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==Background== ==Background==
In 2007, Eve began working on a new album titled ''Here I Am''.<ref name="Reid 2007">{{cite news|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1563362/20070625/eve.jhtml |title=Eve Fulfills Her 'Fantasy' With Robin Thicke, Says She's Still Cool With Dr. Dre|last=Reid|first=Shaheem|date=2007-06-26|publisher=MTV News|accessdate=2009-08-09}}</ref> In May 2007, ] profiled six recorded tracks from ''Here I Am''; five of them being produced by Swizz Beatz, including the singles "]" and "]" (featuring ]). Another song showcased, produced by ] of ], was "All Night Long", a song where Eve ] as opposes to ].<ref name="XXL">{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/online/?p=10470|title=Eve - Here I Am Preview|date=2007-05-29|work=XXL|accessdate=2009-08-09}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1559505/20070514/eve.jhtml|title=Eve Opens Up About Singing On New LP, Her DUI Arrest, Hip-Hop Lyrics|last=Rodriguez|first=Jayson|date=2007-05-14|publisher=MTV News|accessdate=2009-08-09}}</ref> In July 2007, ''XXL'' published a review of ''Here I Am'', rating it an L in its "shoe size" rating system ranging from S to XXL.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/online/?p=11616|title=Eve - Here I Am|last=Hope|first=Clover|date=2007-07-10|work=XXL|accessdate=2009-08-09}}</ref> However the album ran into a series of delays due to corporate change at the record label and discontent with the lackluster success of the first and second singles, "Tambourine", released in April 2007, and "Give It to You" (featuring Sean Paul), released during the summer.<ref name="xxlmag2007">{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/xxl-magazine/2007/10/eve%E2%80%99s-upcoming-album-here-i-am-pushed-back-to-2008/ |title=Eves Upcoming Album, Here I Am, Pushed Back To 2008 - XXL |publisher=Xxlmag.com |date=2007-10-02 |accessdate=2013-03-29}}</ref> In 2007, Eve began working on a new album titled ''Here I Am''.<ref name="Reid 2007">{{cite news|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1563362/20070625/eve.jhtml |title=Eve Fulfills Her 'Fantasy' With Robin Thicke, Says She's Still Cool With Dr. Dre|last=Reid|first=Shaheem|date=2007-06-26|publisher=MTV News|accessdate=2009-08-09}}</ref> In May 2007, ] profiled six recorded tracks from ''Here I Am''; five of them being produced by Swizz Beatz, including the singles "]" and "]" (featuring ]). Another song showcased, produced by ] of ], was "All Night Long", a song where Eve ] as opposes to ].<ref name="XXL">{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/online/?p=10470|title=Eve - Here I Am Preview|date=2007-05-29|work=XXL|accessdate=2009-08-09}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1559505/20070514/eve.jhtml|title=Eve Opens Up About Singing On New LP, Her DUI Arrest, Hip-Hop Lyrics|last=Rodriguez|first=Jayson|date=2007-05-14|publisher=MTV News|accessdate=2009-08-09}}</ref> In July 2007, ''XXL'' published a review of ''Here I Am'', rating it an L in its "shoe size" rating system ranging from S to XXL.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/online/?p=11616|title=Eve - Here I Am|last=Hope|first=Clover|date=2007-07-10|work=XXL|accessdate=2009-08-09}}</ref> However the album ran into a series of delays due to corporate change at the record label and discontent with the lackluster success of the first and second singles, "Tambourine", released in April 2007, and "Give It to You" (featuring Sean Paul), released during the summer.<ref name="xxlmag2007">{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/xxl-magazine/2007/10/eve%E2%80%99s-upcoming-album-here-i-am-pushed-back-to-2008/ |title=Eves Upcoming Album, Here I Am, Pushed Back To 2008 - XXL |publisher=Xxlmag.com |date=2007-10-02 |accessdate=2013-03-29}}</ref>
The project was delayed to September 11, 2007 and then October 16, 2007 but it was never released.<ref name="xxlmag2007"/> Problems at her label, ], were responsible for the multiple delays.<ref name="hiphopdx1">{{cite web|last=Harling |first=Danielle |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.8521/title.eve-to-return-with-new-album |title=Eve To Return With New Album |publisher=HipHop DX |date=2009-02-05 |accessdate=2013-03-29}}</ref> Due to the delays, the album was often reworked, subsequently being renamed twice from ''Here I Am'' to ''Flirt'' to it's final namesake ''Lip Lock''.<ref name="hiphopdx1"/>.


