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''I'm Right Here'' is the debut studio
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by American singer-songwriter, rapper and musician
Chris Rene Christopher Rene (previously René; born December 25, 1982) is an American singer-songwriter, musician and producer. He was in a band called Diversion and also had a solo career, releasing the album ''Soul'd Out''. Chris auditioned for the fi ...
released on October 2, 2012 through
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and
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. This is Rene's first
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project, and second studio work overall, after he released his 2009 independent studio album, ''
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''. Rene, a third-place finalist from the inaugural season of the U.S. version of
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, was signed to Epic by his mentor,
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. Rene began production on his album in December 2011, and completed recording by June 2012. The record boasts assistance on writing and productions from Alex Lambert, Brandyn Burnette, busbee, Christian Rich, Chuck Harmony, Claude Kelly, J. Bonilla, J.R. Rotem, Jon Levine,
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, Marlin "Hookman" Bonds, Marty James, Mitchum Chin, Peter Biker, Supa Dups and Talay Riley, along with compositions from Rene's brother and sister, Gabriel and Gina. The album debuted at #55 on the ''Billboard'' 200 charts, selling around 9,000 units in its first week. It dropped off the chart after just two weeks and has sold over 22,000 copies as of 2013. Young Homie was issued as the official first single from the album in March 2012. Though the song failed to chart on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100, it did land at #1 on both the
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chart and the U.S. Billboard
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, #26 on the U.S. Top 40 Pop chart, #72 on the
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chart and is certified platinum in New Zealand. The single also sold 293,000 units in digital download sales in the U.S., according to Nielsen Soundscan. The second official single released from the album is the reggae-tinged pop song
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. The single debuted at 100 on the US Hot 100 Airplay charts and is certified gold in New Zealand.


Development

Chris Rene's journey began in June 2011 when he auditioned for the debut season of the US version of The X Factor. By then, Rene was just 70 days clean and sober, fresh out of a Santa Cruz rehabilitation center from a drug and alcohol addiction. Rene ultimately finished the season in third place, behind runner-up Josh Krajcik and winner
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, though Rene proved to be a memorable and influential figure from the show. Rene, along with season one The X Factor winner Melanie Amaro, and fellow finalists Marcus Canty and Astro, were signed to mentor L.A. Reid's revamped label
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in December 2011, a day after the X-Factor finale. Rene's contract would reportedly be worth $150,000 to $500,000 with the label, which stands to reason since he finished in third place. Rene immediately entered the studio in Los Angeles with writer
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and producer J.R. Rotem to rework his popular song, " Young Homie", to be released as his official first single under the label. Over the next few months, Rene would travel between California and New York to record his new project, with assistance on writing and production from heavyweights
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, Matthew "Boi-1da" Samuels, Carsten "Soulshock" Schack, Dwayne "Supa Dups" Chin-Quee, Livvi Franc, Ali Tamposi,
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, Jon Jon Traxx, Christian Rich,
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, J Bonilla,
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semi-finalist Alex Lambert and more.


Composition

Chris Rene's musical style is described as both "current and easily identifiable." Rene draws his influences from
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, and is inspired by artists such as
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Bob Marley Robert Nesta Marley (6 February 1945 – 11 May 1981) was a Jamaican singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Considered one of the pioneers of reggae, he fused elements of reggae, ska and rocksteady and was renowned for his distinctive voca ...
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and more. Chris uses a vocal blend of rapping and singing, which he calls "ringing," a term coined by his sister Gina Rene. Rene confirms that the album, sonically, will sound diverse. " ere's a little of everything; you got pop songs, rap songs, a mixture of rap-singing, rapping...". The album features themes such as love, women, overcoming obstacles and spreading a positive message through his motto, "love life."


