Charice (album)
{{for|the 2008 EP by this artist|Charice (EP)}}
{{Infobox album
| name = Charice
| type = studio
| artist = Charice
| cover = Charice - Charice - 2010 - Album cover.jpg
| alt =
| released = May 7, 2010
| recorded = 2009–2010
| studio =
| genre =
| length = 46:03
| label =
| producer =
- David Foster (also exec.)
- Emanuel Kiriakou
- Twin
- Alke
- DEEKAY
- Josh Alexander
- Billy Steinberg
- Claude Kelly
- Brian Kennedy
- Klaus D
- Oak
- Papa Justifi
- Scott Cutler
- Anne Preven
- Jochen van der Saag
- Sebastian Thott
- Steve Diamond
- Chris Judge
- Ty Knox
| prev_title = My Inspiration
| prev_year = 2009
| next_title = Grown-Up Christmas List
| next_year = 2010
| misc = {{Extra album cover
| header = Japan edition cover
| type = studio
| cover = Charice Japan.jpg
| border = yes
| alt =
| caption =
}} {{Singles
| name = Charice
| type = studio
| single1 = Note to God
| single1date = May 15, 2009
| single2 = Pyramid
| single2date = March 2, 2010
| single3 = Crescent Moon
| single3date = June 23, 2010 (Japan)
}}
}}
Charice is the debut international studio album and third overall release by Filipino pop singer Jake Zyrus under his pre-transition name Charice. It was released on May 11, 2010, under Reprise Records, making him the third Filipino singer to be signed on an international record label,{{Citation needed|date=January 2013}} the first being Lea Salonga (on Atlantic Records in 1993) and Regine Velasquez (on Mercury Records in 1994). It was released prior to Zyrus' gender transition thus the eponymous album is credited under his former name, Charice.
It was launched on The Oprah Winfrey Show during the World's Most Talented Kids episode with Iyaz on the same day. The album, immediately upon release in the United States, debuted at number eight on the Billboard 200, making Zyrus the first Asian artist to reach the top 10 on the chart solo.{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/7841077/jake-zyrus-charice-pempengco-name-change |title=Filipino Singer Formerly Known as Charice Pempengco Announces His New Name: Jake Zyrus |magazine=Billboard |last=Bell |first=Sadie |date=June 21, 2017 |accessdate=June 25, 2020}}
The lead single, "Pyramid", featuring Iyaz, was released as the second and last single from the album on March 2, 2010. The single reached number 17 on the UK Singles Chart, making Zyrus the first Filipino singer to have a top 20 single in the UK.{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/chart/update/singles |title=Radio 1 - The Official Chart Update with Greg James - The Official UK Singles Chart Update |publisher=BBC |date=2007-02-24 |accessdate=2011-12-22}} In Japan, the album was the 81st best selling album of 2010 according to Oricon, selling over 98,000 copies.{{Citation needed|date=September 2011}}
Promotion
Upon the release of the album, Zyrus appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, where he performed, "Pyramid" and "In This Song". He also performed it on QVC with his other songs from his self-titled album, Zyrus, such as "I Love You", "Note to God" and "In This Song". He also sang "In This Song" on Live with Regis and Kelly.
Singles
- "Note to God" was released as the album's first North American single on May 15, 2009.
- "Pyramid", featuring Iyaz was released as the album's lead international and second US single on March 2, 2010.
- "Crescent Moon" was released as third single in Japan.
Critical reception
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| pos = left
| title = "Pyramid" (featuring Iyaz)
| filename = Pyramid (50-sec).ogg
| description = A 24-second sample of "Pyramid" with Zyrus singing the chorus.
