Xposed

For the rap album, see The R.O.C. (rapper). For other uses, see Expose (disambiguation).

Xposed
Studio album by
G.E.M.
ReleasedJune 27, 2012
Recorded2011–2012
Genre
Length39:33
Language
  • Mandarin
  • Cantonese
  • English
Label
ProducerLupo Groinig
G.E.M. chronology
My Secret
(2010) 		Xposed
(2012) 		The Best of 2008–2012
(2013)
Singles from Xposed
  1. "What Have U Done"
    Released: May 12, 2012
  2. "Oh Boy"
    Released: July 2, 2012
  3. "Someday I'll Fly"
    Released: July 10, 2012
  4. "Bubble"
    Released: October 14, 2012

Xposed (Chinese: 曝光) is the third studio album by Chinese–Hong Kong singer-songwriter G.E.M., released through digital formats on June 27, 2012, by Hummingbird Music.[1] The physical edition of the album was released on July 5, 2012, while a limited special edition was made available on July 10. The album's material contains tracks recorded in both Mandarin and Cantonese, with minor phrases in English.

Accolades

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The album was awarded the Best Selling Mandarin Album at the 2012 IFPI Hong Kong Top Sales Award.[2][3] It also brought G.E.M. her first Best Female Mandarin Singer nomination at 24th Golden Melody Awards, making her the youngest nominee ever for the category, at the age of 21.[4][5][6] 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.[7] "What Have U Done" was named one of the Top 10 Songs at the 2012 Jade Solid Gold Best Ten Music Awards.[8][9]

Track listing

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CD
No.TitleLyricsMusicLanguageLength
1."What Have U Done"G.E.M.Johnny Pederson, Michael Jay, Rike BoomgaardenCantonese, English3:36
2."Next Second, We Are Going to Die" (Chinese: 下一秒(我們就要死掉))G.E.M.Anthony Anderson, Steve Smith, Amanda StottMandarin3:12
3."Someday I'll Fly"G.E.M.Franzel Jeffrey B, Hollander Andrew B, Dana ParishCantonese, English3:51
4."Bubble" (Chinese: 泡沫)G.E.M.G.E.M.Mandarin4:18
5."Subconscious Cruelty" (Chinese: 潛意式的殘酷)G.E.M.G.E.M., Lupo GroinigMandarin3:58
6."Oh Boy"G.E.M.G.E.M., Lupo GroinigMandarin, English3:04
7."After Tonight"G.E.M.G.E.M., Lupo GroinigMandarin, English4:37
8."Distortion" (Chinese: 失真)G.E.M.Cousin FungCantonese3:57
9."Miracle" (Chinese: 奇蹟)G.E.M.G.E.M.Mandarin3:51
10."Non-existent Existence" (Chinese: 不存在的存在)G.E.M.G.E.M.Mandarin5:04
DVD
No.TitleLength
1."Someday I'll Fly"4:32
2."What Have U Done"3:50

Charts

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Chart (2012) Peak
position
Hong Kong Albums (HKRMA)[10] 1

Release history

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Release dates and formats for Xposed
Region Date Edition(s) Format(s) Label
Various June 27, 2012 Standard edition
Hummingbird Music
Hong Kong July 5, 2012 CD
China
Malaysia
Singapore
Hong Kong July 10, 2012 Limited special edition

References

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  1. ^ G.E.M. (July 11, 2012). "Xposed 臺北音樂會". Retrieved July 13, 2012.
  2. ^ 《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]]. IFPI Hong Kong (in Chinese). February 28, 2020. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
  3. ^ 刘德华夺6奖成IFPI大赢家 邓紫棋销量赢容祖儿. 21CN Music (in Chinese). February 28, 2013. Retrieved August 3, 2024 – via ifeng.com.
  4. ^ "Competition fierce for tonight's Golden Melody Awards". Taipei Times. July 6, 2013. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  5. ^ 邓紫棋入围第24届金曲奖最佳女歌手 大呼意外. Phoenix Music (in Chinese). May 23, 2013. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  6. ^ 第十四届相约北京节目单. Phoenix Entertainment (in Chinese). April 18, 2014. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  7. ^ 2012香港新城劲爆颁奖礼获奖名单. Sina Entertainment (in Chinese). December 27, 2012. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  8. ^ 2012年度十大劲歌金曲颁奖典礼获奖名单. Sina Entertainment (in Chinese). January 14, 2013. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  9. ^ 邓紫棋获最受欢迎唱作歌星及十大劲歌金曲奖. Phoenix Music (in Chinese). January 17, 2013. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  10. ^ "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]. CNTV (in Chinese). July 25, 2012. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
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