Forever After is the second studio album from Christian musician and singer V. Rose. The album released on May 20, 2014 by Clear Sight Music, and it was produced by Lamontt Blackshire. The album currently has received three positive reviews, and it charted on two Billboard charts.
| Forever After | ||||
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| Released | May 20, 2014 | |||
| Genre | Christian hip hop, Christian electronic dance music, urban gospel | |||
| Length | 53:06 | |||
| Label | Clear Sight | |||
| Producer | Lamontt Blackshire | |||
| V. Rose chronology | ||||
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Background
editThis album is the successor to V. Rose's eponymously-titled debut studio album that came out in 2011. Forever After was released by Clear Sight Music on May 20, 2014. It was produced by Lamontt Blackshire.[1]
Music and lyrics
editThe music on Forever After is described as CCM,[2][3] EDM,[4] electropop,[3] contemporary R&B,[2] and hip hop.[2] The music contains a lyrical focus on "waiting for that one day when there will be no more pain, sadness, or tears",[2] with the songstress taking a "lyrically encouraging direction."[3]
Critical reception
edit| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| CCM Magazine |   [5] |
| Cross Rhythms |   [6] |
| Jesus Freak Hideout | [2] |
| New Release Tuesday | [3] |
At Jesus Freak Hideout, Kevin Hoskins rated the album four stars out of five, remarking how "V. Rose is a rather unique pop vocalist and this album carries the weight to be played at house parties with the focus being entirely centered on Christ."[2] However, Hoskins criticizing the sections where she "trades in vocal quality for volume, detracting from her clear talent."[2] Caitlin Elizabeth Lassiter of New Release Tuesday rated the album four stars out of five, indicating how "Forever After boasts some impressive collaborations, pairing up the vocal techniques of V. Rose with the rap stylings of artists like Flame, Shonlock, and da T.R.U.T.H."[3] At Wade-O Radio, Branden Murphy gave a positive review, highlighting the release as "a top quality project with great production, uplifting messages, and a Christ honoring direction."[4] In a two star review by CCM Magazine, Grace S. Aspinwall cautioning, "With its smart, though not fantastic, vocals and arrangements, this is definitely worth a listen."[5] Tony Cummings, rating the album a five out of ten from Cross Rhythms, writes, "But in truth 'Forever After' falls between the pop and hip-hop fields and won't satisfy many followers of either."[6]
Commercial performance
editFor the Billboard charting week of June 7, 2014, Forever After charted as the No. 28 most sold album in the Christian Albums market, and it was the No. 16 most sold album in the breaking-and-entry market via the Heatseekers Albums.
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "No Better U (Glee Club Intro)" | Vienna Dare, Lamontt Blackshire | 0:46 |
| 2. | "No Better You" | Dare, Blackshire | 3:30 |
| 3. | "Nothing for Love" | Dare, Blackshire | 5:29 |
| 4. | "Am I Trending?" (featuring Flame) | Dare, Blackshire, Marcus Gray | 4:00 |
| 5. | "Forever Endeavor" (featuring Shonlock) | Dare, Blackshire, Deshon Bullock | 4:50 |
| 6. | "When He Finds You" | Dare, Blackshire | 4:45 |
| 7. | "Worshipping Tonight" (featuring Da' T.R.U.T.H.) | Dare, Blackshire, Emanuel Lambert, Jr. | 4:08 |
| 8. | "Forget about the World" | Dare, Blackshire | 4:16 |
| 9. | "Crown Thief" | Dare, Blackshire | 4:07 |
| 10. | ". :(" | Dare, Blackshire | 5:50 |
| 11. | "Tortured Mind" | Dare, Blackshire | 3:47 |
| 12. | "King Kong Skyline" | Dare, Blackshire | 3:52 |
| 13. | "Turn up Your Light" (featuring KJ-52) | Dare, Blackshire Jonah Sorrentino | 3:46 |
| Total length: | 53:06 | ||
Chart performance
edit| Chart (2014) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Christian Albums (Billboard)[8] | 28 |
| US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[9] | 16 |
References
edit- ^ AllMusic. "Forever After – V. Rose". Rovi Corporation. Retrieved June 25, 2014.
{{cite web}}:|author=has generic name (help) - ^ a b c d e f g h Hoskins, Kevin (June 11, 2014). "V. Rose, "Forever After" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved June 25, 2014.
- ^ a b c d e Lassiter, Caitlin Elizabeth (June 23, 2014). "Electronic Encouragement". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved June 25, 2014.
- ^ a b Murphy, Branden (June 3, 2014). "Album Review: V. Rose – Forever After". Wade-O Radio. DJ Wade O. Retrieved June 25, 2014.
- ^ a b Aspinwall, Grace S. (August 1, 2014). "V. Rose: Forever After". CCM Magazine. Retrieved July 31, 2014.
- ^ a b Luff, Stephen (June 13, 2015). "Review: Forever After – VRose". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved June 17, 2015.
- ^ "Forever After – V. Rose | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved June 29, 2014.
- ^ "Billboard Christian Albums for V. Rose. Prometheus Global Media". Retrieved June 25, 2014.
- ^ "Billboard Top Heatseekers Albums for V. Rose. Prometheus Global Media". Retrieved June 25, 2014.