}}
Mikael Wood from the Los Angeles Times gave the album a mixed review, saying that it "darts somewhat haphazardly from sleek dance-pop tunes ... to schmaltzy slow jams" but also that "it also feels like an honest showcase of the singer's voice ... its strength lives up to that of her collaborators."{{cite news| url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2010/05/album-review-charices-selftitled-debut.html | work=The Los Angeles Times | title=Pop & Hiss | date=May 10, 2010}}
AllMusic's Andy Kellman gave it 3 out of 5 stars and wrote "As a showcase for a teenage powerhouse vocalist, Charice (Zyrus' former name) does succeed, but a more balanced mix of heart-heavy and upbeat material would have made the desired Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey comparisons more accurate".{{cite web|last=Kellman |first=Andy |url={{AllMusic|class=album|id=r1784362|pure_url=yes}} |title=((( Charice > Overview ))) |publisher=allmusic |date=2010-05-13 |accessdate=2010-05-13}}
Billboard gave the album a generally positive review, noting that "the set's stylistic shifts--from teen-oriented pop to a touch of rock ("In Love So Deep") to anthemic ballads—ultimately leaves you wondering just which audience Charice is eyeing: her teen peers or their moms," before concluding that "Though it doesn't hit on all cylinders, the album leaves no doubt as to Charice's talent--and promising future."[http://www.billboard.com/articles/review/1069184/charice-charice Billboard: Charice's Charice]
Commercial performance
The album debuted at number eight on the Billboard 200 chart (issue of May 29, 2010), with sales of 43,000 copies in its first week of release in the United States.{{cite magazine |url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/958192/biebers-back-at-no-1-on-billboard-200 |title= Bieber's Back at No.1 on Billboard 200, Katy Perry's 'Gurls' Get Busy |accessdate= 19 May 2010 |last=Caulfield |first=Keith |magazine=Billboard}} In Canada the album debuted at number four on the Billboard Canadian Albums.{{Cite magazine|title=Charice|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/charice/chart-history/cna/|access-date=2021-10-04|magazine=Billboard}}
Track listing
{{Track listing
| headline = Charice track listing
| extra_column = Producer(s)
| total_length = 46:03
| title1 = Pyramid
| note1 = featuring Iyaz
| writer1 = {{flatlist|
}}
| extra1 = {{flatlist|
- Twin
- Alke
}}
| length1 = 3:58
| title2 = Reset
| writer2 = {{flatlist|
- Peter Habib
- Adam Nierow
- Johannes R. Joergensen
}}
| extra2 = DEEKAY
| length2 = 4:23
| title3 = In This Song
| writer3 = {{flatlist|
}}
| extra3 = {{flatlist|
- Kiriakou
- Foster
}}
| length3 = 3:36
| title4 = Nobody's Singin' to Me
| writer4 = {{flatlist|
}}
| extra4 = {{flatlist|
- Brian Kennedy
- Cutler
- Preven
}}
| length4 = 3:38
| title5 = Thank You
| writer5 = {{flatlist|
- Tom Leonard
- Klaus Derendorf
}}
| extra5 = Klaus D
| length5 = 4:16
| title6 = I Love You
| writer6 = {{flatlist|
- Kate Akhurst
- Vince Pizzinga
}}
| extra6 = {{flatlist|
- Oak
- Papa Justifi
}}
| length6 = 3:05
| title7 = In Love So Deep
| writer7 = {{flatlist|
}}
| extra7 = {{flatlist|
- Steinberg
- Alexander
}}
| length7 = 4:08
| title8 = All That I Need to Survive
| writer8 = {{flatlist|
}}
| extra8 = Jochen van der Saag
| length8 = 4:05
| title9 = Nothing
| writer9 = {{flatlist|
- Didrik Thott
- Sebastian Thott
- Steve Diamond
}}
| extra9 = {{flatlist|
- S. Thott
- Diamond
}}
| length9 = 3:50
| title10 = The Truth Is
| writer10 = {{flatlist|
- Alex James
- Jud Friedman
- Allan Rich
- Carsten Lindberg
}}
| extra10 = {{flatlist|
- Chris Judge
- Ty Knox (add. production)
}}
| length10 = 3:22
| title11 = I Did It for You
| writer11 = {{flatlist|
- Molinder
- Alkenäs
- Persson
- Ryan Tedder
}}
| extra11 = {{flatlist|
- Twin
