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Only Human is the fourth studio album release by English singer-songwriter Cheryl; the album will be released on 7 November 2014 through Polydor Records. Following a one-year hiatus, this is the singer's second album to be released under the mononym Cheryl, following A Million Lights (2012). Recording for the album began in 2013, and completed in August 2014.

The album was preceded by lead single, "Crazy Stupid Love", which featured British rapper Tinie Tempah, released on 18 July 2014. The song debuted at number one on the UK Singles Chart, selling 118,000 copies in its first week, becoming Cole's fourth number one single. The album's second single, "I Don't Care", is set to be released before the album on 2 November 2014.

Recording

In July 2013, Cheryl uploaded a picture of a music studio to her official Instagram with the caption: "Back with my first true love", hinting that new material could potentially be on its way. In September 2013, it was reported in that Cheryl might collaborate with former Girls Aloud member Nicola Roberts. Cheryl revealed she had recorded a hip-hop song, co-written by Bellion, who had recently worked with ] and Rihanna; producer Jesse Shatkin confirmed the collaboration during an interview with MuuMuse, and also revealed that Cheryl had worked on a new ballad, saying, "It's strong, it's powerful and really from the heart."

Only Human's lead single was originally recorded by Australian recording artist Kylie Minogue for her twelfth studio album Kiss Me Once (2014). She worked with Wilkins on the tracked and wanted it to be used on the album, but Minogue's management Roc Nation did not like it because it was "too pop". Wilkins later gave the track to Cheryl to record.

Artwork and title

During an appearance on The Graham Norton Show, Cheryl confirmed the album's title to be Only Human, stating: "I was exhausted, I’d had a solo tour and then toured with Girls Aloud so I took a year off to be with my family. It was the first time off I’d had in 10 years – it was a normal time. I did party a lot. I needed to let loose and it was the best thing I could do. The title sums up that time." On 3 October 2014, the official album artwork for Only Human was unveiled in both a standard and deluxe edition. While both covers featured the same headshot of Cheryl, the editions differed in their design aspects; the standard cover shows the singer with leopard print makeup around her left eye, while the deluxe shows a stripe across her right eye that is torn away, to reveal a face of a leopard.

Promotion and release

As part of the iTunes pre-order, Cheryl allowed a download of the title track, "Only Human", for those who pre-ordered the album. Bradley Stern of Idolator called the track an "impressive ballad" and also called the track "one of her best offerings from her back catalog".

Singles

In June 2014, Cheryl announced the album's lead single, "Crazy Stupid Love, for release on 18 July 2014. The single features rapper Tinie Tempah. The single debuted at number one on the UK Singles Chart, securing the singer her fourth consecutive number one lead single from an album. On 30 September 2014, Cheryl announced that "I Don't Care" would receive its radio debut on the following day, 1 October on Capital FM Radio. The song was co-written by Bonnie McKee, Jocke Ahlund, John Newman and Cheryl, will be released on the iTunes Store on 2 November 2014.

Track listing

The official track list was unveiled on 6 October 2014.

Deluxe Edition Box Set includes:

Deluxe edition CD (exclusive digipak and gold disc)

5 7" photo prints individually housed in protective envelope

One exclusive print signed by Cheryl

All presented in a clam shell box with black foil logo

Release history

References

1. "Cheryl Cole lands fourth solo chart topper". BBC News. BBC Online. BBC. 27 July 2014. Retrieved 27 July 2014.
2. Corner, Lewis (28 August 2014). "Cheryl talks new single 'I Don't Care': "It's very fun pop"". Digital Spy. Hearst Corporation. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
3. Adejobi, Alicia (5 July 2013). "Sorry Tre! Cheryl Cole Is 'Back With Her First True Love'". Entertainmentwise.com. Retrieved 28 July 2013.
4. Moodie, Clemmie (28 September 2013). "Cheryl Cole and Nicola Roberts to write songs together to keep spirit of Girls Aloud alive". Daily Mirror. Mirror.co.uk. Trinity Mirror. Retrieved 29 September 2013. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)
5. Corner, Lewis (13 March 2014). "Cheryl Cole works with Eminem songwriter on hip-hop track". Digital Spy. Hearst Corporation. Retrieved 13 March 2014.
6. "Kylie Minogue 'recorded Crazy Stupid Love before it was even offered to Cheryl Cole'". Metro. KKKKKK. AAAA. 3 August 2014. Retrieved 3 August 2014.
7. MTV News U.K. (20 June 2014). "Cheryl Cole Confirms New Album Title 'Only Human'". MTV News. Viacom International, Inc. Retrieved 20 June 2014.
8. Rowley, Alison (3 October 2014). "Cheryl unveils new album 'Only Human' standard and deluxe artwork". Digital Spy. Hearst Corporation. Retrieved 3 October 2014.
9. Stern, Bradley (7 October 2014). "Cheryl Unveils 'Only Human' Title Track: Listen To The Impressive Ballad". Idolator. SpinMedia. Retrieved 7 October 2014.
10. Corner, Lewis (2 June 2014). "Cheryl Cole premieres new single 'Crazy Stupid Love' - listen". Digital Spy. Hearst Corporation. Retrieved 2 June 2014.
11. Corner, Lewis (30 September 2014). "Cheryl unveils new single 'I Don't Care' artwork". Digital Spy. Hearst Corporation. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
12. Finbow, Katy (1 October 2014). "Listen to Cheryl's new single 'I Don't Care'". Digital Spy. Hearst Corporation. Retrieved 1 October 2014.
13. Dorken, Joanne (1 October 2014). "Cheryl Premieres New Single 'I Don't Care'". MTV News. Viacom International, Inc. Retrieved 1 October 2014.
14. All articles confirming the official tracklist of Only Human:
    • Corner, Lewis (6 October 2014). "Cheryl reveals tracklist for new album Only Human". Digital Spy. Hearst Corporation. Retrieved 6 October 2014.
    • Daw, Robbie (6 October 2014). "Cheryl Cole Reveals 'Only Human' Tracklist". Idolator. SpinMedia. Retrieved 6 October 2014.
    • Sam (6 October 2014). "Album Tracklist: Cheryl Cole – 'Only Human'". Thatgrapejuice.net. Retrieved 6 October 2014.
15. Ireland release of Only Human:
    • "iTunes - Music - Only Human by Cheryl". iTunes Store (IE). 7 November 2014.
    • "iTunes - Music - Only Human (Deluxe Version) by Cheryl". iTunes Store (IE). 7 November 2014.
16. British release of Only Human:
    • "Only Human: Amazon.oc.uk: Music". Amazon.co.uk. 10 November 2014.
    • "Only Human (Deluxe Edition): Amazon.oc.uk: Music". Amazon.co.uk. 10 November 2014.
    • "iTunes - Music - Only Human by Cheryl". iTunes Store (GB). 10 November 2014.
    • "iTunes - Music - Only Human (Deluxe Version) by Cheryl". iTunes Store (GB). 10 November 2014.

External links

• Cherylofficial.com – Official Website

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• 2014 albums
• Cheryl Cole albums
• Polydor Records albums