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Curiosity
Curiosity
EP by Carly Rae Jepsen
Released	February 14, 2012
Recorded	April 2010–January 2012
Genre	Pop; teen pop; dance-pop;
Length	20:11
Label	604; School Boy; Interscope;
Producer	Josh Ramsay; Ryan Stewart;
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Singles from Curiosity
	"Call Me Maybe"; Released: September 20, 2011; "Curiosity"; Released: May 1, 2012;

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Curiosity is the second EP by Canadian singer Carly Rae Jepsen. It was released on February 14, 2012, by 604 Records. Initially listed on the iTunes Store with a full-length tracklist, Curiosity was cut down to a six-song EP just days before its release. The full-length album titled Kiss was released 7 months later containing only two songs from the EP on its standard edition. Musically, Curiosity is a pop album influenced by several genres such as dance-pop and R&B, while its lyrical content is mostly about love.

Curiosity received generally positive reviews from contemporary music, with many praising the quality of the tracks and labeling it mainstream. Its lead single, "Call Me Maybe", was a commercial success, topping the charts in several countries and is one of the best-selling singles of all time, with over 18 million copies sold. The album peaked at number six on the Canadian Albums Chart.

Background

Jepsen's second studio album was initially planned to be released on February 14, 2012; however, she chose not to release it because she wanted to make sure she "got the second CD right. I think I got a little nervous about the idea of the sophomore being a little less-than because it's so rushed. So I wanted to give myself the time to not feel that pressure."^[1] She then worked with songwriter Josh Ramsay and producer Ryan Stewart on most of the album's tracks.^[1] Jepsen's songwriting process was inspired by her life and friends.^[2] After the recording sessions were completed, Curiosity was announced as a full-length album,^[1] with a digital release date confirmed for February 14, 2012.^[3] A few days before its official release, however, the label decided to change the format of the album, turning it into an extended play.^[1] The songs cut from the album "Lost and Found", "Alice In Wonderland", "Dear Julien", "Europe" and "Angels" came to have their preview on iTunes Canada, before having changed album to EP.

Composition

"Both Sides Now"

A 23-second sample of the chorus which features Jepsen singing the ballad over an upbeat bubblegum pop influenced background.^[4]^[5]

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The EP opens with "Call Me Maybe", an upbeat track that draws influences from dance-pop and R&B.^[6] The clever lyrics of the song describes the "infatuation and inconvenience of a love at first sight," as described by Bill Lamb of About.com.^[7] During the pre-chorus, the singer states, "Ripped jeans, skin was showing/Hot night, wind was blowing/Where you think you're going, baby?"^[6] As the chorus begins, the background incorporates synthesized string chords, and she sings, "Hey, I just met you, And this is crazy, But here's my number, So call me maybe."^[7]^[8] Melody Lau of Rolling Stone wrote that "Call Me Maybe" is a "Taylor Swift meets Robyn" song.^[9] The title track, "Curiosity", has a similar sound to "Call Me Maybe", and features heavy dance beats and catchy hooks.^[10] In the song, Jepsen sings about being poorly treated by a bad boy, and begs for more of his love.^[4] "Picture" is a ballad that focuses on patience in a relationship.^[5] Critics noted that the song would work well during the climax of a motion picture due to its lyrical content.^[10] "Talk to Me" and "Just a Step Away" were both described as mid-tempo pop songs that alludes to summer love, teen love and that first crush.^[4]^[5] Fiona Eadie of Cadence Canada noted that in both tracks, Carly is able to transcend the listener "to a porch swing or riding a bicycle along an old dirt road in the countryside's summer sunshine. Her voice sings the highs and lows of love and everything that comes along with it."^[4] The final song is a cover of Joni Mitchell's "Both Sides Now". Musically, the song is also an upbeat ballad, and differs from the original version in the sense that Jepsen's version is "fresh and modern with her unique bubblegum twist."^[4] Critics also added that Jepsen will be able to "attract a new generation to this widely recognized hit" with her "unique version."^[5]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
About.com	^[10]
AllMusic	^[11]
Cadence Canada	(favorable)^[4]
idobi Radio	^[5]

Curiosity received critical acclaim from contemporary critics. Bill Lamb of About.com began his review stating that it is always interesting to have new artists making music both familiar and fresh. He went to describe the six "electronic pop songs strong, almost too short to be satisfying but immensely repeatable."^[10] Lamb also added that Jepsen's "style is summery and bright without the emotional bogging down of [Demi] Lovato or the flat out drudgery of Jessie J"^[10] Allmusic critic Jon O'Brien stated that, when compared to Jepsen's previous effort Tug of War (2008), the EP "unexpectedly abandons her previous singer/songwriter approach in favor of an unashamed bubblegum sound which harks back to the early 2000s pop princess glory days of Britney, Christina, Jessica, and Mandy."^[11] Fiona Eadie of Cadence Canada described the musical style of the album as "pop. But not in the annoying, auto-tune, and talentless way. Her perfectly pitched voice makes it clear that this girl has real talent."^[4] Eadie summarized her review saying that Curiosity "is filled with music that dances. And it is your choice to listen to it with or without a hairbrush (a.k.a. microphone) in front of your bedroom mirror. Overall a great EP. I can't wait to put the top down and blast her tunes all summer."^[4] Jen Appel of idobi Radio commented that, overall, Curiosity is the kind of extended play that brings attention from the teenage public due to its mainstream songs, and added, "if you are looking for fun, lovable songs to make you smile, this is your go-to mix."^[5] Appel only criticized the lyrical content, noting that it is "very childish but seem to work with the music nonetheless."^[5]