On January 10, 2010 Eve announced on her ] that she left Interscope: "Let me tell u what happened with music so ya’ll don’t think I quit." she told her followers "Left Interscope, free agent now. Went back in re-doing music. Trust me."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2010/01/15/eve-leaves-interscope-records-new-album-due-this-year/|title=Eve leaves Interscope|publisher=rap-up.com|accessdate=2010-01-15}}</ref> Eve was able to leave the label and take with her some music, but basically, after signing a deal with ], she started over with a new different project. Homewever she kept the name of the album ''Lip Lock''. During the summer, Eve wrote and recorded new music, going in a new direction with her sound: "I'm actually experimenting with this movement called dubstep in the U.K., this underground sound" she told ] in an interview.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2010/01/15/eve-leaves-interscope-records-new-album-due-this-year/|title=Eve leaves Interscope|publisher=rap-up.com|accessdate=2010-01-15}}</ref> The album was then expected to be released during 2011, but it was again delayed because of contrasts with ].<ref>{{cite web|author=Eve - New Album (2011) says: |url=http://trueexclusives.com/2011/12/20/rapper-eve-expecting-to-drop-a-new-album-in-2012/ |title=Rapper Eve expecting to Drop a New Album in 2012! « TrueExclusives |publisher=Trueexclusives.com |date=2011-12-20 |accessdate=2012-03-30}}</ref> The project was delayed to September 11, 2007 and then October 16, 2007 but it was never released.<ref name="xxlmag2007"/> Problems at her label, ], were responsible for the multiple delays.<ref name="hiphopdx1">{{cite web|last=Harling |first=Danielle |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.8521/title.eve-to-return-with-new-album |title=Eve To Return With New Album |publisher=HipHop DX |date=2009-02-05 |accessdate=2013-03-29}}</ref> Due to the delays, the album was often reworked, subsequently being renamed twice from ''Here I Am'' to ''Flirt'' to it's final namesake ''Lip Lock''.<ref name="hiphopdx1"/> The album was then expected to be released during 2011, but it was again delayed.<ref>{{cite web|author=Eve - New Album (2011) says: |url=http://trueexclusives.com/2011/12/20/rapper-eve-expecting-to-drop-a-new-album-in-2012/ |title=Rapper Eve expecting to Drop a New Album in 2012! « TrueExclusives |publisher=Trueexclusives.com |date=2011-12-20 |accessdate=2012-03-30}}</ref> Eve stated that there would be several ]s before the official ] and said the album would have 'hard street stuff', 'radio singles' and 'stuff to listen to when you're feeling down'.<ref>. Rap-Up.com. Retrieved on 2012-05-11.</ref> In an interview on '']'' Eve said:

