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| Recorded = 2010-11
| Recorded = 2010-11
| Genre = [[Neo soul|Neo-soul]], [[trip hop|trip-hop]], [[psybient]], [[alternative pop]], [[contemporary R&B|R&B]]
| Genre = [[Neo soul|Neo-soul]], [[trip hop|trip-hop]], [[psybient]], [[alternative pop]], [[contemporary R&B|R&B]]
| Length =
| Length = 43:03
| Label = [[Atlantic Records|Atlantic]], [[Warner Music Group|Warner Music]]
| Label = [[Atlantic Records|Atlantic]], [[Warner Music Group|Warner Music]]
| Producer = [[Syience]], Balistiq, LV, Delilah, Mikey J, Plan B
| Producer = [[Syience]], Balistiq, LV, Delilah, Mikey J, [[Plan B]]
| This album = '''''From the Roots Up'''''<br>(2012)
| This album = '''''From the Roots Up'''''<br>(2012)
| Next album =
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| Single 5 = [[Shades of Grey (Delilah song)|Shades of Grey]]
| Single 5 = [[Shades of Grey (Delilah song)|Shades of Grey]]
| Single 5 date = {{Start date|2012|9|16|df=yes}}
| Single 5 date = {{Start date|2012|9|16|df=yes}}
| Single 6 = Never Be Another (featuring [[Devlin (rapper)|Devlin]])
| Single 6 = Never Be Another
| Single 6 date = {{Start date|2012|11|25|df=yes}} }}
| Single 6 date = {{Start date|2012|11|25|df=yes}} }}
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'''''From the Roots Up''''' is the debut [[studio album]] by English singer-songwriter [[Delilah (musician)|Delilah]], to be released on July 30, 2012, by [[Atlantic Records]]. The album's release follows the release of 4 singles "Go", "Love You So", "Breathe" and cover of [[Minnie Riperton]]'s "Inside My Love". The album entered the [[UK Albums Chart]] at number 5.

==Singles==
* "[[Go (Delilah song)|Go]]" was released as the lead single from the album on September 6, 2011. The song peaked to number 17 on the [[UK Singles Chart]] and number 9 on the [[Tracklisten|Danish Singles Chart]].
* "[[Love You So]]" was released as the second single from the album on December 18, 2011. The song peaked to number 118 on the [[UK Singles Chart]].

* "[[Breathe (Delilah song)|Breathe]]" was released as the third single from the album on May 7, 2012. The song peaked to number 87 on the [[UK Singles Chart]].

* "[[Inside My Love#Delilah version|Inside My Love]]" was released as the fourth single from the album on July 15, 2012, followed by the album fifteen days later.

* "[[Shades of Grey (Delilah song)|Shades of Grey]]" was released as the fifth single from the album on September 16, 2012.

*"Never Be Another" was released as the sixth single on November 25, 2012. The single version features [[Devlin (rapper)|Devlin]].<ref>http://soundcloud.com/delilahofficial/4416-never-be-another-devlin#</ref>

{{Album ratings
{{Album ratings
| rev1 = [[The Observer]]
| rev1 = [[The Observer]]
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'''''From the Roots Up''''' is the debut [[studio album]] released by English singer-songwriter [[Delilah (musician)|Delilah]]. The album was released on July 30, 2012, via [[Atlantic Records]]. The album's release follows the release of four hit singles: "Go", "Love You So", "Breathe", and a cover of [[Minnie Riperton]]'s "Inside My Love". The album entered the [[UK Albums Chart]] at #5. Following the release of the album, "Shades of Grey" and "Never Be Another" were also issued as singles, the latter of which was updated to feature British rapper [[Devlin (rapper)|Devlin]]. Delilah unveiled the album cover and tracklist on May 16, 2012.<ref>http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a381952/delilah-unveils-album-artwork-tracklisting.html</ref><ref>http://itunes.apple.com/gb/preorder/from-the-roots-up/id526921166</ref>
==Track listing==
Delilah unveiled the album cover and tracklist on May 16, 2012.<ref>http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a381952/delilah-unveils-album-artwork-tracklisting.html</ref><ref>http://itunes.apple.com/gb/preorder/from-the-roots-up/id526921166</ref>