Singles

"Call Me Maybe" was released as the lead single from the EP on September 20, 2011.^[12] After pop singers Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez tweeted about the song, Jepsen gained international attention and was signed to Schoolboy Records, releasing her single in the United States through the label.^[13] The song received generally positive reviews from contemporary critics, who praised its composition and clever lyrical content, while deeming it as the perfect pop song.^[7]^[14] "Call Me Maybe" has attained commercial success worldwide, topping the charts in several countries, and is one of the best-selling singles of all time, with over 18 million copies sold.^[15] An accompanying music video portrays Jepsen trying to gain attention from her attractive neighbor, who is revealed to be gay at the close of the story.^[6] To promote the song, Jepsen has performed on several live televised shows, including on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, where she made her US television debut, and at the MTV Europe Music Awards.^[16]^[17]

"Curiosity" was released as the second single on May 1, 2012.^[18] Jepsen shot a video for the song on June 5, 2012, with director Colin Minihan.^[19] The music video was not released, and it leaked on November 25, 2012.^[19] According to the description of the leak, "this video was shelved because it was "too sexy" for her new tween demographic."^[19] On March 26, 2012, Jepsen visited WBBM-FM's Morning Show and performed the two singles.^[20] In the last week of January 2013, the singer filmed an acoustic performance of the song in Tokyo exclusively for Billboard.^[21]

Track listing

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"Call Me Maybe"	Carly Rae Jepsen Josh Ramsay Tavish Crowe	Ramsay	3:13
2.	"Curiosity"	Jepsen Ryan Stewart	Stewart	3:26
3.	"Picture"	Jepsen	Stewart	3:03
4.	"Talk to Me"	Jepsen Stewart	Stewart	2:51
5.	"Just a Step Away"	Carly Rae Jepsen The Jepsen Family Stewart	Stewart	3:46
6.	"Both Sides Now"	Joni Mitchell	Stewart	3:52
Total length:				20:11

Charts

Chart (2012)	Peak position
Canadian Albums Chart^[22]	6

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d Marchand, Francois (February 17, 2012). "Curiosity Didn't Kill Carly Rae Jepsen". The Vancouver Sun. Pacific Newspaper Group. Archived from the original on March 23, 2016. Retrieved March 31, 2012.
^ Chandel, Natasha (March 15, 2012). "Justin Bieber Protege Carly Rae Jepsen Piques Our Curiosity". MTV. Archived from the original on April 4, 2012. Retrieved March 31, 2012.
^ "Curiosity – EP by Carly Rae Jepsen". iTunes Store. Apple Inc. February 14, 2012. Retrieved March 31, 2012.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h Eadie, Fiona (March 7, 2012). "Carly Rae Jepsen – Curiosity". Cadence Canada. Archived from the original on December 6, 2012. Retrieved March 31, 2012.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g Appel, Jen (March 14, 2012). "Carly Rae Jepsen – Curiosity: Album Review". idobi Radio. Retrieved March 31, 2012.
^ ^a ^b ^c Caramanica, Jon (March 16, 2012). "Small-Town Sentiments, Bass From the World Over". The New York Times. Retrieved March 30, 2012.
^ ^a ^b ^c Lamb, Bill. "Carly Rae Jepsen – "Call Me Maybe"". About.com. Rovi Corporation. Archived from the original on March 9, 2012. Retrieved March 30, 2012.
^ Oldenburg, Ann (March 13, 2012). "Who is Carly Rae Jepsen and why does Justin Bieber love her?". USA Today. Retrieved March 30, 2012.
^ Lau, Melody (March 12, 2012). "Justin Bieber Gives Singer Carly Rae Jepsen a Boost". Rolling Stone. Retrieved March 30, 2012.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e Norman, Ben (February 14, 2012). "Carly Rae Jepsen – 'Curiosity EP' Review". About.com. Rovi Corporation. Archived from the original on January 16, 2013. Retrieved March 31, 2012.
^ ^a ^b O'Brien, Jon (February 14, 2012). "Curiosity – Carly Rae Jepsen". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved March 31, 2012.
^ "Call Me Maybe – Single by Carly Rae Jepsen". iTunes Store. Apple Inc. September 20, 2011. Retrieved March 30, 2012.
^ Kurchak, Sarah (March 12, 2012). "Carly Rae Jepsen, 'Call Me Maybe': Singer Reveals How Justin Bieber's Tweet Sent Her Into Pop Stratosphere". AOL Radio. Archived from the original on March 16, 2012. Retrieved March 30, 2012.
^ Carmichael, Emma (March 9, 2012). "Have You Heard 'Call Me Maybe,' the New Perfect Pop Song?". Gawker. Archived from the original on March 23, 2012. Retrieved March 30, 2012.
^ "Digital Music Report 2013" (PDF). International Federation of the Phonographic Industry. February 26, 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 27, 2013. Retrieved February 26, 2013.
^ Exton, Emily (March 23, 2012). "Carly Rae Jepsen introduces Herself". Pop Dust. Retrieved March 30, 2012.
^ "Carly Rae Jepsen Crowd-Surfs In Bonus EMA Performance: Watch Now!". MTV. November 11, 2012. Archived from the original on November 14, 2012. Retrieved April 4, 2013.
^ "Curiosity – Single by Carly Rae Jepsen". iTunes Store. Apple Inc. May 1, 2011. Retrieved May 5, 2012.
^ ^a ^b ^c "Carly Rae Jepsen - Curiosity - Official Music Video (Unreleased)". YouTube. November 25, 2012. Archived from the original on April 9, 2018. Retrieved November 25, 2012.
^ "Carly Rae Jepsen Performs "Call Me Maybe" & "Curiosity" Live At The B96 Studios In Chicago". WBBM-FM. CBS. March 26, 2012. Retrieved March 30, 2012.
^ "Carly Rae Jepsen Strips Down 'Curiosity': Exclusive Video Performance". Billboard. February 6, 2013. Retrieved February 8, 2013.
^ "Canadian Albums Chart – Week of March 3, 2012". Billboard. March 3, 2012. Retrieved March 31, 2012.

