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{{Infobox album {{Infobox album
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'''''Zendaya''''' is the self-titled debut album by American actress and singer ], released on September 17, 2013 by ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.josepvinaixa.com/blog/zendaya-zendaya-official-album-cover/ |title=Zendaya - Zendaya Official Album Cover publisher=josepvinaixa.com |date=2013-08-18 |accessdate=2013-08-12}}</ref>
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After acting in the Disney series ] Zendaya signed a recording contract with Hollywood Records, in which she began recording her debut in late 2012. Zendaya served as a co-writer for the album, contributing to a large portion of the songs, for production Zendaya called upon the likes of ], ], ], The Suspex, Jukebox, ] and ].
| single1date = July 16, 2013
| single2 = My Baby
| single2date = January 27, 2014


}}
"Zendaya" consists of eleven songs, musically the album is a ] album that incorporates ], ], ]-] and ]. Lyrically the album discusses issues of heartbreak and love. Upon the albums release it was met with general positive reviews from music critics, who praised the albums production. Commercially the album fared well debuting on the US ] at number 51 selling 7,458 copies in the first week.
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'''''Zendaya''''' is the debut studio album by American singer and actress ], released on September 17, 2013, by ]. After acting in the ] series '']'', Zendaya signed a recording contract with Hollywood Records, in which she began recording her debut in late 2012. ''Zendaya'' consists of 12 songs; musically, the album is an ] album that incorporates renegade ], ], and ]. Lyrically, the album discusses issues of heartbreak and love.
The lead single, "]", was released on July 16, 2013, and the music video premiered on August 15, 2013 on ] and ]. The single became Zendaya's highest charting song at the time charting within both the top forty of the US and New Zealand. To further promote the album Zendaya performed at a variety of television shows and set out on a North American tour entitled ].

Upon its release, it was met with positive reviews from music critics, who praised the album's production. Commercially, the album debuted on the US ] at number 51, selling 7,000 copies in its first week.<ref name="billboard.com">{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop-shop/5740596/21-under-21s-next-class-poll-vote-for-2014s-best-bet|title=21 Under 21s Next Class Poll: Vote For 2014's Best Bet|magazine=Billboard}}</ref> The album's lead single "]" was released on July 16, 2013, Lyric Video On ] and its music video premiered on August 15, 2023, on ] and ]. The single became Zendaya's highest-charting song at the time, charting within both the top forty of the US and New Zealand. To further promote the album, Zendaya performed on a variety of television shows and set out on a North American tour entitled the ].


==Background== ==Background==
After starting her career as an actress, acting in shows including ], she began featuring on soundtracks releasing the singles "]" and "]", Zendaya announced she has signed a record deal. After starting her career as an actress, acting in shows including ], she began featuring on soundtracks releasing the singles "]" and "]", Zendaya announced she has signed a record deal.
On August 8, 2012, Zendaya announced she had signed a record deal with ], via her official ] account she commented on the signing writing; "epic moment in my life...it's official!!! HOLLYWOOD RECORDS!!!", the comment also included pictures of herself with the label executives signing a contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.teen.com/2012/08/08/news/celebrity-news/zendaya-coleman-hollywood-records/|title=Zendaya Coleman Signs Recording Contract with Hollywood Records|publisher=Teen.com|date=2012-08-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.teen.com/2012/08/08/news/celebrity-news/zendaya-coleman-hollywood-records/|title=Zendaya Coleman Signs Her Recording Contract with Hollywood Records|publisher=Disney Dreaming|date=13-08-12}}</ref> In May 2013, it was reported Coleman's debut album would be released in the fall of 2013 and the albums lead single would be released in June.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.j-14.com/posts/zendaya-coleman-announces-debut-album-and-talks-release-date-14911|title=Zendaya Coleman Announces Debut Album and Talks Release Date|publisher=j-14|date=2012-05-27}}</ref> On August 13, 2013, Zendaya revealed that her debut album would self-titled, along with unveiling the official artwork for the record.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sweetyhigh.com/blog/zendaya/zendaya-debut-album-to-be-self-titled|title=Zendaya Debut Album To Be Self-Titled!|publisher=Sweety High|date=13-08-13}}</ref> On August 8, 2012, Zendaya announced she had signed a record deal with ], via her official ] account she commented on the signing writing; "epic moment in my life...it's official!!! HOLLYWOOD RECORDS!!!", the comment also included pictures of herself with the label executives signing a contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.teen.com/2012/08/08/news/celebrity-news/zendaya-coleman-hollywood-records/|title=Zendaya Coleman Signs Recording Contract with Hollywood Records|publisher=Teen.com|date=2012-08-08|access-date=2013-11-11|archive-date=2017-03-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170323052947/http://www.teen.com/2012/08/08/news/celebrity-news/zendaya-coleman-hollywood-records/|url-status=dead}}</ref> In May 2013, it was reported Coleman's debut album would be released in the fall of 2013 and the album's lead single would be released in June.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.j-14.com/posts/zendaya-coleman-announces-debut-album-and-talks-release-date-14911|title=Zendaya Coleman Announces Debut Album and Talks Release Date|publisher=j-14|date=2012-05-27}}</ref> On August 13, 2013, Zendaya revealed that her debut album would be self-titled, along with unveiling the official artwork for the record.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sweetyhigh.com/blog/zendaya/zendaya-debut-album-to-be-self-titled|title=Zendaya Debut Album To Be Self-Titled!|publisher=Sweety High|date=2013-08-13}}</ref>


