Ugly (Fantasia song)
2016 promotional single by Fantasia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Ugly" is a song recorded by American singer Fantasia for her fifth studio album, The Definition Of... (2016). It was released by 19 Recordings and RCA Records on April 7, 2016, as a promotional single from the album. Produced by Ron Fair, the song was written by Audra Mae and Nicolle Galyon. A departure from the hip-hop and R&B sound of Fantasia's previous studio albums, the track is a country and pop ballad revolving around body image and female empowerment. Media outlets had varying opinions of the song's genre and its content; Fantasia said that it was inspired by her childhood.
"Ugly" | |
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Promotional single by Fantasia | |
from the album The Definition Of... | |
Released | April 7, 2016 (2016-04-07) |
Recorded | 2014–15 |
Studio | Faircraft Studios (Brentwood) |
Genre | |
Length | 3:20 |
Label | |
Songwriter(s) | |
Producer(s) | Ron Fair |
"Ugly" received a mixed response from critics, who were divided over Fantasia's foray into country music. Fantasia performed part of it during the American Idol series finale, which earned positive reviews from media outlets. She also dedicated the song to her daughter Zion during a July 28, 2016, concert broadcast on BET.