Weekend - Fired Up
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Fired Up
Angel Music Records
March 17th, 2012
Genre: Pop/R&B/Pop-Rock
Vocals
Oscar Ward,
Scott Wellington,
Billy Khan,
Riley Hamilton
Dustyn Blue
Featured Vocalist: Lyrica Ocha
Producer: Georgie James
Songwriters:
Dustyn Blue
Oscar Ward
Scott Wellington
Riley Hamilton
Billy Khan
Stefani Vola
Michelle Green
Ife Kuku
Keli O'Day
Lyrica Ocha
Tracklisting
1. Everything About You
2. Smile About It
3. Wish
4. Back To The Start
5. Calling The Shots
6. Higher
7. Love You To Death
8. Silence
9. The Weekend (Ft. Lyrica Ocha)
10. Fired Up
11. Gone
12. Hold On
13. Don't Think Of Me
Information
After Weekend were put together in Mid 2011 the boys got straight to work on their debut album. During the early stages, the album was originally intended to be an R&B/Motown sounding record, in the style of Boys II Men etc. However, after much deliberation, Weekend decided that interest in R&B would be low due to many current artists fading away and moving to the Dance genre so instead started working on a good old fashioned feel good pop album. The first song written was 'Smile About It' by Dustyn Blue. After recording the demo and liking what they heard, the boys got straight to work making their album trying to keep the same musical vibe flowing throughout.
The album, Fired Up, contains upbeat pop/rock songs but also has a more mature sound throughout which is shown on ballads like; 'Don't Think Of Me', 'Love You To Death' & the emotionally charged performance on 'Smile About It'. Weekend have stated that they know what they are and they know their place in the industry.....a boy band! They say that they will not record anything that isn't tru to their sound and will not be anything they aren't just to please people. So, if you're a teenage girl or a pop fanatic this album is your must have!
Album Thank You's
Dustyn
"Wow where do I begin? Well, first of all I just want to say a big thanks to Lyrica Ocha. A wonderful big cousin, a great manager and an awesome person. We wouldn't even be writing together if it wasn't for you, no words can describe how grateful I am. A huge thank you to the people at Angel Music Records, you guys are brilliant and really help and support us. To all the people involved in song writing alongside the band like; Michelle Green, Stefani Vola, Ife Kuku and Keli O'Day I want to thank you for all of the hard work that you've put in. Thank you to the the team of stylists who make us look presentable and that is a hard job! To my family back home in Tipperary I miss you so much but I just remember all of your words of encouragement and I stay strong, thanks for always being there for me. I love you!! To the boys; Oscar, you annoy the hell out of me so much, you terrorise me and beat me up but I wouldn't have it anyway. You are like a big brother to me and although we have 'our moments' we both know how close we really are and we will always be there for each other. Riley, you are probably the smartest person I know and also the quietest! I know how much you've been through since joining the group and I admire how calm you have remained, you inspire me so much and never forget that and don't keep bringing yourself down! Billy, the biggest poser in the world :P, you are one of the kindest people ever and I just love how passionate you are with our music oh and thanks for saving my life during rehearsals...almost forgot about that :P. Scott, you seriously need to have a rest! The things you do for us is just amazing, you look after us, you cook, you sort us out when we are behaving like idiots and I'll never forget you for that! You are like the 'dad' of the group and although that you're only twenty you are like a father figure....sometimes :P. Last but far from least, the fans. I love you with all of my dodgy heart, you inspire us and make us smile everyday. This album is for you. X"
Scott
It's been a crazy ass year! This time last year we were all strangers unaware that we would soon get together and become the best of friends and doing what we all love, making music! Oscar, you are the coolest guy ever! Billy, keep on charming the pants off of everyone ;), Riley you are just so selfless and kind and I love ya for it! and Dustyn what would I do with you?, you are so crazy and inspirational! Thanks to all the people behind the scenes, Lyrica Ocha, Angel Music Records, our writers, producers, stylists and publicists, we couldn't do it without you. To my family and friends, thanks for sticking by me and for putting up with me, haha <3. Finally, the fans. You are so crazy and wonderful it is unreal! We all love the things you send us and your words of encouragement!
Riley
If anyone said I would be writing "Thank You's" for an album I would have said they were mad but look, here I am doing the very thing! First of all, I want to say thanks to artists who inspire me like Katie Coyle, Stephanie Fierce & James Urie, they do their own thing and aren't afraid to be themselves. Most importantly they all have confidence, which is something I really lack but I am trying to build it up day by day. Secondly to Lyrica Ocha & Angel Music Records. We wouldn't be living our dreams if it weren't for you guys! so a big THANK YOU to you. Also a huge thanks to 'The Weekend Team' which includes song writers, our producer Georgie James, our stylists, PR and evryone else that works their backsides off helping us to do our best. Your hard work doesn't go unnoticed! To the lovely Michelle Green, you make me feel like the luckiest man alive and I'd be a fool to even think about upsetting you. You are a star and I love you XXXX. To the fans, you are fantastic and make us feel on top of the world! Now the boys!, Billy 'Bad Boy' Khan, you are the most laid back person ever you take things as they come and you don't let anything get to you which I wish I could do. Oscar, you make me laugh everyday without fail, Dustyn you and I both have so much in commom it's scary! and Scott, you are just a true gentleman and look after our best interests. Thanks to my family and friends back home <3 Also thanks to anyone I've missed out....sorry if I have. :) x
Oscar
As you all know, I'm a man of very few words.......thank you.
Now, being serious. Thanks to my family who are just the craziest bunch of people you could ever met. To by closest friends back home, Jess (you mad woman!), Kyle (You crazy motherf****r) and Lewis (The most unluckiest guy alive), thanks for not ditching me and for not staying around me just for money....well I hope that's not why you still hang around me! :P To all the fans, you are the bollocks! To Eilidh, my BB Queen, you are amazing and make me feel like I can do anything. I know you've been through so much and I admiire you for staying strong. And last (and certainly least, JOKE!) the Weekend boys! Scott, you are just the best! When I'm acting like an arse you tell me (and I still ignore you, but thanks for showing an interest in me :P), Riley you can show everyone that you are a true star and I know you can, juts believe in yourself! Billy, keep on pouting my little 'Posh Spice' haha love ya bro. Dustyn, I absolutely hate you at times, I want to kill you but we are (secretly) the best of friends :P Seriously, you are like my little brother and I do care for you :)
Billy
I'mma keep this short and sweet. Thank you to Angel Music Records and Lyrica Ocha for helping us get to where we are today. Thanks to my mum who has helped me become the man I am today, I know since my dad left life has been hard on you and for you to be able to raise 3 children on your own really makes you an awesome mum! To my big sisters who annoy the crap out of me, I love you so much! To my lil' bro, Deneil, you are my little star. Keep working hard and do me proud :D. To the fans, you are truly amazing and especially fans of me; my "Silly Billy's", you are wicked! :P Finally, a HUGE thanks to Oz, Scotty, Ri and Dust. You boys are great fun and I now consider you to be a part of my family. I love you all and I don't want to imagine life without you cos it would be pretty dull. x
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