[vs-1] Marchand, Francois (February 17, 2012). "Curiosity Didn't Kill Carly Rae Jepsen". The Vancouver Sun. Pacific Newspaper Group. Archived from the original on March 23, 2016. Retrieved March 31, 2012.

[2] Chandel, Natasha (March 15, 2012). "Justin Bieber Protege Carly Rae Jepsen Piques Our Curiosity". MTV. Archived from the original on April 4, 2012. Retrieved March 31, 2012.

[3] "Curiosity – EP by Carly Rae Jepsen". iTunes Store. Apple Inc. February 14, 2012. Retrieved March 31, 2012.

[cc-4] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h Eadie, Fiona (March 7, 2012). "Carly Rae Jepsen – Curiosity". Cadence Canada. Archived from the original on December 6, 2012. Retrieved March 31, 2012.

[idobi-5] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g Appel, Jen (March 14, 2012). "Carly Rae Jepsen – Curiosity: Album Review". idobi Radio. Retrieved March 31, 2012.

[nytimes-6] Caramanica, Jon (March 16, 2012). "Small-Town Sentiments, Bass From the World Over". The New York Times. Retrieved March 30, 2012.

[abcmm-7] Lamb, Bill. "Carly Rae Jepsen – "Call Me Maybe"". About.com. Rovi Corporation. Archived from the original on March 9, 2012. Retrieved March 30, 2012.

[8] Oldenburg, Ann (March 13, 2012). "Who is Carly Rae Jepsen and why does Justin Bieber love her?". USA Today. Retrieved March 30, 2012.

[9] Lau, Melody (March 12, 2012). "Justin Bieber Gives Singer Carly Rae Jepsen a Boost". Rolling Stone. Retrieved March 30, 2012.

[abcom-10] Norman, Ben (February 14, 2012). "Carly Rae Jepsen – 'Curiosity EP' Review". About.com. Rovi Corporation. Archived from the original on January 16, 2013. Retrieved March 31, 2012.

[amr-11] O'Brien, Jon (February 14, 2012). "Curiosity – Carly Rae Jepsen". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved March 31, 2012.

[12] "Call Me Maybe – Single by Carly Rae Jepsen". iTunes Store. Apple Inc. September 20, 2011. Retrieved March 30, 2012.

[13] Kurchak, Sarah (March 12, 2012). "Carly Rae Jepsen, 'Call Me Maybe': Singer Reveals How Justin Bieber's Tweet Sent Her Into Pop Stratosphere". AOL Radio. Archived from the original on March 16, 2012. Retrieved March 30, 2012.

[14] Carmichael, Emma (March 9, 2012). "Have You Heard 'Call Me Maybe,' the New Perfect Pop Song?". Gawker. Archived from the original on March 23, 2012. Retrieved March 30, 2012.

[ifpi2013-15] "Digital Music Report 2013" (PDF). International Federation of the Phonographic Industry. February 26, 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 27, 2013. Retrieved February 26, 2013.

[16] Exton, Emily (March 23, 2012). "Carly Rae Jepsen introduces Herself". Pop Dust. Retrieved March 30, 2012.

[17] "Carly Rae Jepsen Crowd-Surfs In Bonus EMA Performance: Watch Now!". MTV. November 11, 2012. Archived from the original on November 14, 2012. Retrieved April 4, 2013.

[18] "Curiosity – Single by Carly Rae Jepsen". iTunes Store. Apple Inc. May 1, 2011. Retrieved May 5, 2012.

[leak-19] "Carly Rae Jepsen - Curiosity - Official Music Video (Unreleased)". YouTube. November 25, 2012. Archived from the original on April 9, 2018. Retrieved November 25, 2012.

[20] "Carly Rae Jepsen Performs "Call Me Maybe" & "Curiosity" Live At The B96 Studios In Chicago". WBBM-FM. CBS. March 26, 2012. Retrieved March 30, 2012.

[21] "Carly Rae Jepsen Strips Down 'Curiosity': Exclusive Video Performance". Billboard. February 6, 2013. Retrieved February 8, 2013.

[cac-22] "Canadian Albums Chart – Week of March 3, 2012". Billboard. March 3, 2012. Retrieved March 31, 2012.

