Katharine McPhee (album)
Encyclopedia
Katharine McPhee is the eponymous debut studio album
by American Idol
season five
runner-up, Katharine McPhee
. The album was released on January 30, 2007 by RCA Records
in North America. It debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200
, selling 116,000 copies in its first week, only behind Norah Jones
' Not Too Late
. To date, the album has sold over 378,000 copies.
in association with 19 Recordings Limited
. The album contains 12 songs, three of which McPhee co-wrote.
, Kara DioGuardi
, and Nate “Danja” Hills. It was also said that Ryan Leslie
contributed to the album. However, none of the songs written or produced by him made the track listing. McPhee has described the album as rhythm pop, taking a different route from the traditional pop ballads she sang on American Idol
.
exclusive. "I Lost You" was cut from the final album track listing. On January 2, 2007 the first single, "Over It
", and three snippets, "Each Other"; "Love Story"; and "Open Toes", were released on AOL Music: First Listen. Also accompanied were photos, quotes from the credited artist, and fan polls. McPhee was reportedly quoted on AOL Music for describing the first single, "it's a term that everyone uses, especially young girls. I didn't even realize just how much I used it. A lot of people will be able to relate to this song. This is really the only pure pop song on the record, so I thought it would be a good first single."
" was released to radio on January 30, 2007. It peaked at #29 on the Billboard Hot 100. To date, it has sold 645,000 downloads in the US. The second single, "Love Story
" was released to radio on May 22, 2007. It did not chart on Billboard. To date, it has sold 92,000 downloads in the US.
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
by American Idol
American Idol
American Idol, titled American Idol: The Search for a Superstar for the first season, is a reality television singing competition created by Simon Fuller and produced by FremantleMedia North America and 19 Entertainment...
season five
American Idol (season 5)
The fifth season of American Idol began on January 17, 2006 and concluded on May 24, 2006. Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell returned to judge, and Ryan Seacrest returned to host. It is the most successful season to date ratings-wise and also with 18 contestants getting record deals -...
runner-up, Katharine McPhee
Katharine McPhee
Katharine Hope McPhee is an American pop singer, songwriter, actress, model, and television personality. She gained fame as a contestant on the fifth season of the Fox reality show American Idol in 2006, eventually finishing as the runner-up.Her self-titled debut album was released on RCA Records...
. The album was released on January 30, 2007 by RCA Records
RCA Records
RCA Records is one of the flagship labels of Sony Music Entertainment. The RCA initials stand for Radio Corporation of America , which was the parent corporation from 1929 to 1985 and a partner from 1985 to 1986.RCA's Canadian unit is Sony's oldest label...
in North America. It debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200
Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
, selling 116,000 copies in its first week, only behind Norah Jones
Norah Jones
Norah Jones is an American singer-songwriter and occasional actress.In 2002, she launched her solo music career with the release of the commercially successful and critically acclaimed album Come Away With Me, which was certified a diamond album in 2002, selling over 20 million copies...
' Not Too Late
Not Too Late
Not Too Late is the third studio album by jazz and pop musician Norah Jones, released in January 2007. It was produced by Lee Alexander, the songwriter and bassist featured on Jones's previous albums, Come Away with Me and Feels like Home...
. To date, the album has sold over 378,000 copies.
Background
The album's release date changed on many occasions, originally set for November 14, then November 28, then December 5, then December 19, and eventually, — at McPhee's insistence — January 30, and sold 116,000 copies in its first week debuting at #2 on the Billboard top 200 albums. The album was released by RCA RecordsRCA Records
RCA Records is one of the flagship labels of Sony Music Entertainment. The RCA initials stand for Radio Corporation of America , which was the parent corporation from 1929 to 1985 and a partner from 1985 to 1986.RCA's Canadian unit is Sony's oldest label...
in association with 19 Recordings Limited
19 Entertainment
19 Entertainment, based in Los Angeles, United States, is a creator and producer of entertainment properties based around the areas of Music and Television / Film, including American Idol in the United States, Pop Idol in the United Kingdom as well as versions of the Idol series in more than...
. The album contains 12 songs, three of which McPhee co-wrote.
Production
The album includes writing and production contributions from Babyface, The UnderdogsThe Underdogs (duo)
The Underdogs is an R&B/pop production duo composed of Harvey Mason, Jr. and Damon Thomas.-Biography:Harvey Mason, Jr. is the son of Harvey Mason, Sr., a noted session drummer...
, Kara DioGuardi
Kara DioGuardi
Kara Elizabeth DioGuardi is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, music publisher, A&R executive, composer and TV personality. She writes music primarily in the light pop-rock, dance, and R&B genres. DioGuardi has worked with many popular artists; her songs have appeared on more than 159...
, and Nate “Danja” Hills. It was also said that Ryan Leslie
Ryan Leslie
Anthony Ryan Leslie, known professionally as Ryan Leslie, is a Grammy nominated American record producer, multi-instrumentalist, rapper, entrepreneur, and singer. Founder of the media company NextSelection Lifestyle Group, Leslie has produced singles for a number of artists in a variety of genres...
contributed to the album. However, none of the songs written or produced by him made the track listing. McPhee has described the album as rhythm pop, taking a different route from the traditional pop ballads she sang on American Idol
American Idol
American Idol, titled American Idol: The Search for a Superstar for the first season, is a reality television singing competition created by Simon Fuller and produced by FremantleMedia North America and 19 Entertainment...
.
