We Break the Dawn
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"We Break the Dawn" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter
"We Break the Dawn" dominated the US
Background
"Stop This Car", was originally rumored to be the lead single from Unexpected,[6] however it was later confirmed as the second single – only to be later changed in favor of "The Greatest".[7] "We Break the Dawn" was the first solo original release by Williams that was not distinctly Gospel in style or genre, causing the song to gain much media attention online. In describing Williams's new artistic direction, Hillary Crosley wrote, "there's a clear move away from the gospel."[7] When the song premiered on People.com, Brian Orloff posted, "It's a hot new look and new sound."[3] Meanwhile, noted UK R&B writer Pete Lewis of the award-winning Blues & Soul stated: "Williams' first solo pop/R&B LP 'Unexpected' is pioneered by the electro-club grooves of its melodically-soulful offshoot single 'We Break The Dawn'."[8]
Writing and composition
"We Break the Dawn" was written by
Critical reception
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Critical response to the song was universally positive. Nick Levine of
Release and promotion
On April 15, 2008, "We Break the Dawn" was released digitally in the US and physically on July 8, 2008.
In the UK, Williams promoted the song on the television show Loose Women. The song peaked within the top 50 of the UK Singles Chart.[19]
"We Break The Dawn" was featured on the season premiere of
Chart performance
Through the week ending June 8, "We Break the Dawn" had sold 12,000 digital downloads in the US according to
Music video
The video, directed by Phil Griffin, was shot on April 23, 2008 in downtown Los Angeles and premiered on May 20, 2008. It features Williams dancing in the empty streets of a city with her background dancers. The video was also used for the "
Formats and track listing
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Side one
Side two
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Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from the liner notes of Unexpected.[1]
- Andrew Frampton – engineer, production, writer
- Solange Knowles – writer
- Wayne Wilkins – engineer, production, writer
- Michelle Williams – vocals
Charts
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Release history
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United States | April 15, 2008 | Digital download |
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United Kingdom | September 22, 2008 | Digital download | [14] |
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- ^ People.com. Retrieved March 30, 2008.
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- Sony Music Entertainment. October 7, 2008. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
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- ^ a b "Williams in a Dance Mood On Third Solo Disc". Billboard. Retrieved March 30, 2008.
- ^ Lewis, Pete (2008). "MICHELLE WILLIAMS: Destiny's offspring". Blues & Soul. Retrieved January 15, 2011.
- ^ a b c Levine, Nick (September 22, 2008). "Music – Singles Review – Michelle Williams: 'We Break The Dawn'". Billboard. Retrieved January 15, 2011.
- About.com. Archived from the originalon June 15, 2011. Retrieved January 8, 2011.
- ^ Carolan, Robin (October 6, 2008). "Michelle Williams: Unexpected". Slant Magazine. Retrieved January 8, 2011.
- ^ a b "We Break The Dawn: Michelle Williams: Amazon.com: MP3 Downloads". Retrieved January 27, 2011.
- ^ a b "WE BREAK THE DAWN: MICHELLE WILLIAMS: Music". Retrieved January 27, 2011.
- ^ Amazon.co.uk. Retrieved January 27, 2011.
- ^ "Michelle Williams on The Wendy Williams Show Part 1". The Wendy Williams Show. YouTube. Retrieved January 27, 2011.
- ^ "Michelle Williams – We Break The Dawn live @ The Early Show". The Early Show. YouTube. Retrieved January 27, 2011.
- Good Day LA. YouTube. Retrieved January 27, 2011.
- ^ "Michelle Williams TRL – "They Know My Song"". TRL. YouTube. Retrieved January 27, 2011.
- ^ "Michelle Williams – Loose Women – 30th July 2008". Loose Women. YouTube. Retrieved January 27, 2011.
- ^ Collins, Dan (April 17, 2009). "Interview: Tammie Brown of RuPaul's Drag Race". laist. Archived from the original on January 23, 2016. Retrieved March 3, 2013.
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- ^ "PROGRESS REPORT" (PDF). Billboard. June 14, 2008. Retrieved October 2, 2021 – via worldradiohistory.com.
- ^ Joszor, Njai (July 11, 2008). "Michelle Williams Dances Straight To No. 1 With 'We Break The Dawn'". Singersroom.com. Archived from the original on November 30, 2010. Retrieved April 12, 2011.
- ^ a b "Rádiós Top 100 - hallgatottsági adatok alapján - 2009". Association of Hungarian Record Companies. Retrieved December 26, 2020.
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- ^ Jones, Alan (September 13, 2008). "Datafile: Exposure: TV Airplay Chart" (PDF). Music Week. p. 20. Retrieved September 1, 2022 – via worldradiohistory.com.
- ^ "iTunes – Music – We Break the Dawn – Single by Michelle Williams". iTunes. Retrieved February 2, 2012.
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- ^ "iTunes – Music – We Break the Dawn (The Remixes) – EP by Michelle Williams". iTunes. Retrieved February 2, 2012.
- ^ "iTunes – Music – We Break the Dawn (The Remixes) – The Mixes, Pt. 2 by Michelle Williams". iTunes. Retrieved February 2, 2012.
- ^ "iTunes – Music – We Break the Dawn – Single by Michelle Williams". iTunes. Retrieved February 2, 2012.
- ^ "Michelle Williams – We Break the Dawn MP3 Downloads – 7digital". 7digital. Archived from the original on December 26, 2010. Retrieved January 15, 2011.
- ^ "Michelle Williams – We Break the Dawn (CDr)". Discogs. Retrieved February 2, 2012.
- ^ "Michelle Williams – We Break the Dawn/Hello Heartbreak LP". Discogs. Retrieved February 2, 2012.
- ^ Michelle Williams — We Break The Dawn. TopHit. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
- ^ "Michelle Williams – Chart History (Global Dance Tracks)". Billboard. Retrieved December 25, 2021.
- ^ "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Rádiós Top 40 játszási lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége.
- ^ "Michelle Williams: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
- ^ "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
- ^ "Charts clubs: Upfront club Top 40" (PDF). Music Week. September 13, 2008. p. 23. Retrieved September 1, 2022 – via worldradiohistory.com.
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- ^ "Michelle Williams Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
- ^ "Michelle Williams Chart History (Dance Mix/Show Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
- ^ "Dance/Mix Show Airplay Songs - Year-End". Billboard. Retrieved August 2, 2021.