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'Losing You' is a song recorded by American recording artist Solange Knowles. It was written by Dev Hynes and Knowles, with production helmed by the former under his pseudonym Blood Orange along with Kevin Barnes. Serving as the lead single from her EP True, the song was first released for download on October 2, 2012 via Terrible Records, a label co-run by Grizzly Bear's Chris Taylor.

'Losing You' is a R&B, dance-pop and indie pop song with influences of electronic music. The song received universal acclaim from music critics. The single's accompanying music video was directed by Melina Matsoukas and shot at multiple locations in the township of Langa in Cape Town, South Africa. Following the release, 'Losing You' reached the top ten of the single charts in Denmark and Flanders, and peaked at number 22 on the UK Indie Chart.

Solange Knowles' excellent new single, 'Losing You', is the prelude to an upcoming seven-track EP. It's called True, and is out digitally on November 27 through Grizzly Bear's Chris Taylor's Terrible Records.

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Background and release[edit]

In 2008, Knowles signed a record deal with Geffen and a publishing contract with EMI.^[3][4] The same year she finished working on her second studio album in 2008 and titled the project Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams. A collection of 1960s- and 1970s-influenced songs,^[5] it was considered as a departure from her pop-oriented debut upon its release in August 2008.^[6] By December 2008, the album had sold over 114,000 copies according to Nielsen Soundscan.^[7] The album was positively received by critics,^[8] some of whom considered it far better than her debut.^[9] In support of the album, Knowles began the Solange Presents Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams Tour in Britain in November 2008.^[10] The song 'T.O.N.Y.' was the third and final single to get lifted from the album in April 2009.^[11]

In October of the same year, Knowles announced on her Twitter account, that she had parted ways with Interscope Geffen A&M after releasing just one album on the label, and further revealed that she had chosen to go an independent route with her next album, stating that 'although it's been a wonderful journey and experience at Interscope Records, after truly recognizing what's important to ME as an artist, I decided it was time for me to continue my path on a more independent platform [...] I'm excited about continuing to dive in, experiment and creating music and art with no boundaries, fears or expectations. Gonna be fun folks.'^[12] Knowles also confirmed that she had been experimenting with a moody, electronic sound for her next project.^[12] She confirmed that 'Losing You' would be the first single in an interview with the South African Sunday Times on September 2, 2012.^[13] Knowles described the song 'eclectic with '80s references and African percussion influences.'^[13] The track premiered along with the video on October 1, 2012. The single was released to iTunes a day later.^[14]

Critical response[edit]

The song has received acclaim by critics. Luke O'Neil of The Boston Globe called it '’80s dance-pop-heartbreak in the early Janet Jackson mold.'^[2] Philip Sherburne of Spin magazine called 'Losing You' a 'remarkable song in its own right, with a breezy fusion of singer-centric R&B, 1980s pop, and lanky, mid-tempo hip house beats.' He felt the song was breakaway from the 'R&B-gone-electronic dance music tracks' and commented that it was also 'remarkable for what it suggests about the direction of pop music right now; it feels like one of those moments when something lurking just below the surface of the zeitgeist breaks through in a big way.'^[1] He further noted that 'there's plenty of mediocrity in the wannabe-Balearic house scene too, but in the hands of Solange and Hynes, it feels like a breath of fresh air.'^[1] Gerrick D. Kennedy of the Los Angeles Times described 'Losing You' as 'a sticky mid-tempo dance-R&B cut that pushes her further away from unfair comparisons.'^[15] He commented that the song was 'not the overwrought ⁴
₄ dance-R&B that’s flooded radio for the past couple of years. Knowles and Hynes crafted the sort of snappy, relaxed groove that sounds as if it had been unearthed from a dusty '80s jukebox. The single is retro without reverting to the Motown influences of her last record.'^[15]

Accolades[edit]

