We Break the Dawn
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| Single by Michelle Williams from the album Unexpected |
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| Released | April 15, 2008 (US Digital) | ||||
| Format | Digital download (U.S.) CD single (global) |
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| Genre | Pop, dance, R&B | ||||
| Length | 3:54 | ||||
| Label | Music World/Columbia | ||||
| Writer(s) | Andrew Frampton, Michelle Williams and Solange Knowles | ||||
| Producer | Wayne Wilkins and Andrew Frampton | ||||
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"We Break the Dawn" is a pop/dance/R&B song recorded by American singer-songwriter Michelle Williams, the first single from her forthcoming album Unexpected. The song was written by Andrew Frampton, Michelle Williams and Solange Knowles, and produced by Wayne Wilkins and Andrew Frampton.[1] It was released on the People.com website on March 31, 2008.[2] Its arrangement is built over simple synth-heavy and an understated back beat, and its lyrics chronicle a woman's feelings on a dance club.
"We Break the Dawn" is the first mainstream pop music single from Williams, moving away from her previous Gospel-oriented style. "Stop This Car", the originally rumored lead-off single,[3] has since been confirmed as the second single.[4]
This song has been remixed by Flo Rida. He is featured rapping in one verse.
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[edit] Music and structure
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"We Break the Dawn" is pop/dance music with R&B-influenced vocals.
[edit] Music video
The video for the song was shot on April 23 in Los Angeles, California.[5] It premiered on May 20, 2008 and was directed by Phil Griffin. It features Williams dancing in a empty city with her background dancers.[6]
[edit] Formats and track listing
CD single
- "We Break the Dawn (Album Version)" – 3:54
- "We Break the Dawn (DJ Montay Remix) (featuring Flo Rida) – 3:32
- "We Break the Dawn (Remix)" – 4:30
- "We Break the Dawn (Lost Daze Club Mix)" – 5:40
- "We Break the Dawn (Instrumental)" – 3:54
- "We Break the Dawn (Acapella)" – 3:54
[edit] Reception
In describing the forthcoming album, Hillary Crosley writes, "there's a clear move away from the gospel."[4] When the song premiered on People.com, Brian Orloff posted, "It's a hot new look and new sound."[2]
[edit] Chart performance
| Chart 2008 | Peak Position |
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| iTunes | 18 |
| US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play | 38 |
[edit] References
- ^ "Music World/Columbia Records Set to Release 'Unexpected'". EarthTimes. Retrieved on April 2, 2008.
- ^ a b "EXCLUSIVE FIRST LISTEN: A New Sound for Destiny's Child's Michelle Williams". People.com. Retrieved on March 30, 2008.
- ^ Michelle Williams "Stop This Car"
- ^ a b "Williams In A Dance Mood On Third Solo Disc". Billboard. Retrieved on March 30, 2008.
- ^ "We Break The Dawn Video shoot". Michelle Williams Shoots "We Break the Dawn" Music Videotvblog. Retrieved on April 18, 2008.
- ^ "We Break The Dawn" Video
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