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Release Date
16 October 2009
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Length
14 tracks
Overcome is the debut album by British R&B singer Alexandra Burke. The album is Burke's first release since winning British television talent show, The X Factor. The album was released on the 19th October, and is preceded by the single "Bad Boys". A limited 2CD edition is also available for purchase, which includes some of Burke's X Factor performances.
produce for the album according to MTV. Meanwhile, British tabloid The Daily Mail reported that Burke had worked with producers Stargate, Ne-Yo, and RedOne. Burke's website confirmed that RedOne had produced a selection of songs for Burke to work on, including a song titled "Broken Heels", which was the first song recorded for Overcome. Whilst in the states she also worked with Roc Nation and Stargate. New production team "ELEMENT" announced on their website that they have produced two songs for Burke, including one track which made the final cut for Overcome, titled "Bury Me (6 Feet Under)". Another song, "Dangerous", is to be released as the B-side for "Bad Boys".
Aside from working with American producers, Burke also collaborated with British singer-songwriter Taio Cruz who commented that "Burke's vocals are sounding amazing". She has also recorded tracks with British dance duo The Freemasons. British singer Pixie Lott also revealed that she had submitted several songs for Burke's album and confirmed that one called "You Broke My Heart" will appear on the album.
According to the Daily Mail, Burke has said that she decided choose pop music for the record because "everyone expected her to do the opposite." She has said of the decision: "My voice will give it soul but the music is pop."
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