==Music and lyrics== ==Music and lyrics==
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| colspan="3" | <div style="text-align: right;">—Zeandaya talking about the albums musical style.<ref name="mtv.com">http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1714227/zendaya-album-tracks.jhtml</ref>
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''Zendaya'' consists of twelve tracks. The album is mainly rooted in ] ], that musically experiment with ], R&B, ] and ] genres. The album's lyrical content tackles issues of love and heartbreak.<ref name="mtv.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1714227/zendaya-album-tracks.jhtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130920005355/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1714227/zendaya-album-tracks.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 20, 2013|title=Zendaya: Four Tracks You Have To Hear|work=MTV News}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://rawmusicent.com/2013/09/17/album-review-zendaya-zendaya/ |title=Album Review: Zendaya – 'Zendaya' |access-date=May 30, 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140531105435/http://rawmusicent.com/2013/09/17/album-review-zendaya-zendaya/ |archive-date=May 31, 2014 }}</ref>
"Zendaya" consists of eleven tracks, that musically experiment with ] and ] genres, as well as touching upon ]. The albums lyrical content tackles issues of love and heartbreak.<ref name="mtv.com"/>
After streaming the album to radio presenter ], he commented on the albums music calling is a "pop/R&B hybrid offering for the most part", he continued to comment saying the album contained "urban cuts"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ryanseacrest.com/2013/09/13/zendaya-offers-fans-early-full-album-stream/|title=Zendaya Streams Debut Album Before It's Release - Listen|publisher=]|date=13-09-13}}</ref> After streaming the album to radio presenter ], he commented on the album's music calling is a "pop/R&B hybrid offering for the most part", he continued to comment saying the album contained "urban cuts"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ryanseacrest.com/2013/09/13/zendaya-offers-fans-early-full-album-stream/|title=Zendaya Streams Debut Album Before Its Release: Listen|publisher=]|date=2013-09-13 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150929031427/http://www.ryanseacrest.com/2013/09/13/zendaya-offers-fans-early-full-album-stream/ |archive-date=2015-09-29}}</ref>


The albums opening track and lead single "Replay" is a "grittier club-ready pop track", that was produced by Mick Schultz.<ref name="mtv.com"/> "Replay" is an ]-] song with influences from ] and ].<ref name="Muse">{{cite web |url=http://www.muumuse.com/2013/07/zendaya-replay-disneys-newest-pop-princess-arrives-with-an-amazing-debut-single.html/ |title=Zendaya, "Replay": Disney’s Newest Pop Princess Arrives With An Amazing Debut Single |first=Bradley |last=Stern |work=] |publisher=MuuMuse |date=July 12, 2013 |accessdate=August 28, 2013 }}</ref><ref name="Homo">{{cite web |url=http://www.homorazzi.com/article/zendaya-replay-debut-single-zswaggers-fandom/ |title=Zendaya’s Surprisingly Wicked Debut Single ‘Replay’ |first= |last=Donovan |work=Homorazzi |publisher=Homorazzi |date=July 13, 2012 |accessdate=August 28, 2013 }}</ref><ref name="Popcrush">{{cite web |url=http://popcrush.com/zendaya-replay/ |title=ZENDAYA, ‘REPLAY’ – SONG REVIEW |first=Jessica |last=Sager |work=] |publisher=] |date=July 13, 2013 |accessdate=August 28, 2013 }}</ref> The album's opening track and lead single "Replay" is a "grittier club-ready pop track", that was produced by Mick Schultz.<ref name="mtv.com"/> "Replay" is an ]-] song with influences from ] and dubstep.<ref name="Muse">{{cite web |url=http://www.muumuse.com/2013/07/zendaya-replay-disneys-newest-pop-princess-arrives-with-an-amazing-debut-single.html/ |title=Zendaya, "Replay": Disney's Newest Pop Princess Arrives With An Amazing Debut Single |first=Bradley |last=Stern |work=MuuMuse |date=July 12, 2013 |access-date=August 28, 2013 }}</ref><ref name="Homo">{{cite web |url=http://www.homorazzi.com/article/zendaya-replay-debut-single-zswaggers-fandom/ |title=Zendaya's Surprisingly Wicked Debut Single 'Replay' |last=Donovan |work=Homorazzi |date=July 13, 2012 |access-date=August 28, 2013 |archive-date=September 28, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130928000123/http://www.homorazzi.com/article/zendaya-replay-debut-single-zswaggers-fandom/ |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="Popcrush">{{cite web |url=http://popcrush.com/zendaya-replay/ |title=ZENDAYA, 'REPLAY' – SONG REVIEW |first=Jessica |last=Sager |work=PopCrush |publisher=] |date=July 13, 2013 |access-date=August 28, 2013 }}</ref>
The following song "Fireflies" is blend of pop and R&B genres, that contains a "heavy beat."<ref name="mtv.com"/> The following song "Fireflies" is blend of pop and R&B genres, that contains a "heavy beat."<ref name="mtv.com"/>


