I'm Taking Off
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I'm Taking Off is the second solo album released by Backstreet Boys
member Nick Carter
. The album was initially released on his own record label, Kaotic INC.
studio album This Is Us, Carter entered the studio to record solo material for a possible second album. On November 28, 2010, a new song, "Just One Kiss
", was unveiled to Japanese radio. The song became an immediate success, peaking at #12 on the Japan Hot 100
. Thus, Carter compiled a series of tracks he had recorded, and announced that his second studio album would be released on February 2, 2011 in Japan
. On the week of release, the album sold 9,928 copies, peaking at #8, before dropping to #17 the following week, selling 4,103 copies. In it's third week on the chart, it sold a further 3,100 copies, dropping to #30. A deluxe version of the album, with a bonus DVD, was made available on February 9.
As such, Carter decide to release the album in the United States
due it's success in Japan. The US release date was set for May 24, 2011, however, Carter announced the album would only be released digitally. Carter also announced that the single "Just One Kiss" would receive a US release on April 5. The US version of the album replaces the track "Jewel In Our Hearts" with a new track, entitled "Remember". The US version also included a dance remix of the single "Just One Kiss
". A deluxe version of the album, containing the contents of the Japanese Bonus DVD, was also made available. The album peaked at #14 on the US Digital Chart.
Europe became the next country to receive a release. "Just One Kiss" was released on April 29, before the album received a release on June 2. The European version of the album does not include "Jewel In Our Hearts", "Remember" or the dance remix of "Just One Kiss", however, includes two further tracks - a new composition entitled "Coma", and Carter's 2009 duet with Jennifer Paige
, "Beautiful Lie". The European version of the album comes packaged in a limited edition digipak, with postcard, poster, full album booklet, four additional videos and further enhanced content.
Canada became the last country to receive a release. However, this time, a brand new song, "Love Can't Wait
", was released as the album's lead single on June 21. The album was released on August 9. The Canadian version includes "Love Can't Wait" as a bonus track, but does not include "Jewel In Our Hearts", "Coma", "Remember", "Beautiful Lie" or the dance remix of "Just One Kiss". The album peaked at #2 on the Canadian Digital Chart.
On November 15, 2011, a new version of the album was released worldwide. Entitled I'm Taking Off: Relaunched & Remixed, the release packages the original eleven-track album, accompanied by the specific bonus tracks available in each region, alongside a sixteen-track remix EP, containing remixes of "I'm Taking Off", "So Far Away", "Love Can't Wait", "Not The Other Guy", "Just One Kiss" and "Falling Down".
Backstreet Boys
The Backstreet Boys are an American vocal group, formed in Orlando, Florida in 1993. The band originally consisted of A. J. McLean, Howie Dorough, Brian Littrell, Nick Carter and Kevin Richardson. They rose to fame with their debut international album, Backstreet Boys...
member Nick Carter
Nick Carter (musician)
Nickolas Gene "Nick" Carter is an American singer-songwriter, dancer, musician, entertainer and actor. He is best known as a member of the pop group, Backstreet Boys. He went on to release a solo album called Now Or Never during their hiatus. He has made occasional television appearances and...
. The album was initially released on his own record label, Kaotic INC.
Background
Following the conclusion of the recording of the Backstreet BoysBackstreet Boys
The Backstreet Boys are an American vocal group, formed in Orlando, Florida in 1993. The band originally consisted of A. J. McLean, Howie Dorough, Brian Littrell, Nick Carter and Kevin Richardson. They rose to fame with their debut international album, Backstreet Boys...
studio album This Is Us, Carter entered the studio to record solo material for a possible second album. On November 28, 2010, a new song, "Just One Kiss
Just One Kiss (Nick Carter song)
"Just One Kiss" is a song by American singer-songwriter, Nick Carter. It was written by Carter, Jason Ingram and Daniel Muckala, and produced for Carter's second studio album, I'm Taking Off. "Just One Kiss" was released on January 28, 2011, as the album's first single, peaking at #12 on the Japan...
", was unveiled to Japanese radio. The song became an immediate success, peaking at #12 on the Japan Hot 100
Japan Hot 100
The Japan Hot 100 is a music singles chart in Japan. It is compiled by Billboard and Hanshin Contents Link ever since February 2008. The chart is updated every Wednesday at billboard-japan.com and every Thursday at billboard.com ....
