Point of No Return is the sixth studio album by American singer Keyshia Cole; it was released on October 7, 2014, by Interscope Records and Universal Music Group and served as Cole's final album with the label.[3] The album features production from various music producers including Tim Kelley of Tim & Bob, Mike Will Made It, DJ Mustard, WillieDonut, Amadeus, Stargate and features guest appearances by 2 Chainz, Juicy J, Gavyn Rhone, Wale, August Alsina, Faith Evans and Future.[4]
| Point of No Return | ||||
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| Released | October 7, 2014 | |||
| Recorded | 2012–2014 | |||
| Genre | R&B[1] | |||
| Length | 42:28 | |||
| Label | Interscope | |||
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| Keyshia Cole chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Point of No Return | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [1] |
| Robert Christgau |  [2] |
Background edit
In August 2013, it was reported that songwriter Elijah Blake started working with Cole on her sixth studio album.[5] During the composition of the album, Cole collaborated with artists Juicy J, Future, Wale, Mike Will Made It, Birdman, and R. Kelly. The album marks Cole's last release with Interscope Records. The album's release was set to coincide with the premiere of her reality show Keyshia Cole: All In on BET.[6] Instead, the show premiered in February 2015.
Singles edit
On March 15, 2014, Cole took to Instagram to play snippets from her upcoming album. Along the snippets was club banger, "Rick James" (featuring Juicy J).[7] The single premiered on Power 105's morning show, The Breakfast Club, but it was released on digital retailers three months later on June 3, later than "Next Time (Won't Give My Heart Away)" thus becoming the second single, despite having earlier premiere.
On March 20, 2014, Cole's single "Next Time (Won't Give My Heart Away)" was released on her SoundCloud. The single was released on iTunes on March 31, 2014, thus becoming the first digital single of the project. The music videos for both of the songs were released in April.
In July 2014, the third single "She" produced by DJ Mustard was released.
She released a promotional single "I Remember (Part 2)" on September 23, 2014. It is the sequel to her single "I Remember". The music video was released on October 21, 2014.[8]
Other songs edit
Despite not being released as singles, Cole appeared on 106 & Park and premiered seven music videos in October 2014: "N.L.U" (featuring 2 Chainz) (October 3, 2014),[9] "Believer" (October 7, 2014),[10] "Love Letter" (featuring Future) (October 8, 2014),[11] "Intro (Last Tango)" (October 9, 2014),[12] "Party Ain't a Party" (featuring Gavin Rhone) (October 10, 2014),[13] "Heat of Passion" (October 13, 2014),[14] She released a further two in January 2015: "Do That For (B.A.B)" (January 6, 2015)[15] and "New Nu" (January 6, 2015).[16]
Commercial performance edit
The album debuted at number 9 on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling nearly 26,000 copies during its first week.[17]
Track listing edit
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Intro (Last Tango)" |
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| 2:54 |
| 2. | "Heat of Passion" |
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| 4:00 |
| 3. | "N.L.U" (featuring 2 Chainz) | 4:14 | ||
| 4. | "Next Time (Won't Give My Heart Away)" |
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| 3:34 |
| 5. | "Rick James" (featuring Juicy J) |
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| 4:11 |
| 6. | "New Nu" |
| 2:57 | |
| 7. | "She" |
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| 3:46 |
| 8. | "Believer" |
| Stargate | 3:34 |
| 9. | "Love Letter" (featuring Future) |
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| 3:34 |
| 10. | "Party Ain't a Party" (featuring Gavyn Rhone) |
| Hayes | 4:51 |
| 11. | "Remember (Part 2)" |
| Hayes | 4:59 |
| Total length: | 42:32 | |||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12. | "Do That For (B.A.B.)" |
| Chink Santana | 3:52 |
| 13. | "On Demand" (featuring Wale and August Alsina) |
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| 4:02 |
| Total length: | 50:21 | |||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14. | "No Complications" |
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| 3:30 |
| Total length: | 53:51 | |||
Charts edit
Weekly charts edit
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Year-end charts edit
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References edit
- ^ a b "Point of No Return". AllMusic.
- ^ Christgau, Robert. "CG: Keyshia Cole". Retrieved August 4, 2016.
- ^ "Exclusive: Keyshia Cole on New Album, Going Independent & State of R&B Today". fuse.tv. March 26, 2014. Retrieved September 27, 2014.
- ^ "Keyshia Cole unwraps new album "Point of No Return" tracklisting". hamadamania.com. September 23, 2014. Retrieved September 27, 2014.
- ^ "Keyshia Cole hits the studio with Elijah Blake for sixth studio album". hamadamania.com. August 19, 2013. Retrieved September 27, 2014.
- ^ "Keyshia Cole Officially Returns To BET With New Reality Show". designntrend.com. August 12, 2014. Retrieved September 27, 2014.
- ^ "Keyshia Cole Announces New Single 'Rick James' Featuring Juicy J". Rap-Up.
- ^ Keyshia Cole – Remember (Part 2). October 21, 2014 – via YouTube.
- ^ Keyshia Cole – N. L. U ft. 2 Chainz. October 3, 2014 – via YouTube.
- ^ Keyshia Cole – Believer. October 7, 2014 – via YouTube.
- ^ Keyshia Cole – Love Letter ft. Future. October 8, 2014 – via YouTube.
- ^ Keyshia Cole – Intro (Last Tango). October 9, 2014 – via YouTube.
- ^ Keyshia Cole – Party Ain't A Party ft. Gavyn Rhone. October 10, 2014 – via YouTube.
- ^ Keyshia Cole – Heat Of Passion. October 13, 2014 – via YouTube.
- ^ Keyshia Cole – Do That For (B.A.B.). January 6, 2015 – via YouTube.
- ^ Keyshia Cole – New Nu. January 6, 2015 – via YouTube.
- ^ HipHopDX (October 15, 2014). "Hip Hop Album Sales: Keyshia Cole, Childish Gambino, Tinashe, Flying Lotus". HipHopDX.
- ^ "Keyshia Cole Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved July 20, 2020.
- ^ "Keyshia Cole Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 20, 2020.
- ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 2014". Billboard. January 2, 2013. Retrieved July 20, 2020.