Time to Win, Vol. 1
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Time to Win, Vol. 1 is the first official EP from the Canadian band, Down with Webster
. It released October 6, 2009 on Universal Motown. The album was successful in Canada, all three singles off the album charted in the top 25 on the Canadian Hot 100
and all three were certified Platinum. The album has sold over 40,000 copies in Canada
and was certified Gold in December, 2010.
The majority of "Time to Win, Vol. 1" was recorded at Chill Ville Studios, Toronto
. Additional recording happened at The Hit Factory Criteria, Miami. The album was mixed at various locations such as The Orange Lounge, Toronto
and South Beach Studios, Miami. "Time to Win, Vol. 1" was mastered at Sterling Sound, New York
.
The album mainly has new songs except for "Miracle Mile" which was also on the bands self-released album was used on Universal Motowns insistence.
James Robertson and Down with Webster produced all of the tracks. Down with Webster had worked with Robertson previously on their self released album in 2007.
" by Eminem. The song was described by Ben Packard of rock-wire.com as the "best song of the album". "Parade Music" is described by Ben Packard of rock-wire.com as the most "hip hop type of song" on the album and is "powerful" and "catchy" while "Miracle Mile" has "Lots of trumpet sound mixed in and combined with DJ beats". Aryeh Carni of eatsleepbreathemusic.com described the band as "built on beats and samples, heavy guitars and clever lyrical games."
in Toronto
. The show was attended by over 1 200 people.
WINtour 2010 was Down with Webster's first headlining tour. It took place from January to February 2010 and supported Time to Win, Vol. 1. Down with Webster also opened for Forever the Sickest Kids
(in the Cheap Date Tour), Timbaland
(in the Shock Value II Tour
) and 3OH!3
(in the Streets of Gold tour) to support the album.
The song "Time to Win" was used by the well known video game website machinima.com
in a video montage for the game Tony Hawk: Ride. "Time to Win" was also used in season 10, episode 35 of Degrassi: The Next Generation
.
" was released in October, 2009 and peaked at #21 on the Canadian Hot 100
. It was also certified Platinum in Canada in April, 2010. In the USA it was added over 20 times in one week and was played on over 60 Contemporary Hit Radio
stations.
"Your Man
" was released as the second single and is the most successful single to date. It was released in January 2010 and peaked at #12 on the Canadian Hot 100 and was also certified Platinum in Canada
in April, 2010.
"Whoa Is Me
" was released as the album's third single on June 15, 2010. It peaked at #13 on the Canadian Hot 100. It was certified Platinum in Canada in January, 2011.
and certified Gold. All three singles ("Your Man", "Rich Girl$", and "Whoa Is Me") have been certified platinum singles in Canada, with "Your Man" and "Rich Girl$" having over 40,000 digital downloads and "Whoa Is Me" having over 80,000 digital downloads. "Time to Win, Vol. 1" has been nominated for Pop Album of the Year
at the Juno Awards of 2011
which took place on March 27, 2011.
and James Robertson except where noted.
Sample credits
Down with Webster
Down with Webster, or DWW, is a 7-man Canadian rap rock band from The Beaches area of Toronto, Ontario who signed with Universal Motown in April 2009. During live shows the band occasionally uses a 3-piece horn section....
. It released October 6, 2009 on Universal Motown. The album was successful in Canada, all three singles off the album charted in the top 25 on the Canadian Hot 100
Canadian Hot 100
The Canadian Hot 100 is a music singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine which ranks songs in Canada. The chart debuted in the Billboard issue dated June 16, 2007 and was made available for the first time via their online services on June 7, 2007...
and all three were certified Platinum. The album has sold over 40,000 copies in Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
and was certified Gold in December, 2010.
Background and Recording
The band said the reason to release "Time to Win" in two separate volumes was because: "As a band, we are constantly writing and recording, so instead of taking years to finish and deliver an album, releasing them this way enables us the freedom to get music out to our fans faster, more often, and for less money".The majority of "Time to Win, Vol. 1" was recorded at Chill Ville Studios, Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
. Additional recording happened at The Hit Factory Criteria, Miami. The album was mixed at various locations such as The Orange Lounge, Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
and South Beach Studios, Miami. "Time to Win, Vol. 1" was mastered at Sterling Sound, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
.