"Scared" is an up-tempo pop song that lyrically speaks about "trying to save a relationship because she is scared of being alone". "Scared" was written by Tiffany Fred and Paul "Phamous" Shelton, and was described by Zendaya as having a "] type of vibe".<ref name="mtv.com"/> "Scared" is an up-tempo pop song that lyrically speaks about "trying to save a relationship because she is scared of being alone". "Scared" was written by Tiffany Fred and Paul "Phamous" Shelton, and was described by Zendaya as having a "] type of vibe".<ref name="mtv.com"/>
"Love You Forever" is an up-tempo "90s throwback" song that has been compared to the work of the late singer ]. Lyrically the song discusses Zendaya falling in love on the dance floor, the concpt of the song is introduced with lyrics such as "We on that all night, get it right/ If you keep on moving like that, I might love you forever/ We on that first time love high/ Just keep on moving/ 'Cause I might love you forever."<ref name="mtv.com"/> "Love You Forever" is an up-tempo "90s throwback" song that has been compared to the work of the late singer ]. Lyrically the song discusses Zendaya falling in love on the dance floor, the concept of the song is introduced with lyrics such as "We on that all night, get it right/ If you keep on moving like that, I might love you forever/ We on that first time love high/ Just keep on moving/ 'Cause I might love you Forever
."<ref name="mtv.com"/>


==Singles== ==Promotion==
On September 19, 2013, Zendaya made her first national performance on '']'', in which she sang the album's lead single.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.idolator.com/7485252/zendaya-performs-replay-on-ellen-watch|title=Zendaya Performs "Replay" On 'Ellen': Watch|work=Music News, Reviews, and Gossip on Idolator.com|date=20 September 2013|access-date=11 January 2014|archive-date=13 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231213222359/https://www.idolator.com/7485252/zendaya-performs-replay-on-ellen-watch|url-status=dead}}</ref> On October 29, Zendaya was the New Artist of the Month on '']'', where she performed an acoustic version of "Replay".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.elvisduran.com/articles/elvisduran-most-popular-articles-240173/the-today-show-elvis-artist-of-11843219/|title=THE TODAY SHOW: Elvis' 'Artist of the Month' Zendaya – Elvis Duran and the Morning Show|work=Elvis Duran and the Morning Show}}</ref> On November 29, she performed "Replay" on BET's '']''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bet.com/photo-gallery/rqiaa2/get-down-with-zendaya/497k5u|title=Get Down With Zendaya|date=19 February 2014|work=BET.com}}</ref> Zendaya further promoted the project by hosting events like "106 & park" special "106 & prom", in which she spoke about her upcoming music project.<ref name="Zendaya Bet">{{cite web|url=http://www.bet.com/video/106andpark/106guestrewind/zendaya-has-it-going-on-106-and-park-3194.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130608124919/http://www.bet.com/video/106andpark/106guestrewind/zendaya-has-it-going-on-106-and-park-3194.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 8, 2013|title=Zendaya Has It Going On!|date=24 May 2013|work=BET.com}}</ref> In early 2012 Zendaya embarked on a North American tour entitled ], in order to promote her debut album and the ]. The tour started on August 5, 2012, in Oakland and finished on December 17, 2013. The tour consisted of two legs over America and Canada with a total of twenty one shows.
* "]" was released as the albums lead single on on July 16, 2013.<ref></ref> The song was met with positive reviews from critics noting the single from breaking the musical "mould" and praised the song for its catchy lyrics.<ref>http://popcrush.com/zendaya-replay/</ref> ] was a moderate success where it debuted at number seventy-seven and reached peak of forty on ], making ] her first Top 40 hit. The song also made appearances on the New Zealand chart and US Billboard dance club play chart peaking at eighteen and three respectively.