- Alke
}}
| length11 = 3:43
| title12 = Note to God
| writer12 = Diane Warren
| extra12 = {{flatlist|
- Foster
- Jochen van der Saag
}}
| length12 = 3:59
}}
{{Track listing
| headline = Japanese edition bonus track
| total_length =
| title13 = Crescent Moon (三日月 "Mikazuki")
| note13 =
| length13 = 4:38
| writer13 = {{flatlist|
- Ayaka (lyrics/music)
- Yoshihiko Nishio (music)
}}
| extra13 =
}}
{{Track listing
| headline = International edition bonus track{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003HM3AZK |title=Charice (International Edition): Charice: Music |website=Amazon.com |accessdate=2011-12-22}}
| extra_column = Producer(s)
| title13 = I Did It for You
| note13 = with Drew Ryan Scott from Varsity Fanclub
| writer13 = {{flatlist|
- Molinder
- Alkenäs
- Persson
- Tedder
}}
| extra13 = {{flatlist|
- Twin
- Alke
}}
| length13 = 3:44
}}
{{Track listing
| headline = Japanese digital reissue bonus track{{citation | title=Charice | url=https://open.spotify.com/album/4uW0Cy9CvBesyEH1T8sHKs | ref={{sfnref|Charice}} | access-date=2025-02-04}}
| extra_column = Producer(s)
| title14 = Crescent Moon (三日月 "Mikazuki")
| writer14 = {{flatlist|
- Ayaka (lyrics/music)
- Yoshihiko Nishio (music)
}}
| length14 = 4:38
}}
{{Track listing
| headline = Japanese Amazon.com limited edition bonus tracks
| extra_column = Producer(s)
| title14 = Pyramid
| note14 = Dave Audé Radio Edit
| writer14 =
| length14 =
| title15 = I Love You
| note15 = Dave Audé Radio Edit
| writer15 =
| length15 = 3:51
| title16 = Crescent Moon (三日月 "Mikazuki")
| writer16 = {{flatlist|
- Ayaka (lyrics/music)
- Yoshihiko Nishio (music)
}}
| length16 = 4:38
}}
{{Track listing
| headline = iTunes Store and Target edition bonus tracks
| extra_column = Producer(s)
| title13 = Breathe You Out
| writer13 = {{flatlist|
- Peter Habib
- Adam Nierow
}}
| extra13 = {{flatlist|
- J Remy
- Bobby Bass
}}
| length13 = 3:14
| title14 = Are We Over
| writer14 = Warren
| extra14 = {{flatlist|
- Brent Paschke
- Gabe Lopez
}}
| length14 = 3:55
}}
{{Track listing
| extra_column = Producer(s)
| title13 = Fingerprint
| writer13 = {{flatlist|
}}
| extra13 = {{flatlist|
- Nevil
- Jeberg
}}
| length13 = 3:25
| title14 = Thank You
| note14 = piano/vocal
| writer14 = {{flatlist|
- Leonard
- Derendorf
}}
| extra14 = Klaus D
| length14 = 4:16
| title15 = Pyramid
| note15 = solo version
| writer15 = {{flatlist|
- Anderson
- Molinder
- Persson
- Alkenäs
}}
| length15 = 3:23
| title16 = Pyramid
| note16 = dance mix
| writer16 = {{flatlist|
- Anderson
- Molinder
- Persson
- Alkenäs
}}
| length16 = 3:54
}}
{{Track listing
| headline = UK extended play release
| title1 = Pyramid
| note1 = featuring Iyaz
| length1 = 3:56
| title2 = Reset
| length2 = 4:22
| title3 = In This Song
| length3 = 3:36
| title4 = Nobody's Singin' to Me
| length4 = 3:38
| title5 = I Love You
| length5 = 3:05
| title6 = Nothing
| length6 = 3:50
| title7 = The Truth Is
| length7 = 3:22
| title8 = Pyramid
| note8 = music video
| length8 = 4:06
}}
Additional notes
Charts
Release history
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
|+Release history and formats for Charice ! Country ! Date ! Label ! Formats |
| scope="row"| New Zealand
| rowspan="2"| May 7, 2010 | rowspan="2"| WEA International | rowspan="4"| CD, digital download |
|---|
| scope="row"| Australia |
| scope="row"| United States
| rowspan="2"| May 11, 2010 |
| scope="row"| Canada
| rowspan="4"| WEA International |
| scope="row"| Philippines
| May 12, 2010 | rowspan="3"| CD |
| scope="row"| South Korea |
| scope="row"| Brazil |
| scope="row"| South Africa
| June 14, 2010 | rowspan="2"| CD, digital download |
| scope="row"| Japan
| WEA International |
| scope="row"| United Kingdom
| WEA International | Digital download |
References
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