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+'''''Curiosity''''' is the second [[extended play|EP]] by Canadian singer [[Carly Rae Jepsen]]. It was released on February 14, 2012, by [[604 Records]]. Initially listed on the [[iTunes Store]] with a full-length tracklist, ''Curiosity'' was cut down to a six-song EP just days before its release. The full-length album titled ''[[Kiss (Carly Rae Jepsen album)|Kiss]]'' was released 7 months later containing only two songs from the EP on its standard edition. Musically, ''Curiosity'' is a [[Pop music|pop]] album influenced by several genres such as [[dance-pop]] and [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]], while its lyrical content is mostly about love.
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-Jepsen's second studio album was initially planned to be released on February 14, 2012; however, she chose not to release it because she wanted to make sure she "got the second CD right. I think I got a little nervous about the idea of the sophomore being a little less-than because it's so rushed. So I wanted to give myself the time to not feel that pressure."<ref name=vs>{{cite news|url=http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/Curiosity+Didn+Kill+Carly+Jepsen/6171341/story.html|title=Curiosity Didn't Kill Carly Rae Jepsen|last=Marchand|first=Francois|date=February 17, 2012|accessdate=March 31, 2012|work=[[The Vancouver Sun]]|publisher=[[Postmedia Network|Pacific Newspaper Group]]}}</ref> She then worked with songwriter [[Josh Ramsay]] and producer Ryan Stewart on most of the album's tracks.<ref name=vs/> Jepsen's songwriting process was inspired by her life and friends.<ref>{{citeweb|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1681155/carly-rae-jepsen-justin-bieber-curiosity.jhtml|title=Justin Bieber Protege Carly Rae Jepsen Piques Our Curiosity|last=Chandel|first=Natasha|date=March 15, 2012|accessdate=March 31, 2012|publisher=[[MTV]]. [[MTV Networks]]}}</ref> After the recording sessions were completed, ''Curiosity'' was announced as a full-length album,<ref name=vs/> with a digital release date confirmed for February 14, 2012.<ref>{{citeweb|url=https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/curiosity-ep/id500815357/|title=Curiosity – EP by Carly Rae Jepsen|date=February 14, 2012|accessdate=March 31, 2012|publisher=[[iTunes Store]]. [[Apple Inc.|Apple Inc]]}}</ref> A few days before its official release, however, the label decided to change the format of the album, turning it into an [[extended play]].<ref name=vs/> The songs cut from the album "Lost and Found", "Alice In Wonderland", "Dear Julian", "Europe" and "Angels" came to have their preview on iTunes Canada, before having changed album to EP.
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-The EP opens with "Call Me Maybe", an upbeat track that draws influences from [[dance-pop]] and [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]].<ref name=nytimes>{{citeweb|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/18/arts/music/new-cds-from-craig-morton-zebra-katz-carly-rae-jepson.html|title=Small-Town Sentiments, Bass From the World Over|last=Caramanica|first=Jon|date=March 16, 2012|accessdate=March 30, 2012|work=[[The New York Times]]|publisher=[[The New York Times Company]]}}</ref> The clever lyrics of the song describes the "infatuation and inconvenience of a love at first sight," as described by Bill Lamb of [[About.com]].<ref name=abcmm>{{citeweb|url=http://top40.about.com/od/singles/gr/Carly-Rae-Jepsen-Call-Me-Maybe.htm|title=Carly Rae Jepsen – "Call Me Maybe"|last=Lamb|first=Bill|publisher=[[About.com]]. [[Rovi Corporation]]|accessdate=March 30, 2012}}</ref> During the pre-chorus, the singer states, "Ripped jeans, skin was showing/Hot night, wind was blowing/Where you think you’re going, baby?"<ref name=nytimes/> As the chorus begins, the background incorporates [[Synthesizer|synthesized]] [[string instrument|string]] chords, and she sings, "Hey, I just met you, And this is crazy, But here's my number, So call me maybe."<ref name=abcmm/><ref>{{cite news|url=http://content.usatoday.com/communities/entertainment/post/2012/03/who-is-carly-rae-jepsen-and-why-does-justin-bieber-love-her/1#.T3Y55tWR7bo|title=Who is Carly Rae Jepsen and why does Justin Bieber love her?|date=March 13, 2012|accessdate=March 30, 2012|work=[[USA Today]]|publisher=[[Gannett Company]]|last=Oldenburg|first=Ann}}</ref> Melody Lau of ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' wrote that "Call Me Maybe" is a "[[Taylor Swift]] meets [[Robyn]]" song.<ref>{{citeweb|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/justin-bieber-gives-singer-carly-rae-jepsen-a-boost-20120312|last=Lau|first=Melody|title=Justin Bieber Gives Singer Carly Rae Jepsen a Boost|date=March 12, 2012|accessdate=March 30, 2012|work=[[Rolling Stone]]|publisher=[[Jann Wenner]]}}</ref> The title track, "Curiosity", has a similar sound to "Call Me Maybe", and features heavy [[dance music|dance]] beats and catchy hooks.<ref name=abcom>{{citeweb|url=http://dancemusic.about.com/od/reviews/fr/Carly-Rae-Jepsen-Curiosity-Ep-Review.htm|title=Carly Rae Jepsen – 'Curiosity EP' Review|last=Norman|first=Ben|date=February 14, 2012|accessdate=March 31, 2012|publisher=About.com. Rovi Corporation}}</ref> In the song, Jepsen sings about being poorly treated by a bad boy, and begs for more of his love.<ref name=cc>{{citeweb|url=http://cadencemag.com/2012/03/carly-rae-jepsen-%E2%80%93-curiosity/|title=Carly Rae Jepsen – Curiosity|last=Eadie|first=Fiona|date=March 7, 2012|accessdate=March 31, 2012|publisher=Cadence Canada}}</ref> "Picture" is a [[ballad (music)|ballad]] that focuses on patience in a relationship.<ref name=idobi>{{citeweb|url=http://idobi.com/news/2012/03/carly-rae-jepsen-curiosity-album-review/|title=Carly Rae Jepsen – Curiosity: Album Review|date=March 14, 2012|accessdate=March 31, 2012|last=Appel|first=Jen|publisher=[[idobi Radio]]}}</ref> Critics noted that the song would work well during the climax of a [[film|motion picture]] due to its lyrical content.