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Superficial is the debut album by American reality TV star Heidi Montag independently released digitally on January 11, 2010.

Production

In February 2007, while being interviewed by Us Magazine about her recent photo shoot for Stuff magazine, Montag was asked if she would like to become a pop star in the future, to which she replied "I am working on my album right now. The sound is going to be very fun, fresh, and sexo-sexy. It will be the Madonna-meets-Gwen Stefani, with a dose of Fergie and a little bit of Britney Spears. I grew up dancing so there will also be a lot of dance moves on the album. And a lot of my songs will be very sexy and catchy at the same time."[1] She had a name for the album, Unleashed, but she then changed it to Independent because she thought it wouldn't be appropriate to call it Unleashed. In October 2009, Montag confirmed via her Twitter account that the final name for the album would be Superficial.

On August 16, 2007, Ryan Seacrest premiered "Body Language", an unofficial single from Montag's future debut album, on his KIIS-FM radio show. The song also featured Pratt rapping. Both Montag and Pratt denied the song was intended to be the first single with Pratt stating to Us Weekly that the song, "was something Heidi and I were doing for fun. Never would I rap on her first single!"[2] However, on the released version of "Body Language" in 2009, Spencer is clearly heard rapping at one point in the song. In December 2007, another track by Montag and produced by David Foster entitled "Touch Me" was leaked online.[3] On January 19, 2008, it was confirmed via Montag's official MySpace that her first [promo] single is called "Higher", plus a surprise would be released on February 5, 2008. The song received an online-only release on iTunes. Along with the single, the accompanying video shot by then-boyfriend, Spencer Pratt, was also available to purchase. The song and the video received a negative response from websites and readers across the internet, to which Montag responded, "I appreciate people taking the time to write any comment." [4]

Two weeks after the release of "Higher", the ballad "No More" was leaked online, forcing Montag to release it as a promotional single the following month. Like her first single, the track was released to online stores, but unlike "Higher" the promo single received positive comments from the media and public.[5] In June 2008, Montag released two more songs, titled "Fashion"[6] and "One More Drink".[7] On August 18, 2008, Montag released an another song, entitled "Overdosin'".[8] On September 2, 2008, another song recorded by Montag, entitled "Party is Wherever I Am", was leaked onto the internet, receiving mixed comments from the public.[9]

Montag recently hired the songwriter maverick Cathy Dennis. However, Dennis has stated that working with Montag was not working as well as she had hoped.[citation needed]

On December 29, 2009, Montag wrote on her Twitter page, confirming her album would no longer be released physically in stores, but only online: [10] 18 more days until my Digital LP "Superficial" drops. Please help spread the word!" On January 6, 2009, Heidi announced that her album could be pre-ordered on iTunes. The album can also be ordered on Amazon – its release date on Amazon was January 11. The preview of the album can also be heard here: [1] On January 7, 2010, Montag posted a photo of a physical CD on her Twitter for her single, Superficial.

Reception

Release

The album was originally to be released in late 2007; however, due to Montag lacking a record deal, the release date had been subsequently postponed. Montag's husband, Spencer Pratt, had confirmed that the album was scheduled to be fully released on July 7, 2009, via her independent recording label, Heidi Montag Records[11]. However, the album was pushed back again for unknown reasons. On December 29, 2009, Heidi confirmed her album would be out online only on January 12, 2010.

Singles

  • "Superficial" is the first single from the album of the same name. It was released two days earlier than its scheduled date of November 24, 2009. It was released on iTunes on November 22, 2009. So far, it has failed to chart in any countries.
  • "Fanatic" is the official second and lead single from the album. It was announced by both Montag and Perez Hilton on the day of its debut, January 11, 2010, a day ahead of the official album release. A Music Video is to be filmed end of January 2010.