===Singles===
;Promotional singles
"]" was released as the album's lead single on July 16, 2013.<ref> {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130922131857/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/replay-single/id669287015 |date=September 22, 2013 }}</ref> The song was met with positive reviews from critics noting the single from breaking the musical "mould" and praised the song for its catchy lyrics.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://popcrush.com/zendaya-replay/|title=Zendaya, 'Replay' – Song Review|work=PopCrush|date=13 July 2013 }}</ref> "]" was a moderate success in the US, where it debuted at number 77 and reached a peak of 40 on the US ], making "Replay" her first Top 40 hit. The song also made appearances on the New Zealand chart and US ''Billboard'' Dance Club Play, by peaking at 18 and 3, respectively. It was however a top 10 hit in Australia where it peaked at 8. A remix of "My Baby", featuring ] rappers ], ] and ], was released as a CD single but failed to chart. Music videos were created for both versions.
* "My Baby": The song was composed by Coleman, Nicholas Balding, and Robert Brackins. Brackins who wrote the song has post behind the scences picture on Instagram, so did Zendaya. A remix version was featured American ] ], ] and Bobby Brackins.<ref name=mybaby>{{cite web|url=http://www.josepvinaixa.com/blog/zendaya-could-release-my-baby-as-next-single/|title=Zendaya could release "My Baby" as next single|publisher=josepvinaixa.com|date=13-08-12}}</ref> The music video was released on January 27.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.idolator.com/7500986/zendaya-my-baby-hip-hop-remix-ty-dollar-sign-iamsu-bobby-brackins|title=Zendaya’s "My Baby" Gets A Hip-Hop Remix With Ty Dolla $ign, Iamsu & Bobby Brackins: Listen|publisher=Idolator|date=13-08-12}}</ref>

==Promotion==
On September 19, 2013, Zendaya made her first national performance on '']'', in which she sang the albums lead single.<ref>http://www.idolator.com/7485252/zendaya-performs-replay-on-ellen-watch</ref> On October 29, Zendaya was the New Artist of the Month on '']'', where she performed an acoustic version of "Replay".<ref>http://www.elvisduran.com/articles/elvisduran-most-popular-articles-240173/the-today-show-elvis-artist-of-11843219/</ref> On November 29, she performed "Replay" on BET's '']''.<ref>http://www.bet.com/shows/106-and-park/photos/2013/05/get-down-with-zendaya.html#!052313-shows-106-park-Zendaya-Coleman-1</ref> Zendaya further promoted the project by hosting events like "106 & park" special "106 & prom", in which she spoke about her upcoming music project.<ref name="Zendaya Bet"></ref> In early 2012 Zendaya embarked on a North American tour entitled ], in order to promote her debut album and the ]. The tour started on August 5, 2012 in Oakland and finished on December 17, 2013. The tour consisted of two legs over America and Canada with a total of twenty one shows.


==Critical reception== ==Critical reception==
] praised the self-titled album, commending its production saying the album "delivers sleek pop thrills with fewer growing pains than some of her predecessors suffered on their early albums". Allmusic continued to compare the album to the debut of ], overall saying the album "is a streamlined, self-assured first effort".<ref>http://www.allmusic.com/album/zendaya-mw0002563717</ref> ] praised the self-titled album, commending its production saying the album "delivers sleek pop thrills with fewer growing pains than some of her predecessors suffered on their early albums". AllMusic continued to compare the album to the debut of ], overall saying the album "is a streamlined, self-assured first effort".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/zendaya-mw0002563717|title=Zendaya – Zendaya – Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards – AllMusic|author=Heather Phares|publisher=AllMusic|access-date=March 15, 2018}}</ref>


==Commercial performance==
==Chart Performance==
The album debuted on the Billboard 200 at number 51 selling around 7,458 copies in its first week. The album debuted on the US ] at number 51, selling 7,000 copies in its first week.<ref name="billboard.com"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/431782/Zendaya/chart?f=305|title=Zendaya|work=billboard.com}}</ref>