<ref name=abcom/> "Talk to Me" and "Just a Step Away" were both described as mid-tempo [[pop music|pop]] songs that alludes to summer love, teen love and that first crush.<ref name=cc/><ref name=idobi/> Fiona Eadie of Cadence Canada noted that in both tracks, Carly is able to transcend the listener "to a porch swing or riding a bicycle along an old dirt road in the countryside’s summer sunshine. Her voice sings the highs and lows of love and everything that comes along with it."<ref name=cc/> The final song is a cover of [[Joni Mitchell]]'s "[[Both Sides, Now|Both Sides Now]]". Musically, the song is also an upbeat [[ballad (music)|ballad]], and differs from the original version in the sense that Jepsen's version is "fresh and modern with her unique [[bubblegum pop|bubblegum]] twist."<ref name=cc/> Critics also added that Jepsen will be able to "attract a new generation to this widely recognized hit" with her "unique version."<ref name=idobi/>
+The EP opens with "Call Me Maybe", an upbeat track that draws influences from [[dance-pop]] and [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]].<ref name=nytimes>{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/18/arts/music/new-cds-from-craig-morton-zebra-katz-carly-rae-jepson.html|title=Small-Town Sentiments, Bass From the World Over|last=Caramanica|first=Jon|date=March 16, 2012|access-date=March 30, 2012|work=[[The New York Times]]}}</ref> The clever lyrics of the song describes the "infatuation and inconvenience of a love at first sight," as described by Bill Lamb of [[About.com]].<ref name=abcmm>{{cite web|url=http://top40.about.com/od/singles/gr/Carly-Rae-Jepsen-Call-Me-Maybe.htm|title=Carly Rae Jepsen – "Call Me Maybe"|last=Lamb|first=Bill|publisher=[[About.com]]. [[Rovi Corporation]]|access-date=March 30, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120309054642/http://top40.about.com/od/singles/gr/Carly-Rae-Jepsen-Call-Me-Maybe.htm|archive-date=March 9, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> During the pre-chorus, the singer states, "Ripped jeans, skin was showing/Hot night, wind was blowing/Where you think you're going, baby?"<ref name=nytimes/> As the chorus begins, the background incorporates [[Synthesizer|synthesized]] [[string instrument|string]] chords, and she sings, "Hey, I just met you, And this is crazy, But here's my number, So call me maybe."<ref name=abcmm/><ref>{{cite news|url=http://content.usatoday.com/communities/entertainment/post/2012/03/who-is-carly-rae-jepsen-and-why-does-justin-bieber-love-her/1#.T3Y55tWR7bo|title=Who is Carly Rae Jepsen and why does Justin Bieber love her?|date=March 13, 2012|access-date=March 30, 2012|work=[[USA Today]]|last=Oldenburg|first=Ann}}</ref> Melody Lau of ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' wrote that "Call Me Maybe" is a "[[Taylor Swift]] meets [[Robyn]]" song.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/justin-bieber-gives-singer-carly-rae-jepsen-a-boost-20120312|last=Lau|first=Melody|title=Justin Bieber Gives Singer Carly Rae Jepsen a Boost|date=March 12, 2012|access-date=March 30, 2012|magazine=[[Rolling Stone]]}}</ref> The title track, "Curiosity", has a similar sound to "Call Me Maybe", and features heavy [[dance music|dance]] beats and catchy hooks.<ref name=abcom>{{cite web|url=http://dancemusic.about.com/od/reviews/fr/Carly-Rae-Jepsen-Curiosity-Ep-Review.htm|title=Carly Rae Jepsen – 'Curiosity EP' Review|last=Norman|first=Ben|date=February 14, 2012|access-date=March 31, 2012|publisher=About.com. Rovi Corporation|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130116174719/http://dancemusic.about.com/od/reviews/fr/Carly-Rae-Jepsen-Curiosity-Ep-Review.htm|archive-date=January 16, 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> In the song, Jepsen sings about being poorly treated by a bad boy, and begs for more of his love.<ref name=cc>{{cite web|url=http://cadencemag.com/2012/03/carly-rae-jepsen-%E2%80%93-curiosity/|title=Carly Rae Jepsen – Curiosity|last=Eadie|first=Fiona|date=March 7, 2012|access-date=March 31, 2012|publisher=Cadence Canada|archive-url=https://archive.today/20121206023445/http://cadencemag.com/2012/03/carly-rae-jepsen-%E2%80%93-curiosity/|archive-date=December 6, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> "Picture" is a [[ballad (music)|ballad]] that focuses on patience in a relationship.<ref name=idobi>{{cite web|url=http://idobi.com/news/2012/03/carly-rae-jepsen-curiosity-album-review/|title=Carly Rae Jepsen – Curiosity: Album Review|date=March 14, 2012|access-date=March 31, 2012|last=Appel|first=Jen|publisher=[[idobi Radio]]}}</ref> Critics noted that the song would work well during the climax of a [[film|motion picture]] due to its lyrical content.<ref name=abcom/> "Talk to Me" and "Just a Step Away" were both described as mid-tempo [[pop music|pop]] songs that alludes to summer love, teen love and that first crush.<ref name=cc/><ref name=idobi/> Fiona Eadie of Cadence Canada noted that in both tracks, Carly is able to transcend the listener "to a porch swing or riding a bicycle along an old dirt road in the countryside's summer sunshine. Her voice sings the highs and lows of love and everything that comes along with it."<ref name=cc/> The final song is a cover of [[Joni Mitchell]]'s "[[Both Sides, Now|Both Sides Now]]". Musically, the song is also an upbeat [[ballad (music)|ballad]], and differs from the original version in the sense that Jepsen's version is "fresh and modern with her unique [[bubblegum pop|bubblegum]] twist."<ref name=cc/> Critics also added that Jepsen will be able to "attract a new generation to this widely recognized hit" with her "unique version."<ref name=idobi/>
 == Critical reception ==