In 2012 Eve decided to release the album ], creating her own label From The Rib Music, with distribution being handled through ]. She stated that there would be several ]s before the official ] and said the album would have 'hard street stuff', 'radio singles' and 'stuff to listen to when you're feeling down'.<ref>. Rap-Up.com. Retrieved on 2012-05-11.</ref> In an interview on '']'' Eve said:
<blockquote> <blockquote>
"One of the biggest things that I wanted to do on this album was make people realize why they fell in love with me in the first place and then take them on a journey to where I am now musically. My ear is different but I think people will recognize me. I think you'll hear that I'm in a happy place. I miss my music. My hunger is different than the first time around".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/1528880/eve-forms-label-to-release-lip-lock-her-first-album-in-11-years|title=Eve Forms Label to Release 'Lip Lock,' Her First Album in 11 Years|publisher=www.billboard.com|}} Retrieved 2013-01-24</ref> "One of the biggest things that I wanted to do on this album was make people realize why they fell in love with me in the first place and then take them on a journey to where I am now musically. My ear is different but I think people will recognize me. I think you'll hear that I'm in a happy place. I miss my music. My hunger is different than the first time around".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/1528880/eve-forms-label-to-release-lip-lock-her-first-album-in-11-years|title=Eve Forms Label to Release 'Lip Lock,' Her First Album in 11 Years|publisher=www.billboard.com|}} Retrieved 2013-01-24</ref>
</blockquote> </blockquote>

''Lip Lock'' will be released on May 14, 2013.


== Promotion and singles == == Promotion and singles ==

Revision as of 22:13, 4 May 2013

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Lip Lock is the upcoming fourth studio album by American hip hop recording artist Eve. The album, her first in eleven years, is set to be released on May 14, 2013. The album features guest appearances from Gabe Saporta, Dawn Richard, Missy Elliott, Snoop Dogg, Chrisette Michele, Juicy J, and Pusha T among others.

Background

In 2007, Eve began working on a new album titled Here I Am. In May 2007, XXL magazine profiled six recorded tracks from Here I Am; five of them being produced by Swizz Beatz, including the singles "Tambourine" and "Give It to You" (featuring Sean Paul). Another song showcased, produced by Pharrell Williams of The Neptunes, was "All Night Long", a song where Eve sings as opposes to rapping. In July 2007, XXL published a review of Here I Am, rating it an L in its "shoe size" rating system ranging from S to XXL. However the album ran into a series of delays due to corporate change at the record label and discontent with the lackluster success of the first and second singles, "Tambourine", released in April 2007, and "Give It to You" (featuring Sean Paul), released during the summer.

The project was delayed to September 11, 2007 and then October 16, 2007 but it was never released. Problems at her label, Interscope Records, were responsible for the multiple delays. Due to the delays, the album was often reworked, subsequently being renamed twice from Here I Am to Flirt to it's final namesake Lip Lock. The album was then expected to be released during 2011, but it was again delayed. Eve stated that there would be several buzz singles before the official single and said the album would have 'hard street stuff', 'radio singles' and 'stuff to listen to when you're feeling down'. In an interview on Billboard.com Eve said:

"One of the biggest things that I wanted to do on this album was make people realize why they fell in love with me in the first place and then take them on a journey to where I am now musically. My ear is different but I think people will recognize me. I think you'll hear that I'm in a happy place. I miss my music. My hunger is different than the first time around".

Promotion and singles

In anticipation of the album, Eve released the song "She Bad Bad", produced by Jukebox, on October 9, 2012. It is her first release through her own independent record label, From the Rib. An accompanying music video for the promotional single was released to Vevo on January 8, 2013. On January 22, 2013, a remix of "She Bad Bad" featuring rappers Juicy J and Pusha T was released. Both versions of the song feature on the album.

On February 26, 2013 Eve released the album's lead single, "Make It Out This Town", featuring guest vocals from Gabe Saporta, of the synthpop band Cobra Starship. The music video for "Make It Out This Town" premiered on Vevo on March 29, 2013.

In an interview on Rap-Up TV, Eve confirmed that the second official single will be the track "EVE" featuring reggae artist Miss Kitty. The music video for the song was shot in London in February and premiered on BET on April 29, 2013. The same day the song was officially released.

Track listing

Rap-Up magazine unveiled the official track listing on April 5, 2013. The DJBooth has confirmed the LP's production credits on April 23, 2013.