==Tracklist== ==Track listing==
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| title1 = ] | title1 = ]
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| writer1 = Zendaya Coleman, Mick Schultz, Tiffany Fred, Paul Shelton
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| extra1 = Mick Schultz
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*Paul "Phamous" Shelton
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*Ajayi Jackson{{ref|a|}}
*Shelton{{ref|a|}}}}
| length1 = 3:29 | length1 = 3:29


| title2 = Fireflies | title2 = Fireflies
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| writer2 = ], ], Andrew Scott
| extra2 = Harmony Samuels *]
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*]{{ref|a|}}}}
| length2 = 4:13 | length2 = 4:13


| title3 = Butterflies | title3 = Butterflies
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| writer3 = ], Clarence Coffee, Jordan Johnson, Stefan Johnson, Marcus Lomax
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| length3 = 3:47 | length3 = 3:47


| title4 = Putcha Body Down | title4 = Putcha Body Down
| writer4 = ], Marlin Bonds, C.J. Holland | writer4 = {{flatlist|
| extra4 = Jonas Jeberg *]
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*CJ Holland}}
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| length4 = 3:19 | length4 = 3:19


| title5 = Heaven Lost an Angel | title5 = Heaven Lost an Angel
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*Coleman
| extra5 = The Monsters and the Strangers
*Lomax
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*J. Johnson
*S. Johnson}}
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*The Monsters & Strangerz
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*S. Johnson{{ref|a|}}}}
| length5 = 3:11 | length5 = 3:11


| title6 = Cry for Love | title6 = Cry for Love
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| extra6 = Flict
| length6 = 3:48 | length6 = 3:48


| title7 = Only When You're Close | title7 = Only When You're Close
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| writer7 = Zendaya Coleman, ], Clarence Coffee, J. Johnson, S. Johnson, Marcus Lomax
*Coleman
| extra7 = The Monsters and the Strangerz
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*J. Johnson
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*Coffee
*S. Johnson}}
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*S. Johnson{{ref|a|}}}}
| length7 = 3:44 | length7 = 3:44


| title8 = Bottle You Up | title8 = Bottle You Up
| writer8 = ], Jason Evigan, ] | writer8 = {{flatlist|
*]
| extra8 = Mitch Allan, Jason Evigan
*Evigan
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| extra8 = {{flatlist|
*The Suspex
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| length8 = 3:38 | length8 = 3:38


| title9 = Scared | title9 = Scared
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| writer9 = Ronald Jackson, Robert Allen, Tiffany Fred, Paul Shelton
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*Fred
*Robert L. Allen
*Shelton}}
| extra9 = Jukebox
| length9 = 2:57 | length9 = 2:57


| title10 = Love You Forever | title10 = Love You Forever
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| writer10 = Zendaya Coleman, ], Marcus Kincy, Tiffany Fred, Paul Shelton
*Coleman
| extra10 = Nick Jonas
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*Shelton
*Fred
*Marcus Kincy}}
| extra10 = {{flatlist|
*Jonas
*Shelton}}
| length10 = 4:07 | length10 = 4:07


| title11 = My Baby | title11 = My Baby
| writer11 = Zendaya Coleman, Nicholas Balding, Robert Brackins | writer11 = {{flatlist|
*Coleman
| extra11 = NicNac
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*]}}
| extra11 = {{flatlist|
*Brackins
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| length11 = 3:07 | length11 = 3:07
}} }}
{{Track listing {{Track listing
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| extra_column = Produced by
| writing_credits = yes
| title12 = Parachute | title12 = Parachute
| writer12 = Zendaya Coleman, Paul Shelton, Pierre Heath, Nick Gross, Mike Riley, Anthony Vasquez, Kimberly Dopson | writer12 = {{flatlist|
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*Shelton
*Pierre Heath
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*Mike Riley
*Anthony Vasquez
*Kimberly Dopson}}
| extra12 = The STRZ | extra12 = {{flatlist|
*The STRZ
*Animal}}
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| total_length = 42:30
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'''Notes'''
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*{{sup|{{note|a|}}}} signifies a vocal producer


==Personnel== ==Personnel==
'''Musicians'''
Credits for "Zendaya" adapted from ].<ref>http://www.allmusic.com/album/zendaya-mw0002563717/credits</ref>
* ] – lead vocals
* ] – backing vocals on "Fireflies"
* ] – all instruments on "Fireflies"
* ] – all instruments and ] on "Putcha Body Down"
* Jaiden the Cure – backing vocals on "Cry for Love"
* ] – additional backing vocals on "Bottle You Up"
* The Suspex – all instruments on "Bottle You Up"
* Rob Allen – backing vocals on "Scared"
* Tiffany Fred – backing vocals on "Scared"
* Jukebox – keyboards, percussion, and programming on "Scared"
* Marcus Kincy – keyboards on "Love You Forever"
* ] – programming on "Love You Forever"

'''Technical'''
* ] – ]
* ] – ] on all tracks except "Love You Forever"
* Jeremy Cimino – mixing on "Love You Forever"
* ] – ] on "Replay"
* Carlos King – engineering on "Butterflies"
* Jose Cardoza – engineering on "Butterflies"
* ] – engineering on "Butterflies", "Heaven Lost an Angel", and "Only When You're Close"
* Jonas Jeberg – engineering on "Putcha Body Down"
* Dustin – engineering on "Putcha Body Down"
* Aldo Lehman – engineering on "Cry for Love"
* ] – engineering on "My Baby"
* Carmen Reece – backing vocals ] on "Fireflies"
* Zendaya – executive production
* Al Manerson – executive production
* Kazembe Ajamu – executive production
* Jeremiah Jhop Olvera – mixing assistance on all tracks except "Love You Forever"
* Vernon Mungo – mixing assistance on all tracks except "Love You Forever"
* Michael Manata – mixing assistance on "Love You Forever"