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-''Curiosity'' received critical acclaim from contemporary critics. Bill Lamb of About.com began his review stating that it is always interesting to have new artists making music both familiar and fresh. He went to describe the six "electronic pop songs strong, almost too short to be satisfying but immensely repeatable."<ref name=abcom/> Lamb also added that Jepsen's "style is summery and bright without the emotional bogging down of [Demi] Lovato or the flat out drudgery of Jessie J"<ref name=abcom/> [[Allmusic]] critic Jon O'Brien stated that, when compared to Jepsen's previous effort ''[[Tug of War (Carly Rae Jepsen album)|Tug of War]]'' (2008), the EP "unexpectedly abandons her previous singer/songwriter approach in favor of an unashamed bubblegum sound which harks back to the early 2000s pop princess glory days of [[Britney Spears|Britney]], [[Christina Aguilera|Christina]], [[Jessica Simpson|Jessica]], and [[Mandy Moore|Mandy]]."<ref name=amr>{{citeweb|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/curiosity-r2385465/review|title=Curiosity – Carly Rae Jepsen|last=O'Brien|first=Jon|date=February 14, 2012|accessdate=March 31, 2012|publisher=[[Allmusic]]. Rovi Corporation}}</ref> Fiona Eadie of Cadence Canada described the musical style of the album as "pop. But not in the annoying, [[auto-tune]], and talentless way. Her perfectly pitched voice makes it clear that this girl has real talent."<ref name=cc/> Eadie summarized her review saying that ''Curiosity'' "is filled with music that dances. And it is your choice to listen to it with or without a hairbrush (a.k.a. microphone) in front of your bedroom mirror. Overall a great EP. I can’t wait to put the top down and blast her tunes all summer."<ref name=cc/> Jen Appel of [[idobi Radio]] commented that, overall, ''Curiosity'' is the kind of extended play that brings attention from the teenage public due to its [[mainstream radio|mainstream songs]], and added, "if you are looking for fun, lovable songs to make you smile, this is your go-to mix."<ref name=idobi/> Appel only criticized the lyrical content, noting that it is "very childish but seem to work with the music nonetheless."<ref name=idobi/>
+''Curiosity'' received critical acclaim from contemporary critics. Bill Lamb of About.com began his review stating that it is always interesting to have new artists making music both familiar and fresh. He went to describe the six "electronic pop songs strong, almost too short to be satisfying but immensely repeatable."<ref name=abcom/> Lamb also added that Jepsen's "style is summery and bright without the emotional bogging down of [Demi] Lovato or the flat out drudgery of Jessie J"<ref name=abcom/> [[Allmusic]] critic Jon O'Brien stated that, when compared to Jepsen's previous effort ''[[Tug of War (Carly Rae Jepsen album)|Tug of War]]'' (2008), the EP "unexpectedly abandons her previous singer/songwriter approach in favor of an unashamed bubblegum sound which harks back to the early 2000s pop princess glory days of [[Britney Spears|Britney]], [[Christina Aguilera|Christina]], [[Jessica Simpson|Jessica]], and [[Mandy Moore|Mandy]]."<ref name=amr>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/curiosity-r2385465/review|title=Curiosity – Carly Rae Jepsen|last=O'Brien|first=Jon|date=February 14, 2012|access-date=March 31, 2012|publisher=[[AllMusic]]. Rovi Corporation}}</ref> Fiona Eadie of Cadence Canada described the musical style of the album as "pop. But not in the annoying, [[auto-tune]], and talentless way. Her perfectly pitched voice makes it clear that this girl has real talent."<ref name=cc/> Eadie summarized her review saying that ''Curiosity'' "is filled with music that dances. And it is your choice to listen to it with or without a hairbrush (a.k.a. microphone) in front of your bedroom mirror. Overall a great EP. I can't wait to put the top down and blast her tunes all summer."<ref name=cc/> Jen Appel of [[idobi Radio]] commented that, overall, ''Curiosity'' is the kind of extended play that brings attention from the teenage public due to its [[mainstream radio|mainstream songs]], and added, "if you are looking for fun, lovable songs to make you smile, this is your go-to mix."<ref name=idobi/> Appel only criticized the lyrical content, noting that it is "very childish but seem to work with the music nonetheless."<ref name=idobi/>
 == Singles ==
 [[File:Carly Rae Jepson-DSC 0209-10.20.12 (8107384948).jpg|thumb|left|180px|Jepsen performing "Curiosity" during Believe Tour.]]
-"Call Me Maybe" was released as the [[lead single]] from the EP on September 20, 2011.<ref>{{citeweb|url=https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/call-me-maybe-single/id465744617|title=Call Me Maybe – Single by Carly Rae Jepsen|date=September 20, 2011|accessdate=March 30, 2012|publisher=iTunes Store. Apple Inc}}</ref> After pop singers [[Justin Bieber]] and [[Selena Gomez]] tweeted about the song, Jepsen gained international attention and was signed to [[Schoolboy Records]], releasing her single in the United States through the label.<ref>{{citeweb|url=http://blog.music.aol.com/2012/03/12/carly-rae-jespen-call-me-maybe-justin-bieber/|title=Carly Rae Jepsen, 'Call Me Maybe': Singer Reveals How Justin Bieber's Tweet Sent Her Into Pop Stratosphere|last=Kurchak|first=Sarah|date=March 12, 2012|publisher=[[AOL Radio]]|accessdate=March 30, 2012}}</ref> The song received generally positive reviews from contemporary critics, who praised its composition and clever lyrical content, while deeming it as the perfect pop song.<ref name=abcmm/><ref>{{citeweb |url=http://gawker.com/5891935/have-you-heard-call-me-maybe-the-new-perfect-pop-song |title=Have You Heard ‘Call Me Maybe,’ the New Perfect Pop Song? |date=March 9, 2012 |accessdate=March 30, 2012 |last=Carmichael |first=Emma |publisher=[[Gawker]]. [[Gawker Media]] |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120323125026/http://gawker.com/5891935/have-you-heard-call-me-maybe-the-new-perfect-pop-song |archivedate=March 23, 2012 |df= }}</ref> "Call Me Maybe" has attained commercial success worldwide, topping the charts in several countries, and is one of the [[List of best-selling singles|best-selling singles of all time]], with over 18 million copies sold.