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It's official! 'American Idol' winner Jordin Sparks will release her as-yet-untitled debut album on November 20 through 19 Recordings/Jive. "'American Idol' has truly been a life altering experience," Sparks said. "I can't wait to share this next chapter of my story with all the fans that have supported me so far."
Although her album doesn't hits stores until November, Sparks debuts her long-awaited first single, 'Tattoo,' today.
Listen to 'Tattoo' by Jordin Sparks
Jordin Sparks interview
Jordin Sparks Talks About 'Tattoo' and Her New Album
How did you decide on Tattoo as a first single?
As soon as I heard the song, I knew I had to have it. I didn't even get past the first time the chorus played [when] I began to jump up and down and freak out about it. So, I knew that if I had the opportunity to have it on my album, I wanted it to be the first one. It was actually the first song that was pitched to me.
What was the recording process for the album as a whole?
Well, it's still in progress, but ultimately it's been going very well. Everyone I have been working with has been so amazing and kind. I love being in the studio. It gives me room to experiment and I love listening to the finished product!
How did you decide on what type of sound and style the album was going to have?
Well, I knew that I wanted people to be able to roll down their windows and blast the music. I knew that, when a slow ballad came on, I wanted people to be able to hear the emotion. I knew that, if my songs were played, I would want people to relate to the stories. And I'm still deciding.
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How did you decide on Tattoo as a first single?
As soon as I heard the song, I knew I had to have it. I didn't even get past the first time the chorus played [when] I began to jump up and down and freak out about it. So, I knew that if I had the opportunity to have it on my album, I wanted it to be the first one. It was actually the first song that was pitched to me.
What was the recording process for the album as a whole?
Well, it's still in progress, but ultimately it's been going very well. Everyone I have been working with has been so amazing and kind. I love being in the studio. It gives me room to experiment and I love listening to the finished product!
How did you decide on what type of sound and style the album was going to have?
Well, I knew that I wanted people to be able to roll down their windows and blast the music. I knew that, when a slow ballad came on, I wanted people to be able to hear the emotion. I knew that, if my songs were played, I would want people to relate to the stories. And I'm still deciding.
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