''SoMo'' is the debut self-titled

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by American singer

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. It was released on April 8, 2014, by

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. The album's

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was primarily handled by Mick Schultz and Cody Tarpley.

Background

On February 12, 2014, SoMo announced the release date of his self-titled debut album set for April 8, 2014.

Singles

On December 7, 2013, the first single "

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" was released. On January 17, 2014, the music video was released for "Ride". "Show Off" was sent to US Rhythmic radio on April 8, 2014 as the second single off of the album. "Hush" was released as the third single from the album, the music video was released on October 6, 2014.

Commercial performance

The album debuted at #6 on the ''Billboard'' 200 with around 20,000–25,000 units sold. It also entered the ''Billboard''

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at #2, the highest debut for an artist since November 2013.

Track listing

Personnel

Credits for ''SoMo'' adapted from

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. * Eric Peterson – mastering * Brian Schultz – bass * Mick Schultz – bass, composer, drums, engineer, guitar, keyboards, percussion, producer, programming * John Somers-Morales – guitar * Joseph Somers-Morales – primary artist, composer, executive producer * Cody Tarpley – additional production, bass, composer, engineer, guitar, keyboards

Background

Singles

Commercial performance

Track listing

Personnel

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

References