Thank You (Meghan Trainor album)

Thank You
A portrait of a young woman with brown hair, posing with her eyes half-closed, while donning a purple top.
Studio album by Meghan Trainor
Released May 6, 2016 (2016-05-06) (Apple Music exclusive)
May 13, 2016 (2016-05-13) (Worldwide)
Recorded 2015–16
Length 39:17
Label Epic
Producer
Meghan Trainor chronology
Title
(2015)		 Thank You
(2016)
Singles from Thank You
  1. "No"
    Released: March 4, 2016
  2. "Me Too"
    Released: May 5, 2016

Thank You[1] is the second major-label studio album by American singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor. The album was released exclusively on Apple Music on May 6, 2016, and is scheduled for standard commercial release on May 13, 2016, through Epic Records.[2] Trainor will embark on The Untouchable Tour, in support of the album, starting in July 2016.[3]

Background and recording

In late 2015, Meghan Trainor announced plans to have the album out in February or March 2016, and confirmed musical collaborations with various producers; including US Virgin Islands duo, Rock City.[4] Talking about her influences for the record, Trainor said "I wanted to go big, I wanted to get all my influences in there and show everything from my caribbean side to my love for Bruno Mars and Aretha Franklin and even some Elvis vibes, anyone I grew up listening to."[4] “It’s definitely a Meghan Trainor album, but it’s a more grown up, matured, intense Meghan Trainor,” she said in an interview with Los Angeles Times.[5] In January 2016, in an interview with Forbes, Trainor confirmed that her first single from Thank You would be picked during the month.[6] The album was made available for pre-order on March 4, on the same day the lead single "No" was released.[2] The song caused the direction of the album to change, as Trainor and producer Ricky Reed started experimenting with new musical styles and produced six more tracks, replacing most of the original tracklist.[7] In an interview with Maximum Pop!, she said that the track "I Won't Let You Down" has "a Caribbean twist" and is about "making herself proud."[8]

Singles

The lead single from the album, titled "No", was released on March 4, 2016. It is a dance-pop song that lyrically incorporates themes of female independence. It debuted at number 11 on the US Billboard Hot 100, also marking the highest debut on the Radio Songs chart since the release of Lady Gaga's "Born This Way" more than five years prior.[9] It reached number 3 in its fourth week on the chart.[10]

"Me Too" was released as the second single from the album on May 5, 2016.

Promotional singles

"Watch Me Do" was released on March 25, 2016.[11] It is an upbeat, brass-heavy track where Trainor references a number of rap songs,[12] containing "90s hip hop throwback vibes" according to MTV News.[11]

"I Love Me", featuring LunchMoney Lewis, was released on April 15, 2016. MTV News noted the song "points out the importance of sticking up for yourself even when no one else will."[13]

"Better", featuring Yo Gotti, was released on April 22, 2016.[14]

"Mom", featuring Trainor's mother, Kelli, was released on April 29, 2016.

Track listing

Standard edition[2]
No. TitleWriter(s)Producer(s) Length
1. "Watch Me Do"  
Ricky Reed 2:49
2. "Me Too"  
  3:01
3. "No"  
  • Trainor
  • Frederic
  • Hindlin
Reed 3:33
4. "Better" (featuring Yo Gotti)
  • Reed
  • Brown
  • Mr. Franks
 2:47
5. "Hopeless Romantic"     4:05
6. "I Love Me" (with LunchMoney Lewis)TrainorReed 2:47
7. "Kindly Calm Me Down"  TrainorThe Elev3n 3:58
8. "Woman Up"  
The Elev3n 3:28
9. "Just a Friend to You"  
  2:44
10. "I Won't Let You Down"     3:20
11. "Dance Like Yo Daddy"   Reed 3:03
12. "Champagne Problems"  
  • Trainor
  • Michael Foster
  • Ryan Matthew Tedder
 3:42
Total length:
 39:17
Notes

Release history

List of release dates, formats, label, and reference
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Apple Music May 6, 2016 Streaming Epic [18]
Worldwide May 13, 2016
[2]

References

  1. ↑ Heller, Corinne (January 7, 2016). "Meghan Trainor Reveals She Is Still Single and Gives Scoop on Her New Album and Tour". eonline. eonline. Retrieved January 7, 2016.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "iTunes Store (US) - Music - Meghan Trainor - Thank You". iTunes Store (US). May 13, 2016. Retrieved March 3, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Meghan Trainor: The Untouchable Tour". Facebook. Retrieved April 20, 2016.
  4. 1 2 Garibaldi, Christina (January 7, 2016). "Meghan Trainor Has A Lot Of ‘Big Songs’ On Her Next Album". MTV News. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
  5. ↑ Kennedy, Gerrick (March 4, 2016). "Ready for a different Meghan Trainor? She says she's 'intense' with new album 'Thank You'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved March 4, 2016.
  6. ↑ McIntyre, Hugh (January 13, 2016). "Grammy Nominee Meghan Trainor Says Second Album Is Almost Done". Forbes. Retrieved February 4, 2016.
  7. ↑ Meghan Trainor Interview Part 1 on YouTube
  8. ↑ http://www.maximumpop.co.uk/meghan-trainor-interview/
  9. ↑ Trust, Gary (March 14, 2016). "Rihanna's 'Work' Rules Hot 100 for Fourth Week". Billboard. Retrieved March 16, 2016.
  10. ↑ Trust, Gary (April 4, 2016). "'Work' Week: Rihanna Tops Hot 100 for Seventh Week, Fifth Harmony Earns First Top 10 Hit". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved April 4, 2016.
  11. 1 2 Geffen, Sacha (March 25, 2016). "Hear Meghan Trainor Assume Her Hip-Hop Alter-Ego on "Watch Me Do"". MTV News. Retrieved March 25, 2016.
  12. ↑ "Meghan Trainor's "Watch Me Do" is a Culmination fo Every Rap Cliche Ever". Fuse TV. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
  13. ↑ "Meghan Trainor Preaches The Gospel Of Self-Acceptance On 'I Love Me'". MTV News. April 15, 2016. Retrieved April 17, 2016.
  14. ↑ Lindner, Emilee (April 19, 2016). "Meghan Trainor Previews 'Better' With Yo Gotti". Fuse. Retrieved April 19, 2016.
  15. ↑ "iTunes Store (US) - Music - Meghan Trainor - Thank You (Deluxe)". iTunes Store (US). May 13, 2016. Retrieved March 3, 2016.
  16. ↑ "Meghan Trainor - Thank You (Target Exclusive) : Target". Target. May 13, 2016. Retrieved April 9, 2016.
  17. ↑ "Amazon.co.jp: Meghan Trainor: Thank You - Music". Amazon JP (in Japanese). May 18, 2016. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
  18. ↑ Geffen, Sasha. "Meghan Trainor couldn't wait so she's streaming her album a week early.". MTV. Retrieved May 6, 2016.
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