Review
Let's talk about Zendaya's superstar debut with her self-titled album, "Zendaya," which launched on September 17, 2013. Our girl made waves stepping out from her Disney Channel roots and diving into the music scene! This album is a wild mix of electropop, urban pop, R&B, and even a splash of dubstep – truly highlighting Zendaya's flair for blending genres and showing off her style.
With 12 fab tracks, Zendaya puts on a showcase of her immense range and personal sound. The lead single, "Replay," definitely commanded attention, sneaking into the top 40 in the US and New Zealand like a boss! Tracks like "Scared" give off Kanye West vibes, with a cool urban twist, while "Love You Forever" takes you back with its nostalgic '90s throwback vibe—like something Aaliyah would rock. Critics dug the A+ production too, applauding its creativity and sleek finish.
For promo vibes, Zendaya hit up TV stages of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" and "The Today Show," swinging right into her Swag It Out Tour, giddying up across North America with 21 rocking shows! The album even snuck into the Billboard 200 at position 51, a neat feat for her stage-to-album transition. All in all, "Zendaya" is a stellar step into her chameleon-like music career, proving she's got what it takes to grab headlines and hearts. Go, Zendaya! 🎤✨ - Melody