'''Visuals'''
*Kazembe Ajamu - Executive Producer, Management
* Enny Joo – art direction, design
*Mitch Allan - Composer, Producer
* Zendaya – cover concept
*Robert L. Allen - Composer, Vocals (Background)
* Dave Snow – creative direction
*Chris "Flict" Aparri - Composer, Producer
* Michael Schwartz – photography
*Nicholas Balding - Composer
*Marlin "Hookman" Bonds - Composer
*Dan Book - Vocal Producer
*Bobby Brackins - Composer, Producer
*Jose Cardoza - Engineer
*Jeremy Cimino - Mixing
*Clarence Coffee, Jr. - Composer
*Mike Daly - A&R, Creative Director
*Jason Evigan - Composer, Producer
*Livvi Franc - Composer, Vocals (Background)
*Tiffany Fred - Composer, Vocal Producer, Vocals (Background)
*Brian "Big Bass" Gardner - Mastering
*CJ Holland - Composer
*Ajayi Jackson - Vocal Producer
*Ronald Jackson - Composer
*Jaiden the Cure - Vocals (Background)
*Jonas Jeberg - Composer, Engineer, Instrumentation, Producer, Programming, Vocal Producer
*Jordan Johnson - Composer
*Stefan Johnson - Composer, Engineer, Vocal Producer
*Nick Jonas - Composer, Producer, Programming
*Enny Joo - Art Direction, Design
*Jukebox - Keyboards, Percussion, Producer, Programming
*Marcus Kincy - Composer, Keyboards
*Carlos King - Engineer
*Brandon Kitchen - A&R, Creative Director
*Aldo Lehman - Engineer
*Marcus Lomax - Composer, Vocal Producer
*Michael Manata - Assistant
*Al Manerson - Executive Producer
*The Monsters - Producer
*Vernon Mungo - Mixing Assistant
*Nic Nac - Engineer, Producer
*Jeremiah Olvera - Assistant
*Neal H. Pogue - Mixing
*Carmen Reece - Vocal Arrangement, Vocal Producer, Vocals (Background)
*Dawn Richard - Composer
*James Roston - Composer
*Autumn Rowe - Composer
*Harmony Samuels - Composer, Instrumentation, Producer, Vocal Producer
*Mick Schultz - Composer, Engineer, Producer
*Michael Schwartz - Photography
*Andrew "Druski" Scott - Composer
*Paul "Phamous" Guy Shelton - Composer, Producer, Vocal Producer
*Strangerz - Producer
*Suspex - Instrumentation, Producer
*Sam Watters - Composer, Vocal Producer
*Zendaya - Composer, Concept, Executive Producer, Primary Artist


==Charts== ==Charts==
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|- |-
|} |}


==Release history== ==Release history==
{| class="wikitable" {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
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| Standard
| ] |rowspan="2"|]
|- |-
!scope="row"|Canada
| Germany
| rowspan="2"|Standard
|-
!scope="row"| Various
| April 11, 2014 | April 11, 2014
| ]
| Standard
| ]
|- |-
| France
| April 14, 2014
| Standard
| ]
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2013 studio album by Zendaya
Zendaya
Studio album by Zendaya
ReleasedSeptember 17, 2013 (2013-09-17)
RecordedDecember 2012 – May 2013
Studio
Genre
Length42:30
LabelHollywood
Producer
Zendaya chronology
Made in Japan
(2012) 		Zendaya
(2013)
Singles from Zendaya
  1. "Replay"
    Released: July 16, 2013
  2. "My Baby"
    Released: January 27, 2014

Zendaya is the debut studio album by American singer and actress Zendaya, released on September 17, 2013, by Hollywood Records. After acting in the Disney Channel series Shake It Up, Zendaya signed a recording contract with Hollywood Records, in which she began recording her debut in late 2012. Zendaya consists of 12 songs; musically, the album is an electropop album that incorporates renegade urban pop, R&B, and dubstep. Lyrically, the album discusses issues of heartbreak and love.

Upon its release, it was met with positive reviews from music critics, who praised the album's production. Commercially, the album debuted on the US Billboard 200 at number 51, selling 7,000 copies in its first week. The album's lead single "Replay" was released on July 16, 2013, Lyric Video On Disney Channel and its music video premiered on August 15, 2023, on VEVO and MTV. The single became Zendaya's highest-charting song at the time, charting within both the top forty of the US and New Zealand. To further promote the album, Zendaya performed on a variety of television shows and set out on a North American tour entitled the Swag It Out Tour.

