Royalty Tracklist
Royalty is Chris' seventh solo studio album, the follow up to September 2014’s X and his eighth album in total following February 2015’s Fan of a Fan: The Album. The album is named after Chris’ firstborn daughter Royalty and it was revealed in March 2015 that Chris was the father of then 9-month old Royalty by model Nia Guzman.
Chris started teasing Royalty in late 2014, sharing snippets of some tracks on Instagram and playing them during club appearances. The album was initially slated for a November 27, 2015 release date, and its album cover was revealed on October 16. The album was delayed until December 18, but Chris released a free 34-track mixtape Before the Party on Royalty’s original release date to tide listeners over.
Royalty was preceded by four singles: “Liquor," “Zero,” “Back to Sleep,” and “Fine By Me.” The Tayla Parx-assisted “Anyway” was an instant-grat track when the album was pre-ordered on iTunes. Chris directed and released 8 music videos from Royalty telling a linear story. The standard edition includes the first 14 tracks, and the deluxe edition includes 4 bonus tracks. A Japanese edition was also released, including “The 80’s” and “Blue Jeans,” which were later included on Royalty International – EP.
Royalty debuted at #3 on the Billboard 200 chart, selling 184 copies in its first week. It also placed #4 in Billboard’s Top R&B Albums of 2015 and is certified Platinum by the RIAA.
“Royalty” Q&A
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What has Chris said about the album's title?
I think this body of work had to really define me as a man, where I’m at in my life right now, you know, so that’s why I named it Royalty because, you know, that’s the biggest part of my life right now, my daughter. But as you hear these songs throughout the album, you hear what I’ve been through, and what I’ve learned, and where I’m tryna go, all in one. Past, present, and future all in one album.
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What did Chris' manager, Mike G, say about the album's musicality?
He wanted to deliver that feel-good and deliver those types of pop records that were very James Brown and Michael Jackson, like “Zero” and “Fine By Me,” that are very edgy. I think that was the vision going into this album: to deliver something on a worldwide level.
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How did the album chart?
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What certifications has the album received?
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What accolades did the album achieve?
Royalty received the following nominations:
- Nominated for Top R&B Album at the 2016 Billboard Music Awards.
- Nominated for Breakthrough Long Form Video at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards.
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What does it say in the liner notes?
Thank you God for granting me the best fans in the world who support me through all the trials & tribulations. Team Breezy I do this for you!
To my inspiration and blessing who gives this all meaning. My little angel sent from above ROYALTY. You make me a better man everyday. Daddy loves you!
