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== Background == |
== Background == |
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Epiphany is about relationship experiences. "I heard the song that Ne-Yo had written titled 'Epiphany,' and the word just stood out to me," Michele tells ''[[Billboard.com]]''. "It stood out to me because I'd been through a lot in my last relationship, and the word 'epiphany' exemplified exactly what happened in the end when I realized I didn't have to put myself through it anymore." <ref name=Epiphany> {{cite article|author=Mariel Concepcion|title=Billboard Chrisette Michele Has An 'Epiphany' On Sophomore Album |url=http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/chrisette-michele-has-an-epiphany-on-sophomore-1003944325.story|accessdate = 2009-02-28}}</ref>Michele refers to the relationship with her former manager, Douglas "Biggs" Ellison, who Michele sued for embezzlement and harassment last year.<ref name=Epiphany /> |
Epiphany is about relationship experiences. "I heard the song that Ne-Yo had written titled 'Epiphany,' and the word just stood out to me," Michele tells ''[[Billboard.com]]''. "It stood out to me because I'd been through a lot in my last relationship, and the word 'epiphany' exemplified exactly what happened in the end when I realized I didn't have to put myself through it anymore." <ref name=Epiphany> {{cite article|author=Mariel Concepcion|title=Billboard Chrisette Michele Has An 'Epiphany' On Sophomore Album |url=http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/chrisette-michele-has-an-epiphany-on-sophomore-1003944325.story|accessdate = 2009-02-28}}</ref>Michele refers to the relationship with her former manager, Douglas "Biggs" Ellison, who Michele sued for embezzlement and harassment last year.<ref name=Epiphany /> |
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== Critical Reception == |
== Critical Reception == |
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Michael Menachem of ''[[Billboard]]'' Magazine says "Epiphany (I'm Leaving)" signals a more hip, funky approach for the Long Island native, melding Michele's fresh jazz tone with a trippy bassline and girl group backup vocals."<ref>http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/reviews-singles/epiphany-i-m-leaving-1003958664.story</ref> |
Michael Menachem of ''[[Billboard]]'' Magazine says "Epiphany (I'm Leaving)" signals a more hip, funky approach for the Long Island native, melding Michele's fresh jazz tone with a trippy bassline and girl group backup vocals."<ref>http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/reviews-singles/epiphany-i-m-leaving-1003958664.story</ref> ''The Koalition'' comments on how "Michele breezes through the pastoral-influenced production, crooning “I’m leaving” to a cheating lover that she feels has deprived her living her life."<ref name=Epiphany (I'm Leaving)>Maiya Norton. [http://www.thekoalition.com/chrisette-michele-epiphany-album-review/ Review "Chrisette Michele: Epiphany: The Koalition.com"]. ''[[Vibe]]''. [[May 5]] [[2009]]. Retrieved [[May 5]] [[2009]].</ref> |
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==Music Video== |
==Music Video== |
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Epiphany is the first single off of American soul-R&B singer-songwriter Chrisette Michele's sophomore studio album, Epiphany, released for airplay on January 27, 2009. It was a R&B top 20 hit and became her most successful single to date.
Background
Epiphany is about relationship experiences. "I heard the song that Ne-Yo had written titled 'Epiphany,' and the word just stood out to me," Michele tells Billboard.com. "It stood out to me because I'd been through a lot in my last relationship, and the word 'epiphany' exemplified exactly what happened in the end when I realized I didn't have to put myself through it anymore." [1]Michele refers to the relationship with her former manager, Douglas "Biggs" Ellison, who Michele sued for embezzlement and harassment last year.[1]
Critical Reception
Michael Menachem of Billboard Magazine says "Epiphany (I'm Leaving)" signals a more hip, funky approach for the Long Island native, melding Michele's fresh jazz tone with a trippy bassline and girl group backup vocals."[2] The Koalition comments on how "Michele breezes through the pastoral-influenced production, crooning “I’m leaving” to a cheating lover that she feels has deprived her living her life."[1]
Music Video
Canadian rapper Drake makes a guest appearance as Chrisette's boyfriend in the video.
Reception
Maiya Norton of Vibe coments on the video by saying that "she exudes a little bit of diva as her bold new look complements her new attitude. With a chopped haircut and smoldering eyes, she kicks rapper Drake to the curb proclaiming, “I think I’m just about over being your girlfriend. I’m leaving.” And she’s downright convincing as she tosses his clothes into the dumpster. It’s as though personal experience has caused a light bulb to flicker in her mind, and that wisdom echoes throughout Epiphany."[1]
Charts
| Charts | Peak Position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Adult R&B Airplay [3] | 17 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs [4] | 20 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay[5] | 42 |
| U.S. Billboard Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop | 39[6] |
Release history
| Region | Date | Label | Format | Catalog |
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| United States | January 27, 2009 (Airplay) February 24, 2009 (Digital download) |
Def Jam | Airplay, Digital download |
Tracklisting
- Digital Single
- "Epiphany"
External links
- Chrisette Michele feat. Rick Ross & Juelz Santana - Epiphany Remix
- Chrisette Michele Epiphany Music Video
References
- ^ a b c d Template:Cite article Cite error: The named reference "Epiphany" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
- ^ http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/reviews-singles/epiphany-i-m-leaving-1003958664.story
- ^ http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/chart_display.jsp?cfi=404&cfgn=Singles&cfn=Hot+Adult+R%26amp%3BB+Airplay&ci=3106438&cdi=10141519&cid=02%2F28%2F2009
- ^ http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/chart_display.jsp?cfi=367&cfgn=Singles&cfn=Hot+R%26amp%3BB%2FHip-Hop+Songs&ci=3106395&cdi=10139979&cid=02%2F28%2F2009
- ^ http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/chart_display.jsp?cfi=364&cfgn=Singles&cfn=Hot+R%26amp%3BB%2FHip-Hop+Airplay&ci=3106439&cdi=10141606&cid=02%2F28%2F2009
- ^ http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/chart_display.jsp?cfi=404&cfgn=Singles&cfn=Hot+Adult+R%26amp%3BB+Airplay&ci=3106909&cdi=10157412&cid=03%2F21%2F2009