This Friday marks
the release of Keith Urban’s GRAFFITI U, his first new studio album in
nearly two years. The much-anticipated follow up to 2016’s
record-breaking, #1 platinum album RIPCORD, GRAFFITI U is
a natural musical progression that began with FUSE, but it also marks
where Urban currently resides creatively. It’s this sense of presence
during his writing and recording process that gives each of Urban’s
albums an unabashed honesty and authenticity.
“There were no
parameters or preconceived ideas,” says Urban. “I began this process
with a completely blank canvas. Every initial spark is organic and then
expanded upon, like the art of graffiti, so the
name really fit the music. I also liked the idea of “you” the listener
(or the audience), because this is an inclusive experience. And because
of my last name we had a little grammatical fun and shortened it to U.”
A soaring spirit
spray-painted right from the heart, Urban’s curiosity powers each moment
on GRAFFITI U and the very title speaks to that personal and passionate
vibrancy, vitality, and vision.
After nine full-length studio albums and millions of, songs, albums and tickets sold worldwide, of his
drive to collaborate and explore hismusical
curiosity Urban says, “I’ve always been creatively curious and I follow
that passionately. That’s why I work with different people, and on this
album predominantly new people, giving me
an opportunity to discover new musical sides of myself.”
GRAFFITI U, which
has already seen the release of “Female” and “Coming Home,” features
over thirty songwriting, producer and featured guest performance
credits, including Greg Wells, Dann Huff, Mike Elizondo,
Ed Sheeran, Ross Copperman, JHart, Julia Michaels, Nicolle Galyon, J.R.
Rotem, Shane McAnally,
Shy Carter and a signature lick for “Coming Home,” which credits
Merle Haggard as one of its songwriters. Urban himself is a writer or
producer on all but one of GRAFFITI U’s songs.
GRAFFITI U TRACK LISTING:
Coming Home (Featuring Julia Michaels)
Written by Keith Urban, J.R. Rotem, Julia Michaels, Merle Haggard, Nicolle Galyon
Produced by J.R. Rotem & Keith Urban
Never Comin Down
Written by Keith Urban, Josh Kerr, James Abrahart, Shy Carter
Produced by Josh Kerr & Keith Urban
Same Heart
Written by Keith Urban, Jason Evigan, Emily Weisband, Jordan Minton
Produced by Jason Evigan & Keith Urban
My Wave (Featuring Shy Carter)
Written by Keith Urban, Greg Wells, Shy Carter
Produced by Greg Wells & Keith Urban
Parallel Line
Written by Ed Sheeran, Benjamin Levin, Johnny McDaid, Julia Michaels, Amy Wadge
Contains elements of
“Everglow” courtesy of Chris Martin, Will Champion, Jonny Buckland, Guy
Berryman, Tor Hermansen and Mikkel Eriksen used by permission.
Produced by Benny Blanco, Ed Sheeran, Johnny McDaid & Keith Urban
Drop Top (Featuring Kassi Ashton)
Written by Keith Urban, Jimmy Robbins, Mozella, Josh Osborne
Produced by Jesse Shatkin, Jimmy Robbins & Keith Urban
Way Too Long
Written by Oscar Holter, Julia Michaels, Nate Ruess
Produced by Oscar Holter for Wolf Cousins Productions
Horses (Featuring Lindsay Ell)
Written by Matt Rad, Mozella, Jamie Scott
Produced by Matt Rad & Keith Urban
Gemini
Written by Keith Urban, Julia Michaels, Justin Tranter, Ian Kirkpatrick
Produced by Ian Kirkpatrick & Keith Urban
Texas Time
Written by Max Townsley, Drew Erickson, Steve Lindsey, Dillon O’Brian
Produced by Mike Elizondo & Keith Urban
Love The Way It Hurts (So Good)
Written by Keith Urban, Ben Berger, Ryan Rabin, Ryan McMahon
Produced by Captain Cuts & Keith Urban
Female
Written by Nicolle Galyon, Ross Copperman, Shane McAnally
Produced by Ross Copperman, Dann Huff & Keith Urban
Steal My Thunder
Written by Keith Urban, Jason Evigan, Emily Weisband, Jordan Minton
Produced by Jason Evigan & Keith Urban
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