The album mainly has new songs except for "Miracle Mile" which was also on the bands self-released album was used on Universal Motowns insistence.
James Robertson and Down with Webster produced all of the tracks. Down with Webster had worked with Robertson previously on their self released album in 2007.
Composition
"Time to Win" was described by Ben Packard of rock-wire.com as the "perfect opening for the album" with "heavy beats" that are "incredibly catchy". "Whoa Is Me" had a "slower tempo" and "incredible mix of beats and guitar shredding" while "Your Man" had an "oriental" sound with vocal transitions being praised. "Rich Girl$" was described by Aryeh Carni of eatsleepbreatemusic.com as having a "cheesy 80′s sound like Eddie Money and it’s got that guilty pleasure hook to go along". "Back of my Hand" is the only song on the album that does not have a rap verse. "Back of my Hand" begin with "rainstorms and keys" like "StanStan (song)
"Stan" is the third single from The Marshall Mathers LP, by rapper Eminem featuring Dido. It peaked at number one in the United Kingdom and Australia. It is also included on Curtain Call: The Hits, performed with Eminem and Dido as well track 17 on Curtain Call: The Hits as a live Performance from...
" by Eminem. The song was described by Ben Packard of rock-wire.com as the "best song of the album". "Parade Music" is described by Ben Packard of rock-wire.com as the most "hip hop type of song" on the album and is "powerful" and "catchy" while "Miracle Mile" has "Lots of trumpet sound mixed in and combined with DJ beats". Aryeh Carni of eatsleepbreathemusic.com described the band as "built on beats and samples, heavy guitars and clever lyrical games."
Release and Promotion
Time to Win, Vol. 1 was released on October 6, 2009. A CD release concert was performed in October, 2009 at the Phoenix Concert TheatrePhoenix Concert Theatre
The Phoenix Concert Theatre, is located at 410 Sherbourne St, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.It replaced The Diamond - an earlier club that operated on the same premises in the 1980's.It is of eclectic grandeur, encompassing three distinct environments...
in Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
. The show was attended by over 1 200 people.
WINtour 2010 was Down with Webster's first headlining tour. It took place from January to February 2010 and supported Time to Win, Vol. 1. Down with Webster also opened for Forever the Sickest Kids
Forever the Sickest Kids
Forever the Sickest Kids is an American pop punk band from Dallas, Texas, who have yet to be signed to a new label after the closure of Universal Motown Records. In issue 228 of Alternative Press, the group was named the number one underground band in the "22 Best Underground Bands". Their first...
(in the Cheap Date Tour), Timbaland
Timbaland
Timothy Zachery Mosley , better known by his stage name Timbaland, is an American record producer, songwriter and rapper....
(in the Shock Value II Tour
Shock Value II Tour
The Shock Value II Tour was a 2010 concert tour by American rapper/producer, Timbaland to support his studio album, Shock Value II. The tour lasted from January 15, 2010 to February 3, 2010.-Set list:...
) and 3OH!3
3OH!3
3OH!3 is an American electro hop duo from Boulder, Colorado, made up of Sean Foreman and Nathaniel Motte. They are best known for their single "Don't Trust Me" from their album Want, which reached number seven on the Billboard Hot 100...
(in the Streets of Gold tour) to support the album.
The song "Time to Win" was used by the well known video game website machinima.com
Machinima.com
Machinima.com is a gaming and media streaming website, that aims to be a hub for machinima, the art of creating animated videos in real-time virtual 3-D environments. The site features machinima-related articles, and news. Machinima productions can be submitted for possible redistribution after...
in a video montage for the game Tony Hawk: Ride. "Time to Win" was also used in season 10, episode 35 of Degrassi: The Next Generation
Degrassi: The Next Generation
Degrassi: The Next Generation is a Canadian teen drama television series set in the Degrassi universe, which was created by Linda Schuyler and Kit Hood in 1979. Degrassi is the fourth fictional series in the Degrassi franchise, and follows The Kids of Degrassi Street, Degrassi Junior High, and...