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Look How I'm Doing"Steve Morales, Cathy Dennis, Ramond DiazSteve Morales3:28
2."Turn Ya Head"Steve Morales, Cathy Dennis, Kiethin PittmanSteve Morales3:37
3."Fanatic"Cathy Dennis, Chris Rojas, Kool KojakChris Rojas, Kool Kojak3:25
4."Superficial"Steve Morales, Atozzio Townes, Harold St. LouisSteve Morales3:08
5."More Is More"Steve Morales, L.P., Harold St. LouisSteve Morales3:05
6."One More Drink"Mary Brown, The Runners, Dawn RichardThe Runners3:37
7."Twisted"Sebastian Jacome, L.P.Sebastian Jacome3:48
8."Hey Boy"Sebastian Jacome, L.P.Sebastian Jacome2:55
9."My Parade"John Stary, Ben Stary, Melanie DayanFingazz3:23
10."Blackout"Cathy Dennis, Chris Rojas, Taylor MomsenChris Rojas3:29
11."I'll Do It"Steve Morales, Stacy Barthe, Kiethin PittmanSteve Morales3:30
12."Love It Or Leave It"Sebastian Jacome, L.P.Sebastian Jacome3:00

Outtakes

  • "Bad Boy"
  • "Bionic"
  • "Body Language"
  • "Fashion"
  • "Higher"
  • "No More"
  • "Overdosin'"
  • "Party Is Wherever I Am"
  • "Sex Ed"
  • "Touch Me"
  • "Trash Me"
  • "Your Love Found Me"


Promotional EPs

Two EPs were sent for promotion of Superficial.

Wherever I Am

Wherever I Am is the first EP released by singer Heidi Montag. It was released on April 28, 2009. The single "More Is More" is Montag's first entrance to charts, peaking at number 27 on Billboard's Dance/Club Play Songs.[12]

Track listing:

  1. "Your Love Found Me" - 3:52
  2. "More Is More" - 3:06
  3. "Party Is Wherever I Am" - 3:28
  4. "Turn Ya Head" - 3:39
  5. "Look How I'm Doing" (Remix) (featuring Machine Gun Kelly) - 3:39

[13]

Here She Is...

Here She Is... is the second EP by singer Heidi Montag, released on August 4, 2009. It has not yet charted in any country. It features songs that will be on her debut album Superficial set to be released January, 12, 2010.[14]

Track listing:

  1. "No More" - 4:05
  2. "Overdosin'" - 3:45
  3. "Look How I'm Doing" - 3:29
  4. "Turn Ya Head" - 3:39
  5. "More Is More" (Explicit Version) - 3:06
  6. "BlackOut" - 3:31
  7. "Your Love Found Me" - 3:52

References

  1. ^ "Heidi Confirms debut album". Us Weekly. 2007-08-16. Retrieved 2007-02-17. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  2. ^ "Heidi and Spencer "Furious" Over Song Leak". Us Weekly. 2007-08-16. Retrieved 2007-10-17. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  3. ^ "Listen to Heidi Montag's New Song!". Us Weekly. 2007-12-13. Retrieved 2007-12-16. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  4. ^ "Heidi Montag Thanks You for Your Comments". People. 2008-02-06. Retrieved 2008-02-06. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  5. ^ "Listen to Heidi Montag's New Single "No More"". US Weekly. 2008-03-25. Retrieved 2008-03-25. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  6. ^ "Listen to Heidi Montag's New Single "Fashion"". usmagazine.com. 2008-06-23. Retrieved 2008-07-03.
  7. ^ "'Hills' Star Heidi Montag Plans Christian Album". foxnews.com. 2008-07-01. Retrieved 2008-07-03.
  8. ^ "Listen to Heidi Montag's New Song". usmagazine.com. 2008-08-18. Retrieved 2008-08-18.
  9. ^ "The Hits Don't Stop With Heidi Montag". E! Online. 2008-09-02.
  10. ^ http://twitter.com/heidimontag/status/7165133488
  11. ^ "Conversation with Caller from NJ". SayNow. 2009-05-16. Retrieved 2008-05-06. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  12. ^ http://www.billboard.com/#/artist/heidi-montag/1002381
  13. ^ http://www.amazon.com/Wherever-I-Am-EP/dp/B0026FZVR4
  14. ^ http://www.amazon.com/Here-She-Is/dp/B002KU96U8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=dmusic&qid=1252342488&sr=8-2
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