Pitchfork named 'Losing You' the 16th best song of 2012,^[16] while DigitalSpy named the song the seventh.^[17] It was also voted the seventh best single of 2012 by The Village Voice's 40th annual Pazz & Jop critics' poll.^[18]Spin listed the song on their '40 Best Songs of 2012' ranking, and wrote: 'The exquisitely triumphant melancholy of a permanent weirdo-R&B underdog finally finding her lane (Manhattan opulence crossed with Brooklyn ennui), finally feeling that reassuring pavement beneath her, gunning it to 120 MPH, turning chilling emotional isolation into a raging Bushwick house party.'^[19]The Huffington Post named 'Losing You' one of the 15 best songs of the year.^[20]

Music video[edit]

Filming and release[edit]

The music video for 'Losing You' was directed by Melina Matsoukas and shot at multiple locations in the township of Langa in Cape Town, South Africa in the first week of September 2012.^[21] Initially supposed to be shot in Brazzaville, filming eventually had to be moved to Cape Town to coincide with Knowles's shoot with the local Elle magazine November issue.^[22] Partly inspired by Italian photographer Daniele Tamagni's book Gentlemen of Bacongo, which documents the Le Sape Society ('Society for the Advancement of People of Elegance'), the original idea of the video had been to pay tribute to the fashions in the Republic of the Congo.^[22] Throughout filming, the concept was altered however as the original idea was considered 'too complicated' to visualize.^[22] Photographed without both Knowles and Matsoukas having a 'real firm concept in place,' the former described filming as 'sort of a grab a camera and let's go moment,' capturing 'the vibe of our friendship and all of the crazy escapades we've gotten ourselves into all over the world.'^[21] Knowles stated the video aimed for a 'documentary style' at locations around the city and that locations were largely inspired by the colour in the architecture and townships around.^[13]

Styled by Ty Hunter and selected by Elle South Africa fashion director Asanda Sizaniwas,^[23] Knowles wears fashion by Suno, Kenzo, Diane von Fürstenberg, Opening Ceremony, and J. Crew in the visuals.^[24] In the video, Knowles dances and sings in people's kitchens, barbershops and a tailoring shop, takes a 15-seater taxi, rides a bike around a neighborhood, and swims in a community pool.^[22] Designer Lizzy Okpo, one half of the William Okpo clothing line and a close friend of Knowles, makes a short appearance in the video.^[25][26] Tamagni reportedly guided the crew while filming.^[21] The full music video premiered on October 1, 2012 on Pitchfork.^[21] The video interprets the diasporic influence of Europe within Africa, by placing images of union jacks – among other references – throughout the treatment.^[27]

Reception[edit]

The video garnered a highly positive reception by reviewers. Rachel Brodsky of MTV's Buzzworthy Blog noted that the 'super-stylish video takes a cinematic, yet nonchalant tone that we're certain only Solange could pull off,' and added, that the team was 'blown away by this series of looks' in the clip.^[28] Gerrick D. Kennedy of the Los Angeles Times music blog wrote that the song was 'best enjoyed with its accompanying video', which he described as a 'lush clip [...] set in a sartorial dream of bold colors, Knowles’ chic styles — and a bevy of fine gentlemen known as Les Sapeurs.'^[15] Julee Wilson from The Huffington Post found the video 'as good as we thought it would be' after watching the teaser video and wrote that 'from bright power suits, to cheeky hot pants paired with colorful cardigans, the duo have created a visual feast that is fully feeding our sartorial souls. Not that we'd expect anything less from our favorite style star.'^[26]

E! Online's John Boone compared the video to previous clips by Knowles' elder sister Beyoncé, writing that 'Solange doesn't have to be omni-bootylicious or perform insane choreography in even more insane heels (in reality, she just bops along to the beat, how relatable is that?!). She gets to focus her energy on being awesome and wearing awesome floral cardigans and having awesome times with her awesome friends.'^[29] Its concept was also likened to Janet Jackson's 'Got 'til It's Gone' video.^[30]VIBE Vixen writer Krystal Holmes noted that 'Knowles‘ comeback song 'Losing You' gives us a visual that exceeds expectations for any viewers artistic eye. Cape Town surely had a field day when Solange and her newfound crew arrived to show off all sides of their youth. Bike riding, jumping into pools and dancing in the streets make for a playful video.'^[23]