. Thus, Carter compiled a series of tracks he had recorded, and announced that his second studio album would be released on February 2, 2011 in Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
. On the week of release, the album sold 9,928 copies, peaking at #8, before dropping to #17 the following week, selling 4,103 copies. In it's third week on the chart, it sold a further 3,100 copies, dropping to #30. A deluxe version of the album, with a bonus DVD, was made available on February 9.
As such, Carter decide to release the album in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
due it's success in Japan. The US release date was set for May 24, 2011, however, Carter announced the album would only be released digitally. Carter also announced that the single "Just One Kiss" would receive a US release on April 5. The US version of the album replaces the track "Jewel In Our Hearts" with a new track, entitled "Remember". The US version also included a dance remix of the single "Just One Kiss
Just One Kiss
"Just One Kiss" is a single by American country music group Exile. Released in March 1988, it was the third single from their album Shelter from the Night. The song reached #9 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in July 1988....
". A deluxe version of the album, containing the contents of the Japanese Bonus DVD, was also made available. The album peaked at #14 on the US Digital Chart.
Europe became the next country to receive a release. "Just One Kiss" was released on April 29, before the album received a release on June 2. The European version of the album does not include "Jewel In Our Hearts", "Remember" or the dance remix of "Just One Kiss", however, includes two further tracks - a new composition entitled "Coma", and Carter's 2009 duet with Jennifer Paige
Jennifer Paige
Jennifer Paige is an American singer-songwriter who achieved success with the 1998 pop hit "Crush". She is considered to be one of the 1990s' biggest one-hit wonders.-Biography:...
, "Beautiful Lie". The European version of the album comes packaged in a limited edition digipak, with postcard, poster, full album booklet, four additional videos and further enhanced content.
Canada became the last country to receive a release. However, this time, a brand new song, "Love Can't Wait
Love Can't Wait (Nick Carter song)
"Love Can't Wait" is a song by American singer-songwriter Nick Carter, released as the lead Canadian single from his second studio album, I'm Taking Off. The single was released on June 21, 2011. The song only appears on the Canadian version of the album, and has not been released in any other...
", was released as the album's lead single on June 21. The album was released on August 9. The Canadian version includes "Love Can't Wait" as a bonus track, but does not include "Jewel In Our Hearts", "Coma", "Remember", "Beautiful Lie" or the dance remix of "Just One Kiss". The album peaked at #2 on the Canadian Digital Chart.
On November 15, 2011, a new version of the album was released worldwide. Entitled I'm Taking Off: Relaunched & Remixed, the release packages the original eleven-track album, accompanied by the specific bonus tracks available in each region, alongside a sixteen-track remix EP, containing remixes of "I'm Taking Off", "So Far Away", "Love Can't Wait", "Not The Other Guy", "Just One Kiss" and "Falling Down".
Track listing
- I'm Taking Off: Relaunched & Remixed"
- "I'm Taking Off" (DJ Kevin Larock Remix)
- "I'm Taking Off" (Aproaching Nirvana Remix)
- "I'm Taking Off" (B Sensei Remix)
- "So Far Away" (Romey B. Remix)
- "So Far Away" (Tinok Dubai Remix)
- "So Far Away" (Michael Van Erp Remix)
- "Love Can't Wait" (Stereotheif Remix)
- "Love Can't Wait" (Maxwell B Superstar Remix)
- "Not The Other Guy" (Saulius V Remix)
- "Not The Other Guy" (Incorporated Element Remix)
- "Not The Other Guy" (TinoVinco Remix)
- "Falling Down" (Savacan Extended Club Remix)
- "Falling Down" (Peaboo Remix)
- "Falling Down" (Final Conflict Remix)
- "Just One Kiss" (Dezzo & Tenenbaum Remix)
- "Just One Kiss" (Dezzo & Tenenbaum Radio Edit)
Charts
| Year | Chart | Peak Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Japan Japan Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south... Albums Chart |
#8 |
| 2011 | Canadian Billboard Chart | #12 |
| 2011 | Canadian iTunes Pop Chart | #2 |
| 2011 | Germany Albums Top 50 Chart | #46 |
Release History
| Country | Date |
|---|---|
| Japan Japan Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south... |
February 2, 2011 |
| United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
May 24, 2011 |
| Europe Europe Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting... |
June 3, 2011 |
| Canada Canada Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean... |
August 9, 2011 |