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Side Effects of You

Side Effects of You is the fourth studio album by American recording artist Fantasia. It was released in the United States on April 23, 2013, by RCA Records after the disbanding of her former label J Records in 2011. Dubbed as a rock soul album,[1] it was primarily produced by Harmony Samuels whom Fantasia called her "Quincy Jones,"[2] referring to their creation process. British DJ Naughty Boy contributed the title track, while guest vocals were provided by rappers Big K.R.I.T. and Missy Elliott and singer Kelly Rowland.

Side Effects of You
Studio album by
Fantasia
ReleasedApril 19, 2013 (2013-04-19)
Genre
Length45:59
Label
Producer
Fantasia chronology
Back to Me
(2010) 		Side Effects of You
(2013) 		The Definition Of...
(2016)
Singles from Side Effects of You
  1. "Lose to Win"
    Released: January 8, 2013
  2. "Without Me"
    Released: April 17, 2013
  3. "Side Effects of You"
    Released: October 8, 2013

The album earned largely positive reviews, who complimented its progression from Fantasia's earlier works. As with her previous project Back to Me (2010), Side Effects of You debuted and peaked at number two on the US Billboard 200 and reached the top of the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. By 2016, it had sold 300,000 copies domestically. The album received three Grammy Award nominations, including Best Progressive R&B Album. In the summer of 2013, Barrino promoted the album with the Side Effects of You Tour.

Singles

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The album's lead single, "Lose to Win", was released on January 8, 2013.[3] On March 4, 2013, the music video for "Lose to Win" was released.[4] On April 17, 2013, the album's second single, "Without Me" featuring Kelly Rowland and Missy Elliott was released.[5] On July 1, 2013, the music video was released for "Without Me" featuring Kelly Rowland and Missy Elliott.[6] On October 8, 2013, the album's third single, "Side Effects of You" was released.[7]

Critical response

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic     [8]
Today     [9]

Side Effects of You received generally favorable reviews from music critics, who complimented its progression from Fantasia's earlier works. Andy Kellman from AllMusic complimented her prominent role in its production and her choice in collaborators, adding that she "has released her finest album yet."[8] SoulTracks editor Melody Charles found that Side Effects of You was "a lot like its creator and co-author: enthralling ("In Deep"), engaging ("To The Heavens") and at times, uneven in execution ("Haunted") [...] Experiencing her still-evolving prowess as a person and performer is just like her most recent American Idol set: bold, brash and beautiful to behold."[10]

Gerrick D. Kennedy from The Los Angeles Times praised the project as "sumptuous contemporary R&B dipped in vintage rock and soul,"[11] with Billboard noting: "More international in flavor and more adventurous than earlier outings, Side Effects of You gives Fantasia the chance to fully show off her vocal versatility."[1] Bianca Roach, writing for Times Colonist, found that Side Effects of You "reminds us exactly why she captured our hearts to win 2004's American Idol. [She] declares a whole new lease on life, delivering a more mature, no-nonsense version of her former self."[12] Today's Christopher Toh felt that "this offering is, for some reason, rather melodramatic and rhythmically annoying, but one can't really fault her vocal performance much."[9]

Commercial performance

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The album debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200 chart, with first-week sales of 91,000 copies in the United States.[13] The top-selling R&B album of the week,[14] it also debuted at number-one on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, becoming her second consecutive album to do so.[15] By May 2016, Side Effects of You had sold 300,000 copies in the United States.[16]

Track listing

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Side Effects of You track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Supernatural Love" (featuring Big K.R.I.T.)
3:48
2."Ain’t All Bad"
Samuels[a]3:57
3."If I Was a Bird"
  • Barrino
  • Samuels
  • Thomas
  • Lumpkin
Samuels[a]2:47
4."Girl Talk (Interlude)"  1:47
5."Without Me" (featuring Kelly Rowland & Missy Elliott)
4:30
6."Side Effects of You"
3:25
7."Get It Right"
Samuels[a]3:45
8."So Much to Prove"
2:28
9."Change Your Mind"
Samuels[a]3:27
10."Lighthouse"
Samuels[a]4:16
11."Lose to Win"
  • Samuels
  • Martin[a]
4:12
12."End of Me"
Samuels[a]4:05
13."In Deep"
Samuels[a]3:33
Total length:45:59
Deluxe edition bonus tracks[17][18]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
14."Haunted" (featuring Tank, King Los, Al Sherrod Lambert & Jamia)
Samuels[a]4:37
15."To the Heavens"
  • Barrino
  • Bogart
  • Brown
  • Samuels
Samuels[a]3:36