.
Singles
The albums lead single, "Rich Girl$Rich Girl$
"Rich Girl$" is the debut single by Canadian pop rock group Down with Webster from the band's 2009 EP, Time to Win, Vol. 1. The song was very successful in Canada, peaking at #21 on the Canadian Hot 100 and raising Down with Webster's popularity in their native country.In April 2010, the song was...
" was released in October, 2009 and peaked at #21 on the Canadian Hot 100
Canadian Hot 100
The Canadian Hot 100 is a music singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine which ranks songs in Canada. The chart debuted in the Billboard issue dated June 16, 2007 and was made available for the first time via their online services on June 7, 2007...
. It was also certified Platinum in Canada in April, 2010. In the USA it was added over 20 times in one week and was played on over 60 Contemporary Hit Radio
Contemporary hit radio
Contemporary hit radio is a radio format that is common in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia that focuses on playing current and recurrent popular music as determined by the Top 40 music charts...
stations.
"Your Man
Your Man (Down with Webster song)
"Your Man" is the second single by Down with Webster from the band's 2009 EP, Time to Win, Vol. 1. The song was very successful in Canada, peaking at #12 on the Canadian Hot 100. In April 2010, the song was certified Platinum by the CRIA in digital downloads...
" was released as the second single and is the most successful single to date. It was released in January 2010 and peaked at #12 on the Canadian Hot 100 and was also certified Platinum in Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
in April, 2010.
"Whoa Is Me
Whoa Is Me
"Whoa Is Me" is the third single by Down with Webster from the band's debut EP, Time To Win, Vol. 1. The song became successful in Canada, debuting at #74 on the Canadian Hot 100 and peaking at #13...
" was released as the album's third single on June 15, 2010. It peaked at #13 on the Canadian Hot 100. It was certified Platinum in Canada in January, 2011.
Reception
The album sold over the 40,000 copies in CanadaCanada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
and certified Gold. All three singles ("Your Man", "Rich Girl$", and "Whoa Is Me") have been certified platinum singles in Canada, with "Your Man" and "Rich Girl$" having over 40,000 digital downloads and "Whoa Is Me" having over 80,000 digital downloads. "Time to Win, Vol. 1" has been nominated for Pop Album of the Year
Juno Award for Pop Album of the Year
The Juno Award for "Pop Album of the Year" has been awarded since 1999, as recognition each year for the best pop album in Canada.-Best Pop Album :*1999 - Barenaked Ladies, Stunt-Best Pop/Adult Album :...
at the Juno Awards of 2011
Juno Awards of 2011
The Juno Awards of 2011, honours Canadian music industry achievements in the latter part of 2009 and in most of 2010. The awards presented in Toronto, Ontario, Canada during the weekend of 26 and 27 March 2011. A week of related events on 21 March 2011...
which took place on March 27, 2011.
Track listing
All of the songs were produced by Down with WebsterDown with Webster
Down with Webster, or DWW, is a 7-man Canadian rap rock band from The Beaches area of Toronto, Ontario who signed with Universal Motown in April 2009. During live shows the band occasionally uses a 3-piece horn section....
and James Robertson except where noted.
Sample credits
- "Your Man" contains a sample of "Girl It Ain't Easy" performed by Honey ConeHoney ConeHoney Cone was an American R&B and soul all girl vocal group, who are best remembered for their Billboard #1 hit single, "Want Ads". They were the premier female group for Hot Wax Records, operated by Holland–Dozier–Holland after they had departed from Motown Records.-Career:Honey Cone comprised...
and written by Ronald Dunbar and Edyth Wayne - "Rich Girl$" contains elements of "Rich GirlRich Girl (Hall & Oates song)"Rich Girl" is a song by Daryl Hall and John Oates. On March 26, 1977, it became their first number one single on Billboard Hot 100 chart. The single originally appeared on the 1976 album Bigger Than Both of Us.-Content:...