==Singles==
"[[Go (Delilah song)|Go]]" was released as the lead single from the album on September 6, 2011. The song peaked at #17 on the [[UK Singles Chart]], and at #9 on the [[Tracklisten|Danish Singles Chart]]. * "[[Love You So]]" was released as the second single from the album on December 18, 2011. The song peaked at #118 on the [[UK Singles Chart]]. "[[Breathe (Delilah song)|Breathe]]" was released as the third single from the album on May 7, 2012. The song peaked at #87 on the [[UK Singles Chart]]. "[[Inside My Love#Delilah version|Inside My Love]]" was released as the fourth single from the album on July 15, 2012, followed by the album fifteen days later. "[[Shades of Grey (Delilah song)|Shades of Grey]]" was released as the fifth single from the album on September 16, 2012. "Never Be Another" was released as the sixth single on November 25, 2012. The single version features British rapper [[Devlin (rapper)|Devlin]].<ref>http://soundcloud.com/delilahofficial/4416-never-be-another-devlin#</ref>

==Track listing==
{{Track listing
{{Track listing
| extra_column = Producer(s)
| extra_column = Producer(s)
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| title4 = [[Shades of Grey (Delilah song)|Shades of Grey]]
| title4 = [[Shades of Grey (Delilah song)|Shades of Grey]]
| writer4 = Ayana, Perry
| writer4 = Ayana, Perry
| extra4 = Ayana, Syience (Balistiq add. prod)
| extra4 = Ayana, Syience, Balistiq
| length4 = 3:53
| length4 = 3:53
| title5 = Only You
| title5 = Only You
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| title7 = 21
| title7 = 21
| writer7 = Ayana, Perry
| writer7 = Ayana, Perry
| extra7 = Ayana, Syience (Balistiq add. prod)
| extra7 = Ayana, Syience, Balistiq
| length7 = 3:22
| length7 = 3:22
| title8 = [[Go (Delilah song)|Go]]
| title8 = [[Go (Delilah song)|Go]]
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| title10 = [[Love You So]]
| title10 = [[Love You So]]
| writer10 = Ayana, Perry, [[Finley Quaye]]
| writer10 = Ayana, Perry, [[Finley Quaye]]
| extra10 = Ayana, Syience, (Balistiq add. prod)
| extra10 = Ayana, Syience, Balistiq
| length10 = 4:21
| length10 = 4:21
| title11 = Insecure
| title11 = Insecure
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| writer12 = Ayana
| writer12 = Ayana
| extra12 = Ayana
| extra12 = Ayana
| length12 =4:01
| length12 = 4:01
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{{Track listing
{{Track listing
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| writing_credits = yes
| writing_credits = yes
| total_length =
| total_length =
| headline = Deluxe bonus tracks <ref>http://itunes.apple.com/gb/preorder/from-the-roots-up/id527728679</ref>
| headline = ''Deluxe Edition Bonus Tracks''<ref>http://itunes.apple.com/gb/preorder/from-the-roots-up/id527728679</ref>
| title13 = Cinnababy
| title13 = Cinnababy
| length13 = 4:16
| length13 = 4:16
| writer13 = Ayana
| writer13 = Ayana
| extra13 =
| extra13 = Ayana, Balistiq
| title14 = See You Again
| title14 = See You Again
| writer14 = Ayana, Perry
| writer14 = Ayana, Perry
| extra14 =
| extra14 = Ayana, Syience
| length14 = 4:03
| length14 = 4:03
| title15 = Disrespect
| title15 = Disrespect
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| writing_credits = yes
| writing_credits = yes
| total_length =
| total_length =
| headline = HMV Exclusive: Free Mix Tape CD <ref>http://hmv.com/hmvweb/displayProductDetails.do?ctx=280;0;-1;-1;-1&sku=804229</ref>
| headline = ''HMV Exclusive Bonus Mixtape CD''<ref>http://hmv.com/hmvweb/displayProductDetails.do?ctx=280;0;-1;-1;-1&sku=804229</ref>
| title1 = Insecure
| title1 = Insecure
| length1 =
| note1 = MJ Cole Remix
| writer1 =
| writer1 = Ayana
| extra1 =
| extra1 = Ayana, LV
| title2 = Breathe (LV Remix)
| length1 = 3:42
| writer2 =
| title2 = Breathe
| extra2 =
| note2 = LV Remix
| length2 =
| writer2 = Ayana
| title3 = Love You So (Joe Goddard Remix)
| extra2 = Ayana, LV
| writer3 =
| length2 = 3:51
| extra3 =
| title3 = Love You So
| length3 =
| note3 = Joe Goddard Remix
| writer3 = Ayana, Perry, [[Finley Quaye]]
| extra3 = Ayana, Syience, Balistiq
| length3 = 4:21
| title4 = So Irate
| title4 = So Irate
| writer4 =
| note4 = Andy Burrows Dub
| extra4 =
| writer4 = Ayana, Perry, Burrows
| length4 =
| extra4 = Ayana, Andy Burrows
| title5 = Never Be Another (S.P.Y Remix)
| length4 = 4:21
| writer5 =
| title5 = Never Be Another
| extra5 =
| note5 = S.P.Y Remix
| writer5 = Ayana, Andrew Stewart-Jones, Ryan Sutherland
| length5 =
| extra5 = Ayana, Balistiq
| length5 = 3:34
| title6 = Go
| title6 = Go
| writer6 =
| note6 = SpectraSoul Remix
| writer6 = Ayana, Stewart-Jones, Sutherland, [[Hawk Wolinski]]
| extra6 =
| length6 =
| extra6 = Ayana, Balistiq
| length6 = 3:38
| title7 = Time
| note7 = featuring [[Chase & Status]]
| writer7 = Ayana, William Kennard, Saul Milton, Ben Drew
| extra7 = Chase & Status
| length7 = 3:38
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==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}

