Side Effects of You
Side Effects of You is the fourth studio album by American recording artist Fantasia. It was released in the United States on April 23, 2013, by RCA Records after the disbanding of her former label J Records in 2011. Dubbed as a rock soul album,[1] it was primarily produced by Harmony Samuels whom Fantasia called her "Quincy Jones,"[2] referring to their creation process. British DJ Naughty Boy contributed the title track, while guest vocals were provided by rappers Big K.R.I.T. and Missy Elliott and singer Kelly Rowland.
Side Effects of You
The album earned largely positive reviews, who complimented its progression from Fantasia's earlier works. As with her previous project Back to Me (2010), Side Effects of You debuted and peaked at number two on the US Billboard 200 and reached the top of the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. By 2016, it had sold 300,000 copies domestically. The album received three Grammy Award nominations, including Best Progressive R&B Album. In the summer of 2013, Barrino promoted the album with the Side Effects of You Tour.
Singles[edit]
The album's lead single, "Lose to Win", was released on January 8, 2013.[3] On March 4, 2013, the music video for "Lose to Win" was released.[4] On April 17, 2013, the album's second single, "Without Me" featuring Kelly Rowland and Missy Elliott was released.[5] On July 1, 2013, the music video was released for "Without Me" featuring Kelly Rowland and Missy Elliott.[6] On October 8, 2013, the album's third single, "Side Effects of You" was released.[7]
Commercial performance[edit]
The album debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200 chart, with first-week sales of 91,000 copies in the United States.[13] The top-selling R&B album of the week,[14] it also debuted at number-one on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, becoming her second consecutive album to do so.[15] By May 2016, Side Effects of You had sold 300,000 copies in the United States.[16]
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