Real Girl
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Real Girl is the debut solo album by British recording artist Mutya Buena
. It was released on June 4, 2007 via Universal Records
, following her departure from UK girl-group the Sugababes
in December 2005.
was the album's lead single and it was digitally released on the May 14, 2007. The single was produced by Full Phatt, a London
-based production company. It peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart
, becoming Buena's most successful single to date. IT also reached the top ten in Finland, Slovakia and the Netherlands. The second single from the album was "Song 4 Mutya (Out Of Control)
" and it was released on July 27, 2007. The song was a collaboration with electronic music duo Groove Armada
. It peaked at number eight on the UK Singles Chart, becoming her second top ten solo single. "Song 4 Mutya" received heavy airplay in Australia, where it peaked at number twenty-four in the country. It also managed to chart in other countries including Ireland, the Netherlands and Finland where it peaked at number twelve on the Finnish Singles Chart. "Just a Little Bit" was chosen to be the third single, and was released in late-October in the United Kingdom
. The single peaked at number sixty-five in the UK Singles Chart. The fourth and final single from the album was "B Boy Baby
", and featured Amy Winehouse
; it was released in late-December and peaked at number seventy-three on the UK Singles Chart.
, selling 100,000 copies in the country, where it was certified Gold by the British Phonographic Industry
. In Ireland
, the album charted at number twenty-five. It also managed to chart on the Netherlands
and Switzerland
album charts, at number thirty-three and thirty-six, respectively.
In February 2008, Buena was dropped by her label Universal Music group due to the album's disappointing sales in the United Kingdom.
Mutya Buena
Rosa Isabel Mutya Buena is an English recording artist who rose to fame as a member of girl group the Sugababes. With the Sugababes, Buena had four UK number one singles, an additional six top-ten hits and three multi-platinum albums. After leaving the group in December 2005, she released her...
. It was released on June 4, 2007 via Universal Records
Universal Records
Universal Records was a record label owned by Universal Music Group, and it is now owned by Manny Patino and Michael Jackson, and operated as part of the Universal Motown Republic Group.-History:...
, following her departure from UK girl-group the Sugababes
Sugababes
The Sugababes are an English pop girl group based in London, consisting of members Heidi Range, Amelle Berrabah and Jade Ewen. The Sugababes were formed in 1998 with founding members Siobhán Donaghy, Mutya Buena and Keisha Buchanan. Their debut album, One Touch, was released in 2000 under London...
in December 2005.
Singles
"Real Girl"Real Girl (song)
"Real Girl" is a song written by Lenny Kravitz, Niara Scarlett, Matt Ward and Dean Gillard. It was produced by Matt Ward and Dean Gillard for Mutya Buena's debut album, Real Girl, and was released as the first single from the album. It charted at #2 on the UK singles chart. It was released on 28...
was the album's lead single and it was digitally released on the May 14, 2007. The single was produced by Full Phatt, a London
London
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-based production company. It peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
, becoming Buena's most successful single to date. IT also reached the top ten in Finland, Slovakia and the Netherlands. The second single from the album was "Song 4 Mutya (Out Of Control)
Song 4 Mutya (Out of Control)
"Song 4 Mutya " is an electro song performed by British music duo Groove Armada and recording artist Mutya Buena. It was released on 23 July 2007 in the United Kingdom and on 3 September 2007 in Australia...
" and it was released on July 27, 2007. The song was a collaboration with electronic music duo Groove Armada
Groove Armada
Groove Armada is an English electronic music duo from London, England comprising Andy Cato and Tom Findlay. They are perhaps best known for their singles "I See You Baby" and "Superstylin'"...
. It peaked at number eight on the UK Singles Chart, becoming her second top ten solo single. "Song 4 Mutya" received heavy airplay in Australia, where it peaked at number twenty-four in the country. It also managed to chart in other countries including Ireland, the Netherlands and Finland where it peaked at number twelve on the Finnish Singles Chart. "Just a Little Bit" was chosen to be the third single, and was released in late-October in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
. The single peaked at number sixty-five in the UK Singles Chart. The fourth and final single from the album was "B Boy Baby
B Boy Baby
"B Boy Baby" is a song written by Phil Spector, Ellie Greenwich, Jeff Barry, and Angela Hunte. It was produced by Salaam Remi for Mutya Buena's debut album, Real Girl, and was released as the fourth and final single from the album.-Background:...
", and featured Amy Winehouse
Amy Winehouse
Amy Jade Winehouse was an English singer-songwriter known for her powerful deep contralto vocals and her eclectic mix of musical genres including R&B, soul and jazz. Winehouse's 2003 debut album, Frank, was critically successful in the UK and was nominated for the Mercury Prize...
; it was released in late-December and peaked at number seventy-three on the UK Singles Chart.
Chart performance
Real Girl peaked at number ten on the UK Albums ChartUK Albums Chart
The UK Albums Chart is a list of albums ranked by physical and digital sales in the United Kingdom. It is compiled every week by The Official Charts Company and broadcast on a Sunday on BBC Radio 1 , and published in Music Week magazine and on the OCC website .To qualify for the UK albums chart...
, selling 100,000 copies in the country, where it was certified Gold by the British Phonographic Industry
British Phonographic Industry
The British Phonographic Industry is the British record industry's trade association.-Structure:Its membership comprises hundreds of music companies including all four "major" record companies , associate members such as manufacturers and distributors, and hundreds of independent music companies...
. In Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
, the album charted at number twenty-five. It also managed to chart on the Netherlands
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
and Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
album charts, at number thirty-three and thirty-six, respectively.
In February 2008, Buena was dropped by her label Universal Music group due to the album's disappointing sales in the United Kingdom.