''Kandi Koated'' is the second studio album by American R&B recording artist

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, released on December 14, 2010 in the

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on her independent label Kandi Koated Entertainment and

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. The album features production from Kandi amongst others including

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, and

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. Kandi promoted the album with her debut EP, '' Fly Above EP'', released on October 29, 2009. The first single "Leave U" has reached number 89 on the ''Billboard''

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chart. The U.S.

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had a deluxe edition available for pre-order with 3 bonus tracks.

Background

In 2006, Kandi confirmed that she was working on her next album, which was originally set to be released that same year. Then, a promo single, "I Need", was released on December 19, 2006 for her second album. After the promo single failed to garner any success or attention, the album was put on hold indefinitely. In 2008, Kandi began work on her second album. The album had several release dates in 2009; July, August, September, and November. The '' Fly Above EP'' was released on October 29, 2009, coinciding with the release of the album. It was used to promote the album and the lead single "Fly Above". Kandi made the decision to delay her second album into 2010 because she wanted to continue to record, but the main reason for the delay was because ''

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'' hadn't signed her. The deal later fell through. Kandi also wanted to be able to promote her debut EP separately from her album.

Releases and promotion

The track "Fly Above" was used as a single from her '' Fly Above EP''. Prior to the album's earliest release date, the album's intro track as well as the songs "Me & U", "I Want You", "I Just Know" (which was on her " Fly Above EP"), and "How Could You..Feel My Pain" premiered separately, one song at a time, each day starting from November 1, 2010 until November 28, 2010. The full album was later released on Kandi's website. Kandi toured with R&B singer

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for

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's Back to Me tour.

Singles

* A buzz single, "Fly Above", was released on October 6, 2009. The record was originally intended to be released as the album's

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but was only used to support the EP '' Fly Above EP''. * Confirmed as the first single from the album, "Leave U" was produced by

. The song was released as a digital download on October 5, 2010. It was officially released to

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radio formats in October 2010. The song as recently debut at number 89 on the ''Billboard''s

chart. * "Haven't Loved Right" was released as a music video on Bravotv.com * As previewed on "The Real Housewives of Atlanta", Kandi premieres her new video for her new single, "How Could You...Feel My Pain". The video also features Kandi's well known friends, Tameka "Tiny" Cottle and rapper, Rasheeda.

Reception

Commercial performance

The album debuted at number ninety one on the US ''Billboard'' 200 chart, with first-week sales of 18,000 copies.

Critical response

''Kandi Koated'' was well received by music critics upon its release.

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writer Andy Kellman gave it 4 out of 5 stars and found Burruss to be "in fine form, either writing or co-writing each song, and she sounds more confident vocally than ever, with her material switching easily between heartache, desire, and self-empowerment".Kellman, Andy (December 14, 2010)
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. Retrieved on December 18, 2010. Steve Jones of ''

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'' gave the album 3 out of 4 stars and commented that it "proves that she's still got it as a vocal powerhouse and potent songwriter".Jones, Steve (December 18, 2010)
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''. Retrieved on December 18, 2010. The Ny Times review stated " her voice deserved a showcase like "Kandi Koated." The music is accomplished neo-soul, with programmed drumbeats and electronic keyboards filled out by string orchestrations and Kandi’s overdubbed vocal harmonies. It makes room for her to build narratives like an old-school soul singer."JON PARELES and JON CARAMANICAJ (December 27, 2010)
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Track listing

Notes * denotes co-producer * "Let's Get It" is track 9 on the track list of the deluxe edition. * "I'm Happy", is track 14 on track list of the deluxe edition. * "Go On Without You", a

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cover, is track 13 on the track list of the deluxe edition.

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

References

{{Authority control 2010 albums Asylum Records albums Kandi Burruss albums Albums produced by Jazze Pha Albums produced by Ne-Yo Albums produced by Malay (record producer) Albums produced by Drumma Boy Albums produced by Bryan-Michael Cox