Future is the second[3] studio album by Dutch DJ Don Diablo. It was released on 9 February 2018 through his Hexagon label.[4][5][6] Don had contributed his vocals to three of the sixteen songs on the album. Singers featured on the album include Ansel Elgort, Nina Nesbitt, Calum Scott, Betty Who, James Newman, Miles Graham, Holly Winter, Dave Thomas Junior, Paije and A R I Z O N A.[7][8][9][10]
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| Released | 9 February 2018 | |||
| Recorded | 2017–18 | |||
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| Label | Hexagon | |||
| Producer | Don Diablo[2] | |||
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Background
editDon revealed the title and release date of his first album since 2008's Life Is a Festival on his Snapchat story. He would be going on a tour of the same name in North America to promote the album.[11][4][12] Previously released singles such as "People Say", "You Can't Change Me", "Take Her Place" and "Don't Let Go" are expected to be part of the album.[5][13][14]
Don spoke about the album, he said "The upcoming album is all about pushing things forward, sonically and musically, taking things into the FUTURE in the broadest sense of the word." The sixth single "People Say" was debuted at the 2017 Ultra Music Festival in Miami in Don's stage performance. He also described the album as showing "a different side" of himself as a producer and artist.[15]
In a week before the release of the album, Don live-streamed some songs from the album on his Facebook page.[16][17] The live-stream featured Don performing his set inside a space shuttle provided, as a courtesy, by the European Space Agency.[18]
Don spoke about the album, stating "I wanted this to be a motivational record that sonically showcases new ideas on a production level, ranging from future house to future pop and everything in between."[8]
"These last few years have been quite a journey for me on all levels. I had to fight many demons on a personal level and rediscovered myself as an artist in the process. I never thought I would end up where I am today, but on my journey I have learned and experienced many things that I have (subconsciously) used while working on this album." —Don Diablo
The album's cover art bears a parody of the Parental Advisory sticker in the bottom right, showing a "futuristic" content label in place of the "explicit" content warning.
Commercial reception
editBillboard described the album as a "beautiful 'good vibes' radiator, welcomes the summer."[8] However, some of Don's fans described the lack of his unique future house sound as disappointing, and felt he was "straying away from his signature sound."[19]
Track listing
editAll tracks produced by Don Diablo.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Back to Us" (featuring Mike Waters) |
| 3:00 |
| 2. | "Everybody's Somebody" (featuring BullySongs) |
| 3:18 |
| 3. | "Put It on for Me" (featuring Nina Nesbitt) |
| 3:23 |
| 4. | "Give Me Love" (featuring Calum Scott) |
| 3:28 |
| 5. | "Higher" (featuring Betty Who) |
| 3:00 |
| 6. | "Take Her Place" (featuring Arizona) | 3:29 | |
| 7. | "Head Up" (featuring James Newman) |
| 3:11 |
| 8. | "Bright Skies (The Bit U Know)" (featuring Miles Graham) |
| 3:37 |
| 9. | "Found You" (featuring BullySongs) |
| 3:09 |
| 10. | "Reflections" |
| 4:33 |
| 11. | "You Can't Change Me" | 3:07 | |
| 12. | "Don't Let Go" (featuring Holly Winter) |
| 3:12 |
| 13. | "Killer" (featuring Dave Thomas Junior) | 4:07 | |
| 14. | "People Say" (featuring Paije) |
| 3:08 |
| 15. | "Satellites" | Schipper | 3:30 |
| 16. | "Echoes" | Schipper | 3:56 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 15. | "Gangsta Ways" | 3:00 |
| 16. | "Satellites" | 3:30 |
| 17. | "Echoes" | 3:56 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Believe" (featuring Ansel Elgort) |
| 3:37 |
| 2. | "Back to Us" (featuring Mike Waters) | 3:00 | |
| 3. | "Everybody's Somebody" (featuring BullySongs) | 3:18 | |
| 4. | "Put It on for Me" (featuring Nina Nesbitt) | 3:23 | |
| 5. | "Give Me Love" (featuring Calum Scott) | 3:28 | |
| 6. | "Higher" (featuring Betty Who) | 3:00 | |
| 7. | "Head Up" (featuring James Newman) | 3:11 | |
| 8. | "Save a Little Love" | 3:22 | |
| 9. | "Bright Skies (The Bit U Know)" (featuring Miles Graham) | 3:37 | |
| 10. | "Found You" (featuring BullySongs) | 3:09 | |
| 11. | "Reflections" | 4:33 | |
| 12. | "You Can't Change Me" | 3:07 | |
| 13. | "Momentum" | 2:49 | |
| 14. | "Don't Let Go" (featuring Holly Winter) | 3:12 | |
| 15. | "Killer" (featuring Dave Thomas Junior) | 4:07 | |
| 16. | "People Say" (featuring Paije) | 3:08 | |
| 17. | "Satellites" | 3:30 | |
| 18. | "Echoes" | 3:56 |
Charts
edit| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[22] | 107 |
| Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[23] | 92 |
| New Zealand Heatseeker Albums (RMNZ)[24] | 7 |
| US Top Dance/Electronic Albums (Billboard)[25] | 9 |
References
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- ^ "Don Diablo brengt tweede album Future uit". RTL Nieuws. Retrieved 2018-02-10.
