• ' Released: January 11, 2011 • ' Released: September 6, 2011 • ' Released: February 20, 2012 The MF Life is the second studio album by Canadian recording artist, released March 20, 2012, on and. Production was handled by several record producers, including,,,, and, among others.

Its music expands on the traditional R&B influences of Fiona's 2009 debut album,, and its songs deal with themes of aggrievement, longing, and romantic triumph. The album debuted at number seven on the, selling 34,000 copies in its first week. It produced three singles, including the R&B hit '. Upon its release, The MF Life received generally positive reviews from music critics, who commended its production, songwriting and Fiona's vocals. Fiona promoted it with a national tour throughout March 2012. As of May 2012, the album has sold 69,500 copies in the United States.

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Contents • • • • • • • • • Background and recording [ ] After the shutdown of, Fiona was transferred to. In an interview with, she said that the delay in the album's release allowed her to reach out to rappers and to contribute to the songs 'This Time' and 'Running', respectively.

Recording sessions for the album took place at Glenwood Place Studios in Burbank, 4220 Feng Shui Studios in Los Angeles, Circle House Studios, The Hit Factory Criteria, and Body Music in Miami, Chevy Shack and Losta Studios in Atlanta, Summit Sound in New York, and The Armoury Vault in Toronto, Canada. In a, Fiona explained the album's title, 'the ‘MF’ in the album title represents my initials, but it also gets at the many facets of myself as an artist and a young woman. It can be viewed as the ‘Mighty Fine Life’ in times of triumph and success, but also the ‘Mother-F-ing Life’ when I’m dealing with frustration or misfortune. I celebrate both.

I feel it would be dishonest if everything was all about glitz and glamour. It’s about the balance of life, the yin and the yang, the good and the bad, all of that.' Music and lyrics [ ] According to Sarah Godfrey of, The MF Life expands on the traditional R&B influences of Fiona's debut album, with some songs Andy Kellman from said delve into and classic influences. Songs such as 'L.O.V.E.' And 'Watch Me Work' are styled in soul; the guitar-laden 'Break Down These Walls' and 'Wrong Side of a Love Song' have rock elements. ' draws on the hazy synth of 's ' and the emotional aesthetic of ' '. The album's lyrics deal with themes of longing, aggrievement, and romantic triumph.

Music writers have noted Fiona's singing voice on the album as slightly husky and emotive. Release and promotion [ ] The album's, 'Gone and Never Coming Back', peaked at number 37 on the US. The second single, '4 AM', was sent to urban radio stations on August 30, 2011. It peaked at number eight on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and number 86 on the Billboard. Originally scheduled for a 2011 release, The MF Life was released on March 20, 2012, on and Universal Republic. Fiona promoted the album with a national tour throughout March 2012. It included dates at World Cafe Live in Philadelphia and the Austin Urban Music Festival in Texas.

When The MF Life was released, it sold 34,000 copies in its first week and debuted at number seven on the. It sold 16,200 copies in its second week on the chart.

By May 2012, the album had sold 69,500 copies in the United States. In Switzerland, The MF Life charted for eight weeks and peaked at number 23. It also charted at number 32 on the United Kingdom's. Critical reception [ ] Professional ratings Review scores Source Rating A– 3/5 2/5 The MF Life received generally positive reviews from critics. At, which assigns a rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album received an score of 75, based on nine reviews. Editor Andy Kellman found Fiona 'remarkably versatile when it comes to modes of expression' and stated, 'The more beneficial mix of songwriting and production collaborators. Helps make The MF Life superior to the debut in every way.'

Felt the 'slow-burning' songs remain her strength, while Jon Caramanica from praised the production overall and stated, 'Though this album lacks some of the intensity of her debut. It still showcases Ms. Ken Capobianco of viewed the album as 'a more fully realized and personal set of songs than her debut', writing that 'she charts the vicissitudes of love with searing conviction and style. She ratchets up the intensity, as she co-writes nearly all of the songs and often delivers them with stunning clarity and power.' Writer called her 'multidimensional' and stated, 'Big-name guests.