<ref name="ifpi2013">{{cite web|url=http://www.ifpi.org/content/library/DMR2013.pdf|title=Digital Music Report 2013|publisher=[[International Federation of the Phonographic Industry]]|date=February 26, 2013|accessdate=February 26, 2013}}</ref> An accompanying music video portrays Jepsen trying to gain attention from her attractive neighbor, who is revealed to be [[homosexuality|gay]] at the close of the story.<ref name=nytimes/> To promote the song, Jepsen has performed on several live televised shows, including on ''[[The Ellen DeGeneres Show]]'', where she made her US television debut, and at the [[MTV Europe Music Awards]].<ref>{{citeweb|url=http://popdust.com/2012/03/23/carly-rae-jepsen-call-me-maybe-ellen/|title=Carly Rae Jepsen introduces Herself|date=March 23, 2012|accessdate=March 30, 2012|publisher=Pop Dust|last=Exton|first=Emily}}</ref><ref>{{citeweb|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1697150/carly-rae-jepsen-mtv-ema-2012-performance.jhtml|title=Carly Rae Jepsen Crowd-Surfs In Bonus EMA Performance: Watch Now!|date=November 11, 2012|accessdate=April 4, 2013|publisher=MTV. MTV Networks}}</ref>
+"Call Me Maybe" was released as the [[lead single]] from the EP on September 20, 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/call-me-maybe-single/id465744617|title=Call Me Maybe – Single by Carly Rae Jepsen|date=September 20, 2011|access-date=March 30, 2012|publisher=iTunes Store. Apple Inc}}</ref> After pop singers [[Justin Bieber]] and [[Selena Gomez]] tweeted about the song, Jepsen gained international attention and was signed to [[Schoolboy Records]], releasing her single in the United States through the label.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blog.music.aol.com/2012/03/12/carly-rae-jespen-call-me-maybe-justin-bieber/|title=Carly Rae Jepsen, 'Call Me Maybe': Singer Reveals How Justin Bieber's Tweet Sent Her Into Pop Stratosphere|last=Kurchak|first=Sarah|date=March 12, 2012|publisher=[[AOL Radio]]|access-date=March 30, 2012|archive-date=March 16, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120316130328/http://blog.music.aol.com/2012/03/12/carly-rae-jespen-call-me-maybe-justin-bieber/|url-status=dead}}</ref> The song received generally positive reviews from contemporary critics, who praised its composition and clever lyrical content, while deeming it as the perfect pop song.<ref name=abcmm/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://gawker.com/5891935/have-you-heard-call-me-maybe-the-new-perfect-pop-song |title=Have You Heard 'Call Me Maybe,' the New Perfect Pop Song? |date=March 9, 2012 |access-date=March 30, 2012 |last=Carmichael |first=Emma |publisher=[[Gawker]] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120323125026/http://gawker.com/5891935/have-you-heard-call-me-maybe-the-new-perfect-pop-song |archive-date=March 23, 2012 }}</ref> "Call Me Maybe" has attained commercial success worldwide, topping the charts in several countries, and is one of the [[List of best-selling singles|best-selling singles of all time]], with over 18 million copies sold.<ref name="ifpi2013">{{cite web|url=http://www.ifpi.org/content/library/DMR2013.pdf|title=Digital Music Report 2013|publisher=[[International Federation of the Phonographic Industry]]|date=February 26, 2013|access-date=February 26, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130927190016/http://www.ifpi.org/content/library/dmr2013.pdf|archive-date=September 27, 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> An accompanying music video portrays Jepsen trying to gain attention from her attractive neighbor, who is revealed to be [[homosexuality|gay]] at the close of the story.<ref name=nytimes/> To promote the song, Jepsen has performed on several live televised shows, including on ''[[The Ellen DeGeneres Show]]'', where she made her US television debut, and at the [[MTV Europe Music Awards]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://popdust.com/2012/03/23/carly-rae-jepsen-call-me-maybe-ellen/|title=Carly Rae Jepsen introduces Herself|date=March 23, 2012|access-date=March 30, 2012|publisher=Pop Dust|last=Exton|first=Emily}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1697150/carly-rae-jepsen-mtv-ema-2012-performance.jhtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121114233928/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1697150/carly-rae-jepsen-mtv-ema-2012-performance.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 14, 2012|title=Carly Rae Jepsen Crowd-Surfs In Bonus EMA Performance: Watch Now!|date=November 11, 2012|access-date=April 4, 2013|work=MTV}}</ref>
-"[[Curiosity (Carly Rae Jepsen song)|Curiosity]]" was released as the second single on May 1, 2012.<ref>{{citeweb|url=https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/curiosity-single/id524200251|title=Curiosity – Single by Carly Rae Jepsen|date=May 1, 2011|accessdate=May 5, 2012|publisher=iTunes Store. Apple Inc}}</ref> Jepsen shot a video for the song on June 5, 2012 with director Colin Minihan.<ref name=leak>{{citeweb|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irlmJKpnAIM|title=Carly Rae Jepsen - Curiosity - Official Music Video (Unreleased)|publisher=[[YouTube]]|date=November 25, 2012|accessdate=November 25, 2012|archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6CRBs8IPI?url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irlmJKpnAIM|archivedate=November 25, 2012|deadurl=yes|df=}}</ref> The music video was not released, and leaked on November 25, 2012.<ref name=leak/> According to the description of the leak, "this video was shelved because it was "too sexy" for her new tween demographic."<ref name=leak/> On March 26, 2012, Jepsen visited [[WBBM-FM]]'s Morning Show and performed the two singles.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://b96.cbslocal.com/2012/03/26/carly-rae-jepsen-performs-call-me-maybe-curiosity-live-at-the-b96-studios-in-chicago/|title=Carly Rae Jepsen Performs "Call Me Maybe" & "Curiosity" Live At The B96 Studios In Chicago|date=March 26, 2012|accessdate=March 30, 2012|publisher=[[WBBM-FM]]. [[CBS]]}}</ref> In the last week of January 2013, the singer filmed an acoustic performance of the song in Tokyo exclusively for ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]''.<ref>{{citeweb|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop-shop/1538002/carly-rae-jepsen-strips-down-curiosity-exclusive-video-performance|title=Carly Rae Jepsen Strips Down 'Curiosity': Exclusive Video Performance|date=February 6, 2013|accessdate=February 8, 2013|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]]}}</ref>