Notes

  • ^a denotes producer(s) and vocal producer(s)
  • ^b denotes vocal producer(s) only
  • ^b denotes additional producer(s)

Sample credits

Charts

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Release history

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Release dates and formats for Side Effects of You
Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
United Kingdom April 19, 2013
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United States April 23, 2013 [23][24]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Mitchell, Gail (April 10, 2013). "R&B Album Review: 'Side Effects of You' Fantasia". Billboard. Retrieved July 21, 2023.
  2. ^ Caitlin, Carter (June 18, 2014). "Fantasia Reveals Plans For 'Side Effects' Follow-Up With Harmony Samuels". musictimes.com. Retrieved July 21, 2023.
  3. ^ "iTunes - Music - Lose To Win - Single by Fantasia". Itunes.apple.com. January 8, 2013. Retrieved April 23, 2013.
  4. ^ "Video: Fantasia – 'Lose to Win'". Rap-Up.com. Retrieved April 23, 2013.
  5. ^ "Without Me [Explicit]: Fantasia feat. Kelly Rowland & Missy Elliott: MP3 Downloads". Amazon. Retrieved January 31, 2014.
  6. ^ "Video: Fantasia f/ Kelly Rowland & Missy Elliott – 'Without Me'". Rap-Up.com. Retrieved January 31, 2014.
  7. ^ "Fantasia Announces Next Single "Side Effects of You" | ThisisRnB.com - Hot New R&B Music, Videos, News". ThisisRnB.com. October 8, 2013. Retrieved January 31, 2014.
  8. ^ a b Kellman, Andy (April 23, 2013). "Side Effects of You - Fantasia : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved April 29, 2013.
  9. ^ a b Christopher, Toh (May 24, 2013). "Music notes: The one-line album review". Today. Retrieved July 21, 2023.
  10. ^ Charles, Melody (April 23, 2013). "Fantasia – Side Effects of You (2013)". SoulTracks. Retrieved July 21, 2023.
  11. ^ Kennedy, Gerrick D. (April 23, 2013). "Pop & Hiss: Fantasia Barrino emerges triumphant on 'Side Effects of You'". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved July 21, 2023.
  12. ^ Roach, Bianca (April 22, 2013). "Music Review: Fantasia opens up, shows her strength on refreshing 4th album". Times Colonist. Retrieved July 21, 2023.
  13. ^ "Fantasia's 'Side Effects of You' Enters at No. 2". Rap-Up.com. October 18, 2010. Retrieved May 1, 2013.
  14. ^ Mansfield, Brian. "Fantasia album debuts at No. 1 R&B, No. 2 Billboard 200". USA Today. Retrieved July 21, 2023.
  15. ^ a b "Fantasia Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard.
  16. ^ "Upcoming Releases". Hits Daily Double. HITS Digital Ventures. Archived from the original on May 5, 2016.
  17. ^ a b "iTunes - Music - Side Effects of You (Deluxe Version) by Fantasia". iTunes.apple.com/gb. April 19, 2013. Retrieved July 15, 2013.
  18. ^ Fantasia - The Side Effects Of You - Only at Target (March 27, 2013). "Fantasia - The Side Effects Of You - Only at". Target. Retrieved April 12, 2013.
  19. ^ "Official R&B Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 18, 2022.
  20. ^ "Fantasia Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard.
  21. ^ "2013 Year-End Charts – Billboard 200 Albums". Billboard. Retrieved April 26, 2016.
  22. ^ "2013 Year-End Charts – Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Albums". Billboard. Retrieved April 26, 2016.
  23. ^ "Side Effects of You: Fantasia: Music". Amazon. April 23, 2013. Retrieved July 6, 2013.
  24. ^ "Tracklisting: Fantasia – 'Side Effects of You'". Rap-Up. February 26, 2013. Retrieved April 12, 2013.
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