Background

After starting her career as an actress, acting in shows including Shake It Up, she began featuring on soundtracks releasing the singles "Watch Me" and "Something To Dance For", Zendaya announced she has signed a record deal. On August 8, 2012, Zendaya announced she had signed a record deal with Hollywood Records, via her official Twitter account she commented on the signing writing; "epic moment in my life...it's official!!! HOLLYWOOD RECORDS!!!", the comment also included pictures of herself with the label executives signing a contract. In May 2013, it was reported Coleman's debut album would be released in the fall of 2013 and the album's lead single would be released in June. On August 13, 2013, Zendaya revealed that her debut album would be self-titled, along with unveiling the official artwork for the record.

Music and lyrics

"I'm kind of creating my own music and I'm kind of creating my own zone, my own lane as an artist. I want to do rhythmic pop, it's not necessarily your average pop song. It has some kind of urban edge, some kind of more hip-hop-ish tones to it that kind of edge it up and do something a little different so it's not just your stereotypical pop music."

Zendaya consists of twelve tracks. The album is mainly rooted in urban electropop, that musically experiment with pop, R&B, trap and dubstep genres. The album's lyrical content tackles issues of love and heartbreak. After streaming the album to radio presenter Ryan Seacrest, he commented on the album's music calling is a "pop/R&B hybrid offering for the most part", he continued to comment saying the album contained "urban cuts"

The album's opening track and lead single "Replay" is a "grittier club-ready pop track", that was produced by Mick Schultz. "Replay" is an electro-R&B song with influences from glitch and dubstep. The following song "Fireflies" is blend of pop and R&B genres, that contains a "heavy beat."

"Scared" is an up-tempo pop song that lyrically speaks about "trying to save a relationship because she is scared of being alone". "Scared" was written by Tiffany Fred and Paul "Phamous" Shelton, and was described by Zendaya as having a "Kanye West type of vibe". "Love You Forever" is an up-tempo "90s throwback" song that has been compared to the work of the late singer Aaliyah. Lyrically the song discusses Zendaya falling in love on the dance floor, the concept of the song is introduced with lyrics such as "We on that all night, get it right/ If you keep on moving like that, I might love you forever/ We on that first time love high/ Just keep on moving/ 'Cause I might love you Forever ."

Promotion

On September 19, 2013, Zendaya made her first national performance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, in which she sang the album's lead single. On October 29, Zendaya was the New Artist of the Month on The Today Show, where she performed an acoustic version of "Replay". On November 29, she performed "Replay" on BET's 106 & Park. Zendaya further promoted the project by hosting events like "106 & park" special "106 & prom", in which she spoke about her upcoming music project. In early 2012 Zendaya embarked on a North American tour entitled Swag It Out Tour, in order to promote her debut album and the Shake It Up soundtrack. The tour started on August 5, 2012, in Oakland and finished on December 17, 2013. The tour consisted of two legs over America and Canada with a total of twenty one shows.

Singles

"Replay" was released as the album's lead single on July 16, 2013. The song was met with positive reviews from critics noting the single from breaking the musical "mould" and praised the song for its catchy lyrics. "Replay" was a moderate success in the US, where it debuted at number 77 and reached a peak of 40 on the US Billboard Hot 100, making "Replay" her first Top 40 hit. The song also made appearances on the New Zealand chart and US Billboard Dance Club Play, by peaking at 18 and 3, respectively. It was however a top 10 hit in Australia where it peaked at 8. A remix of "My Baby", featuring American rappers Ty Dolla Sign, Iamsu! and Bobby Brackins, was released as a CD single but failed to chart. Music videos were created for both versions.

Critical reception

AllMusic praised the self-titled album, commending its production saying the album "delivers sleek pop thrills with fewer growing pains than some of her predecessors suffered on their early albums". AllMusic continued to compare the album to the debut of Cassie, overall saying the album "is a streamlined, self-assured first effort".

Commercial performance

The album debuted on the US Billboard 200 at number 51, selling 7,000 copies in its first week.

