| Artist | G.E.M. |
|---|---|
| Cover | Xposed.jpg |
| Released | June 27, 2012 |
| Recorded | 2011–2012 |
| Genre | Pop · R&B · pop rock |
| Language | Mandarin · Cantonese · English |
| Length | 39:33 |
| Label | Hummingbird Music · Forward Music · Sony Music · Columbia Records · Epic Records |
| Producer | Lupo Groinig |
| Prev year | 2010 |
| Next year | 2013 |
Xposed is the third studio album by Hong Kong singer-songwriter G.E.M., released on digital platforms on June 27, 2012, by Hummingbird Music. The physical edition of the album was released on July 5, 2012, while a limited special edition was made available on July 10 in Hong Kong. The album's material contains tracks recorded in both Mandarin and Cantonese, with minor phrases in English. Its lyrics were penned entirely by G.E.M. whilst production was handled by various composers including G.E.M. and Lupo Groinig.
Musically, Xposed is primarily a pop album with elements of pop rock and R&B. It spawned several singles, including the hit "Bubble", "Someday I'll Fly", "What Have U Done", "Oh Boy". Commercially, the album saw success in Asia and reached the number one position on the HKRMA album chart in Hong Kong for two consecutive weeks. In support of the album, G.E.M. embarked on the X.X.X. Live Tour in April 2013, travelling across Asia, North America, Europe, and Oceania. It spanned 73 shows and attracted over 800,000 people.
Background and release
Xposed chronicled G.E.M.'s growth experience and life insights since her last album, My Secret (2010). During this time, she experienced the illness of her grandmother as well as work and emotional pressure. G.E.M. cut her long hair and adopted a "rock" aesthetic as a gesture of a transformative chapter in her artistry.[1]
The album was released digitally on June 27, 2012, while the physical edition was released in several countries in Asia on July 5, 2012. A limited special edition of the album was released exclusively in Hong Kong on July 10.
Commercial performance
After its official release on July 5, the album reached number one on the sales charts of major record stores in Hong Kong, including HMV and CD Warehouse. In the first week after its release, Xposed reached number one on the Hong Kong Record Merchants Association (HKRMA) album chart, with the second and third places occupied by Maroon 5 and Linkin Park, respectively. It remained atop the sales chart for a second week.[2]
Accolades
The album was awarded the Best Selling Mandarin Album at the 2012 IFPI Hong Kong Top Sales Awards.[3][4] It also brought G.E.M. her first Best Female Mandarin Singer nomination at 24th Golden Melody Awards in Taiwan, making her the youngest nominee ever for the category, at the age of 21.[5][6][7]
At the Metro Radio Hits Music Awards, Xposed won the Album of the Year award, while "Someday I'll Fly" won the Metro Power Song of the Year Award.[8] "What Have U Done" was named one of the Top 10 Songs at the 2012 Jade Solid Gold Best Ten Music Awards.[9][10]
Promotion and live performances
In support of the album, G.E.M. embarked on her second concert tour, the X.X.X. Live Tour, in April 2013 with five consecutive shows at the Hong Kong Coliseum. At the age of 21, she became the youngest Chinese singer to hold ten concerts at the venue.[11] The tour spanned 73 shows in various countries in Asia, North America, Oceania, and Europe, and attracted 800,000 spectators in total.[12]
Charts
| Chart (2012) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Hong Kong Albums (HKRMA)[2] | 1 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Edition(s) | Format(s) | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | June 27, 2012 | Standard edition | Digital download · streaming | Hummingbird Music |
| Hong Kong | July 5, 2012 | CD | ||
| China | ||||
| Malaysia | ||||
| Singapore | ||||
| Hong Kong | July 10, 2012 | Limited special edition |
References
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- ^ "邓紫棋新碟销售火爆 首周排"HK唱片商会"榜第一" [Deng Ziqi's new album is selling well and ranks first on the "HK Recording Industry Association" chart in the first week] (in Chinese). CNTV. 2012-07-25. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ "zh:《香港唱片銷量大獎》所頒發之獎項 [2001-2016]" [Awards presented by the "Hong Kong Top Sales Music Award" [2001-2016]] (in Chinese). IFPI Hong Kong. 2020-02-28. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
- ^ "zh:刘德华夺6奖成IFPI大赢家 邓紫棋销量赢容祖儿" (in Chinese). 21CN Music. 2013-02-28. Archived from the original on August 3, 2024. Retrieved 2024-08-03. – via ifeng.com.
- ^ "Competition fierce for tonight’s Golden Melody Awards". Taipei Times. 2013-07-06. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
- ^ "zh:邓紫棋入围第24届金曲奖最佳女歌手 大呼意外" (in Chinese). Phoenix Music. 2013-05-23. Retrieved 2024-08-03.[dead link]
- ^ "zh:第十四届相约北京节目单" (in Chinese). Phoenix Entertainment. 2014-04-18. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
- ^ "zh:2012香港新城劲爆颁奖礼获奖名单" (in Chinese). Sina Entertainment. 2012-12-27. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
- ^ "zh:2012年度十大劲歌金曲颁奖典礼获奖名单" (in Chinese). Sina Entertainment. 2013-01-14. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
- ^ "zh:邓紫棋获最受欢迎唱作歌星及十大劲歌金曲奖" (in Chinese). Phoenix Music. 2013-01-17. Archived from the original on February 23, 2025. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
- ^ "鄧紫棋全新演唱會開啟 將有無限種可能" [Deng Ziqi's new concert will have infinite possibilities] (in Chinese). Sina News. 2013-02-27. Archived 2014-03-14 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2025-03-27.
- ^ "G.E.M. World Tour Concert 2019 | Sandsresorts Macao". Sands Resorts Macao. 2019-01-21. Retrieved 2025-03-03.