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Joshua Bassett (EP)

Joshua Bassett is the debut EP by American singer-songwriter Joshua Bassett, released on March 12, 2021, through Warner Records.

Joshua Bassett
EP by
Joshua Bassett
ReleasedMarch 12, 2021
Length19:37
LabelWarner
Producer
Joshua Bassett chronology
Joshua Bassett
(2021) 		Crisis / Secret / Set Me Free
(2021)
Singles from Joshua Bassett
  1. "Lie Lie Lie"
    Released: January 14, 2021
  2. "Only a Matter of Time"
    Released: January 28, 2021
  3. "Telling Myself"
    Released: March 12, 2021

The EP was supported by the release of three singles, "Lie Lie Lie", released on January 14, "Only a Matter of Time", released on January 28, and "Telling Myself", released on March 12, 2021.

Background and conception

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In early 2020, Bassett signed with talent and entertainment company United Talent Agency, as well as signed a recording contract with Warner Bros. Records.[1][2] after signing with Warner Bros. Records, He released his debut single, "Common Sense", on music platforms on April 3, 2020.[3] Later that month, Bassett appeared in the television special, The Disney Family Singalong, in which he performed "We're All In This Together" from High School Musical alongside the film's cast as well as cast members from the Zombies and Descendants franchises.[4][5] Bassett's second single, "Anyone Else", was released on July 16, 2020.[6] In August 2020, he was a guest star participant on Nickelodeon's reality game series Unfiltered.[7] In October 2020, in an interview, Bassett revealed that he had worked on his six track debut EP which would be released soon.[8] That same month, he revealed in an interview with Good Morning America that his debut EP would be released in early 2021.[9]

On January 14, 2021, Bassett released "Lie Lie Lie",[10] the lead single from his then-upcoming debut EP, with a R3hab remix and an acoustic piano version released the following month.[11][12] The song peaked in the top thirty on the US Bubbling Under Hot 100 and in the top ninety on the OOC UK Singles, becoming his first entry on both charts.[13][14] Bassett had shared a snippet of the song on Instagram under the title, "I Know", back in late 2019 when the song had not entered production.[15] He followed it up with the second single from his EP, "Only a Matter Of Time", released on January 28, 2021.[16][17] In February 2021, Limbo, a short film that he had filmed back in 2015, was released on Amazon Prime Video and Vimeo on Demand. Despite the delayed release, the short film marked his film debut.[18] Bassett played Caleb, an estranged young boy who reconnects with his father, the latter who is on a journey of self-reflection.[19] Later that month, he revealed the track listing, cover art, and release date of his EP.[20][21]

Release

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On March 12, 2021, Bassett's self-titled debut EP was released.[22] He wrote, co-produced five of six tracks in the record, and played six instruments throughout the body of work. The EP's subject matter centers on heartbreak, love, regret, and betrayal.[23]

Track listing

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Joshua Bassett track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Sorry"Joshua Bassett
  • Bassett
  • Dallas Caton
03:22
2."Do It All Again"Bassett
03:31
3."Lie Lie Lie"BassettAfterhrs02:56
4."Only a Matter of Time"
  • Bassett
  • Gosling
03:14
5."Telling Myself"
  • Bassett
  • Caton
  • Pramik
02:49
6."Heaven is You"
  • Bassett
  • Gosling
03:43
Total length:19:37

Charts

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Weekly charts

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Weekly chart performance for Joshua Bassett
Chart (2021) Peak
position
Heatseekers Albums[24] 19

Release history

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Release history and formats for Joshua Bassett
Region Date Format(s) Label Ref.
Various March 12, 2021
Warner [25]

