''G.R.L.'' is the debut

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(EP) by American

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, released on July 29, 2014 by

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and

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Background

In an interview with PopCrush, the group stated that they are working with

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, and

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for a new album, which is set to release in 2014.

Promotion

Prior to the release of their EP, the group began a monthlong promotional tour on September 10, 2013, in Brooklyn, New York, partnered with

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and Westfield Malls meeting fans, visiting radio stations, and performing at select locations. On March 14, 2014, the group performed at the iTunes Festival at

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, opening for

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and

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. They performed the songs "Girls Are Always Right", "Show Me What You Got", "

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", "Rewind", and "

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Singles

" was released as the lead single on June 3, 2014. It was sent to

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on June 24, 2014. The music video was directed by

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. It premiered on July 1, 2014.

Promotional singles

"Show Me What You Got" was released as the first promotional single on February 18, 2014. It is also part of the compilation album ''Now That's What I Call Music! 49''.

Track listing

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:GRL 2014 debut EPs RCA Records EPs