My Reality
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| Released | 29 October 2021 | |||
| Recorded | 2019–2021 | |||
| Length | 33:38 | |||
| Label | ABC Music | |||
| Producer | Dami Im, Michael Tan, One Above, Andy Mak, Konstantin Kersting, Garrett Kato | |||
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My Reality is the sixth studio album by Australian singer Dami Im, released on 29 October 2021. It is her first album released on ABC Music.
Background and release
[edit]In 2013, Im became the winner of the fifth season of The X Factor Australia and subsequently received a contract with Sony Music Australia.[1] Between 2013 and 2018, Im released four studio albums with Sony, all of which peaked within the ARIA top ten.[2] In 2019 Im won the Australian Women in Music Awards Humanitarian Award.[2]
On 31 August 2020, Im confirmed she had signed with ABC Music and announced a new album was scheduled for 2021.[3]
On 8 October 2021, Im released "Pray" and announced her sixth studio album My Reality.[4] Upon announcement, Im said "A few years ago I wasn't mature enough to steer my albums the way I wanted them to go. This is the dream album, it took a while but I'm so proud of it. This album is about owning who I am. You shouldn't shy away from the things people like about you. But you are who you are. Some parts on this record people might expect, some others show how much I've changed. With this album I'm just trying to be authentic in the way I know it, that's my reality."[4]
Reception
[edit]| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| auspOp |   [5] |
David from auspOp gave the album 4 out of 5, saying, "My Reality revealing a more honest and genuine side to Dami... Across the album, Dami has co-written all the songs, which means the lyrics are deeply personal and mean a lot more to her than ever before." David called "Paper Dragon" the highlight.[5]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Pray" | 3:53 | |
| 2. | "Scared to Talk to You" |
| 3:09 |
| 3. | "Lonely Cactus" |
| 3:11 |
| 4. | "Marching On" |
| 3:00 |
| 5. | "Memories" |
| 3:22 |
| 6. | "Crying Underwater" |
| 3:39 |
| 7. | "Paper Dragon" |
| 3:04 |
| 8. | "Alone" |
| 4:06 |
| 9. | "Kiss You Anyway" |
| 3:35 |
| 10. | "Fire" |
| 2:39 |
| Total length: | 33:38 | ||
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums (ARIA)[6] | 12 |
Release history
[edit]| Country | Date | Format | Label | Catalogue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia[2][7] | 29 October 2021 | Dami Army / ABC Music | 5419711550 |
References
[edit]- ^ Byrnes, Holly (28 October 2013). "X Factor Australia Grand Final: Dami Im completes demolition with army". Herald Sun. Retrieved 2 August 2014.
- ^ a b c "My Reality by Dami Im". JB Hi-Fi. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
- ^ "Dami Im Signs With ABC Music, New Album Coming Soon". Billboard. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
- ^ a b "Dami Im releases new single "Pray" and announces sixth studio album My Reality". Women in Pop. 10 October 2021. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
- ^ a b "David Delves Into Dami's My Reality". auspOp. 5 November 2021. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
- ^ "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 8 November 2021. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
- ^ "My Reality by Dami Im". Apple Music. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