- ^ a b "Don Diablo Reveals His New Album At Last". Your EDM. 2018-01-20. Retrieved 2018-01-25.
- ^ a b Einck, Henry. "Don Diablo Album "Future" erscheint im Februar 2018". Dance-Charts.de (in German). Retrieved 2018-01-25.
- ^ Diablo, Don (30 January 2018). "FUTURE: 09.02.2018". Twitter. Retrieved 2018-01-30.
- ^ "Don Diablo Drops 'FUTURE' Deluxe Edition Feat. Ansel Elgort on 'Believe': Listen". Billboard. Retrieved 2018-04-22.
- ^ a b c Bein, Kat (9 February 2018). "Don Diablo's 'Future' LP Radiates Positivity With 16 Massive Tracks: Listen". Billboard. Retrieved 2018-02-10.
- ^ "Find Out Why Don Diablo's New Album Is Already One Of Our Favorites Of 2018 [MUST LISTEN]". Your EDM. 2018-02-09. Retrieved 2018-02-10.
- ^ "Don Diablo Drops Sophomore album 'Future'". Retrieved 2018-02-10.
- ^ "Don Diablo lança o tão esperado álbum "Future", saiba mais". Wonderland in Rave (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2018-02-10.
- ^ "Don Diablo Releases Info On His New Album Coming Out". EDMTunes. 2018-01-22. Retrieved 2018-01-25.
- ^ "Don Diablo announces 'Future' North American tour". Dancing Astronaut. 2017-11-15. Retrieved 2018-01-25.
- ^ "Don Diablo onthult releasedatum van zijn nieuwe album - Partyscene". Partyscene (in Dutch). Retrieved 2018-01-25.
- ^ "Don Diablo releases 'People Say' featuring Paije". Dancing Astronaut. 2018-01-19. Retrieved 2018-01-26.
- ^ "Don Diablo previews upcoming album 'Future' ahead of release". We Rave You. 2018-02-07. Retrieved 2018-02-08.
- ^ Erik (2018-02-06). "Don Diablo Streams New Album FROM SPACE: Listen". EDM Sauce. Retrieved 2018-02-08.
- ^ "MUST WATCH: Don Diablo Debuts Highly Anticipated New Album On A Space Shuttle". Your EDM. 2018-02-06. Retrieved 2018-02-08.
- ^ Erik (2018-02-10). "Don Diablo Responds To Fans Who Are Disappointed By His New Sound". EDM Sauce. Retrieved 2018-02-10.
- ^ "FUTURE (Album Edition) by Don Diablo on Don Diablo Shop Online". Retrieved April 11, 2018.
- ^ "FUTURE (Deluxe Edition) by Don Diablo on Apple Music (CA)". iTunes. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
- ^ "Ultratop.be – Don Diablo – Future" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 17 February 2018.
- ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Don Diablo – Future" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 17 February 2018.
- ^ "NZ Heatseeker Albums Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 19 February 2018. Retrieved 16 February 2018.
- ^ "Don Diablo Chart History (Top Dance/Electronic Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 23 February 2018.