The Definition Of... is the upcoming fifth studio album by American recording artist Fantasia Barrino. It will be released by RCA Records and 19 Recordings on June 10, 2016 in the United States.[1]
Background
On October 16, 2014, Barrino was inducted into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame. Barrino appeared on Dave Koz's new Christmas album, The 25th of December, which consisted of a collection of Christmas-themed duets. The album was released on September 30, 2014. In November 2014, Barrino teamed up with former Destiny's Child member Michelle Williams on the remix of Williams' "If We Had Your Eyes". In November, Barrino announced that she had started work on her next album. She posted a short clip of her and R. Kelly in the studio on her official Instagram account.[2] "No Time for It," the first single from the album, was released on January 7, 2016.[3]
Barrino is working with music executive and producer Ron Fair.[4] Barrino will tour with Anthony Hamilton that will begin on April 21, 2016, in Buffalo, New York.[5]
Release and promotion
On January 7, 2016, the lead single from the album titled "No Time for It" was released through RCA/19.[6] American producer Brian Kennedy wrote "No Time for It" in collaboration with songwriters Lance Eric Shipp and Paris "PJ" Jones. Backed by synths, snares, and an organ, it is a mid-tempo track with lyrics that revolve around blocking out drama and negativity in favor of professional and financial success. Fantasia described the song as a continuation of her "rock soul" sound, which she introduced on her previous album Side Effects of You (2013). Critical response to "No Time for It" was mixed; some critics praised its sound and composition while others criticized the single as too safe, the production as reminiscent of album filler, and Fantasia's vocal performance as too subdued and restrained in comparison to her live performances. The song peaked at number six on the United States' Adult R&B Songs Billboard chart, but did not chart outside the United States. To promote "No Time for It", Fantasia released a lyric video on March 24, 2016, that featured an acoustic version of the song. The black-and-white video portrays Fantasia singing accompanied by a guitar and xylophone. Critics praised the acoustic arrangement and music video as "nice [and] subdued" and "stirring".
On April 7, second single "Ugly"[7] was released for digital download. The Definition Of... will be released in United States on June 10, 2016 and, according to iTunes, it will contain eleven tracks, including both singles and a new song titled "So Blue". Song premiered on April 21, 2016 along with the official album artwork.[8]
Artwork
The official album cover was revealed on April 21, 2016, the day "So Blue" premiered. It shows a shiny blue mask on a bright orange wall. White words "THE DEFINITION OF..." are on top of the cover while the word "FANTASIA" is on bottom.
Track listing
| 1. |
Untitled (Track 1) | | |
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| 2. |
"No Time for It" | | Kennedy |
3:15 |
| 3. |
"So Blue" | | |
4:24 |
| 4. |
Untitled (Track 4) | | |
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| 5. |
Untitled (Track 5) | | |
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| 6. |
Untitled (Track 6) | | |
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| 7. |
"Ugly" | | |
3:20 |
| 8. |
Untitled (Track 8) | | |
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| 9. |
Untitled (Track 9) | | |
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| 10. |
Untitled (Track 10) | | |
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| 11. |
Untitled (Track 11) | | |
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Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
| United States |
June 10, 2016 |
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References
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|  Book:Fantasia Barrino |
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