Track listing[edit]

Download^[14]

1. 'Losing You' – 4:22
2. 'Sleep in the Park' – 3:00
3. 'Sleep in the Park' (Twin Shadow Remodel) featuring D'Angelo Lacy – 4:59

Credits and personnel[edit]

Credits adapted from the liner notes of True.^[31]

Chart performance[edit]

Release history[edit]

References[edit]

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8. ^'Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams by Solange'. Metacritic. Retrieved 2008-08-16.
9. ^Gittins, Ian (2008-11-10). 'Solange'. The Guardian. London. Retrieved 2009-01-31.
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External links[edit]

True is the first extended play (EP) by American recording artist Solange Knowles, first released on November 27, 2012 digitally through Terrible Records. Following the release of her second studio album Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams (2008), Knowles announced that she had parted ways with Interscope Geffen A&M after releasing just one album on the label, and further revealed that she had chosen to go an independent route, eventually signing with Terrible Records. In 2009, Knowles began the recording of a studio album, during which she suffered a 'breakdown' due to the amount of time and emotion she was putting into the recording process.^[2]

A neo soul album, True contains an eclectic sound that takes influence from PBR&B, new wave music, dance, 1980s pop, and electronica, whilst the extended play's production is characterized as containing '80s references, keyboards and African percussion. The recording process took three years and was handled by Knowles and producer Dev Hynes. Together the pair produced, wrote and composed all of the songs, a decision Knowles made due to their chemistry, friendship and work relationship.

Upon release True received generally positive reviews from music critics. Commercially, the EP debuted at number 157 on the US Billboard 200^[3] as well as charting within the top sixty of the albums charts in Denmark and Sweden. The album was promoted with the release of three singles including 'Losing You' and was further promoted with a tour of the United States, United Kingdom, Netherlands, France and Germany.

Background[edit]

In 2008, Knowles signed a record deal with Geffen and a publishing contract with EMI.^[4][5] The same year she finished working on her second studio album Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams in 2008. A collection of 1960s- and 1970s-influenced songs,^[6] it was considered a departure from her R&B-oriented debut upon its release in August 2008.^[7] By December 2008, the album had sold over 114,000 copies according to Nielsen SoundScan.^[8] The album was positively received by critics,^[9] some of whom considered it far better than her debut.^[10] In support of the album, Knowles began the Solange Presents Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams Tour in Britain in November 2008.^[11] The song 'T.O.N.Y.' was the third and final single to be lifted from the album in April 2009.^[12]

In October of the same year, Knowles announced on her Twitter account that she had parted ways with Interscope Geffen A&M after releasing just one album on the label, and further revealed that she had chosen to go independent with her next album, stating that 'although it's been a wonderful journey and experience at Interscope Records, after truly recognizing what's important to ME as an artist, I decided it was time for me to continue my path on a more independent platform [...] I'm excited about continuing to dive in, experiment and creating music and art with no boundaries, fears or expectations. Gonna be fun folks.'^[13]

Recording[edit]

In an interview with Vibe on July 7, 2010, Knowles said she suffered 'a little bit of a breakdown' while recording her new album: 'I literally gave up my sanity for a while to do this record. [...] We literally were waking up in the morning and just making music all day and all night. [...] It just started to wear on me in so many different ways. I started having these crazy panic attacks.' Knowles explained how she made sacrifices 'mentally, emotionally and financially', and continued, 'It's more than an album to me. It's a transitional time in my life.' Regarding the musical direction of the album, she said the inspiration came from new wave and stated, 'This is a dance record, but the lyrics can get pretty dark at times.'^[14]

The extended play was recorded in five cities including Santa Barbara, LA, Houston, NYC, and on the German autobahn.^[15]Dev Hynes began work with Theophilus London, Theophilus called Solange stating that he had just been working on a record with Hynes and thought Solange should have been a part of it.^[16] Following the call Solange visited the studio with Theophilus where she met Dev and after hearing his music, the two embarked on a friendship and a working relationship.^[16] Solange stated that the EP's recording process was done over a two-year period, but the first six months was a period where Knowles and Dev Hynes swapped ideas and established a cohesive sound. Over the next two years the pair co-wrote and co-produced thirty songs, with 'Locked in Closets' and 'Don't Let Me Down' being the first two songs to be recorded.^[16]

