Lose It (Cartel song)
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"Lose It" is a single by the five-piece American pop-rock band Cartel
, recorded for the MTV
show Band in a Bubble
. This was the first song recorded by Cartel while they spent 20 days recording a new album in a glass bubble. It was released as the group's first single
from their self-titled second album Cartel
. The song featured female vocalist Juliet Simms
of the band Automatic Loveletter
and the ringtone reflected her portion of the song although her vocals were removed from the video.
"Lose It" was originally written as the first track for the new album and was performed live from the bands studio on June 1, 2007 for TRL
's Spankin' New Music Week. The Cartel album was released on August 21, 2007. The "Lose It" single became available on iTunes and Napster on June 12, 2007, the same day Cartel was released from the bubble.
Cartel (band)
Cartel is a American pop rock band from Conyers, Georgia that formed in 2003. The band is best known for their single "Honestly", featured on their 2005 debut album Chroma, and for their 2007 appearance on MTV's Band in a Bubble....
, recorded for the MTV
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
show Band in a Bubble
Band in a Bubble
Band in a Bubble was a TV show that consists of round-the-clock live broadcasting, during which a band spends an extended period of time inside a "bubble," writing and recording an album. The Band in a Bubble concept was created by Paul Curtis, a band manager, tour promoter, owner of Valve...
. This was the first song recorded by Cartel while they spent 20 days recording a new album in a glass bubble. It was released as the group's first single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
from their self-titled second album Cartel
Cartel (album)
-Reception:The album received mixed reviews by critics, most saying the album was rushed, undefined, and unemotional.-Credits:* Nic Hudson – guitar* Joseph Pepper – guitar* Will Pugh – vocals, guitar, piano, programming* Jeff Lett – bass, Backing Vocals...
. The song featured female vocalist Juliet Simms
Juliet Simms
Juliet Simms is a singer/songwriter. She is the vocalist, guitarist and songwriter for the band Automatic Loveletter.-Early life:...
of the band Automatic Loveletter
Automatic Loveletter
Automatic Loveletter is a rock band, with acoustic and emo influences, based in the United States of America. The band formed in Tampa, Florida, in 2007, led by vocalist and guitarist Juliet Simms, her older brother and lead guitarist Tommy Simms, drummer Ryan Metcalf, and bassist Clint Fowler.-...
and the ringtone reflected her portion of the song although her vocals were removed from the video.
"Lose It" was originally written as the first track for the new album and was performed live from the bands studio on June 1, 2007 for TRL
Total Request Live
Total Request Live is a television series on MTV that featured popular music videos. TRL was MTV's prime outlet for music videos as the network continues to concentrate on reality-based programming. In addition to music videos, TRL featured daily guests...
's Spankin' New Music Week. The Cartel album was released on August 21, 2007. The "Lose It" single became available on iTunes and Napster on June 12, 2007, the same day Cartel was released from the bubble.