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About Time is the debut solo studio album from British R&B singer Angel, released on April 15, 2013 via Island and Universal Republic. The release of the album was announced between January - March 2013. On March 16 2013 via Facebook, the album was confirmed for release on April 15 2013. About Time includes guest appearances from British rapper Wretch 32, British DJ Trevor Nelson, American rapper Notorious B.I.G., H.I.M, WizKid, British singer Shakka. The album produced four singles before the release, three in 2012 and one in 2013. The lead single "Go In, Go Hard" featuring Wretch 32 which peaked at number 41 on the UK Singles Chart and number 14 on the UK R&B Chart. The second single "Wonderful" which had better success peaked at number 9 on the UK Singles Chart. The third single "Time After Time peaked at number 4 on the UK R&B Chart. The fourth single "The World" peaked at number 12 on the UK Dance Chart. The album debuted at number 33 on the UK Albums Chart.

Background

Singles

"Go In, Go Hard" featuring British rapper Wretch 32 was released as the album's lead single on March 18, 2012, peaking at #41 on the UK Singles Chart and #14 in the UK R&B Chart. "Wonderful", was released as the album's second single on July 15, 2012.

The third single, "Time After Time", includes B-side track called "Ride or Die" which features former X Factor contestant and british rapper Misha Bwas released on November 29, 2012. The single peaked at number at #41 on the UK Singles Chart. "The World" was released as the album's fourth single on April 5, 2013. The music video for the track premiered on February 7 2013. It failed to chart within the top 40 of the UK Singles Chart and peaked at number 73, becoming the album's and Angel's least-successful single.

Other songs

"Intro & Rock Love" were released as the first promotional tracks on April 12, 2013. A single music video was filmed for both tracks, which also debuted on April 12.

"Paid In Full" starring "H.I.M" and Notorious B.I.G.was released as the second promotional track on April 17, 2013. The music video also debuted on April 17.

"More Fire" starring British Singer "Shakka" was released as the third promotional track on April 20, 2013. The music video also debuted on April 20.

"Blown Away" featuring upincoming artist "WizKid" was released on May 3, 2013 as the fourth promotional track. The music video debuted on the same day.

"Secrets" featuring britsh rapper Wretch 32 was released on May 15, 2013 as the fourth promotional track. The music video debuted on the same day.

Reception

Critical response

Professional ratings
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Commercial performance

Track listing

Standard Edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."1st Seven O'Ten" (starring George The Poet)George The PoetParallel0:46
2."Paid In Full" (starring H.I.M)Sirach Charles, Parker Ighile, Kassa Alexander, Vicky AkintolaParker Ighile4:21
3."Blown Away" (featuring WizKid)Sirach Charles, WizKid, Kassa AlexanderParallel3:47
4."The World"Peter Ighile, Dion Wardle, Kassa Alexander, Michael RileyPeter Ighile, Parallel3:43
5."Vegas"Sirach Charles, Kassa AlexanderParallel3:00
6."Wonderful (extended edit)"Sirach Charles, Kassa Alexander, Victoria Akintola, Peter Ighile, Kyle Abrahams, Dion WardleParker & James, Parallel4:24
7."Victory"Sirach Charles, Kassa Alexander, Victoria Akintola, Peter IghileParker Ighile3:55
8."More Fire" (starring Shakka)Sirach Charles, Kassa Alexander, Victoria Akintola, Shakka PhilipParallel4:05
9."Circles In Squares"Kassa AlexanderParallel3:56
10."Secrets" (featuring Wretch 32)Sirach Charles, Kassa Alexander, Peter Ighile, Kyle James, Jermaine Scott, Victoria AkintolaPeter Ighile, Parallel4:29
11."Time After Time (extended edit)" (starring Trevor Nelson, Vickytola)Tommy Hittz, Theron Thomas, Timothy Thomas, Kassa Alexander, Sirach Charles, James AbrahartTommy Hittz, Parallel4:31
12."Go"Sirach Charles, Kassa Alexander, Victoria AkintolaParallel4:32
13."Sober" (featuring Chasing Grace)Victoria Akintola, Kassa Alexander, Sirach Charles, Peter IghilePeter Ighile, Parallel, Kyle James4:02
14."Fourteen Four 13'" (starring George The Poet)George The PoetParallel1:16
15."Rocket Love (bonus track)"Waynne Nugent, Kevin Risto, Christopher Breaux, Lamont Neuble, Tim Stewart, Charlie GambettaDirty Swift, Bruce Waynne4:05
Deluxe Version
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Impossible To Kill"Sirach Charles 3:38
2."Day Dun"Sirach Charles 3:59
3."Why"Sirach Charles 4:09
4."Wonderful"Sirach Charles, Kassa Alexander, Victoria Akintola, Parker Ighile, Kyle Abrahams, Dion WardleParker, James, Parallel3:46
5."The World"Sirach Charles 3:51
6."Ride Out" (featuring Sneakbo)Sirach Charles, Sneakbo 4:15
7."Go In, Go Hard" (featuring Wretch 32)Sirach Charles, Jermaine Scott 3:47
Total length:<!- – 17:31 -->

Chart performance

Weekly charts

Chart (2013) Peak
position
UK Albums Chart[1] 33

Release history

Regions Dates Format(s) Label(s)
Ireland CD, digital download Island, Universal Republic
United Kingdom April 15, 2013 CD, High Grade Edition CD, digital download

References

  1. ^ Chart archive > April 27, 2013. officialcharts.com/ Official Charts Company. 2013-04-27