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Replay"
  • Schultz
  • Fred
  • Ajayi Jackson
  • Shelton
3:29
2."Fireflies" 4:13
3."Butterflies" 3:47
4."Putcha Body Down" Jeberg3:19
5."Heaven Lost an Angel"
  • The Monsters & Strangerz
  • Lomax
  • S. Johnson
3:11
6."Cry for Love"
  • James Roston
  • Chris "Flict" Aparri
Flict3:48
7."Only When You're Close"
  • The Monsters & Strangerz
  • Lomax
  • S. Johnson
3:44
8."Bottle You Up" 3:38
9."Scared"
  • Ronald Jackson
  • Fred
  • Robert L. Allen
  • Shelton
Jukebox2:57
10."Love You Forever"
  • Jonas
  • Shelton
4:07
11."My Baby" 3:07
United States Target bonus track
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
12."Parachute"
  • Coleman
  • Shelton
  • Pierre Heath
  • Nick Gross
  • Mike Riley
  • Anthony Vasquez
  • Kimberly Dopson
  • The STRZ
  • Animal
3:10
Total length:42:30

Notes

  • signifies a primary and vocal producer
  • signifies a vocal producer

Personnel

Musicians

  • Zendaya – lead vocals
  • Carmen Reece – backing vocals on "Fireflies"
  • Harmony Samuels – all instruments on "Fireflies"
  • Jonas Jeberg – all instruments and programming on "Putcha Body Down"
  • Jaiden the Cure – backing vocals on "Cry for Love"
  • Livvi Franc – additional backing vocals on "Bottle You Up"
  • The Suspex – all instruments on "Bottle You Up"
  • Rob Allen – backing vocals on "Scared"
  • Tiffany Fred – backing vocals on "Scared"
  • Jukebox – keyboards, percussion, and programming on "Scared"
  • Marcus Kincy – keyboards on "Love You Forever"
  • Nick Jonas – programming on "Love You Forever"

Technical

  • Brian "Big Bass" Gardner – mastering
  • Neal H Pogue – mixing on all tracks except "Love You Forever"
  • Jeremy Cimino – mixing on "Love You Forever"
  • Mick Schultz – engineering on "Replay"
  • Carlos King – engineering on "Butterflies"
  • Jose Cardoza – engineering on "Butterflies"
  • Stefan Johnson – engineering on "Butterflies", "Heaven Lost an Angel", and "Only When You're Close"
  • Jonas Jeberg – engineering on "Putcha Body Down"
  • Dustin – engineering on "Putcha Body Down"
  • Aldo Lehman – engineering on "Cry for Love"
  • Nic Nac – engineering on "My Baby"
  • Carmen Reece – backing vocals arrangement on "Fireflies"
  • Zendaya – executive production
  • Al Manerson – executive production
  • Kazembe Ajamu – executive production
  • Jeremiah Jhop Olvera – mixing assistance on all tracks except "Love You Forever"
  • Vernon Mungo – mixing assistance on all tracks except "Love You Forever"
  • Michael Manata – mixing assistance on "Love You Forever"

Visuals

  • Enny Joo – art direction, design
  • Zendaya – cover concept
  • Dave Snow – creative direction
  • Michael Schwartz – photography

Charts

Chart (2013) Peak
position
US Billboard 200 51

Release history

List of release dates, showing region, edition, and label
Region Date Edition(s) Label
United States September 17, 2013 Hollywood Records
Canada Standard
Various April 11, 2014 Universal Music

References

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  3. "Zendaya Coleman Announces Debut Album and Talks Release Date". j-14. 2012-05-27.
  4. "Zendaya Debut Album To Be Self-Titled!". Sweety High. 2013-08-13.
  5. ^ "Zendaya: Four Tracks You Have To Hear". MTV News. Archived from the original on September 20, 2013.
  6. "Album Review: Zendaya – 'Zendaya'". Archived from the original on May 31, 2014. Retrieved May 30, 2014.
  7. "Zendaya Streams Debut Album Before Its Release: Listen". Ryan Seacrest. 2013-09-13. Archived from the original on 2015-09-29.
  8. Stern, Bradley (July 12, 2013). "Zendaya, "Replay": Disney's Newest Pop Princess Arrives With An Amazing Debut Single". MuuMuse. Retrieved August 28, 2013.
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  11. "Zendaya Performs "Replay" On 'Ellen': Watch". Music News, Reviews, and Gossip on Idolator.com. 20 September 2013. Archived from the original on 13 December 2023. Retrieved 11 January 2014.
  12. "THE TODAY SHOW: Elvis' 'Artist of the Month' Zendaya [WATCH] – Elvis Duran and the Morning Show". Elvis Duran and the Morning Show.
  13. "Get Down With Zendaya". BET.com. 19 February 2014.
  14. "Zendaya Has It Going On!". BET.com. 24 May 2013. Archived from the original on June 8, 2013.
  15. iTunes – Music – Replay – Single by Zendaya Archived September 22, 2013, at the Wayback Machine
  16. "Zendaya, 'Replay' – Song Review". PopCrush. 13 July 2013.
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  18. "Zendaya". billboard.com.
  19. "Zendaya Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 2013-04-29.

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