Kelly (Andrea Faustini album)
| Kelly | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Studio album by Andrea Faustini | |
| Released | 17 July 2015[1] |
| Recorded |
2015 Los Angeles |
| Genre | Soul, gospel, R&B |
| Label | Syco Music, RCA, Sony Music |
| Producer | Graham Stack, Matt Furmidge |
Kelly is the debut studio album by Italian singer Andrea Faustini. It was preceded by release of the single "Give a Little Love", the video for which premiered on 17 July 2015.[2] Kelly debuted and peaked at number 14 on the UK Albums Chart.
Background
On 22 February 2015, it was announced that Faustini had signed a record deal with RCA Records and would be heading to Los Angeles to record his debut album, which would be released later in 2015.[3]
Regarding the album, Faustini said: "I'm such a positive person, and I like to smile even in tough times. This is what life is about for me - be kind to the people you love (and the people you don't), and always smile... In other words, give a little love!"[2]
Lead single "Give a Little Love" received its debut airplay on BBC Radio 2 on 2 June 2015.[4]
One of the songs on the album, "What Would Dusty Do", was co-written by The Voice UK finalist Vince Kidd.[5]
Track listing
- "It'll All End in Tears"
- "Evaporate"
- "The River"
- "Kelly"
- "You Pulled Me Through"
- "Back to the Sea"
- "Give a Little Love"
- "What Would Dusty Do"
- "Lascia Tutto Cosi"
- I Didn't Know My Own Strength
Charts
| Chart (2015) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Scottish Albums (OCC)[6] | 29 |
| UK Albums (OCC)[7] | 14 |
| UK Digital Albums (OCC)[8] | 44 |
References
- ↑ "Kelly - Album by Andrea Faustini". iTunes Store (GB). Retrieved 2 June 2015.
- 1 2 Copsey, Rob (2 June 2015). "X Factor's Andrea Faustini unveils new single and announces debut album Kelly". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2 June 2015.
- ↑ Ingham, James (22 February 2015). "X Factor finalist Andrea Faustini signs record deal in LA". Daily Star (Northern & Shell). Retrieved 2 June 2015.
- ↑ "Andrea Faustini reveals new single 'Give a Little Love' - James Grant Group". James Grant Group.
- ↑ "Vince on Twitter". Twitter.
- ↑ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 4 September 2015.
- ↑ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 24 July 2015.
- ↑ "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 4 September 2015.