During the recording of True Solange worked with Pharrell Williams amongst other producers, however the songs were never used for the extended play. Whilst in Santa Barbara, where the pair first started to work together, they were experimenting with different sounds, different sonics and different collaborators. There were other producers who were working with them and Solange stated 'it just became really clear to me that the music me and Dev were creating together was very special, and from then I just transitioned into wanting Dev to produce the record.'^[16]Whilst recording True Knowles took influence from production duo Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, known for their work with Janet Jackson as well as listening to large amounts of SOS Band and Chaka Khan, records that were also produced by Jimmy Jam.^[16]

Music and lyrics[edit]

— Eric Henderson, Slant Magazine.^[17]

Consisting of seven tracks, True is primarily in the neo soul genre but contains an eclectic sound that takes influence from R&B, new wave music, dance, 1980s pop, and electronica. Solange stated she was inspired by new wave music and that 'This is a dance record, but the lyrics can get pretty dark at times.'^[14] During an interview Knowles confirmed that she had been experimenting with a moody, electronic sound for her next project.^[13] Nick Levine of the BBC compared the extended play to the work of Madonna and described its music structure as a 'tribute to early 80s pop-RnB music', stating the EP's production contains sweet keyboard sounds and beats that sound like that of a 'battered old Casio drum machine.'^[18]

A reviewer from Pitchfork described the songs as having no huge choruses but instead 'its hooks bubble up quietly and quickly, then dissipate as the songs return to their downbeat simmer'. The same reviewer stated that Hynes plays with non-traditional structures, letting the songs meander in and out of grooves. The album was described as containing no 'filler' and an accessible and authentic piece of pop.^[19] The EP's songs have a diaphanous new wave via synth funk sound that was compared to the work of Little Dragon by Andy Kellman of AllMusic. The lyrical content of the album details a relationship gone wrong that 'provide[s] aching, wistful, and frustrated contrast to the animated and slowly swaying backdrops' according to Kellman from AllMusic.^[20]

Songs[edit]

The opening track and lead single 'Losing You' is a R&B song with pop and electronic music, described as having a 'pleasantly upbeat' sound that lyrically speaks about love that has become complicated.^[21] Philip Sherburne of Spin magazine called 'Losing You' a 'remarkable song in its own right, with a breezy fusion of singer-centric R&B, 1980s pop, and lanky, mid-tempo hip house beats.' He felt the song was breakaway from the 'R&B-gone-electronic dance music tracks' and commented that it was also 'remarkable for what it suggests about the direction of pop music right now; it feels like one of those moments when something lurking just below the surface of the zeitgeist breaks through in a big way.'^[22]

The second track 'Some Things Never Seem to Fucking Work' is lyrically about 'ultimatums and questions, Solange ponders the illusion of a relationship'. 'Locked in Closets' was described as having a beat 'reminiscent of Michael Jackson in his 'Smooth Criminal' prime', and continues the theme of 'addictive love'.^[21] The fourth song 'Lovers in the Parking Lot' is a soulful pop song with 'futuristic and tropical' sounds and production,^[23] containing a slow tempo with a piano riff in which Knowles 'regretfully admits she played around with somebody's heart'.^[21] 'Don't Let Me Down' was described as 'playful, with an aggressive beat' and described as setting the 'foundation for a hip-hop track'.^[21] Speaking about 'Don't Let Me Down', Knowles said;

'Look Good with Trouble' is a PBR&B song that has been compared to the work of The Weeknd containing minimalist and sleek production,^[24] with heavy synths and echos.^[21] The song begins heavy on the bass, reverb, and sultry harmonies, but the methodical approach ends rather abruptly.^[24] The EP's final track 'Bad Girls' (Verdine Version) contains a falsetto and was described as an 'unapologetic tune'.^[21] Like the previous song, 'Bad Girls' (Verdine Version) is a PBR&B song, the song has a funkier bass line and synths, with the song again adopting a confessional tone that is both disconnected and restricted.^[24]

