Brand New Me (Alicia Keys song)
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Length | 3:53 | |||
Label | RCA | |||
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Producer(s) | Alicia Keys | |||
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"Brand New Me" on YouTube |
"Brand New Me" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter
Background and release
"There may be people in your life that knew you for a long time and they think of you only as the person you used to be and not the person you now are! And this song is a conversation introducing them to the new you. Where nothing can hold you back and no one can hold you down!"
—Alicia Keys, on the song's concept[2]
Girl on Fire is Keys' fifth studio album and a follow-up to
Composition
"Brand New Me" is a
Lyrically, the song speaks about growing and evolving.
Critical reception
Melissa Maerz of
Music video
The music video premiered on
Rolling Stone called the music video a "triumphant turn at reinvention" from Keys.[18] David Greenwald of Billboard said Keys is "starting a fresh story" with "style to match".[19]
Live performances
Keys premiered the track at the
On November 12, Keys performed the song on VH1 Storytellers, as well as "Not Even the King" and other songs. Josh Stillman of Entertainment Weekly praised her appearance on the show as a whole; he wrote: "She carries herself onstage with cool and confidence – not showy or attention-seeking, merely comfortable – and speaks in a voice so smooth you could drape it over your shoulders."[21] He noted that Keys was backed by a six-piece band for songs such as "No One" and "If I Ain't Got You", but stripped down the mood for the "passionate solo renditions" of "Not Even the King" and "Brand New Me".[21] Keys has announced plans to tour the UK in May 2013, and has confirmed that "Brand New Me" is on the setlist along with several other songs from Girl on Fire as well as her older hits.[22]
Official remix
In celebration of her thirty-second birthday, Keys released a remix of "Brand New Me" entitled "BNM Part 2", on January 25, 2013. Speaking about the remix and her birthday, Keys said: "I’ve been so overwhelmed by all of your birthday love that I HAD to do something extra special for you! Love to you!!!"
On January 31, 2013, Keys invited husband Swizz Beatz and close friend Jada Pinkett Smith to Brooklyn in New York City to film a music video for the remix. It was directed by Taj Stansberry.[27] The video remains unreleased; Keys continued to promote Girl on Fire, releasing music videos for "New Day", "Fire We Make" and "Tears Always Win".
Track listing and formats
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Brand New Me" | 3:53 |
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Brand New Me" (Part II) | 3:09 |
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from the Girl on Fire liner notes.[29]
- Recording
- Recorded and mixed at Oven Studios, New York City, New York
- Personnel
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Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Release history
Region | Date | Format | Label |
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United States | November 19, 2012[8][42] | Urban airplay
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RCA Records |
Australia | November 29, 2012[43] | Mainstream airplay | |
Italy | November 30, 2012[44] | Sony Music |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[45] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
References
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- ^ Mitchell, Gail (November 2, 2012). "Alicia Keys' 'Girl on Fire': The Billboard Cover Story". Billboard. Retrieved November 19, 2012.
- ^ a b c d e Keys, Alicia (November 10, 2012). "Listen to Alicia's New Single "Brand New Me"". aliciakeys.com. Archived from the original on January 16, 2013. Retrieved November 20, 2012.
- ^ Keys, Alicia (November 9, 2012). "Blessed2share new track off #AKGirlOnFire, #BrandNewMe. This song is my autobiography SendingLuv!". Twitter. Retrieved November 20, 2012.
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- ^ a b "Alicia Keys Finds Liberation in 'Brand New Me' Clip". Rolling Stone. December 18, 2012. Retrieved December 18, 2012.
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