100 selling over 450,000 copies in the USA to date.[86]

On July 14, 2011, UK entertainment website Digital Spy revealed that "Wet" will be the album's fourth UK single.[87] An accompanying music video directed by Justin Francis was filmed in July 2011.[88] The video premiered on August 3, 2011.[89] The song was released in the Australia on September 26, 2011.[90] It reached top ten in Ireland and 21 in the UK selling 148,000 copies to date.

"Try with Me" was released on October 30, 2011 as the lead single from the European re-release and over-all fifth single from Killer Love.[91] The song and its video made its premiere on October 18, 2011 at Capital FM and MSN.com, respectively.[91][92] It reached top-twenty in the UK and top-thirty in Ireland.

International edition

UK
"Poison"
"Don't Hold Your Breath"
"Right There"
"Wet"
"Try With Me"

US edition

US
"Right There"
"Don't Hold Your Breath"
"Pretty"

Track listing

International edition

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Poison"Nicole Scherzinger, RedOne, The Chef, BeatGeek, AJ Junior, Kinda HamidRedOne, BeatGeek, Jimmy Joker*3:47
2."Killer Love"Scherzinger, RedOne, Junior, The Chef, BeatGeek, JokerRedOne, BeatGeek3:52
3."Don't Hold Your Breath"Josh Alexander, Billy Steinberg, Toby GadCarl Falk, Steve Josefsson, Rami3:17
4."Right There"James Scheffer, Ester Dean, Frank Romano, Daniel MorrisJim Jonsin4:02
5."You Will Be Loved"Timothy Thomas, Theron ThomasJulian Swirsky4:16
6."Wet"Tor Hermansen, Mikkel Eriksen, Sandy Wilhelm, Dean, Traci HaleStarGate, Sandy Vee3:37
7."Say Yes"RedOne, Joker, Jonas Saeed, Pontus Söderqvist, Nailah Thourbourne, Nyanda Thourbourne, Tasha Thourbourne, Candace ThourbourneRedOne, Jimmy Joker3:29
8."Club Banger Nation"RedOne, The Chef, HamidRedOne4:06
9."Power's Out" (featuring Sting)Terius Nash, Christopher Stewart, Thaddis HarrellTricky Stewart, The-Dream4:10
10."Desperate"Scherzinger, RedOne, HamidRedOne3:27
11."Everybody"Scherzinger, RedOne, Adil Khayat, Junior, The Chef, Joker, BeatGeek, Trina HarmonRedOne, BeatGeek*, Jimmy Joker*3:50
12."Heartbeat (Rudi Wells Open Heart Remix)" (Enrique Iglesias featuring Nicole Scherzinger)Iglesias, Jamie Scott, Mark TaylorMark Taylor, Rudi Wells3:32
13."Casualty"Matthew Samuals, Andrea England, Liz Rodrigues, Bret Ryan, Zalezy EpsteinBoi-1da, Maven Boys^4:21
14."AmenJena"Harmon, ScherzingerTrina Harmon5:22
Total length:55:10
Australian bonus track[93]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
15."Right There" (featuring 50 Cent)Scheffer, Dean, Romano, Morris, 50 CentJim Jonsin4:22
Repackaged edition bonus tracks[94]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
15."Right There" (featuring 50 Cent)Scheffer, Dean, Romano, Morris, 50 CentJim Jonsin4:22
16."Try with Me"Carsten Schack, Sean Hurley, Olivia Nervo, Miriam NervoSoulshock, Sean Hurley3:56
17."Trust Me I Lie"Diane WarrenFraser T. Smith3:51
18."Tomorrow Never Dies"Andrew Harr, Jermaine Jackson, Bonnie McKee, Kelly SheehanThe Runners3:41
Total length:70:51

(*) denotes co-producer
(^) denotes additional producer

Notes[14]
  • Track listing and credits from album booklet.
  • The demo for "Say Yes" was originally produced by The Cave (Jonas Saeed and Pontus Söderqvist).

US edition

The US version of Killer Love was planned to feature an alternate track listing. Scherzinger confirmed, during an interview with MTV, that the US album would contain contributions from RedOne, Ne-Yo, Jim Jonsin, The-Dream and Tricky Stewart.[15] In addition to this, 50 Cent was featured on the album's US lead single, a new version of the Jonsin-produced, "Right There".[15] American hip-hop artist Snoop Dogg appears on one of the new songs recorded for the US album.[95] On August 16, 2011, Scherzinger released "Don't Hold Your Breath" as her second US single. The album was originally planned for an August release back in 2011 around the hype of the second single, but was later pushed back to November 15. Days after, it was confirmed that it would be released on December 6, but the album was then pushed back again to 2012. Scherzinger has recorded more than 40 songs to be considered for her US solo debut album, but insists that it "will not be finished until the very last minute. I don't know if I will ever feel like I have finished the album."[96] After being a judge on the The X Factor, Scherzinger was let go from the competition series and embarked on her very first solo tour in Europe and Asia in early 2012, properly titled the Killer Love Tour. In March 2012, Scherzinger told reporters of a new album that will be released worldwide, possibly indicating that the US Killer Love release was cancelled in favor for a new studio album. She confirmed that she is currently working on a new album and has plans to release a brand new international single over the summer.[97][98] "Have You Lost Your F***ing Mind" has been confirmed as her new single as it was written by Dallas Austin and Austin himself posted the link on his Twitter. It is still unknown whether Scherzinger will continue with Killer Love or release something completely new.[99][100]

Personnel

Adapated from the album booklet.[14]

Performance credits
Management and administration credits
Art and direction
Technical credits

Charts and certifications

Year-end charts

Chart (2011) Position
UK Albums Chart[112] 65

Release history

Region Date Edition Format Label
Ireland[113] March 18, 2011 International edition CD, digital download Universal Music
France[114]
United Kingdom[115] March 21, 2011 Polydor Records
Belgium[116] Universal Music
Switzerland[117] March 25, 2011
France[118] April 25, 2011
Netherlands[119] May 20, 2011
Poland[120]
Germany[121] August 26, 2011
Australia[93] September 2, 2011
Ireland[122] November 11, 2011 International edition (Repackaged) Polydor Records
United Kingdom[123][124] November 14, 2011

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