I'm Not OK
| I'm Not OK | ||
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| EP by BILLY | ||
| Released | May 20, 2016 | |
| Recorded | 2015-2016 | |
| Genre |
Alternative rock Synthpop | |
| Length | 19:32 | |
| Language | English | |
| Label | De-Code LTD | |
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| Singles from I'm Not OK | ||
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I'm Not OK is the debut EP by the German rock band Tokio Hotel's lead singer, Bill Kaulitz , and was released through iTunes on May 20, 2016 under the moniker Billy.[1] It contains 5 songs. The official artwork was designed by German designer Andrew Brawl, who is also a good friend of Billy. The EP leaked on the Internet in April, nearly a month before official release due to iTunes music releasing system issues.
Background
The songs were originally written by Billy for Tokio Hotel’s upcoming album but were found very personal and didn’t fit Tokio Hotel’s sound. So Billy decided to release them as a solo artist. The EP is described by him as the diary of his thoughts and feels after a heartbreak.[2] Each song of the EP will feature something special. For “Love Don’t Break Me” it was a short film, a photo book and a photo exhibition.
Mini Tour
The EP was supported by a mini tour across 4 cities: Los Angeles, Berlin, Paris and Milan. Tickets for the events were very limited and sold out just in hours after being available. The events included meet and greet with Billy, fan questions, art exhibition, book signing and private listening session of EP.
Singles
The first and lead single off the EP is “Love Don’t Break Me”, released 29 April, 2016. The video was shot back in October, 2015 in Los Angeles by Davis Factor and premiered with the single release.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Love Don't Break Me" | Bill Kaulitz, Tom Kaulitz, Shiro Gutzie, Morgan Karr, Pionear | 3:36 |
| 2. | "Not Over You" | Bill Kaulitz, Tom Kaulitz, Shiro Gutzie, Pionear | 3:57 |
| 3. | "Odds Are Against Us" | Bill Kaulitz, Tom Kaulitz, Shiro Gutzie, Pionear | 4:00 |
| 4. | "California High" | Bill Kaulitz, Tom Kaulitz, Philipp Albinger, Shiro Gutzie, Morgan Karr | 4:27 |
| 5. | "Forbidden Love" | Bill Kaulitz, Tom Kaulitz, Shiro Gutzie, Pionear | 3:32 |
Total length: |
19:32 | ||
References
- ↑ "I'm Not OK - EP by Billy on iTunes". iTunes. April 28, 2016. Retrieved May 21, 2016.
- ↑ "BILLY is Not OK… - Fourculture Magazine". April 29, 2016. Retrieved May 21, 2016.