Release and promotion

''I'm Right Here'' was released on October 2, 2012 through Epic Records and Syco Music in physical and digital download formats. It debuted at number 55 on the ''Billboard'' 200. Fans who pre-ordered the album on iTunes, Amazon or Walmart were treated to exclusive bonus contents: the bonus track "Tidal Wave" if ordered on iTunes, the bonus track "I Made It" if ordered on Amazon, and an autographed booklet if ordered on Walmart. Rene has promoted singles and the album with appearances on
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's Big Morning Buzz Live, Anderson Live and the Ricki Lake Show. Rene embarked on a U.S. radio promotional tour, concert appearances with
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and more. " Young Homie" was released as the album's
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on March 13, 2012. Rene previewed a first listen to fans online via
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on February 23. An accompanying music video followed the release on March 20, 2012. The video was directed by Jeremy Rall and premiered on
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. Though the song failed to chart on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100, it did land at #1 on both the
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chart and the U.S. Billboard
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, #26 on the U.S. Top 40 Pop chart, #72 on the
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chart and is certified platinum in
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. The single also sold 261,000 units in digital download sales in the U.S., according to Nielsen Soundscan. "
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" was released as the album's second official single. It impacted radio stations June 26, 2012. The music video, which features model Tyri Rudolph as Rene's leading lady, premiered on VEVO August 13, 2012. The single debuted at #100 on the
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charts. It is also certified gold in New Zealand. The song has sold 51,000 units in digital download sales in the U.S. to date, according to Nielsen Soundscan.


Track listing

(*) Denotes co-producer ;Sample credits *"Young Homie" contains a sample of "I Like Funky Music" composed by Walter Murphy and Gene Pastilli.


Credits and personnel

Credits for ''I'm Right Here'' adapted from
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. *Anzo – engineer *Victoria Aronson – grooming *Stellina Bickers – A&R *
Peter Biker Peter Biker (born 10 May 1961) is a Danish record producer and songwriter. He is also a musician drummer and keyboard player. He has produced or written for many local Danish and international acts. He was on the judging panels of shows like '' ...
– arranger, composer, instrumentation, producer *Marlin "Hookman" Bonds – composer *J. Bonilla – composer, producer, programming *Anita Marisa Boriboon – art direction *Delbert Bowers – assistant *Brandyn Burnette – background vocals, composer *
Busbee Michael James Ryan Busbee (June 18, 1976 – September 29, 2019), known professionally as Busbee, was an American songwriter, record producer, publisher, record executive, and multi-instrumentalist. He was known for his work in both pop mus ...
– bass, background vocals, composer, engineer, instrumentation, piano, producer, programming, strings, ukulele *Ben Chang – engineer *Mitchum Chin – composer, producer *Chin-Quee – composer *
Lauren Evans Lauren Evans (born February 3, 1983) is an American singer and platinum-selling songwriter. She is an ASCAP Award Winner and has written hit singles for Alexandra Burke, Monrose, Jordin Sparks, and Camila. Early life Evans grew up in San Bern ...
– composer *Mike Flynn – A&R *Chris Gellard – assistant *
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– composer, producer *Trehy Harris – assistant *
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– composer *Jaycen Joshua – mixing *JP Robinson – creative director *
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– background vocals, composer, producer, vocal producer *Gelly Kusuna – engineer *Dave Kutch – mastering *Tyson Kuteyl – mixing * Alex Lambert – background vocals, composer *Jon Levine – composer, engineer, producer, programming *Manny Marroquin – mixing *Conrad Martin – production coordination *Morgan O'Malley – A&R *Dwayne "Supa Dups" Chin Quee – producer *
Chris Rene Christopher Rene (previously René; born December 25, 1982) is an American singer-songwriter, musician and producer. He was in a band called Diversion and also had a solo career, releasing the album ''Soul'd Out''. Chris auditioned for the fi ...
– composer, primary artists, vocals (background) *Gabriel Rene – composer *Gina Rene – composer *April Roomet – stylist *Carsten "Mintman" Mortensen – add. Keyboard * J.R. Rotem – producer *Carsten Schack – composer *
Soulshock Carsten Schack (born 1968 in Gug, Denmark) and better known by his stage name Soulshock is a Danish record producer and songwriter. Beginnings Carsten Schack was born in the Aalborg suburb of Gug, the son of economics professor Bent Schack and p ...
– arranger, instrumentation, mixing, producer *Carlos Taylor – production coordinator


Release history


References


External links

* {{Chris Rene 2012 debut EPs Albums produced by busbee Albums produced by Chuck Harmony Albums produced by J. R. Rotem Albums produced by Supa Dups Chris Rene albums Epic Records albums Albums produced by Jon Levine