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Eve" (featuring Miss Kitty)Eve Jeffers 3:33
2."She Bad Bad"Jeffers, Ronald JacksonJukebox3:05
3."Make It Out This Town" (featuring Gabe Saporta)Jeffers 3:56
4."All Night" (featuring Claude Kelly and Propain)Jeffers, Claude Kelly, Pharrell WilliamsThe Neptunes3:12
5."Keep Me From You" (featuring Dawn Richard)Jeffers 3:10
6."Wanna Be" (featuring Missy Elliott and Nacho)Jeffers, Melissa Elliott 3:21
7."Mama in the Kitchen" (featuring Snoop Dogg)Jeffers, Calvin Broadus, Kasseem DeanSwizz Beatz3:12
8."Grind or Die"Jeffers 2:22
9."Zero Below"Jeffers 3:13
10."Forgive Me"Jeffers 3:11
11."Never Gone" (featuring Chrisette Michele)Jeffers 4:15
12."She Bad Bad (Remix)" (featuring Juicy J and Pusha T)Jeffers, Jackson, Jordan Houston, Terrence Thornton 3:04
Total length:39:34

References

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  2. Reid, Shaheem (2007-06-26). "Eve Fulfills Her 'Fantasy' With Robin Thicke, Says She's Still Cool With Dr. Dre". MTV News. Retrieved 2009-08-09.
  3. ^ "Eve - Here I Am Preview". XXL. 2007-05-29. Retrieved 2009-08-09.
  4. Rodriguez, Jayson (2007-05-14). "Eve Opens Up About Singing On New LP, Her DUI Arrest, Hip-Hop Lyrics". MTV News. Retrieved 2009-08-09.
  5. Hope, Clover (2007-07-10). "Eve - Here I Am". XXL. Retrieved 2009-08-09.
  6. ^ "Eves Upcoming Album, Here I Am, Pushed Back To 2008 - XXL". Xxlmag.com. 2007-10-02. Retrieved 2013-03-29.
  7. ^ Harling, Danielle (2009-02-05). "Eve To Return With New Album". HipHop DX. Retrieved 2013-03-29.
  8. Eve - New Album (2011) says: (2011-12-20). "Rapper Eve expecting to Drop a New Album in 2012! « TrueExclusives". Trueexclusives.com. Retrieved 2012-03-30.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  9. Eve Readies Buzz Single, Weighs In on Azealia Banks and Iggy Azalea. Rap-Up.com. Retrieved on 2012-05-11.
  10. "Eve Forms Label to Release 'Lip Lock,' Her First Album in 11 Years". www.billboard.com. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help) Retrieved 2013-01-24
  11. http://www.rap-up.com/2012/10/08/new-music-eve-she-bad-bad/
  12. http://us.7digital.com/artist/eve/release/she-bad-bad
  13. "She Bad Bad (Official video) on Eve's VEVO channel". www.youtube.com/EveVEVO.
  14. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B6I0BJ0/ref=sr_1_album_2_rd?ie=UTF8&child=B00B6I0C8K&qid=1365197736&sr=1-2
  15. ^ http://www.rap-up.com/2013/04/05/tracklisting-eve-lip-lock/#more-154394
  16. "iTunes - Music - Make It Out This Town - Single by Eve feat. Gabe Saporta". Retrieved 2013-02-26.
  17. "Video: Eve f/ Gabe Saporta – 'Make It Out This Town'". Rap-Up. 2010-10-18. Retrieved 2013-03-29.
  18. "Make It Out This Town (OFFICIAL VIDEO) on EveVEVO channel". www.youtube.com/evevevo. Retrieved 2013-03-29.
  19. "Eve Talks Comeback, 'Lip Lock', new single 'EVE'". Rap-Up TV. Retrieved 2013-04-17.
  20. http://www.rap-up.com/2013/04/30/video-eve-f-miss-kitty-eve/
  21. http://www.djbooth.net/index/albums/review/eve-lip-lock
  22. "'She Bad Bad' credits".
  23. "Eve previews new song 'Mama In the Kitchen'". www.rap-up.com. Retrieved 2013-04-05.
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