Accentuate Fiona's strengths instead of overshadowing them, a testament to her supreme confidence.' In a mixed review, Kevin Ritchie of felt that The MF Life is 'closer to a traditional multi-producer record featuring a checklist of styles. That showcase her technical precision as a singer but reluctance to colour outside the lines.' Writer viewed that Fiona's 'lapses into hard, hyper-emotive singing' make the content's emotion seem ingenuine and stated, 'The songs are a bit stronger this time around, but few offer much in the way of great lyrics or real insight'. Alex Macpherson of called the album 'occasionally transcendent' and commented that it 'aims more to be a well-rounded work than a visionary one, and in that respect it succeeds admirably.' Track listing [ ] No. Title Writer(s) Producer(s) Length 1.

' (featuring ),, Steve Wyreman, Kevin Randolph, 3:48 2. ', Melanie Hallim, Earl Hood, Eric Goudy II, Earl Hood, Eric Goudy II 4:50 3. 'Break Down These Walls' E. Randolph No I.D. 'I Been That Girl', 2:53 5. 'Wrong Side of a Love Song' M.

Soule 4:28 6. 'Running' (featuring ) Melanie Hallim,, 5:29 7. 'Change the Record' (featuring ) C. McKinney,, M.

Hallim, 4:05 8. Littlejohn Jr. Jay Fenix & 3:45 9. Merrit Jack Splash 3:53 10. 'Watch Me Work' J.

Myricks Infinity, DayThree_Tario 3:25 11. 'Can’t Say I Never Loved You' A. Gjorklund Espionage 3:47 12. (duet with ) E. Randolph No I.D.

'6 AM' (featuring ) Faheem Najm, Jon A. Gordon (, Michael A. Gordon (), D. Cook 4:13 Digital download bonus track No.

Title Producer(s) Length 14. 'Gone (La Dada Di)' (featuring ) Soundz 3:36 Deluxe edition bonus tracks No. Title Producer(s) Length 15. 'Rock Paper Scissors' Sham & Motesart 16. 'Can't Do This No More' Jack Splash 17.

'What Am I to Do' Jack Splash 18. 'Like I Love You' Dwayne 'Supa Dups' Chin-Quee Personnel [ ] Credits for The MF Life adapted from liner notes.

• ^ Jones, Steve (March 20, 2012).... Retrieved July 7, 2012. • ^ (March 14, 2012).... Retrieved March 27, 2012. Retrieved March 27, 2012. Retrieved June 10, 2012. • Godfrey, Sarah (March 19, 2012)....

Retrieved March 22, 2012. • ^ Kellman, Andy.... Retrieved March 22, 2012.

• ^ Capobianco, Ken (March 17, 2012).... Retrieved March 22, 2012. • ^ (March 19, 2012).... Retrieved March 22, 2012.

• ^ Caramanica, Jon (March 20, 2012)... The New York Times Company. Retrieved March 22, 2012. • ^ Macpherson, Alex (April 25, 2012)... The Vinyl Factory. Retrieved July 7, 2012.

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Retrieved February 9, 2012. • (Press release). March 20, 2012. Retrieved June 10, 2012. • ^ Caulfield, Keith (March 28, 2012)...

Retrieved March 28, 2012. • Langhorne, Cyrus (April 4, 2012)... Retrieved April 6, 2012. • Langhorne, Cyrus (April 18, 2012)... Retrieved June 10, 2012. Retrieved June 10, 2012.

Retrieved June 10, 2012. • ^ 'The MF Life review – Melanie Fiona Review'. March 23, 2012. • ^ Ritchie, Kevin (April 26, 2012)... Retrieved November 10, 2012.

• ^ (April 13, 2012).... Retrieved April 17, 2012. Retrieved March 22, 2012. • The MF Life (CD liner). Melanie Fiona.. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved June 10, 2012.

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