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Title (EP)
''Title'' is the debut extended play (EP) by American singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor. It was released by Epic Records on September 9, 2014. On music provider iTunes, it was later replaced by her 2015 studio album of the same name. The album was produced by Kevin Kadish with all of the music and lyrics written by Trainor and Kadish.
Musically, the album has a throwback style sound with its 1950s doo wop-inspired songs straddling the line between modern R&B and melodic pop. Its lyrical composition contemplates 21st century womanhood. ''Title'' produced one single, "All About That Bass", released on June 30, 2014. It became Trainor's breakthrough into mainstream success, topping the national charts of 58 countries worldwide and selling over 11 million copies.
The EP garnered mixed reviews from contemporary music critics who commended the record's production and Trainor's vocal ability, but criticized its lyrical content. The songs "All About That Bass" and "Title" were the subject of controversy among several critics who accused both songs of anti-feminism. ''Title'' debuted at number 15 on the ''Billboard'' 200 with first week sales of 21,000 units, and peaked at number 17 on the Canadian Albums Chart. Furthermore, it peaked at number 35 on the Danish Albums Chart. Trainor promoted ''Title'' with a series of public appearances and televised live performances of "All About That Bass".
==Writing and inspiration==
''Title'' was entirely written and composed by Meghan Trainor and Kevin Kadish, and produced by Kadish. The pair recorded the EP at The Carriage House in Nolensville, Tennessee. It was mastered by Dave Kutch at The Mastering Palace in New York City, New York. Besides writing and composing the record, Trainor was also responsible for its drum programming, percussion instrumentation, clapping and ukulele melodies, as well as handling the EP's executive production with Kadish. ''Title'' was developed using a wide range of other instrumentation; drums, acoustic guitar, electric guitar and bass—all produced by Kadish. David Baron and Jim Hoke were the only two other musicians involved in the EP's production, and were responsible for the record's piano, baritone saxophone, tenor saxophone and hammond organ instrumentation.〔 In an interview with ''The Baltimore Sun'', Kadish spoke of the record's conception, "We were like, 'Let's do a '50s EP and see if anybody likes it, just for fun.'" Regarding the title of the EP, Trainor told Popjustice, "So I've called the EP ''Title''. Cos obviously everyone was going, 'what's the title', and I was like, 'hey, I'm clever, I'm gonna make it this'." The name was deemed "creative" by Idolator's Mike Wass.〔 Dear Future Husband" was inspired by a joke Trainor made with her father, where she would say that her future husband "is out there somewhere, chilling". Trainor described the EP as having a "doo-wop feel" reminiscent of "All About That Bass," but being different lyrically. Trainor noted that ''Title'' takes on themes that "not a lot of people think about," such as commitment and staying true to one's self. The EP was Epic Records' idea to prove that Trainor was not a one-hit wonder, following the success of her debut single, "All About That Bass". In an interview with James Sullivan of the ''The Boston Globe'', the singer said that ''Title'' focuses on "an awkward 19-, 20-year-old, when you're pretty sure you're an adult but you're not, yet." She went on to add, "All the songs sound very similar—very personal, girl power anthems."〔 Trainor felt the EP's album tracks showcased her better than what "All About That Bass" did.
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