Promotion
On December 19, 2006, RCA Records released two songs, "I Lost You" and "Dangerous" as singles for a Wal-MartWal-Mart
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. , branded as Walmart since 2008 and Wal-Mart before then, is an American public multinational corporation that runs chains of large discount department stores and warehouse stores. The company is the world's 18th largest public corporation, according to the Forbes Global 2000...
exclusive. "I Lost You" was cut from the final album track listing. On January 2, 2007 the first single, "Over It
Over It (Katharine McPhee song)
"Over It" is the first single released from the eponymous album by Katharine McPhee, the American Idol season five finalist. The song was reportedly described by McPhee as "the only real pop song on the record" and as being "a very sultry song about young love"...
", and three snippets, "Each Other"; "Love Story"; and "Open Toes", were released on AOL Music: First Listen. Also accompanied were photos, quotes from the credited artist, and fan polls. McPhee was reportedly quoted on AOL Music for describing the first single, "it's a term that everyone uses, especially young girls. I didn't even realize just how much I used it. A lot of people will be able to relate to this song. This is really the only pure pop song on the record, so I thought it would be a good first single."
Singles
The first single from the album, "Over ItOver It (Katharine McPhee song)
"Over It" is the first single released from the eponymous album by Katharine McPhee, the American Idol season five finalist. The song was reportedly described by McPhee as "the only real pop song on the record" and as being "a very sultry song about young love"...
" was released to radio on January 30, 2007. It peaked at #29 on the Billboard Hot 100. To date, it has sold 645,000 downloads in the US. The second single, "Love Story
Love Story (Katharine McPhee song)
"Love Story" is the second single from Katharine McPhee's eponymous debut album. The R&B song was written by Nate "Danja" Hills, Kara DioGuardi and Jean Hermanowski. The song was chosen as the second single for the album instead of "Open Toes"...
" was released to radio on May 22, 2007. It did not chart on Billboard. To date, it has sold 92,000 downloads in the US.
Track listing
| # | Love Story Love Story (Katharine McPhee song) "Love Story" is the second single from Katharine McPhee's eponymous debut album. The R&B song was written by Nate "Danja" Hills, Kara DioGuardi and Jean Hermanowski. The song was chosen as the second single for the album instead of "Open Toes"... " | Nate Hills, Kara DioGuardi Kara DioGuardi Kara Elizabeth DioGuardi is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, music publisher, A&R executive, composer and TV personality. She writes music primarily in the light pop-rock, dance, and R&B genres. DioGuardi has worked with many popular artists; her songs have appeared on more than 159... , Corte Ellis |
Danja | 03:08 |
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| 2. | "Over It Over It (Katharine McPhee song) "Over It" is the first single released from the eponymous album by Katharine McPhee, the American Idol season five finalist. The song was reportedly described by McPhee as "the only real pop song on the record" and as being "a very sultry song about young love"... " |
Josh Alexander, Billy Steinberg, Ruth-Anne Cunningham Ruth-Anne Cunningham Ruth-Anne Cunningham is a singer/songwriter/producer from Donaghmede, Dublin, Ireland.- Songwriting :Ruth-Anne is a 23-year-old singer/songwriter/producer/vocal producer from Dublin, In Ireland, She is signed to Sony ATV as of May 2010... |
Josh Alexander & Billy Steinberg | 03:35 |
| 3. | "Open Toes" | Nate Hills, Kara DioGuardi, The Clutch The Clutch The Clutch is an American collective of songwriters responsible for a series of successful singles including Omarion's "Ice Box", Ciara's "Like a Boy", Timbaland's "The Way I Are", Britney Spears' "Radar" and Raven-Symone's "Double Dutch Bus".-History:... , Katharine McPhee |
Danja | 03:23 |
| 4. | "Home" | Kara DioGuardi, John Shanks John Shanks John Matthew Shanks is a modern rock writer and Grammy Award–winning producer.Born in New York City, Shanks moved to Los Angeles when he was 17.... |
Marti Frederiksen & Kara DioGuardi | 04:07 |
| 5. | "Not Ur Girl" | Nate Hills, Kara DioGuardi, Corte Ellis, Katharine McPhee | Danja | 03:58 |
| 6. | "Each Other" | Nate Hills, Kara DioGuardi, Corte Ellis | Danja | 03:59 |
| 7. | "Dangerous" | Nate Hills, Corte Ellis | Danja | 03:51 |
| 8. | "Ordinary World" | Walter Afanasieff, Emanuel Kiriakou, Jean Hermanowski | Walter Afanasieff & Emanuel Kiriakou | 03:50 |
| 9. | "Do What You Do" | Harvey Mason Jr., Damon Thomas, James Fauntleroy II, Makeba Riddick, Rob Knox | The Underdogs The Underdogs (duo) The Underdogs is an R&B/pop production duo composed of Harvey Mason, Jr. and Damon Thomas.-Biography:Harvey Mason, Jr. is the son of Harvey Mason, Sr., a noted session drummer... |
03:13 |
| 10. | "Better Off Alone" | Austin Carroll, Susan Marshall | Emanuel Kiriakou | 04:04 |
| 11. | "Neglected" | Nate Hills, Kara DioGuardi, Balewa Muhammad, Katharine McPhee | Danja | 04:50 |
| 12. | "Everywhere I Go" | Babyface, Ernest "Bishop Young Don" Dixon | Babyface | 03:48 |
Charts
| Chart (2007) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard 200 Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... |
2 |
| U.S. Top Internet Albums | 2 |
| U.S. Top Digital Albums | 2 |