" performed by Hall & OatesHall & OatesHall & Oates are an American musical duo composed of Daryl Hall and John Oates. They achieved their greatest fame in the late 1970s and early to mid-1980s. Both sing and play instruments. They specialized in a fusion of rock and roll and rhythm and blues styles, which they dubbed "rock and soul."...
and written by Daryl Hall - "Miracle Mile" contains a sample of "Broadway Melody 1929" performed by Rubino Orchestra, and written by Arthur FreedArthur FreedArthur Freed was born Arthur Grossman in Charleston, South Carolina. He was a Jewish American lyricist and a Hollywood film producer.- Biography :Freed began his career as a song-plugger and pianist in Chicago...
and Nacio Herb BrownNacio Herb BrownNacio Herb Brown was an American writer of popular songs, movie scores, and Broadway theatre music in the 1920s through the early 1950s.-Biography:...
Personnel
- Down with Webster - producerRecord producerA record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
- Tyler Armes - bass guitarBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
, keyboardsKeyboard instrumentA keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments...
, composerComposerA composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media... - Kyle "Kap" Fairlie - hype manHype manA hype man in hip hop music and rapping is a “backup rapper/singer who is also responsible for increasing an audience's excitement with call-and-response chants” according to The Hilltop and author Grant Barrett....
- Dave "Diggy" Ferris - DJ
- Patrick "Pat" Gillet - vocals, guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
, composerComposerA composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media... - Cameron "Cam" Hunter - vocals, composerComposerA composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media...
- Andrew "Marty" Martino - drums, composerComposerA composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media...
- Martin "Bucky" Seja - vocals, composerComposerA composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media...
- Tyler Armes - bass guitar
- Matt Barnes - photographyPhotographyPhotography is the art, science and practice of creating durable images by recording light or other electromagnetic radiation, either electronically by means of an image sensor or chemically by means of a light-sensitive material such as photographic film...
- Demacio "Demo" Castellon - executive producer, producerRecord producerA record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
, mixingAudio mixing (recorded music)In audio recording, audio mixing is the process by which multiple recorded sounds are combined into one or more channels, most commonly two-channel stereo. In the process, the source signals' level, frequency content, dynamics, and panoramic position are manipulated and effects such as reverb may... - Chris Corless - A&R (Canada)
- Tom Coyne - masteringAudio masteringMastering, a form of audio post-production, is the process of preparing and transferring recorded audio from a source containing the final mix to a data storage device ; the source from which all copies will be produced...
- Jason "Metal" Donkersgoed - mixing assistant
- Chris Gehringer - masteringAudio masteringMastering, a form of audio post-production, is the process of preparing and transferring recorded audio from a source containing the final mix to a data storage device ; the source from which all copies will be produced...
- Chris Godbey - protools editing
- Shep Goodman - A&R
- Femio Hernandez - assistant
- Rob Hitt - A&R
- Jordan Jacobs and Ryan Armes (SPYBOX) - management
- Brandon Jones - recording assistant
- Lisa Linder - product manager
- Tom Lord-Alge - mixingAudio mixing (recorded music)In audio recording, audio mixing is the process by which multiple recorded sounds are combined into one or more channels, most commonly two-channel stereo. In the process, the source signals' level, frequency content, dynamics, and panoramic position are manipulated and effects such as reverb may...
- Steve Nightingale - product manager (Canada)
- James Robertson - producerRecord producerA record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
, recording, mixingAudio mixing (recorded music)In audio recording, audio mixing is the process by which multiple recorded sounds are combined into one or more channels, most commonly two-channel stereo. In the process, the source signals' level, frequency content, dynamics, and panoramic position are manipulated and effects such as reverb may... - Fareed Salamah - additional recording
- Julian Vasquez - additional recording
- Dan Warner - additional guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
Chart Performance
| Chart (2010) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canadian Albums Chart Canadian Albums Chart The Canadian Albums Chart is the official album sales chart in Canada. It is compiled every Wednesday by U.S.-based music sales tracking company Nielsen Soundscan, and published every Thursday by Jam! Canoe and Billboard, along with its sister charts the Canadian Singles Chart and the Canadian BDS... |
50 |
Sales and certifications
| Country | Sales | Certification |
|---|---|---|
| Canada Canada Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean... |
40,000 | Gold |