''Little Red'' is the second studio album by British singer

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. It was released on 7 February 2014 by Rinse, Columbia Records and

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. The album includes the singles " 5 AM", "

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" and "

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". The album is her first number 1 on the

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Singles

" 5 AM" was released as the lead single on 4 November 2013. It reached number 14 on the

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. "

" was released as the album's second single on 26 January 2014. It debuted at number five on the UK Singles Chart. "

" was released as the album's third single on 2 May 2014.

Other songs

" What Love Is Made Of" was released on 5 July 2013 and reached number 21 on the UK Singles Chart; however, the song did not make the album's final cut. "Aaliyah", originally released as part of the ''Danger'' EP, received extensive airplay on the likes of

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and became part of the album.

Promotion

Tour

On 12 November 2013 it was announced that Katy B will be doing a five-date UK tour. A date for London's Roundhouse in October 2014 was added on 17 January 2014. On 5 March 2014, full tour dates for October were added.

Critical reception

The album received generally positive reviews, with an average score of 74/100 on

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Track listing

Personnel

Credits adapted from ''Little Red'' album liner notes. * Katy B – vocals * Geeneus – engineer, producer *

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– engineer, keys, mixing *

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– engineer, producer *

Jessie Ware Jessica Lois Ware (born 15 October 1984) is an English singer, songwriter and broadcaster. Ware came to prominence following the release of her debut studio album, '' Devotion'' (2012), which peaked at number five on the UK Albums Chart, produc ...

– vocals * Sampha – producer, vocals * Phil Tan – mixing * Joey Dyer – keys, programming * Jon Shave – keys, programming *

Jarrad Hearman Jarrad Hearman (born 26 June 1980) is a recording, mixing and mastering engineer, based in London, England. He has worked with artists including Katy B, Sinéad Harnett, Fetty Wap, Becky G, Nadia Rose, Tinie Tempah, Kali Uchis, Keys N Krat ...

– engineer, mixing * George Fitzgerald – mixing, production * Glenn Callaghan – keys * Jacques Greene – producer * Jason Pebworth – keys * George Astaslo – programming * Moto Blanco – producer * Joker – producer * Adam Harris – Guitar * Tom Forrest – mixing *

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– producer * Largo – engineer, producer *

Al Shux Alexander Shuckburgh, who is also known as Al Shux, is a British record producer and songwriter from London, England. Shux has worked with musical artists Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, Snoop Dogg, Nas, Kendrick Lamar, Plan B, Tinie Tempah and Lana Del R ...

– mixing, producer * Huxley – producer *

Fraser T Smith Fraser Thorneycroft-Smith (born 8 February 1971), known professionally as Fraser T. Smith, is an English record producer, songwriter and musician. Some of the singles he collaborated on include Adele's "Set Fire to the Rain", James Morrison's " ...

– producer * Beatriz Artola – engineer * M.J. Cole – engineer, producer * Stuart Hawkes – mastering * Simon Emmett – photography * Give Up Art – art direction, design

Chart performance

Weekly charts

Year-end

Certifications

Release history

References

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