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G.R.L. (EP)

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| name = G.R.L.

| type = EP

| artist = G.R.L.

| cover = GRL (EP) by GRL.png

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| released = July 29, 2014

| recorded = 2013–2014

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| genre = Pop

| length = 17:16

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| misc = {{Singles

| name = G.R.L.

| type = EP

| single1 = Ugly Heart

| single1date = June 3, 2014

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G.R.L. is the debut extended play (EP) by American girl group G.R.L., released on July 29, 2014 by Kemosabe Records and RCA Records.{{Cite web|url = https://music.apple.com/us/album/g-r-l-ep/899729742|title = iTunes - Music - G.R.L. - EP by G.R.L.|date = July 29, 2014|access-date = February 24, 2015|website = Apple Inc.|publisher = iTunes Store (United States)|last = |first = }}

Background

In an interview with PopCrush, the group stated that they are working with Dr. Luke, Max Martin, Cirkut, Darkchild, and Lukas Hilbert for a new album, which is set to release in 2014.{{cite web|url=http://popcrush.com/grl-interview-pitbull-ugly-heart-wild-wild-love/|title=G.R.L. Interview: On Pitbull, 'Ugly Heart' + Empowerment|publisher=PopCrush|date=April 4, 2014|accessdate=February 24, 2015}}

Promotion

Prior to the release of their EP, the group began a monthlong promotional tour on September 10, 2013, in Brooklyn, New York, partnered with Claire's and Westfield Malls meeting fans, visiting radio stations, and performing at select locations.{{cite web|author1=Rob Perez|title=GRL launches promotional tour at select Claire's stores and Westfield malls in US|url=http://themusicuniverse.com/grl-launches-promotional-tour-at-select-claires-stores-and-westfield-malls-in-us/|website=The Music Universe|accessdate=11 June 2015|archive-date=3 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160503113554/http://themusicuniverse.com/grl-launches-promotional-tour-at-select-claires-stores-and-westfield-malls-in-us/|url-status=dead}}

On March 14, 2014, the group performed at the iTunes Festival at SXSW, opening for Zedd and Pitbull. They performed the songs "Girls Are Always Right", "Show Me What You Got", "Vacation", "Rewind", and "Ugly Heart".{{cite web|author1=Dan Harr|title=G.R.L. To Perform at the iTunes Festival at SXSW This Friday March 14 - Music News Nashville|url=http://www.musicnewsnashville.com/g-r-l-tp-perform-itunes-festival-sxsw-friday-march-14/|website=Music News Nashville|accessdate=11 June 2015|date=12 March 2014|archive-date=12 June 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150612223823/http://www.musicnewsnashville.com/g-r-l-tp-perform-itunes-festival-sxsw-friday-march-14/|url-status=dead}}

Singles

"Ugly Heart" was released as the lead single on June 3, 2014. It was sent to mainstream radio on June 24, 2014. The music video was directed by Chris Marrs Piliero. It premiered on July 1, 2014.

=Promotional singles=

"Show Me What You Got" was released as the first promotional single on February 18, 2014.{{Cite web|url = https://music.apple.com/gb/album/show-me-what-you-got-single/821732533|title = iTunes - Music - Show Me What You Got by G.R.L.|date = 18 February 2014|access-date = May 21, 2015|website = Apple Inc.|publisher = iTunes Store (United Kingdom)|last = |first = }} It is also part of the compilation album Now That's What I Call Music! 49.

Track listing

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| total_length = 17:16

| title1 = Ugly Heart

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| length1 = 3:18

| title2 = Show Me What You Got

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  • Dr. Luke
  • Martin
  • Cirkut

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| length2 = 3:26

| title3 = Rewind

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  • Dr. Luke
  • Martin
  • Cirkut

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| length3 = 3:49

| title4 = Don't Talk About Love

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  • The Suspex

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| length4 = 3:06

| title5 = Girls Are Always Right

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| extra5 = Loules

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| length5 = 3:37

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Certifications

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{{Certification Table Entry|region=New Zealand|artist=G.R.L.|title=G.R.L. EP|award=Gold|type=album|relyear=2014|certyear=2022|source=radioscope|access-date=December 22, 2024}}

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References

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Category:2014 debut EPs

Category:RCA Records EPs