Foreword (Tori Kelly EP)

Foreword
EP by Tori Kelly
Released October 22, 2013
Recorded 2013
Genre
Length 16:09
Label Capitol
Tori Kelly chronology

Handmade Songs by Tori Kelly
(2012)		 Foreword
(2013)		 Unbreakable Smile
(2015)
Singles from Foreword
  1. "Dear No One"
    Released: October 23, 2013
  2. "Paper Hearts"
    Released: February 27, 2014

Foreword is the second extended play (EP) and debut major-label release by American recording artist Tori Kelly. It serves as her first release after being signed to Capitol Records in September 2013. The EP was released on October 22, 2013 through the label.

It was preceded by the single "Dear No One", which was released as iTunes' "Free Single of the Week" on October 23, 2013. Foreword debuted at number 16 on the Billboard 200.

Development and composition

"I decided to name this EP Foreword because to me it is an introduction to something bigger that is coming in the future."

—Kelly on why she titled the EP Foreword.[1]

In September 2013, it was announced that Kelly had signed to Capitol Records, after hiring Scooter Braun as her manager.[2] That same month, she announced that her major-label debut would be released in October.[3] In an interview with Vibe, Kelly stated that the EP has a "double meaning", and a representation of a succession from her debut Handmade Songs by Tori Kelly (2012).[4] Foreword‍ '​s material was described by Elle as a mixture of pop, R&B, and soul music.[5]

Promotion

To promote Foreword, Kelly was the sole supporting act for Ed Sheeran at his Madison Square Garden show in November 2013.[6] On December 12, 2013, she appeared on The Queen Latifah Show, where she spoke about the EP and performed "Dear No One".[7]

Singles

"Dear No One" was released on October 23, 2013 as the EP's lead single.[8] It was also featured as the iTunes Store's "Free Single of the Week" for October 23.[9]

"Paper Hearts" was released on February 27, 2014 as Foreword‍ '​s second and final single.[10] Its accompanying music video was released on the same day.[11]

Track listing

No. TitleWriter(s) Length
1. "Rocket"  Tori Kelly 2:21
2. "Dear No One"  Kelly 3:17
3. "Treasure"  Kelly 3:12
4. "Paper Hearts"  Kelly 3:19
5. "Daydream"  Kelly 4:00
Total length:
 16:09

Release history

Region Date Format(s) Label Ref.
United States October 22, 2013
Capitol [12]

Charts

Chart (2013) Peak
position
US Billboard 200 16

References

  1. ↑ "Tori Kelly To Release FOREWORD EP - The Music Universe". September 17, 2013. Retrieved February 15, 2015.
  2. ↑ "Tori Kelly Moves 'Foreword' Releases 'Dear No One' Video - Billboard". Billboard. November 6, 2013. Retrieved February 14, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Tori Kelly Announces EP and Tour". Artist Direct. September 27, 2013. Retrieved February 16, 2015.
  4. ↑ "Pardon The Introduction: Tori Kelly Talks New 'Foreword' EP". Vibe. October 22, 2013. Retrieved March 19, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Tori Kelly Interview - Tori Kelly 'Foreword' EP". Elle. October 17, 2013. Retrieved February 14, 2015.
  6. ↑ Garibaldi, Christina (November 2, 2013). "Taylor Swift Gives Ed Sheeran Some 'Love' With Surprise Concert Appearance - MTV". MTV News. Retrieved February 14, 2015.
  7. ↑ "Tori Kelly Moves "Foreword" With New Hit Single! - QueenLatifah.com". December 12, 2013. Retrieved February 15, 2015.
  8. ↑ Lansky, Sam (October 23, 2013). "Tori Kelly Makes A Big Splash With "Dear No One": Download It (For Free) - Music News, Reviews, and Gossip on Idolator.com". Idolator. Retrieved February 14, 2015.
  9. ↑ "iTunes - Music - Dear No One - Single by Tori Kelly". iTunes Store (United States). October 23, 2013.
  10. ↑ Filtsch, Byron (February 27, 2014). "Tori Kelly's 'Paper Hearts' Video Is Drowning Us In Feels". MTV Buzzworthy. Retrieved February 14, 2015.
  11. ↑ "Tori Kelly Keeps It Simple In Her Sentimental "Paper Hearts" Video: Watch". Idolator. February 27, 2014. Retrieved February 14, 2015.
  12. ↑ "iTunes - Music - Foreword - EP by Tori Kelly". iTunes Store (United States). October 22, 2013. Retrieved February 14, 2015.