Confident
2015
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Recording Info
The album was recorded at MXM Studios, Chalice Studios, Westlake Audio Studios (Los Angeles), Wolf Cousins Studios, Kinglet Studios (Stockholm), Rokstone Studios, and The Hide Out Studios (London). Lovato worked with producers Max Martin, Ilya Salmanzadeh, Ali Payami, Jason Evigan, Johan Carlsson, Steve Mac, Stargate, Carl Falk, Rami Yacoub, Babydaddy and Peter Carlsson.
Track Highlights
- Cool for the Summer — The first single from the album, about sexually experimenting with a female lover during summertime. It peaked at number 11 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
- Confident — The second single from the album, about confidence. It reached number 21 on the Hot 100.
- Stone Cold — The third single, about the pain of watching an ex move on.
- Father — A ballad dedicated to Lovato's biological father who died in 2013.
Personnel
- Demi Lovato (Lead Vocals, Background Vocals, Piano, Keys, Songwriter)
- Max Martin (Producer, Songwriter, Drums, Keys, Programming, Percussion)
- Ilya Salmanzadeh (Producer, Songwriter, Guitar, Bass, Keys, Programming, Percussion, Background Vocals)
- Savan Kotecha (Songwriter, Background Vocals)
- Iggy Azalea (Vocals)
- Sirah (Vocals)
- Johan Carlsson (Music Production, Vocal Production, Drum Programming, Keys, Guitar, Percussion, Bass)
- Laleh Pourkarim (Producer, Songwriter, Background Vocals)
Significance
Confident was nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards, marking Lovato's first career Grammy nomination. The album debuted at number one in Canada and reached the top 10 in fifteen other countries, including the United Kingdom and the United States. Critics noted the album's themes of self-empowerment and Lovato's vocal strength, with some highlighting the album's blend of pop, R&B, and electronic influences. Reviewers have described the album as a display of Lovato's evolution as an artist, showcasing her powerhouse vocals and self-assured attitude. Some critics noted that while the album has many strengths, some tracks lack originality or a distinct personality. Despite these criticisms, *Confident* is generally seen as a compelling pop record that highlights Lovato's growth and vocal abilities.
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