References

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  1. ^ Hipes, Patrick (January 30, 2020). "'High School Musical: The Musical: The Series' Star Joshua Bassett Inks With UTA". Deadline. Archived from the original on January 30, 2020. Retrieved March 21, 2020.
  2. ^ "'Triple Threat' 'High School Musical' Star Joshua Bassett Signs With Warner Records". Billboard. March 26, 2020. Archived from the original on February 5, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2020.
  3. ^ "Joshua Bassett Makes His Major Label Debut With 'Common Sense'". idolator. April 3, 2020. Retrieved April 3, 2020.
  4. ^ Rearick, Lauren (April 17, 2020). "Disney Family Singalong Recap: "HSM" Cast Reunion, Ariana Grande's Disney Princess Moment, and More". Teen Vogue. Archived from the original on June 13, 2022. Retrieved June 13, 2022.
  5. ^ Ramos, Dino-Ray (April 14, 2020). "Kenny Ortega Talks Reuniting 'High School Musical' Cast Members For 'Disney's Family Singalong'; Zac Efron Joins ABC Special". Deadline. Archived from the original on June 13, 2022. Retrieved June 13, 2022.
  6. ^ "Joshua Bassett Releases New Song & Video 'Anyone Else'". Archived from the original on August 8, 2020. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  7. ^ Nickelodeon [@Nickelodeon] (August 12, 2020). "try to guess who this Unfiltered mystery guest was before the reveal! did you get it right?" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  8. ^ Breach, Amy-Jo (October 26, 2020). "Joshua Bassett". Boys by Girls. Archived from the original on September 30, 2022. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
  9. ^ "'High School Musical' star Joshua Bassett announces new EP". Yahoo! News | ABC News. December 11, 2020. Archived from the original on October 26, 2021. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
  10. ^ Aniftos, Rania (January 14, 2021). "Joshua Bassett Brushes Off a Shady Friend in 'Lie Lie Lie'". Billboard. Archived from the original on July 25, 2022. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
  11. ^ Joshua Bassett [@joshuatbassett] (February 12, 2021). "The @R3HAB remix of 'Lie Lie Lie' is out now" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  12. ^ Joshua Bassett [@joshuatbassett] (February 26, 2021). "Lie Lie Lie (Acoustic Piano) is out now" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  13. ^ Fuentes, Tamara (January 14, 2021). "Joshua Bassett Says New Song "Lie, Lie, Lie" is About an Ex-Best Friend". Seventeen. Archived from the original on July 29, 2022. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
  14. ^ Jackson, Dory (January 14, 2021). "Joshua Bassett Drops Song 'Lie, Lie, Lie' After Rumored Olivia Rodrigo Feud". Us Weekly. Archived from the original on July 25, 2022. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
  15. ^ Sanchez, Gabrielle (January 15, 2021). "Who's Been Lie Lie Lying? An Investigation into Joshua Bassett's "Lie Lie Lie"". Vulture. Archived from the original on July 25, 2022. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
  16. ^ Mier, Tomás (January 29, 2021). "Joshua Bassett's Drops 'Only a Matter of Time' — Is It About the Olivia Rodrigo Drama?". People. Archived from the original on July 27, 2022. Retrieved July 27, 2022.
  17. ^ Mamo, Heran (January 27, 2021). "Joshua Bassett Teases New Single 'Only a Matter of Time'". Billboard. Archived from the original on July 27, 2022. Retrieved July 27, 2022.
  18. ^ Peterson, Karla (February 11, 2021). "After six years, Oceanside actor Joshua Bassett's film debut is ready to stream". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Archived from the original on June 3, 2022. Retrieved June 3, 2022.
  19. ^ Maurine, Kailin (January 23, 2021). "Watch the Trailer for 'Limbo' Featuring Disney's 'High School Musical: The Musical: The Series' Joshua Bassett in His Debut Role". Nerds and Beyond. Archived from the original on June 13, 2022. Retrieved June 13, 2022.
  20. ^ Joshua Bassett [@joshuatbassett] (February 20, 2021). "MARCH 12. link to preorder here !!!!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  21. ^ Glicksman, Josh (February 25, 2021). "Joshua Bassett Wants His Music To 'Live On Its Own'". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 20, 2021. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
  22. ^ Fenske, Julie (March 19, 2021). "Track by Track: Joshua Bassett's Debut EP". Young Hollywood. Archived from the original on September 26, 2021. Retrieved June 9, 2022.
  23. ^ Gibson, Kelsie (March 12, 2021). "With His Debut EP, Joshua Bassett Hopes "Honesty Inspires Honesty"". Popsugar Entertainment. Retrieved June 14, 2021.
  24. ^ "Heatseekers Albums Chart: March 27, 2021". Billboard. Archived from the original on February 20, 2022. Retrieved March 23, 2021.
  25. ^ Joshua Bassett - EP release formats:
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