Release and promotion[edit]

Knowles previewed the seven-track EP in New York City on October 24, 2012 to positive reviews.^[25] Solange and Dev Hynes hosted a second listening party at Sonos Studio in Los Angeles on November 27, the date of the EP's digital release.^[26]

New York-based artist Mickalene Thomas is responsible for the EP's visual presentation. The limited edition version of 'True' was released on March 11, 2013.^[1] Thomas described the limited edition artwork as a collage which was shot at the Lehmann Maupin gallery located in the SoHo section of New York City.^[27] When asked about the creative process she detailed recomposing the photographs with materials such as Color-aid, vintage wallpaper, and some old drawings from her days as a student at Yale University. She also noted her attention to detail for texture and color.Thomas also designed the set for the EP's lead single, 'Losing You' music video; a set which Solange referred to as 'brilliant'.^{[citation needed]} When asked about it she described the project as a 'very cool experience!' and noted researching images of Solange to identify what particular style she would create. To assure how hands-on she was with the design she stated, 'I design every last inch—down to the outlets, faux flowers, books, and records—as they create a cohesive setting and context. No detail is overlooked.'^[28]

'Losing You' was released in preparation of the album and was written by Dev Hynes and Knowles, with production helmed by the former under his pseudonym Blood Orange along with Kevin Barnes. Serving as the lead single from the album, the song was released for digital download on October 2, 2012 and on November 6, 2012 on vinyl^[29] via Terrible Records, a label co-run by Grizzly Bear's Chris Taylor.In May 2013, Knowles premiered the remix of her song 'Look Good with Trouble' featuring Kendrick Lamar; she then revealed it would be the second single from the EP, and stated the original was 'only an opener' for 'Bad Girls'. 'Look Good with Trouble' was released as the second single from the EP on May 14, 2013. The third and final single 'Lovers in the Parking Lot' was released on September 18, 2013.

Solange announced a small tour in promotion of True and to celebrate her return to music. It was her first tour since 2009.^{[30][31][32][33][34]}

Critical reception[edit]

True received generally favorable reviews from critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream publications, the album received an average score of 79, based on 16 reviews.^[36] Sam Wolfson of NME wrote: 'The 26-year-old is not a hit-making pop star, but an antidote to pop homogenisation; something that sounds different to everything on the radio, but could still be on the radio. On that front, True delivers.'^[41]Paste called it 'funky' and noted its 'bold synths' as 'sound[ing] like '80s-era Madonna'.^[46]Entertainment Weekly praised the album, saying 'The strong '80s Nostalgia here could wear thin for some, but Solange's singular charms stretch far'.^[39]

Commercial performance[edit]

True first charted in Denmark on the Tracklisten chart, peaking at number forty.^[47]The EP also charted on the Swedish albums chart (Sverigetopplistan)^[48] at number fifty-seven, and reached 164 on the French albums chart.^[49] In the United States the EP debuted at 157 on the Billboard 200, becoming Knowles' third release to chart but her first not to reach the top fifty.^[3]

Track listing[edit]

The track listing was announced by Rap-Up magazine on October 25, 2012.

All tracks written by Solange Knowles and Dev Hynes^[25].

Personnel[edit]

Credits for True adapted from AllMusic.^[50]

• Solange Knowles – vocals, producer, writer (all tracks)
• Dev Hynes – producer, writer (all tracks), additional background vocals
• Chris Egan – live drums ('Locked in Closets' and 'Don't Let Me Down')
• Verdine White – bass ('Bad Girls')
• Mikaelin 'Blue' Bluespruce – album engineer (Lounge Studios, NYC)
• Rommel Nino Villanueva – additional engineering ('Locked in Closets', 'Don't Let Me Down' and 'Bad Girls')
• Chris Taylor – additional mixing ('Losing You')
• Ariel Rechtshaid – additional mixing ('Losing You' and 'Bad Girls')
• Joe LaPorta – album mastering (Lounge Studios, NYC)

Charts[edit]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

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