Side Effects of You
Side Effects of You is the fourth studio album by American recording artist Fantasia.[1] It was released in the United States on April 23, 2013, by RCA Records after the disbanding of J Records in 2011. The album features guest appearances from Big K.R.I.T., Kelly Rowland and Missy Elliott. In the summer of 2013, Barrino promoted the album with the Side Effects of You Tour.
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Released | April 19, 2013 | |||
Length | 45:59 | |||
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Fantasia chronology | ||||
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Singles from Side Effects of You | ||||
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Singles
The album's lead single, "Lose to Win", was released on January 8, 2013.[2] On March 4, 2013, the music video for "Lose to Win" was released.[3] On April 17, 2013, the album's second single, "Without Me" featuring Kelly Rowland and Missy Elliott was released.[4] On July 1, 2013, the music video was released for "Without Me" featuring Kelly Rowland and Missy Elliott.[5] On October 8, 2013, the album's third single, "Side Effects of You" was released.[6]
Critical response
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Billboard | (favorable)[8] |
Los Angeles Times | (favorable)[9] |
Side Effects of You received generally favorable reviews from music critics, who complimented its progression from Barrino's earlier works. Andy Kellman from AllMusic complimented her prominent role in its production and her choice in collaborators, adding that she "has released her finest album yet".[7] Gerrick D. Kennedy from The Los Angeles Times praised the project as "sumptuous contemporary R&B dipped in vintage rock and soul".[9]
Commercial performance
The album debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 chart, with first-week sales of 91,000 copies in the United States.[10] The album has sold 300,000 copies in the United States as of May 2016.[11]
Track listing
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Supernatural Love" (featuring Big K.R.I.T.) |
| Harmony Samuels | 3:48 |
2. | "Ain’t All Bad" |
| Samuels | 3:57 |
3. | "If I Was a Bird" |
| Samuels | 2:47 |
4. | "Girl Talk (Interlude)" | 1:47 | ||
5. | "Without Me" (featuring Kelly Rowland & Missy Elliott) |
| Samuels | 4:30 |
6. | "Side Effects of You" |
| Naughty Boy | 3:25 |
7. | "Get It Right" |
| Samuels | 3:45 |
8. | "So Much to Prove" |
| Samuels | 2:28 |
9. | "Change Your Mind" |
| Samuels | 3:27 |
10. | "Lighthouse" |
| Samuels | 4:16 |
11. | "Lose to Win" |
| Samuels | 4:12 |
12. | "End of Me" |
| Samuels | 4:05 |
13. | "In Deep" |
| Samuels | 3:33 |
Total length: | 45:59 |
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Release history
Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
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United Kingdom | April 19, 2013 | [12] | ||
United States | April 23, 2013 | [19] |
References
- "Tracklisting: Fantasia – 'Side Effects of You'". Rap-Up. 2013-02-26. Retrieved 2013-04-12.
- "iTunes - Music - Lose To Win - Single by Fantasia". Itunes.apple.com. 2013-01-08. Retrieved 2013-04-23.
- "Video: Fantasia – 'Lose to Win'". Rap-Up.com. Retrieved 2013-04-23.
- "Without Me [Explicit]: Fantasia feat. Kelly Rowland & Missy Elliott: MP3 Downloads". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2014-01-31.
- "Video: Fantasia f/ Kelly Rowland & Missy Elliott – 'Without Me'". Rap-Up.com. Retrieved 2014-01-31.
- "Fantasia Announces Next Single "Side Effects of You" | ThisisRnB.com - Hot New R&B Music, Videos, News". ThisisRnB.com. 2013-10-08. Retrieved 2014-01-31.
- Kellman, Andy (2013-04-23). "Side Effects of You - Fantasia : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 2013-04-29.
- "R&B Album Review: 'Side Effects of You' Fantasia". Billboard. 2013-04-10. Retrieved 2013-04-29.
- "Pop & Hiss". The Los Angeles Times. April 23, 2013.
- "Fantasia's 'Side Effects of You' Enters at No. 2". Rap-Up.com. 2010-10-18. Retrieved 2013-05-01.
- "Upcoming Releases". Hits Daily Double. HITS Digital Ventures. Archived from the original on May 5, 2016.
- "iTunes - Music - Side Effects of You (Deluxe Version) by Fantasia". iTunes.apple.com/gb. 2013-04-19. Retrieved 2013-07-15.
- Fantasia - The Side Effects Of You - Only at Target (2013-03-27). "Fantasia - The Side Effects Of You - Only at". Target. Retrieved 2013-04-12.
- "Official R&B Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 18, 2022.
- "Fantasia Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard.
- "Fantasia Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard.
- "2013 Year-End Charts – Billboard 200 Albums". Billboard. Retrieved April 26, 2016.
- "2013 Year-End Charts – Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Albums". Billboard. Retrieved April 26, 2016.
- "Side Effects of You: Fantasia: Music". Amazon.com. 2013-04-23. Retrieved 2013-07-16.