{{Delilah}}
{{Delilah}}

[[Category:2012 debut albums]]
[[Category:2012 debut albums]]
[[Category:Atlantic Records albums]]
[[Category:Atlantic Records albums]]

Revision as of 13:58, 25 January 2013

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
The Observer[1]
The Independent[2]
The Express[3]
Digital Spy[4]
NME[5]
BBC(Positive)[6]
The Guardian[7]

From the Roots Up is the debut studio album released by English singer-songwriter Delilah. The album was released on July 30, 2012, via Atlantic Records. The album's release follows the release of four hit singles: "Go", "Love You So", "Breathe", and a cover of Minnie Riperton's "Inside My Love". The album entered the UK Albums Chart at #5. Following the release of the album, "Shades of Grey" and "Never Be Another" were also issued as singles, the latter of which was updated to feature British rapper Devlin. Delilah unveiled the album cover and tracklist on May 16, 2012.[8][9]

Singles

"Go" was released as the lead single from the album on September 6, 2011. The song peaked at #17 on the UK Singles Chart, and at #9 on the Danish Singles Chart. * "Love You So" was released as the second single from the album on December 18, 2011. The song peaked at #118 on the UK Singles Chart. "Breathe" was released as the third single from the album on May 7, 2012. The song peaked at #87 on the UK Singles Chart. "Inside My Love" was released as the fourth single from the album on July 15, 2012, followed by the album fifteen days later. "Shades of Grey" was released as the fifth single from the album on September 16, 2012. "Never Be Another" was released as the sixth single on November 25, 2012. The single version features British rapper Devlin.[10]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Never Be Another"Paloma Ayana, Andrew Stewart-Jones, Ryan SutherlandAyana, Balistiq3:34
2."Breathe"AyanaAyana, LV3:51
3."I Can Feel You"Ayana, Reginald PerryAyana, Syience2:59
4."Shades of Grey"Ayana, PerryAyana, Syience, Balistiq3:53
5."Only You"Ayana, Ben Drew, Tom Wright-GossAyana, Balistiq2:56
6."Inside My Love"Minnie Riperton, Leon Ware, Richard RudolphAyana, Mikey J4:43
7."21"Ayana, PerryAyana, Syience, Balistiq3:22
8."Go"Ayana, Stewart-Jones, Sutherland, Hawk WolinskiAyana, Balistiq3:38
9."So Irate"Ayana, Perry, BurrowsAyana, Andy Burrows4:21
10."Love You So"Ayana, Perry, Finley QuayeAyana, Syience, Balistiq4:21
11."Insecure"AyanaAyana, LV3:42
12."Tabitha, Mummy and Me"AyanaAyana4:01