+"[[Curiosity (song)|Curiosity]]" was released as the second single on May 1, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/curiosity-single/id524200251|title=Curiosity – Single by Carly Rae Jepsen|date=May 1, 2011|access-date=May 5, 2012|publisher=iTunes Store. Apple Inc}}</ref> Jepsen shot a video for the song on June 5, 2012, with director Colin Minihan.<ref name=leak>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irlmJKpnAIM|title=Carly Rae Jepsen - Curiosity - Official Music Video (Unreleased)|publisher=[[YouTube]]|date=November 25, 2012|access-date=November 25, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180409083516/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irlmJKpnAIM&feature=share|archive-date=April 9, 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref> The music video was not released, and it leaked on November 25, 2012.<ref name=leak/> According to the description of the leak, "this video was shelved because it was "too sexy" for her new tween demographic."<ref name=leak/> On March 26, 2012, Jepsen visited [[WBBM-FM]]'s Morning Show and performed the two singles.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://b96.cbslocal.com/2012/03/26/carly-rae-jepsen-performs-call-me-maybe-curiosity-live-at-the-b96-studios-in-chicago/|title=Carly Rae Jepsen Performs "Call Me Maybe" & "Curiosity" Live At The B96 Studios In Chicago|date=March 26, 2012|access-date=March 30, 2012|publisher=[[WBBM-FM]]. [[CBS]]}}</ref> In the last week of January 2013, the singer filmed an acoustic performance of the song in Tokyo exclusively for ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]''.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop-shop/1538002/carly-rae-jepsen-strips-down-curiosity-exclusive-video-performance|title=Carly Rae Jepsen Strips Down 'Curiosity': Exclusive Video Performance|date=February 6, 2013|access-date=February 8, 2013|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]}}</ref>
 == Track listing ==
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+| extra_column = Producer(s)
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+| title1 = [[Call Me Maybe]]
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+| writer1 = {{flat list|
-| title1          = [[Call Me Maybe]]
-| writer1         = {{flat list|
 *[[Carly Rae Jepsen]]
 *[[Josh Ramsay]]
 *Tavish Crowe
 }}
-| extra1          = Ramsay
+| extra1 = Ramsay
-| length1         = 3:13
+| length1 = 3:13
+| title2 = [[Curiosity (song)|Curiosity]]
+| writer2 = {{flat list|
-| title2          = [[Curiosity (Carly Rae Jepsen song)|Curiosity]]
-| writer2         = {{flat list|
 *Jepsen
 *[[Ryan Stewart (songwriter)|Ryan Stewart]]
 }}
-| extra2          = Stewart
+| extra2 = Stewart
-| length2         = 3:26
+| length2 = 3:26
+| title3 = Picture
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+| extra3 = Stewart
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+| length3 = 3:03
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+| title4 = Talk to Me
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+| writer4 = {{flat list|
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 *Jepsen
 *Stewart
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+| extra4 = Stewart
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+| length4 = 2:51
+| title5 = Just a Step Away
+| writer5 = {{flat list|
-| title5          = Just a Step Away
-| writer5         = {{flat list|
 *Carly Rae Jepsen
 *The Jepsen Family
 *Stewart
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-| extra5          = Stewart
+| extra5 = Stewart
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+| length5 = 3:46
+| title6 = [[Both Sides, Now#Other recordings#2010s|Both Sides Now]]
+| writer6 = [[Joni Mitchell]]
-| title6          = [[Both Sides, Now|Both Sides Now]]
+| extra6 = Stewart
-| writer6         = [[Joni Mitchell]]
+| length6 = 3:52
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+| total_length = 20:11
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+!scope="row"| [[Canadian Albums Chart]]<ref name=cac>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/2012-03-03/canadian-albums|title=Canadian Albums Chart – Week of March 3, 2012|magazine=Billboard|date=March 3, 2012|access-date=March 31, 2012}}</ref>
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 == References ==
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+{{Reflist|2}}
 {{Carly Rae Jepsen}}
+{{Authority control}}
-[[Category:2012 EPs]]
+[[Category:2012 debut EPs]]
 [[Category:604 Records albums]]
 [[Category:Carly Rae Jepsen EPs]]
-[[Category:Debut EPs]]
 [[Category:Interscope Records EPs]]

v t e Carly Rae Jepsen
Discography Songs Awards and nominations
Studio albums	Tug of War Kiss Emotion Dedicated Dedicated Side B The Loneliest Time The Loveliest Time
Remix albums	Kiss: The Remix Emotion Remixed +
Extended plays	Curiosity Emotion: Side B
Singles	"Sunshine on My Shoulders" "Tug of War" "Bucket" "Sour Candy" "Call Me Maybe" "Curiosity" "Good Time" "This Kiss" "Tonight I'm Getting Over You" "Take a Picture" "I Really Like You" "Run Away with Me" "Your Type" "Last Christmas" "It Takes Two" "Cut to the Feeling" "Party for One" "Now That I Found You" "No Drug Like Me" "Too Much" "OMG" "Let's Be Friends" "It's Not Christmas Till Somebody Cries" "Western Wind" "Move Me" "Beach House" "Talking to Yourself" "The Loneliest Time"
Promotional singles	"Part of Your World" "All That" "First Time" "Julien"
Other songs	"Lalala (Remix)" "Want You in My Room"
Concert tours	The Summer Kiss Tour Gimmie Love Tour The Dedicated Tour The So Nice Tour
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