Deluxe Edition Bonus Tracks[11]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
13."Cinnababy"AyanaAyana, Balistiq4:16
14."See You Again"Ayana, PerryAyana, Syience4:03
15."Disrespect"Ayana, Stewart-Jones, Sutherland, Autumn RoweBalistiq3:39
HMV Exclusive Bonus Mixtape CD[12]
No.TitleWriter(s){{{extra_column}}}Length
1."Insecure" (MJ Cole Remix)AyanaAyana, LV3:42
2."Breathe" (LV Remix)AyanaAyana, LV3:51
3."Love You So" (Joe Goddard Remix)Ayana, Perry, Finley QuayeAyana, Syience, Balistiq4:21
4."So Irate" (Andy Burrows Dub)Ayana, Perry, BurrowsAyana, Andy Burrows4:21
5."Never Be Another" (S.P.Y Remix)Ayana, Andrew Stewart-Jones, Ryan SutherlandAyana, Balistiq3:34
6."Go" (SpectraSoul Remix)Ayana, Stewart-Jones, Sutherland, Hawk WolinskiAyana, Balistiq3:38
7."Time" (featuring Chase & Status)Ayana, William Kennard, Saul Milton, Ben DrewChase & Status3:38

Chart performance

Chart (2012) Peak
position
Scottish Albums Chart[13] 17
UK Albums Chart[14] 5

Release history

Region Date Format Label
United Kingdom 30 July 2012 Digital download, CD Atlantic, Warner Music

References

  1. ^ Hoby, Hermoine (29 July 2012). "Delilah: From the Roots Up – review". The Observer. Retrieved 3 August 2012.
  2. ^ Richman, Simmy (29 July 2012). "DAlbum: Delilah, From the Roots Up (Atlantic)". The Independent. Retrieved 3 August 2012.
  3. ^ Gage, Simon (27 July 2012). "CD REVIEW: DELILAH: FROM THE ROOTS UP". The Express. Retrieved 3 August 2012.
  4. ^ Copsey, Robert (26 July 2012). "Delilah: 'From The Roots Up' - Album review". Digital Spy. Retrieved 3 August 2012.
  5. ^ Horton, Matthew (30 July 2012). "Delilah: 'From The Roots Up'". NME. Retrieved 3 August 2012.
  6. ^ Fox, Al (23 July 2012). "Delilah From The Roots Up Review". BBC. Retrieved 3 August 2012.
  7. ^ Sullivan, Caroline (26 July 2012). "Delilah From The Roots Up Review". The Guardian. Retrieved 3 August 2012.
  8. ^ http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a381952/delilah-unveils-album-artwork-tracklisting.html
  9. ^ http://itunes.apple.com/gb/preorder/from-the-roots-up/id526921166
  10. ^ http://soundcloud.com/delilahofficial/4416-never-be-another-devlin#
  11. ^ http://itunes.apple.com/gb/preorder/from-the-roots-up/id527728679
  12. ^ http://hmv.com/hmvweb/displayProductDetails.do?ctx=280;0;-1;-1;-1&sku=804229
  13. ^ "Archive Chart". UK Albums Chart. The Official Charts Company. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
  14. ^ "Archive Chart". UK Albums Chart. The Official Charts Company. Retrieved 11 August 2012.